ACT Information
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The ACT will be offered to JUNIORS ONLY on the morning of Wednesday, March 13th. If your student is in the 11th grade and is interested in participating in the ACT exam, please complete this link by Monday, January 8th: ACT sign-up form. This is NOT a requirement but an additional opportunity for juniors who would like to take the ACT for free.
If you have any further questions, please email Valeria Moyer: moyervl@fultonschools.org. Thank you
Students & Families
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Johns Creek High School News Feed
CELEBRATIONS
Last weekend, 9 students traveled to Savannah to attend the Georgia Beta Club State Convention. The following students placed and qualify to compete at the National Beta Convention this summer.
- Beverly Zheng: Best in Show & 1st Place Painting Division II
- Kaylee Xiao: 1st Place Painting Division I & 2nd Place On-Site Drawing
- Sofie Ouyang: 4th Place Jewelry
- Ishita Sukul: 1st Place French
- Emaan Abedi, Ishita Sukul, Eesha Velluri Narender: 4th Place Marketing and Communications
NEWS & NOTES
See attachments for information regarding Final Graded Experiences (FGE's) and the Grading FAQ. FGE's begin on Friday.
Dual Enrollment Information Night- Save the Date: Students interested in applying for dual enrollment for the 24-25 school year, including returning DE students, need to attend the virtual information session on January 31, 2024 at 6pm. Important information will be covered including Auburn First and Georgia Tech Distance Math and Computer science programs. Teams event link will be shared at a later time.
Current Dual Enrollment Students: Continue to send in your spring DE schedules. These are due the first day of second semester (1/3/24) but the sooner the better so your JCHS schedule can be completed. Students with last names Dh-Ji send to Ms. Latham.
Current FVS/GAVS students: Please verify you have requested your second semester online course(s). Check your student portals for spring registration and put in the request asap if needed. For yearlong courses, the second semester is indicated by “B” at the end of the course title.
Applerouth Presents “Inside the APs: Setting Yourself Up for Success:” Tomorrow, Thursday, December 7th, 8pm, Virtual. Applerouth’s AP experts will teach students:
- How to stay on-track in fast-paced AP courses
- Strategies to manage the workload
- The structure of the AP exams
- Effective study and prep schedules
- How to get motivated and organized to study throughout the year
Register: https://applerouth.onecanoe.com/registration/create/?event_code=EVT83E2E
(Please note: If you cannot make it on this date, register anyway and we'll send a link to the webinar recording.)
The Princeton Review SAT, ACT, or Both? Not sure which test is right for you? Confused about test optional admissions? Join The Princeton Review on January 10th at 6:30pm for a virtual event covering all this and more. See attached flyer for registration information.
The Princeton Review ACT 31+ Test Prep Course: Princeton Review’s top ACT experts will teach you the proven strategies that have helped their students become top 5% test takers. Experienced at identifying the top-tier questions that trip up even elite scorers, 31+ instructors will make sure you are prepared for even the most challenging of questions. After just 36 hours of instruction, achieve a 31+ score or a 5-point increase depending on your starting score. Guaranteed, or your money back.* JCHS Students will get a 25% discount on the course with our exclusive promo code listed on the flyer. Payment plans available at checkout. This course will be online, live instruction, 9am-12pm, January 20-March 10, 2024, on Saturdays and Sundays. Will finish in time by the ACT being offered at JCHS in March for juniors. See flyer for more information and how to sign up.
JCHS Rising 9th Grade Information Night: If you have a rising 9th grader, join us on January 17th for our open house information night. This event is for current 8th graders and parents, and will feature school tours, extracurricular fair, and presentations from counseling and Principal Shearer. See flyer for more information.
Hello, junior class of Johns Creek HS. The ACT will be offered to JUNIORS ONLY on the morning of Wednesday, March 13th. If your student is in the 11th grade and is interested in participating in the ACT exam, please complete this link by Monday, January 8th: ACT sign-up form. This is NOT a requirement but an additional opportunity for juniors who would like to take the ACT for free.
If you have any further questions, please email Valeria Moyer: moyervl@fultonschools.org. Thank you.
PTSA Scholarship deadline - December 15th! - Attention Seniors! The PTSA is proud to announce the continuation of 3 scholarships that recognize your hard work and dedication throughout high school. The three scholarships are: The JCHS PTSA Laurel Schmitt Service Scholarship, the JCHS PTSA Trailblazer Scholarship, and the PTSA All-Rounder Scholarship. All JCHS Seniors that are PTSA members by 12/15/23 and have at least a GPA of 80% weighted may apply. Scholarships this year are up to $1000 each!
Scholarship applications and more details for each scholarship can be found at the PTSA Website under the Academic Enrichment link: https://johnscreekhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/scholarshipapps
Don’t delay and get your applications submitted ASAP!
Important News
Johns Creek Upcoming Events
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Thursday
4:30 PM FCS Board Meeting
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Friday
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December 18, 2023
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December 19, 2023
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December 20, 2023
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December 21, 2023
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December 22, 2023
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December 25, 2023
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December 26, 2023
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December 27, 2023
FCS District News
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FCS Board Bulletin for December 6, 2023
In this issue: December 5 Post-meeting Update; Superintendent's Report; Academics Division Update; Proposed 24-25 Calendar Update; Proposed 24-25 Calendar Update; and more.
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Parent Surveys Help Us Hear from Our Community
How do you make sure Fulton County Schools has your feedback on the most important items facing the district? By sharing your thoughts on the annual Georgia Department of Education Parent Survey.
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"Let's Talk Schools!" S3E8: Visual & Performing Arts
In episode eight, Superintendent Mike Looney speaks with Elizabeth M. Eppes, K-12 Visual Arts and Performing Arts Coordinator, and Chattahoochee High School Senior, Vivian Zhou, about our award-winning FCS arts programs.
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North Fulton National PTA Schools of Excellence Distinctions
Several PTAs in north Fulton made the commitment with their respective schools to enrich the experiences of stakeholders by meeting the National PTA standards for Family-School Partnerships. The year-long process...