Ridge News
December 12, 2025-2026 Issue 9
Important Dates
December 18-19: Q2/S1 Final Exams (Early Release)
December 22-January 2: Winter Break
January 5: 1st day of Quarter 3/Semester 2
January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (School Holiday)
January 22: Spring Registration Information Night
Curriculum Office
The 2026-2027 Course Registration
Please make sure you keep the Ridge News: Special Curriculum Edition handy as your guide to the 2026-2027 Registration Process. This includes all information, dates, and processes of creating a successful 2026-2027 Schedule for your student.
You can visit the PRHS Curriculum & Instruction Course Offerings Handbook to learn about the options and opportunities students have for the 2026-2027 school year to start discussing future academic goals with your students so you can make informed course choices.
Final Exams (Q2/S1)
PRHS final exams are half days due to the importance of the assessments and to provide students with ample studying time. Students will arrive at school during regular hours, but they will be dismissed at 11:40. The busses will take them home at this time. Also, lunch on these days will not be served at school. There are no check-outs during final exam blocks due to testing.
Exams cannot be taken early. If a student must miss an exam, students will receive a 0 until the exam is made up. Please schedule a make-up time with the teacher as soon as possible as updated grades may require an amended transcript.
Thursday, 12/18
7:10-9:25: 1st Block Exam
9:25-9:40: Class Change
9:40-11:40: 2nd Block Exam
Friday, 12/19
7:10-9:25: 3rd Block Exam
9:25-9:40: Class Change
9:40-11:40: 4th Block Exam
Students should bring their GCPS issued Chromebook fully charged for final exams on Thursday and Friday. Additional Chromebooks are not available. If your student has a damaged or lost Chromebook, please direct them to the Media Center for Chromebook support.
Quarter 2 Grades
Grades for GCPS Semester 1/Quarter 2 Final Exams, and EOC Assessments will be finalized in January upon return from Winter Break. When scores for the EOC assessments are available, teachers will enter them, and the grades will be visible in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Final transcripts will be available in StudentVUE/ParentVUE Wednesday, January 14th under the documents tab. You may need to toggle your Parent Portal Gradebook to see your student's Q2 grades.
Quarter 3
Quarter 3/Semester 2 will begin on Monday, January 5th when we return from Winter Break.
Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to make changes for spring courses as we do not have open seats in most of our elective courses. If there is an error in your student's schedule, please contact your student's counselors with your student's name, student number, and the course that is creating the error.
The following reasons are considered errors:
- A student is in a class that they have already passed (exception Team Sports).
- A student is in a class with the same teacher and the same course that they have previously failed.
- A student has not met the prerequisites for the elective course.
- A student does not have a full schedule, or they have too many courses.
General Announcements
Spring Semester Curriculum (2026-2027 Registration) Information Night
Parents, mark your calendars for our Spring Curriculum Registration Information Night on January 22. Specific topics will include Dual Enrollment, Career and Technical Education Industry Certifications, Gifted/AP Information, and New Math Curriculum, and more. Registration Information Night will not include a Meet the Teacher section.
Semester 2 AP Exam Registration Opening Soon
Students who are taking a new AP exam in the Spring Semester, registration opens soon on MyPaymentsPlus. Registration and payments for Semester 2 AP Exams will be open from January 5th through February 28th.
Prom Early Bird Tickets
- Prom is Saturday, March 21st at Gas South
- Tickets are sold on GoFan for $75 until December 31. On January 1, the price will increase.
- Students can purchase 2 tickets under their PRHS ID number.
- Guests must be between 14-20 years old.
Questions can be emailed to elaine.vernon@gcpsk12.org
Ticket Price increase to $90 on January 1st.
Good News to Celebrate
Athletics Lions of the Month
October
Kimorah Young - Flag Football
Elijah Bell - Football
Coach Warren - Swim and Dive
New GSLT Members Selected
Please congratulate our newest members of the Gwinnett Student Leadership Team (GSLT)! These sophomores join a group of outstanding student leaders in representing our school at a very prestigious level for the remainder of their high school career. They will be representing our school both locally and at a district level in making effective change happen in our community.
