Welcome Back to Milton!
We've had an extraordinary beginning. Enrollment continues to exceed projections. Enrollment continues to grow despite the economic recession. Although we won't have official figures for another week, it appears we will have over 2500 students. We've added another two double-portables to accommodate this growth. All portables are located behind the gymnasium.
Everyone appears to be off to a great start. The schedule for orientation/registration the week prior to school allowed parents and students to take care of many of the routine tasks before the official start of school. Over 90% of Milton students received early schedules, reserved lockers, submitted affidavits of residency and were issued textbooks last week.
Thanks to the many Milton staff, student and parent volunteers who helped out during the three days of registration. Additionally, we're grateful to the hundreds of parents and students who waited patiently to go through the various steps of registration. Although the lines were occasionally long (apologies to freshman parents), students had correct schedules and almost everything needed to start school on Monday.
We truly have the best student body anywhere. Kids returned energized and ready to go. Teachers and staff shared this same enthusiastic attitude and were primed and ready. The first week of school has been extremely smooth. It has been a great beginning to what promises to be our best year ever!
Ron Tesch
Upcoming Academic Evenings
August 20 7:00pm Senior Parent Night
September 14 7:00pm Milton Open House
September 22 7:00pm Freshmen Parent Night
November 19 7:00pm Junior Parent Night
Upcoming Testing Dates
August 17-21 EOCT Summer Make Ups
September 30 Georgia HS Writing Test
October 14 PSAT
Early Release Day - September 16
The first early release day of the school year will be Wednesday, September 16th. Students will follow an abbreviated school day schedule with an earlier release time. Buses will be running their regular routes; however, arrival times may vary slightly due to traffic. The teachers will utilize the next four hours of the school day to participate in professional development sessions aimed at improving overall instruction at Milton.
Senior Parent Night
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
August 20, 7:00pm
Milton Auditorium
Senior parents are invited to an informational meeting. Topics to be addressed include:
• HOPE Scholarship
• SAT and ACT prep options
• Military, Two-year, and Four-Year University options
• College Application Process
• Procedure for Transcript Request and Recommendation Letters
• How to locate scholarship opportunities
Attention Freshman Students
There will be an orientation meeting on Wednesday, August 19th, in the Auditorium for all freshmen during 4th period. Please check with your 4th period teacher for details.
Affidavit of Residency
Any students in grades 9th through 11th who have not turned in their Affidavit of Residency are required to do so immediately. Forms should be taken to Mrs. Davis in Room 1340.
FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Please click on the links below to access information on the right to inspect and review student education records.
English
Spanish
Student Handbook
In response to budget cuts, we have elected to put our student handbook on the MHS website this year. Hard copies are available in the Media Center and the Administrative Offices. On Monday, 8/17, teachers will be asked to review the highlights of our handbook (dress code, lunch policy, tardiness, etc.) during homeroom. We are asking that parents take time to review the entire handbook with your student. For easy access to the student handbook, use the following link: http://www.miltonhighschool.com/pdf/student_handbook_0910.pdf. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may have caused you.
Local School Advisory Committee (LSAC) Positions Open
Milton High School is holding nominations for vacancies to serve on the Milton High School Local School Advisory Council for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years. There are two vacancies for parent representatives and two for parent businesspersons.
To serve on the LSAC as a parent or guardian you must have a student enrolled at Milton High School for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years, excluding parents or guardians who are also employees of Milton High School. Two of the parent positions must be businesspersons and have a student enrolled at Milton High School. The positions are a two-year term.
A minimum of 4 meetings are scheduled each year. Meetings are usually on Thursday mornings. They begin at 7:30 a.m. and typically adjourn by 9:00 a.m. Exact dates and times for the meetings will be confirmed later this year.
Applications need to be submitted by Friday, August 14th.
The election will be conducted the evening of Milton High School's Open House on Monday, September 14, 2009.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate for one of these positions please contact Ms. Kathy Davis at 770-740-7000 ext. 131 or e-mail Ms. Davis at Davisk@fulton.k12.ga.us.
You will be asked to submit a single paragraph indicating your background and experience. We will include this information in a summary document for parents when they vote to select representatives.
What are Local School Councils (LSAC)?
The establishment of local school councils is intended to help bring parents and the community together with teachers and school administrators to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other's concerns, and share ideas for school improvement. School Councils provide advice, recommendations, and assistance to the school principal on matters relating to student achievement and school improvement.
