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Athens High School
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
Volume 16
September 30, 2019
Athens High School
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Domain/14
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHSAlabama/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
Twitter: @AHS_Alabama
Monday Manna
Mark Your Calendar:
Friday, October 4, AHS Football vs. Cullman Home at 7:00 p.m.
- Spirit Theme for Friday is “Bright Out the Bears”. Wear Neon. (No bandanas, face paint, etc.) Dress up days must meet ACS dress code.
- Octagon Club will meet in Mrs. L. Malone’s room (A2130) on Monday at 8:00 a.m. and 3:25 p.m.
- School pictures grades 9-11 are scheduled for Monday, September 30.
- Tuesday, October 1, is an E-Learning day for grades 9, 11, and 12.
- There will be a Wrestling Interest Meeting at the beginning of Eagle Empowerment on Wednesday, October 2, in the Harvard Room.
- The SCA spirit shirts "There's No Place Like Home" are now on sale! The order deadline is Friday, October 4th. Please turn in your order at lunch to a SCA member or to Mrs. Clem during Connect. Don't miss out on the opportunity to have one of these special Comfort Color shirts or sweatshirts!
- First Priority will meet Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Pettus's room A2127 upstairs. Everyone is welcome!
- DECA $20 dues should be paid to Mrs. Foster or Mrs. L. Jones by Tuesday, October 15.
- AHS Competition Cheer is selling t-shirts. Please see Mrs. Black or Ms. Hicks if you are interested. T-shirts will be on sale until Friday, October 11.
- Saturday, October 12th, will be the Athens Cornhole Tournament...... not your normal Saturday Test. 9th grade and up Competitive Division.......1st place $500.....2nd place $250....3rd place $100. Pre-register at www.athenshighschoolsportscamps.com.This fundraiser will benefit AHS Boys and Girls Soccer Programs.
- Business Academy students interested in attending the Tennessee Titans Learning Lab should see Mrs. L. Jones or Mrs. Foster, before or after school. A $30 nonrefundable deposit is due Monday, September 30.
- Tennis tryouts will be Monday, October 14 - Thursday, October 17.
- Anyone interested in joining HOSA, the $20 HOSA dues need to be paid by Tuesday, October 1, to Mrs. Reynolds or Mrs. Greenhaw. Students that will be taking a Health Science class this year are encouraged to join. There will not be an opportunity to join 2nd semester, so make sure your dues are paid by October 1st.
- All CO-OP students must stay at school for Eagle Empowerment until otherwise notified.
- PSAT $17 Registration Deadline is Friday, October 4, for 10th & 11th Grade students.
- If you have questions/problems with your INOW account, please contact the Guidance Office.
- If you have questions/problems with your MacBook or Canvas, please contact the Library.
Still Need Your MacBook:
If you have not yet picked up your MacBook, you and your parent/guardian may fill out the appropriate paperwork and pay the user fee between the hours of 8:30 AM-11:00 AM and 12:00PM-2:45PM. Both the parent and the student must be present to sign the documents. Please see Ms. Jennifer McCain.
@AHS_Alabama JROTC had a productive Saturday assisting with the Better Business Bureau Shred Day! #oneAthens
AHS Classroom Happenings
Brackets Anyone?
@DanaRey22058651 had students engaged with research and public speaking by doing a Bracket Challenge debate in her Health Sciences course. It made me want to do some more research after I left! #OneAthens
Chemistry Anyone?
Stopped by @ChemTown to listen to her read science literature to her students. The combination of science, reading, and literary analysis skills is powerful stuff.
Weekly Teacher Feature
Mr. Andrew Risner
Mr. Risner is in his 10th year of teaching math and engineering. Although he originally planned to become a meteorologist, he was inspired by his geometry teacher to become a positive role model for teens which led him to pursue education. He is most passionate about teaching responsibility and work ethic. Aside from teaching, he enjoys playing piano and singing at his church.
Golden Eagle Band Info
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ATHLETICS
Share The "W"
Final @AHS_Alabama 42 ELHS 21.
Great job by our band, football, cheer, and student section. #athensproud
Take Your Mark!
Go Golden Eagles!
AHSAA “BYLAW OF THE WEEK”
“BYLAW OF THE WEEK”
Scenario: Scott is an 8th grade student-athlete who participates on his school’s junior high baseball team. He is a really good player and has a nice future ahead of him. Due to a rash of injuries during the season to several varsity players, the high school head coach is considering moving Scott up to the varsity. Question: Since the school has a junior high baseball team, can Scott be moved up to the varsity?
On Page 72-73 of the 2019-2020 AHSAA Handbook: Junior High/Middle School –
Combination Programs:
Participation is permitted under the following programs if there is an agreement between the principals of the middle/junior high and the high schools involved:
3. Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Graders with High School: Seventh, eighth and ninth graders at a junior high (grades 7-9) or middle school (grades 7-8) may participate in any level of competition (varsity, junior varsity, etc.) at the high school for which they are zoned if all other requirements are met.
Note: An eighth grader that is “ineligible by age” to participate in middle school athletics may participate in any level of athletic competition (varsity, junior varsity, etc.) at the high school for which he/she is zoned. This should be indicated in C2C.
Also, on page 48 of the AHSAA Handbook, you may find Rule III. Contests. Sections 13. Contest/Tournament Limitations:
Limitations are established for the number of contests and tournaments a school may play in each sport, and the first practice and contest dates are set for each sport. (See Sports Calendar on page 47.)
A student may participate in the number of contests his/her team is permitted to play in that sport. If a student participates on more than one level of competition in the same sport during the same season, the maximum number of contests that the student may participate in is the number of contests his/her highest-level team is permitted to play. (Ex.: A student playing a combination of junior varsity and varsity basketball games may participate in a maximum of 30 games, the number a varsity high school team can play.) The only exception is in football where a student may play a total of 18 games
Interpretation: If the junior high team is within a unit school or a feeder school to the high school, Scott may be moved up to the varsity team for the high school. However, including the junior high games he has already participated in, he cannot exceed the maximum number of games at the highest level. (Baseball- 1A-6A is 28/ 7A is 32).
Proactive Measures: The principal is responsible for the eligibility of all
student-athletes. The high school principal and middle school principal should work closely together to ensure that the entire athletic program, grades 7-12, is functioning as one cohesive unit. In addition, the coaches of both levels should communicate to make sure Scott does not exceed the number of contests allowed.
STUDENT SUPPORTS & INFORMATION
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Athens High School Staff
Dr. Rick Carter
Email: rick.carter@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/21
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256 233 6613
Twitter: @DrRickCarter
Mrs. Gia Russell
Email: gia.russell@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1573
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Twitter: @GiaRussell
Mr. Willie Moore
Email: willie.moore@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1574
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Twitter: @AHS_Alabama
Dr. Debbie Elmore
Email: debbie.elmore@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/1252
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA
Phone: 256-233-6613
Mr. Jim Presnell
Email: jim.presnell@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/Page/2221
Location: 655 U.S. 31, Athens, AL, USA