Albemarle High School

Mrs. Talbert, school counselor, has started meeting with students to discuss their course selections for next school year. Students and parents can familiarize themselves with the course offerings/descriptions graduation requirements and much more by accessing the Stanly County Schools Secondary Registration Guide. Please reach out to Mrs. Talbert at 704-961-4207 if you have questions!

The staff at AHS is working diligently to bring our school grade up from a "D" (See 22-23 NC Report Card). We know the potential our students have to reach the level of success as defined by North Carolina testing standards. As we prepare for our End-of-Course tests in May, it is important that parents know how these tests impact your child and our school.

School grades ranging from A through F are assigned to individual schools each year based on a two-part formula made up of a school's achievement score and growth score. The majority of the grade comes from the achievement score (80%) while the remaining part of the grade comes from the growth score (20%).

Achievement scores are produced mostly from the EOC exams and their related NCEXTEND1 alternate assessment versions. A school's growth score is an indication of the progress students have made over the previous year. The standard expectation is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of expected growth.

School grades at the high school level are comprised of the following:

• EOC NC Math I*
• EOC NC Math III*
• EOC English II*
• EOC Biology*
• EL (English Learner) progress on language proficiency test
• 4-year cohort graduation rate
• G12 students who have passed NC Math III
• Scores on ACT/WorkKeys assessments

As we continue to work hard in the classroom, please encourage your student to come to school everyday ready to learn. That includes having the proper supplies, completing outside assignments, being in class each day and knowing they CAN succeed. Together we can show the county and the state what a special place school we have at AHS!

Check out these resources for more information: Family Guide to Assessment, Family Guide to Assessment (Spanish) and SCS Testing Calendar.

Attendance requirements for students in grades 9 - 12 are outlined in Policy 4400. Students may not exceed 10 absences in any of their classes. Students who exceed 10 absences must submit a written request to make up time missed in order to receive credit for the course. Time must be made up outside of the school day. Make-up sessions are held after school from 2:50 PM - 4:15 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The schedule for the week will be announced at the beginning of each week. Students must provide their own transportation. Questions can be directed to Mr. Jonathan Davis (students with last names A - L) or Mr. Keith Livesay (students with last name M - Z). Mr. Davis and Mr. Livesay can be reached by calling the front office at 704-461-4200.

The Class of '24 will soon be walking across the stage to receive their diplomas. The next few months will fly by as graduation date nears. Here are a few important reminders for seniors and parents:

• Seniors should have already ordered their cap, gown, announcements and senior gear. Orders may still be placed but should be done ASAP. Visit Jostens.com or call Jostens at 800-567-8367.
• The Senior Class is conducting a calendar fund-raiser to support the cost of t-shirts, yard signs, senior trip and the senior sunset event. Use the QR Code below to make a donation. Feel free to share with friends and family.
• Seniors who may be in jeopardy of graduating will be contacted in the next two weeks. If you have questions about your student's status, please reach out to Mrs. Talbert or Mrs. Pennington.
• April 27th - Prom
• April 30th - Yes to SuCCess (event to celebrate seniors who have committed to SCC)
• May 2nd - Decision Day (event to celebrate seniors who have committed to 4-year college, 2-year college - other than SCC - and the military). Be sure your senior has given a copy of their acceptance to Mrs. Talbert.
• May 15th through 22nd - Final Exams
• May 22nd 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Graduation Practice (MANDATORY) and Senior Sunset Cookout (Graduation Tickets will be distributed at this time. Seniors must be present for practice in order to receive their tickets)
• May 24th 10:00 AM - Graduation in AHS Stadium

March 4th - Workkeys Administered

March 5th - ACT make-up

March 6th - Workkeys make-up

March 6th - 5:30 SIT Meeting in Multi-purpose Room

March 7th - Workkeys make-up

March 7th - Upward Bound officials set up at lunch

March 8th - End of Q3

March 8th - 14th - Window for Biology Check-in Assessment

March 11th & 12th - Professional Days. No school for students

March 13th - 5:00 - 6:30 Parent/Family Engagement Night - Rising 9th Grade Transition Night (Focus on Course offerings. Existing students/families may also attend )

March 16th - 10:00 - 1:00 SCS Career Fair at Locust Elementary

March 29th - April 5th - Spring Break. No school for students

April 12th - Special Olympics at SSHS

April 12th - Senior Trip to Carowinds

April 27th - Prom

April 30th - Yes to SuCCess

May 2nd - Senior Decision Day

May 9th - Sports Banquet

May 10th - Underclass Awards Program

May 22nd - Last Day of School - Early Release

May 22nd - Senior Graduation Practice and Senior Sunset

May 24th - EOC Retesting

May 24th - 10:00 AM Graduation (AHS Stadium)