Happy Friday AHS families!
Our weekly update is filled with upcoming events and important information. Please take a few minutes to read everything over. As always, reach out with any questions.
Thank you to those that joined me for today’s Coffee and Conversation. It was a great opportunity to listen as well as answer questions. Next Friday I will hold another Coffee and Conversation with Mrs Campbell. Kim Janssen, our district-wide Instructional Technology Coordinator will be joining us for any questions with our new Apptegy platform and accessing school communication.
Next Week
We have a big event next week that will affect the whole school: Grade 10 ELA MCAS.
Below are bell schedules for Tuesday and Wednesday:
Tuesday
Period X - 7:15 to 7:25
Period 1 - 7:30 to 9:10
Period 3 - 9:15 to 10:55
Period 5 - 11:00 to 12:35
Period 7 - 12:40 to 1:50
Lunch
1st - 11:00 to 11:20
2nd - 11:40 to 12:00
3rd - 12:15 to 12:35
Wednesday
Period X - 7:15 to 7:25
Period 2 - 7:30 to 9:00
Period 4 - 9:05 to 10:30
Period 6 - 10:35 to 12:25
Period 8 - 12:30 to 1:50
Report Cards
Trimester two report cards have been published in Aspen. Instructions and a video on accessing report cards are available for families by following this link: https://www.attleboroschools.com/documents/for-families/aspen-information/how-to-view-student-report-cards/332245.
Grade 10 MCAS
We will be administering the ELA MCAS test on Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29. Testing will begin for both tests at 7:30 AM. In preparation for this test, here are a few timely reminders:
MCAS counts! It is a graduation requirement. Demonstrating competency on MCAS is one of the state requirements for receiving a high school diploma. Do your best.
Bring your Chromebook. Students have school-issued Chromebooks and they must bring them fully charged on each testing day. It is also recommended that students bring their chargers.
If you have any issues with your school-issued device, you must contact Robin Frank, rfrank@attleboroschools.com prior to testing.
Sophomores: We believe you all have the ability to be successful on this test. Your teachers have worked hard to prepare you for this moment, and we’re sure that you have worked hard as well. Being successful on this test is a way for you to demonstrate BLUE PRIDE to yourself, your family, your teachers, and the whole school community. We all believe in you!
Sophomores: Here is a list of test room locations: Grade 10 ELA MCAS Room Assignments.
Honors Diploma
Seniors who indicated that they were interested in applying for the honors diploma were emailed the application last week. For your convenience, here is the form: 2023 Honors Diploma Application. The deadline to complete this form is Sunday, March 26, at 11:59 pm.
Appeals
Grade 9-11 students who need to appeal level placements (typically these students requested an honors or AP course) were emailed an appeals application form last week. For your convenience, her is the form: Appeals 2023. Many of the requested data points can be found in Aspen, and there is also a space to share additional information. Students should fill-out the form completely and to the best of their ability because there will be no opportunity for second appeals. The deadline to submit the form is March 26, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
Blue Pride TV
Below are two clips from our very own radio and broadcasting crew here at AHS. Watch out Channel 12 we are on our way!
Scholarship Update
Seniors: Most Attleboro Community Scholarships are due April 1, which is also a Saturday. Students should return completed applications by March 31. Applications can be found in the College and Career Center A 141.
These are the scholarships available to students:
The Attleboro General Scholarship is online for seniors to complete: Attleboro General Scholarship Application. Please note, if this link doesn’t work for you, please copy and paste it into another browser.
The Attleboro Scholarship Foundation application is paper based (aka, “the green sheet”). It can be found in the College and Career Center (141) across from the Principal’s Office.
Don’t miss out on even more money! Additional scholarships on our website! There are additional scholarships listed on the Guidance page on the Attleboro High School website. This link includes available scholarships that have been advertised to our school. Please note additional search engines linked at the top of the page for more opportunities to investigate. Please contact your guidance counselor if you have any questions.
Cellular Reception
Recently we have heard some concerns regarding cellular service at AHS. In hearing these concerns, we wanted to share some information with you. To start, data “blockers” or “jammers,” which interfere with authorized radio communications such as cell phones, police radar, GPS, and Wi-Fi, are a violation of federal law. AHS does not use them. Issues with cell reception at AHS are a consequence of our new school. Building materials used in modern construction, such as steel, concrete, and low-e glass can potentially affect signal strength. Furthermore, our school’s designers have explained that “the exterior envelope of the building is thermally tight, which further reduces cell phone signal strength.” Please refer to THIS ARTICLE to find out more regarding compromised signal strength. Additionally, concerns have been raised that if students experience problems with cell reception will emergency responders have similar troubles in a potential crisis? Emphatically the answer is: “No.” Police and Fire have access to specialized equipment to ensure their secure communication in responding to any emergency.
APS Community Updates
All fliers, opportunities, and events shared by the Attleboro Community are found on the Welcome Center webpage. To view the most recent updates and opportunities, visit the Community Fliers page.
Upcoming Events
Lots of evening events happening at AHS next week:
Monday - Poets for Peace hosted by the Black Student Alliance in the Bistro(poster below)
Tuesday through Thursday - District-wide Music events in the Bray Auditorium
Tuesday: Hill-Roberts, Coelho, AHS 6:00 start
Wednesday: Hyman Fine, Thacher, Wamsutta, AHS 6:00 start
Thursday: Studley, Brennan, Willett, AHS 6:00 start
Coffee and Conversation with Mrs Campbell 9:00-10:00 in the Blue Pride Bistro
