08.14.20 Dear AHS Families, Mid-August is HERE in full effect!!! It’s HOT, HUMID, and the somewhat leisurely pace of the summer has made way for the HUSTLE of getting ready for school to start back up! Today, we welcomed around 300 freshmen to Anderson High School - whether in person or online. It was absolutely great to see students back in this building! I was overwhelmed by the POSITIVE & FOCUSED attitude of this freshman class! Speaking with each of the groups of students, I had full eye-contact, phones were put away, and students were engaged! It was so encouraging!!! The Class of 2024 has already shown me that they are ready to join our FAMILY here at Anderson High School! With all the negativity, pessimism, criticism, and judgement out there in our world today, I take great comfort knowing that our house remains in order! We’re not perfect and we never will be, but I was reminded today that our STUDENTS are incredibly special and we are ready for a great school year! To you parents - I would encourage you in the same way I encouraged our new students earlier today - know that we will overcome the obstacles set before us this year! I have full faith in the faculty and staff of Anderson High School!!! THANK YOU, in advance, for all of your SUPPORT, GRACE, and PARTNERSHIP as we gear up for a fantastic year at Anderson! Have a GREAT weekend! Rob P.S. For all parents of FRESHMEN who missed Freshmen Orientation, please take some time to view THIS VIDEO with your son/daughter and consider registering him/her for a building tour next week by clicking on THIS FORM. P.P.S. For anyone who missed our New Parent Orientation last night, no worries! You can access the full presentation by clicking THIS LINK! (you’ll want to jump to the 10-minute marker to get the presentation started!) UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS: Please keep in mind that dates/times/locations may change based on COVID-19 related developments.

8/17 - District Technology/Transportation Surveys DUE, 5 pm - See below for links and more information.

8/19 - Medication/Health Supply Drop-Off, 3-5 pm - Main Entrance 8/20 - Medication/Health Supply Drop-Off, 8-10 am - Main Entrance 8/20 - Student Schedules go LIVE in Progress Book! 8/24 - FHSD Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm - Nagel Middle School 8/27 - First Day of School for Students 9/2 - Senior Parent Night, 6:00-7:00 pm - Simply login to the FHSD YouTube Channel to

join! 9/2 - AHS Open House, 7:00-8:45 pm - More information coming soon! 9/7 - Labor Day, No School!

MOMENTS OF THE WEEK:

On Monday it was AWESOME seeing our SENIORS stopping by to pick up their parking passes

for the year!!

LOVE seeing our AHS VOLLEYBALLERS spending some time down at NAGEL NATION cheering

on the NAGEL BLUE team!! #AHSisFAMILY!!!

Today was FILLED with FRESHMEN FUN!! 3 groups of approximately 90 students, socially-distanced throughout our auditorium briefly before meeting with their Link Leaders and

walking the building! Welcome to the CLASS OF 2024!!

We were excited to offer a Virtual Freshman Orientation Option to our Anderson freshmen

enrolled in our Virtual Academy this semester!! FROM THE DISTRICT:

Technology Survey: We respectfully request that families fill out THIS technology device request form to request a computer for your child from Forest Hills School District, under the condition you do not have a dedicated device capable of working for your child at home. This survey will help us address the technology needs of our students enrolled in the Virtual Academy as well as make preparations should the district need to transition to a fully remote model during the semester. This survey must be completed by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 17.

Transportation Survey: As we finalize our plans and protocols regarding transportation, we also ask that families respond to THIS survey by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 17. We ask that all families participate in the survey, even if your child will not ride the bus this year.

Virtual Academy Reminder: Please keep in mind that we cannot accept requests to move students in or out of the Virtual Academy. This is due to the significant staffing plans in place to meet student needs in both programs. We are finalizing individual student schedules, and students must remain in their current academic model through the remainder of the fall semester. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

2020-2021 STUDENT SCHEDULES & SUPPLIES - UPDATE: Student schedules will be released on Progress Book next week on 8/20. A list detailing school supplies that teachers request their students bring to class will also be available at that time. The link for the supply list will be posted to the Anderson High School web page. FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE:

Medication & Health Supply Drop-Off: Will be held on Wednesday, August 19th from 3-5pm and Thursday, August 20th from 8-10am outside of the front entrance of Anderson High School. Please pull your car up to the front entrance and Mrs. Ackel or Mrs. Brandy will come out to your car and collect any medications and/or supplies. A parent or guardian must drop off any over the counter or prescription medication along with the Medication Permission Form signed by both the parent and physician. Please wear a mask and remain in your car.

