The APHS Look AHEAD-September 2023
The Opening Newsletter for APHS Students and Parents- v.46
The APHS Look AHEAD- Opening Edition 23-24
Dear APHS Students and Families,
There are only a few short weeks until we officially begin the 23-24 school year, and as I reach out, please know that all of us at the high school are excited to get started once again, and to see all of our students arrive to our doors. We have missed you!
Last year, we ended the year with some impressive student outcomes, and we are hopeful that our work this year will bring even better ones, for even more students. In 2022-2023, from an academic perspective, just over 83% of our students passed every single one of their classes. Additionally, we are happy to share that 81% of our students attained an 85% or better in at least three of their classes.
Our student attendance, and late arrivals to school, improved immensely last year, when compared to the previous year. On the extracurricular front, we saw an increase in the number of students, up to 69%, who participated in at least one of more school-related extracurricular activity. On most all metrics, we are seeing great recovery from the impacts of COVID. What a relief!
Moving into this year, we will dedicate a great deal of our collective effort to assisting more students to find higher and greater levels of success, both inside and outside of the classroom. Student behavior, especially related to self-regulation and the ability to maintain positive peer relationships, will be a focus. To that end, we will be launching the "WE Make AP a GREAT Place to BE" Project. This will include the ongoing development of school-wide norms and expectations, monthly class meetings and assemblies to build community, as well speakers and programming aimed at providing students with support in the areas mentioned above.
On the instructional front, we are excited to be opening the year with a handful new courses at the high school, including the launch of our new 3-year Science Research in the High School Program via SUNY Albany. We have five teachers who are piloting new classroom space configurations aimed at focusing on student-centered, and project-based, instruction. Another group of faculty will be piloting standards-based grading. We have an amazing team of faculty and staff who will spend this year developing our vision for the integration of digital portfolios and capstone/passion projects into the student experience. Our in-house Auto Program opens the year with new tire installation and balancing machines, which will allow for students to experience equipment aligned with industry standards, and our in-house Construction Program opens with a new drill press and state-of-the-art CNC machining equipment, with thanks to APEF for their amazing support.
In total, we have a lot of amazing things to look forward to as we open the year! Be sure to take the time to read through this newsletter, and reach out if you have any questions. As I mentioned at the opening of this piece, we are excited to have our students back, and we are looking forward to a productive and positive year together!
Enjoy these final weeks of the summer, and remember that we are here if you need anything at all!
Serving every student every day,
Heath C. Quiles
Principal, Averill Park High School
The APHS Building Leadership Team
-Mr. Heath Quiles, High School Principal (quilesh@apcsd.org)
-Mrs. Christina Mein, Assistant Principal, Grades 9 and 11 (meinc@apcsd.org)
-Mrs. Rebecca Leach, Assistant Principal, Grades 10 and 12 (leachr@apcsd.org)
#AP_EveryStudentEveryDay
"Creating passionate learners who contribute positively to their community and the world."
APHS Welcomes New Faculty and Staff as We Open the 2023-2024 School Year!
We are excited to share many updates with regards to our faculty and staff at Averill Park High School for the upcoming year. Please join us in welcoming, and welcoming back in some cases, the following professionals:
Ms. Corrine Archambeault: HS Special Education
Ms. Erica Bonesteel: HS Teacher Aide
Ms. Rachel Carey: HS Science (Chemistry and General Physics)
Mr. Scott Galinski: HS Physical Education
Mr. Thomas Hulbert: HS Social Studies (Global 10 and Career Exploration)
Ms. Alicia Jahn: APHS Attendance Officer
Ms. Lexy Lynch: APHS School Psychologist
Ms.Tracy McClure: HS Health
Ms. Dawn Nazarian: HS Teacher Aide
Ms. Brook Paquin: HS Teacher Aide
Mr. Wilfredo Reyes: HS Science (Biology and Chemistry)
Ms. Diane Solomon: HS World Language (Spanish)
Mr. Taylor Rudat: HS Hall Monitor and Building Supervision
Mr. Michael Speirs: HS Social Studies (US History and Global 10)
Ms. Brandi Yerdon: HS Teacher Aide
IMPORTANT LINKS TO CALENDARS AND SCHEDULES FOR 2023-2024
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, AND IT WILL BE AN A-DAY!
