Cambridge High School Newsletter
15th Anniversary of Excellence
National Merit Semifinalists Announced!
Congratulations to the Cambridge National Merit Semifinalists!
- Ruhaan Dhir
- Charles Gerber
- Ayaan Gogate
- Tianyu Liang
- Jonah Shapiro
A National Merit Semifinalist is a high-achieving student who earned an exceptional score on the PSAT/NMSQT, placing among the top performers nationwide. From approximately 1.3 million test-takers each year, about 16,000 students are selected as Semifinalists, representing roughly the top 1% of students in Georgia.
Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment, and best wishes as you continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships!
PSAT Make-ups
We fell just short of our PSAT participation goal of 95%, so we are offering one final make-up opportunity on Thursday, October 22, at 10:00am.
This make-up session comes with an extra incentive!
Sophomores and juniors who complete the PSAT by Thursday will be entered into a raffle for VIP Parking for the month of November.
Freshmen who complete the PSAT by Thursday will earn Free entrance to a Cambridge sporting event.
We are asking students that have not yet completed the PSAT, please take advantage of this final opportunity. We are counting on everyone to help us reach our goal!
End of Semester Information
Details regarding the end of Semester 1 were sent to parents and guardians on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. To view the message in its entirety, please visit Academics > End of Semester Information.
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Nine-week grades were posted last week. Please take a moment to review your student's grade report and attendance record. Information regarding class failure and attendance data can be found in the parent/guardian communication linked above.
Final Assessments will be administered in all courses at the conclusion of the first semester.
- English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Advanced Placement (AP), and World Language assessments are cumulative and will count as a Minor Assessment (35% weight category) in Canvas and Infinite Campus.
- Other courses will include either a Final Assessment or a Final Gradable Experience, which will also count as a Minor Assessment (35% weight category) in Canvas and Infinite Campus.
- The Assessment Week schedule can be found below and under Our School > Bell Schedules.
- Final Assessments will not be administered early.
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Pre-approved absences during the final two weeks of the semester (December 7-18, 2026) will not be approved. Students are expected to be in attendance. The only exception applies to students who do not have a recovery opportunity from the final unit of study; those students may remain home on Friday, December 18. Please see the schedule below for details.
Junior Meetings
Junior Meetings Are Underway!
Junior Meetings provide students and families with an opportunity to discuss senior-year course selections and plans for life after high school with their CHS counselor.
Many of our 11th-grade families have not yet scheduled a meeting. These conferences are required by the State of Georgia for all juniors. Students who do not schedule a meeting will be called in at their counselor's convenience and will forfeit the opportunity to have a parent or guardian participate.
To schedule your meeting, visit: Students & Families > Counseling > Junior Planning, then click on your CHS counselor's sign-up link.
The College Family Plan Seminar
Parents of 10th and 11th Graders!
The decisions students make now can have a major impact on their college options later. Competitive applicants do not wait until Junior year to begin planning - THEY ARE 2 YEARS IN ALREADY. Strong academics, meaningful activities, and a clear strategy are built over time.
Now is the time to make sure your student is making the right choices—and using real data, not guesswork, to prepare for college admissions. The right activities, field of study, resume, classes, essays and more determine which colleges WANT your student - it’s not ONLY about grades and test scores anymore! Your student must STAND OUT! What’s your strategy?
Presented by PTSO Business Partner: The Family Plan
Cambridge High School - Media Center, Thursday, October 22
7:15–8:15 PM
Cambridge Bears PTSO is Now Tax-Exempt
We have something BIG to celebrate! The Cambridge Bears PTSO’s tax-exempt nonprofit status is officially confirmed by the IRS (meaning contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines)!
And that’s not all… our amazing Cambridge community has already raised $60,456 this school year! From supporting teachers and classroom mini grants to creating memorable experiences for our students, YOUR support is making a difference!
A huge THANK YOU to our families, students, faculty, staff, and business partners for showing up for our Bears! Want to see what we’re accomplishing together and learn how you can make an even bigger impact?
Check out the blog for all the exciting details, including how to become a member and double your impact through employer matching gifts! Read more: https://cambridgeptso.membershiptoolkit.com/501c3
Red Ribbon Week Starts Friday
Next week, Cambridge High School is joining schools and communities across the country to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and raise awareness about the importance of making healthy, drug-free choices!
For our high school students, these conversations matter now more than ever. The teen years bring new experiences, growing independence, and increased peer pressure. Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity to remind our students that their choices matter, their futures are bright, and it’s always okay to say NO to drugs and YES to their goals, health, and well-being!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Please consider joining us next week on Tuesday or Thursday to help us lead RRW activities and hand out prizes to students who participate. See more and sign up here: https://cambridgeptso.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/180815
Simons Summer Research Program
Request to be nominated!
CHS can nominate up to three students for this summer outreach program. Students must be 11th graders interested in science who demonstrate independence, creativity, & an aptitude for doing hands-on work.
Program Dates: June 28- August 6, 2027
Program Location: Stony Brook University in New York
Program Info:
www.stonybrook.edu/simons/about/
To request a nomination, email Mrs. Meredith at meredithf@fultonschools.org by 3:30pm on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Belize Information Meeting - October 27
In June 2028, students will explore Belize through an exciting mix of adventure, hands-on conservation, including snorkeling along the Belize Barrier Reef, ziplining through the rainforest, visiting the beautiful island of Tobacco Caye, and more! RSVP for our informational meeting on October 27, at 6:00 pm, in the Vet Building, to learn more about this unforgettable adventure: https://rsvp.eftours.com/tzehd2k “
Cambridge Student Organizations and Clubs
Cambridge High School has more than 60 clubs and student organizations, with new clubs still forming! Encourage your student to get involved, explore their interests, and find a place just for them in our Club and Student Organization Directory.
Senior Portraits - New Dates Added!
If your senior has not had their senior portrait taken, for the yearbook, Legacy Studios has the following dates available at their studio. Check their website for more information and to book your session.
November 7 and 8
November 14 and 15
Legacy Studios - Choose your school, Cambridge
