AJHS Black Bear News
Monday, July 11th
Principal's Message
AJHS Family,
I hope everyone is enjoying a great summer by finding some time to rest and relax. The new school year will be here before you know it and we want to go ahead and get some information out to everyone. If you are an incoming student/family to AJHS, then welcome! Please follow the school on Facebook and Instagram as well as check out the website intermittently for updates, information, and pictures of the many events our students participate in throughout the year.
This newsletter contains important information concerning: summer assignments, Snapcode enrollment, schedule pickup dates/times, and 8th grade Orientation.
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Dr. Christopher
Campus Construction
Dr. Mark Christopher - Principal: mark.christopher@dcs.k12.al.us
Mrs. Jennifer Blevins - Assistant Principal: jennifer.blevins@dcs.k12.al.us
Dr. Tamera Lowe-Preer: Assistant Principal: tamera.preer@dcs.k12.al.us
Ms. Missey Nichols - Guidance Counselor: missey.nichols@dcs.k12.al.us
Mrs. Lee Hasting - Instructional Coach: lee.hasting@dcs.k12.al.us
Mrs. Misty Palma - Attendance/Enrollment: misty.palma@dcs.k12.al.us
2022-23 Schedule Pickup Dates/Times
Tuesday, August 2nd from 10:00-12:00
Wednesday, August 3rd from 10:00-12:00 and 4:00-6:00
These time slots are opportunities for students to receive their schedule and walk the campus to find their classrooms.
8th Grade/New Student Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd at 4:30 in the auditorium. This session will give new students and families an opportunity to meet our administrative team and go over multiple topics such as: bell schedule, bus and car-line, attendance, grades, etc...
NOTE: SNAPCODE ENROLLMENTS MUST BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A STUDENT SCHEDULE.
Summer Assignments
Student assistance is available! Please note the Middle School (8th grade) and High School (9th grade) Summer Assignment Support Schedules on these pages as well. Students can virtually meet and/or email teachers for support as needed.
Printed copies of all AJHS summer assignments are available in the main office.
Snapcode
It is time to complete your student's snapcode for next school year. You should have already received and email with the information needed to complete this process. This is a required part of your student's enrollment and must be completed in order to receive a schedule. Please contact AJHS if you need assistance.
School Supply Lists for 2022-23 School Year
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Contact Information
Email: mark.christopher@dcs.k12.al.us
Website: http://ajhs.dcs.edu/
Location: 1625 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA
Phone: 256-552-3045
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Austin-Junior-High-School-231249440840509