News from the Principal's Office
A&M Consolidated High School
Reflections from Elder's Desk
As I reflect on the season of thanksgiving,
Let me begin with the folks in our building.
The custodial crew who is committed to keeping our building pristine,
Your selfless work is appreciated more than it seems.
The office staff welcomes everyone and is the face of the school.
They know how to keep their composure and not lose their cool.
The instructional assistants provide support to our students and teachers along the way.
Without their guidance and encouragement, some of our students would not make it through the day.
The library staff makes available resources to support the campus community.
Empowering all and ensuring there is equal opportunity.
Our nurses who support students by monitoring their health care,
Always addressing issues and maintaining their welfare.
The counselors eagerly provide emotional stability,
Guiding, directing, and analyzing our students’ mental capability.
Our teachers who are committed to helping our students succeed.
Thank you for all you do to help them achieve.
Our admin team who is a cut above the rest,
They consistently bring their A-game and truly are the best!
Thank you AMCHS family for being you!
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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)
○Greet students before they enter your classroom
○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 first six weeks rolls
○Escort visitors to the front office (if needed)
○All teachers must chaperone a dance or work a UIL event
○All teachers must attend Graduation rehearsal on May 23rd and Graduation on May 24th at 7:00 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
NOVEMBER
11/12 Grades due by 4:00 PM
11/13 Tiger Basketball vs. Temple at 5:00 PM
11/13 NEDREP visits AMCHS
11/15 Leadership CSISD visits Fine Arts classrooms
11/15 AMCHS Breakfast of Thanks at 7:30 AM--Lecture Hall
11/16 Bi-district playoff game-->Tiger Football vs. TBD at 7:30 PM--pep rally schedule; Maroon Out
11/19 Lady Tiger Basketball vs. Schulenberg at 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM
11/19-11/23 Thanksgiving Break
11/29 No field trips
DECEMBER
12/6 Faculty meeting--Fall Semester Reminder, Teacher Reminders for Finals
12/19 Tiger Family Christmas Required Luncheon (during lunch)
12/20 ProEthica Discussion 2 Questions due
Comp time may be acquired from June 2, 2018-November 9, 2018 for the November 19th and 20th Comp Day. Comp time may be acquired from June 2, 2018-April 12, 2019 for the April 22nd Comp Day.
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AMCHS Students Shine
Tiger Band 8th place finish in the US Bands Championship
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AMCHS Teacher Grant Recipients
Grants Awarded at AMCHS
Exploring Complex Biological Concepts with 3D Models--Pre-AP Biology, AP Biology, and Advanced Biotechnology students will explore DNA structure, DNA replication, DNA transcription, mRNA translation, protein folding, and enzymes through tactile and kinesthetic learning with 3D models.
BREAK OUT of the Ordinary!--The Algebra I, Precalculus, and Calculus teams will turn their classrooms into escape rooms. Students will have to solve problems, figure out clues and combinations, in order to "break out" and open their locked box.
Noteable technology for a notable education--Science teachers will utilize iPads and Apple pencils to increase student engagement and involvement in daily lessons.
Book Club-- Providing teens with high-interest books they can read and discuss with their peers. This grant will fund the purchase of several sets of books (about 30 copies of each title) that English teachers at each level will be able to offer their students during a book club reading unit.
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Laundry services available for students Contact M. Jedlicka
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Instructional Strategies to Enhance Your Classroom
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