Armstrong High School Weekly Update
Week Of November 2, 2015 to November 6 , 2015 (Wk9)
"Membership Has Its Privileges - Building A Strong Foundation”
- 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. More Logs are available at your request.
- Don't forget to return to Mrs. Murray your daily inspirational thought to be read over the announcements. Feel free to submit multiple thoughts of inspiration!
- NEW Announcement Form! All announcements must be submitted electronically. Click on the link above. Announcements must be submitted the day before they are expected to be read.
- Implementation of the 5-5-5 Parent Call Log has begun – Please see Mrs. Carter if you need additional information
Attendance
Attendance will start 1st DAY! Remember to only use the attendance on the home page of ASPEN. Mark students absent who are not present the 1st day. The system will turn them into NO Shows.
Teachers are reminded that Daily Attendance is to be taken in ASPEN within the first 15 minutes of class each period. Usage of the Daily Attendance Logs is not an option, it is mandated per the Code of Virginia - § 22.1-259.
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE
To ensure we get the most benefit out of this initiative, please keep in mind the following reminders:
- Tickets are to be handed out only to those students who have arrived to their first period of the day on time.
- Do not give out tickets for any other reason. This is strictly an attendance incentive, behavior/academic rewards can be done separately at the teacher’s discretion.
- Do not allow students to leave class to deposit attendance tickets, they should only be deposited during hall passing.
- Please remind students to write their names on the back of each ticket. (yes, some will still forget, we know..)
Like any system, consistency and continuity are key. It's important that we have 100% compliance on this. If you have a 1st or 2nd period class, please participate fully, anything less will greatly reduce the effectiveness of this program.
If you need more tickets (or never received them in the first place) please let Mr. Carvalhaes know ASAP.
Security Reminders
- All staff must wear their RPS ID at all times
- Always lock up all personal items
- DO NOT give studentsbuilding keys for any reason.
- DO NOT open doors for staff. Side entrance will be locked by 8 AM each day. After 8 AM only use the front door entrance.
- Restricted Movement means Restricted Movement! No one is to move when a Restricted Movement Notice has been given. Students nor staff are permitted to be in the hall way. It is for your safety!
- DO NOT purchase snacks for students out of the vending machines. The Vending Machines in room 118 have been relocated to teacher work room.
- DO NOT block a door if a students is trying to leave. Dial 501 to alert security.
- DO NOT encourage students to leave you room. If you need a student removed, alert security.
- DO NOT deny students entrance into class if they are late.
- Please place notification on your door if you are relocating your classroom.
- Follow the 30/30 rule, always!
- Remember NO lunch starts at the bell!
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"
Monday - November 2, 2015
Bell Schedule - No Enrichment Period this week - No Lunch and Learn -- Lunch and Learn did not achieve the goal as expected
8:00 AM – 9:35 AM 1st Block
9:40 AM -11:10 AM 2nd Block
11:15 AM – 1:10 PM 3rd Block
Lunch A (1st Floor) 11:35 PM – 12:00 PM
Lunch B (2nd Floor) 12:45 PM – 1:10 PM
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM 4th Block
2:45 PM Student Dismissal
Mary Baldwin onsite College Visit - 10:30 a.m. for select seniors
Weekly 90 Minute Professional Development - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- SACS AdvancEd Team will meet in room 102
- Core (English, Math, Science, Social Science) - Will meet together to review Benchmark/IA platform for upcoming testing to include needed accommodations. Meeting Minutes should be submitted to content administrator by 4:30 PM.
-Exceptional Ed- Will meet with core to help with testing information and supports needed. (Read Aloud, Small Group Sessions)
- Extended Core - Will use this as a common planning session to develop or solidify 9 week assessments. Submission of common planning meeting minutes required.
Tuesday – November 3, 2015
No School for students - City - Wide Professional Development
It is Armstrong Night at the White Oak Olive Garden. AHS will receive 10% of all proceeds earned Tuesday evening.
Wednesday – November 4, 2015
Extended Core Testing Window = Nov. 2nd to Nov.12th
Old Dominion onsite College visit 9:00 a.m. - select students
Reminder - teachers should not add or move children within IA platform, nor do we correct schedules in IA. Changes are corrected in ASPEN and uploaded overnight in IA
Confirm the accuracy of student schedules prior to the beginning of the testing window.
