AHS PP Senior Exams + MANY Outside opportunities + KUDOS
AHS PatriotProgress ENewsletter
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Sun Apr 26 23:14:07 EDT 2009
*Albemarle High School*
*PATRIOT PROGRESS ENewsletter*
*Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow*
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*434.975.9300*
*L*ink to Albemarle High School Homepage: www.k12albemarle.org/albemarlehs
*Libby Carpenter, Editor*
Link to County School website: www.k12albemarle.org
*04/27/09 Published Every Monday*
Link to county website: www.albemarle.org
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One thing I can give and still keep...is my word.
*THIS WEEK and coming soon *
04/27 Job Fair at the OMNI
04/29 College Night @ MHS 6:30pm to 8:30pm (see link information below)
05/01 West Side Story AHS auditorium 8pm
05/02 West Side Story AHS auditorium 8pm with optional dinner @ 6:30pm
in cafeteria
05/03 West Side Story AHS auditorium 3pm
05/03 Sydney Aichs Memorial Dedication Forest Lakes South soccer field
2pm
05/04 Progress Reports distributed
05/04 Registration for Summer School begins for current high school
students – see county website for application
05/04 to 05/15 APs for Students enrolled in AP classes
*PTSO NEWS AND INFORMATION*
- *Teacher Appreciation Week = May 4 to 8*
Daily events planned to honor the entire teaching, support and
administrative staff at AHS!
Please stay tuned for a special announcement with details on how you can
help support this event. AHS is full of wonderful people that work with and
for your children.
Help us show our appreciation!
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*GENERAL AHS NEWS AND INFORMATION*
- *Pre*administration Session for the AP Exams*
There will be a pre*administration session for the 2009 Advanced Placement
Examination on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 2:20pm in the auditorium. Students
who plan to take the 2009 Advanced Placement Examinations *must* attend this
pre*administration! Come to the auditorium and bring with you a number # 2
pencil to complete the pre*administration form and be on time.
- *West Side Story*
*West Side Story* is enjoying a spectacular revival on Broadway, but you do
not need to go to New York to see it . . . Come experience a dazzling show
in the AHS auditorium. Featuring talent from all corners of AHS: students,
former students, musicians, dancers, technical support, and even a few
faculty members.
Performances:
· May 1, 8pm
· May 2, 8pm with optional dinner beginning at 6:30pm, featuring
entertainment by the AHS Jazz Band and the AHS Improv Team
· May 3, 3pm
Tickets:
· $10 in advance and $15 at the door
· $20 for the combination dinner and theater on Saturday.
On sale at AHS during all lunch periods, beginning April 20, and at all
Charlottesville area Lloyd*s Hallmark locations.
For more information, see www.ahsplayers.com or call 975.9300, ext. 4213.
- *AHS Jazz Band Dance*
AHS JAZZ BAND DANCE: Save the date! The award winning Albemarle High
School Jazz Ensemble will hold its spring dance on Friday evening May 8th
from 8pm to 11pm at the Albemarle High School Cafeteria. This year*s event
will benefit Jeffery*s Gifts, a charity established in memory of former AHS
student Jeffrey Centini to provide for cancer stricken young people at the
UVA hospital. The Jazz Band Dance is a unique annual event that welcomes
students, parents, younger siblings, and community members. The band plays a
wide range of musical styles, from 40s swing to funk and hip hop. Tickets
are $10 for adults and $3 for all students and may be purchased at the door.
Please come out, dance to some great music, and help support this cause
which is close to the heart of many at AHS.
*AHS Opportunities*
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=50757
- *SYDNEY AICHS MEMORIAL Dedications*
· Sunday, May 3rd at 2pm at the South Forest Lakes soccer field
there will be a dedication of the Sydney Aichs Memorial.
*SENIOR News*
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=46513
- *Second Semester Exam Schedule for seniors*
The full schedule, along with reminders about policy and procedures, is
posted on the AHS website (see link button at the bottom of the home page)
and they will appear here as a reminder as the dates get closer.
