8th Grade Graduation!
May 30, 2009
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MAHS will have its fourth 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Pentecostal Temple, 229 Danny Thomas, starting at 10 a.m. We are extremely proud of our 2009 graduating class. They have distinguished themselves in so many ways this year. Don't miss this wonderful celebration.
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From the Director's Desk
Well, the school year is slowly grinding to a halt...can you feel it! But the month of April was all about TCAP testing. It is always an exciting time for MAHS students and staff, as I'm sure it is for everyone in the school system. I feel pretty good about our students' TCAP performance. They have worked hard throughout the entire school year and our staff feels confident about their performance as well. Indeed, the preliminary results below are a good sign.
The month of May is referred to as "MAHS Maddness!" There is so much going on throughout the month of May it is hard to keep up (testing, field trips, graduation, prom, etc.)! Listed below are the remaining activities, so please post them on your calendar.
FYI: Middle school TCAP results won't be back until mid June.
Don't forget, you can find more information about MAHS at our WEBSITE at http://mahsmiddleandhigh.com/. Take care! Curtis Weathers, Executive Director |
Parent Reminders
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May 18 - 27 -- 8th Grade CEP's
May 22nd - 8th Grade Prom
May 28th - White-T Ice Cream Bash
May 30th - 8th Grade Graduation
May 31st - Voices of MAHS Choir Concert
June 3rd - Last Day of School for Middle School
June 6th, Male Youth Leadership Conference
June 10th - Last Day of School for High School
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Algebra I Gateway Results are Back!
Our Algebra I Gateway results are back and MAHS students continues its tradition of excellence. This year, 103 students in grades 8 and 9 took the Algebra I Gateway Exam and 96 students scored proficient or advanced, which resulted in a 93% proficiency rate. Well over half of them scored at the advanced level. This exam is a graduation requirement. While we missed our goal of 100%, we are pleased with the overall results. Click the graph above to read more about our results.
TCAP Writing Assessment Results Are Back!
MAHS 8th graders did it again! Ninety-nine percent (99%) proficient/advanced on the TCAP Writing Assessment! A school record! Congratulations 8th graders!! We are so proud of YOU! While we missed our goal of 100%, we are pleased with the overall results. Please congratulate our 8th graders when you see them. Click the graph above to read more about our results.
Results for English End-of-Course Exam are Back! 
Ninety-nine percent (99%) of MAHS 9th graders scored proficient or advanced on the English End-of-Course exam. This is the first End-of-Course exam taken by MAHS high schoolers and we're proud of their performance. This exam is also a graduation requirement. Click the graph above to read more about the End-of-Course Exams.
Male Youth Leadership Conference at Lemoyne Owen College
The MAHS High School Chapter of the 100 Black Men of Memphis is sponsoring a Male Youth Leadership Conference June 6th, at Lemoyne Owen College, from 9 - 3 p.m. Speakers will include Elliot Perry, Harold Collins, Dr. Johnny Watson, Dr. Ron Davis, and others. Male youth from throughout the greater Memphis area are invited. Registration closes June 1, 2009. Click the photo above to read more about the conference.
MAHS Launches Infant Mortality Initiative!
MAHS
is joining the fight against infant mortality in Memphis, which has one
of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. Last week, MAHS launched "Project 38108,"
our infant mortality initiative. Students participated in information
and training sessions with trainers from the Office of Minority Health
and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They were here
in Memphis attending the "Innovations in Practice and Policy to End Infant Mortality Disparities" conference. MAHS
students will be directly involved in all aspects of the initiative, with
a goal of raising awareness among African American and Hispanic
teenagers. Click photo to read more about "Project 38108."
MAHS Jazz Band Makes its Debut!
Wow! What a performance! The MAHS Jazz Band, in its first ever performance, was fabulous! Led by their Director, Derrick Dean, they totally mesmerized the entire audience during last month's Honor's Program. Solos by
Kierra Chambers, Fenetra
Becton, and Terrian Bass were beautifully done. Congratulations MAHS Jazz Band!!. Click photo to see more!
Voices of MAHS on Whirlwind Tour of Greater Memphis!
The Voices of MAHS choir have been on a whirlwind tour of the greater Memphis area singing at venues throughout the community. During the Month of April they appeared at the Memphis All About Women Conference at the Cook Convention Center, the Minority Business Conference at Raleigh Springs Mall, and the LeBonheur Children's Hospital's Nurses Appreciation Luncheon. This month (May) the choir will perform at our 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony, an ordination service at Monument of Love Baptist Church for our own Rev. Derrick Joyce, and a special concert at Progressive Baptist Church, Sunday, May 31st at 3:00 p.m. They are sooo enjoyable!! Click photo to see more pictures
MAHS Tutors Are The BEST!
Without a doubt, MAHS has some of the best tutors in the business! Led by All Star Master Tutor, Deke Iglehart, the volunteer tutoring team at MAHS is second to none. This month, MAHS faculty and staff showed our love with gifts of appreciation, books for the students, and an appreciation lunch at the school. We want to thank our tutors for their hard work and dedication, because without them our students could not make the progress they are making. MAHS tutors are recruited and trained by Marilyn Rabinowitz from Volunteer Memphis.
Thank you Volunteer Memphis! Thank you International Paper! Thank you University of Memphis! Thank you Volunteer Tutors!!
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Extra curricular activities at MAHS are an important part of school life. These programs and activities provide enjoyment for students and contributes to their overall growth and development. We enjoy our extra curricular programs at MAHS and we're always interested in expanding our offerings.
Ohhhh.....What a Prom!!
MAHS 8th graders had a blast at the Prom last Friday evening. Students ate a great meal and danced the night away (until 11 p.m. that is). Click photo to see more!
WOW!! What a May Day!!
 Students had major fun!!. No need to write much, pictures are worth a thousand words! And stay tuned, more to come!! Click photo to see more. Step Team Wins Third Place!
 Even though they placed third in the UBAS Grand Finale Step Show, MAHS had the only girls team to place in the overall top three. Congratulations MAHS Step Team! Oh...just in case you're wondering, their routine had a pajama theme!! Keep on Winning MAHS Steppers!! Majorettes & Drumline Perform Season Finale!
MAHS Majorettes and Drumline performed their season finale at Southwest Community College last weekend capping off an outstanding and exciting season of performances and competitions. From summer to spring they performed in parades, sporting events, jamborees, and special events. Of course, at each event they represented MAHS with style and class. Congratulations to Ms. Robinson and her team, it's been a very good year! Click photo to see more of their 2009 performances.  |
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Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read our E-News update . We hope you have enjoyed reading about our school. You will receive our next edition in about 30 days. Take care!
Curtis Weathers
Director, Memphis Academy of Health Sciences
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