Final Exams

Talk to your teachers about Final Exams!  Do you know what is expected?  

• If you need help, ask questions soon. Don't wait until the day before the exam!

• Ask for Review materials early.  You can make a game plan and will feel less overwhelmed.

• Spread out your studying - don't cram the night before!

• Review your notes and be prepared to ask questions during exam review periods.

• ALL TEACHERS reviewed the Contingency plan on Thursday with every class ~ there should be no questions unless you were sick and did not reachout to your teacher(s).  

Yearbook 

Senior Salutes Due - February 1st 

Purchase a dedicated space in the yearbook to celebrate your senior. 

ALL Senior Salute designs will be created, paid for, and submitted through Jostens. 

https://www.yearbooknerds.com/alpena-high-school 

Prices after December 1st: Full page $400, Half page $250, Quarter page $150, Eighth page $100 

If you have any questions or need help with any of the above: Please contact the yearbook staff via email or visit Ms. O’Neil in E206. ahsyearbook@alpenaschools.com 

Dual Enrollment

Happy New Year and congratulations on your Dual Enrollment opportunity! We want to clarify the role of a Dual Enrolled student, especially with the one week overlap of Semester 1 ending on January 17th and the start date at ACC on Monday the 13th.

You have to remember that you are an AHS student first and foremost and communication is vital with both your AHS teacher(s) and ACC instructor(s) about your status.  Unless you communicate with them DIRECTLY, neither will necessarily know that you are a Dual Enrolled student.  

• If there is an overlap in classes, you need to send an email including all parties involved explaining your dilemma with conflict in being in two places at the same time.  

• The next communication should be a telephone call, google meet or in-person meeting with each teacher/instructor to make a plan that works.  Your AHS teacher will do everything in his/her power to work with you to assist.  You may need to miss one of them and need to have a plan to ensure that the right choices are made.  If the AHS teacher is mandating that you be in the class on a specific day, email your ACC instructor explaining and seeing what you can do to make a plan.

• Do not assume that either party knows that you are Dual Enrolled.  The person cannot read your mind nor will the teacher even potentially think about it.  Remember, he/she is starting a new semester as well and has a ton going on in his/her world. Explicit communication is vital!

• Seniors:  The Community Foundation Scholarship website is now open. Please check the link for the application https://www.cfnem.org/scholarships/

• 2nd Semester student schedules will be available in StudentVue starting Monday, January 13th at 5:00 pm

• Any student requesting a schedule change should use the Class Change Request Form.  Please note that schedules will only be change in extenuating circumstances.  Please see the Class Change Request Form for additional information regarding schedule changes.

• Semester 1 transcripts: Transcripts with Semester 1 grades will not be available until February 6. You can put transcript requests in Parchment and select hold for grades. Transcripts will be released as soon as updated transcripts are uploaded.

• Registration codes with directions for creating a Parchment account have been emailed to all students that do not have an active Parchment account. 

Emails ~ Are you checking it multiple times in day?

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed and connected is essential for success in education. Email is one of our primary tools for communication, and checking it regularly is crucial. Here’s why we encourage you to check your email daily, and ideally multiple times a day:

1. Timely Updates: Important announcements, schedule changes, or updates about assignments or events are often shared via email. Checking frequently ensures you don’t miss anything critical.

2. Opportunities: Many opportunities, such as scholarships, extracurricular activities, or community events, are time-sensitive. Promptly seeing and acting on these can make all the difference.

3. Teacher Communication: Teachers frequently send reminders, feedback, or additional resources. Staying on top of these communications helps students stay organized and prepared.

4. Avoiding Overwhelm: By checking regularly, you can handle messages in smaller, manageable chunks instead of letting them pile up and risk missing something important.

5. Emergency Notices: In the rare event of urgent school updates (like weather closures or safety alerts), email is often the first place to look.

We appreciate your partnership in ensuring open and effective communication. By making it a habit to check emails regularly, you’ll help foster a smoother and more successful school year.

Upcoming Events:

• 1/13/25 Student Schedules are available to students via StudentVue

• 1/15/25 Day One of Final Exams

• 1/16/25 Day Two of Final Exams; half day for students (10:36 am dismissal)

• 1/17/25 Day Three of Final Exams; half day for students (10:36 am dismissal)

• 1/20/25 No School MLK Day

• 1/21/25 Semester 2 Begins

• 2/1/25 Senior Salutes due to Yearbook

• 2/3/25 Winterfest Week

• 2/4/24 Secretary of State @ AHS 10-2pm

• 2/6/25 AHS FAFSA Lab time at Alpena Community College 5:30 pm - 7 pm

• 2/7/25 Winterfest Assembly

• 2/8/25 Winterfest Dance 

• 2/24/25 Exam Experts Session #1

• 2/25/25 Exam Experts Session #2

• 3/3/25 Exam Experts Session #3

• 3/4/25 Exam Experts Session #4