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Collins Hill HS - October, 2024 Monthly Newsletter
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The month of October on The Hill is going to be great! We have several special events scheduled including Academic Letter Night for our Fall Honor students in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th who earned all A’s for both semesters during the 2023-2024 school year. We are also looking forward to hosting our third annual Collins Hill Fall Festival which will also include a celebration of 30 years of the Collins Hill Cluster.
I continue to be extremely proud of our students and the effort they are making to get to school and class on time, as well as their efforts to comply with following our NO PHONE ZONE in the classroom. I am hoping that our students' daily attendance and increased focus in the classroom will result in greater academic achievement this semester.
Please take a moment to review your child’s grades, discipline, and attendance via the Parent View app. You can also check your student's course history and progress towards graduation on the Parent Vue app.
Parents are now able to set automated grade notifications. Notifications can be customized to notify you when new assignments are graded as well as when grades fall below a threshold of your choosing. Click the link below for more information.
Finally, thank you for your patience as we have had to navigate rescheduling our Homecoming events. The game took place on September 30th but do to scheduling conflicts with the building and our DJ the dance will not be held until Saturday, November 2nd.
Mrs. Lee Augmon, Principal
Collins Hill High School
(770) 682- 4101
October 8 - Academic Letter Night
October 10-14 - Fall Break
October 24 - Community Fall Festival
October 29 - PSAT Day
November 2 - Homecoming Dance
September 2024 Student of the Month
Madison Curtis
Congratulations to the September 2024 Student of the Month Madison Curtis. Madison Curtis is member of the Best Buddies Club and she is the buddy liaison for the Best Buddy Club.
She participates in community activities. Helps while out on Community Based instructions.
She is working with our other schools and serves as a role model to students in the elementary level.
She has been on the Honor Roll all four years.
Congratulations Madison Curtis as our September 2024 Student of the Month.
October 2024 Student of the Month
Kennedy Washington
Congratulations to the October 2024 Student of the Month Kennedy Washington. Kennedy Washington is a member of the BETA Club, FBLA, Honor Society, Color Guard, NHS.
She participates in community activities, volunteers in senior living homes, assists at church with the sound/visual system, helps while out on Community Based instructions and writes letters to children in hospitals.
Kennedy has participated in the following extra-curricular/athletic activities here at CHHS: Beta Club, National Honors Society, National Computer Science Honors Society, VEX Robotics, UNICEF, Mu Alpha Theta, Sisters in STEM and Color Guard.
She has received the following honors: Governor’s Honor program finalist, Outstanding Student Award for AP Computer Science, Language Arts, Intro to Business Technology, Color Guard: most improved and most outstanding member, Accounting II: outstanding student.
Congratulations Kennedy Washington as our October Student of the Month.
Apply Now! Deadline to apply for Free and Reduced Lunch is September 13th. Get you application in the CHHS Cafeteria or online at the Gwinnett County Public Schools Website.
Picture Day Re-Takes are Thursday October 3rd during Eagle Time and all lunches. It will be in The Nest and is open to anyone who did not take their photo or did not like their original Picture Day photo.
Collins Hill Hockey team will play Johns Creek this Sunday 10/6/24 at 4:50 pm at the Duluth Ice Forum.
No purchase necessary!
Come out and support the team!
Attention Eagle Families: This year we are partnering with the Lions Club to provide vision screenings to students. If you would like your child to participate in the vision screening at Collins Hill, please print and complete the form linked here, and return the completed form to the Counseling Office no later than Tuesday, October 8.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nIdTGXTpPlUhISSpSz34PoOWV1WSIXq/view?usp=sharing
There will be four Credit Recovery windows for Collins Hill during SY24-25:Q1 - 9/9/24 through 10/4/24 (Registration deadline 9/13/24)
Q2 - 10/15/24 - 11/15/24 (Registration deadline 10/15/24)
Q3 - 1/13/25 through 2/12/25 (Registration deadline 1/13/25) and
Q4 - 2/24/25 - 3/28/25 (Registration deadline 2/24/25)
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Courses will be offered through Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) for students who failed a class with a grade between 50-69.
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This is a self-paced, online format.
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Students will work through each unit, scoring a 70% or higher on each unit post-test for the next unit to open.
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Students can work through the course work as quickly or as slowly as needed in order to master the material, but the deadline for each session is listed above.
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Students must pay $25 in MyPaymentsPlus for each credit recovery session.
Tests for units (post-tests) should only be taken during Eagle Time so that Eagle Time teachers can proctor. Students may also schedule a time to take their tests/final exams in the GOC Lab.
The final exam or EOC are also required to be taken at school once the course is finished.
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Once registration closes for each session, Dr. Childs and our counselors will work on getting students registered for their classes in the GAVS platform and scheduled as a 9th period in StudentVue.
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Once registration is complete Georgia Virtual, students will receive an email from them with instructions about how to access their class and get started on the coursework.
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GAVS sets the due date for each class as the day that students are enrolled in the class but students will have the credit recovery window to complete all of the tests/exams.