InfoSnap Student Registration: Each school year, parents are emailed a snap code to register their student and update any contact/ health information. Forest Hills School District emailed your student's snap code on July 27th. If you have not completed your student's online registration, please do so as soon as possible. It is very important for us to have the most up to date information prior to school beginning. Please note this is separate from Final Forms that is completed for Athletics.

Meningitis Immunization Documentation: REMINDER: 12th grade students (including students who attend the Oaks or CollegeCredit Plus programs) are required to have documentation on file in the school health office showing proof of receiving: 2 meningitis (MCV4) vaccine doses (NOT meningitis B recombinant) *** One dose must be after the 16th birthday. If the first dose is received after the 16th birthday, only one dose is required. Please email a copy of your child's immunization record to suzanneackel@foresthills.edu

STANDARDIZED TESTING INFORMATION: (Questions? Contact Assistant Principal Kyle Fender) COMING UP:

Senior ACT Opportunity: AHS and FHSD are exploring possible solutions to problems caused by closed ACT testing centers this summer- specifically for our seniors who may not get a chance for a second attempt on the ACT. If you are a senior who would be interested in paying to take the ACT during the school day on October 6th, 2020. If interested, please complete this survey by August 26th: Possible Senior ACT Opportunity

o TorchPrep is offering a unique prep course for this test date: Live Virtual October ACT Boot Camp

National ACT and SAT Testing Information: Please view the ACT and CollegeBoard websites for the most up to date information. Contact Kyle Fender or Lauren Teuschler if you need to apply to ACT or CollegeBoard for an accommodations request.

Pre-ACT and Practice ACT: All 9th and 10th grade students will be taking the Pre-ACT on September 22nd. The Pre-ACT is a shortened, non-college reported prep test for the actual ACT. All 11th grade students will take a full length practice ACT, sponsored by TorchPrep and

the Forest Hills Foundation for Education on the same date. This practice ACT is also non-college reported.

PSAT: All 10th graders and interested 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 14th. More details to come. Contact Kyle Fender or Lauren Teuschler if you need to apply to CollegeBoard for an accommodations request by August 24th.

LOOKING AHEAD: State-Funded ACT Test for Juniors February 23rd- all juniors are automatically

registered. Contact Kyle Fender or Lauren Teuschler if you need to apply to ACT for accommodations requests.

State End-of-Course Graduation Tests: Dates TBD for December, March, and April Advanced Placement Testing Dates: May 3rd-May 14

2019-2020 YEARBOOK INFORMATION: Students who ordered a yearbook last year can stop by AHS during any of the following time slots to pick up their copy:

Monday, 8/17, 3:00-4:00 pm at Main Entrance Thursday, 8/20, 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Main Entrace

Pickup location will be at the entrance to our Science Wing on the southside of campus. Questions? Contact Pam Pendery (pampendery@foresthills.edu). AHS SUMMER WORK 2020: Each summer, some courses require students to complete relatively brief assignments in preparation of the coming school year. Please refer to the following document, also located on our website, to ensure your son/daughter is prepared to start the school year: AHS Summer Work 2020. 2020-2021 STUDENT PARKING INFORMATION: It’s about that time of year! For students returning to school who are interested in purchasing parking permits, please check out THIS LINK! BECOME A MEMBER OF ANDERSON’S PTO: Anderson has a strong tradition of parents and staff supporting the school through membership in

the PTO. Your membership entitles you to a student directory and the satisfaction of knowing you

are covering the costs of the programming that enriches your student’s experience throughout AHS.

Your membership is critical and we thank you!

https://www.foresthills.edu/anderson/about/pto.html.