Recent School Updates
Congratulations and Changes at AHS!
Congratulations Mr. Ross and Mrs. Staunton! Starting on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021, Mr. Ross will be moving to the ACPS Central Office as the new Director of Secondary Instruction. Mrs. Staunton will become the new Interim Principal at AHS.
Congratulations to both of our fearless leaders!
Fine Arts Performances - Fall 2020
The show will go on! In the midst of this pandemic, our band and choral programs have been innovative in keeping their performances going at AHS! They have worked hard and done an excellent job making their performances happen in creative ways. Check them out in the links below.
Choir Fall Revue 2020
Choir Holiday Performance
Band Holiday Sing-A-Long
Live Sessions During Virtual Learning Periods
Students,
Due to the changing nature of this pandemic, there will be times when we are all virtual for a time. During these times, teachers will be conducting live sessions through Google Meet or Zoom during the scheduled class period in order to provide some additional instruction and support.
You need to make every effort to be at these sessions during the specific blocks. Try to follow the block schedule (shown below) as a way to both help you know when sessions might be scheduled, and also to help you organize your day so you can make sure you’re giving each of your classes enough time to get the work done.
Current Block Schedule:
Mondays:
1st Block – 8:30-11:45
2nd Block – 12:00-3:30
Tuesdays:
3rd Block – 8:30-11:45
4th Block – 12:00-3:30 (A: 12:00-1:45; B: 1:45-3:30)
Thursdays:
2nd Block – 8:30-11:45
1st Block – 12:00-3:30
Fridays:
4th Block – 8:30-11:45 (A: 8:30-10:00; B: 10:15-11:45)
3rd Block – 12:00-3:30
Here are answers to some questions that are being asked:
Question: What do I do if my teachers for two different classes schedule sessions at the same time?
Answer: Go to the session scheduled for the block you would be in (see the schedule above). The teacher(s) for the other classes will record the session(s) and post them on Echo so you can view them later. Priority goes with the block you would currently be in, regardless of whether you are an A-day, B-day, 4-day, or Virtual student. This is only 2 blocks a day (3 for split blocks).
Question: What happens if I cannot make a live session?
Answer: While you should make every effort to make your live sessions, we know that life and technology issues do sometimes happen. Your teacher will record the session and post it on Echo. Make sure you view it later so that you don’t miss something important.
Question: What if I don’t have internet at home?
Answer: Reach out to your teachers to find out the scheduled class times and ask them for call-in numbers for your sessions. Google Meet and Zoom both support joining a session by calling a phone number, so this is another option. If you’re only able to get online at times where there are no sessions, make sure you catch up on the session recordings posted on Echo for each class, along with the work for your classes.
Question: Are we really going to be graded while we’re all virtual?
Answer: Yes. This has not changed, nor will it change. Your work will be graded whether we are hybrid, completely back in person, or all virtual. There are no “Get out of Fail Free” cards this year – you get what you earn, so make sure you do your work and you communicate with your teachers.
Please make sure you are taking all safety precautions to keep yourself and your families healthy during this ongoing pandemic. The sooner we can stop the spread, the sooner we can get back to seeing one another in person again. Take care of yourselves, stay on top of your studies, and always hold on to hope for a brighter, COVID-free future.