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Originally delivered on 1/13/2025 9:17 am

SUBJECT: Class of 2027 Newsletter | Edition 5 | 1.13.25

Class of 2027 Newsletter - January 13, 2025
Kaye's Corner
Preparing for Junior Year

Happy New Year! 


Scheduling for next school year is underway, and here is the scheduling timeline for students in Grade 10!  Please don't hesitate to reach out for any clarifying questions. 

- Kaye Boykin

10th Grade Scheduling Timeline:

January 10 – 31, 2025

  • SY 25/26 Course Registration Forms are available in Class of 2027 Google Classroom (Class code: udw6d6g).  10th grade students with their parents are invited to fill out a course selection form based on their "first choice" response on the "intentions" survey or the program that they feel would be the overall best fit for them.  There are four course registration forms:

Option 1: IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) - https://forms.gle/QMn9rArhNe47FfbeA

Option 2: IB Career-related Programme (IB CP) - https://forms.gle/66ks6yqvkxH6ABue8

Option 3: Dual Enrollment (DE) - https://forms.gle/TpHzynfYffwosEEN8

Option 4: Other Academic Options (IB Course Candidate, AP, ACCA, WBL, College-prep, etc.) - https://forms.gle/RCxQD2mQpeacecT96

The links to each form may also be accessed by going here: 

https://classroom.google.com/c/NzE5NTIxNDM0MjQy/a/NzQ0MjY5NzY3MjY4/details

Students will fill out only ONE form and read the form thoroughly.  By filling out a course registration form for a particular program like (IB, DE, ACCA, etc.) does NOT guarantee entrance into that program, you must meet the criteria and be accepted into these academic programs.

January 13 – February 7, 2025

  • DE Academic Consultation Meeting - rising juniors interested in Dual Enrollment, must set up a meeting with the College/Career Advisor, Ms. Anderson, to discuss whether DE is a good fit for you, your transportation options, and our partner schools.  Meeting dates are from January 13th - February 7th, and go here to set up an appointment with Ms. Anderson:  https://calendly.com/ms-anderson-ccc

January 15, 2025

  • “IB Student Interest Meeting” an IB meeting for students interested in taking IB classes will be held on Wednesday, January 15th at 2:30 PM in the Theatre.  All rising juniors who expressed an interest in taking IB classes will be invited to this meeting.  Students will hear from former and current IB students who participated in IB DP, IB CP or Course Candidate.

January 16, 23, and 30, 2025

  • 10th Grade Scheduling “Drop-In” Help Sessions - every Thursday in January (1/16, 1/23, and 1/30) from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Ms. Boykin will be holding a "scheduling" drop-in session via Zoom for students and parents to stop by to get help and ask questions.


https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/j/2509293547?pwd=MXd3Smh5VGNCOSt3SEVBUlc0bm1FQT09&omn=89918995411


Meeting ID: 250 929 3547
Passcode: 47540


January 21-31, 2025

  • Individual 1:1 conference will be held with students who are taking regular level courses, and who are "off-track.” Students will be meeting with the grade-level counselor and Graduation Coach to devise a “catch-up” plan.

January 22, 2025

  • IB MYP Parent Night – Dr. Jenkins, IB MYP Coordinator, will be hosting a parent meeting via Zoom for 2nd semester.  Meeting time/link – TBD.

January 23, 2025

  • “One Goal” Recruitment Meeting - selected 10th grade students will be invited to the recruitment meeting to learn more about One Goal a two-year mentoring program. The meeting will take place January 23rd in the Media Center during 2nd and 4th period.  Rising 11th grade students are invited based on a GPA of 80+/-.

February 3-14, 2025

  • An individual 1:1 meeting with Ms. Boykin and Ms. Costarides (IB Coordinator) will begin with potential IB students to determine the appropriate IB program.  Students should come to their advisement conferences prepared by having both the intentions survey and course registration form completed.

February 11, 2025

  • Small group meetings will be held for students entering Dual Enrollment and ACCA programs.  Students who signed up to participate in ACCA (CTAE pathway or a DE program) will meet with the ACCA Counselor and NAHS Counselors.

February 17 – March 7, 2025

  • Individual"one-on-one" conferences will be held for students who are taking non IB Options: regular/honors-levels, AP or IB Course Selection and Pathway Completion." 


Other Class Announcements:

  • IB MYP Project – deadline is February 27, 2025.  This culminating project will count as a summative grade in your core classes.  For students new to NAHS this semester, please meet with Dr. Jenkins (RM 6163) and complete your "alternative" IB MYP project.
  • Transcripts with first semester grades have been updated in Parchment, place a new order to “self” in Parchment (http://www.parchment.com) to see your first semester grades.

PSAT Interpretation Night – Tuesday, January 14th at 6:00 PM

We are partnering with Applerouth to host a PSAT Score Interpretation Zoom Night for Parents (and students) this coming Tuesday, January 14th at 6pm! Find out what your students’ scores mean and how they can help you create a personalized study plan to prepare for the official SAT or future PSAT exams!  

Register here: https://forms.gle/isB1ex6beemPm6gh9

Nathan's Driving School Information

Reminder: Nathan's Driving School after school session is available this spring starting in March. You can register at https://www.nathansdrivingschool.com/nahs

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QUICK LINKS
Monday, January 13
9:00a JV Region Wrestling Duals
6:00p Baseball Interest Meeting
Tuesday, January 14
9:30a Advisement Assembly for Student Athletes
10:00a Senior Parent Night
11:00a Atlanta History Center Speaker
6:00p Varsity Basketball @North Forsyth HS
Wednesday, January 15
2:00p Rising Junior IB Meeting
5:00p Varsity Swim Team @Washington Park
5:30p JV Basketball @Therrell HS
5:30p DLI rising 9th Grade
Class of 2027 COMMUNICATIONS


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