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Mission Statement: Alexander Central High School will continue to be a learning community that will offer all students a diverse curriculum, enabling them to become contributing members of a constantly changing society.
May 31 - June 6
A Message from Mr. Palmer
A Message from Mr. Palmer
Cougar Nation,
We had a great week of testing and are looking forward to graduation. Tuesday and Thursday are normal school days from 8am - 3:05pm again this week. If a student missed a Final Exam they can take it this week. Students are expected to stay all day. Also, students need to check-in online on their remote days and can still come for extra help on Wednesday.
Be sure to review the Graduation Information listed below under Important Dates!
I hope everyone has a great week. Don't forget to always Bring your A-game!
Mr. Palmer
Important Dates
Important Dates
Graduation
Graduation
The date for graduation is the evening of Friday, June 4th. We are planning for a traditional graduation ceremony in the stadium.
With the announcement from Governor Cooper last week, we will be at 100% capacity for our 2020-2021 ACHS Graduation. We excited to celebrate this tremendous event with our students and families. We will hold our graduation ceremony in the stadium with a 6:30pm start time. We will also have a parade after the ceremony for the graduates like we did last year. The parade will start 20 minutes after the graduation ceremony has concluded.
***There will be no airhorns allowed at the Graduation Ceremony.
STUDENT ARRIVAL
**Graduates need to arrive and be in the auditorium at 5:30 on the day of graduation. JUNIOR MARSHALS will need to arrive at 5:00.
DRESS CODE FOR SENIORS
DRESS CODE FOR GRADUATION:
Ladies – apparel with a neckline which will not show at the neck of the gown (no high collars) and a skirt/dress which does not show below the hem of the gown. Shoes should be DARK dress shoes or sandals. NO BRIGHTLY COLORED SHOES OR FLIP FLOPS.
Gentlemen – dress shirts (white, light blue or some other LIGHT color), DARK ties, DARK dress pants (no jeans of any type), dark socks, and dark dress shoes. Dress boots only.
Ladies & Gents - No flip flops, tennis shoes, camo/hunting boots, or ropers.
Graduation is a formal event. Along with the student’s cap and gown, students should adhere to the following guidelines for dress:
Can not decorate Caps
Only stoles and cords distributed by ACHS
Tassels on caps should be Blue or Gold (for Beta Club)
Mrs. Berry can assist if anyone is in need of clothes
**Graduation in the stadium and the parade are weather dependent. In the case of inclement weather, we will hold the graduation ceremony in the Varsity gym. Graduates will be given 4 tickets for the Varsity Gym and 3 tickets for the Auditorium.
GUEST ARRIVAL
**Gates will open in the stadium at 4:30 to allow people to start entering for the ceremony. The Taylorsville Police Department or ACHS will not be responsible for any items left unattended.
PARKING
**ALL Vehicles (except valid Handicap and vehicles in the Parade) need to enter ACHS from School Drive.
**Vehicles that are displaying a valid DMV Handicap Placard will be allowed to park at the ACHS Field House (NJROTC/SSC lot) or sophomore lot. These vehicles will be allowed to enter ACHS campus using the Liledoun entrance. NO OTHER VEHICLES will be allowed to enter using this entrance. Handicap parking is first come service so please plan accordingly, as there are limited spaces available. Once all handicap parking is full, vehicles will be directed to the School Drive entrance to the traffic circle. At that time you will be able to let out any person(s) needing assistance and golf carts will transport those in need to the stadium. Those vehicles will then have to exit the circle and find parking in the lot if there are any spots available or off campus if there are no spots available on campus.
**Vehicles in the parade will need a Parade ticket to enter the Liledoun entrance to park in reserved Parade parking. Graduates will get Parade Parking tickets at graduation practice.
LIVESTREAM
**We are working on setting up a livestream of graduation. We will livestream the ceremony whether it is inside the Varsity gym or in the stadium. If the ceremony is held in the stadium there will be no visitors allowed inside the school or auditorium.
