AMHS Weekly Update
January 17, 2022 - January 21, 2022
WINTER MAP ASSESSMENT
Attention 9th and 10th-grade students will begin taking the Winter NWEA MAP Assessment this week. As a reminder, the MAP assessment measure student's achievement and growth in the areas of Mathematics, Reading, and Language Usage. This assessment provides insight to teachers in regards to key information to effectively differentiate instruction for every student.
January 10th and 11th - 9th and 10th grade Math Students- Growth Math Test
January 12th and 13th - 9th and 10th grade ELA Students - Growth Reading Test
January 24th and 25th- 9th and 10th grade Social Studies Students- Growth Language Test
Any student who did not take the Winter MAP assessment will need to speak with their teachers to make up their assessment prior to the close of the MAP Assessment window on February 28th.
CORE Content and EOC Tutorials for Spring Semester
Core Content (Non-EOC Courses) Tutorial Sessions
Tuesdays: ELA and Math
Thursday: Science and Social Studies
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
GA Milestones EOC Tutorials
Tuesdays: Coordinate Algebra and American Literature
Thursdays: Biology and US History
3:30 pm - 4:35 pm
To ensure student safety, please be sure to pick up students attending tutorials no later than 4:45 pm.
Join us for our PTSA General Body Meeting
Virtual Meeting Information
Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96865893358?pwd=MDcrRzdsekdKN1VJeEVPWnNkQVhuUT09
Meeting ID: 968 6589 3358
Passcode: AMHS
Attention Rising Juniors and Seniors
Summer High School Internship at Atlanta Botanical Gardens
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is gearing up to host its fourth cohort of high school interns for summer 2022. Applications and adult recommendations are online and due March 27, 2022.
The Garden’s Summer High School Internship is a seven-week program on Wednesdays-Fridays from 9 am-4 pm from June 1- July 15. We are looking for students who will be 16 years or older by June 1, 2022, who currently attend a metro-Atlanta Title I school. The interns will be paid an hourly wage of $10/hr and also receive lunch, program supplies, shirts, and transportation assistance. Participants get to work alongside our Garden staff from various departments including outdoor horticulture, indoor horticulture, amphibian care team, and conservation team in the mornings; learning about our collections and actively caring for them in the process. Afternoons are devoted to college and career skills sessions that include financial planning, resume building, cooking classes, and public speaking to name a few. In addition, students learn about plant career opportunities outside of the Garden and how to connect with plant-based community service projects throughout the city. At the end of the internship, our interns will produce a personal project to share their acquired knowledge with their cohort, Garden staff, and possibly guests as well.
Please see the flyer below for more information!
Winter JV and Varsity Athletic Competitions Continue This Week
All Junior Varsity and Varsity basketball games, swim meets and wrestling matches will continue this week. Spectators will be limited to PARENTS ONLY for Junior Varsity and Varsity competitions. Tickets can be purchased at the door of any event using the QR code posted at the gym entrance. DeKalb passes and GHSA passes are welcome.
Bank of America Student Leaders Program
DCSD Social Media Guidelines for Students
Parents,
It is important that our scholars represent themselves in a positive manner online and think about what they post on social media outlets. One question to always think about is, "Would my post look good to college admissions counselors or employers?" Encourage your student to assume that someone is always observing their online actions.
See the DCSD Social Media Guidelines by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/2wWOHmC
AMHS Athletics
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Wrestling v. Stone Mountain @ SWD @ 5:30 pm
Varsity Basketball v. Druid Hills @ Druid Hills HS @ 5:30pm
Swimming v. DeKalb Schools @ Lakeside HS @6:00pm
Thursday, January 19, 2022
JV Basketball v. ML King, Jr. @ MLK, Jr. HS @ 5:30 PM
Saturday, January 21, 2022
Varsity Basketball v. Newnan @ Newnan HS @ 2:00 pm
Swimming DeKalb Championship @ Chamblee @ TBD
Girls’ Wrestling @ SW DeKalb @ 9:00 am
Wrestling State Duals @ LaGrange @ 9:00 am
Winter Sports are Here!!! Purchase tickets Online
Student Success Academy
Greetings Ram Scholars,
Our school district has formed a partnership with the Students Success Academy. This virtual mentoring program provides students with their own success agent. The paired agent will assist your student with goal setting, academic support, career guidance, and adulting.
Registration is simple and there is no cost to parents or students.
DCSD Tech Cafe Training Events for Parents and Caregivers
AMHS Yearbook Orders
Time to order your 2021-2022 AMHS yearbook! CLICK HERE for the order form, order link, and pricing details. Yearbook cost is $80, and the deadline to pre-order is March 11, 2022.
Class of 2022 parents and families, it's time to honor your seniors by ordering yearbook ads. CLICK HERE for complete details and the order form.
ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS- VIRTUAL COLLEGE VISITS
The following colleges will host virtual sessions next week in the library media center.
Class of 2022 News
Seniors, click here to complete your Class of 2022 Information Sheet!
Senior Remind Join Codes
- Click to join the Remind for your last name and counselor:
- Last Names A-F (Banks): https://www.remind.com/join/3hb222
- Last Names G-M (Sherman): https://www.remind.com/join/khddkd
- Last Names N-Z (Teague): https://www.remind.com/join/bka99b
Cap and Gown Orders from Jostens
CLICK HERE to order your cap, gown, stole, and tassel package from Jostens.
Cost: $75 (plus tax); deposit: $50
Please order by October 31, 2021. All balances must be paid by April 1, 2022.
CLICK HERE for a printable with helpful QR codes.
ATTENTION SENIORS: GA Scholar Program
Senior Students,
Please see the attached document which explains the GA Scholar Program, a GA DOE recognition program, for students who have achieved excellence in the school and community. Please reach out to your counselor if you have questions.
GA Milestones EOC Mid Month
Parents,
If your child completed a B section in December (FLEX, GA. Virtual, etc.) in American Lit, Biology, Coordinate Algebra, or US History, they must take the EOC for that class. Below is the letter with the calendar and the schedule. AMHS will conduct the Spring Mid-Month the week of January 18th. EOC Study Guides can be found on the AMHS Testing Information Page. Please contact Mr. Burd at Paris_Burd@dekalbschoolsga.org if you have any questions.COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
Parents and Scholars,
ACT: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
College Board: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register
Parents of students who are seeking accommodations for either exam should reach out to our testing coordinator, Mr. Paris Burd at Paris_Burd@dekalbschoolsga.org.