Armstrong High School Weekly Update
Week Of February 22, 2016 to February 26, 2016 (Wk23)
"Membership Has Its Privileges - Building A Strong Foundation”
- Lesson Plans are non-negotiable – Lesson plans must be submitted weekly using the new RPS format – UBD model – Lesson plans are a clear picture of Teaching and Learning opportunities in your class
- Reminder to all teachers - please ensure that you are using your Daily Attendance Logs to keep documentation of your back up attendance. More Logs are available at your request.
- Don't forget to return to Mrs. Murray your daily inspirational thought to be read over the announcements. Feel free to submit multiple thoughts of inspiration!
- NEW Announcement Form! All announcements must be submitted electronically. Click on the link above. Announcements must be submitted the day before they are expected to be read.
- Implementation of the 5-5-5 Parent Call Log has begun – Please see Mrs. Carter if you need additional information
Attendance
Attendance will start 1st DAY! Remember to only use the attendance on the home page of ASPEN. Mark students absent who are not present the 1st day. The system will turn them into NO Shows.
Teachers are reminded that Daily Attendance is to be taken in ASPEN within the first 15 minutes of class each period. Usage of the Daily Attendance Logs is not an option, it is mandated per the Code of Virginia - § 22.1-259.
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE
To ensure we get the most benefit out of this initiative, please keep in mind the following reminders:
- Tickets are to be handed out only to those students who have arrived to their first period of the day on time.
- Do not give out tickets for any other reason. This is strictly an attendance incentive, behavior/academic rewards can be done separately at the teacher’s discretion.
- Do not allow students to leave class to deposit attendance tickets, they should only be deposited during hall passing.
- Please remind students to write their names on the back of each ticket. (yes, some will still forget, we know..)
Like any system, consistency and continuity are key. It's important that we have 100% compliance on this. If you have a 1st or 2nd period class, please participate fully, anything less will greatly reduce the effectiveness of this program.
If you need more tickets (or never received them in the first place) please let Mr. Carvalhaes know ASAP.
Security Reminders
- All staff must wear their RPS ID at all times
- Always lock up all personal items
- DO NOT give studentsbuilding keys for any reason.
- DO NOT open doors for staff. Side entrance will be locked by 8 AM each day. After 8 AM only use the front door entrance.
- Restricted Movement means Restricted Movement! No one is to move when a Restricted Movement Notice has been given. Students nor staff are permitted to be in the hall way. It is for your safety!
- DO NOT purchase snacks for students out of the vending machines. The Vending Machines in room 118 have been relocated to teacher work room.
- DO NOT block a door if a students is trying to leave. Dial 501 to alert security.
- DO NOT encourage students to leave you room. If you need a student removed, alert security.
- DO NOT deny students entrance into class if they are late.
- Please place notification on your door if you are relocating your classroom.
- Follow the 30/30 rule, always!
- Remember NO lunch starts at the bell!
Strengthening the Craft of Teaching and Learning
English
VDOE EOC Reading Spring 2014 Student Performance Analysis
VDOE EOC Reading Spring 2013 Student Performance Analysis
Text Dependent Questions: Sample Question Starters
Prompts for Text Dependent Questions
Science
VDOE Science Spring 2014 Instructional Guidance based on Student Performance
VDOE Earth Science Spring 2013 Student Performance Analysis with Instr. Guidance
VDOE Biology Spring 2013 Student Performance Analysis with Instructional Guidance
VDOE Chemistry Spring 2013 Student Performance Analysis with Instructional Guidance
Math
VDOE Algebra I Spring 2014 Student Performance Analysis
VDOE Geometry Spring 2014 Student Performance Analysis
VDOE Algebra II Spring 2014 Student Performance Analysis
History
VDOE North America Geographic Regions
VDOE Virginia Geographic Regions with Counties
VDOE Virginia Geographic Regions of Virginia Outline
"100 and 80" days to make a difference in the lives of our students"
Monday - February 22, 2016
Morning - Tutoring Schedule for the Week:
- Monday -- Math -- Kristin Lee - Algebra I, Michael Wilkens - Algebra II, Greg Palmer - Geometry
- Tuesday - 11 English - Mrs. Conley
- Thursday - Science - Earth Science - Mark Zelonski and Ms.Lenkiewicz, Biology- Ms. Kern, Chemistry - Mr. Jaini
After school tutoring Schedule for the Week:
- Tuesday - Science
- Wednesday - English/History
- Thursday - Math
Normal Bell Schedule:
8:00 AM – 9:35 AM 1st Block
9:40 AM -11:10 AM 2nd Block
11:15 AM – 1:10 PM 3rd Block
Lunch A (1st Floor) 11:35 PM – 12:00 PM
Lunch B (2nd Floor) 12:45 PM – 1:10 PM
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM 4th Block
2:45 PM Student Dismissal
English Benchmark Assessment by class period
Parent Committee Mtg @ 1:15pm in Ms. Murray's space to plan for all parent session on Thurs March 10 @ 5pm
Reminder - select classes - will allow students to take the Student Engagement Survey -
Students will gain access to the survey using their student identification number. We estimate it will take approximately 10 minutes for students to complete the survey.