PARADE
**Graduates wanting to participate in the parade will need a parent or guardian to drive the vehicle. They will have reserved parking in the top lot of the parking lot. Graduates will be given a ticket for the reserved parade parking at graduation practice. Any graduate wanting to participate in the parade will need this ticket. All graduates have been given rules and information regarding the parade.
GRADUATION PRACTICE FOR SENIORS
**There will be 2 mandatory practices on Thursday, June 3rd at 9am and Friday, June 4th at 9am. Graduates MUST attend both practices.
We will continue to communicate information regarding graduation.
Graduation Pictures
Graduation Pictures
Order Form for Graduation Pictures
Order Form for Graduation Pictures
If you would like to order Graduation Pictures from Steve Allen Multimedia, please complete the form and bring it to graduation. Mr. Allen will have a table setup where you can turn in the forms. All seniors were emailed the form to their school email address. The information is also listed to the left.
Cougar Highlight
Cougar Highlight
ACHS Cheer takes 2nd at States!!
ACHS Cheer takes 2nd at States!!
ACHS Cheer placed 2nd at the NCHSAA Cheer State Championship
in Varsity Game Day Non Tumble D1 Division
Final Exams
Final Exams
These dates are regular school days from 8:00AM to 3:05PM
Students must attend all day on their assigned A-Day or B-Day
After Exams, students will report to their other classes to review for their next exam and work on any makeup work
Survey Information
Survey Information
Social Emotional Survey
Social Emotional Survey
Social Emotional Learning Surveys for 9th grade students were sent out via student emails on Monday (5/17). All student surveys will remain open until June 3. Here is a link to a parent letter and a one-page handout if you would like to review this information.
Below are some Survey-Taking Resources for Students:
This guide is useful for sending out to parents/guardians to give them an overview of the surveys, and this proctor guide gives specific instructions for how adults can help children take their surveys.
This article is designed for students themselves to visit and learn more about how they can access, take, and submit their surveys.
Emergency Broadband Program
Emergency Broadband Program
Broadband Benefit Program
Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives low-income households a discount on internet services so they don’t have to decide between purchasing broadband and other necessities as they work and learn at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, administered by the Federal Communications Commission, opens for enrollment on May 12, 2021.
Households may receive a discount of up to $50 a month for their internet bill. That rises to $75 a month for broadband service on tribal lands. Households may also receive $100 to buy a laptop, desktop or tablet through their internet provider.
The following frequently asked questions offer helpful information on participation and outreach for consumers, community groups and providers.
Motivational Moment
Motivational Moment
Reminders
Reminders
Click HERE each day to review our daily announcements.
Final Exams start Monday, May 17th for A-Day students and Thursday, May 20th for B-Day students
AP Testing Continues this week
Students are allowed to come into the building, starting at 9:00, on Wednesdays to receive additional support from their teachers. Students must sign up with their teacher(s) or the media center in order to be on campus on Wednesdays.
Local scholarships are now available to seniors. Seniors should check their email for more information or visit the Counseling Center with any questions.
Cougar Sports Updates
Cougar Sports Updates
#bluecollargoldstandards
Tickets to ACHS athletic events can be purchased online through GoFan. Cash ticket purchases will not be allowed at the gate.
This Week's Sporting Events
(dates subject to change due to weather, etc.)
Monday, May 31st
Memorial Holiday
Tuesday, June 1st
Baseball vs Hickory
Wrestling @ North Iredell
Wednesday, June 2nd
Tennis (W) vs Hickory
Wrestling vs Statesville **Summer Slam in Central Park!
Thursday, June 3rd
Track @ Freedom (NWC Meet)
Friday, June 4th
Graduation
COVID-19 & Remote Learning Updates
COVID-19 & Remote Learning Updates
We are still operating under Plan B. This means that approximately 50% of our students attend each day. Highlights of ACHS's Plan B operations:
A - Day students attend on Monday & Tuesday (Last name A - J)
B - Day students attend on Thursday & Friday (Last name K - Z)
Masks are required by all students and staff members.
Cleaning protocols are implemented throughout the school day and week.
Please review the COVID-19 & Remote Learning Resources (linked below) on the school's website to help answer any questions.
Important Links
Important Links
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