1. AHS Future Schedule
and beyond

2. Why a different master schedule?
Current Schedule: 6 periods, 2 semesters, daily advisory
New Graduation Requirements for Class of 2021 (current 8th grade students)
District waiver for Class of 2019 and 2020
24 credits required by the state
Immediate interventions
Personalized Pathway Requirements
Exploration opportunities
ASD Goal – 100% graduation goal

3. In recommending the trimester system, we considered the following . . .
School culture
Maximizing student contact time
Reducing workload stress for staff and students
Relationships between and among staff and students
Opportunities for students to succeed, explore
Streamlining of processes
System of support for all

4. Our Plan Trimester schedule 5 period day 61 minute classes
0.5 credits per trimester, per class
26 credits required to graduate (potential to earn 31 credits in 4 years)
Continue to include daily advisory – 31 minutes

5. Benefits of the trimester schedule
More student opportunities to explore
       Students have access to more course offerings throughout the year
       Flexibility for enrichment and support courses
       Reduced workload for students per trimester
       Shorter lag time to intervene for failing or struggling students
School culture
System of support for all

7. August 24-25 Freshman Days August 24:
Family Breakfast, 7:30, AHS Commons
“Bobcat Days” with student pictures, purchase of ASB cards, lockers, schedules, purchase yearbook
August 25: LINK Crew Assembly, 8:00-12:30, Sam Benn Gym
Freshmen will meet their LINK Crew mentors and participate in a class wide activity

8. Activities and Athletics
Nearly 20 sports across three seasons
Music and drama
ASB, LINK Crew, RAT – advisory and beyond
CTSO’s: SkillsUSA, FBLA, FFA
21st Century Before and After School Program includes several clubs: Art, Robotics, Dance, ASL

9. How can families be involved at AHS?
Attend school events
Concerts, sporting events, musical, Foodball events
Participate in these events:
Freshman family breakfast, student conferences (October 18, 19 and January 29, 30)
Bobcat Booster Club and/or Music Boosters
Mock Interviews (sophomores); Business Week (juniors); Senior Boards (seniors)
Field trip and dance chaperones

10. How can you support your student at AHS?
Keep them involved in activities
Check Skyward for attendance and grades regularly
Utilize the after school program
Stay in contact – communicate with the teachers, counselor or administration if there is a concern or question
Use the website
Encourage appropriate use of school technology

11. Questions?