HEADLINER NEWS and ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Peachtree Ridge Summer Hours. Beginning June 7, the Front Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Community School will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, it is open from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Both offices are closed on Fridays.

Missed an exam? If a student missed a final exam and was not able to make it up with the teacher during post planning days, the student should call (678-957-3147) and schedule a time during the month of June with Frances Wallace to take the exam. The teacher will leave a copy of the exam for each student who missed the final exam in the Curriculum Office before leaving for the summer.

Report Cards. Report Cards will be mailed home from the county office on June 1. If you have moved recently and have not notified us of your change of address, please get us that information. Refer to the process on our counseling website at http://www.peachtreeridge.org/department_pages/PRHSGuidance/index7.html

Common State Academic Standards. On Wednesday, June 2, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, please join us here at Peachtree Ridge as the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), along with the help of governors, school chiefs, and education leaders from across the country, will release the Common Core State Standards. The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is a state-led effort launched more than a year ago to develop clear, robust academic standards to prepare students for success in college and careers. The standards were drafted by a working group of teachers, content experts, and leading researchers, and are also informed by the best models from within the U.S. and abroad and nearly 10,000 public comments. This event marks the end of the development phase of the Common Core State Standards Initiative and the beginning of the adoption process in the individual states. In addition to featured speakers and panelists, experts will also be available to answer questions about the program. Need more information? Visit www.corestandards.org or contact Annie Friedman at afriedman@gpgny.com or 646-495-1917.

ACADEMICS

Summer Reading. The Language Arts Department summer reading assignments are now available at http://www.peachtreeridge.org/index4.html. Students should choose a title from a reading list that is unique to their rising grade-level. Please read each assignment list carefully. All summer reading assignments will be due during the first week of each student's language arts course. If you have questions, please contact Tom Myers, Language Arts Department Chair, at tom_myers@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.

Summer School? Summer school this summer will run from June 15 - July 14. For more information or to register, please go to the Gwinnett Online Campus website at http://www.gwinnettonlinecampus.com.

Need an online class this summer? Are you looking for a way to get ahead in school, free up a period to take an elective, or need to make up a class? It is time to get online. Registration for the Gwinnett Online Campus summer term is open. Online courses offer a convenient way to earn credits towards graduation. They offer 76 different course offerings this summer, and have added honors courses in many areas, and work-based learning. Registration and payment are made entirely online at the Gwinnett Online Campus website at http://www.gwinnettonlinecampus.com. From now until June 5, the cost for each semester-course is $225. During late registration, from June 6 - 8, the cost is $275. For more information, check out the flyer at http://www.peachtreeridge.org/index_files/OnlineCampusSummerOpportunities.pdf

Summer Assignments. Taking an AP class next year? You have some work to do over the summer. Check out our PRHS website at http://www.peachtreeridge.org/index3.html

Gateway Retest. We are offering the Gateway Retest on Monday June 14 here at PRHS.
8:00 am - Science (plan on arriving at 7:30)
12:00 pm - Social Studies (plan on arriving by 11:30)
You do not need to register. Just come if you need to retest!

Our newspaper takes top honors! The Roar submits work to two major competitions each year and we are proud to announce some fabulous results! We won General Excellence, First Place - which means we were recognized as the best overall scholastic newspaper/news magazine in Gwinnett County. At the Georgia Scholastic Press Association Awards (state-wide), we earned a Superior rating for News magazines (highest possible score). Additionally Judy Kim won superiors for her cover photograph of Kenya Townsend and for her photo of the window painting. Ben Wolk won a superior for his story on the girls softball team.
Additionally, we won the following at the Gwinnett Daily Post awards:
Best Opinion Column - 2nd Place, Katie Austin (KT's Corner)
Best Sports Story - 2nd Place, Amy Boudreau (football wrap-up)
Best News Photo - First Place, Judy Kim (photo of window painting)
Best Sports Photo - 2nd Place, Alyssa Pugel (photo of a Bradley Roby interception return)
Best Feature Photo - 2nd Place, Judy Kim (cover photo of Kenya Townsend)
And the staff won:
Best Features Section
Best Sports Section (for the 5th year in a row)
Best Photography
Best Design/Layout

UPCOMING EVENTS, ITEMS OF INTEREST

Readers Rally. Do you like reading novels? Do you plan to read novels for fun this summer? Come by room C113 to get information about joining Peachtree Ridge's 2010 READERS RALLY TEAM. Readers Rally is a County-Wide competition in which students read novels from a pre-selected list. In the spring, school teams compete against each other in a blizzard of Quiz-Bowl type tournaments. (Quiz-Bowl questions focus on the novels' details.) The finalists even compete live on GCPS cable TV! Penny Cruise and Cindy Mollard are co-sponsoring this activity for the 2010-2011 school year. Check out the reading list at http://www.peachtreeridge.org/index_files/ReadersRallyList.pdf or visit the GLMA Peach website at http://www.glma-inc.org/peachaward.htm

Preview the Ridge. Rising Freshmen. This summer we are continuing the opportunity for rising freshman to Preview PRHS prior to school beginning. On July 29, from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, our Future Lions will Preview the Ridge. The time spent will be student driven with current PRHS students leading our rising freshman through a variety of activities. Additionally, we will be introducing our extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. For more information or for the registration form, please visit http://www.peachtreeridge.org/index_files/PreviewTheRidgeFlyer.pdf
During this preview students can expect to experience/learn more about:
The 9th grade Academy
Their Class Schedule
Their Locker
Tour of PRHS
Q & A with PRHS upperclassmen
PRHS Spirit Wear
Time in the Mane Event
Time to meet other Future Lions
A typical PRHS day
Extracurricular and Elective Opportunities
9th grade Academy expectations
Graduation requirements
Time Management and Study Skills

Community School. The Peachtree Ridge Community School has begun registration for our Summer session classes and a special set Summer Camp programs. Please see the Community School website for details, including registration forms and information on our Driver's Education programs. http://www.peachtreeridge.org/department_pages/PRHSCommunitySchool/index.html

SPORTS

Golf Honors. Congratulations to Zach Estep and Jack Walsh who were selected for the 2010 AAAAA All State Golf Team.

Football. Mark your calendars for our opening game next year against McEachern in the Georgia Dome on August 21.

COUNSELING INFORMATION

Check out our end of year information in our Weekly Counseling Newsletter at http://www.peachtreeridge.org/index_files/counselingnews.pdf

SENIOR SECTION

Transcript Requests. Transcript requests will be taken in the counseling office, cash only. Students are responsible for mailing their own transcripts. Final transcripts will be available for pick up beginning Monday, June 7.

Hope Scholarship. If you are eligible for the HOPE scholarship, please make sure that your social security number is on file with the counseling office. Failure to submit your social will result in forfeiture of HOPE funds. Please stop by counseling ASAP with a copy of your social security card.