The APCSD District Calendar for 23-24:
https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/images/2023-2024_School_Calendar.pdf
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpTcpmloky4djmThIrMafrFMM4G6RBES/view?usp=drive_link
This is a fixed schedule, and will not change based on snow days.
Our Daily Bell Schedule for 23-24 has changed slightly.
Announcements will occur during advisory, which is now six minutes longer.
Please note that this document includes schedules for one- and two-hour delays, as well as half days.
Marking Periods/Grade Reporting at the HS for the 23-24 School Year:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iO85vW95uSLDKDJLAf8ctZhwTEhwvWfhVxRxQPofwqY/edit?usp=drive_link
The HS Lunch Schedule for 23-24 will be sent to all students and families as we get closer to opening!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C-n3OdioDS8NUqdbLl-vuFWieEgq3ZUU/view?usp=sharing
Contact Information Faculty and Staff at 2023-2024
https://averillpark.k12.ny.us/aphsstaff?start=0
Never hesitate to reach out to us with any questions!
APHS Morning Arrival Procedures for Students- 2023-2024 School Year
Our procedures for morning arrival as we open the 2023-2024 school year will be as follows:
- Students who take the bus will be let off of their buses at 7:23 am outside the high school. Bus students will enter the HS through the Atrium and Athletic Lobby Entrances and may get breakfast and/or report directly to their first block class, which begins promptly at 7:30 am. BE SURE TO WATCH FOR THE DRY BUS RUN ON THE MORNING OF SEPTEMBER 5th!
Students who are dropped off by parents, or who drive themselves to school, will enter the building through the Main Entrance in the front of the HS. These students will report to the HS Cafeteria upon arrival, where breakfast will also be available! At 7:23 am, when the bell rings, students will report to their first block class. We ask that students not be dropped off any earlier than 7:00 am.
- For parents who are dropping students off, please use the drop-off loop, and follow the traffic patterns outlined here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10HfRVkvS-58ROF22A-0_eXXkEOqjIwTy/view?usp=sharing
Student drivers are reminded that our morning warning bell rings at 7:23 am, with first block beginning at promptly at 7:30 am. Be on time!
Dismissal, End-of-Day Routines, and Extracurricular Activities
Our dismissal procedures, at the end of the school day, are as follows as we open the 2023-2024 school year:
- Dismissal for all students at APHS will occur at 2:10 pm.
- Students who take the bus home should exit the building directly through either the Atrium or Athletic Wing doors.
- Students who drive themselves or get picked up by parents/guardians, should exit the building through any doors facing the front portion of the high school.
- Parents/Guardians who are picking up students should wait in the parent drop-off/pick-up loop.
If students are staying after school for academic support, athletics, or extracurricular activities it is important that they report to the location in which they are staying by 2:20 pm. When students have finished up, they may wait in the HS cafeteria for a late bus or a ride.
During the 23-24 school year, we will offer late buses for students who would like to stay after school. These buses will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, leaving the HS at 4:15 pm, beginning the week of Sept 18th.
ALL students that are staying after must sign up by 9 am the day that they plan to stay after. ALL students that are staying after must be signed up to stay with a faulty or staff member. Please note that Wynantskill will not be providing late buses this year.
Due to a continued shortage of drivers, we encourage students, to the greatest extent possible, to arrange their own transportation for after-school activities.
Breakfast and Lunch at APHS 23-24
The Averill Park CSD will continue charging for meals in 2023-2024 and will offer an opportunity for families to apply for free or reduced meals. All meals purchased at school will require payment unless a family is approved for free or reduced meals.
Here is a link to that application:
https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/images/APCSD_Application_23-24.pdf
We’re also excited to inform you that our meal payments portal has been upgraded to LINQ Connect. There’s no need to change your username and password. All your information will be transferred to the new app.
Here are some exciting upgrades:
- A simple, fresh look to allow for better accessibility
- An interactive dashboard to view all family members in one profile
- A resource center to access help guides
- Streamlined menus help you see more with fewer clicks
Visit your app store and find “LINQ Connect” available in the Google Play Store and the Apple store. Just log in with your existing username and password that you used on MySchoolBucks. If you use a browser, visit LINQConnect.com to log in.
If you don’t use the online meal payments portal, LINQ Connect allows you to set up one-time or recurring payments for your student’s meal. You can also view previous transactions, set spending limits, transfer funds between students, set low-balance notifications and more. It’s an easy way to manage meal payments without the hassle of sending cash.
