AVHS Family Newsletter: December

December 25 - January 2: NO SCHOOL Winter Break

January 3 - Classes Resume

January 15 - NO SCHOOL Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 19 - NO SCHOOL Data Analysis Day

January 26 - Winter Conferences

• AVHS CLOSED during winter break
• January is Registration Month at AVHS
  
• ACT Prep for Juniors
• Trimester 1 Academic Awards
• Senior Party Planning Meeting
• Trimester One Grades are Posted

• AVHS will be closed during winter break (December 23 - January 2).
• Classes resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.

Students will register for classes for the 2024-25 school year during the month of January.

• On Wednesday, January 3rd, students will be introduced to our core and elective offerings during advisory.
• Beginning January 8th, students will have an opportunity to begin pre-registering and selecting classes for the 2024-2025 school year.
• The registration window will close at 11:59pm on Monday, January 31st.

• All registration information and videos can be found on our school website or by going to https://avhs.district196.org/academics/registration-information.”

What: AVHS Math and ACT Prep teacher, Ms. Donely, offers a free comprehensive ACT Study Program.

📚 Prep Smart:Join Ms. Donely's free ACT Study Program on Schoology (Code: 5VT4P-H4VK5). Timed materials tailored for the April 23 test.

📅 Junior Meeting: Advisory with Ms. Donely and Mr. Blatzheim on Jan 8, 2024, for details.

Encourage Your Junior To:

- 🤝 Join Schoology Group: 5VT4P-H4VK5

- 📅 Attend Tues. After-School Sessions (Jan 23, 2024, 2:30-3:30, K204)

- 📚 Grab Hard Copies Outside K204

- 🔄 Check in with Ms. Donely for Study/ACT Goals (K204)

Students with a GPA of 3.667 or higher for Trimester One will receive an Academic Award Certificate during Advisory on January 3rd. Students may also purchase a chenille AVHS Letter for $5.00 in the Main Office.

Congratulations to these hardworking scholars!

Can you believe our Seniors, the Class of 2024 will graduate in just five months!

Parents/Guardians please consider volunteering for the Class of 2024 Senior Party.

What: Senior Party Planning Meeting

When: 7pm, January 8, 2024

Where: Rascals, Apple Valley

Trimester One Final Grades are posted in Campus. Campus is our platform for attendance and final grades whereas Schoology is the in-progress grade book and learning platform.

• Contacting counselors. Click here to find your student’s counselor. Counselors are available to assist with concerns about scheduling, academic progress, and mental health. Contacting a student's counselor is a good first step if there are concerns about multiple classes and can help coordinate and streamline communication.

• Student Schedule. Click here to log in to Campus Portal and see Student Schedules.

• Grades. Click here to log in to Schoology and see in-progress grades.

• Contacting teachers. Click here for a list of teacher e-mail addresses.

Website: avhs.district196.org
Location: 14450 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avhsscholar
Twitter: @avhsacademics

Families can expect to receive updates from us on Fridays through Schoolmessenger. You can also stay connected by accessing our school website and by following us on social media.

Did you know that when families are actively involved in their child's school, students tend to be more engaged and have better academic outcomes? Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, AVHS has consistently fostered strong family-school partnerships that contribute to our overall success.

Get involved! Join AVHS's SITE COUNCIL and/or support various school activities throughout the year. You can also explore volunteer opportunities to assist teachers and school staff by filling out THIS FORM.

Attention Drivers -- Parking passes for Trimester Two are $60 and can be purchased in MyPaymentsPlus Once purchased, you can bring your receipt to the Main Office and pick it up.

Period 1 7:40 - 8:25

Period 2 8:30 - 9:15

Advisory 9:20 - 9:45

Period 3 9:50 - 10:35

Period 4 10:40 - 11:25

Period 5 11:30 - 12:50

A Lunch: Lunch 11:30 – 11:55, Class 12:00-12:50

B Lunch: Class 11:30-11:55, Lunch 11:55 -12:20, Class 12:25-12:50

C Lunch: Class 11:30-12:20, Lunch 12:20-12:50
Period 6 12:55 - 1:40

Period 7 1:45 - 2:30

Trimester Two schedules are available for viewing in Campus. Further schedule changes will not be allowed except for extreme situations as students have had multiple opportunities to request changes.

2024 Senior pictures uploads are due December 1st. We will accept late submission through the first week in December. To check the submission status of your photo, please go to the Yearbook Info page click on “Check Your Photo Submission”. If there is a problem or concern about the picture, we will contact the student via Schoology message or student email. Please contact Stephanie Salisbury at stephanie.salisbury@district196.org if you have questions.

We want students to be in school learning whenever possible. However, there are times when winter weather and driving conditions make it necessary to change the school schedule.

If we are considering a change in the schedule, options are:

• Delay the start of school by two hours (buses pick up two hours later than normal), OR
• Cancel school for the day.

In case of inclement weather, the school schedule may change as follows:

• For the first two inclement weather days in a school year, school will be canceled.
• From the third through the seventh inclement weather day, all students scheduled to attend school on those days will participate in E-Learning from home.

Student Expectations on E-Learning Days:

• Students must take their district-issued iPads home daily.
• Check Schoology for teacher instructions by 9:30 am.
• Assignments will take approximately 25 minutes for each class.
• Assignment deadlines and accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans will be communicated through Schoology.
• Contact teachers via Schoology messenger if you have questions; they will be available until 3:00 pm.

Teacher Expectations:

• Ensure lessons/assignments align with the regular curriculum progression and pacing.
• Clearly state learning objectives and instructions.
• Assign work that can be completed within 25 minutes (no additional homework).
• Set the assignment/task deadline for the same day.
• Share contact information on Schoology for communication.

The Apple Valley High School STEM program is launching a new scholarship program. Our program guides students in finding eligible scholarships, writing compelling essays, managing schedules, and understanding financial aid award letters. Space is limited to the first 30 senior students who sign up. Sign up here

Dates and Topics

November 15, 2023—What scholarships am I eligible for?

December 20, 2023—How do I create an organizational system to track current scholarships?

January 24, 2024---How do I find scholarships with less competition?

February 21, 2024—How do I continue the scholarship search beyond freshmen year?

March 20, 2024---How do I optimize my financial aid package?

April 17, 2024---How do I review a financial aid award letter?

WHY IT MATTERS: AVHS focuses on Relationships, Engagement, and Collaboration during the school day. Research shows that the mere presence of a cell phone undercuts learning.

HOW IT WORKS: Every student has a school-issued iPad to support their learning.

• Cell phones are turned off or on airplane mode and stored out of sight during class time.

• Students may use cell phones before and after class, during their lunch periods, and between classes.

• Students exchange their cell phones for a pass to leave the classroom during class to prevent usage in hallways and restrooms.

• If a student does not have a cell phone, they may exchange their student ID.

PROGRESSION OF CONCERNS:

1. Formal warning. The teacher notifies the parent/guardian of the concern.

2. Referral to Student Support Office. The administrator will meet with the student and contact the parent/guardian to establish appropriate consequences.
   

EXCEPTION: Students who use a personal mobile device to monitor a medical condition (i.e. diabetes, epilepsy) may carry devices with them at all times.

NON-NEGIOTABLES: What We Don’t Do At AVHS, it is never acceptable to...

• send threatening or harassing messages or phone calls.

• take photos or videos of others without their permission.

• take pictures or videos of fights or dangerous situations.

• use your cell phone in locker rooms or restrooms.