For us to register students for a GAVS credit recovery class, students MUST have an account with GAVS that does NOT use their school GSuite email.
Students having issues with their GAVS account should email Dr. Childs at heather.childs@gcpsk12.org
HOW TO CREATE A CREDIT RECOVERY ACCOUNT:
(IMPORTANT: Do NOT create another account if you have taken credit recovery in the past)
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Go to website: gavs.geniussis.com
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Click on “create student account”.
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Fill in ALL of the required information highlighted in yellow. Make sure you put in a personal email address NOT your school email. Click the Save button.
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The system will automatically assign you a Username and Password. Take a picture of or write it down so you won’t forget it (remember it is case sensitive).
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After your account has been created log out. Now, try logging back into your account to make sure it was created successfully.
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You MUST create an account if you have NEVER taken credit recovery before.
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Do NOT create a second account if you have taken credit recovery in the past.
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If you have forgotten your account username and password, email Heather Childs (heather.childs@gcpsk12.org).
2024/2025 DIGITAL DRIVER'S EDUCATION
The Community School Office is now accepting registration forms and payment for the October 21, 2024, thru November 1, 2024, digital via zoom driver's education session. You may stop by the Community School Office room #1.338/#1.339 or visit the school website under the classes tab at www.collinshill.org to download an application or obtain more information. Space is limited and reserved on the first come first served basis.
Fall Senior Parent Virtual Meeting
Attention 12th Grade Eagle Parents and Students:
Collins Hill is excited to host this year's first Fall Senior Parent Virtual Night on Tuesday, October 1st at 6:00 PM. This meeting, on Zoom, at the link below, is designed to help all senior parents as we navigate the final stretch of your student's high school journey. We will be covering a wide range of topics, including:
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Graduation Requirements
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Senior Meetings & Credit Checks
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Options for Off-track Seniors
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Post-Secondary Options & College Admissions Process
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Scholarships/Internships
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Financial Aid & Paying for College
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Parent/Student Counseling Appointments
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This is a crucial meeting to ensure your family is fully prepared for graduation in May. We strongly encourage all senior families to attend. Don’t miss out on this important opportunity!
Senior dues are $145. Payment can be made online at the Scholastic Images office (2955 Horizon Park Dr., Ste. D) or with the help of a representative when they are on campus on October 30.
Dues cover cap and gown, senior week, graduation tickets, class t-shirt* (while supplies last), etc. Dues do not include a yearbook, parking or prom.
*T-shirts can be picked up by reaching out to Mrs. Ebelhar (A116)
If you need help accessing the ParentVUE app, please sign up for an appointment here. We would love a chance to support you!
Even if you don't have time to volunteer, your membership contribution will assist the PTSA in their support of CHHS, students and staff. Our goal is to have at least ONE person from every household represented at Collins Hill join this year.
Scan the QR code or go to https://collinshilleagles.memberhub.com/ to join the CHHS PTSA
Current students needing to order transcripts:
Please visit your My Payments Plus account and look under the Events/Activities tab to order and pay for transcripts.
If you have moved to a new home address....
If you have moved, please update your student's address as soon as possible to ensure receipt of school mailings and to remain eligible for school transportation. We are required to have updated proofs of residency on file for all students.
Only the enrolling parent/guardian is allowed to submit address changes. Please follow the steps below to update your student’s information:
1. Fill out the Address Change Form.
2. Bring the form, proofs of residency, and the enrolling parent's ID to the counseling office.
NOTE: Please allow a minimum of two (2) business days for your requests to be processed. Students WILL NOT be issued a permanent bus change until ALL required documents are received.
Questions or Concerns? Please email Maura.pino@gcpsk12.org or call 678.376.8694
Need to update Emergency Contact information and/or parent phone numbers:
- Log on to your ParentVUE account
- Click on ParentVue >> Student Information >> Edit Information
- Follow the prompts to update each section as needed for each student
Need to update a parent email address....
This may only be done by the enrolling parent.
All email address changes must be made in person during regular school days, 7:15am-2:30pm
Please visit https://www.gcpsk12.org/Domain/11335
All activities and fees are now being paid through MyPaymentsPlus. All activities for Collins Hill will begin with CHHS. You can type CHHS in the search bar and all available activities for our school will pop up. Orientation Documents are located there as well and need to be signed.
Paying for school meals, fees, exams and activities online helps speed up lines, ensures the safety of your payment and is convenient and easy whether using the MyPaymentsPlus website or App. My Payments Plus is now also available on Google Play and the Apple's App Store!
Click on the below links for more information.
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Worried about paying for your child's medical care if an accident should happen? K & K's student accident insurance can help. Go to www.studentinsurance-kk.com and click the Enroll Now button for detail
We want to make sure you are aware of some important materials that are available to you and how you can access them. Please take a moment to look over these helpful documents!
Student/Parent Handbook - Click For Link To Document
Student Calendar - Click for Link to Student Calendar
Parent Portal Information - Click for Link to Document
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Website: www.collinshill.com
Location: 50 Taylor Road, Suwanee, GA, USA
Phone: 770-682-4100
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