AHS
Vol. 2 Issue 4
Mahone's Moment
February is a very busy month in education. The second semester is off to a great start. We had an opportunity to recognize our students for their 1st Semester Academic Accomplishments last month.
February is Black History Month, Love the Bus Month and CTE month. Andrews High School is fortunate to have several CTE programs – Welding, Small Engine, Family and Consumer Science, Computer Science, Health Science, and JAG. During your students' IGP meetings, this is an awesome time to learn more about these programs. We also celebrate National Counseling Week.
While February is a short month, the second semester is also very short. This month, we begin our IGPs. During your students' IGP meeting, you will meet with the guidance counselor to begin selecting your students' courses for the upcoming school year and review their transcripts. This is extremely important as your student must achieve a set number of credits to progress to the next grade. Please be mindful of the district's new attendance policy.
As always, if you have any questions or need any assistance my staff and I are here to assist.
Thank you, Toshawnka T Mahone
Principal
Jacket Spotlight!🐝
Miss AHS Pageant '23
Miss AHS '22 & '23
Congratulations to our Miss Andrews High '23 - '24! Ms. Baylee Ball pictured in the middle won the contest and was crowned by our Miss Andrews High '22 - '23 winner Ms. Trinity Ward!
ELA faculty members, Ms. Rogers and Dr. Mansfield spoke at the ACT Conference at Clemson University. The purpose of the presentation was to provide data that indicated an increase in student literacy through scaffolding methods in historical context. Utilizing these collaborative learning methods, provides historical context throughout instruction, thus giving the students the tools necessary for background knowledge.
Upcoming Events!
February 9th: 3rd Quarter Progress Report Go-Home
February 12th: Baseball Parents Meeting
February 13th: Community Meeting
February 14th: Happy Valentine's Day!
February 15th: National SRO Appreciation Day!
February 17th: FCCLA "A Night in Paris"
February 19th - 23rd: Schools Closed
February 20th: eLearning Day
February 22nd & 23rd: Academic Days
February 22nd: Resume Building/Writing lab/Technology Workshop
February 27th: Painting Pictures Voyage!
February 27th: ACT @ AHS
February 28th: Senior Cap & Gowns Pictures
February 28th: eLearning Assignments Due
February 29th: Black History Month Assembly
Upcoming Athletic Matches
February 8th: VBB @ Timberland (Scrimmage)
February 15th: VBB vs. Johnsonville (Scrimmage)
February 16th: VSB vs. East Clarendon (Scrimmage)
February 20th: VBB vs. Lake City (Scrimmage)
February 24th: VBB vs. Bluffton (@Woodland HS)
February 25th: VBB vs. Bishop England (@Woodland HS)
February 28th: VBB vs. Grey Collegiate (@Woodland HS)
February 28th: T&F @ Carvers Bay (Scrimmage)
AHS Women's Basketball
Fall Sports Awards
AHS @ USC
The AHS Women's Basketball Team traveled to Columbia, South Carolina to watch the Carolina Gamecocks battle the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Winter Sport Senior Bulletin Board
Basketball & Cheerleader Senior Bulletin Board created for our Winter Sports Seniors!
We Love Our Counselor
AHS NJROTC
The AHS NJROTC program pictured during their annual inspection.
Counselor's Corner
We will be conducting our Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) soon! During IGP meetings, school counselors discuss general graduation requirements, coursework, and opportunities related to future goals. Great time to learn about Dual Credit, PACE, NCAA Clearinghouse, and more. Contact the counseling team to make your appointment!
Mr.Brown (College and Career Coach): lbrown@gcsd.k12.sc.us
Mr. Green (Parent Facilitator): qgreen@gcsd.k12.sc.us
Ms.White (School's Counselor): lawhite@gcsd.k12.sc.us
Available Scholarships!
- DAR- Daughters of American Revolution - Winyah Chapter Scholarship due 3/15/24
- Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art - KBM Scholarship due 3/22/24
- Tidelands Hospice - Mary Atmar Johnson Scholarship due 3/25/24
- Alpha Delta Kappa for Women Educators due 3/31/24
- Kiwanis Club of Pawleys Island due 4/1/24
- Catherine Shackleford Philanthropist due 4/7/24
- Georgetown County Farm Bureau Scholarship due 4/15/24
Parenting Tips! 👨👩👧👦
Literacy Tips for Parents of High School Students
Important Student Reminders!!!
