Ridge News
August 14, Issue 1
Important Dates
August 20: Probe College and Career Fair
August 25: Parent Information Night
September 7: Labor Day (No School)
Curriculum Office
Parent Information Night
Parents and caregivers are invited to join us on Tuesday, August 25th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for Parent Information Night. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of sessions and attend multiple topics throughout the evening. More details will be shared soon. There will be a Dual Enrollment informational Meeting at 5:0O PM.
Final Exam Exemption Policy (Pilot Program)
Students may qualify to exempt the final exam by meeting all of the following criteria by the end of the term:
Academic Performance: Maintain a weighted grade average of 90% or higher in the course. Advanced Placement courses with an unweighted grade average of 80% or higher do apply to the academic performance criteria.
Attendance: Accumulate no more than 3 total absences (excused or unexcused) for this period in a quarter, or no more than 7 total absences across the semester. School-sponsored activities (ACT) do not count against this total.
Conduct: Have no academic integrity infractions on record (specifically Rule 11F: Cheating or Rule 11H: Plagiarism).
Students who meet the eligibility requirements may choose to exempt a final exam or take the exam if they wish without negative impact to their overall grade.
Seniors may exempt their second semester finals with only the academic performance criteria of the final exam exemption policy. First semester exemptions must follow all criteria, attendance, conduct.
For more information please see the Alert sent in ParentSquare on August 4th.
General Announcements
Required Back-to-School Documents on ParentSquare
Peachtree Ridge and GCPS required back to school documents were emailed or share in the app to families through ParentSquare. Parents will need to make sure they have set up their account in order to sign these important documents.
Attendance Notes
Parents please use ParentVue to send notes ONLY for full day absences. Parents can now submit a attendance note before 9:00AM for current day absences. After 9:00AM please wait until the following day to submit absence notes through ParentVue.
Partial absences/Tardies need to bring in a note to the front desk or send an email to PRHS.Attendance@gcpsk12.org.
Dress Code
Reminder of PRHS dress expectations.
Prom/Homecoming Combo Tickets
Attention JUNIORS AND SENIORS!
One more day to buy the HoCo/Prom Combo Ticket. Juniors and Seniors can buy one (1) combo ticket on GoFan using Student ID number as the access code.
Please email elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org if there are any issues with the access code.
Order Your 2026–2027 PRHS Yearbook
Don't miss out on capturing this school year's unforgettable memories! Secure your copy of the Peachtree Ridge High School yearbook early— guarantee your order by purchasing by January 31 before quantities become limited.
Seniors parents, you can also celebrate your graduate with a dedicated Senior Ad! Ads must be created and purchased by October 31.
How to Order: Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter school code 25659 (or scan the QR code on the flyer).
Note: Purchasing a senior ad does NOT automatically include a yearbook, so be sure to order both!
Mane Event: Balloons and Online Store
Celebrate with balloons delivered by the school store!
Scholastic Images
Please visit the Scholastic Images website for your custom Class Rings, Letter Jackets, Senior Packages, and Personalized Announcement orders! Click this link for more information.
Scholastic Images will be on campus throughout the year during lunches. The next date is Wednesday, September 2nd.
Good News to Celebrate
Athletics Lions of the Month
April
Elise Park- Golf
Ceasar Paez-Perez- Baseball
Coach Sutton- Soccer
Counseling Office
Upcoming College Visits
Click the button below to see which colleges and military admissions is coming to Peachtree Ridge. See the counseling office for more information.
Probe College Fair
Don't miss the annual Peachtree Ridge High School College Fair on August 20th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM!
We are hosting representatives from over 50 colleges and universities, as well as the PRHS Senior Sponsor. Whether you are looking for information on specific majors, financial aid, or campus life, this event is designed to give students and parents direct access to admissions experts.
To register and see the full list of participating schools, head over to RegisterProbe.com.
Class of 2027
Senior Information
Class of 2026 and their parents, WELCOME to your senior year. To stay up-to-date on all the senior activities and information:
- Check the Senior Website page (button above)
- Read the Monthly Senior Newsletter. Senior Newsletter are sent the first Friday of the Month.
