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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 24 - May 30
A Message from Mr. Palmer
A Message from Mr. Palmer
Cougar Nation,
We are off to a great start with Final Exams starting last week. Each day is a normal school day from 8am - 3:05pm again this week. Students are expected to stay all day. Also, students can still come for extra help on Wednesday.
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 6:30 start time. We will also have a parade after the ceremony for our graduates, like we did last year. The parade will start 20 minutes after the graduation ceremony and we will have a signal that the parade is starting.
Graduation in the stadium AND the parade are weather dependent. If there is 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 in the event of inclement weather.
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. Additionally, there will be no visitors inside the school if the ceremony is in the stadium.
More information regarding Graduation is listed below. I hope everyone has a great week , and keep bringing your A-game!
Mr. Palmer
Cougar Highlight
Cougar Highlight
ACHS Headed to Nationals!!!!
ACHS Headed to Nationals!!!!
Our ACHS TARC team's qualifying flights were one of the top scores in the Nation. This earns our team the right to compete in the National Finals of The American Rocketry Challenge (TARC) next month. ACHS is one of only 4 schools in the state of NC that earned this honor. Congratulations to Austin Sink, Drake Dessecker, Hunter Jamieson, Brevan McAlpin, and Culver Holland. Special thank you to our TARC Adviser Mr. McCollum.
GOOD LUCK AT NATIONALS!!!!
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
Important Dates & Reminders
Important Dates & 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.
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.
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 tassels distributed by ACHS
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.
**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.
**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.
**Handicap parking will be located by the NJROTC and SSC parking lot, as well as the sophomore parking lot.
**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.
Cougar Sports Updates
Cougar Sports Updates
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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 24th
Track vs Freedom and McDowell
Tuesday, May 25th
Baseball @ McDowell
Wrestling @ Mooresville
Wednesday, May 26th
Tennis (W) @ McDowell
Thursday, May 27th
Tennis (W) at Hickory
Track @ St. Stephens
Friday, May 28th
Wrestling vs South Caldwell and Hibriten
Baseball @ Freedom
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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