Atchison Alternative School
AdvancED Standard 1.1
Introduction
Vison and Mission Worksheet
Tool 2 - Vision and Mission Statement Worksheets
Here is a list of questions that may be used to focus discussions with community members in developing vision and mission statements. These questions may be used for individual interviews, focus groups, public forums, or in any other way you choose to gather information.[i]
What is the dream for the Alternative School?
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What needs to be changed?
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What kind of program should be created?
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What are the school's major issues or problems?
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What are the school’s major strengths and assets?
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What should be the purpose of this school?
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Why should these issues be addressed?
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What would success look like?
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Sample Vision and Mission Statements
Below are examples of vision statements and mission statements that a group may develop.
Sample Vision Statements:
Every student will strive for his/her personal best in academics, civic consciousness, individual responsibility, and personal skills.
_________ will strive for effective intervention today for success in the school and community tomorrow.
It is the vision of _______________ to have each and every student achieve his or her individual potential in a safe, positive and nurturing environment.
______________ will endeavor to become a learning community, committed to excellence, where all people grow to their best potential and help others to do the same.
Sample Mission Statements:
___________ will provide a safe, structured learning environment that promotes academic and social growth for students to attain their highest levels of success.
It is the mission of _____________________________ to encourage and recognize excellence of students and staff, provide a supportive environment while maintaining current teaching strategies using state-of-the-art technologies and philosophies, and promote involvement of the community.
________________ will empower all students with the knowledge, skills, compassion, and integrity needed to contribute and succeed as responsible, life-long learners in a competitive global community.
In partnership with parents, teachers, and community members, ___________ will provide an education for all students which will prepare them for academic and social success. We build relationships in a progressive educational community with high expectations, tolerance, integrity, and personal growth.
Vision and Mission Statement Worksheet
Key action words to use in vision and mission statements:
(Examples)
Collaborate
Empower
Engage
Achieve
Instill
Develop
(Your key action words)
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Vision Statement:
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Mission Statement:
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[i] Proclaiming Your Dream: Developing Vision and Mission Statements, The Community Tool Box, University of Kansas
December 1st Site Council Agenda
USD409, Atchison Public Schools
Atchison Alternative School
Site Council
December 1, 2015
11:45 am
Agenda________________________________________________________________________
1. Welcome
a. Introductions
b. Purpose/goals
2. Approve agenda
3. State of the school
a. Student numbers
b. Projected graduates
4. Issues presented to the USD409, school board
a. Honor Roll
b. Homecoming candidates
c. Parent access to Power School
d. Senior Yearbook/DVDs
e. iPads
5. AAS as a school building
6. AAS in relationship to AHS
7. Moving forward
a. Items the site council can address
b. Short term initiatives
c. Long term goals
8. 2015-1016 meeting dates
9. Adjourn
Minutes from Faculty Meeting on 10/14/13
10/14/13
Notes on our discussion of the data from first semester.
The Atchison Alternative School has released first quarter results for student progress. The Alternative School has moved to a semester that corresponds with a quarter with each student in core classes for 90 minutes. With this change, student achievement has increased. The ratio of earned credits as apposed to failed credits has increased. Students should be able to earn 3.5 credits at the end of December or 7 credits per school year. Students need 25 credits to graduate.
The attendance results for the term were positive. Some students have greatly improved their attendance this year while others are slightly improved. Results did not show excused absences. Data was not available for students who transferred into the district.
The numbers of A’s and B’s have significantly increased compared to the 2012 grades. There is a shift to have only six failing grades out of seventy-two. This relates for every twelve passing grades there is only one grade that is failing. In 2012, for every four passing grades there was one failing grade. The passing ratio has quadrupled from 22% to 83%. In the elementary level, every student’s grade was passing. Every student passed physical education.
Parent E Mail 4/4/14
State Assessment Information
We start taking state assessments next week. I am always excited when this time of year comes – we get to see how well our students have performed over the school year! Plus testing time always ends in a celebration of our successes! You can help you student be successful by:
Encourage your child to do well but don't pressure him/her. You may stress him/her out. It is important for your child to stay relaxed for the test.
