News from the Principal's Office
A&M Consolidated High School
News from Elder's Desk
National Educators for Restorative Practices (NEDRP) visited classrooms last week to observe and assess our growth with the implementation of restorative practices. Though we have made progress and doing well in many areas, we will constantly seek feedback and examine strategies to improve. Obviously, when students are connected to the school and associated with upstanding student groups, they are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Thus, it is imperative that we are intentional in our actions and develop positive connections with ALL students so they feel part of our AMCHS community.
For the next 6-8 weeks, the Admin team will be working through the requirements of T-TESS. Though this evaluation system is time-consuming, we are looking forward to the conversations we will have with our teachers and students, and we cannot wait to observe the learning at AMCHS. If you are scheduled to have a 45-minute evaluation, be sure you are knowledgeable of the T-TESS rubric and contact your appraiser with any questions that you may have. Your ratings for the four domains will be guided by the rubric.
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Expectations
General Expectations:
○Report to campus by 7:50 AM daily
○Stand outside your door after each class period and greet students
○Keep food and drinks in the cafeteria
○Everyone must wear an ID badge (including visitors)
○Absences should be recorded in AESOP as soon as possible
○Attendance must be recorded by 10:30 AM daily
○Adhere to the Grading Guidelines and contact parents of struggling learners○UIL lists are due to Kendra Lundy 48 hours prior to the scheduled event
○Stop by the attendance office and sign your six weeks rolls
○Escort visitors to the front office (if needed)
○Drug policy--students must have a form on file before they compete! Testing will be unannounced, and it will done monthly.
○All teachers must chaperone a dance or work a UIL event
○All Senior level teachers must attend Graduation rehearsal on May 23rd at 2:00 PM and all teachers must attend Graduation on May 24th at 7:30 PM (**Graduation time has been moved to 7:30 PM**)
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Instructional Expectations:
○Post objectives on the board/screen○Provide opportunities for students to engage in purposeful conversations with their peers (no more than 10-15 minutes of lecturing)
○Remain in the power zone
○Write critically
○Please do not hold a student after class and cause the student to be late to the next class.
Restorative Practices--Focus areas:
○60 second relate breaks*
○Pulse meters*○Spark Plans
○2 minute connects
○Treatment agreements
○Get To Know You Plan
*Restorative practices strategies are required.
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Schoology:
Join courses/groups for:
CSISD Professional Learning: All Staff COURSE Join Code: NMQWD-N8T2T
---This course houses all of the district level digital Professional Learning (check it out!)
CSISD Curriculum & Instruction GROUP Join Code: TV62N-M7S47
---This group houses the C&I documents and resources for all CSISD educators.
---2019-2020 Schoology will be required.
--Everything should be funneled through Schoology.
P3 Campus:
To anonymously report a concern, click here.
P3 Campus is an anonymous tip reporting solution designed specifically for the educational community. P3 Campus is a vital tool in keeping schools and students safe. School community members can report about a wide range of concerns, from mental health issues to threats of violence through our P3 Campus mobile app or through any web browser at P3 Campus.com.
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Vocabulary words for 9th--infer, evaluate, analyze, support, describe, compare, contrast, explain, predict, formulate, trace, summarize
Sign out/in link
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Upcoming Events
FEBRUARY
2/6 Career & Technical Education Tours
2/6 Signing Day for student-athletes --Pep rally gym at 3:00 PM
2/7 Faculty meeting (share fair sessions) at 7:30 AM/3:50 PM
2/7 Belles BCS Contest Show Offs at CSHS, 7:00 PM
2/9 Winter Semi-formal Dance at 8:00-11:00 PM
2/11-2/15 Student Appreciation Week
2/11 Welcome to the Jungle at 6:30-7:30 PM
2/14 Realtors Showcase
2/15 Breakfast of Champions (see schedule below)
2/17 Belles Tryout Prep Clinic at 9 AM-12 PM
2/18 Staff Development
2/18 Report Card Grades due by 4:00 PM
2/21 George Bush Presidential Library--11th only (tentative)
2/23 UIL Academic meet
2/25 HOSA Blood Drive at 7:00 AM-1:30 PM
2/25 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony at 7:00 PM
MAJOR ACTIVITIES/FIELD TRIPS IN THE SPRING SEMESTER
3/7-3/8 Tiger Band, Orchestra, Choir students travel to Disney World
3/22 Physics classes visit Six Flags
4/9 SAT School Day--100 juniors out
4/9 EOC English I Test
4/11 EOC English II Test
4/17 Senior Wellness
4/24 Morning of Success (aka, Crazy Day)
5/3 -5/4 Belles Spring Show, time TBD
5/7 EOC Algebra
5/8 EOC US History
5/6-5/17 2019 AP Testing Schedule
5/16 Senior Walk (tentative)
5/23 Graduation Practice at 2:00 PM-- Senior level teachers must attend
5/24 Graduation at 7:30 PM--Professional staff must attend
Comp time may be acquired from June 2, 2018-April 12, 2019 for the April 22nd Comp Day.
Texas Academic Performance Report
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AMCHS Students Shine
Student Council unveils Christi Cheshire Memorial Wildflower Garden
Chili Cook-off for Cheshire Fundraiser -- raised over $1100
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Laundry services available for students Contact M. Jedlicka
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Instructional Strategies to Enhance Your Classroom
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PROETHICA TIMELINE
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Campus Procedural Expectations
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To receive the AMCHS Family Remind text messages from Mrs. Elder, text “@amchsf” to 636-923-8109
AMCHS
To educate the hearts and minds of students for life.
Vision Statement
AMCHS is dedicated to educating and empowering students to become confident, resourceful, lifelong learners who are prepared for challenges beyond high school. Students of AMCHS will know the value of giving more than they take, will be responsible for their own actions, and will know that they are an important part of our school community.
Email: gelder@csisd.org
Website: http://amchs.csisd.org/
Location: 1801 Harvey Mitchell Parkway South, College Station, TX, United States
Phone: (979) 764-5500
Twitter: @amchsweb