Dimond Newsletter

Finals

Semester 1 finals are quickly approaching. We wanted to take a minute to communicate some final exam expectations.

Final Exam Expectations -

• Every class will have a final of some kind. This can be a test or presentation, but it will be of value to your students' class and be meaningful.

• Students must remain in their classes for the duration of the period to help reduce hallway distractions and maintain a good testing environment for all students. Students will not be allowed to go to the library or another alternate location once they are done with their final.

• No blue passes will be given either day of finals- parents please pre-arrange those prior to that day for known appointments.

• No Finals may be taken early. If a student misses their final exam, a grade of 0% will be given with a chance for the student to make up the final when we get back from winter break. After the final is taken, a grade change form can be submitted by their teacher.

Extended School Year (ESY)

The purpose of extended school year is to allow students who scored between 50% - 59.9% at the end of the semester an opportunity to bring their grade to a D in the four core content areas. Your student’s teacher should be reaching out to you after the new year to discuss passing options for your student.

• Extended School Year for 1st Semester will run from January 14th- 29th.

• Student contact time is after school from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

• Students will not be given new work; instead they will have the option to turn-in missing assignments or re-do assignments for more points.

Remote Learning Days Reminder

As the weather changes and we get further into the winter season, please review the following expectations for ASD’s remote learning days. Please help remind your students to bring home their chromebooks and chargers everyday.

• Assignments will be posted for students no later than 10:00am

• You are only responsible for work for the classes you were expecting to see that day (ie: if it is a Tuesday then you would only be responsible for work related to your 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th periods)

• The assignment for the day can be building on previous content from the class or it can be an original assignment for that day.

• Teachers will host office hours on Zoom for students from 10:30-11:30am and 2-3pm.

• Zoom links are posted on their teachers Canvas home page or in their announcements section.

• Students are not required to attend the Zoom sessions, but teachers will be available to answer questions if needed. .

• Here is a link to ASD's official Remote Learning Expectations.

Thanks for being a partner in your students' education. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact your student teacher or the curriculum office. you for all you do and please don't hesitate to stop by my office if you have any questions!

Crystal Ball

Crystal Ball will be held on Friday, December 6th, from 7:00pm -10:00pm in the Commons.

Tickets are $10 a person, cash only, and will be on sale during lunch from Monday, December 2nd through Friday, December 6th.

Rules for the Dance:

1. You must bring your Student ID to get in.

2. Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door

3. Dress is semi-formal attire (ex. slacks, button up-shirts, and a tie; appropriate dresses that follow the dress code--no cleavage, no super short dresses or you’ll be sent home, no questions asked). No Hats or Sunglasses.

4. You must be in the dance no later than 8:30pm or you will not be allowed in.

5. Dance expectations include: no sexual or inappropriate dancing, no bending over--this is your warning you will not get one at the dance

Spirit Days:

Wednesday- 12/4: Summer Vacation (Dress like you would for vacation. Floral shirts, hats, sunglasses, arm floaties, goggles, etc)

Thursday- 12/5: Dress As Your Type (Dress as your type in a person, partner, or crush. School dress code still applies)

Friday- 12/6: White Lies (Wear a plain white t-shirt with a lie written on the front about yourself, or wear white out.)

Crystal Ball Court:

Princesses:

McKenna Collins

Leah Hughes

Xianli Nichols

Tatiana Bunton

Serayah Freitas-Turner

Princes:

Matthew Peterson

Collin Sullivan

Spike Clark

Rese Korynta

Joan Orense

Each sport costs $225.00. There is now a student cap of $675.00 per year. Once you have reached this amount, all other sports will be free for the remainder of the current school year. If your family is seeking a financial waiver, you will need to apply and be approved for the Free and Reduced Lunch program. You can find this application process on the Student Nutrition website.

Please make sure to complete all forms on Planeths, before the start date of the sport you are interested in participating in. Each student must check in with Chelsea Hunt in the Activities office to receive a Golden Ticket before they are eligible to participate in their desired sport.

If you have additional questions, please contact Chelsea Hunt in the Activities office at 742-7005. Office hours are 8 AM to 4 PM with a closure at 2:15 PM for 30 mins.

Sports Start Dates

Dec. 4

Boys and Girls Basketball

Our Dimond Career Resource Center is run by Mrs. Lauwers and is open on Tuesdays and Fridays or afterschool by appointment only. She is here to help you with anything related to college applications, scholarships or life after high school. If you would like to speak to her and she is not in her office her email is lauwers_kimberly@asdk12.org.

• December 17th: Abbreviated Bell Schedule- All 6 Periods

• December 18th and 19th: Finals Schedule

• December 19th: Student last day of the Semester- 1 Semester Ends

• December 20th: Student Released Grading Day

• December 23rd, 2024- January 3, 2025: Winter Break

• January 6, 2025: Students First Day of 2nd Semester

Website: https://www.asdk12.org/dimond
Location: 2909 West 88th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 742-7000