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01.10.20 “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”
- Ernest Hemingway Dear AHS Families, Had a kid in the office today who made a mistake. Mistakes happen. Every. Day. Some mistakes result in a WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!? kind of conversation and nothing more.* Others require a bit more of a consequence. This was one that needed more than just a conversation. However, in the process of discussing the infraction and talking with the student, it became abundantly clear that we had an individual who was struggling with something pretty significant. There was honesty. There were tears. And our focus quickly shifted as we began exploring ways in which we might best support this student and provide helpful resources. You just don’t know what students are dealing with. They may sit quietly in the classroom or they may be the most extraverted kid around. Not knowing a world without social media (literally...think about that!), they are well-equipped to present a “face” to adults and peers alike that would suggest they have everything together - grades, abilities, self-confidence, etc. And yet there always seems to be much more beneath the surface. And it is often here, beneath the surface, that we develop true affection and empathy for the other. So, back to this situation from today. Don’t get me wrong - there was discipline. Afterall, actions bear consequences. However, if we’re doing our jobs, we are always working to encourage and support our students as unique and loved individuals - in the midst of both life’s successes and its trials. Have a GREAT weekend! Rob *Incidentally, it’s important for ALL of us to remember that when we ask our kids “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?” and they say, “I don’t know” it’s often true - they don’t know...and science would support this as those darn frontal lobes take a few more years to develop!! We could all benefit from a little patience. UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS: Note: This is not even CLOSE to an exhaustive list, but an attempt to provide parents with major, school-related upcoming events. For a complete schedule of upcoming extracurricular activities, please click HERE and select Anderson High School in the filter. Thanks!
1/16 - Great Oaks Presentation - All 10th graders will participate during the school day 1/17 - Teacher Professional Development, No School 1/20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, No School 1/27 - FHSD Board of Education Meeting, Nagel MS, 7 pm 2/3 - PTO Meeting, 7 pm in AHS Learning Commons 2/6 - Winter Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:30 (more info coming soon) 2/6 - 8th Grade Parent Night (6-7 pm in Titus Auditorium) & Curriculum Fair (6:30-7:30
pm in Cafeteria) - more info coming soon! 2/12 - College Credit Plus Parent Meeting, 7 pm at Turpin HS 2/14 - Teacher Professional Development, No School
2/17 - President’s Day, No School MOMENTS OF THE WEEK:
Check out these INCREDIBLE stats for our AHS students and their community service this
year!! Love the amount of “giving back” our kids are committed to!!
How FUN to have such GREAT weather to kick off this year’s first Ski Club event at Perfect
North on Wednesday night!!
HUGE shout out to our AHS Wrestling Team for defeating BOTH Turpin and McNick in the
2020 “King of the Hill”!! The tradition continues!!
Our AHS SALT students were thrilled to welcome this week’s guest, Head Football Coach
Evan Dreyer, to speak to them on topics of leadership!!
SENIORS: Senior Cap and Gown: Please contact Graduate Services to place your Cap & Gown order
ASAP! The deadline was Dec 6th. At this point, a $20 late fee will be applied to all orders. They are at 7022 Main Street in Newtown or you can reach them at www.graduateserdviceinc.com or 513-272-5890.
Diploma Name Verification: All parents of seniors received a letter in the mail indicating how the name of your graduate will appear on his/her diploma. Discrepancies (i.e. typos, etc.) should be brought to the attention of Vicki Beltramo at [email protected].