Keep a positive attitude about tests.
Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast and avoid heavy foods that may make him/her groggy and avoid high sugar foods that may make him/her hyper.
Please Take Our Survey!!
In an effort to improve our school practices, we are conducting our first annual Family Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey (5-10 minutes at most). In order to do this, please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S7NPJPM. Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is greatly appreciated. We do request that you take the survey by Friday, April 11. Thank you in advance for your feedback - we appreciate it!
Here are the links to all of your surveys and a pdf hard copy.
Parent email link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S7NPJPM
If we have 85% participation, so if all the students do the survey at school and about 35 parents take the survey – I will treat the students to an ice cream sundae party at school. So please, help your student’s earn this treat.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Beginning March 31, 2014 meal balance phone calls will be sent through school messenger.
Paid students who have activity on their meal account and a positive balance of $5.00 - $.01 will receive a call Friday evening.
Paid and Reduced status students who have activity on their meal account that day and a negative balance will receive a call Monday through Friday evenings.
All students regardless of meal status or recent activity who have a negative balance will receive a call Sunday evening.
We truly appreciate and enjoy serving breakfast and lunch to students and staff. Please contact the kitchen manager at your school if you have any questions or concerns regarding your meal balance.
As a reminder, families may apply for free or reduced price meals at any time during the school year. If you would like more information or an application to determine if your children qualify please call or come by the board of education office and talk to Patty Gaul.
Lunch Menu
7th Baked Chicken
8th Salisbury Steak
9th Corn Dog
10th Spaghetti, Meat Sauce
11th NO SCHOOL
Activities
Mon Apr 7
All day
AMS Spirit Week
12:00pm – 1:00pm
AHS Site Council Mtg
4:30pm – 5:30pm
AHS BsB V @ Pleasant Ridge
4:30pm – 5:30pm
AHS SB V @ Valley Falls
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Board of Education Mtg
Tue Apr 8
All day
AMS Spirit Week
8:00am – 9:00am
AHS V Tennis @ Immaculata
3:00pm – 4:00pm
AMS TR Pictures
3:30pm – 4:30pm
AHS TR @ Lansing
4:00pm – 5:00pm
AHS BsB JV @ Pleasant Ridge
Wed Apr 9
All day
AMS Spirit Week
All day
Early Release
11:45am – 12:45pm
AMS Count on More Lunch
Thu Apr 10
All day
AMS Spirit Week
3:30pm – 4:30pm
AMS TR @ Lawrence South
3:30pm – 4:30pm
AHS TR Atchison Invitational
4:00pm – 5:00pm
AHS BsB V @ Harmon
4:30pm – 5:30pm
AHS SB V @ Washington
Fri Apr 11
All day
AES School Carnival
All day
No School-Professional Development
3:00pm – 4:00pm
AHS GF V @ Hiawatha
3:00pm – 4:00pm
AHS GF JV @ Sabetha
3:00pm – 4:00pm
AHS BT @ Hayden
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! It looks like the weather will be beautiful!
Gerre
Gerre Martin, Principal
Atchison Alternative School
215 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913)360-6541 office (913)547-2090 cell
gmartin@usd409.net
Parent Email 9/27/13
Wow – the end of September is here! Parent-Teacher conferences were held this week. On Monday (September 30th) we will have drawings for the prizes. So if you attended, your child may be lucky winner. Watch next week’s email for that information.
The end of the first nine weeks is approaching at the speed of light. October 10th is officially the last day of the first quarter. There is no school on Friday October 11th. Grade cards will be mailed home on October 15th. Remember parents of upstairs high school students; your students will receive a .5 credit for each class they pass. They will also have a new schedule on October 15th when we come back.
It is Homecoming week! I am encouraging all students to participate in the spirit dress – as they choose their clothing, have them think about the dress code also.