For more information on food service at Averill Park CSD, take a look at their page on the website, linked here: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/services/food-services
Any questions regarding Food Service can be directed to Mr. Ricky Welling, Director of Food Services, at wellingr@apcsd.org or Jennifer Radigan at jennifer.radigan@neric.org.
Schedule Changes for the 2023-2024 School Year
As you look at your schedule, please know that our Counseling Team has made every effort to reduce student conflicts, and maximize student enrollment in the courses which most students selected. Our overall outcomes this year are statistically better than we have ever seen. Of course, there will always be conflicts in a complex schedule and a school of our size. Some students have, or may still, need to make some choices.
Please note that student schedules will not be changed between now and the opening of the school year.
We will have an Add/Drop Period for schedule changes between the dates of Wednesday, September 13th and Friday, September 22nd. The only exceptions to this include:
- a student has failed the prerequisite course, and needs the next course in the sequence,
- a student went to summer school and no longer needs the assigned course,
- a student is repeating a course with the same teacher,
- a student would like to replace a study hall with a credit-bearing course,
- a clerical error has occurred or two courses assigned to one time slot, or
- there are special medical considerations (requires medical verification from a physician).
If you have any questions related to scheduling, please contact our Counseling Center at (518) 674-7025. Our Counseling Staff returned to the offices starting on Monday, August 21st to help out.
Student and Parent Access to Instructional Resources and Class Information
Transparency and parent/family access to instructional materials is important to maintaining a partnership in the learning endeavors of our students.
All APHS faculty uses Google Classroom as the consistent platform for sharing instructional materials with students, and their parents/guardians.
We will continue to maintain a singular digital location for students and parents to access these Google Classrooms, as well as a syllabus for each course.
At the top of the high school website, please click on ACADEMICS. You will find a drop down bar for each Department. Simply click on the desired Department and then click on GOOGLE DRIVE. This will take you to the above materials for each teacher.
https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/aphs#
All faculty will have their materials posted and updated for the year no later than Friday, September 22nd.
In the meantime, as we open, if you have any questions about a specific course, never hesitate to contact the teacher directly,
APHS Gets Summer Make-Over!
It was a busy summer at APHS, with many improvements to the physical plant!
As we open the 23-24 school year, both students and parents will find:
- a newly secured main entrance to the high school,
- new roofing, which has remediated the ceiling leaks we have experienced for years throughout the building,
- the bus atrium area was completely overhauled to insure that the area is energy efficient, and able to be heated in the winter months without drafting,
- the bleachers in the HS Gym were fully replaced, new ventilation systems in student bathrooms were installed,
- our student serving line in the cafeteria was renovated,
- the high school main office received new ventilation and was reconfigured,
- the athletic office, including our athletic trainer, received new spaces in the back of the building, closer to the gym and athletic facilities.
We send our thanks to the entire summer custodial staff, as well. They did an amazing job of making sure that the building is clean and fresh as we open, in addition to repainting our hallways and stairwells.
School Issued Chromebooks; Charge Them Up and Be Ready to Learn!
As a one-to-one instructional program, the Chromebook devices which are provided to each of our students are considered an important tool within our instructional program.
All students should make sure that they power on their Chromebooks before school starts and bring their Chromebooks to school fully charged on the first day of school.
- All incoming Grade 9 Students and New Entrants will receive a new Chromebook on the first day of school in Advisory.
- Students in 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Students should have a Chromebook, and should come to school with it fully charged and ready to use.
This year, we will be offering parents the option of purchasing an "Extended Care Plan" for their child's assigned Chromebook.
Parents and Guardians should look for more information, and a survey, in September. Keep an eye for those details.
The WE Make AP a GREAT Place to BE Project 2023-2024
As we open the 2023-2024 school year, the HS Leadership Team is excited to be launching the WE Make AP a GREAT Place to BE Project.
This project aims to assist all APHS students in the development of their self-regulation skills, improve overall student behavior in the building, and create an engaging culture of common, school-wide expectations in an environment where all students are respected and feel connected.
The “WE Make AP a GREAT Place to BE” project will include:
building-wide behavioral expectations and norms,
monthly grade-level assemblies and programming during advisory,
student recognition and “YOU Make AP a GREAT Place to BE” awards,
class competitions for best attendance, academic performance, and positive student behavior,
explicit programming designed to teach students to better engage with their environment and one another.
