ARS High School Newsletter
Week of February 1, 2021 - February 5, 2021
GRADES 10-12 Testing Schedule (ALL Virtual & Blended Students Must Attend)
10TH GRADE
Wednesday, February 10 - 8:00 AM
PreACT - All grade 10 students - virtual and blended
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12TH GRADE
Monday, March 1 - 8:00 AM
WorkKeys - Grade 12 students with the last name A-G - virtual and blended
Tuesday, March 2
WorkKeys - Grade 12 students with the last name H-Z - virtual and blended
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11TH GRADE
Wednesday, March 10 - 8:00 AM
ACT with writing - All Grade 11 students - virtual and blended
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The above are standardized tests required by the Alabama State Department of Education for both virtual and blended students. All students in grade 10, 11, and 12 are required to attend. Masks will be required and social distancing will be practiced during all testing sessions. Special precautions have been made in order to make the testing environment as safe as possible. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Preston at catherine.preston@acs-k12.org
Testing Location: 601 South Clinton Street, Athens, Alabama 35611
This is the current ARS Middle School Campus.
(*map attached below)
What to bring?
- Photo ID if issued
- Approved Calculator (https://bit.ly/2XWLwFt) - a basic calculator will also be available on site
- Snack/drink for break times
- Number 2 pencils (also provided on site)
- A sweatshirt or jacket incase you find the testing room cold
What not to bring?
- phone
- smart watch
- computer
- any electronic device
- big bags
- extra material
*All personal items will be left in a separate room from testing
Where? 601 South Clinton Street, Athens, Alabama 35611 (The current ARS Middle School Campus) Arrive by 7:50!
ARS High School - Additional Math Assistance
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Attention High School Students! Please complete the survey in the red box below if you would like colleges to send you information.
Sophomores and Juniors... Sign up for College Board's First Virtual BigFuture Days College Fairs
Whether you’ve already started your college search or have no idea where to
begin, we want to connect you with colleges that might be a good fit for you.
BigFuture™ Days gives you a chance to get information about multiple colleges from college admissions officers and current college students.
Here are five reasons to attend BigFuture Days:
1 Explore colleges in a way that’s informative but not overwhelming.
2 Connect directly with colleges to get answers to your questions and show your interest
in attending.
3 Hear from current college students who know what it’s like on campus.
4 Take key college planning steps like searching for colleges and exploring scholarships.
5 Attend these free events without leaving home!
Save These Dates
Explore your college options in each region—attend any
or all of these events.
▪ BigFuture Day West + Southwest, Saturday, February 6
▪ BigFuture Day Southeast, Tuesday, February 23
▪ BigFuture Day Northeast, Sunday, March 7
▪ BigFuture Day Midwest, Thursday, March 11
Go to cb.org/bigfuturedays to register and learn more!
LAST DAY to register for the AUBURN SUMMER SCIENCE INSTITUTE is FEBRUARY 8th.
Attention Current 10th-11th Graders Looking for FREE Summer Science Adventures at Auburn!
The Summer Science Institute at Auburn University is a summer science program for rising 11th-12th grade students with a high aptitude and interest in the fields of science and mathematics. The program, supported by the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) at Auburn University, partners students with experienced AU Science and Math research faculty to explore topics more advanced than what is typically taught in a public or private high school environment. In 2021, the program will occur June 6-12.
It's Time to Spread Your Wings and Fly!
Order your ARS Yearbook Today!
- Price is $40.00
- Paid directly to Herff Jones. No money can be collected at school.
- Log onto the yearbookordercenter.com (linked below)and choose our school code,17741.
Students, Please Complete the Following Google Doc Links for the Yearbook...!
Seniors - We Need Your Words of Wisdom!
Quotes, activities, and future plans may be submitted to emilypfeifer@eagles.acs-k12.org. Put your name and “senior quote” in subject line.
Note: We will not publish the following:
• Anything that is not commonly understandable (including abbreviations or acronyms ).
• Anything that is a hidden reference.
• Specific references to other people.
• References to illegal substances/activities.
• Anything not in compliance with student rules.
• Anything school-inappropriate.
The yearbook staff reserves the right to determine appropriate submissions, and to edit for length if necessary.
