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Senior Parking for 2011
The senior parking procedures and rules for 2011 are now available. See Assistant Administrator Hershel Bennett with questions. | Procedures | Rules | Parking Agreement

AYP Results
Dr. Miletto is hosting two meetings for parents, faculty, and staff to review AYP results, Centennial's gains, and discuss some future initiatives. The meetings will be held in the auditorium.
  • Tuesday, Aug 2: 6:00-7:00pm
  • Wednesday, Aug 3: 7:30-8:30am
The state AYP report is available here.

Student Orientation for 2011-12
The Centennial PTSA will host orientation on Thursday, August 11. There will be two sessions this year:
  • Freshmen: 9:00-11:00am
  • 10th-12th Graders: 1:00-3:00pm
See the orientation checklist and plan on attending.
Freshman Survival Camp
Members of the class of 2015 can sign up to participate in the annual Freshman Survival Camp to be held on August 10. Students will tour Centennial, learn study and time management skills, familiarize themselves with clubs and sports, learn how to open lockers, and meet the principal, Dr. Steven Miletto. Students will also enjoy a pizza lunch and will receive a Freshman Survivor Camp t-shirt. The camp is run by current Centennial students and sponsored by the Sophomore Class Council and the Executive Student Council. Return the registration form to Centennial no later than August 1. Questions should be directed to Marth Smith at smithmj@fultonschools.org. | Registration Form

Summer Assignments
Summer assignments have been posted for the honors and AP courses that assign summer work. | List

Summer School Info
Summer School will be held at Centennial from Tuesday, June 7 – Tuesday, June 28. This is an excellent opportunity for students to repeat classes that have not been passed. Students may take up to one first semester class and one second semester class. Students should email their counselor or complete a summer school request form to notify the counselor of the desired summer school course(s) after carefully reading the summer school flyers. Registration forms and payment will be accepted at specified times from May 10-27. No registrations will be accepted after 2:00pm on May 27. Course Offerings | Registration Info | Request for Registration Form

Summer Office Hours
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the main office will be open from 9am-3pm and the counseling office will be open from 9am-2pm.

Final Exams for Spring Semester
Final exams will begin on Friday, May 20 for seniors and Tuesday, May 24 for grades 9-11. | Exam Schedule

End of Course Exams
End-of-course exams will be given in several courses from May 9-13. The bell schedule will be altered to accommodate testing blocks.

Free Sports Physicals
North Fulton Hospital is providing free sports physicals to high school athletes on Saturday, April 30 from 8:00am-12:30pm. Schedule

Relay for Life of Roswell
Families are encouraged to come out and enjoy the Relay For Life of Roswell at Roswell High School on Friday evening, April 29th. As the signature fundraising activity of the American Cancer Society, the Roswell Relay is one of more than 5,100 around the world. The Relay runs from 6pm Friday until 6am Saturday morning . . . cancer never sleeps, so we can never sleep in our fight against it. Following the Opening Ceremonies at 6pm, cancer Survivors walk the first lap of the Relay and then are treated to dinner. Recognizing that a world with less cancer means a world with more birthdays, the theme this year is "More Birthdays," so it will be one huge all-night birthday party for the entire community! More than 40 teams representing schools and other groups will be selling various food items and other goodies, and there will be entertainment (live music, a magic show, contests, karaoke, etc.) throughout the night for kids and adults of all ages. Come have dinner at the Relay For Life and join in the fun - you won't be disappointed, and you'll also be helping in the fight against cancer! At 9:30pm, the very touching Luminary Ceremony will take place, and at midnight there will be the hilarious Diva Contest. To register as a Survivor or for more information about the Relay For Life of Roswell, visit Roswell Relay for Life, email roswellrelay@gmail.com, or contact event co-chairs Katha Stuart at 404-660-9659 or Sheila Vahey at 770-714-5201.

PTSA General Meeting
The last PTSA general meeting of the year will take place on Thursday, April 28 at 6:45pm in the auditorium, immediately preceding the band concert.

Snow Make-Up Days
Students will have to make-up two days due to the unprecedented school closures because of the snow and ice in early January. The two make-up days for students will be Friday, March 11, which was set aside as a teacher workday, and Friday, April 22, which originally was a day off for both students and teachers. Teachers will make-up additional workdays. State board of education rules allow “forgiveness” for up to four weather days during the school year, which means that students do not have to make up those days. However, six days of school already have been canceled in 2010-11 – five in January due to snow and ice, and one in December due to icy roads – which leaves two days for students to make up. | Article

Home Access Center Update
Parents can now print unofficial copies of transcripts and view course requests for the 2011-12 school year. See both the transcript and schedule tabs in Home Access Center.

FFA Offering $500 Scholarships
The Foundation for the Fine Arts is offering five $500 scholarships to seniors in the fine arts program who meet the following requirements:
  • Student/family must be members of the FFA
  • Student must be a graduating senior
  • Student must have been a Centennial student for at least three years
  • Student must have a minimum numeric average of 85
  • Student must have participated in a Fine Arts discipline for at least two years
  • Student must be or have been enrolled in a Fine Arts class at Centennial during school year 2010-11
  • Student must have a recommendation from a Fine Arts teacher
  • Student must submit a minimum 250-word to maximum 500-word essay on the following topic: describe your goals, your field of study, and why you are applying for this scholarship
  • Proof of college or secondary school admission must be provided for funds to be disbursed
The application deadline is April 22. Flyer | Application

Fulton Arts & Music Expo
On Saturday, April 16, students and their families have the chance to attend FAME (Fulton Arts & Music Expo). Throughout the day, awarding-winning musicians will provide clinics on various instruments and elements of the music business. A super panel of music professionals will discuss careers in the music industry. In addition, you and your family can hear jazz, rap, a fiddle team, orchestral music, and rock and roll by a combination of student and professional bands. The day will end with a concert by the renowned Rialto Jazztet and rock-and-roll band the Dirt Poets. Tickets for the noon to 6pm festival, including the clinics, are only $5. The event will be held at Riverwood International Charter School, 5900 Raider Drive in Sandy Springs. Preregister now for clinics at fultonschools.org/FAME. Call 404.763.6830 for more information. | Full Schedule

School Redistricting for 2012-13
Due to the opening of a new high school in North Fulton in 2012-13, each North Fulton high school can expect redistricting to affect their attendance zones. Centennial is no exception. On March 16, three plans were presented to the community. Community members have until Monday, March 21 to participate in an online forum to discuss their likes and dislikes of each of the three plans. The third and final round of the redistricing process will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from 7-9pm at Alpharetta High School. Community members are invited to review and provide input on revised attendance zone alternatives in facilitated small-group discussions. The redistricting staff will then use those comments to develop final attendance zone options for Board consideration. For additional information, see the Fulton County School Redistricting website.

PTSA Offers Volunteer Scholarships
The PTSA offers several $500 scholarships to recognize exceptional dedication to volunteerism among the senior class. These scholarships will be awarded to up to ten students who best exemplify the PTSA’s ideals of outstanding commitment of service to others in our school, community, and world. Any graduating senior with a NGA of 80 or higher who is enrolling at a college, university, or technical institute of higher learning may apply. Applicants must be a member of the PTSA by the end of the first semester to be eligible. Applications will be available in January and will be due in mid-March. PTSA membership forms are available online. Join now and don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Bramel, PTSA Scholarship Committee Chair.

ASVAB Can Help With Career Choice
Juniors and seniors can take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test on April 15. The ASVAB does not incur a military commitment whatsoever. Taking the ASVAB is free to all students. The ASVAB score is the military’s primary tool in determining what specialty will be offered and available to its recruits. Sign up by April 1 outside of room B-14. | Flyer

Cheerleading Tryouts for 2011-12
Tryouts for football and basketball cheerleading will be held April 13-22 in the main gym. Contact Coach Yang for a tryout packet and additional information.

Financial Advice you Absolute"Lee" Must Have
Start off on the right “financial foot” with some great advice on how to manage your finances as you approach adulthood. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of credit cards and other helpful tools to help you create a strong foundation that will lead to a lifetime of wise financial decisions. Our speaker is Karen Lee, a financial planner who has been featured on CNN. Attend the CATCH (Conversation at Centennial High School) Breakfast on Thursday, March 31, 8:00-8:30am in the auditorium lobby. This event is free to students, along with a delicious Chick-fil-a breakfast to the first 40 students to RSVP. RSVP by emailing Sherri Harris via email or by calling (678) 795-1359.