If you have any questions, please contact any member of the HS Leadership Team at (518) 674-7002.
APHS Building-Wide Norms 2023-2024
One important part of being a positive and contributing member of the school community is understanding, and adhering to, the guidelines, norms and expectations for how we all behave, and treat one another, when at Averill Park High School.
At it's most basic level, as part of our "WE Make AP a GREAT Place to BE" project, we expect that at Averill Park High School, all students will:
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful, and
- Be Responsible.
This looks different in different environments. Here is a link to what sorts of actions and behaviors align with these characteristics within specific areas at the high school:
Student Expectations 2023-2024 DRIVE
Our Assistant Principals, Mrs. Mein and Mrs. Leach, will review these expectations and norms with all students at their first scheduled class meetings on Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th.
OPENING CLASS MEETINGS- Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th
On Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th, the APHS Assistant Principals will be running their annual class meetings!
Students will be dismissed by announcement to the auditorium following the schedule below.
During this time we will review everything that students need to know to start the 2023-2024 school year off with a high level of success.
Monday, September 11th: BLOCK 2 Meeting for 9th Graders
Monday, September 11th: BLOCK 4 Meeting for 10th Graders
Tuesday, September 12th: BLOCK 6 Meeting for 11th Graders
Tuesday, September 12th: BLOCK 8 Meeting for 12th Graders
We look forward to seeing you all then!
Attendance, On-Time Arrivals, and Reporting Absences
Regular attendance in school is a precursor to academic success, and being on time, and present in instruction, is a life skill that reflects a high level of responsibility, organization, and college/workplace readiness.
Anytime that your child is absent from school, it is important that you report this absence to the HS Attendance Office, on the same day, at 518-674-7024. Conversely, you may report absences via our dedicated attendance email address:
Each morning, the school day begins promptly at 7:30 am. Students should plan to be in their first block classroom, and ready to learn, at that time.
Students who arrive to school after 7:30 am will be considered tardy to school, and will need to receive a pass from the Attendance Office prior to reporting to their first block class.
After an adjustment period at the opening of the school year, beginning on Monday, September 25th, students who arrive to school late without a written excuse from a parent/guardian in hand will be assigned a detention during their Advisory period for the same day.
Please note that in 23-24, students who do not attend their assigned advisory detention will be subject to further progressive discipline, as well as other interventions.
Student Parking in 2023-2024
Attention APHS Juniors and Seniors:
The 2023-2024 Parking Permit is ready for you to apply!
Here's a link to the Parking Application:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqit-RM-oFQgnSCHNz4kzik7ZOwg7G7orWhiNyQNqk0/edit?usp=sharing.
Completed applications may be dropped off with Mrs. Olsen in the Main Office.
Please note that parking is a privilege for Juniors and Seniors who are in good academic, attendance and behavioral standing. Eligible students can submit their application starting on the first day of school, Thursday, September 7th. All students who would like a permit should request one by the end of the day on Friday, September 22nd.
For the 2023-2024 school year, students may park in any spot in the main parking lot directly in front of the building or in the overflow parking lot (parent drop-off parking lot by the greenhouse/music wing).
On Monday, September 25th support staff will be checking the parking lots for permits. Please reach out to Mrs. Mein if you have any questions.
Locker Assignments for Students at APHS
A reminder that all students at the high school are assigned a locker to use while is school. Locker assignments, as well as information related to your combination, are available to students and parents in SchoolTool.
If you have any issues with a locker not working, please stop by the Main Office for assistance.
Open House: Please Join Us on Thursday, September 14th
Our annual Open House will be held on Thursday, September 14th from 5:45 pm- 7:15 pm.
This year's event will again be a "Freestyle APHS Meet and Greet", or an informal, open-format opportunity to connect with each of your child's teachers in a relaxed environment.
Each Academic Department Team will be set up at tables outside the high school (weather-permitting). Families may stop by to see who they would like to at any time during the evening. Stay for as long as you'd like, or just stop by. Refreshments will be available, as well!
Look for a specific communication from Mr. Quiles in the weeks to come, but mark the calendar today, and we hope to see you there!
