AHS NEWSLETTER
February 2018
FEBRUARY 2018 - DATES TO KNOW
Here are notable dates this month for students and parents to know:
- Tuesday, February 6 - Report Cards will be sent home with students
- Monday, February 12, 2018 - Friday, February 16, 2018 - Multicultural Week (includes a Rally on Friday)
- Monday, February 19, 2018 - No school in observation of Presidents' Day
- Thursday, March 1, 2018 - AHS Open House - 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
INFORMATIONAL FORUM REGARDING AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT PROGRESS
Here is a message from the Fremont Unified School District African American Student Achievement Task Force
February 8, 2018
6:00 – 7:30pm
Mission Valley ROP Center, Conference Room
5019 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538
Our aim is to share with you the progress we have made, the recommendations we will be presenting to the Fremont Board of Education and to get your feedback as advocates for your student’s success. Because we CARE!
To register, please email us at: LPricer@fremont.k12.ca.us
Child Care Will Be Available
Light refreshments will be served!
AP TEST REGISTRATION
Here is the information for AP Test registration for May 2018:
- Students need to register for all tests between Monday, February 5, 2018 through Friday, February 23, 2018. Applications after February 23 will be considered late and will NOT be accepted.
- The cost of each AP exam is $105 for AHS students, except for AP Chinese ($145), AP Spanish Language ($145), and AP French Language ($145).
- Students need to pay in person in Office L (Ms. Burch). Make checks payable to American High School. Applications dropped off after 3:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 23, will be considered late.
- No refunds will be given after March 2, 2018, except in emergency situations.
- Non-AHS students will NOT be allowed to test at American High School.
- If AHS does NOT offer the course, we will NOT offer the AP exam (AP Chinese is the exception).
- The College Board offers reduced fees in very specific financial situations. See Mr. Reibenschuh in Office C to receive the Request for Financial Aid form. The minimum payment for students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunches is $15.00.
- The school can also discuss financial arrangements with those students and families who may not be able to support the entire cost(s) of the AP Exams.
MEMORIAL BRICK PROGRAM
Become a permanent part of American High School!
Now’s your chance to leave a lasting legacy that will be seen for decades from now along with supporting the AHS Boosters. This is your chance to commemorate someone or something special such as a graduation, family member, teacher, group, teacher, coach, or friend!
The first 100 bricks will be featured prominently in the courtyard between the new buildings. All proceeds will go to the AHS Boosters that support our athletic programs.
Orders due 3/31/18. Don't miss this opportunity to leave your mark.
www.engravedbricks.com/campaign/ahs
Questions? Please email ahs.boosters01@gmail.com
NEW FUSD SECONDARY SCIENCE PATHWAY
CALIFORNIA STATE TESTING
Students in grades 3-8 and 11 will take either the computer adaptive CAASPP or CAAs in English and Math. In addition, students in grade 5, 8, and 12 will take California Science Test (CAST) in spring 2018.
In late summer/early fall, parents/guardians will receive the student score reports with overall score, a description of the student’s achievement level for English language arts, mathematics, science if applicable, and other information.
More information about CAASPP & CAST or CAAs
Parents/guardians have the right to exempt their child(ren) from taking the CAASPP, CAAs, and/or CAST. For more information about your school’s schedule or concerns about your child’s participation, please contact your school.
COUNSELOR CORNER
PARENT EVENTS THIS MONTH
AHS Parent Presentation - Preregistration information session (includes AP/Honors/CTE Pathways)
Thursday, Feb 1, 2018, 06:00 PM
AHS Library
AHS PTSA Meeting (Executive Committee members only)
Thursday, Feb 1, 2018, 07:00 PM
AHS Library
AHS Band Parent Organization Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018, 07:30 PM
American High School, Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA, United States
AHS Boosters
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018, 06:30 PM
AHS Library
RECENT SCHOOL EVENTS
MATHLEAGUE COMPETITION
AHS FRENCH CLUB - TOYS 4 TOTS VISIT
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY - JANUARY 23, 2018
2018 SPRING SPORTS - ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PAPERWORK COLLECTION
The first official day of Spring Sports will be on Monday, February 5th for Badminton, Baseball, Boys Golf, Softball, Boys and Girls Swimming, Boys Tennis, Track and Field, and Boys Volleyball. Submit Spring Sports Athletic Clearance Paperwork to Mr. Peffer or Mr. Hashimoto in Office B after school if they are in there. Please do not leave the paperwork under the door without giving it to Mr. Peffer or Mr. Hashimoto.
All paperwork will be due by Monday, January 29th. You can find the directions on how to complete this process by following the posting called "Step by Step: Athletic Clearance Packet."
It is not sufficient to turn paperwork into the coach. You will not be allowed to tryout or practice without cleared paperwork. Any paperwork turned in on the first day of spring sports are not be guaranteed to be cleared in time for practice that day.
If you are currently playing a winter sport, you will need to finish your season before trying out for a spring sport. All you will need to do is turn in a new Signature Page to get cleared.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Online Athletic Clearance Information Sheet must be submitted first
- You must have the doctor stamp, sign & date a CURRENT physical examination form from an M.D. or a D.O.
- Incomplete paperwork WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All signatures on Signature page are required.
- You will not be allowed to participate in any tryouts and/or practices until you have complete and cleared paperwork.
AHS BOOSTERS CRAB FEED - SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018
- DOORS OPEN 5:00 pm
- Happy Hour at 5:00 pm
- Seating begins at 6:00 pm
- Serving begins at 6:45 pm
- Silent Auction, Raffle & Dancing 8:00-11:00 PM
- No Host Bar, Crab, Pasta, Salad, Bread & Dessert
Proceeds from the Crab Feed benefit the American High School Athletic programs by providing thousands of dollars in uniforms, equipment, tournament fees, and scholarships.
For more information please call Michelle at 510-206-7872 or visit us at http://ahs-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/crabfeed.
Winter Sports Schedules
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DONATIONS - CORPORATE MATCHING
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
Email: smusto@fremont.k12.ca.us
Website: http://ahs-fusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Location: 36300 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA, United States
Phone: (510) 796-1776