Theatre Department Presents Children's Show
The theatre department's spring children's production, The Great Cross Country Race - the Story of the Tortoise and the Hare, will be offered March 24-26. The show is full of woodland animals cheering on the plodding tortoise and the boastful and easily diverted hare. There will be special show times for a younger audience:
  • Thursday, March 24 @ 6:30pm
  • Friday, March 25 @ 6:30pm
  • Saturday, March 26 @ 2:00pm & 6:30pm
Pre-school age children are $2, elementary age children are $4, other students are $5, and adults are $7. Advance tickets are the same price as those at the door.

The cast includes: Richard Brewer as the tortoise (a very tall tortoise), Caity McGinty as the hare, Daniel Davalos as a basset hound, Miles Carby as a badger, Gyles Willis as a hedgehog, Emma Shearer and Lindsay Ross as two little children looking for their “lost” garden tortoise. Other students include: Maryn Accord, Jazmin Mullen, Shayla Farmer, Ashley Zimmerman, Kayla Burgess, Ryan Williams, Josh Helfman, Shannon Castek, Hunter Sisler, Chandler Covert, Elise Baum, Nazlah Black, Allison Eames, Cyra Malec, Meg Schurmann, Lane Thomas and Jayden Jackson.

Georgia High School Graduation Test: March 21-24
All students in the class of 2012 with at least nine credits by March 21 will take the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) the week of March 21-24. Each content-area test will be administered on the following days: Monday – English/Language Arts, Tuesday – Mathematics, Wednesday – Science, Thursday – Social Studies. A make-up date for any content-area test is scheduled for Friday, March 25. A score of 200 is needed to pass each section of the test. Students will receive scores in the mail over the summer. If a student does not pass a portion of the GHSGT, they will be notified in May and scheduled to retest at Independence High School in July. They may also attend the remediation classes in June at Independence High School. | Bell Schedule

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
An informational meeting for parents of current 8th grade students who will be matriculating to Centennial in August, 2011 will be held in the auditorium on Monday, March 14 at 7:00pm. | Flyer

Ghost-Out Week
The week of March 7th, Centennial is going to experience an intense traffic safety awareness program known as Ghost-Out. Ghost-Out is a program that demonstrates in a dramatic way the devastation that drinking and driving has on the entire school community. On Friday, March 11, there will be a Ghost-Out assembly program for all juniors and seniors. There will be a special guest in the school throughout the day for this event. Please know that this is a very emotional program with a strong impact. All students’ cooperation is appreciated. If you would prefer your student not participate in Ghost Out, please contact Jennifer Squires.

Course Registration for 2011-12
Students will begin registering for their course electives for 2011-12 on Tuesday, March 1. Course descriptions can be found in the curriculum guide. | Elective Sheet

Principal's Honor Roll Breakfast
The PTSA will host the 2010-11 Principal’s Honor Roll Breakfast on Thursday, March 3 at 8:30am. The event will recognize students with a 95 and above NGA for their academic achievement during the fall semester. Breakfast will include: Chick-fil-A biscuits, fruit, muffins, juice, lemonade, and iced tea. Invitations will be sent a few days prior to the event.

Boys Basketball in the Sweet 16
The Knights will travel to Norcross to face the Blue Devils in the 2nd round of the state tournament on Wednesday, March 2 at 8:00pm. The game has been chosen as Georgia Public Broadcasting's Game of the Week and will be available on web live with the pregame show starting at 7:45pm on GPB Sports. | Bracket

Limos For Prom
Hey juniors and seniors, preparing for the Prom? Have you reserved your limousine yet? The Public Service Commission of the State of Georgia wants you to know that unless a limousine company is registered with the Public Service Commission on their website, there is great risk of having a car without the proper insurance. The Public Service Commission recommends that you consult their website so that you can make sure you are using a legal company. Rogue companies put you and your friends at great risk and you are cautioned against using non-registered companies. | Letter to Principals

Prom Tickets On Sale
Prom 2011 will be held at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, March 19. The theme is "A Whole New World". Prom tickets are being sold to juniors and seniors during all lunch periods through March 4. The price is $65 for both juniors and seniors through Feb 18, but will increase to $75 for seniors / $80 for juniors from February 22-25 and $85 for seniors / $90 for juniors from February 28 - March 4. Questions should be directed to the junior class sponsor, Mrs. Schindler.

Golf Tryouts
Golf tryouts for both boys and girls will be held February 8-10. Any student wishing to try out needs to see Coach Hewitt in the TAG Office or Coach Taylor in J-107 to pick up a tryout form. You must have a form completed in order to try out.

Paint Recycling Day
The Environmental Club is hosting a community paint recycling day on Saturday, February 5 from 1-5pm in the bus ramp to the right of the front entrance to the school. Both oil and latex paint in their original containers will be accepted. The fee for up to 12 gallons of paint is $12. | Flyer

AP Course Intent Forms
Students interested in taking an AP course in 2011-12 must fill out a course intent form. Forms currently available online are:

Check back soon as additional forms will be posted over the next few days.

AP/Dual Enrollment Information Night
The Advanced Placement (AP) program and Dual Enrollment information night will be held on Wednesday, February 2 beginning at 6:30pm. Students who are interested in enrolling in AP classes or participating in the college dual enrollment option should plan to attend. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend with their student. The Dual Enrollment presentation will take place from 6:30-6:50pm in the cafeteria. The Advanced Placement program begins at 7:00pm and will consist of four informational subject area sessions to address: the AP/Dual Enrollment application process, purpose of the programs, curriculum covered during the year, and prerequsites for the course(s). The AP teachers will lead sessions in their subject area. Participants will choose the sessions that they are most interested in attending. Students and parents who are new to AP are encouraged to go directly to the auditorium to attend an Introduction to Advanced Placement offered only during session 1. The program will conclude by 8:30pm. Advanced Placement teachers and the counselors will be available throughout the evening to answer questions. To learn more about AP, visit the CollegeBoard. | Agenda

Swiss Exchange Program Info Meeting
On January 27 at 7:00 pm, there will be an informational meeting for French students interested in participating in the Swiss Exchange Program for Spring 2012. In addition to the distribution of the applications, former participants and parents of former participants will be present to share their experiences and answer questions. The meeting will be held in Mme Wiesendanger’s room, H-22. This is the twelth year of the exchange with the Collège Champittet in Lausanne.

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Interested in Playing Girls Lacrosse?
The kick-off meeting for players and parents for perspective girls lacrosse will be held January 26 from 6:00-8:00pm in the media center. All players and parents must attend. If you cannot attend, please see Coach Brunner in room H-43B or email her at BrunnerA@fultonschools.org.

Report Card Distribution
First semester report cards will be distributed in advisement on Tuesday, January 25.

Principal's Chat for 8th Grade Parents
The annual principal's chat is scheduled for January 20 at 7:00pm in the Media Center. Parents of current 8th graders or parents new to Centennial this year are inivited to hear Centennial's principal, Dr. Steven Miletto, speak about the great things going on at Centennial and get their questions answered in an informal setting. Dr. Miletto will be joined by a counselor as well as by the principals from Haynes Bridge and Holcomb Bridge Middle Schools that evening. Parents of rising 9th graders who have questions about high school in general or Centennial High School specifically, should be sure to attend this event!

CATCH Breakfast - Learn How to Get the 'Edge'
Do you want to increase your odds of getting what you want? Learn an effective way to talk to and deal with people in all situations. Having people skills is an extremely vital attribute to help you get where you want to go in life. It can open many doors and opportunities that might otherwise be closed to you. The PTSA will hold a CATCH (Conversation at Centennial High School) breakfast with successful businessman Richard Edge on Thursday, January 20 from 8-8:30am in the auditorium lobby. This event if free, along with a delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast to the first 40 students who RSVP. Please RSVP by contacting Sherri Harris via email or by calling 678.795.1359.

Special Needs Parent Meeting
On Thursday, January 13 at 7:00pm in Room I12, D'Lesa Medlin, co-owner of Circle of Success, will discuss a creative approach to employment for adults with developmental disabilities. Her organization explores various work situations as a means to find the ideal employer and on-site training.