The APCSD Code of Conduct 23-24
A plain language review of the Code of Conduct will occur in our annual class assemblies, scheduled to occur on Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th.
Reminder Related to Eligibility Guidelines for the 2023-2024 School Year
At Averill Park High School, student participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege. Students earn these privileges through maintaining good standing in their attendance, behavior, and academic performance.
Ineligibility is defined as restriction from participation in extracurricular activities and events for a 5-week period. The following criteria are used to determine that a student is ineligible:
Attendance:
Students who have acquired 5 or more unexcused absences to school within any five week marking period are not eligible to participate in extracurricular activities for the following five weeks.
Behavior:
Students who have been involved in any disciplinary infraction which results in an ESD, ISS, Out-of-School Suspension, or who have 3 or more referrals within a five week marking period, are not eligible to participate in extracurricular activities for the following five weeks.
Achievement:
Students who are failing 2 or more classes during any five week marking period are not eligible to participate in extracurricular activities for the following five weeks.
All students who are ineligible, except those who have received an Out-of-School Suspension, will be offered the opportunity to earn back eligibility through a variety of means, including but not limited to:
Students who have acquired 5 or more unexcused absences from school in a five week marking period will be referred to a restorative attendance circle. If a student actively participates in, and regularly attends, scheduled circle meetings, the student may earn back eligibility.
Students who are ineligible as a result of discipline referral(s) may request to work with their assigned Assistant Principal to develop a community service plan. At the completion of the plan, the student may earn back eligibility. Students who have received an Out-of School Suspension will not be offered this opportunity.
Students who are ineligible as a result of failing 2 or more classes may work with their teachers/counselor to develop and implement an Academic Recovery Plan. Upon successful completion of the plan, the student will provide their assigned Assistant Principal with documentation from their teacher(s) that he/she is passing their class prior to the date of the scheduled event. At that time, the student may earn back eligibility.
Keeping the Focus: Cell Phones at APHS in 2023-2024
Emerging research is clear when it comes to the fact that "multi-tasking" does not contribute to effective focus, concentration, or successful learning outcomes.
At Averill Park High School we are not yet in a position where we feel it necessary to move in the direction of several of our neighboring schools, who are banning cell phones in their secondary buildings altogether. We do, however, recognize that these devices, while potentially a great tool in the teaching and learning process, can also be a tremendous impediment to student learning under a variety of circumstances.
As we open the 2023-2024 school year, please know that our primary work during the instructional day is a focused engagement in the teaching and learning process.
At times, students will work in classroom environments in which cell phones may be appropriately used and permitted. Other times, students may be asked to put them away and self-manage, focusing on their instructional engagement. We also have several instructors who may ask that students leave their cell phones in a visible space, away from them, within the classroom. In all cases, it is expected that students will follow the directions of the teacher in each of their classrooms.
Parents and guardians are asked to please keep in mind that if you have an emergent need to get in touch with your child during the school day, you may always contact the Main Office at (518) 674-7002.
With regards to the In-School Suspension Room, we will continue the practice that this location is a "cell phone free" zone:
- Students assigned to this room for disciplinary purposes will need to either not bring a phone with them to school on the days assigned, or will have their phone stored in the school vault by the administrator assigning the discipline while in the room.
- Students assigned to the room for purposes other than discipline will need to insure that phones are not used or visible at anytime while in the room. If a phone is used or visible, it will be stored in the school vault until the student is finished in the room.
Please note that all lunch detention and after-school detention environments will also be cell phone free.
We thank everyone, in advance, for your support as we work to maintain an engaging and focused learning environment for all of our students.
Opening News from the Health Office.
A physical exam is required by New York State Education law for children in 9th &11th grade and those who are new entrants in our school district. A certificate of dental health is also requested.
A report of the physical exam and the dental health certificate is kept as part of the child’s cumulative health record. The physical exam information is due to school no later than 30 calendar days after the start of the school year. The physical exam requirement will be filled by a report of the most recent physical from your child’s health care provider, licensed to practice in New York State and dated no earlier than 9/2/2022. The report must be provided on the NYS approved Student Health Examination Form for Schools. The dental health requirement will be filled by a signed and dated certificate of the most recent dental visit by a dentist or dental hygienist licensed to practice in New York State. Both documents are on the school web page and can be printed.