Seniors 2021 - Cap & Gown Orders
Step One: Go online to this link to order your cap and gown. The tassel and stole are included in the $85 fee. This is all that needs to be ordered for graduation (although you may order other items if you wish). The link above will take you to the order choices.
Step Two: In addition to placing your order through the website, please click on this link to complete the Google Form.
Contact Rickey Phillips at the number or email below with any questions or concerns.
ATTENTION ACT TEST TAKERS!
ACT recently launched a new online platform called MyACT that allows students to access their scores, register for future tests, and more.
MyACT.org is a tool that allows students to register, schedule, and pay for future ACT tests, explore ACT test prep products, and access and send their scores to colleges and institutions of their choice. MyACT.org also contains free college and career planning tools to help students navigate their next steps and provides insight to their interests and how they align to their future goals.
Accessing Scores in MyACT.org:
Once the scoring process is completed, students will receive their scores in the mail, if they provided their correct mailing address during testing. Their scores will also be available in MyACT. Their mailed score report will contain a supplement providing them with information on how to create a MyACT account that will successfully link to their state testing scores, using their uniquely assigned ACT ID number included on their mailed report. We will include this supplement and a MyACT Quick Start Guide on your ACT State testing webpage, in the Interpretation section. Please share the information with your Director of Counseling. If your students have trouble creating or accessing their scores, or if they created an account without using their ACT ID number, please have the students contact ACT Customer Care at https://www.act.org/content/act/en/contact-act.html for assistance.
AP, SAT, and ACT Test Scores
Parent Parking, Drop-Off, and Pick-Up
Plagiarism Policy
We hold all students to a high standard and believe in academic honesty in all courses. Using outside resources is allowed when completing tasks in each course. However, the act of plagiarizing work is unacceptable. Please go to our Plagiarism Policy link to see the details of our policy.
Tutoring Sessions With Your Teachers
Teachers' Office Hours are as follows:
MW: 8:00-8:30, 10:30-11:30, 2:00-3:00
Tu/Th: 8:00-8:30, 11:00-12:00, 2:00-3:00
F: 8:00-12:00
We will be using Zoom as the tutoring interface. Each teacher's Calendly links are listed below.
Boulineau: https://calendly.com/leigh-boulineau
McCormick: https://calendly.com/scott-mccormick-1
Mink: https://calendly.com/michele-mink
Paysinger: https://calendly.com/chris-paysinger
Schoology Access
Website: athens.schoology.com
Username: firstnamelastname@eagles.acs-k12.org
Password: ACS computer login password
Access Manager
Username: Firstname Lastname (There must be a space between your first name and your last name, but it isn't case specific.)
Password: Schoology/ACS Computer Login Password
Odysseyware Access
Website: athensrc.owschools.com
New Students 20-21 SY:
Username: firstinitiallastname
Password: goeagles21 OR goeagles
Students Prior to Current SY:
Username: firstinitialmiddleinitiallastname
Password: ars2020
School Google Drive Account
Username: firstnamelastname@eagles.acs-k12.org
Password: GoEagles!
Chalkable Access
User Name: Contact your child's Homeroom Teacher
Password: athensren21
High School Teachers Contact Information
Mr. Scott McCormick, 12th Grade Homeroom, Math Teacher, scott.mccormick@acs-k12.org
Dr. Chris Paysinger, 11th Grade Homeroom, History Teacher, chris.paysinger@acs-k12.org
Mrs. Leigh Boulineau, 10th Grade Homeroom, English Teacher, leigh.boulineau@acs-k12.org, *256-513-9370
Mrs. Michele Mink, 9th Grade Homeroom, Science Teacher, michele.mink@acs-k12.org,
*256-229-4254
Mrs. Lori Jones, Business Teacher, lori.jones@acs-k12.org
Mrs. Sherry Kilgore, PE/Health Teacher, sharon.kilgore@acs-k12.org
Ms. Sonia Young, Spanish Teacher, sonia.young@acs-k12.org
*For Google Voice, the caller must leave a message, then the teacher will get an email and call you back. You can also use it to text your teacher.
Athens Renaissance School, The Exchange Campus
Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-233-6600, Ext. 6809
Fax: 256-206-8186