Armstrong High School Weekly Update
Week Of April 20, 2015 to April 24, 2015 (Wk31)
"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.
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
If you have not done so already, please complete your Lesson Plan(s) Self-Evaluation that was due last week. By Departments, the links are below:
- Wk31: CTE Self-Evaluation
- Wk31: English Self-Evaluation
- Wk31: ExcEd Self-Evaluation
- Wk31: FineArts Self-Evaluation
- Wk31: Math Self-Evaluation
- Wk31: Military/PE Self-Evaluation
- Wk31: Science
- Wk31: Social Studies
Monday – April 20, 2015
Please make sure you are entering online attendance in the "attendance tab" and not the "daily attendance" tab in ASPEN
In in preparation for the State of the Division address, Dr. Bedden would like a full listing of student and staff awards/recognition. --- Please email me directly by 3:00 p.m. any recognitions that you are aware of - students or staff members - I have only received 1 recognition
CAP PLC Monday meeting with English, math, history, special education and science teachers
Content/Location
Monday, April 13
Reading/English/Boushall
Data
Math/Boushall
Data
History/Thompson
SLO/Instructional Planning
(Bring 2 hard copies of Lesson Plan for week of 4/20)
Science/Thompson
SLO/Instructional Planning
(Bring 2 hard copies of Lesson Plan for week of 4/20)
CTE Department will meet with Mrs. Carter - 2:15 p.m - Room 114
Wildcat Girls' Tennis hosts Poquoson at 4:30 pm.
Wildcat Softball travels to Collegiate for a 4:30 contest.
Tuesday – April 21, 2015
Student Engagement Survey - administered through CTE classes - and select classes with cart on wheels
CTE Audit - select classes
Science Simulation Test
The JROTC Blood Drive will be held in the auditorium at 8:00 a.m.
Wildcat Boys' Tennis hosts Lee-Davis at 5:00 p.m.
Wildcat Baseball, Softball, and Soccer travel to Atlee for 6:00 p.m. games.
Extended Day -in classroom - individual - work in class or with content partner to plan for SOL remediation or 4th nine weeks planning
Wednesday – April 22, 2015
SPED Audit - select classes
Science Simulation Test
Extended Day -in classroom - individual - work in class or with content partner to plan for SOL remediation or 4th nine weeks planning
Mandatory New teacher training - Richmond Technical Center - 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Thursday – April 23, 2015
Leadership Team Meeting - Suite 107 - 7:45 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
History Simulation Test
Men of Distinction - Select Students - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Boys' Tennis hosts Highland Springs at 5:00 p.m.
Wildcat Soccer hosts Huguenot at 5:30 p.m.
Wildcat Baseball and Softball travel to Huguenot for 6:00 p.m. contests.
Report Cards will be mailed home ----
No extended hour - reporting
Transformation / Alliance Meeting - 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Room 102
Friday – April 24, 2015
The Biometric Health Screening sponsored by Cigna will be held on April 24th from 8:00 am to 12:50 p.m.
History Simulation Test
Oliver Hill Essay Contest - rough draft will be due on Monday - 500 words - help with proofreading and whatever your expertise can offer to make their essays better -the final draft will be due on Wednesday, April 22.
Wildcat Girls' Tennis hosts Lafayette at 4:00 p.m..
Wildcat Soccer hosts Henrico at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday – April 25, 2015
Senior Prom - Hilton Garden - 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. - See Mrs. Harris - Ms. Davis-Johnson - Mrs. Stith for additional information
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
- VAAP teachers/team will meet every Tuesday until VAAP submission
Interactive Achievement -SOL practice test- "Simulations” will allow teachers to know what their students retained and what they must reteach. These will be administered AFTER all new content has been taught, but approximately 2-4 weeks prior to SOL testing. The Simulation window is March 30 – May 19 - more info to come---
The Biometric Health Screening sponsored by Cigna will be held on April 24th from 8:00 am to 12:50 pm for employees who wish to receive a discount in your rate. There is a sign-up sheet on the counter in the main office. Please sign up at your earliest convenience due to limited spacing.
Senior Prom - April 25, 2015 - Hilton Garden Hotel
Last day of School for Seniors - June 5, 2015
Monthly Faculty Meeting - April 27, 2015 - 2:20 p.m. - Room 211 - date change
- ALTRIA THEATER - Monday, June 8, 2015 COMMENCEMENT REHEARSALS
- Commencement - Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. Armstrong
- 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!