Avalon's Coffeehouse!
Avalon will host its second coffeehouse of the year at Café Au Lait on December 7 from 7:00-9:00pm. Students and teachers are welcome to share their poetry, music, and prose – all while enjoying food and drink from Café Au Lait. Tickets will be sold for $2 December 6-7 in all three lunches or $3 at the door.

Help Homeless Animals
The Environmental Club is collecting old towels and blankets to be donated to local area animal shelters. Collection boxes can be found inside each school entrance through December 10. Other items accepted include: KONG dog and cat toys and stainless steel 2-cup dog bowls. Over 7 million cats and dogs are in homeless shelters...please help them out by donating some of the above items. | Flyer

Avalon Still Accepting Submissions
Don't forget to submit your writing or art to Avalon by December 10. Pick up your submission form from your English teacher or email your submissions to chs.avalon@gmail.com. Turn in your submissions to your English teacher or G-59.

Food for Fines
Bring in cans of food to reduce your fines in the Media Center during the month of December. Each can you bring will reduce your fines by 50 cents. All food collected will be donated to North Fulton Community Charities.

Final Exams Begin December 17
Final exams for the fall semester will begin on Friday, December 17. The semester ends on Wednesday, December 22. | Full Schedule
  • Fri, 12/17: 8th Period
  • Mon, 12/20: 4th/3rd Periods
  • Tue, 12/21: 5th/7th Periods
  • Wed, 12/22: 6th/1st Periods
Take the Teen Safe Driving Pledge
Take the pledge to stay safe behind the wheel. Taking the pledge by November 24 could help win $15,000 for Centennial. American Family Insurance created the website for ANYONE to agree to a 10-step safe driving pledge. This is truly about teen safe driving. In addition to putting a very important and relevant message in front of our teenage students… there are also some other incentives:

School Incentive
The three schools with the most pledges in each division win $15,000 cash to spend however they wish. Couldn’t your school use a little extra cash? The contest is broken down into three divisions – Red, White and Blue. That means Centennial has a 1 in about 130 chance of winning the cash!

Individual Incentive
Anyone who takes the pledge is entered into a drawing to win iPads, Flip video cameras, or iTunes gift cards.

Take the Pledge

Don't Get Caught! - Laws You Can't Af-FORD to Not Know
Want to stay out of trouble with the law? You might think you know how to do that, but there are some very obscure laws out there that could seriously affect you. Come find out what they are and hear defense attorney Tom Ford discuss some interesting legal stories affecting high school students. Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us at the first CATCH (Conversation at Centennial High School) Breakfast on Tuesday, November 16, 8:00-8:30 am in the auditorium lobby. This event is FREE to students, along with a delicious Chick-fil-A breakfast to the first 40 students to RSVP. You can RSVP by contacting Sherri Harris via email at sherriharris@thestaffzone.com or by calling (678) 795-1359.

J. Tom Morgan to Headline Workshop for High Schoolers
All Fulton County high school students and their parents are invited to a free presentation featuring J. Tom Morgan on November 13 at Tri-Cities High School. J. Tom Morgan is author of the book, “Ignorance Is No Defense,” and a respected former prosecutor and trial lawyer. His presentations provide straightforward information and valuable insights to help teenagers avoid violating the law and avoid being victims of crime. During two available sessions – one at 10:00 am and another at 2:00 pm – Morgan will use real-life examples to explain Georgia laws to teenagers in easy-to-understand language. He not only will describe what the law requires but also teenagers’ rights under the law. Following the presentation, copies of “Ignorance Is No Defense” will be available at a discounted price. [More]

FBLA Selling Honey Baked Ham Gift Certificates
FBLA members are selling gift certificates for Honey Baked Ham as a fundraiser. Money raised will be used for registration fees to conferences and state/national competitions. The certificates come in increments of $10, $25, $35, and $50. (No sales tax.) The certificates are easy to redeem. They are valid at any HBH retail store. They do not have an expiration date. The certificates can be used for any HBH Product including hams, turkeys, sandwiches, and sides. Students receive 20% of the total sales. If you think you will be purchasing a Honey Baked Ham product in the future, please consider buying gift certificates from us. Many companies/corporations give these certificates as holiday gifts. Order before November 12 for Thanksgiving Delivery by November 19. Checks should be made out to Centennial High School. For additional information, contact Sue Cowart, FBLA Adviser, via email or at (770) 650-4230 ext 153.

Pennies for Patients: Orange Out Day
Orange Out Day will be held on Wednesday, November 10. Show your support for our Honored Hero, George, and finding a cure for blood cancers. Bring your spare change to donate and get your orange on!

MidKnight Madness Returns
Help kick off the 2010-11 basketball season with the MidKnight Madness celebration on Friday, October 29 immediately following the home varsity football game. The event will feature the introduction of the 2010-11 basketball teams, new coaches, and cheerleaders. Activities include scrimmages, contests, band and cheerleader performance, and a dunking exhibition. Admission is just $1.

HOSA Kicks Off Pennies for Patients
HOSA will kick off their Pennies for Patients campaign on October 29 at the varsity football game. Pennies for Patients is an organization that raises money for leukemia and lymphoma research. Come out for the Fall Sports Senior Night celebration, help out a great cause, and watch for our honored hero and the dancing Penny!

Vote for Centennial-Alpharetta to be Game of the Week
Vote here to have WSB-TV cover Friday's varsity football game against Alpharetta. The station will shoot video of the game to include on the high school football telecast on the 11 pm news. This is our chance to show the entire state what our football team is made of. WSB-TV will also shoot the the band and the fans and include them on TV and on wsbtv.com, too. The bands from the winning game will become eligible for the McDonald's Spirit Spotlight. The season winner of it wins $500. The band will also qualify for a 64-band tournament at the end of the season. The winning band will get to play at an Atlanta Braves baseball game. Voting continues through Friday at noon.

Ultimate Team Takes On Faculty
On October 28, the Centennial Ultimate Team will lock in mortal combat against the faculty at East Roswell Park. In honor of the season, costumes will be worn. Come cheer (or heckle) your friends and teachers. Bring a chair. Yell loudly. Have fun. The event will take place at 4:15pm on softball field 4. | Flyer

International Night Dinner
On October 28, The ESOL department will host the International Night Dinner from 6:00-8:30pm in the cafeteria. Tickets are $5 per person. Bring a dish for four from your country and get in for free! There will be a costume contest, so dress up. For additional information, contact Marcelle Male. | Flyer

Basketball Tryouts Start October 25
Tryouts for all basketball teams will begin on October 25. Boys tryouts begin at 4:00pm, followed by the girls tryouts at 6:00pm. Visit the basketball website for additional information.

Fulton Exploring Becoming a Charter School System
Fulton County Schools is exploring becoming a charter school system. Learn more about this new approach to education in Georgia and provide your input to the Board of Education at an upcoming Charter System Input Forum. Parent forums will begin at 6:30. Forums for teachers and administratoris will begin at 4:30pm. Dates and locations are as follows:

  • October 18: Johns Creek High School
  • October 19: Westlake High School
  • October 27: Roswell High School
  • November 3: Independence High School / Milton Center
  • November 4: Creekside High School
  • November 10: Tri-Cities High School
  • November 11: Riverwood High School
Additional information is also available here.

PSAT Administration
The PSAT will be administered to all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students on Wednesday, October 13. Students should bring a pencil and a calculator to the test. The bell schedule will be altered as follows:

  • Advisement: 8:35am-11:30am (Testing Period)
  • 4th: 11:35am-12:07pm
  • 5th: 12:12pm-12:44pm
  • 6th: 12:49pm-1:21pm
  • 1st: 1:26pm-1:57pm
  • 3rd: 2:02pm-2:33pm
  • 7th: 2:38pm-3:09pm
  • 8th: 3:14pm-3:45pm
Football Games Benefit Great Causes
The football program is hosting special events at varsity football games in October to support two causes: October 8 (Susan G. Komen Organization of Greater Atlanta) and October 29 ( Leukemia and Lymphoma Society).

Avalon's Coffeehouse
Students and teachers are welcome to share their poetry, music, and prose – all while enjoying food and drink from Café Au Lait. Tickets will be sold for $2 October 4-6 in all three lunches or $3 at the door.

