We're thrilled to share that our FAFSA Workshop, held on Thursday, March 28th was an incredible success! MHSHS families joined us for an evening of support and guidance in completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA application. 💰🎓

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Our bilingual staff played a crucial role in breaking down language barriers, ensuring every family received the assistance they needed. 🗣️🌟

🔍 Families who encountered challenges with electronically submitting their FAFSA applications received personalized support and guidance from our dedicated team. Whether troubleshooting electronic submissions or completing paper applications, we ensured no family was left behind. 📝✉️

We're incredibly proud of the success of this event and the impact it's had on our community. By providing essential resources and support, we're empowering families to pursue their educational dreams with confidence. 🌟🎓

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We are thrilled to announce that Kenneth has been accepted into the Pipefitters Apprenticeship program, one of the most selective and coveted post-secondary opportunities for students in the Maxwell Welding Program! 🛠️

During the four-year apprenticeship, Kenneth, also known as "Kenny L," has the potential to earn up to $170,000 in total. 💰 Furthermore, upon completion of the program, he will achieve journeyman's certification, opening doors to a lucrative career path. 🎓

We are incredibly proud of Kenneth's achievement, and it's no surprise that the director of the training program was thoroughly impressed by his dedication and skills! 🌟

Kenneth, your hard work and determination have paid off, and we can't wait to see all the incredible things you'll accomplish in the future. Congratulations once again on this amazing accomplishment! 🎉👏

As we wrap up our No Place for Hate activities for the 2023-2024 school year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our exceptional team of students and their mentor, Ms. Rowe. 🙌✨

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Tiffany Pulley, Mariana Ramirez, Nathan Patma, Taurasi Austin, Daniela Orellana-Recinos, Alvaro Saldarriaga Arcila, and Kiara Albrieux for their outstanding dedication and contributions.

Together, they've truly excelled in encouraging all students to sign their promises to the tree mural, pledging to keep hate out of our hearts and out of our school, pushing out our "Bias in Our Everyday Lives" lesson, organizing the Poster Contest and Music Video Contest, and creating the inspiring Women's History mural. 🎨🎶 Their passion and hard work have made a significant impact on our school community.

As we look ahead, let's continue to build on this momentum and strive to spread kindness, inclusion, and respect in all that we do. 🌟

Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections

April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. Learn more about NMHM.

Join NIMHD, our partners across NIH, and the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) to Be the Source for Better Health as we share resources to improve health outcomes through our cultures, communities, and connections.

Many people want to form new habits that will make them healthier and bring peace. However, that can feel daunting and intimidating. If you’re looking for small ways to make a big impact on your daily health and wellness, this list can help! It’s 30 days’ worth of small changes that, if implemented regularly, can lead you to a happier, healthier, longer life. These small changes don’t require a lot of money, time, or skill. After you implement one, you’ll want to do more because the results are often very significant.

✅ Try a green smoothie – if you’re a regular smoothie drinker, throw in a handful of leafy greens to ramp up the nutrition value of your smoothie. Try this great recipe

✅ Stop and breathe – a quick session of deep breathing can help you feel more relaxed and less stressed. It only takes a moment but can relax your body for hours.

✅ Eat out less – when you cook at home, you know what’s in your food. Processed restaurant food has added sodium and fats and more calories. Even if it’s a simple salad, home cooking is best.

✅ See your physician for a yearly checkup – your physician can keep an eye on what’s going on with your body year after year. Find a doctor and schedule your checkup today.

✅ Try a new healthy food – if you’ve been looking for an excuse to try that kumquat or asparagus, do it! You never know when you’ll find a new favorite healthy snack.

Algebra Concepts and Connections Assessments

During spring 2024, students enrolled in Algebra: Concepts and Connections must take two different assessments in May.

For the 2023-24 SY, new math standards were implemented statewide; this required all new Milestones assessments to be developed. When a new assessment is developed and after it is administered, the state will undergo the process to ensure that the test is neither too easy nor too hard but is just right for the students. The Georgia Department of Education will work through the process during the summer of 2024 and will not provide scores to schools prior to the end of the school year.

1. Milestones Algebra End of Course: The End of Course Milestones is required for federal accountability. The student score is used for the state accountability (CCRPI) score for the high school the first year that the student enters high school. Typically, the EOC score is 10% of the student’s final course grade per State Board of Education rule; since scores will not arrive until Fall 2024, we will administer the 2nd Semester Final for Algebra: Concepts and Connections.
2. 2nd Semester Final Algebra: Concepts and Connections: For May 2024 only since we won’t have EOC scores to measure student’s learning of the AKS, we will give the 2nd Semester Final for Algebra Concepts and Connections. This will go in the gradebook in the EOC category.

Please share this message with the parents of your students enrolled in Algebra: Concepts & Connections when you feel it is appropriate.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the gateway to getting federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study for school, but there can be so much confusion around it.

The FAFSA® used to be a super long application that took a lot of time and effort—that’s now a thing of the past. The FAFSA® for the 2024-2025 academic year is the new and improved version. Check out the link below to see all the changes!

Tips on how to avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes

Every year, families postpone filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Some skip it entirely because they think it’s a waste of time, the application is too long, or it's only a fast track to federal student loans. However, the FAFSA® package can also include college scholarships, work-study, and grants. Not filling it out—the most costly FAFSA® mistake—can result in losing money that could have helped you pay for college. Don’t be that student, and make sure you avoid these common FAFSA® mistakes by checking out the article link below!

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