Blue Jacket Buzz (Aynor High)
September 27, 2023
Class of 2024 Meeting
Seniors will meet during their 2nd block class Tuesday, October 3 in the AHS Auditorium. Jostens will be present for a graduation supplies presentation. Seniors who are not on campus during this time can stop by guidance to pick up a graduation supplies packet after the meeting. Remember, the only items that are required to be ordered are a cap and gown and a diploma cover. Jostens will contact information for seniors if there are any questions.
Attendance Reminders
Below are a few attendance reminders from our attendance office. Please remember that attendance guidelines and expectations are state law. We always encourage parents and students to communicate (early and often) with our attendance office. Ms. Blenda Jenkins is our attendance secretary and can be reached via telephone (843-488-7116). You can also find more information about student attendance by visiting: www.horrycountyschools.net/attendance.
**NEW** For parent convenience, emails can now be sent to AHSAttendance@horrycountyschools.net for medical notes, early dismissal requests and general attendance questions.
Students who miss three (3) consecutive, unexcused absences OR five (5) total unexcused absences are required to complete an attendance intervention plan (AIP) with the school attendance secretary and school administration.
- Students who miss more than five (5) total unexcused absences in a semester class do not receive credit for that class. For a yearlong class, it is more than ten (10) unexcused absences. For a 9-weeks class (like Gov/Econ), it is more than three (3) unexcused absences.
- Absences can only be excused with medical, bereavement, or legal documentation. Parent notes are considered an unexcused absence.
- Parents can access attendance records through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
- School privileges, such as school transfers, can be denied due to excessive absences or tardies.
- The school attendance office cannot complete required paperwork for obtaining a DRIVER’S LICENSE unless the student is in compliance with the South Carolina Truancy Law.
- Please note that medical notes should be handed in within three days of the absence.
Blue Jackets Recycle
Ms. Montgomery's class is helping Aynor High GO GREEN! Our "green team" works hard every Friday to collect the recyclables from around AHS. The green team sorts the items and places them in the correct bins, helping the environment and keeping our campus clean. Thank you, students, and Ms. Montgomery for your efforts to make Blue Jackets GREEN and CLEAN!
Tips to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle:
1. Bring your own shopping bag.
2. Carry a reusable water bottle.
3. Bring your own cup.
4. Pack your lunch in a reusable container.
5. Say no to disposable straws and cutlery.
6. Skip the plastic produce bags.
Important Dates
- Friday, Sept 29 - Homecoming football game versus Manning
- Tuesday, Oct 3 - Senior class meeting, 2nd block, Jostens Graduation Supplies
- Monday, Oct 9 - Schools closed
- Tuesday, Oct 10 - No school for students, Teacher work day
- Friday, Oct 20 - Pink out day to celebrate breast cancer awareness month
- Friday, Oct 20 - Senior portraits (make up day)
- Monday, Oct 23 - Underclassmen pictures (make up day)