Attendance
Profile of SC High School Graduate
A student is deemed “college-ready” if the student met one of the following criteria:
- ACT Scores a composite score of 20 or higher on the ACT composite;
- SAT Scores a composite score of 1020 or higher on the SAT composite;
- AP Scores a 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam;
- IB Scores a 4 or higher on any International Baccalaureate (IB) assessment. Only higher learning (HL) exams may count; or
- Dual Enr Completes at least six (6) credit hours in dual enrollment courses with a grade of C or higher.
- Cambridge Scores a C or higher on any Advanced Level (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level Cambridge International Exam in a state approved course.
- CTE Is a CTE completer and earns a national industry credential or a state industry credential as determined by the business community; or
- WK/RtW Earns a Silver, Gold or Platinum National Career Readiness Certificate on the WorkKeys exam or Silver, Gold or Platinum Credential on the WIN Ready to Work Career Assessment; or
- ASVAB Earns a scale score of 31 or higher on the ASVAB; or
- WBL Successfully completes a state-approved work-based learning exit evaluation from an employer. The work-based learning program must include:
- Training agreement which defines a combination of objectives and a minimum of 40 practical experience hours or the highest number of hours required by industry defined competencies in a career pathway;
- Be aligned with state IGP career clusters;
- Include an industry evaluation that is created from the training agreement, which includes the world-class skills from the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate;
- The student must have earned a minimum of one unit in the pathway related to the work-based placement or completed a personal pathway of study.
- Employability Successfully completes the South Carolina High School Employability credential
TECH@AHS provides technology support to all AHS Faculty, Staff, and Students. Housed in the library, Tech@AHS is administered by Dr. Moore, Librarian and Mrs. Bourne, Library Assistant. For information or Tech Help, please call the school and ask for the library.
Important this month in TECH NEWS:
Parents/Guardians,
Please login to Parent Portal and complete the following form:
~GCSD Student/Parent Device Agreement 2022-2023 School Year~
Log into Parent Portal
Click on Forms on left-hand side
Click on GCSD Student/Parent Device Agreement
Read the form (scroll all the way down)
Type in Signature and Click Submit
Lost Laptop and Charger Price Range - $886.70 - $925.74
Lost Laptop Charger - $40.00
Lost Chromebook and Charger - $415.89
Lost Chromebook Charger - $40.00
AHS Safety Zone
Per the GCSD High Handbook, students are required to wear I.D. badges while at school. I.D.s are to be worn on a lanyard around the neck. The office will maintain a database and the appropriate consequence will be administered to correct the student’s actions in accordance with present policy. Privileges accompany compliance for the following: 1. Lunch checkout 2. Visiting or checking out items from the Media Center 3. Field Studies / Trips off campus 4 Being an on-site Student Assistant (Service Learning) 5. Movement through the hallways with a pass during instructional time 6. Using any concession machines 7. Visiting student stores.
Students not having their I.D. tags will be responsible for securing a replacement I.D. to use as soon as possible and will receive a temporary ID which they will be charged $1.00 for each offense. I.D. replacements can be purchased for $5.00 and lanyards replaced for $1.00.
Teen Driving Safety Tips for Parents
Start the Conversation Early: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 18-year-olds in the United States, and 2,608 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2021. Talk to your teens about safe driving early and often, before they reach driving age. But don’t stop there: Have conversations with the parents of your teen's peers or friends and compare notes—both are key to your teens’ safety.
Set the Standard: Talking is important, but action is even better. Show your kids safe driving behavior. Start by modeling good habits any time you drive them anywhere, even before they begin to drive. Make sure you, yourself, are turning off your cell phone and stowing it away, and buckling your seat belt before starting your car.
Get It In Writing: When your teenagers begin driving, we recommend you set ground rules and outline the consequences for breaking them in a parent-teen contract like the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Parent-Teen Driving Contract. Consider hanging your contract by the family car keys or near the front door.
Spell Out the Rules: No cell phones, no passengers, no speeding, no alcohol, no driving when tired, and always buckle up. These rules could help save your teen’s life.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Andrews High School
Title I School
The mission of Andrews High School is to prepare our diverse population with the skills necessary to succeed in a complex society by encouraging family involvement, using creative instructional practices, and providing experiences that increase the students’ opportunities for success.