Armstrong High School Weekly Update
Week Of September 8, 2015 to September 11, 2015 (Wk1)
"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 - September 7, 2015
No School
Tuesday – September 8, 2015
7:35a - 7:55a : Breakfast
8:00a - 8:35a : Homeroom
8:40a - 10:10a : 2nd Period - 01(EVEN)
10:15a - 11:25a : 4th Period - 02(EVEN)
- listen for an announcement for RTC (Richmond Technical Center) to release students for lunch and departure
11:30a - 1:20p : 6th Period - 03(EVEN)
LUNCH A - 1st Floor 11:50a-12:20p
LUNCH B - 2nd Floor 12:50p-1:20p
1:25p - 2:45p : 8th Period - 04(EVEN)
2:45p -- Student Dismissal
All staff to assist with dismissal - outside
3:00pm - Faculty Temperature Check - Location: Room 211
Wildcat Volleyball hosts Huguenot. Boys play at 6:00 p.m.and Girls play at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday – September 9, 2015
7:35a - 7:55a : Breakfast
8:00a - 8:35a : Homeroom - Grade 9 assembly - Homeroom teachers will escort 9th grade students to the auditorium - listen for an announcement
8:40a - 10:10a : 1st Period - 01(ODD)
10:15a - 11:25a : 3rd Period - 02(ODD)
- listen for the announcement for RTC (Richmond Technical Center) to release students for lunch and departure
11:30a - 1:20p : 5th Period - 03(ODD)
LUNCH A - 1st Floor 11:50a-12:20p
LUNCH B - 2nd Floor 12:50p-1:20p
1:25p - 2:45p :7th Period - 04(ODD)
2:45p -- Student Dismissal
All staff to assist with dismissal - outside
Wildcat Cross Country runs in the Collegiate Invitational at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday – September 10, 2015
Grade 10 assembly - Homeroom teachers will escort students to the auditorium - listen for an announcement
7:35a - 7:55a : Breakfast
8:00a - 8:35a : Homeroom
8:40a - 10:10a : 2nd Period - 01(EVEN)
10:15a - 11:25a : 4th Period - 02(EVEN)
- listen for an announcement for RTC (Richmond Technical Center) to release students for lunch and departure
11:30a - 1:20p : 6th Period - 03(EVEN)
LUNCH A - 1st Floor 11:50a-12:20p
LUNCH B - 2nd Floor 12:50p-1:20p
1:25p - 2:45p : 8th Period - 04(EVEN)
2:45p -- Student Dismissal
All staff to assist with dismissal - outside
3:00pm - Faculty Temperature Check - Location: Room 211
Wildcat Volleyball hosts Huguenot. Boys play at 6:00 p.m.and Girls play at 7:00 p.m.
All staff to assist with dismissal - outside
Wildcat Volleyball hosts Hanover. Boys start at 6:00 p.m.and Girls play at 7:00 p.m.
Friday – September 11, 2015
Grade 11 & 12 assembly - Homeroom teachers will escort students to the auditorium - listen for an announcement
7:35a - 7:55a : Breakfast
8:00a - 8:35a : Homeroom
8:40a - 10:10a : 1st Period - 01(ODD)
10:15a - 11:25a : 3rd Period - 02(ODD)
- listen for the announcement for RTC (Richmond Technical Center) to release students for lunch and departure
11:30a - 1:20p : 5th Period - 03(ODD)
LUNCH A - 1st Floor 11:50a-12:20p
LUNCH B - 2nd Floor 12:50p-1:20p
1:25p - 2:45p :7th Period - 04(ODD)
2:45p -- Student Dismissal
All staff to assist with dismissal - outside
Saturday - September 12, 2015
Wildcat Varsity Football game vs. John Marshall High School - 1:00 p.m. - @ JM
Wildcat Cross Country runs at the Newport News Invitational at 11:30 a.m.
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
Concerns and Updates
- Are your lesson plans updated and outside of your door?
- Lesson Planning Training – please sign up for additional support
- 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!