05/04 & 05/05 seniors will be notified about their exam exemption status
05/21 senior Movie and Picnic
*ALL SENIOR EXAMS ARE TO BE HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM*
05/28 senior English Exam 9am
05/28 other exams 1pm
05/29 senior Government Exam, 9am
05/09 other exams 1pm
06/01 other exams 9am and 1pm
06/02 other exams 9am
06/02 senior grades due 3pm
- *Graduation Practice and Ceremony Details*
In a cost saving measure Albemarle High School, Monticello High School, and
Charlottesville High School will be sharing the use of John Paul Jones Arena
for Graduation on June 6, 2009.
Graduation practice for AHS will be on Friday, June 5th at 11am. Students
will report to AHS at 10:30am to board buses for group transportation to
JPJ.
Our students and staff should begin arriving at JPJ at 1pm on June 6th to
check in with staff and for the ceremony to begin at 2pm.
Dr. Haas has been meeting with Government classes to talk about graduation.
There will be a letter distributed to the students with this information.
These will also be a student + parent agreement acknowledging AHS graduation
procedures and expectations.
*JUNIOR News*
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=5329&sc_id=121557657
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- *Second Semester Exam Schedule *
The full schedule, along with reminders about policy and procedures, is
posted on the AHS website (see link button at the bottom of the home page)
and will appear here as a reminder as the dates get closer.
*SOPHOMORE News*
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=5328&sc_id=1215576591
- *Second Semester Exam Schedule *
The full schedule, along with reminders about policy and procedures, is
posted on the AHS website (see link button at the bottom of the home page)
and will appear here as a reminder as the dates get closer.
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*FRESHMAN News*
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=5327&sc_id=1215576607
- *Second Semester Exam Schedule *
The full schedule, along with reminders about policy and procedures, is
posted on the AHS website (see link button at the bottom of the home page)
and will appear here as a reminder as the dates get closer.
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*GROUPS + CLUBS News*
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/club/club.php?sectionid=8149
- *Dance Team*
The AHS Dance Team will hold tryouts for the 2009 to 2010 team. A dance
clinic will be held on Thursday, May 14th in the AHS cafeteria from 6pm top
8pm. Final tryouts will be held on Saturday, May 16th from 12noon to 4pm in
the gym. For more information, please visit our website
http://sites.google.com/site/ahspatriettes/ or contact Coach Matt at
albemarlepatriettes at gmail.com or call 434.227.6705.
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*SPORTS News*
- *Cheerleading Try Outs*
AHS Cheerleading mandatory tryout meeting will be held on May 5th at AHS in
the cafeteria at 6:30pm. For more info, check our website @
www.ahscheerleaders.com or email/call
Coach Jen @ varsitycoach at gmail.com or 953.8772.
- *Boys Soccer*
Please come out and support our UNDEFEATED Boys Soccer team as they host
Colonial Forge on Tuesday, April 28th.
JV will play on the practice field at 5:30am and Varsity will be in the
stadium at 7pm.
Boys Soccer will be having a car wash at the All American CarWash on Pantops
on Saturday, May 7th, from 10am to 2pm.
*CATEC*
www.catec.org
Click on the link in the center of the home page for a short video clip of
this months informative newsletter.
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*Albemarle County Schools / Board*
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=3603
- *High School Summer School Registration*
Registration begins May 4th for rising 10th to 12th graders;
*Applications must be signed by a student’s guidance counselor prior to
registration.*
Register in person at Albemarle County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road,
3rd floor.
*COMMUNITY + Outside Opportunities*
- *Robotics Camp*
The Systems Robotics Design Camp will be held July 13 to 17 this year.
Please visit the website (http://www.sys.virginia.edu/camp/) to find out
more information about the camp and to download an application.
- *UVA Apprenticeship Programs for Seniors*
The University of Virginia Apprenticeship Program offers highly motivated
applicants an opportunity to learn a skilled trade through a strong
combination of on the job training, technical education and classroom
instruction in a four year program. Recruitment for the Apprenticeship
Program is now in full swing!
Applicants must be able to meet the physical requirements for their
prospective trades. They must be a high school graduate or hold a General
Education Development (GED) Certificate and be at least 18 years of age by
the time new apprentices begin work on August 1.
The new apprentice opportunities listed below are posted online at
https://jobs.virginia.edu from April 13 through May 1. These opportunities
are for both internal and external applicants and application is done online
ONLY.
