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EMPOWERING 21ST CENTURY GRADUATES
Contributor: Citizenship- Recognize the importance of their role in our connected world; Involvement- Willing to actively engage to make a positive difference; Community Oriented- Able to balance self-interest with the needs of society.
This weeks Wildcat Way is Elizabeth Barnhill! Elizabeth represents AHS well in all she does, including Student Council, Cross Country and Track. She works relentlessly to make the world around her better, and is able to do so selflessly.
The Wildcat Way...
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AHS Upcoming Events
Sunday
December 15, 2024
Full Time APS Online students need to meet with their counselor to set up their courses for second semester.
Students currently enrolled in APS Online that are taking courses for second semester need to meet with their counselor to get those course set up.
Please meet with your counselor before December 20, 2024.
If you have questions regarding APS Online please reach out to Jon Studley Director of ACES Academy. 989-358-5170 or email at studleyj@alpenaschools.com.
Counseling
Fact of the week: Did you know that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of seasonal depression that occurs mostly in fall and winter? It is thought to be caused by shorter days, less sunlight, fewer outdoor activities, and increased isolation. Make sure you are getting some sunshine, even when it's cold! Spend time with people who have a positive effect on you.
If you are a semester 1 dual enrolled student, your first semester at ACC ends next week. Be sure to prepare for your finals. Study for your exams and get plenty of rest the night before your exams.
Winter Band Concert ~ Thursday, December 12th @ 7 AHS Auditorium
Burgundy and Green Handdrawn Christmas Spirit Week Online Group Brainstorm.pdfThe Leadership Holiday Movie
December 20th during 1-2nd hours & 5-6th hours
Tickets will be on sale that week for $5
Survey for the movies were sent out last week to students ~ complete your survey to have a vote
Academic Probation will be used for this event ~ check your grades!
Testing
FINAL EXAM/EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS
FINAL EXAM/EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS
All teachers will give a comprehensive exam/evaluation at the end of each semester covering the curricular content of each course they teach.
Exams/evaluations will be given on the designated exam dates.
It is understood that other end-of-course tasks may need to be completed during this time period in addition to the exam/evaluation (i.e. collecting books, locks and other school-issued supplies).
Final exam/evaluation time is not to be used for non-instructional activities.
The weight of the exam/evaluation grade must be included in each teacher’s syllabus/SBS. The exam grade will be specifically indicated on student report cards.
Parents ~ it is a good time to review ParentVue and communicate with teachers with questions or concerns. We appreciate parent communication and encourage it.
Athletics
Items To Review
Parking Lot/Driving Safety
As you drive to school in the winter months, please be mindful of the parking lot and being slippery. It will be slippery for sure ~ so give yourself plenty of room to stop.
Parents, this is a great opportunity to take time and talk about winter driving and making good choices as we all relearn our winter driving habits.
Mr. Irwin, our Maintenance Supervisor, will have the cones out when students arrive at 5:30am marking each row, and I advise that you start parking at the cones and move to the left in the rows ensuring that they stay straight and there is plenty of room for everyone.
~ Seniors with your parking spot, hopefully you are able to do your best to locate your spot with it being snow covered; do your best and find a landmark as you park this winter. Remember, if a person is parking in your spot, please get their license plate and/or Parking Permit #. Students parking in Senior Painted spots will be fined $25 each time.
Be safe and be smart! Please be cautious as the snow is always a learning event. The same goes for when you are leaving at the end the day ~ give yourself plenty of room to stop.
~ Students parking in the back row in the overflow will need to adjust as the plows will fill this first. Please don't park on the snow piles.
Please join us this Wednesday (12/11) in the Wildcat Den 5:00 - 6:30 to create your FAFSA Account or complete the application for Financial Aid with guidance. Plus 1 team members will be present to help.
Do you want more info?
Do you want more info?
You can click the picture for a presentation to learn about FAFSA and Financial Aid or you can click this LINK and it will take you to the site for your MCAN College and Career Advisor, Melisa Smith. Mrs. Smith is here to help with college applications, FAFSA, Scholarships, advice, and any Plus 1 planning.
PARENTS OF AHS SENIORS!
Baby pictures MONEY DUE DECEMBER 9th.
If we don't receive your payment by December 9th your baby picture will not be included.
Up to 3 pictures per person. $5 per picture. Cash or check turned in to Ms. O’Neil E-206. Money can also be dropped off at the main office. Make sure it is in an envelope and labeled with the student's name.
Please send questions to ahsyearbook@alpenaschools.com
Don't Forget to
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK!
Upcoming Events:
12/12/24 AHS Winter Band Concert 7:00 pm AHS Auditorium
12/16/24 & 12/17/24 Vision Screening for all 9th Graders
12/17/24 Choir Holiday Concert @ 7:00 pm AHS Auditorium
12/20/24 Leadership Christmas Movie Day 1-2 & 5-6
12/23/24 - 1/5/25 No School - Winter Break
1/6/25 School Resumes
1/7/25 Secretary of State Mobile Office in the Wildcat Den 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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)
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.
Student Climate Team will be trained to conduct peer mediation for students who are in conflict with one another. The goal of having peer mediation at AHS is to help create a more positive culture in our school where both sides win and one party doesn't feel as if they are being treated unfairly. Please see Mr. Robarge in E110 (School Success) if you need help resolving an issue. Peer mediators don't take sides or place blame on anyone!
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