AMS Eagle Report
Newsletter for Parents, Students, Teachers & the Community
Volume 14
December 21, 2018
Athens Middle School
Email: rick.carter@acs-k12.org
Website: https://www.acs-k12.org/ams
Location: 100 U.S. Hwy 31 N., Athens, Alabama 35611
Phone: 256-233-6620
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AthensMiddleSchool?ref=hl
Twitter: @amseagles
Weekly Manna
Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.
- Colin Powell
What will your success come from today?
PROGRESS REPORTS WERE SENT HOME ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
Important Dates for December & January
Students Return - January 7, 2019
1st Semester Exams - January 15-17, 2019
1st Semester Report Cards Go Home - January 23, 2019
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 21, 2019 (No School)
Teacher Work Day - January 22, 2019 (No School for Students)
More information to come in January 2019 on Camp McDowell!!!
2019-2020 ACS School Calendar Approved
Perfect Gift
Notes With Our Nurse
Legacy Brick Project for the new AHS - Bricks Still Available!
AMS Sports
AMS Sports Schedule
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Alabama High School Athletics Association Bylaw Of The Week
AHSAA BYLAW OF THE WEEK GRADES 7-12
Scenario: Tim is an 8th grade student-athlete who participates on his school’s junior high baseball team. He is a really good player and has a nice future ahead of him. Due to a rash of injuries during the season to a several varsity players, the head coach is considering moving Tim up to the varsity. Question: Since the school has a junior high baseball team, can Tim be moved up to the varsity?
On Page 72-73 of the 2018-19 AHSAA Handbook: Junior High/Middle School – Combination Programs:
Participation is permitted under the following programs if there is an agreement between the principals of the middle/junior high and the high schools involved:
3. Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Graders with High School: Seventh, eighth and ninth graders at a junior high (grades 7-9) or middle school (grades 7-8) may participate in any level of competition (varsity, junior varsity, etc.) at the high school for which they are zoned if all other requirements are met.
Note: An eighth grader that is “ineligible by age” to participate in middle school athletics may participate in any level of athletic competition (varsity, junior varsity, etc.) at the high school for which he/she is zoned. This should be indicated in C2C.
Also, on page 48 of the AHSAA Handbook, you may find Rule III. Contests. Sections 13. Contest/Tournament Limitations:
Limitations are established for the number of contests and tournaments a school may play in each sport, and the first practice and contest dates are set for each sport. (See Sports Calendar on page 44.)
A student may participate in the number of contests his/her team is permitted to play in that sport. If a student participates on more than one level of competition in the same sport during the same season, the maximum number of contests that the student may participate in is the number of contests his/her highest-level team is permitted to play. (Ex.: A student playing a combination of junior varsity and varsity basketball games may participate in a maximum of 20 games, the number a varsity high school team can play.) The only exception is in football where a student may play a total of 18 games
Interpretation: If the junior high team is within a unit school or a feeder school to the high school, Tim may be moved up to the varsity team for the high school. However, including the junior high games he has already participated in, he cannot exceed the maximum number of games at the highest level. (Baseball- 1A-6A is 28/ 7A is 32).
Proactive Measures: The principal is responsible for the eligibility of all student-athletes. The high school principal and middle school principal should work closely together to ensure that the entire athletic program, grades 7-12, is functioning as one cohesive unit. In addition, the coaches of both levels should communicate to make sure Tim does not exceed the number of contests allowed
CLUB ACTION
FCA Meeting
Girl Power Hour
October 29, November 26, January 28, February 25, March 25 and April 29
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Lunchroom Information
Important Calendars for 2018-2019
Important information regarding changes to checking in or out of school
- Illness.
- Death in immediate family.
- Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life and health of the child as determined by the principal.
- Legal quarantine.
- Emergency conditions as determined by the principal.
- Administrative Approval--Prior permission of the principal upon request of the parent or legal guardian.
- Suspension.
Checkout Reminder
Student Code of Conduct 2018-19
STUDENT EXAMS AND EXAM EXEMPTIONS
Athens Middle School - Examinations
1. Fall Semester Exams will be required by all students in all subject areas.
2. Any student may be permitted to exempt Spring Semester examinations based on the following criteria which is calculated from Jan. - May:
- Students’ receiving an in-school suspension assignment voids all exemptions.
- Students who have the following cumulative grade at the end of the 4th 9 weeks grading period may be exempt for that class; 92 with no more than three (3) excused absences; 85 with no more than two (2) excused absences; 80 with no more than one (1) excused absences.
3. Students who receive an unexcused tardy three times (3) to any class will void exemption for that class.
4. An unexcused absence to any class voids examination exemption for that class.
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Dr. Rick Carter, Executive Principal
Email: rick.carter@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620
Twitter: @DrRickCarter1
Mrs. Kim Moore, Associate Principal for 6th Grade Center
Email: kim.moore@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620
Mr. Graham Aderholt, Assistant Principal
Email: graham.aderholt@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620
Mrs. Amanda Tedford, Assistant Principal
Email: amanda.tedford@acs-k12.org
Phone: 256-233-6620
Disclaimer
AMS Sports Schedules
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If you haven't purchased your AMS football program, please see Mrs. Stockman! These programs are a great memento for students and parents.