Armstrong High School Weekly Update
Week Of March 30, 2015 to April 3, 2015 (Wk29)
"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:
- Wk29: CTE Self-Evaluation
- Wk29: English Self-Evaluation
- Wk29: ExcEd Self-Evaluation
- Wk29: FineArts Self-Evaluation
- Wk29: Math Self-Evaluation
- Wk29: Military/PE Self-Evaluation
- Wk29: Science
- Wk29: Social Studies
Monday – March 30, 2015
MAP MAKE-UP TESTING
Please make sure you are entering online attendance in the "attendance tab" and not the "daily attendance" tab in ASPEN
All third nine week daily logs are due before leaving Friday
MAP Assessment - select Math and English Classes
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
Wildcat Boys' Tennis hosts Trinity Episcopal at 4:00 pm.
NO CAP PLC meeting for history - English - science - math
Tuesday – March 31, 2015
MAP MAKE-UP TESTING
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
Extended Day - Make sure there is a sign in sheet and that minutes are recorded - all submitted to Ms. Hawkins
March 31st, April 1st, AND 2nd -
New Rotation
English & Math 210
Science & History 115
Fine Arts & CTE Media Center
PE and Military & Foreign Language 112
STEM Fair - Science Museum of Virginia - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wildcat Boys' Tennis travels to Hanover for a 5:00 match-up.
Wildcat Girls' Tennis travels to Hopewell for a 5:00 match-up.
Wildcat Soccer travels to Highland Springs for a 6:00 match.
Wednesday – April 1, 2015
MAP MAKE-UP TESTING
Extended Day - Make sure there is a sign in sheet and that minutes are recorded - all submitted to Ms. Hawkins
Stem Fair - Awards Ceremony - 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Science Museum of Virginia
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
Thursday – April 2, 2015
MAP MAKE-UP TESTING
Men of Distinction - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - select young men
No Extended Day
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
Wildcat Boys' Tennis hosts Glen Allen at 5:00 pm.
Wildcat Soccer hosts Varina at 6:00 pm.
Wildcat Baseball and Softball travel to Varina for 6:00 games.
Friday – April 3, 2015
MAP MAKE-UP TESTING
College Fair - select students
Half Day for students only - Periods 1 & 5
Extended Day - Make sure there is a sign in sheet and that minutes are recorded - all submitted to Ms. Hawkins - 12:05 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. ---- lunch 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
Saturday – April 4, 2015
Wildcat Track competes in the Vince Bradford Relays at E.C. Glass High School at 8:00 am.
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---
College Fair - April 3, 2015
Half a Day for Students - April 3, 2015
Spring Break - April 6 - 10, 2015 - Enjoy!
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
Tentative SOL Super Saturday dates - May 2 & May 9, 2015
Last day of School for Seniors - June 5, 2015
- 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!