Princeton Review Assessment
Not sure whether you will do better on the SAT or ACT? Register for the Princeton Review Assessment (PRA) to be administered on Saturday, October 2 from 9am-1:15pm. Register at http://www.princetonreview.com/events (search under SAT events and look for the event on 10/2/2010, #000002020). A $5 cash fee will be collected at the door.

Curriculum Night - Wednesday, September 29
Upon arriving, parents should locate their student’s name on the alphabetized list posted in the main hall and make note of their student’s advisement room number and then proceed to the auditorium for the PTSA general meeting which starts at 6:15pm.

A copy of the student’s schedule will be distributed by the advisement teacher beginning at 6:30pm.

Each advisement teacher will also distribute a sheet containing log-in and password information for Home Access Center. An I.D. will be required to obtain the password information!

Timeline for Curriculum Night:
  • 6:15 – 6:30 PTSA meeting in the auditorium - please attend to vote on the budget!
  • 6:30 – 6:45 Tag meeting in the auditorium
  • 6:50 – 7:05 Advisement class - schedule distribution
  • 7:10 - 8:50 Classroom visitation schedule
Freshman Parent Night
Freshman parent night will take place on Thursday, September 23 at 7:00pm in the auditorium. You will hear a brief overview from Principal Miletto and Counselor Melissa Freeman, followed by a presentation from GBI agent Renea Anderson from the Internet Crimes Against Children division. She will be discussing the dangers of cyber bulling and sexting.

Home Access Center Update
The Home Access website (which replaces ParentConnect this year) will be available after September 20. Parents need to come to the main office between the hours of 7:30am-4:00pm to receive their sign-in information.

Homecoming 2010: The Greatest Knight On Earth
Homecoming week kicks off on Monday, September 20. The daily dress up day themes are as follows:
  • Monday: Pajama Day
  • Tuesday: Harry Potter vs. Twilight
  • Wednesday: Disney Day
  • Thursday: Tree Hugger Day
  • Friday: Black & Blue Spirit Day
Technology Student Association
The Technology Student Association wants you. To join, fill out the membership form here. Questions? Please see Mr. Brooks in E-18.

Earn a Free Prom Ticket
Juniors and seniors can earn a free prom ticket by selling Entertainment Books. Sell two books and receive $10 off the cost of your ticket; sell four books and you will save $20; sell eight books and your ticket is free. See Mrs. Schindler in room H-64 for an order form and additional information.

Fall Musical Auditions Auditions for the fall musical "Urinetown-the musical" will be held September 14-15 from 4-6pm in the auditorium. See Mrs. Howard in Room G53 for more information.

Home Access Center Replaces ParentConnect
Home Access Center is the new way for parents to connect school and home. It goes live on September 6. | Flyer

PTSA Holding Mock SAT
The PTSA will hold a Mock SAT on Saturday, September 11 at 8:00am in the cafeteria. Register at StudyWorks by September 7. Cost before September 7 is $5, after September 7 is $10. Questions? Email Jackie Parks.

AYP Results
Graduation coach Laura-Grace Faris explains our AYP results for 2010. Summary

Preseason Football Scrimmages on Tap for Knights
The 2010 Knights will hit the field twice over the next two weeks in the Fortress as they will hold a preseason scrimmage Friday, August 13 at 6:30pm and then host Marist in a full preseason game the following Friday, August 20 beginning at 7:30pm.

Teacher Pre-Planning Information
Welcome back faculty and staff! Please see the welcome back letter from Dr. Miletto and pre-planning schedule. | Welcome Back Letter | Pre-Planning Schedule

Freshman Survivor Camp
The Executive Student Council is hosting a one-day survivor camp for all incoming freshmen on Tuesday, August 17 from 9:30am-1:00pm. Students will tour Centennial, learn study skills and time management, familiarize themselves with clubs and sports, and have an opportunity to meet the new principal, Dr. Steven Miletto. Students will also receive pizza and a “Freshman Survivor Camp” t-shirt. | Registration Form

Orientation for All Students
The PTSA will host orientation for all students on Wednesday, August 18 from 4-6pm. Students will meet their advisement teachers and receive their lockers and agendas. New students will be able to tour the school with student leaders. Parents will be able to join PTSA, the athletic booster club, and FFA. Students will have an opportunity to learn about school clubs and activities. Note: class schedules and books will be distributed the first day of school. | Orientation Checklist

 New Bell Schedule
The school day will run from 8:35am-3:45pm and includes 52 minute classes on M, W, and F and 57 minute classes on T, TH. There is a five minute passing time between classes. | Bell Schedule

Footloose Features Centennial Alumni
The 80's have hit Johns Creek! The Johns Creek Players are thrilled to present the blockbuster hit Footloose. The show features Centennial alumni Rico LeBron '10 (male lead) and Nicole Hood '09 (female lead). The show will run from July 15-17 with evening shows at 7:00pm and a Saturday matinee at 2:00pm. The performance will be held at the Johns Creek High School theatre. Tickets can be purchased from cast members, the box office online, or the Johns Creek High School main office on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 9am and 3pm.

Princeton Review's SAT and ACT Prep Classes
The Princeton Review has partnered with Fulton County and Centennial to provide SAT and ACT test preparation. Students receive this preparation at Centennial and receive a significant discount. The tuition per class is $125 and covers 18 hours of classroom instruction, three diagnostic tests, 24/7 access to online student resources, and all course materials. Only juniors and seniors may register for these courses. Register online at the Princeton Review (under SAT or ACT and your zip code) beginning August 2 at noon. You may also call 800-2Review (800-273-8439) to register. Seats are limited! See flyer for course dates and additional information.

New Student Registration for 2010-11
Registration for new students transferring to Centennial in the fall of the 2010-11 school year will be held during the following times:
  • Tue, Aug 10: 9am-1pm
  • Fri, Aug 13: 9am-1pm
  • Mon, Aug 16: 9am-1pm
  • Tue, Aug 17: 9am-1pm
  • Thu, Aug 19: 9am-1pm
  • Wed, Aug 25: 9am-1pm
  • Thu, Aug 26: 9am-1pm
  • Fri, Aug 27: 9am-1pm
Enrollments are on a walk-in basis and will take place in the Media Center. To ensure that your registration goes smoothly, it is critical that you provide all of the required documents at the time of enrollment. Please refer to the registration flyer for a complete list of required documents. After August 27th, enrollments will require an appointment, which should be scheduled with Centennial’s counseling office at 770.650.4260.

Senior Pictures for the Class of 2011
Peachtree Portraits is the official school photography company for 2011-12. Every senior will need to schedule an appointment before the school year begins in order to meet the yearbook’s early deadline for the senior section. Please see the information flyer for additional details and how to schedule your appointment.

Class of 2010 Graduation Ceremony Pictures
Pictures from the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2010 are now available. To order pictures, click here.

Spring Final Exam Schedule
Final exams will be held May 18-21 for 9-11th graders and May 17-20 for 12th graders. The testing schedule is as follows:
  • 5/17: 6th Per - 12th Grade
  • 5/17: 8th Per - 12th Grade
  • 5/18: 1st Per - All Grades
  • 5/18: 6th Per - 12th Grade
  • 5/18: 8th Per - 12th Grade
  • 5/19: 4th/3rd Per - All Grades
  • 5/20: 5th/7th Per - All Grades
  • 5/21: 6th/8th Per - 9-11th Grades
Memorial Concert
The Sing Russell's Song Memorial Concert will be held on Saturday, May 15 from 7-10pm in the auditorium. This is a free concert supporting the Partnership for a Drug Free America and will feature jazz, classical, new rock, and country music as well as a Taido Karate demo. Donations will be accepted and are tax deductible. Suggestions donations: $10 adults/$5 children. | Event Group on Facebook

Honors Night
Honors Night will take place on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00pm in the auditorium. Honors night is for students of all grades who have received an invitation in the mail. Students should meet in the Media Center at 6:30pm.

Summer School 2010
Summer school will be held at Centennial from Tuesday, June 1 – Tuesday, June 22. This is an excellent opportunity for students to repeat classes that have not been passed. Students may take up to one first semester class and one second semester class. Students should make an appointment with their counselor to obtain the registration form after carefully reading the summer school flyers. Registration forms and payment will be accepted at specified times from April 29 – May 21. No registrations will be accepted after May 21. Course Offerings | Registration Info | Summer School Rules

Centennial Band Cluster Celebration
Centennial is hosting the 3rd Annual Centennial Cluster Band Celebration on Monday, April 26 at 7:00pm in the main gym. The celebration will feature bands from Barnwell Elementary, Esther Jackson Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Northwood Elementary, River Eves Elementary, Haynes Bride Middle School, Holcomb Bridge Middle School, and the Centennial High School bands.

