October 2023
October 2023
Message from the Principal:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Friday, October 20th marks the end of the 1st nine weeks of the first semester. In addition, it signifies that we are approximately one-fourth of the way through the 2023-2024 school year. As we approach the 2nd nine weeks, I want to remind parents to keep open lines of communication between you and your child's teachers. I encourage you to monitor your child's grades via Parent Portal and be on the lookout for frequent progress reports. Students will bring home progress reports approximately every three weeks this school year for all classes. Parents should sign their child's progress report indicating they reviewed the report as directed by his/her teacher. High school attendance is an essential element in the learning process. Students missing (9) or more days in a semester-long class will not receive credit for the course unless the student makes a 70 or higher on the EOC, CTE State Assessment, and/or teacher-made exam and earns a passing grade (60) for the course. Please help your child make every effort to avoid missing more school, and this policy will not be an issue this semester.
As we continue to navigate our daily Flex block program, I wanted to provide you with some tips and information on how you can support your child's learning during this time.
Consider asking your child the following:
Reflect on your day
In which class do you feel you need more help?
For which class could you use more time to work?
What are your other learning needs?
Review the Flex schedule for the next day to see what learning are opportunities are available. (They will need to log into Edficiency).
Sign up for the sessions that best meet your needs
In closing, I would like to thank you for your support as we would not be experiencing so much success if it weren't for your active partnership. We will continue to reach out to you with frequent calls and text messages. We also encourage you to visit our website frequently and follow our Facebook page for ACHS news and celebrations.
Sincerely,
Jacob Lail
Principal
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Important Reminders
PowerSchool Parent Portal- If you do not already have access, please contact Stacy Davis in the main office. She can provide you with information on how to sign up for access. Parent Portal is the primary means of monitoring your child's attendance and grades.
Academic Calendar- Click here for the 2023-2024 Alexander County Schools Academic Calendar.
Progress Reports- Progress reports will be sent home with students on the following dates:
9/19, 10/10, 11/7, 11/28, 1/30, 2/20, 3/12, 4/16, 5/7
Pre-ACT- All 10th graders will take the Pre-ACT on Wednesday, October 25th.
ASVAB Opportunity- We are offering the ASVAB test to 10th-12th grade students on Nov 2nd at 8:00 AM. The ASVAB is the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test. ASVAB scores are used primarily to determine enlistment eligibility, assign applicants to military jobs, and aid students in career exploration. If your child is interested in joining any branch of the military and wants to take this test, if only just for the experience, please have them sign up!
Yearbooks are on Sale Now!- Click HERE for more information.
High School Attendance Policy- Students missing (9) or more days in a semester-long class will not receive credit for the course unless the student makes a 70 or higher on the EOC, CTE State Assessment, and/or teacher-made exam and earns a passing grade (60) for the course.
Exam Exemption- Students may earn the opportunity to be exempted from final exams each semester in classes NOT giving an EOC or CTE exam by meeting the following attendance requirements:
Final Grade # of absences (excused and unexcused)
A 4 or less
B 3 or less
C 2 or less
Students will be marked absent if they are exempt from exams and choose to be absent from school for the exam. If students do not want absences showing on their final transcripts, they must come for exams. Any student that is suspended Out-of-School is not eligible for exam exemption. Students cannot make up time to be eligible for exemption from any exam.
ACT - For ALL 11th Graders on February 27th.
Prom - Moretz Mill in Hickory on May 11th, 7:00-11:00 PM
FFA Banquet- In the ACHS Cafeteria on Thursday, May 16th. Time TBD.
Honors Graduation Ceremony- This ceremony will be held on May 19th at 3:00 PM in the auditorium.
Scholarship Ceremony- This ceremony will be held on May 24th at 8:30 AM in the auditorium
Awards Day- This event will be held on May 24th in the gymnasium. Time TBD
Important Graduation Update- The class of 2024 Commencement Date is Friday, June 7th at 7:00 PM in the football stadium. Graduation practice is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 6th. Practice is required for all seniors planning to walk.