This year, we will be recruiting for 6 apprenticeships:
· Two electrician apprentices at Health System Physical Plant
· Two HVAC apprentices at Health System Physical Plant
· One electronics technician apprentice for Systems Control in Energy &
Utilities
· One electronics technician apprentice for the Elevator Shop in
Operations & Maintenance
- *2009 Community Job Fair*
Monday, April 27, 2009 10am to 3pm at the Omni Hotel in Downtown
Charlottesville
More than 70 employers from a wide variety of industries such as
hospitality, healthcare, retail, food service, education, and government
will be participating and recruiting for open positions.
Employment resources for job seekers such as help with interviewing skills
and résumé writing will also be available onsite.
Interested attendees should follow these tips for success at a job fair:
Dress for Success = Wear Interview Clothing
Come Alone = Do Not Bring Children
Bring Your Résumé = At Least 20 Copies
Take Notes = Follow Up with Potential Employers After the Fair
Network = Talk to Others While Waiting
60 Second Introduction = Practice Introducing Yourself in One Minute
The Job Fair is sponsored by the City of Charlottesville in partnership with
the County of Albemarle, Connecting People to Jobs, the Department of
Rehabilitative Services, the International Rescue Committee, National
College, Piedmont Housing Alliance, Piedmont Workforce Network, Urban
Vision, the Virginia Employment Commission, and the Virginia Workforce
Network.
For more information, please contact Mary Grant with the City of
Charlottesville Department of Social Services at 434.970.3458 or Hollie Lee
with the City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development at
434.970.3117. For a list of businesses planning to attend refer to this
link:
http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=2458
- *2nd Annual Construction Rodeo*
AGCVA is proud to announce the Second Annual Rodeo Competition and
Construction Equipment and Products Show being held on Saturday, May 2, 2009
from 9am to 3pm at Piedmont Virginia Community College. The Rodeo is
designed to be a complete construction exposition where those in the
industry can display and promote their products and skills. Construction
products and equipment will be on display, as well as having representatives
from professional companies that do business with contractors.
The Rodeo competition includes backhoe, skidloader, excavator, and mini
excavator competitions where operators can demonstrate their skill (or lack
thereof) in equipment safety, object placement, obstacle course and
more. Professionals
and amateurs welcome! This year there are two new events: a carpentry
competition and masonry demonstration.
Exhibitors will include: construction equipment dealers and suppliers,
specialty contractors, insurance, bonding companies, etc... any firm that
makes its living from the construction industry.
While the big kids run the heavy equipment, the little people can compete in
their own events and climb on machines displayed just for them.
- *Junior Law Cadet Program*
The annual Junior Law Cadet program is a week long summer training program
for high school students interested in careers in Law Enforcement who have
completed their junior year. Cadets experience a life similar to a
trooper-in-training, complete with daily room inspections and training by
state police instructors on Department operations, tactical team operations,
officer survival, undercover operations, driver improvement, defensive
tactics, observation of Medivac operations, water safety training, firearms
safety and narcotics detection using police canines.
As part of their training, the cadets also undergo a variety of physical
agility exercises used in the Virginia State Police applicant testing
process.
*This is an excellent opportunity and practical experience for students to
learn first hand what it is like to be a State Police trooper*, said Colonel
W. Steven Flaherty, Superintendent of the Virginia State Police. *The Junior
Law Cadet program is one of the best ways for our Department to make contact
and build positive relationships with Virginia’s youth, especially for those
interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.*
The American Legion selects and sponsors the students to represent the
organization’s Virginia districts. The 20th American Legion/Virginia State
police Junior Law Cadet Program has been scheduled for in June 14 to 19,
2009, at the Virginia State Police Academy in Richmond. Applicants must
have a drivers license or learners permit.
The Brochure and application can be downloaded by following this link:
http://www.valegion.org/pdf_files/Jr_law.pdf
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- *Behind the Wheel Classes Updated 04/27/09*
Registration forms & the schedule are in room 98 or you can print them from
our website: www.opendoors1.org. The link to Driver Ed. is halfway down
the home page. To register, teen needs to have passed Dr. Ed. classroom,
have their learner’s permit, certificate from free parent seminar, and $245
registration fee. It is recommended that students have completed 15 to 20
hours of their driving log. Tuition during the summer is $290. Call
975.9451.