- Join and check the Class of 2027 Google Classroom (Seniors only)
Senior Newsletters:
SchooLinks
We are aware of recent communication that was sent by SchooLinks to parents of senior students regarding authorization for SchooLinks to share student information with external stakeholders. Please note that this was a new process and SchooLinks has since disabled this function. Parents no longer need to complete the authorization process referenced in the email.
We apologize for any confusion this communication may have caused. SchooLinks is a program used in GCPS for college and career readiness platform. Parents can learn more about SchooLinks here.
Ridge Recovery
School Plus
Peachtree Ridge High School’s Ridge Recovery program provides multiple options for students to earn back lost course credits. Sessions are offered multiple times throughout the year. School Plus is an after-school online supplementary class for all grade levels (9–12) to recover academic courses needed for graduation, and registration opens soon!
Credit Recovery (Seniors)
Designed exclusively for SENIORS who need to make up credit from a previously failed course. This after-school online program allows students to recover credit in just one month, helping them stay on track for graduation.
PTSA
PRHS Community School News
Do you have a Question about:
Driver's Education?
SAT/ACT Prep Classes?
Defensive Driving?
ESOL?
Summer PE/Health?
Credit Recovery?
End Zone after-school tutoring?
Facility Rental?
Contact the Community School
CARE CLOSET
Is your family in need of food or hygiene items?
The Peachtree Ridge CARE Closet is available to our cluster families in need of shelf-stable food and hygiene items. To request a box or bag, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TgTXip5zFCLc29qg6.
You may also contact the PRHS Community School to request items or donate to our CARE Closet.
Please reach out via email at prhs.communityschool@gcpsk12.org or by phone at 678-512-6041.
End Zone
Need tutoring? Use this link to sign up for tutoring in the End Zone.
Want to be an End Zone Tutor? Apply using this link.
PRHS Driver's Education
Peachtree Ridge Community School has five different sessions of Driver's Ed schedule for the 26-27 school year. Register on MyPaymentsPlus.com.
Driver's Education FAQ
When does class meet?
Session 1 - Oct 19- Nov 4 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206
Session 2 - Jan 19- Feb 4 - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-8 PM in B206
Session 3 - Mar 15- Mar 31- Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206
Session 4 - June 14-17- Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206
Session 5 - July 12-15 Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206
Do I need to attend every class to earn credit for Driver's Ed?
YES! You must be present at ALL classes to earn credit.
What should I bring to class?
You will need to bring a pencil, water bottle, and dinner or a snack.
What is the deadline to register?
Please see MPP for each session’s deadlines.
When do I get to practice driving?
Students must complete 30-hours of classroom learning, log 20 hours of driving time with a parent, and be comfortable behind the wheel, BEFORE driving time can be scheduled. Driving times are based on instructor and student availability and are scheduled on a first-response basis. We strive to complete driving with students within 120 days from course completion.
What does the class cost?
$450 - in-person class plus 6 hours driving, $385 - 6 hours driving ONLY
Additional driving time may be scheduled for $65/hour.
What if I have additional questions?
Contact Kim Hunsaker at 678-512-6041 or email prhs.communityschool@gcpsk12.org. Visit our page at https://peachtreeridgehs.gcpsk12.org/directory/community-school/drivers-education.
GDEC Driver's Education Grant Flyer
The Georgia Driver’s Education Commission offers the Georgia Driver’s Education Grant Scholarship Program to offer driver’s education to Georgia students.
Scholarship info:
May only be applied toward a standard 30/6 driver’s education course (30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction).
The student’s parent/guardian must agree to complete forty (40) hours of supervised driving with the student.
Scholarships must be awarded before a student begins their driver’s education course
WHO CAN APPLY?
Georgia residents, ages 15-17
Must possess a valid Georgia Instructional Permit or Driver’s License
Students enrolling in a 30/6 Driver’s Education Program.
For more information on the GDEC scholarship AND TO APPLY:
https://www.gahighwaysafety.org/gdec-resources/
Email: gdec@gohs.ga.gov
Phone: 404-656-2769
Free Family Literacy Classes (English)
The GCPS International Newcomer Center is offering Free Family (English) classes at the International Newcomer Center. Registration and Placement Test is open August 25 and 26 from 9:00AM to 12:00 PM at the International Newcomer Center 495 Maltbie Street, Lawrenceville. Spaced is limited and for GCPS parents and caregivers.