Per NYS, school districts are not allowed to accept the physical on any other physical form. Link here: https://averillpark.k12.ny.us/images/General/3312023_health-exam-form.pdf
A child who is 16 years of age and over is required to have a second Meningococcal vaccine before the start of their senior year. This is state mandated and is required to have documentation by the 14th day of school, which this year will be September 20, 2023. Families that need this have already received a notification letter at the end of the previous school year.
If your child needs any type of medication at school, a doctor’s order needs to be provided to the health office and the parent/guardian needs to bring the medication into school. Students are not allowed to carry ANY medication unless there is a doctor's order stating as such, this also includes ANY over the counter medication such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen. You may sign a parental consent form stating that you give the school nurse permission to administer these medications. Verbal consent will no longer be accepted per the school medical director. Here is a link to that form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kTE50qvPaZBP3vhnQm7VcHLvt4A2k8sW/view?usp=sharing
Doctor's notes for any illness, surgery or procedure:
The requested information found here should be included in all doctor's notes. This information, when provided, will help your child to continue to receive P.E. credit if they are able to participate in some way. This will also allow accommodations, if needed, for your child during the school day. For athletics, the more specific information provided will improve the coordinated care between the athletic trainer and nurses, as well as improve the transition in returning to play.
AP Courses and AP Examinations 2023-2024
This school year, AP Examinations will be administered between May 6th and May 17th of 2024.
If you are taking an AP Course, you will soon be receiving information from the AP Coordinators regarding the $98 exam fee (fee is per course). This fee will be due to the AP Coordinators at APHS by October 4, 2023. Students that complete the free/reduced lunch application and are eligible for free/reduced lunch will receive a fee waiver.
Please watch for more information, or contact Mrs. Perez at (518) 674-7002 if you have any questions.
School Pictures, Yearbooks, and All Things as Such!
APHS Senior Photos / Class Photos / Yearbooks:
Senior Photos for the Class of 2024 were taken June 14th - 22nd.
Senior photo additional takes / retakes took place August 15th - 17th.
Final Senior photo dates are Sept. 19 , 20 and 21; no retake date.
Photos are taken here at the HS ~ Prestige Portraits provides the tux / drape.
These are ALL of the dates for Senior photos. Make sure you plan ahead!
Photos are taken by Prestige Portraits. www.prestigeportraits.com
Online, Seniors must choose their yearbook photo.
Yearbook photos must be taken by Prestige, have tux / drape and a blue background.
All seniors have received additional information by both mail and email.
Seniors: If you have not done so, schedule your senior photo now!
School Pictures for students in grades 9, 10 and 11 at APHS are scheduled for September 18th and 19th, and will be taken during PE classes.
The retake day is November 2nd.
(Class photos are not taken for grade 12)
2024 Yearbooks will be available to purchase in September; Order your yearbook early; Yearbooks sold out quickly last year!
Order online at: jostensyearbooks.com
Questions: baileya@apcsd.org
Reminders Related to Grade-Level Promotion
A reminder that at Averill Park High School, promotion from one grade to the next remains contingent upon the passing of all required subjects and the accumulation of the number of credits shown in the chart below.
Freshman 0-5.25 credits
Sophomore 5.50—10.75 credits
Junior 11.0—16.25 credits
Senior 16.50 and above credits
News from the Counseling Center- Opening 2023-2024
Counselor Assignments for the 2023-2024 School Year:
GRADE 9
Kelly Stone - A-D
Dave Gildersleeve - E-K
Tara Arsenault - L-P
Joe Plantz - Q-Z
GRADES 10
Kelly Stone - A-F
David Gildersleeve- G-K
Tara Arsenault- L-P
Joe Plantz- Q-Z
GRADE 11 and 12
Kelly Stone- A-C
Dave Gildersleeve- D-K
Tara Arsenault- L-P
Joe Plantz- Q-Z
REPORT CARDS:
Report cards will continue to be mailed home at the end of each marking period. They will be mailed AND made available to view via School Tool on the following dates:
1st Quarter Report Card: Friday, November 17th
2nd Quarter Report Card: Friday, February 2st
3rd Quarter Report Card: Friday, April 26th
4th Quarter/Final Report Card: Monday, July 1st
Please contact the Counseling Center at (518) 674-7025 if you do not have access to School Tool to make arrangements to receive report cards.
