Armstrong High School Weekly Update
Week Of March 23, 2015 to March 27, 2015 (Wk28)
"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:
- Wk28: CTE Self-Evaluation
- Wk28: English Self-Evaluation
- Wk28: ExcEd Self-Evaluation
- Wk28: FineArts Self-Evaluation
- Wk28: Math Self-Evaluation
- Wk28: Military/PE Self-Evaluation
- Wk28: Science
- Wk28: Social Studies
Monday – March 23, 2015
MAP Assessment - select Math and English Classes
Leadership Team Meeting - Suite 107 - 7:45 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
Social Studies and Science teachers WILL meet at Thompson Middle School for the next 2 Mondays. On the first day we will review writing SLOs, aligning the instructional strategies and frame with work of PLCs
English and Math teachers will meet at Boushall Middle School. The team will support the analysis of benchmark data to INFORM instruction, thereby treating results in a formative manner.
Wildcat Softball travels to Charles City HS for a 5:00 game.
Tuesday – March 24, 2015
MAP Assessment - select Math and English Classes
Writing SOL Test - large conference room, 110A, and Media Center - 8:00 a.m. - juniors
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
Senior Parent Meeting at Armstrong High School - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Extended Day - Make sure there is a sign in sheet and that minutes are recorded - all submitted to Ms. Hawkins
English and History 210
Science and Math 115
Fine Arts and Foreign Language Media Center
PE, Military, and CTE 112
Wildcat Baseball travels to Amelia HS for a 5:00 double-header.
Wildcat Boys' Tennis travels to Highland Springs for a 5:00 match-up.
Wednesday – March 25, 2015
MAP Assessment - select Math and English Classes
Writing SOL Test - large conference room, 110A, and Media Center - 8:00 a.m. - juniors
ASVAB test 8:00 a.m. - listen out for announcement with student names and location
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
No Extended DY After School Session
Thursday – March 26, 2015
MAP Assessment - select Math and English Classes
Writing SOL Test - large conference room, 110A, and Media Center - 8:00 a.m. - Make-up Session
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
Extended Hour After School Session to begin in Room 211 - Presentation - Elements 6 and 8 prior to PLC meetings
Wildcat Outdoor Track competes in the Charles City Invitational at 3:00 pm.
Wildcat Girls' Tennis hosts Poquoson at 4:30 pm.
Wildcat Boys' Tennis travels to Varina for a 5:00 match-up.
Wildcat Baseball, Soccer, and Softball travel to Petersburg for 6:00 contests.
The Honorable Shonda Harris-Muhammed hosts Chat and Chew at Armstrong at 6:00 pm. - 8:45 p.m. - Bridging the Gap Between Athletics and GPA
Friday – March 27, 2015
MAP Assessment - select Math and English Classes
Writing SOL Test - large conference room, 110A, and Media Center - 8:00 a.m. - Make-up Session
Daily Attendance Count - 10:00 a.m. - there will be a different color form daily - an announcement will be made as a reminder.
Saturday – March 28, 2015
Special SAST Meeting 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wildcat Outdoor Track competes in the Manchester Invitational at Manchester HS 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---
- Writing SOL Test March 24th - 27th
The Game Incentive - P.E & Military - see Chief O'Neal for details
Time frame: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or shorter (Introductions, pass out make-up packets, and answer questions) not 3:00 p.m.
Basketball scrimmage: immediately following briefing- game should be over around 5:30 p.m.
Confirm Count: Please provide a complete list of students that are failing. Each teacher is responsible to contact parents to inform them of their child's academic failures and this incentive before March 26, 2015. This also need a count for the refreshments.
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!