Armstrong High School Weekly Update
Week Of April 13, 2015 to April 17, 2015 (Wk30)
"Inspiring Excellence @ 212 Degrees”
- Lesson Plans are non-negotiable – Lesson plans must be submitted weekly using the new RPS format – UBD model – Lesson plans are a clear picture of Teaching and Learning opportunities in your class
- Reminder to all teachers - please ensure that you are using your Daily Attendance Logs to keep documentation of your back up attendance.
- Don't forget to return to Ms. Blount your daily inspirational thought to be read over the announcements. Feel free to submit multiple thoughts of inspiration!
- Implementation of the 5-5-5 Parent Call Log has begun – Please see Mrs. Carter if you need additional information
Attendance
Teachers are reminded that Daily Attendance is to be taken in ASPEN within the first 15 minutes of class each period. Using the Daily Attendance Logs is not an option, it is mandated per the Code of Virginia - § 22.1-259.
Strengthening the Craft of Teaching and Learning
English
VDOE EOC Reading Spring 2014 Student Performance Analysis
VDOE EOC Reading Spring 2013 Student Performance Analysis
Text Dependent Questions: Sample Question Starters
Prompts for Text Dependent Questions
Science
VDOE Science Spring 2014 Instructional Guidance based on Student Performance
VDOE Earth Science Spring 2013 Student Performance Analysis with Instr. Guidance
VDOE Biology Spring 2013 Student Performance Analysis with Instructional Guidance
VDOE Chemistry Spring 2013 Student Performance Analysis with Instructional Guidance
Math
VDOE Algebra I Spring 2014 Student Performance Analysis
VDOE Geometry Spring 2014 Student Performance Analysis
VDOE Algebra II Spring 2014 Student Performance Analysis
History
VDOE North America Geographic Regions
VDOE Virginia Geographic Regions with Counties
VDOE Virginia Geographic Regions of Virginia Outline
"100 and 80" days to make a difference in the lives of our students @ 212 Degrees
If you have not done so already, please complete your Lesson Plan(s) Self-Evaluation that was due on Friday 04/03/2015. By Departments, the links are below:
- Wk30: CTE Self-Evaluation
- Wk30: English Self-Evaluation
- Wk30: ExcEd Self-Evaluation
- Wk30: FineArts Self-Evaluation
- Wk30: Math Self-Evaluation
- Wk30: Military/PE Self-Evaluation
- Wk30: Science
- Wk30: Social Studies
Monday – April 13, 2015
Please make sure you are entering online attendance in the "attendance tab" and not the "daily attendance" tab in ASPEN
In in preparation for the State of the Division address, Dr. Bedden would like a full listing of student and staff awards/recognition. --- Please email me directly by 3:00 p.m. any recognitions that you are aware of - students or staff members
Rescheduled College Fair - select 10th and 11th grade students - 9 a.m. departure
Wildcat Girls' Tennis hosts Henrico at 5:00 pm.
Wildcat Baseball travels to Charles City for a double header at 5:30 pm.
CAP PLC Monday meeting with English, math, history, special education and science teachers
Content/Location
Monday, April 13
Reading/English/Boushall
LCD projector, screen
Data
Math/Boushall
LCD projector,
screen
Data
History/Thompson
LCD projector,
screen
SLO/Instructional Planning
(Bring 2 hard copies of Lesson Plan for week of 4/13)
Science/Thompson
LCD projector,
screen
SLO/Instructional Planning
(Bring 2 hard copies of Lesson Plan for week of 4/13)
Tuesday – April 14, 2015
MAP MAKE-UP TESTING
Wildcat Boys' Tennis travels to Atlee for a 5:00 p.m. match-up.
Wildcat Baseball and Softball travel to John Marshall for 6:00 p.m. games.
Extended Day - Make sure there is a sign in sheet and that minutes are recorded - all submitted to Ms. Hawkins
New Rotation
April 14th, 15th, and 16th
English & Science 210
History & Math 115
CTE & Foreign Language Media Center
PE & Military & Fine Arts 112
SPED monthly meeting
Wednesday – April 15, 2015
Extended Day - Make sure there is a sign in sheet and that minutes are recorded - all submitted to Ms. Hawkins
Wildcat Outdoor Track competes in the Collegiate Invitational at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday – April 16, 2015
MAP MAKE-UP TESTING
No extended day session -----
Wildcat Soccer hosts Thomas Jefferson at 5:00 p.m.
Wildcat Boys' Tennis hosts Henrico at 5:00 p.m.
Wildcat Girls' Tennis travels to Henrico for a 5:00 p.m. match-up
Wildcat Baseball travels to Thomas Jefferson for a 5:30 p.m. game
Wildcat Softball takes on Thomas Jefferson at 5:30 p.m. (Place is TBA)
Choir Trip to Atlanta - names forthcoming --
Friday – April 17, 2015
Wildcat Baseball travels to Amelia County for a double header at 6:00 p.m.
Choir Trip to Atlanta - names forthcoming --
Saturday – April 18, 2015
Wildcat Outdoor Track competes in the Bob Murray Invitational at King William High School at 9:00 a.m.
Questions, Comments, Concerns? Please email me at your earliest convenience.
Due Monday April 13, 2015 by 2:05 pm
Due Monday April 13, 2015 by 2:05 pm
Due Monday April 13, 2015 by 2:05 pm
Due Monday April 13, 2015 by 2:05 pm
Due Monday April 13, 2015 by 2:05 pm
Due Monday April 13, 2015 by 2:05 pm
Due Monday April 13, 2015 by 2:05 pm
Due Monday April 13, 2015 by 2:05 pm
Need a quick reminder of what you are supposed to be doing for the Self-Evaluations? Click this button to review the training video!
Although this document has been sent out on multiple occasions, this button has been added so that you can conveniently link to the document when needed.
Button Linking to our Lesson Plan Self-Evaluation Rubric. Questions, Comments, Concerns? Contact your Department Chair, Cluster Administrator, or Principal for support!
AHS 2014 Quick Glance Document to assist in finding your students' previous SOL scores
Concerns and Updates
- Are your lesson plans updated and outside of your door?
- Lesson Planning Training – please sign up for additional support
- VAAP teachers/team will meet every Tuesday until VAAP submission
Interactive Achievement -SOL practice test- "Simulations” will allow teachers to know what their students retained and what they must reteach. These will be administered AFTER all new content has been taught, but approximately 2-4 weeks prior to SOL testing. The Simulation window is March 30 – May 19 - more info to come---
The Biometric Health Screening sponsored by Cigna will be held on April 24th from 8:00 am to 12:50 pm for employees who wish to receive a discount in your rate. There is a sign-up sheet on the counter in the main office. Please sign up at your earliest convenience due to limited spacing.
Senior Prom - April 25, 2015 - Hilton Garden Hotel
Last day of School for Seniors - June 5, 2015
Monthly Faculty Meeting - April 23, 2015 - 2:20 p.m. - Room 211
- ALTRIA THEATER - Monday, June 8, 2015 COMMENCEMENT REHEARSALS
- Commencement - Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. Armstrong
- Please be mindful of the students that rotate out of your class with or without a pass. All students must be given a pass to exit your classroom. Hall walkers should not be given an exit ticket out of your room.
- It is imperative that the Faculty and Staff adhere to all due dates and meeting times.
- Make sure student attendance is taken in every class.
- Please make sure you are honoring the 30/30 time frame.
- All teachers are expected to stand at their door during the change of class.
- Please encourage students to move along quickly. We all must communicate the same message to these young people.
- Thank you for all of your hard work!
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