Principal's Coffee 
Tuesday, October 22nd, at 8:45am in the Theater Lobby

Dr. Bockman will be reviewing 2018-2019 achievement data.
 

Progress Reports
First quarter progress reports have been mailed.
 

Homecoming Thanks
Thanks to all of those who volunteered and helped make Homecoming Dance a success, it was a great night!
 

College Planning
In the ever increasing competitive environment in college admissions, it's mandatory that you have a plan on how to approach this entire process. The College Board, the company that creates the SAT exam, has some really good outlines which allow you to benchmark where you should be throughout your high school tenure.

Please review the attached documents:

- 9th/10th Graders College Planning

- 11th Grade College Planning

- 12th Grade College Planning
 

Parent Mental Health Survey

Parents, could you please complete this short survey about your awareness of the mental health services available for students at Grady.  Your anonymous responses will be used for a student project to find out how mental health services can be made more accessible to students. This is a student led research project supervised by Mr. Nichols. Results will not be published.  Participation is voluntary. If you have any question or concerns please email Mr. Nichols.  Please take the survey HERE. 
 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 
Please consider supporting the Grady High School FBLA as we igKnight Awareness for Breast Cancer.  We are having a school-wide PINK OUT on Friday, October 25, 2019.  The cost of the shirt is $20.  ALL proceeds go to TO SUSAN G. KOMAN GREATER ATLANTA. Our goal is $500.00. To get a shirt and donate, go HERE.


 

Yearbooks 
On Thursday, September 19th, Grady High School Yearbook, the Orator, received two major awards from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association:
The first was a "Superior" rating for the yeabook; and the cover--which was designed by Jack Palaian--was recognized as the "Best in State."

We are so very proud that our efforts are paying off and look forward to you purchasing a yearbook for your child by going HERE.

Finally, please note the following deadlines:

 *   The deadline for baby pictures has been extended to October 15--the same date senior quotes are due.

Remember:

 *   There is no cost to include a senior quote with your senior picture. However, there is a $5.00 fee to get your baby pictures included in the yearbook.

Again, the deadline for both senior quotes and baby pictures has been extended to Tuesday, October 15th.  To upload your senior quote and baby picture, go to google classroom and type in dkgob2s. Don't get left out!!

Finally, for those freshmen, sophomores and juniors who did not get their school pictures taken, underclassmen picture retakes will be held on Wednesday, October 23 at school. Again, don't miss this opportunity to get your picture in the yearbook.

We need your photos! Please send in pictures of some of your major activities to the yearbook via www.replayit.com and you may see them in the upcoming yearbook.

Grady Fall Family & Faculty Potluck
Thursday, November 7, 6-8pm

Fall is a wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate our Grady community than with a family and faculty potluck! 

It's free! All you do is show up and bring a dish to share. We do need to get an idea of the numbers, so please RSVP HERE with the number of people attending and what dish you are bringing. Choose your food category and list your dish under "My Comment" in the available slots.

Please label your serving dish if you want it returned and label your food. (For example: Meat Lasagna) Please list if it is vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. Also, please include a serving utensil. Do you have a favorite dish? Bring it! International background? Bring your favorite cultural dish. Thanks and looking forward to seeing everyone soon! 

Interested in volunteering? Please sign up HERE. Students may also receive volunteer hours.
 

College Visits This Week in the CCC

 
Monday, October 21
10:30 a.m., Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
 
Tuesday, October 22
11:40 a.m., Scripps College, Claremont, CA
1:20 p.m., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
 
Thursday, October 24
10:30 a.m., Williams College, Williamstown, MA
 
Friday, October 25
1:20 p.m., Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (Chicago)
 

Grady High School College & Career Expo

The School Counseling Department will host  a College & Career Expo Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 PM. Representatives from 4 year colleges/universities, 2 year colleges, technical schools, gap year programs, & employers will be in attendance. Additionally, a college financial aid representative will be onsite to assist parents with the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which opens on October 1. This event is for 9th-12th grade parents & students.  Parents/students should report to auditorium at 6:00 for brief overview. We look forward to seeing you there!  Please see flyer HERE.

College Financial Aid Information Night

(Click on image above to download flyer).
 

College Essays  
Need help with your college essay? Stop by the CCC or email cccessayhelp@gmail.com. We can help you with every part of the process, from brainstorming ideas to the final proofread.

Grady Fall sports are in full swing! For the most updated results, schedules, and team information visit HERE and follow @GradyAthletics on Twitter.
 

Reminder – All students planning to play a sport at Grady this year will need current 2019-2020 paperwork on file before being allowed to participate in workouts, tryouts, practices, or games. You can find all required forms at www.gradyknightsathletics.com under the “More” tab.

For a REVISED full list of clubs, please click HERE.  This is an ongoing document that will change, that will regularly be updated.
 

Future Business Leaders of America
Join Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA, online using this LINK.

FBLA, the Career Student Organization for students in the Enterpernureship and Web & Digital Design Pathways is open to all students seeking building leadership skills through Service, Education & Progress. 
When: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30
Where: RME216
What:  Activities for the month of September consists of students earning Community Service Hours while working to create promotional materials for 2019-2020 Competitive Events; the World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser; and planning the Chapters 50th Year Anniversary!
Sponsored by Mr. Pilson (mpilson@atlanta.k12.ga.us) & Ms. Tanner .

Future Business Leader of America Service Project
Hurricane Dorian "Helping Hands Service Project" was extremely successful.  The FBLA is very proud of the number of contributions received to provide support for the Hurricane Dorian Survivors.  

Future Business Leaders of America Female/Male Blazers Needed
Please support the FBLA Members prepare for the 2019-2020 competitive events.  All members are required to wear the official dress which consists of a standard solid navy blue blazer with the FBLA patch with dress khaki skirt or slacks OR a matching navy blue suit.  Please submit donations any gently used items to Mr. Pilson RME212 Ms. Tanner RME216. Thank You in advance for your support!

Community Service Hours
Community service hours are managed and stored in a platform called MobileServe. Students can log their hours HERE. 

They can download the app to their smartphones too. Once their accounts are created, 9th graders should select GP2023 for their organization. This ensures that their accounts are attached to Grady High School.
 

Students Volunteer Needs

To assist each of you in earning the 75 hours of volunteer service required for an APS diploma, there are some really interesting events that you can assist and participate.

Grady's 21CLub (21st Century Leaders) has service opportunities available this week!

 *   Join the Spooky Fun! Students can volunteer with games at the Morningside Elementary School Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 26th. Shifts are available from 11am-4pm but are filling up fast. Sign up HERE. 

 *   "Walk-the-Walk! Grady's 21Club Breast Cancer Walk Team wants students and families to join in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Atlanta, October 26th from 8AM-10:30AM at Centennial Olympic Park. To donate to our team, go HERE, and click on the "Donate" button. Put in our team name "Grady 21Club" Students and families can walk with us to earn 5 service hours and get unlimited service hours based on the number of donations they get of $5 or more. Students should see Ms. Van Atta in C225 for a fundraising form.


Grady High Parking Lot Fundraising, Sunday October 27
Please volunteer to help GHS PTSA and GHS Habitat Organization (Ms. Vinson, Teacher Sponsor) on Sunday, October 27 to fund raise during the Halloween 5K Walk at Piedmont Park. Please indicate if you cannot come at 6 AM but able to make a later time before 10 AM. You may sign-up HERE.

Please review this packet as it contains dozens of other community service opportunities.