End-of-Course Testing Bell Schedule
End-of-Course tests will be given in selected courses from April 26-29. Students will take their EOCTs during their regularly scheduled class periods. To accomodate a two-hour testing window, the bell schedule will be altered to give each class period a two-hour window during the testing period. Note: periods will not be the same length each day. | EOCT Bell Schedule
  • Mon, 4/26: Periods 1-3-4-5-6-7-8
  • Tue, 4/27: Periods 3-1-4-5-6-7-8
  • Wed, 4/28: Periods 7-1-5-4-6-3-8
  • Thu, 4/29: Periods 8-1-6-4-5-3-7
  • Fri, 4/30: Periods 1-3-4-5-6-7-8
Free Sports Physicals
North Fulton Hospital and Resurgens Orthopaedics are offering FREE high school sports physicals to all private and public schools within North Fulton County and Johns Creek on Saturday, April 24. The physicals will be administered at the North Fulton Hospital Outpatient Surgical Unit in Roswell. The physicals will be good for the entire 2010-11 school year. For additional information, call (770) 751-2660. | Flyer | Schedule

Drive Safe/Drive Smart Assembly
The Drive Smart/Drive Safe assembly will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:00pm in the auditorium. This assembly is mandatory for all juniors desiring to be included in the senior parking lottery for fall 2010. If you cannot attend, contact Mr. Fouts. Texting while driving and driving under the influence of alcohol will be highlighted at this event. Parents are encouraged to attend.

International Festival and Taste of the World
The 2010 International Festival and Taste of the World will be held on Saturday, April 17 from 2-6pm. This visual and performing arts festival will celebrate the diverse cultures at Centennial and will include a Taste of the World, cultural exhibits, art gallery, music festival, and performances from various groups at Centennial as well as from local artists. | Flyer| Band Website

Student International Dinner
Let’s celebrate Centennial’s diversity! Join the ESOL Department for our International Dinner on Thursday, March 25 in the cafeteria from 6-8pm. Bring a dish of your choice and sample food from some of the countries represented among the international families at Centennial. Parents, students, teachers and staff! Everyone at Centennial is cordially invited to participate! The entrance fee is $2 per person or free if you bring a dish of your choice.

PTSA Volunteer Scholarships
The PTSA annually offers scholarships to recognize exceptional dedication to volunteerism among the senior class. This year the PTSA Volunteer Scholarships, in the amount of $500 each, will be awarded to several students who best exemplify the PTSA’s ideals of outstanding commitment to service-oriented activities through school and community. Any graduating senior with a GPA of 80 or higher who is enrolling at a college, university, or technical institute of higher learning may apply. Applicants must be a member of the PTSA by the end of first semester to be eligible. Applications are available online (see the forms link) as well as in the Media Center and Counseling Office. Applications are due March 17. If you have any questions, please contact Meg Valz, Scholarship Committee Chair.

Juniors: GHSGT Testing March 15-18
All juniors will take the Georgia High School Graduation Test from March 15-18. The bell schedule will be modified to accommodate the testing schedule. All students should report to their advisement classrooms each morning.
  • Mon: English / Per: 1-3-4-5-6-7-8
  • Tue: Math / Per: 1-3-4-5-6-7-8
  • Wed: Science / Per: 8-7-6-5-4-3-1
  • Thu: Soc Stud / Per: 8-7-6-5-4-3-1
Rising 9th Grader Parent Night
The Centennial counseling office is hosting a parent night for rising 9th graders (Class of 2014) on Wednesday, March 10 at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. Guest speakers include:
  • Dr. John Bartley, Principal
  • Elba Gale, PTSA President
  • Linda Minnick, Foundation for the Fine Art Chairman
  • Tiffany Butera, Curriculum Assistant Principal
  • Melissa Freeman, School Counselor
  • John Richmond, Math Department Chairman
  • Tom Pemble, TAG (Talented & Gifted) Department Chairman
Information about clubs, activities and athletics will be available. For more information, please contact assistant principal Ashley McGill. | Flyer

Parent Perception Survey

The Fulton County School System is conducting its annual Parent Perception Survey from March 1-April 2 to learn what you think about your child's education in Fulton County. The answers you provide in this survey will be used for school improvement planning. All survey responses will be anonymous. Respondents' names and students' names are not collected in this survey. Please be assured that your identity and that of your child can not and will not be shared with any school official. This online survey should take you approximately five minutes to complete. If you have children at more than one school, please complete a separate survey for each one.

For additional information, click here.

Evening Activites for March 2 - Cancelled
All Fulton County school activities and athletic events scheduled to begin at 6pm or after on March 2 have been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Class of 2013 Parent Night
The Centennial counseling department is hosting a first time special event for freshman parents. On Thursday, March 4th at 6:30pm in the cafeteria, parents of students in the class of 2013 will be given information that will help you assist your 9th grade student as he/she selects courses for his/her 10th through 12th grade years. Parents will leave with a blueprint of an individualized four year academic plan for their student and an increased knowledge of courses required to fulfill graduation requirements. Flyer | RSVP

Hardship Transfer Applications - Deadline March 1
Applications are now available for parents who wish to apply for a 2010-11 hardship transfer or to renew a current hardship to another Fulton elementary, middle, or high school. This deadline applies to students and parents seeking a hardship transfer for medical reasons, curriculum differences, child care situations, or for employees’ children. Parents can use the online form or can pick up an application at any Fulton County school. The deadline for submitting a transfer application is March 1, 2010, by 4:30pm, with no exceptions or extensions granted. All requests must be received or postmarked by this date and time. For additional information, contact the Fulton County Schools' Student Assignment Office at 404.763.6801 or visit their website.

PTSA Hosts College Funding Seminar
The PTSA is hosting a seminar for junior and senior parents on how to pay for college without going broke. The free seminar will be given by Harold Weissman, college funding advisor and published author of College Handbook for Success and College Admission Boot Camp Handbook on Thursday, February 25 at 7:00pm in the media center. The seminar will cover FAFSA, EFC, loans, and much much more. Please RSVP to Elba Gale if you plan to attend.

Attention Sophomores and Juniors!
Practice makes perfect… The PRA exam will be offered again on the February early release day (February 24). The PRA is a test created by The Princeton Review to expose students to both the SAT and ACT. It is a measurement tool that can help students determine if they would score higher on the SAT or ACT. The PRA has seven 25-minute sections and one 30-minute SAT essay section. Test takers will receive a comprehensive score report detailing students’ strengths and weaknesses on both the SAT and ACT. A $5 donation to benefit the Achievement Matters program will be collected on the day of the tests. To RSVP, visit Princeton Review. | Flyer

Cheerleading Tryouts for 2010-11
All girls interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 2010-11 school year should attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 7:00pm in the media center. Tryouts will be held March 22-25. Get fired up!

Special Needs Transition Fair for Parents
A conference to assist Fulton County parents with transitioning their students with disabilities from high school is planned for Saturday, February 20, from 8:30am to 1pm. The event will be held at Mercer University's Atlanta Administration and Conference Center. | Story | Flyer

Athletic Cancellations for Feb 12-13
Fulton County has cancelled all extracurricular and athletic activites for Friday and Saturday due to the impending inclement weather. Additionally, the GHSA has postponed the state tournaments for swimming and wrestling. See below for sport specific details.
  • Basketball: All games scheduled for Friday and Saturday have been postponed. Details forthcoming about when they will be made up and how this impacts the region tournament schedule.
  • Swimming: The swimming contests scheduled for Monday, February 15 have been cancelled. The AAAAA finals will now be held on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:00pm, with the pool opening at 3:00pm. Updated schedule
  • Wrestling: All sectional (Class AA-AAAAA) and area (Class A) wrestling tournaments have been cancelled this weekend because of the possibility of snow and icy conditions. Updated state tournament information
Junior Parent Night - February 10
The Centennial counseling department will present Junior Parent Night on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00pm in the auditorium. This This event is specifically designed to give parents and students information they need about the college admission process. The presentation will include the following topics:

  • required and recommended high school curricula
  • college admission factors
  • comparing colleges - finding a "fit"
  • college application process
  • college admissions testing
  • HOPE scholarship adn financing higher education
  • resources for assistance
  • important dates and deadlines
Saving Our African American Treasures
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is celebrating Black History Month in Atlanta with a program entitled Saving Our African American Treasures. The program and workshops will be held on Saturday, February 6 in cooperation with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, a special library of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. Space is limited; see flyer for additional details.