Senior Baby Pictures: Please check the link for the opportunity to purchase a senior ad in the 2020 yearbook:http://bit.ly/36jWXJw
FROM THE DISTRICT: Fact Friday: January marks School Board Recognition Month! Forest Hills School District is governed by a five-member Board of Education that provides governance to the district on policy and financial matters. This week, the Board of Education welcomed two new board members and approved 2020 meeting dates. To read more, click here. Kindergarten Information Night: It's nearly time to register the Class of 2033! The district will host a Kindergarten Information Night on Jan. 22nd from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors! For more information on the event and kindergarten options, click here. REPORT CARDS NOW AVAILABLE ON PROGRESS BOOK: You may access these report cards on Progress Book by clicking on Report Card in the left hand
navigation panel, then View Paper History in the upper right corner. This will take you to a list of available report cards for you to select. The report card will open in a PDF file and is printable should you choose to do so. Click here to see instructions. If you do not have internet service or a working computer and require a printed version of your report card, please contact Eileen Birk in the cashier’s office at 232-2772 or [email protected] and a printed copy will be mailed to you. If you have difficulty viewing your report card on Progress Book, please email [email protected]. NOTE: 4th quarter report cards are not released until all financial obligations are met. FROM THE PTO: Who's your favorite? Who's made an impact on you? Anderson students/parents are encouraged to nominate a favorite Anderson staff member for Anderson PTO's "Good Egg" Award! Each "Good Egg" is designed and painted by AHS art students specifically for each month's recipient. Nominate someone today for recognition at an upcoming Faculty Meeting: http://bit.ly/GoodEggNomination! DRIVER’S EDUCATION INFORMATION: The deadline to sign up for the winter session of AAA Driving School is January 13. The first session begins Tuesday, January 14. The Winter Session is a great option for students looking to get their driver’s license. Classes start right after school at 2:45. Students that attend Anderson and are at least 15 years and 5 months old are eligible to participate. Applications can be found in the front office and dropped off there as well. 2020 YEARBOOKS: It’s never too early to order a yearbook for this year! You can find more information about the 2020 Andersonian Yearbook by clicking THIS link. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSES OF 2023 & BEYOND: Please watch this brief video regarding updates from the Ohio Department of Education: Graduation Information- Classes of 2023 and Beyond Links referenced in the video can be found here: ODE Handout- Classes of 2023 and Beyond ODE Handout- Classes of 2021 and 2022 ODE Information- Requirements for the Class of 2020 STANDARDIZED TEST INFORMATION: (Questions? Contact Assistant Principal Kyle Fender)
AP INFORMATION: o AP exam fees have been added to your student’s school fees in order to allow for
incremental payments throughout the school year. All AP exam fees must be paid by APRIL 3, 2020
o All students taking an AP test and their parents should read the 2019-2020 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents
o The deadline to request accommodations for an AP test is January 17th. If you would like to request accommodations for an AP test, parents need to contact [email protected] by January 13th
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS (SAT & ACT): Students can register for national SAT and ACT testing dates. SAT/ACT Information
for 2019-2020. Our teachers have created ACT prep Schoology groups and courses to help students
prepare!
o Science group code: FG48V-CW7JF o Math course code: F98F-H6K9-SVT7M o Reading course code: VQ6J-M3TM-H9F3N o English course code: K8H8-4VD3-P948C
Torchprep will be offering an ACT “Bootcamp” at AHS leading up to the state-funded ACT for Juniors (test date 2/25/20). INFO AND REGISTRATION HERE
OTHER AHS TESTING INFORMATION: 9th Grade
o Timely Information: No AHS freshmen testing events in the upcoming weeks. o Looking Ahead:
Biology Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 16th and 17th Algebra I/Math II Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 20th and
21st AP Exams- May 4th-15th, only applicable if enrolled in an AP course,
AP exams are administered at specific dates/times based on course 10th Grade
o Timely Information: No AHS sophomore testing events in the upcoming weeks o Looking Ahead:
English 10 Ohio’s State End of Course Test - March 26 & March 27
US History Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 16th Algebra I/Math II Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 20 & 21
AP Exams- May 4th-15th, only applicable if enrolled in an AP course, AP exams are administered at specific dates/times based on course
11th Grade o Timely Information: State-Funded ACT will occur on February 25th. No
action needed on the part of parents/students at this time. o Looking Ahead:
Semester 2 US Government Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 17th
Math II Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 20th and 21st AP Exams- May 4th-15th, only applicable if enrolled in an AP course,
AP exams are administered at specific dates/times based on course 12th Grade
o Timely Information: None at this time. o Looking Ahead:
Semester 2 US Government Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 17th
Math II Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 20th and 21st AP Exams- May 4th-15th, only applicable if enrolled in an AP course, AP exams are administered at
specific dates/times based on course