senior class meeting athens high school september 6, 2013
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SENIOR CLASS MEETINGATHENS HIGH SCHOOL
September 6, 2013
Dr. Dixon
Welcome
What Counts…
ACT Scores 2013 –Good job Class of 2014!
English Math Reading Sci. Mean N % of class
Athens 22.8 24.1 22.9 23.1 23.3 366 98.5%State 19.1 19.9 20.0 20.2 19.9 120,451
WAY TO GO RED HAWKS!
How much do you want to achieve this year?
Ranked by Newsweek as the 522 Best High School in the Nation!
6th Most Challenging High School in the State of Michigan
98 students received state, national awards and international awards59 % of students took AP classes
3 teams and 18 individual athletes competed at the State Championship levelRaised over $41,000 for Angels of Hope Charity
98 % of 2013 Graduates went to college; 7 honorably serve in the military
So, What Counts?
YouAll of Us &Our Individual &Collective Success
The Importance of focus:
What we expect…
How to Succeed….
A – G Ms. Goss
H – N Mr. Dowd
O – Z Mr. Turner
AHS Assistant Principals
A – E Mr. Adams
F – K Mr. McMillan
L – R Mrs. Breen
S – Z Mr. Rinnan
AHS Counseling Assignments & Peer Mediation
Ms. Manfredi – Peer Mediation Advisor
Our Safe-Ed Staff
Safe Ed Director– Mr. Brandimore
Your well being is our number one concern.
ATHENS CAFETERIA
LOCKDOWNDRILLS
Cafeteria Lockdown Locations
Cafeteria Escape Routes
School Sponsored Training
Lock Down Drills Fire Drills Tornado Drills Evacuation Drills
Take Advantage
Personal Readiness Strategy
Take ownership of your survival
At Work At Home
In General
Concealment v. Cover
Silhouette
When Law Enforcement arrives
How should I react when Law Enforcement arrives?: Remain calm, and follow officers’
instructions Immediately raise hands and spread
fingers. Keep hands in sight at all times Avoid making quick movements towards
officers such as attempting to hold on for safety
Your Safety is most important!
Let us know if you have questions.
We are here to help you!
Agenda
Senior Focus Code of Conduct Attendance Dress Code Parking Lot All Else
Senior Focus
You are now the leaders of Athens -- in spirit, maturity, & focus
-- What legacy do you want to leave?
College Application Process – apply as early as possible. College Night, October 7 (here at AHS)
Docufide (Parchment) for transcripts
Graduation – June 7, 2014. Counselors will be meeting with you to review credits to ensure graduation
Cap and Gown makeup date – September 20 during lunch
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct is available on the Athens webpage.
Read through the Code of Conduct - Be aware of your rights and responsibilities!
Attendance Policy
Attendance at school is important: We want you here! Think of school as your job.
5 absences in a class (ex/unex) will result in a teacher contact home.
7 absences – visit to the AP office 9 absences – attendance review meeting. Beyond 9 – all unexcused (no credit for work missed)
Hats/Sunglasses Bare midriff Skirts/shorts – Fingertip length Yoga pants/stretch pants must be covered! Tank tops – 3 finger rule Pants – Worn at the waist! Inappropriate slogans Hoodies Cell Phones
Dress Code Reminders
Above all, please drive safely.
All cars parking in the student lot must be registered; cars in the lot (starting Sept. 10th) without a permit will be fined. Continued incidents will result in discipline.
Each student must park in a designated spot.
During school, there is no access to the parking lot unless you have a pass from your grade-level administrator. Emergencies only Please
(Not for lunch money, homework, etc.)
Parking Lot
Planners – Available in the AP Office for $5
Lunch Behavior – Please Keep Your School Clean Return the Plastic Trays
Service dog -- Magic
All Else
Wishing you a fabulous year!
Please return to 1st hour – Your teacher will take attendance.
Be your best everyday – Make Your Last Year Count
SENIOR CLASS MEETINGATHENS HIGH SCHOOL
September 6, 2013