FCS TV Viewer Survey
Parents: members of the Channel 24 XFAT committee have created a survey to gather feedback from potential viewers of FCS TV. Please take a moment to take this quick survey. The survey will run through Friday, Feburary 5.

Tag Registration for 2010-11
All sophomores and juniors in TAG must attend a mandatory advisement meeting with the TAG department on Thursday, February 4, during 6th period in the auditorium. This meeting will help you prepare for the registration process for next school year. All current TAG sophomores and juniors should attend.

Principal's Chat - Rising 9th Graders
The Centennial High School PTSA is pleased to invite parents new to Centennial this year or of current 8th grade students to an informal meeting with Dr. John Bartley, Principal on Thursday, January 21 at 7:00pm in the media center. This is a great opportunity to hear about the great things going on at Centennial and answer questions in an informal setting. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Ann Duncan at (770) 845-2415 or via email.

Course Registration Season Has Begun for 2010-11
Students received registration information in advisement on January 20. In the coming weeks, students will have an opportunity to select their classes for next year. Students should consult the curriculum guide for information about the courses offered at Centennial. See registration guidelines for additional dates and information. Some courses require a request for registration/intent form. See below for a list of courses whose request for registration/intent forms are available online.
AP/Joint Enrollment Night - January 20
AP/Joint Enrollment Night will be held on Wednesday, January 20 at 7pm. For every student contemplating AP/Joint Enrollment courses for the 2010-11 school year, this is a mandatory meeting. The event will consist of multiple classroom sessions where the following will be addressed: application process, purpose of programs, curriculum covered during the year, and prerequisites for the course(s). Centennial's AP teachers will lead sessions in their subject area. The AP courses offered at Centennial include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, (English) Language, (English) Literature, World History, US History, Government/Politics, Calculus, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Statistics, Psychology, Spanish Language, French Language, Studio Art, Art History, and Music Theory. Prospective joint enrollment students will meet from 6:30-6:50pm.

Technology is in the Air!
The 9th Annual Fulton County Technology Competition will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Westlake High School. Categories are: digital video editing, hardware, case modification, non-multimedia, multimedia, animated graphic design, non-animated graphic design, digital photography, 3-D modeling, project programming, Internet applications, the individual programming challenge, and robotics. Registration will be open from December 11-January 15. See your career and technical education teacher for details or Mrs. Robinson in room I18. | More information

 Sophomore Parent Night / PSAT Score Interpretation Night
Along with The Princeton Review, the Centennial counseling department is hosting a special event on Thursday, January 14th from 6:30-8:00pn just for sophomores and their parents where expert speakers will provide students and parents with:
  • A detailed analysis of the PSAT Score Report and results
  • A walk-through of the college admissions timeline
  • An introduction to the SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests
  • A plan for a stress-free college admissions process
There will also be an overview of the GA College 411 and GCIS websites. To RSVP online, visit The Princeton Review (look under SAT and 1/14).

Special Needs Parent Meeting
There will be a Special Needs Parent Meeting on Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00pm in the Living Skills Room (Room I-12). A speaker from Parent to Parent of Georgia will provide a roadmap to services such as a special needs database containing resources, parent and family support, and training and education. Special needs parent meetings are open to all parents (no matter where your child goes to school), teachers, and anyone interested in helping special needs students. If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Petrukovich, Exceptional Children Committee Chair, at 770.642.6810.

Pink Out 2009 - A Knight for the Cause
The Centennial Knights basketball and cheerleading programs are pairing up with Northside Hospital to host a “Pink Out” basketball game to increase awareness for breast cancer. The Pink Out game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, when the Knights take on Pope. The girls JV team plays at 4:30, followed by the girls varsity team at 6:00pm, and the boys varsity team at 7:30pm. Please come out and support our Knights while also supporting Breast Cancer Awareness……and don’t forget to wear PINK! T shirts are available to order ($10/each) and will also be sold during all lunch the week of January 5th. To order shirts, please contact Beth Ann Rosenberg.

 Athletic Cancellations
Due to potentially hazardous driving conditions, the following athletic events have been cancelled for January 8-9:
  • Basketball: All basketball games scheduled for Friday, January 8 will be rescheduled at a later date.
  • Swimming: The North Fulton Swimming Championships have been postponed and will be held at a later date.
  • Wrestling: The Region 6AAAAA Duals Wrestling Tournament has been postponed until Monday, January 11. Weigh-ins will begin at 12:00pm with the tournament beginning at 2:00pm.
Fulton County Offers Online Meal Payment System
On January 1, 2010, Fulton County will begin offering MealpayPlus, a state-of-the-art online service that offers parents the convenience and information they need to manage their student’s meal account. This system will eliminate the need to send checks to school or worry about lost or forgotten lunch money, and speeds up serving lines in the cafeteria. For a small program fee, MealpayPlus allows any family to:
  • Make a prepayment into their student’s meal account using a credit or debit card at MealpayPlus. Funds deposited through MealpayPlus are usually available for student use within a matter of minutes.
  • Create settings to automatically replenish their student’s account when it reaches a low balance.
To create a new account at no cost, follow the onscreen directions and register your student using their Student ID number. For questions or technical support regarding the MealpayPlus System, contact support at 877.237.0946. | Letter | Flyer

Hoops and Holler - Parents Night Out Fundraiser
The basketball and cheerleading programs will host the first annual Hoops and Holler on Saturday, December 19 from 5-10pm. This is a parents night out event for boys and girls ages 5-12. Participants will have three sports activities to choose from: girls basketball, boys basketball, and cheerleading. The Centennial Knights basketball players and cheerleaders will be the student coaches for this event. The registration fee is only $45 (+ $6 for each additional sibling). For additional information, contact Kathryn Blanks. | Registration form

Student Council Hosting Cram Session
The Executive Student Council is hosting a study session on Monday, December 14 from 4-6pm in the cafeteria for students in all grades studying any subject. Come get your questions answered from student tutors and teachers or be a tutor and earn service hours. Pizza will be served.

Financial Aid Night for Juniors/Seniors
The counseling department is hosting a Financial Aid Night for parents and students on Thursday, December 10 at 7:00pm in the auditorium. The seminar will be presented by Kaplan and will cover:
  • Updated information about the state of financial aid
  • An overview of key terms and the variety of aid available
  • A timeline and tips to help navigate the process
Download the flyer for more information.

Centennial Partners with AFI for Teen Safe Driving Initiative
This winter sports season, Centennial will participate in American Family Insurance's Teen Safe Driver Program. Centennial is one of 412 schools across the country that has been specifically chosen by AFI to participate in this program. In addition to the funding already coming back to Centennial for its involvement in the program, Centennial has the chance to win an additional $25,000, $10,000, or $5,000 (and other prizes). In order to win these prizes, parents and students need to sign the on-line pledge. The schools with the highest percentage of pledges will win the prizes.

Chorus and Orchestra Winter Concert
The Centennial chorus & orchestra invite you to their winter program on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:30pm in the auditorium. Traditional music will be performed from Gustav Holst and Edward Elgar along with holiday music of all varieties. There will be a brief reception to follow in the gallery.

Baseball Hosting Breakfast with Santa
The baseball program is hosting a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5 from 7:30-10:30am at Alessio’s Restaurant. The breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, eggs, biscuits, coffee, juice, and milk. Adults tickets are $10 and child tickets are $5. Tickets include a picture with Santa. Contact Coach Hill for tickets. | Flyer

Pennies for Patients
Two health science interns, seniors Kacy Bennett and Mary-Alice McBurney, kicked off Centennial's first annual Pennies for Patients fundraiser to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Donations will be collected at the senior night football game on October 30 vs. Lassiter, in classrooms, and at various other events. Help Centennial raise $4,000 by the end of November.