Jaden Thompson
Shreya Gangaram
Catalina Bianchi Ramos
Area 2 Reflections Winners
PTSA is proud to announce the following Area 2 Reflections Winners. They will move on to the next round in the Reflections Contest.
Emily Han: Literature & Photography
Joy Chen: Visual Arts
Sophia Lin: Visual Arts
Ellen Haein Jeong: Visual Arts
DECA 1st Place in Region Six
Please congratulate all of the following winners from our DECA Region Competition and have earned a spot to compete in the State Championships in February. These DECA competitors and their hard work earned the 1st place overall in DECA Region 6.
Alexandra Samayoa, Sophia Streltsova: 1st Buying & Merchandising Team Decision Making
Alany Ramos, Valeria Ruiz Benitez: 1st Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
Nicholas Forero, David Jimenez: 2nd Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
Chidi Omesuh, Andrew Sima: 1st Financial Services Team Decision Making
Carson Johannes, Leo Yoon: 4th Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
Aanya Freeman, Noah Harris: 2nd Marketing Management Team Decision Making
Alan Pompa: 2nd Principles of Business Management & Administration
Eli Fssehaie: 1st Principles of Entrepreneurship
Olivia Laverde: Rodriguez 2nd Principles of Entrepreneurship
Henry Bedard: 5th Principles of Finance
Sarem Melaku: 6th Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
Kavya Singh: 7th Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
Arjun Narra: 2nd Principles of Marketing
Cole Kunstel: 4th Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making
Devansh Sharma: 4th Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making
Jacob Chandar, Ayan Kabir: 6th Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making
Darin Kim, Essa Yoonas: 2nd Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making
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.
School Plus Session 3
SCHOOL PLUS is an after-school online supplementary class for students to recover core academic courses needed for graduation. Courses are offered through Imagine Learning. See flyer below for more information.
Class of 2026
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 the Class of 2026 Google Classroom (Seniors only)
Senior Newsletters:
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
Sophomore Parking
Peachtree Ridge is opening up 25 parking spots for Sophomores. This is first come first serve on MyPaymentsPlus. See Ms. Kim Hunsaker (Kim.Hunsaker@gcpsk12.org) in the front office if you have any questions.
Student Eligibility:
You must have a valid Driver's License LEARNERS PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTED!
Parking Fee:
$7O for the School Year- Register and Pay on MyPaymentsPlus under Events & Activities.
Permits are Non-Transferable and Non-Refundable!
Documents Required:
Copy of Driver's License Card/Temporary Paper DL
Copy of Current Automobile Insurance Card
Copy of MyPaymentsPlus Payment Receipt DIGITAL COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED!
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.
Ongoing Items
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 Monday, January 26th.
Order your Yearbook Now
Yearbooks can be ordered at yearbookordercenter.com #25659.
Order by January 31 to be guaranteed a copy. After January 31, the final bulk order is placed and books are sold either until we sell out or May 15. Senior yearbooks will be distributed at the Senior Picnic and Underclass books May 4-5 in the Commons during all lunches. Email Natalie Bahun(A112) with questions.
Peachtree Ridge High School Launches All Pro Dad Chapter (Ridge Dads) – 30 with Dad Series
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our All Pro Dad Chapter (Ridge Dads) at Peachtree Ridge High School! All Pro Dad is a fun and meaningful program designed to bring dads (or father figures) and their teens together. Through this initiative, families will have opportunities to connect, grow, and build lasting memories. Click the link to learn more and sign up.
Mane Event: Balloons and Online Store
Celebrate with balloons delivered by the school store!
PRHS Driver's Education
Peachtree Ridge Community School has five different sessions of Driver's Ed schedule for the 25-26 school year. Register on MyPaymentsPlus.com.
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
Driver's Education FAQ
When does class meet?
Session 1 - Oct 15-Nov 3 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206
10/15, 10/20, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29, 11/3
Session 2 - Jan 20-Feb 5 - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-8 PM in B206
1/20, 1/22, 1/27, 1/29, 2/3, 2/5
Session 3 - Mar 11-Apr 1 - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-8 PM in B206
3/11, 3/16, 3/18, 3/23, 3/30, 4/1
Session 4 - June 1-4- Monday-Wednesday, 8AM-4PM, Thursday, 8AM-2PM, in B206
Session 5 - July 13-16 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.