The Current
Anacortes High School's guide to monthly events.
Anacortes High School
1600 20th Street
Anacortes, WA 98221
Phone: (360)503-1300
Principal: Jon Ronngren
Vice Principal: Kecia Fox
Dean of Students: Mike Baribault
Athletic Director: Erik Titus
October 2019
Greetings Seahawk Families,
As September comes to an end and we settle in for the fall, staff and students remain committed to our Mission of empowering our students to be successful, confident and passionate in an ever-changing world. We continue our emphasis on school attendance this fall and appreciate your support in reinforcing the importance of attendance as a major factor in academic success. We appreciate appointments and vacations scheduled outside the school calendar whenever possible.
Homecoming 2019 activities start on Thursday, Oct 3 with Murals in the commons followed by a week of events Oct 7 – 11. The week culminates with our Homecoming football game on Friday, Oct 11 and dance on Saturday, Oct 12 in the commons. We are asking parents / guardians attending assemblies on Monday, Oct 7 and Friday, Oct 11 to sign in the Main Office before proceeding to Rice Field. We will have a parent section roped off on the north end of the bleachers – bring sunglasses as Mr. Titus is guaranteeing sunny skies.
We will be administering the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) test on Saturday, October 19. As part of our ongoing efforts and commitment to preparing students for college success, we will be offering this assessment free of charge to students in grade 10. The PSAT is an important high school milestone as students begin planning for their post-secondary education opportunities. We encourage students to begin thinking about life after high school early on in their high school career and participation in college testing is an integral part of their planning. Students participating in PSAT testing should arrive no later than 7:30 am on Saturday, Oct. 19 at AHS and expect to be dismissed no sooner than noon. Students will enter through our Main Entrance on the west side of the building.
The first week of October brings the first academic progress report on your student. This is a reminder, as we do not mail home quarterly progress reports, that you have 24-7 access to your student’s academic progress and attendance via web-based Family Access. Please go to ahs.asd103.org and click on For Parents drop down banner located at the top of the AHS webpage, then click on the Family Access. Enter your login and password. Under Home in the left-hand column, select Gradebook. You will current grades for your student. If we do not have your email address, if you have changed your email address, or if you have questions about your Family Access account; please contact registrar Carol Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@asd103.org or 503-1364. We will continue to mail home progress reports to families who do not have an active email account on file with us. Please contact your student’s teachers directly should you have questions about classroom performance and grades. You may email them directly via Family Access.
As of today, we plan to administer a Student Voice survey on Wednesday, Oct 9 in Advisory. The purpose of the survey is to measure conditions that affect student voice, aspirations, and academic motivations, as well as assessing student perceptions of their personal voice as a student at Anacortes High School.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns at jronngren@asd103.org or (360) 503-1303.
In Seahawk Pride,
Jon Ronngren
Principal
ASB Officers
Vice-President: Aynslee King
Secretary: Elizabeth Koals
Business Manager: Elizabeth Chambers
Advisor: Erik Titus/Robert Hancock
Homecoming Week 2019
Homecoming Week Activities October 3 through October 12, 2019
The Theme of Anacortes High School Homecoming 2019 is SEASONS
Seniors: Winter
Juniors: Summer
Sophomores: Fall
Freshmen: Spring
ATTENTION: All non-AHS students (parents/guardians, family, community members) MUST check in at the AHS front office prior to attending an assembly at Rice Field.
Thursday, October 3: Murals from 3:00 to 6:00 in the AHS Commons
Monday, October 7
Homecoming Week Kickoff Assembly @ 1:55 at Rice Field.
LIP SYNC from 6:30 to 8:30; Various Locations TBD
Football vs. Sedro Woolley at 5:30
Boys Tennis: Varsity vs. Bellingham at 4:00
Tuesday, October 8
LIP SYNC from 6:30 to 8:30; Various Locations TBD
VB vs. Sedro Woolley: C/JV @ 5:40; Varsity @ 7:00
Soccer vs. Sedro Woolley: JV @ 5:00; Varsity @ 7:00
Wednesday, October 9
FIELD NIGHT/eSports from 6:00 to 8:00 at Rice Field/AHS Commons
HS XC Meet @ 4:00pm
Thursday, October 10
FLOAT BUILDING from 3:00 to 7:00 at the Lower Parking Lot
LIP SYNC from 6:30 to 8:30; Various Locations TBD
Swim vs. Squalicum @ 2:55pm
Friday, October 11
Homecoming Week Culminating Assembly @ 1:55 at Rice Field
Homecoming PARADE @ 3:30
FB vs. Bellingham @ 7:00pm
Saturday, October 12
Homecoming DANCE from 9:00 to 12:00 at AHS Commons
STUDENTS: Please make sure that you have signed the DANCE CONTRACT for 2019!
AHS Athletics
Click the links for the most updated information on start dates, activities/athletic code of conduct, attendance, and SABA.
Counselor's Corner
Check out the link to the Counseling Center, where you will be provided a comprehensive and engaging school counseling curriculum that encourages active participation in social-emotional, academic, and career development. Meet your counselor and access great resources!
To all parents: please remember to keep the school updated on all demographic changes such as addresses, physicians, name changes, and any legal issues. A form can be picked up and returned to the registrar's office.