Jazz Ensemble Hosts Italian Night
The Centennial Jazz Ensemble, along with the Holcomb Bridge Middle School and Haynes Bridge Middle School jazz bands, are hosting an Italian feast on Friday, November 20 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. This is an all-you-can-eat feast for just $10 a person ($5 for children 8 and under.) Family packages of 4 are available for $35. Along with live jazz, there will also be games and raffles. RSVP here or contact Dr. Warner for tickets. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. | Flyer

Fulton County Schools Announces its Future Focus Fair
Fulton County Schools will be holding its first Future Focus Fair on Saturday, November 14th, 2009. All FCSS parents of 7th-12th grade students are invited to come out and hear good advice on how to best prepare their children for a variety of post-secondary options. The event will take place at the Georgia Tech Student Center from 10am-12pm. The featured speaker will be Nancy McDuff, Associate Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Management at the University of Georgia. Ms. McDuff will also be serving as the moderator for a panel of guest speakers representing the following higher education institutions: GA Tech, GA Perimeter College, Spelman College, SCAD, and Argosy University. The panel discussion will be followed by break-out sessions featuring: GA DOE (CTAE), College Board, Georgia College 411, GA Student Financial Commission (HOPE), KAPLAN, and the ROTC representatives confirmed. Parking is free.

Football Advances to Post Season Play
The Knights will open the 2009 Georgia High School Association football playoffs on Friday, November 13 at North Gwinnett High School. The game begins at 7:30 pm and the Knights, seeded fourth in Class 5A, Region 6, face a 10-0 nationally–ranked Bulldogs team that won Region 7. Tickets for the game are $8 and will be sold during all lunches Tuesday-Friday. The football program is hosting a bonfire on Thursday, November 12 @ 6:30pm in the booster parking lot for all Centennial fans. | Playoff bracket

 Senior Parking Info for Spring 2010
The senior parking criteria has changed for the spring semester. There are two major changes:
  • Attendance is no longer a criteria for parking.
  • Seniors wishing to apply for parking MUST attend a Drive Safe, Drive Smart seminar on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00pm in the auditorium. Parents are also encouraged to attend.
Please refer all senior parking related questions to Mr. Fouts, Assistant Principal.

Theater Department Presents Dracula
The award winning theater department will present Bram Stoker’s classic Dracula just in time for Halloween. Dracula, popularized by Frank Langella as the title character in both stage and movie versions, will be presented live in the auditorium October 28-31. Showtimes are as follows:
  • Wednesday, Oct 28: 7:00pm
  • Thursday, Oct 29: 7:00pm
  • Friday, Oct 28: 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Oct 29: 5:00pm
Advance tickets are available in the front office. Ticket prices are $8/adults and $5/students. Tickets will be available at the door for $10/adults and $8/students. For the Saturday performance, any person wearing a costume (no masks allowed) or bringing a canned good will get a discounted ticket.

Bleachers on Demand Cominig to Centennial vs. Kell
Comcast's reality show about high school football in Georgia, Bleachers on Demand, is coming to the Centennial vs. Kell varsity football game on Friday, October 9. The cameras will be in the stands to collect interviews & stories. They are looking for the best Knights fan and want to know why Centennial is the best team on the field. Check it out on 'Get Local' from Comcast On Demand & look for the cameras Friday night for a chance to be a part of the show! | Flyer

 PTSA Special Needs Parent Meeting
On Thursday, October 8, a representative from Georgia Community Support and Solutions (GCSS), a non-profit agency headquartered in Atlanta created to provide community-based services and support to people with disabilities and their families, will be on hand to explain how GCSS can help our children. Currently, GCSS has over 300 employees who provide all levels of support in the community to people with a variety of needs including residential support, employment services, respite care, family support, in-home care, and day programs. These meetings are open to all parents (no matter where your child goes to school), teachers, and anyone else interested in helping special needs students. The meeting will take place in the Living Skills Room (Room I12) — to hear how GCSS can help our children. If you have any questions, please contact Bonnie Petrukovich or Tricia Rose.

Achievement Matters!: First Social
All Achievement Matters! honor card holders are invited to the first social event of the year! The social will be held on Wednesday, October 7, from 7:45-8:30 am and 4:00-5:00 pm at Cafe Au Lait. Hang out, bring your honor card, and get discounts too!

Letter Jacket Ordering Information
On Wednesday, October 7th, NEFF will be in the gym lobby during lunch to take orders and measurments for letter jackets. Letter winners can download the order form here.

Junior and Senior Class Ring Orders
Balfour will take class ring orders on October 6 and 7 in the gym lobby. $60 deposits are required to place orders. Information packets are available in the main office.

Reflections Cultural Arts Program
The 2009-10 PTSA Reflections Cultural Arts program is underway. This year's theme is "Beauty is..." and entries can be submitted in one or more categories. If you are a writer, you can author a poem or short written work about what beauty is to you. Photographers can submit a picture (both black and white and color are acceptable) or a group of pictures about what beauty is. If you're a yet-to-be-discovered Stephen Spielberg, you can direct, screenwrite, or shoot your own film or video production about what beauty is. You can draw, paint, put together a collage, or design computer-generated artwork that shows your idea of what beauty is. Additional categories are musical composition and dance choreography. The deadline for submitting entries is October 5th for 9th and 10th grades, and October 6th for 11th and 12th grades. For complete rules and to download entry forms, visit PTA Reflections or Georgia PTA. Entry forms can also be picked up in the Media Center. Contact the PTSA Reflections Chairperson Cynthia Steinberg with additional questions. Beauty is.... your Reflections entry!!!!! | Flyer

PTSA Hosting Flu Clinic
The National PTA and Flu Busters have joined together to fight the spread of influenza through a program designed to educate, motivate, and vaccinate - children, families, school staff, and other members of the community. The PTSA, along with the Holcomb Bridge Middle School PTA, will be hosting a flu clinic on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 2-5pm in the cafeteria. The cost for the vaccine is $25 during pre-registration, $27 at the door, and $30 for nasal spray vaccine. Click here to pre-register. Click on schedule a vaccination, then select area clinic Centennial High School. CHS PTSA and HBMS PTA receive $3 proceeds from each vaccination, so please come and support your local PTA and stay healthy at the same time! For questions, contact PTSA President Elba Gale.

Mighty Marching Knights Yard Sale
The Mighty Marching Knights are hosting a yard sale on Saturday, October 3 from 10am-2pm in the front parking lot. The band is requesting donations of items for the sale with the proceeds to help fund the band's trip to Florida for the 2010 Gator Bowl and Universal Studios Macy's Parade. Rental of vendor booths to sell your own items (such as yard sale items, crafts, jewelry, etc.) is also planned. Donations may be dropped off at the school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 6:00pm. Additional details are available on the band web site or contact Irita Mullen.

Seminar Registration for Session 2
The seminar website is open for registration for session two. Please make sure you have registered for a seminar by Friday, October 2. Use your school user name and password to access the seminar site.

Wrestling Informational Meeting
The wrestling team will have a brief organizational meeting on Tuesday, September 29th at 3:55 pm in room B-06. Anyone interested in training or wrestling this season needs to be present. If you can't attend, please see Coach St. James.

Juniors: The Writing Test is Coming!
The Georgia High School Writing Test will be held on Wednesday, September 30 for all 11th grade students as well as upperclassmen new to Centennial. Report to your advisement classroom at 8:40am for testing location information. Good luck on your persuasive essays!

Steps for Success Saturday
College is possible! La Universidad Es Posible! The Hispanic Scholarship Fund, in collaboration with the Fulton County School District, is hosting an event on Saturday, September 26 from 8:30am-1:00pm at Centennial to provide students and their families with information about the importance of a college education. Concurrent workshops will be given for 6-12th grade students and their parents on:
  • Preparing & Paying for College
  • Preparing for the SAT
  • University Profiles
  • Writing Personal Statements
  • Community College Transfer Plan
A college Fair featuring university representatives will follow the workshops. Breakfast and lunch will be served! Register online. | Flyer (English) | Flyer (Spanish)

Affidavits of Residency Due Annually
Affidavits of residence forms are due on September 28. All students in ninth through eleventh grades must submit a form. Additionally, students new to Centennial, ninth graders, and students who have moved since the last time they submitted a form must also provide proof of residency. | Additional Information

 Swim and Dive Informational Meeting
The informational meeting for the 2009-10 Swim & Dive team has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00pm in the media center. Everyone is welcome! Meet the new coaches, Andrew Morrison and Megan Robinson, and learn about team fees, dates, requirements, and lots more.