The members of the school council are accountable to the constituents they serve and shall:
• Maintain a school-wide perspective on issues
• Regularly participate in school council meetings
• Participate in information and training programs
• Act as a link between the school council and the community
• Encourage the participation of parents and others within the school community
• Work to improve student achievement and performance
TAG Department
Please click on the following link to read the "Notification to Parents of the Screening and Referral Process for Gifted Services"
Traffic Flow and Parking
Vehicles should not block any fire lanes located around the school. Students may only be dropped off at the front of the school in the carpool lane. Students may NOT be dropped off in the back of the school near the gym, in the bus lanes, or in the faculty parking lot.
For information and diagrams of the parking and traffic flow for Milton, please go to the Milton HS Website, click on General Information and then Parking Information.
Visitor parking is located in the faculty parking lot next to the handicapped parking spaces. Individuals are NOT to park near the activity buses at the front of the school.
Only vehicles with valid parking permits may park on the Milton campus. Those who park illegally or who violate campus traffic laws may be booted.
When parking on campus, please be sure any valuables in your vehicle are stored out of sight and that your vehicle is properly locked and secured.
Media Center Reminder
The Media Center is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the school day, if not with a class, students may access the media center by having a pass from their teacher AND their required photo ID cards which are issued at the beginning of the school year. This card is also required to check out books. Students are responsible for all materials checked out on their card. Students may not check out books for other students.
The Media Center is also open during lunch. Students may enter through the cafeteria access doors without a pass or ID card. Students are encouraged to eat lunch first because once entering the media center students must stay the remainder of the period.
Media Center Policies
1. Book loan time is 2 weeks. Books can be renewed. Overdue fine is $.15 per school day.
2. Reference Materials may be checked out after 3:00 p.m. and are due back prior to first period the next morning. Overdue fine is $2.00 per day.
3. Students are required to pay for damaged and/or lost books.
4. No food or drink is allowed. (Water bottles are acceptable.)
5. Copies and computer printouts are $.10 per page.
6. Fulton County Board of Education Computer Usage Policies must be followed. Failure to do so will result in loss of privileges.
7. Replacement ID card can be purchased for $5.00.
8. All accounts must be cleared with the Media Center before withdrawing or graduating from MHS.
Yearbook Information
Yearbook sales envelopes were distributed in homeroom the first week of school. If your student did not receive one, he/she can pick one up in the front office or in room 2301. Prices are as follows:
$80.00 -- If reserved before October 1, 2009
$85.00 -- If reserved after October 1, 2009
$95.00 -- If purchased at delivery (May 2010)
Please make checks payable to Milton High School. We will order a very limited number of extra annuals. If you want a yearbook, reserve one. Envelopes may be returned to the front office or room 2301.
If you have questions please email Ms. Plonka at Plonka@fultonschools.org.
Fulton County School Board
Community Meetings
Each Board member holds monthly community meetings to keep residents informed about issues and to give citizens the opportunity to comment on Board agenda items.
Katie Reeves- District 2 Meetings
8/18/09 9:30 AM Webb Bridge Middle
9/15/09 7:00 PM Milton High
10/13/09 9:30 AM Alpharetta Elementary
11/17/09 9:30 AM Creek View Elementary
12/15/09 9:30 AM Birmingham Falls Elementary
1/19/09 9:30 AM Lake Windward Elementary
2/16/09 7:00 PM Alpharetta High
3/16/09 9:30 AM Crabapple Crossing Middle
4/20/09 9:30 AM Manning Oaks Elementary
Milton High School Newcomers' Luncheon
Are you new to the area with questions about the community, extra curricular activities, and how to have your student get the most out of his/her high school experience?
Then join us for lunch at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, August 25, at the Smoke Jack's restaurant on Main Street in downtown Alpharetta.
You'll have a chance to participate in an informal gathering of new parents (just like you!) along with a few PTA respresentatives. We'll help ease you into your new life at Milton! Please RSVP to Michele Bryan at michele.bryan@comcast.net by Friday, August 21.
Adults only please.
Dutch Treat.
This Week
August 15, Saturday
Cross Country Time Trial at Milton
August 17, Monday
5:00 PM - Softball JV vs. South Forsyth at Milton
7:00 PM - Softball Varsity vs. South Forsyth at Milton
August 18, Tueday
5:30 PM - Softball JV vs. Woodstock at Milton
August 19, Wednesday
7:00 PM - Softball Varsity vs. Central Gwinnett at Mill Creek HS
August 20, Thursday
7:00 PM - Senior Parent Night, MHS Auditorium
August 21, Friday
8:00 PM - Softball Varsity vs. W.Laurens at Mill Creek HS
August 22, Saturday
Cross Country - Alcovy Dual
8AM - 6PM - Softball Varsity Hawk/Bulldog Invitational at Mill Creek HS
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