Alpha breakdown of Counselor Assignments:
Maggie Lahey: Class of 2020: G-M. Classes 2021-23: H-Pa
Ashlee Poggie: Class of 2020: N-Z. Classes 2021-23: Pe-Z
The Counseling Office hours are from 7:30-4:00. Please email your counselor with any questions.
Counseling Center Announcements - October 2019
Senior Parent Night 10/1/19
Senior parents and guardians are invited to Senior Parent Night on Tuesday, October 1st at
6 p.m. in the AHS Commons.
Hear about important information regarding senior year
Financial Aid 101 / Information Night
Wednesday, October 9th @ 6:30 pm in the AHS Commons
Seniors and senior parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend
The presentation will be hosted by Rose Hill, from the Financial Aid Office at Skagit Valley College
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Seniors applying to any technical, 2-year or 4-year colleges for next fall can begin completing the FAFSA on October 1st.
Completing the FAFSA as early as possible is recommended to ensure that students are considered for the maximum amount of financial aid possible.
Bring your FAFSA questions to Financial Aid Night on October 9th!
Senior Manual
The Senior Year Resource Manual is now available in the Class of 2020 Google Classroom and will soon be added to the Counseling Center website.
School counselors will be reviewing key information with seniors in English classes during the first two weeks of October.
Senior Experience
The Senior Experience graduation requirement was introduced to seniors last April.
Seniors can access the information and instructions via the Class of 2020 Google Classroom.
The Senior Experience Proposal is due no later than 12/04/19 to Advisory teachers.
The fully completed Senior Experience Final Questionnaire is due no later than 01/22/20 to Advisory teachers.
Both the Proposal and Final Questionnaire should be uploaded to each student’s Xello Portfolio.
PSAT
AHS will administer the PSAT on Saturday, October 19th beginning at 8:00 am. Students must report no later than 7:30 am. All students must bring a current and valid school- or government-issued photo ID on testing day.
All AHS 10th graders are automatically registered to take the PSAT. 9th and 11th graders and non-AHS students can pick up registration forms in the Counseling Office and pay $20 at the ASB window no later than Wednesday, September 18th.
Student guides and test day information were distributed in 10th grade English classes.
Current Upcoming College/Military Visits
October 1 - University of Alaska, CCR Room @ 2:45
October 1 - University of Washington Bothell, Commons, A Lunch only
October 10 - US Air Force Academy, CCR Room @ 2:45
October 11 - Central Washington University, Commons, Both Lunches
October 21 - Seattle Pacific University, Commons, B Lunch only
October 23 - Skagit Valley College, Commons, Both Lunches
*please note these are current scheduled visits, others may be added*
SAT or ACT Testing
Most four year colleges require applicants to submit scores from either the SAT of the ACT. Four year college-bound students are encouraged to take it more than once. This will give students a chance to use the higher of the test scores. Colleges in WA State will accept either the SAT or the ACT. For
out-of-state schools, please check the Admissions page for the college(s) you are interested in attending to verify their admissions test requirements. AHS is a testing site for the SAT on 11/02/19 and 06/06/20.
SAT registration and dates can be found at
http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-dates
ACT registration and dates can be found at
Important Dates for Seniors in October:
- Senior Parent Night: October 1st from 6-7pm in the AHS Commons
- Skagit Valley College presentation regarding Financial Aid: October 9th from 6:30-7:30 pm in the AHS Commons
- FASFA opening date: October 1st
- PSAT Testing: October 19th
AHS Yearbook News For 2020 Seniors
Senior Portraits Due by Friday, October 18.
Senior Ads Due by Tuesday, November 26.
Please click on the attached link for additional information regarding due dates for Senior Portraits and Ads, and cost per ad.
http://ahs.asd103.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_263971/File/FINALSenior%20Letter%202020rev%20(1).pdf
The Rock
AHS Broadcast Club will record Varsity games and make them available for replay. Here's the link: www.youtube.com/ahslive. Students and parents can subscribe to the YouTube channel and get updates on live events.
SmugMug Photos
Make Sure You Read The Student Handbook
Volunteering at AHS
All volunteers must have a yearly application and background check on file with the district office prior to service in our schools.
Clearance is on a one-year basis, and all volunteers must re-apply each school year. The beginning of the school year is an excellent time to complete the process, so that you can be ready to volunteer in the schools or chaperone a field trip.
Click on the link for the application:
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NDU4OmVuLVVT
PTSA Officers for 2019-20
Vice President: Autumn Atterberry
Secretary: Angie Hamblen
Treasurer: Joyce Anderson
October 7: PTSA General Meeting from 5:00-6:00
Grad Night Class of 2020
http://ahs.asd103.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_263971/File/2020%20Grad%20Night%20Ticket%20Letter.pdf
2019 Poinsettia Fundraiser
Amazon Smile Earns Money for AHS PTSA
On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you are prompted to select a charitable organization from our list of eligible organizations. You can change your selection at any time.
From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. Or, from your mobile browser, select Change your Charity from the options at the bottom of the page.
Title IX Compliance Notice
Nondiscrimination: The Anacortes School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
K.C. Knudson, Civil Rights Compliance/ RCW Coordinator, (360) 503-1214, kknudson@asd103.org
Fran McCarthy, Section 504/ ADA Coordinator, (360) 503-1216, fmccarthy@asd103.org
Connie Sheridan, Title IX Coordinator, (360) 503-1221, csheridan@asd103.org
Written complaints to: 2200 M Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221