Grade level Gang Assembly Schedule - Teachers if you have a Senior Class (Exclude HIstory) - Please escort your students to the auditorium when called -
9:00 a.m. - Seniors
10:00 a.m. Juniors
11:00 a.m. - Sophomores
1:50 p.m. - Freshmen
Conference 26 Playoffs: The Lady Wildcat Volleyball Team travels to George Wythe for the Second Round of the Playoffs. Start time is 6:00 p.m.
New Teacher Training: 3:30p-4:30p @ Boushall MS - Media Center
Wks 11, 12 & 13 Lesson Plans are due to Department Chairs
Thursday – November 5, 2015
Leadership Team Meeting - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Room 102
Benchmark Testing - History Core Nov. 4th/5th - Laptop Assignment Forthcoming
Extended Core Testing Window = Nov. 2nd to Nov.12t
The JV Wildcat Football Team travels to Atlee for a 7:00 p.m.contest.
Union Bank and Trust, Genworth Foundation, Dr. Steven Staples, and EverFi who will be hosting division officials, teachers, and students from the Richmond area to be part of a celebratory luncheon. During the luncheon, we will honor divisions and schools that are leading robust efforts to improve the financial capability of young Americans over the past 5 years. The event will feature a panel of local high school students, a keynote from Dr. Steven Staples, a report on the impact of the My Money, My Future program, and an awards ceremony honoring those who have been instrumental in the program’s success.
When: Thursday, November 5
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Where: Armstrong High School - Media Center
Friday – November 6, 2015
Benchmark Testing - English Core Nov. 6th/9th - Laptop Assignment Forthcoming
Extended Core Testing Window = Nov. 2nd to Nov.12th
Students will report to homeroom after lunch to receive their lockers -- during what would be the beginning of 8th period -- homeroom will last from 1:15 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. -- 8th period will begin at 1:40 p.m.
It is Senior Night and the final football game of the season. The Wildcat Football team hosts Atlee at 7:00 p.m
Saturday - November 7, 2015
Questions, Comments, Concerns? Please email me at your earliest convenience.
Email: ahawkins@richmond.k12.va.us
Website: http://web.richmond.k12.va.us/ahs/Home.aspx
Location: 2300 Cool Lane, Richmond, VA, United States
Phone: (804) 780-4449
Concerns and Updates
- Special Thanks to all who made Homecoming a success! A special shout out to: Coach Watts, Ms. Day, Coach Day, Ms. S Anderson, Ms. Henderson, Ms. Jones, Ms. Pendergrass, Mr. Van, Mr. Miles, Ms. Lee, Ms. Crawford, Mr. Maples, Mr. Hocksday, JROTC and CTE Department!
- Don't miss out! There are a few Homecoming T-Shirts left. Get yours today!
- Senior Portraits by our very own Mr. Hockaday and the Yearbook student staff members - Armstrong Auditorium - select times 1st, 2nd, and 6th period
- Seniors must take the SAT before January because of the new SAT scheduled for March. Any seniors taking the SAT in March will NOT have scores back until May
- Benchmark Testing Window - Tuesday, October 27th - Tuesday, November 24th - All Benchmarks will be in a folder on IA called RPS Nine-Week Benchmarks and within a sub-folder called 2015-2016
- Benchmark Testing Dates: IA History Core = Nov. 4th/5th, IA English Core Nov. 6th/9th, IA Math Core = Nov. 12th/13th, IA Science Core = Nov. 16th/17th, Extended Core Testing Window = Nov. 2nd to Nov.12th
- Reminder - teachers should not add or move children within IA platform, nor do we correct schedules in IA. Changes are corrected in ASPEN and uploaded overnight in IA
- Confirm the accuracy of student schedules prior to the beginning of the testing window
- November 3, 2015 - City-Wide Professional Development
- November 4 - Gang Awareness School Assemblies grades 9-12 throughout the school day by grade level- parent meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.
- November 10th - End of First Nine Weeks -
- 2nd Attempt for Term Grads -Fall SOL End of Course Writing Assessment - November 16 - 24, 2015
- The JROTC Military Department will host its annual Veterans Day program- November 10, 2015
- November 11th - 2 hour early release - teacher workday
- November 16 - 20th College Week - select classes will take part in activities throughout the week -- supported by school counselors, RVA Future Center, and UVA College Guide
- November 18th - No school for students - Parent Teacher Conference
- November 25th - 27th - Thanksgiving Break - NO School
- Graduation - Tuesday, June 14, 2016 -- 7:00 p.m. Armstrong Altria Theater
- Are your lesson plans updated and outside of your door?
- 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!