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AHS Future Schedule

Explore the advantages of implementing a trimester system at AHS, including increased course offerings, flexibility, and support for students. Learn about upcoming freshman days and ways for families to get involved.

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AHS Future Schedule

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  1. AHS Future Schedule 2017-18 and beyond

  2. Why a different master schedule? • Current Schedule: 6 periods, 2 semesters, daily advisory • New Graduation Requirements for Class of 2021 (current 8th grade students) • District waiver for Class of 2019 and 2020 • 24 credits required by the state • Immediate interventions • Personalized Pathway Requirements • Exploration opportunities • ASD Goal – 100% graduation goal

  3. In recommending the trimester system, we considered the following . . . • School culture • Maximizing student contact time • Reducing workload stress for staff and students • Relationships between and among staff and students • Opportunities for students to succeed, explore • Streamlining of processes • System of support for all

  4. Our Plan • Trimester schedule • 5 period day • 61 minute classes • 0.5 credits per trimester, per class • 26 credits required to graduate (potential to earn 31 credits in 4 years) • Continue to include daily advisory – 31 minutes

  5. Benefits of the trimester schedule • More student opportunities to explore • Students have access to more course offerings throughout the year •        Flexibility for enrichment and support courses • Reduced workload for students per trimester •        Shorter lag time to intervene for failing or struggling students • School culture • System of support for all

  6. August 24-25 Freshman Days • August 24: • Family Breakfast, 7:30, AHS Commons • “Bobcat Days” with student pictures, purchase of ASB cards, lockers, schedules, purchase yearbook • August 25: LINK Crew Assembly, 8:00-12:30, Sam Benn Gym • Freshmen will meet their LINK Crew mentors and participate in a class wide activity

  7. Activities and Athletics • Nearly 20 sports across three seasons • Music and drama • ASB, LINK Crew, RAT – advisory and beyond • CTSO’s: SkillsUSA, FBLA, FFA • 21st Century Before and After School Program includes several clubs: Art, Robotics, Dance, ASL

  8. How can families be involved at AHS? • Attend school events • Concerts, sporting events, musical, Foodballevents • Participate in these events: • Freshman family breakfast, student conferences (October 18, 19 and January 29, 30) • Bobcat Booster Club and/or Music Boosters • Mock Interviews (sophomores); Business Week (juniors); Senior Boards (seniors) • Field trip and dance chaperones

  9. How can you support your student at AHS? • Keep them involved in activities • Check Skyward for attendance and grades regularly • Utilize the after school program • Stay in contact – communicate with the teachers, counselor or administration if there is a concern or question • Use the website • Encourage appropriate use of school technology

  10. Questions?

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