It's hard to believe that two months have gone by in our school year.  We just completed our first 9 weeks grading period and report cards were distributed on November 2.  Parents, I need your support in making sure that students with grades of 74% or below attend after school tutorials.  Remember "Failure is not an option."  

Parents and students I need your cooperation in the following areas:

• STUDENTS meet state and local compulsory attendance requirements and arrive at school and to all classes on time.
• PARENTS ensure that child(ren) attend school daily and arrive and depart in a timely manner.
• STUDENTS maintain a 70 or higher grade in all subjects and complete all class activities and homework assignments.
• PARENTS respond appropriately to communication from the school and attend all required parent/teacher/principal conferences.
• STUDENTS attend tutorials and required Saturday School classes.
• PARENTS support child(ren) in their efforts to prepare and pass all classroom and state mandated exams.

Students and parents, we have so many things to be thankful for as the Thanksgiving holidays approach. Thank you parents for allowing Advantage Academy to educate your kids.  Thank you to our teachers and staff for your amazing work ethic and commitment to our children.  Thank you to the students for making AA-GP the wonderful school that it is!  Thank you, Mrs. McDonald and the Central Office Administrative staff for your support and thank you for your commitment to building a new campus that will be enjoyed by all for generations to come.

Parents, I look forward to seeing you on November 15 for our special Thanksgiving luncheon!

Happy Thanksgiving,

H. Fitzpatrick, Principal

 I would like to thank all of the staff, faculty, and parents for following the traffic flow and speed limit within the school parking lot. I know that it hasn't been easy, but we have all adjusted well and are doing an excellent job.  Here are some things to remember: 

• Inside lane is used for drop off only and the outside lane is for thru-traffic
• Speed limit is 5mph
• Afternoon pickup can begin to line up no earlier than 2:30pm
• Outside lane will be used only during pickup to expedite the traffic flow when designated by school staff only
• Anyone picking up a student in PreK-5th must have a pickup card.  If not, you must go to the office and present your ID to the staff
• Do NOT drop off in the outside lane for safety reasons
• Please sign in/out at the front office anytime you wish to be on campus
• Do not enter any building without the office-issued visitor's badge

These are rules set up for the safety and security of every student, staff and faculty member. Please continue to follow all posted signs and if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at 214-451-2126.

Thanks, 

A. Amaro

Mrs. Bush teaches Middle School English-Language Arts and has 120 children - her students!  She is married to her best friend, Ebon Bush.   She graduated from Northwestern State University with her Bachelor of English Education and Communications degree in 2009. She enjoys her students and their diversity in who they are and where they come and states that she relates to students well because she remembers how it felt to be one of them.   Mrs. Bush loves to listen to old music because it is her way of connecting to the past.   In the past, she taught high school and was told that she has way too much energy for high school!  When she moved to Texas, the position for Middle School ELA teacher was offered to her and she said that one thing she has learned is that you have to be a special person to work with this age group and she considers herself special and a little crazy!   Mrs. Bush loves to sleep, write music and poetry, create video productions for her church and sing when no one is around.  She enjoys snacking on dry cheerios and eating at Razzoo's Cajun restaurant.    Congratulations to our special middle school ELA teacher - Mrs. Bush! 

Every successful relationship is built upon clear communication. A student-teacher relationship is no different. Miscommunication is another factor that can cause bad grades, despite good efforts on your part. At the end of the day, make sure you understand every assignment that's expected of you. 

Be sure to ask questions and find out what format you should use when you write a paper or what type of questions might appear on your exam. The more questions you ask, the more prepared you'll be.