Open House/Curriculum Night
Open House/Curriculum Night will be held on Wednesday, September 16 beginning at 6pm. This is an evening when teachers introduce themselves and present the courses they teach and their curricula. Parents will learn more about course requirements, grading policies, long term assignments, best way to get in touch with each teacher, what the expectations are, and general guidelines to make the year a successful one. TAG parents should report to the auditorium at 5:55pm; all others should report to their child's advisement classroom at 6:00pm. | Agenda

Free or Reduced Price Meal Benefits
To continue free or reduced price meal benefits for students, each household must complete a new application each year. Free and Reduced Meal Benefits will end on September 21, 2009, if the household has not reapplied for school year 2009-10. If there is an interruption in benefits or the household does not reapply, the household is responsible for payment of meals until the Free and Reduced Application is approved. To help assure continuation of benefits, the household must have a new application turned in to the school cafeteria manager before September 16, 2009. Be sure to list all the students in the household on the application. Keep in mind, the application may take up to 10-days to process. If you have any questions, please call the Fulton County School Nutrition Program - Meal Eligibility Desk at (404)305-2220.

PTSA Offers Mock SAT
A mock SAT will be administered by Study Works in the cafeteria on Saturday, September 12. Check-in will begin at 8:00am, and the exam will begin at 8:30am. Cost per student is only $5 to be paid at check-in (cash or check payable to CHS PTSA). To register ahead of time, contact Study Works online or call 1.800.783.1728. Registration on the day of the test will also be accepted. Study Works will return the tests and discuss the results in a follow-up meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 at 7pm in the auditorium. Parents and students are encouraged to attend to learn how to read test scores as well as how to improve test scores. | Flyer

 Environmental Club Needs Your Donations
The Environmental Club will be hosting a Croc Cares Recycling Event on September 11 and 23 at the home varsity football games. Please bring your old Crocs to donate to charity. Your crocs will be chopped, melted, and reformed into new Crocs which will be given to impoverished children around the world. Do you have a GO CART that you can donate to the Environmental Club? The club would like to convert a go cart to run on alternative energy to enter into a competition. Questions? Please contact club sponsor Julie Burroughs.

JCrew Event for Students & Faculty
The JCrew store at North Point Mall is holding its fall event from September 10-13. Students and faculty will receive 20% off when they show valid faculty ID or proof of attendance. It's time to refresh your fall wardrobe! | Flyer

Visual Arts Fundraiser
Centennial will be offering family portraits with 100% of the proceeds being donated to support our Visual Arts Program. This is a wonderful opportunity to update your family photo album with a professional portrait at a very reasonable price. Receive an 11x14 portrait for only $20, regularly $65, from Tanner Photography. Portraits will be taken at their studio located at the intersection of North Point Parkway and Kimball Bridge, at 3000-B Royal Boulevard South in Alpharetta. Portrait sittings are available on Thursday, September 10 from 4:00-8:00pm or Sunday, September 13 from 10:00am-4:00pm. To sign up, contact Tina Harwood via email or 770.552.9270 to sign up. Your check or cash will reserve your portrait sitting.

International Students Parent Info Night
The ESOL Department is holding an information session for parents of international students on Wednesday, September 9 at 7pm in the auditorium. This Spanish/English session is designed to welcome and inform parents of international students on how to navigate the educational system. Parents will receive information about topics relevant to their child’s success in school and about upcoming events. They also will have an opportunity to meet other parents. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Norma Escalera-Smith, the bilingual community liaison at 770.650.4230 ext. 193. | Flyer

Senior Parent Night
Information for parents will be presented at Senior Parent/Financial Aid Night on September 3 at 7pm in the auditorium. Hosted by the Counseling Office, the evening program will provide information seniors and their parents need to know about applications to colleges, sending out transcripts (and other information from Centennial), financial aid, college visitations, HOPE Scholarship, state education issues, and other information pertinent to seniors. Handouts will be provided. All parents of seniors are encouraged to attend.

H1N1 September Update
Click here for Fulton County's H1N1 virus preparedness update for September 2009. | Full story

Support Your Favorite Team - Join the Booster Club
Support your favorite team and get unlimited entrance for the entire family to all regular season games for any home game/match of any Centennial sport. By joining the Centennial Athletic Booster Club at the Roundtable Level ($300) or higher, your favorite team will receive $250 and your family (up to 4 members) will receive passes to every regular season, home game for every sport at Centennial. Don't stand in line buying a ticket to the game! Roundtable and Legend booster members enter the stadium at a separate gate for booster members only. Think of the savings - attendance to varsity football, varsity basketball, and varsity soccer home games for a family of four would be almost $600. This is a 50% savings and the money is going to your favorite club! Join now and support your favorite athletic program. Membership forms can be found at here.

Football Season Opener Webcast Live
Georgia Public Broadcasting and Score Atlanta will be at Friday night’s football opener against Northview and will webcast the game live at GPB.org. The event is sponsored by the US Army and is called Road to the Dome. It is one of 14 games this season that will be available live and On Demand at GPB.

Vote for Centennial Football to be on WSBTV
Should WSB-TV cover Centennial's home football opener vs. Northview? WSB-TV returns with high school football action Friday, Aug. 28. This year we will open up the polls and let you, the public, determine one game that we cover. Northview vs. Centennial is one of the feature games included in the poll for Week 1. We'll shoot video of the game to include on the high school football telecast on the 11 p.m. news. We'll shoot the cheerleaders, the band, and the fans and include them on TV too. Want WSB-TV at the home opener for Centennial? Click here to vote now.

Freshman Parent Night
The PTSA is hosting Freshman Parent Night on Tuesday, August 25 from 7-9pm. Freshman parents and parents of new students are encouraged to attend this informational meeting. Clinical psychologist Dr. Spence Gelernter will speak on the transition from middle school to high school. Principal John Bartley, Head Counselor Shellie Caplinger, and Resource Officer Ray Parker will also be addressing the audience.

Spend Friday Night at the Movies
The Executive Student Council is hosting the annual Flick in the Fortress on Friday, August 21. Come see Remember the Titans at 8:30pm in the Fortress. Admission is only $3. Businesses and families can sponsor the event for advertising on the big screen. See the attached flyer for more information.

Are You Ready for Some Football?
The Knights will hold their preseason scrimmage game Thursday night, August 13, at the Fortress against neighborhood rival Chattahoochee. The game starts at 7:30pm, admission is $5, and concession stands will be open. The Junior Knights football teams will also participate and will scrimmage the Cougars at the following times: 6th grade @ 6pm, 7th grade at 6:25pm, and 8th grade at halftime of the varsity game. Come out and support your Knights!

H1N1 August Update
Click here for Fulton County's H1N1 virus preparedness update for August 2009. | Full story

Achievement Matters!
Please welcome a new program to Centennial: Achievement Matters! This program rewards excellence at Centennial High School. Just as the Hope Scholarship is awarded to students who earn at least an 80 percent GPA, Achievement Matters! will honor students who earn an 80 percent or greater GPA. Honor Cards, which were a cornerstone of the former Renaissance Program, will be presented to students who earn the right to be in the Achievement Matters! program. Achievement Matters! honor cards will offer discounts to students as well as Centennial faculty and staff; these discounts are generously provided by area business partners. Other elements of this program will be unveiled throughout the school year - stay tuned!

New Student Registration Schedule for 2009-10
Registration for new students entering Centennial in the fall of the 2009-2010 school year is listed below:
  • July 28: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • July 29: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • July 31: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • August 3: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • August 4: 9:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm
  • August 5: 9:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm
  • August 6: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • August 12: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • August 13: 9:00am-12:00pm
Enrollments are on a walk-in basis and will take place in the Centennial Media Center. To ensure that your registration goes smoothly, it is critical that you provide all of the required documents at the time of enrollment. Please refer to the registration flyer (English | Spanish) for a complete list of required documents. After August 13th, enrollments will require an appointment, which should be scheduled with Centennial’s counseling office.

Fulton County Announces Summer Reading List
Parents can help their children stay active this summer through the adventures of a good book. The Fulton County School System has created a summer reading list for all grade levels. See list.