Dear Students and Parents,
Many thanks to all who attended our Student Parent Teacher Conferences. Kindly take a moment to share your feedback by completing this short survey.
November Parent Coffee - Save the Date!
Our next parent coffee will be on Tuesday, November 18th, at 8:45 am in the cafeteria. At the request of the community representatives, this coffee will be focused on a variety of teen issues including social media, the after hours social scene, substance use and sexual activity. The coffee will be highly interactive as we know that parents can learn as much from each other as they can from any information we will provide. At the end of the coffee we will ask which topics parents would like to explore more in depth at coffees next semester.
Semester Exams - Schedule for December
Students and parents can access the exam schedule from this link. Please note that AISC HS does not give examinations early. If a student opts to leave for vacation before completing his/her exams an alternative assessment will be given immediately when school convenes in January. Students will be unable to attend classes in January until all final assessments have been completed.
Students will have a final summative assessment in every class. This assessment will count for either 10% or 20% of the overall semester average. Students will take one of three different types of final assessments. In some courses teachers have opted for a written examination as a final assessment. Those assessments have been scheduled into one of the “exam” blocks on the schedule. In some courses teachers have opted for a practical assessment that is better done in smaller groups. Those assessments have been scheduled into the “period” blocks on the schedule. Finally, in some courses teachers have opted for an alternative assessment like a final project, essay or presentation. These assessments have been scheduled in class in the week prior to exams and due dates are not flexible. Students must submit these alternative assessments before exam week begins. A list of courses opting a “period” or alternative assessment can be found on the second page of the exam schedule.
As in years’ past, students are required to be on campus only during the times they have exams and, so, may arrive late or depart earlier than usual. However, students may not leave campus and, then, return, on the same day. No special documentation is required to avail of this option.
By November 25th all teachers will post on Moodle the following final assessment information:
- Overall weight of exam (10% or 20%)
- Type of assessment (alternative, practical, exam)
- Supplies required for assessment (eg: calculator, ruler, pencil)
- Format of exam if applicable (eg: includes multiple choice, short answer and essay questions)
By December 5th all teachers will post on Moodle a study guide for assessments scheduled during exam week. The content of this study guide will vary depending upon the type of assessment.
December 9th - 12th will be used for in class review. No new material will be delivered and no tests, quizzes and the like will be schedule during this time. This will allow students to concentrate on revising for their exams as well as completing any alternative final assessments due that week.
Extracurricular activities in the High School will end for the semester on Friday, December 12th to allow students to revise for and concentrate on their exams for the remainder of the term.
Specific information about exam expectations and behaviors will be shared in upcoming newsletters.
Writing Lab Reminders
The Writing Lab is a service offered to all students during lunch every day. It is located in room 2708 in the FAC.
Writing instructors, Mr. Carlos and Ms. Chhaya, are on hand to support in refining Academic Language task across disciplines including: interactive proofreading and editing and advice on drafting essays/assignments.
Students are encouraged to drop in for assistance or to contact one of the teachers (fcarlos@aisch.org or bchhaya@aisch.org) for further information.
Food Service Update
November's Highlights:
- Now open! The sandwich bar at the i-Hub and ES cafeteria. Choose from tuna, chicken and vegetable options on different days of the week.
- Introducing Soup and Sandwich combos at the i-Hub. Walk in from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and pick your favorite soup and sandwich combo.
- Also choose from several delicious juice and smoothie options from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- At the FAC Cafeteria, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are Dosa Days
and Tuesdays and Thursdays are Wrap days.
- Beef and chicken options will now be a daily feature in the lunch menu. Fish is offered once in two weeks.
Should you have any questions with regard to food service, please email Josephine
Ronald – directorpersonnel@aisch.org.
Sincerely,
Joelle Basnight
High School Principal
Jason Hicks
Secondary Associate Principal