link to survey
http://survey.k12insight.com/survey.aspx?k=SsQSRSYsTYsTVTXTVUQXsQsP&lang=0&Dir=FST&Data
Professional Development - 3:05 - 4:30 p.m. - Media Center
Tuesday – February 23, 2016
English Benchmark Assessment by class period
VSU trip (students gather in Café A after 1st period then depart at 10am. List of confirmed attendees will be shared via email asap - anticipating 60 students = all current ninth & about 10-12 tenth graders from last years group & 10 chaperones including Dandridge, Maples, Murray, Christian, several program volunteers & 1 parent)
Reminder - select classes - will allow students to take the Student Engagement Survey -
Students will gain access to the survey using their student identification number. We estimate it will take approximately 10 minutes for students to complete the survey.
link to survey
http://survey.k12insight.com/survey.aspx?k=SsQSRSYsTYsTVTXTVUQXsQsP&lang=0&Dir=FST&Data
Wednesday - February 24, 2016
English Benchmark Assessment by class period
You are a Champion! Black History Month Event
Where: St. Paul’s Baptist Church – Creighton Campus
When: February 24, 2016, 9 a.m.
Who: All 11th & 12th Graders and Student Athletes - list of students attending will be provided by noon on Wednesday
Reminder - select classes - will allow students to take the Student Engagement Survey -
Students will gain access to the survey using their student identification number. We estimate it will take approximately 10 minutes for students to complete the survey.
link to survey
http://survey.k12insight.com/survey.aspx?k=SsQSRSYsTYsTVTXTVUQXsQsP&lang=0&Dir=FST&Data
Thursday - February 25, 2016
Leadership Team Meeting 8: 30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
English Benchmark Assessment by class period
Armstrong hosts a Medford League Basketball Game at 10:30 am
Reminder - select classes - will allow students to take the Student Engagement Survey -
Students will gain access to the survey using their student identification number. We estimate it will take approximately 10 minutes for students to complete the survey.
link to survey
http://survey.k12insight.com/survey.aspx?k=SsQSRSYsTYsTVTXTVUQXsQsP&lang=0&Dir=FST&Data
Friday –February 26, 2016
Reminder - select classes - will allow students to take the Student Engagement Survey -
Students will gain access to the survey using their student identification number. We estimate it will take approximately 10 minutes for students to complete the survey.
link to survey
http://survey.k12insight.com/survey.aspx?k=SsQSRSYsTYsTVTXTVUQXsQsP&lang=0&Dir=FST&Data
PDCC: New Teacher Orientation planning meeting 11:30 a.m. room 102
Transformational Leadership Team Meeting - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. -Room 102
Concerns and Updates
- Twilight school will begin on Monday, February 22, 2016 - see Dr. Ward - Coordinator for Twilight School for more details
- In spring 2016, the Standards of Learning (SOL) history tests will contain multiple choice and technology-enhanced field test items that assess the current 2008 History & Social Science Standards of Learning. In spring 2017, the SOL history tests will contain multiple choice and technology-enhanced field test items that assess the revised 2015 History & Social Science Standards of Learning. In order to support student preparation for technology-enhanced items (TEI) that may appear on history assessments, sets of practice items have been developed and will be delivered via electronic Practice Assessment Tools (ePAT).
- Please note that the 2nd Benchmark assessment window will be open from January 20th - February 26th. The extended assessment windows have been planned in order to allow flexibility due to differences in pacing across grades and subject areas, as well as, to accommodate for differences in the availability of technology across the district.
- No school for students March 1, 2016 - staff will report at regular time
- Annual Military Inspection - Cadet's Presentation briefing - March 14th
- March 2nd - SAT DAY -- All 11th grade students - location Gym
- End of 3rd Interim - March 8th
- March 10th 2 hour Early Release - Parent Teacher Conference
- March 11th - No School For students - Parent Teacher Conference
- VCU will be hosting their annual wellness block party on Saturday March 19
- Spring Break - March 28th - April 1st
- Seniors must take the SAT before January because of the new SAT scheduled for March. Any seniors taking the SAT in March will NOT have scores back until May
- Graduation - Tuesday, June 14, 2016 -- 7:00 p.m. Armstrong Altria Theater
- Are your lesson plans updated and outside of your door?
- Please be mindful of the students that rotate out of your class with or without a pass. All students must be given a pass to exit your classroom. Hall walkers should not be given an exit ticket out of your room.
- It is imperative that the Faculty and Staff adhere to all due dates and meeting times.
- Make sure student attendance is taken in every class.
- Please make sure you are honoring the 30/30 time frame.
- All teachers are expected to stand at their door during the change of class.
- Please encourage students to move along quickly. We all must communicate the same message to these young people.
- Thank you for all of your hard work!
Questions, Comments, Concerns? Please email me at your earliest convenience.
Email: ahawkins@richmond.k12.va.us
Website: http://web.richmond.k12.va.us/ahs/Home.aspx
Location: 2300 Cool Lane, Richmond, VA, United States
Phone: (804) 780-4449