APHS Financial Aid Night:
A college representative will conduct a College Financial Aid Workshop on September 26th from 6-8pm.
The workshop will provide an overview of the entire financial aid process. Details with further information will be provided as we get closer to the date. Parents of students in all grades are welcome to attend.
College Entrance Exams:
Please check the College Board website for any updates and cancellations concerning upcoming exams.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS:
ACT TEST DATES - REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
September 9, 2023 - - Registration Deadline: August 4, 2023
October 28, 2023 - - Registration Deadline: September 22, 2023
December 9, 2023 - -Registration Deadline: November 3, 2023
February 10, 2023 - - Registration Deadline: January 5, 2024
April 13, 2024 - - Registration Deadline: March 8, 2024
June 8, 2024 - - Registration Deadline: May 3, 2024
July 13, 2024 - - Registration Deadline: June 7, 2024
ACT ASSESSMENT and ACT ASSESSMENT PLUS WRITING:
(Choose either of two test options — the ACT Assessment or the ACT Assessment Plus Writing, which includes a 30-minute Writing Test. Not all colleges and universities require a Writing Test. Check with the colleges you are considering — or go to www.actstudent.org for a list of institutions that require or recommend the Writing Test.)
SAT I & II
TEST DATES - - REGISTRATION DEADLINE
August 26, 2023 - - Registration Deadline: July 28, 2023
October 7, 2023 - - Registration Deadline: September 7, 2023
November 4, 2023 - - Registration Deadline: October 5, 2023
December 2, 2023 - - Registration Deadline: November 2, 2023
March 9, 2024 - - Registration Deadline: February 23, 2024
May 4, 2024 - - Registration Deadline: April 19, 2024
June 1, 2024 - - Registration Deadline: May 16, 2024
Students with disabilities who wish to apply for accommodations on college placement testing should pick up an information sheet in the counseling center or refer to the website for the test they wish to take. Decisions regarding accommodations for College Board and ACT testing rest with the testing company.
PSAT:
APHS will be hosting the PSAT/NMSQT on October 11, 2023.
Enough tests are available for all interested Juniors.
An email will be sent to all Juniors soon to assess interest. Tests not being used by the Junior class will be made available to interested Sophomores. An email will go out to the Sophomore class once we know how many Juniors will take the test. Please be watching your email for more details.
APEF Set to Recognize Outstanding Contributors at Annual Gala
The Averill Park Education Foundation is set, once again, to celebrate the amazing contributions of staff and community members at their annual Gala, this year set to occur on Nov. 17th, 2023 at the Old Daley on Crooked Lake.
This year, APHS French Teacher, Jeff Brown will be recognized, along with Averill Park community member and parent, Jeanne Stewart.
Our congratulations to both of these deserving individuals!
Please consider attending this year's Gala! More information can be found at the APEF website, linked here: https://apefoundation.org/
National Honor Society
The Averill Park Chapter of National Honor Society (NHS) is a select group of seniors who demonstrate good character, high academic achievement (90% or above cumulative average without rounding), leadership and community service.
Students can apply during the beginning of their junior or senior year. All NHS student applications must be completed and returned to Mr. Colbert in Room 310 no later than September 27th to be considered for induction in the 2023-2024 school year. The NHS application can be found here at this link → NHS Application
Selected NHS inductees will be notified no later than October 16th. Inductees will be required to attend a brief rehearsal. The induction ceremony will be held in the APHS auditorium on Thursday, October 19th at 6:30.
Please direct any questions to the NHS Faculty Advisor, Mr. Colbert at colbertr@apcsd.org
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
September 2023:
5th: Superintendent Conference Day - NO SCHOOL
6th: Superintendent Conference Day - NO SCHOOL
7th: First Day of Classes for all Students- It is an A-Day
11th and 12th: Opening Class Assemblies for all Students
14th: Open House-Parent Night, 5:45pm - 7:15 pm
18th: School Pictures during PE class
19th: School Pictures during PE class
23rd: Student Parking Registration due to Main Office
26th-29th: APHS Spirit Week
29th: Homecoming Football Game 7pm
30th: Homecoming Dance, 7:30-10pm, HS Gym
Averill Park High School
Email: quilesh@apcsd.org
Website: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/
Location: 146 Gettle Road, Averill Park, NY, USA
Phone: 518-674-7000
Twitter: @APHS_Leaders