Monday September 30th Tie Dye Day
Tuesday October 1st Neon Color Day
Wednesday October 2nd 50’s Day
Thursday October 3 Class Colors
Friday October 4th Red & Yellow
There are also some special activities:
Tuesday October 1st a COMMUNITY PEP RALLY will be held at the stadium from 5:30 – 6:30
Wednesday October 2nd Dodgeball Tournament from 6:00 to 800 at AHS Gym
Thursday October 3rd Pep Assembly at the high school
Friday October 4th We will go to the parade at 2:30 (Middle School and High School Students will be dismissed from the parade)
Saturday October 5th Dance from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. at the High School
Have a great 3 day weekend!
Gerre Martin, Principal
913-360-6541 office
913-547-2090 cell
Lunch
Monday September 30 Salisbury Steak
Tuesday October 1 Rib Pattie or BBQ Beef
Wednesday October 2 Spaghetti
Thursday October 3 Baked Chicken
Friday October 4th Chicken or Cheese Enchilada
Mon Sep 30
All day
AMS Fundraiser Begins
4:00pm – 5:00pm
AMS VB 7B/A vs Maryville
4:30pm – 5:30pm
AHS FB JV @ Wyandotte
4:30pm – 5:30pm
AHS SC JV/V vs Wyandotte
5:00pm – 6:00pm
AHS V & JV @ Leavenworth Tri
5:30pm – 6:30pm
AES "Watch Dog Kick-Off"
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AMS GB/WR Parent Mtg - AMS Auditorium
Tue Oct 1
3:30pm – 4:30pm
AMS VB 8B/A @ Washburn-Rural Quad - Washburn-Rural Middle School - Topeka, KS
3:30pm – 4:30pm
AMS FB 7 @ Warren - Warren Middle School - Leavenworth, KS
5:30pm – 6:30pm
AMS FB 8 @ Warren - Warren Middle School - Leavenworth, KS
7:00pm – 8:00pm
AHS Fall Vocal Concert
Wed Oct 2
All day
AMS CLASS Leadership
Thu Oct 3
3:30pm – 4:30pm
AMS VB 7-8B/A @ Perry-Lecompton
4:00pm – 5:00pm
AMS FB 8 vs Lawrence South - Amelia Earhart Stadium - AHS
4:00pm – 5:00pm
AHS GT @ Lafayette
4:00pm – 5:00pm
AHS CC @ Horton
5:00pm – 6:00pm
AMS FB 7 @ Smithville - Smithville Middle School - Smithville, MO
5:00pm – 6:00pm
AHS VB FR @ Jeff West Quad
5:30pm – 6:30pm
AHS VB V/JV vs Bonner Springs, Schlagle
Fri Oct 4
All day
AES Count Your Kid In Screening - Screening
All day
AES Popcorn Party
All day
AMS School Pictures
2:30pm – 3:30pm
AHS Homecoming Parade Downtown
7:00pm – 8:00pm
AHS FB V vs Harmon (Homecoming)
Communication Sites
You can find Atchison Alternative Handbook under the school tab and then go to Atchison Alternative School. There is a handbook tab on the left side.
FRIDAY MESSAGES:
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Atchison-Alternative-School-1510646975847391/
You can search for Atchison Alternative School on your Facebook account
Article for Newspaper at the End of 1st Quarter 2014 - 15
Atchison Alternative School Students Earn Awards
Students at Atchison Alternative School were recently awarded certificates for their outstanding work during the 1st quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. These students are to be commended for their hard work. Congratulations!
Front row: (left to right) Christopher Paxton, Academic Award and Perfect Attendance Award; Ayden Bulgin Perfect Attendance Award; Alex Schwartz – Awesome Attendance (just missing one day); Caden Kuhnert Academic Award;
Back row: (left to right) Brennan Lopez, Academic Award; Jace Crail Academic Award and Perfect Attendance; Michaela Sullivan Academic Excellence Award (4.0 grade point average); Zoe Jones Academic Award; Ashli Brown Academic Award; Orion Duwyenie Academic Award and Perfect Attendance.