Armstrong High School Weekly Update
Week Of June 8, 2015 to June 12, 2015 (Wk38)
"Inspiring Excellence @ 212 Degrees”
- 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.
- Don't forget to return to Ms. Blount your daily inspirational thought to be read over the announcements. Feel free to submit multiple thoughts of inspiration!
- Implementation of the 5-5-5 Parent Call Log has begun – Please see Mrs. Carter if you need additional information
Attendance
Teachers are reminded that Daily Attendance is to be taken in ASPEN within the first 15 minutes of class each period. Using 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.
SOL COMPUTER PREPARATION
All computer systems (including laptops) that are used during SOL testing should be turned on and logged into the RPS network for no less than 3 days and 4 hours each day/every week.
Laptops need to be removed from the carts, powered on and remain opened. A manual restart is needed to ensure the updates have taken place.
Stationary labs need a manual restart a minimum of twice a week. These devices are always powered on and connected to the network; however, the manual restart finalizes the completion of the updates. In order to reach all devices in a timely method, all required updates will be handled in this order.
Your time and effort are always appreciated. Thank you again for your very important part in the testing of the district’s children.
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 @ 212 Degrees "Taming Your SOLs"
Monday - June 8, 2015
All grades on due on Aspen by Friday - June 12, 2015 by 2:00 p.m.
Report Cards will be printed Monday Morning June 15th - all teachers will assist with inserting all pertinent material to go in report card envelopes - Tuesday morning
Term Grads and Underclassmen Expedited Retakes
Read aloud and Small group testing
After School Tutoring - All subjects -- All students who still need coursework assistance and SOL remediation
Graduation Rehearsal Armstrong Auditorium 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Seniors Depart Armstrong High School at 10:30 a.m. for 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. practice at Altria Theater
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony - 1:00 p.m. - Auditorium
Tuesday – June 9, 2015
Exam 1st & 5th EXAM
Term Grads and Underclassmen Expedited Retakes
Read aloud and Small group testing
After School Tutoring - All subjects -- All students who still need coursework assistance and SOL remediation
Graduation - The Class of 2015 would like to extend an invitation to all faculty and staff members to participate in the processional - 141st Commencement - at the Altria Center. All faculty and staff members who are marching in -- must have on cap and gown or all black. We will begin lining up at 2:30 p.m. in the basement of the Altria Center. Graduation will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. with the processional.
Wednesday – June 10, 2015
Exam 2nd & 6th EXAM
Term Grads and Underclassmen Expedited Retakes - see schedule above
Read aloud and Small group testing
After School Tutoring - All subjects -- All students who still need coursework assistance and SOL remediation
Underclassmen Award Ceremony
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Time: 3 p.m.
Where: AHS Auditorium or Media Center
Thursday – June 11, 2015
Homeroom - Locker Cleanout - 7:25 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. see attachment memo
Exam 3rd & 7th EXAM
Term Grads and Underclassmen Expedited Retakes
Read aloud and Small group testing
After School Tutoring - All subjects -- All students who still need coursework assistance and SOL remediation
Friday – June 12, 2015
Half a day for students
Staff lunch 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Staff to work on grades 11:45 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
All grades on Aspen by 2:00 p.m.
Exam 4th & 8th EXAM
4th- 7:25 - 8: 55 a.m.
8th 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1st lunch 9:45 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
2nd lunch 10:35 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
All staff to assist with dismissal - outside
Term Grads and Underclassmen Expedited Retakes - see schedule above
Read aloud and Small group testing - see testing manual
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
- Underclassmen Exam Schedule - June 9 -1st & 5th - June 10th - 2nd & 6th - June 11th -3rd & 7th - June 12th - 4th & 8th
- Schedule for Friday June 12 - 4th & 8th --- 4th- 7:25 - 8: 55 a.m. - and - 8th 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - 1st lunch 9:45 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. --- 2nd lunch 10:35 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
ALTRIA THEATER - Monday, June 8, 2015 COMMENCEMENT REHEARSAL 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Commencement - Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. Armstrong
- Report Cards will be printed Monday Morning June 15th - all teachers will assist with inserting all pertinent material to go in report card envelopes - Tuesday morning
- End of year Faculty Meeting Cook-Out - Tuesday - June 16th - 12:00 p.m. - Media Center - lunch will be served at 11:30 p.m.
- 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!