*COLLEGE VISIT SCHEDULES*
· Representatives visit AHS during the months of *September through
Early December*.
· Signup sheets for in house (AHS) college visits are in the
Guidance office, room 260.
· Class passes are issued only to those on the signup sheets.
· Space is always limited and signup sheets will be pulled when
capacity is met.
· Dates, Times and locations are subject to change.
- *Regional College Fair*
Monticello High School will host the Regional College Fair on Wednesday,
April 29th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Approximately 100 colleges and
universities, trade schools and community colleges will be present to visit
with parents and students. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more
about their campuses, curriculum and financial aid opportunities, as well as
to begin making plans for education past high school.
This fair is free and open to the public. The flyer listing all schools
represented at the fair is available at the link below. For more
information contact the Monticello High School Counseling Department at
434.244.3110. MHS is located at 1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA.
http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/whatsnew/default.php?sectiondetailid=222&itemID=7134
*SCHOLARSHIPS*
The Charlottesville Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is
sponsoring a scholarship for high school female seniors. The scholarship
criteria are:
2.5 on a 4.0 GPA, continual two-year participation in a given
extracurricular activity
good citizenship. Deadline to submit application is before April 27, 2009.
*KUDOS!*
· *New National Record!!! 4x800 Relay Team*
*Congratulations Garrett Bradley, Zach Vrhovac, Luke Noble and Anthony
Kostelac.*
And of course Coach Buzz!
This video is the most exciting 7 minute + 30 seconds you will spend today!
Watch it! It says everything!
http://www.flotrack.org/videos/coverage/view_video/234918/173892
- *Eagle Scout*
Brian Veasey from Boy Scout Troop 102 has recently earned the rank of Eagle.
Brians leadership project was to oversee the construction of a Multi Surface
Mobility Trail for the Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center. The mobility
trail is 120 feet long and has five surfaces: brick, honey dust, gravel,
flagstone and Trex boards and is located on the inpatient playground. The
trail will help children who are challenged with mobility issues learn to
walk or maneuver a wheelchair across different surfaces and will aid in
their transition back into the community.
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*MARK YOUR CALENDAR* ... All dates and times subject to change
05/05 AHS Cheerleading meeting in cafeteria 6:30pm
05/06 Parents Driving Seminar at AHS 7pm to 9pm (required before
student Behind the Wheel training)
05/08 Jazz Band Dance 8pm to 11pm AHS Cafeteria Proceeds to
benefit *Jeffery’
Gifts*
05/12 Parents Driving Seminar at WAHS 7pm to 9pm (required before
student Behind the Wheel training)
05/14 PTSO Meeting 6:30pm Media Center
05/14 Dance Team 2009 to 2010 tryouts in the Cafeteria 6pm to 8pm
05/16 Dance Team 2009 to 2010 Final tryouts in the Gym 12noon to 4pm
05/17 Spring Band Concert
05/18 Parents Driving Seminar MHS 7pm to 9pm (required before student
Behind the Wheel training)
05/20 Spring Chorus Concert
05/25 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day Holiday
05/28 Senior English Exam for All students enrolled in Senior English
classes
05/29 Senior Government Exam for All students enrolled in Senior
Government classes
05/31 Senior Night @ AHS 6:30pm to 8:30pm
06/01 to 06/02 Senior Exams for All seniors who need exams other than
English and Government
06/03 Parents Seminar at AHS 7pm to 9pm (required before student Behind
the Wheel training)
06/02 to 06/05 Underclassmen Exams for All students who are not exempt
from exams
July and August 2009 SOLs for Students who scored between 375 and 399 on a
May SOL test
and did not pass on the expedited retake
06/05 Last day for current students to make changes to the class
registration for 2009 to 2010 school year
06/05 Seniors Graduation Practice meet before 10:30am at AHS for bus
transport to JPJ by 11am.
06/05 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS
06/06 Graduation @JPJ begin arriving after 1pm = Ceremony at 2pm.
06/09 Parents Driving Seminar WAHS 7pm to 9pm (required before student
Behind the Wheel training
06/15 Parents Driving Seminar MHS 7pm to 9pm (required before student
Behind the Wheel training)
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