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The Raptor Boys and Girls Swim Teams were once again victorious at the Ripley's Invitational in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, repeating as champions and besting cross-town rivals (and 2nd place finishers) Bishop England in both competitions.
Nineteen teams competed in the meet, which was the first of the season.
The Girls Team scored 178 points, almost as much as 2nd, 3rd and 4th place combined. The boys scored 147.5 points, outpacing the Bishops by 51.5 points.
Winning their events were:
Girls: Elaine Zhou (50 free and 100 fly), Hannah Gourdie (100 free), Carrie Hillebrand (500 free) and 200 free relay (Kate Hughes, Connor Marshall, Ali DeLambo, Nicola Tirpak). The 400 free relay (Elaine Zhou, Kate Hughes, Carrie Hillebrand, Hannah Gourdie) took first place by almost 13 seconds.
Boys: Cooper Pitts (200 free, 100 breast), Matthew Stapleton (100 free), James Koval (500 free), 200 Medley Relay (Carter Brzezinski, Alex Parler, Owen Navarro, Cooper Pitts), and 400 free relay (Matthew Stapleton, James Koval, Carter Brzezinski, Cooper Pitts).
In addition 11 girls and 10 boys swam fast enough to automatically qualify for the state championship swim meet in Columbia on Oct. 5.
The Raptors next meet is against the Wando Warriors at 6 p.m. Thursday (8/29) at Park West pool.
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| College Workshop for Families and Counselors September 10th |
On Tuesday, September 10th, Edward Pickett III, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions of Tufts University, will present Who Gets In and Why, an interactive college admissions workshop for families and counselors interested in the selective admission process.
Details for the workshop:
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 6 pm
Charleston County School of the Arts
5109B W. Enterprise St., North Charleston
During this presentation, the essential pieces of six applicants to Tufts will be presented and you will be guided through the process of making decisions about who to admit and who to deny. To prepare you for this, Tufts will present an adaptation of our internal training for new application readers that will instruct you on the admissions process and how applications are evaluated.
This 75 minute program is a unique opportunity for families to step behind the curtain to see how students can best present themselves to colleges and universities. This presentation is free and open to anyone who wants to attend. To register for Who Gets In and Why, use the RSVP page at Tufts Admissions Workshop.
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| College Application Workshop for Seniors Sept. 3rd |
AMHS Seniors will be participating in a College Application Workshop conducted by the Guidance Department on Tuesday, Sept. 3 during Focus.
Parents please be aware that our School Profile must be updated that goes along with your child's applications to colleges/universities. For the necessary update to take place we are awaiting the national release of SAT/ACT scores to be added to our School Profile.
Amy L. Neloms M.Ed., GCDF
Director of K-12 Guidance & Counseling
(843) 746-1300
(843) 214-1925 Cell
(843)7461310 Fax
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Volunteer Opportunities
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LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION BUDDY WALK
11 am to 5 pm shifts Sunday Oct. 6th at Daniel Island. AMHS Volunteers will be manning the popcorn sales for the Buddy walk and festival afterward. Email Sarah Winters or call her at 843-813-6913.
JAMES ISLAND PRIDE
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
Volunteers needed Saturday, Sept. 7th, 8-10 am. Meet at James Island Town Hall to pickup litter, 1238 Camp Road James Island. Water bottles, vests and trash bags provided. For more information contact jipride@jamesislandsc.us or call
843-795-4141
FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS COORDINATOR
If you would like to sign up to help work the concession stand during home football games please email Sydney Delanty. All proceeds go to the Magnet Booster Club so any student or magnet family can help out.
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| International Dinner Scheduled | |
The Date for International dinner is October 19th 2013! Many thanks to AMHS parent, Janice McRae who has volunteered to be the Adult student volunteer coordinator for this event.
Students who would like to help with this event and earn community service hours may contact Janice at janice.mcrae@yahoo.com. Those adults and students who would like more information on the event and how they can help please contact Elaine Coen or Maura Johnson amhsdinner@aol.com.
We hope to hear from you as our AMHS community works together to keep this one of the top High Schools in America!!!
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Raptors Beat Lincoln
for First Win of Season
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The Raptors enjoyed their first win of the season with a 43-42 victory over Lincoln High School. Next home game is September 6th at 7:30.
Aug 30 Open Date (No game scheduled)
Sept 6 at home vs. Military Magnet 7:30 pm
Sept 13 at Branchville 7:30 pm
Sept 20 at home vs. Bishop England 7:30 pm
Sept 27 at Woodland 7:30 pm
Oct 4 at home vs. Ridgeland 7:30 pm
Oct 11 at Garrett 7:30 pm
Oct 18 at Burke 7:30 pm
Oct 25 at North Charleston 7:30 pm
Nov 1 at home vs. Battery Creek 7:30 pm
Nov 8 State Playoffs begin TBA
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2014 Spring Break Trip to England, Scotland, & France
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 We're going to England, France, and Scotland for Spring Break! If you would like details about the itinerary and cost, go to www.eftours.com and type in tour #1229635. Students from any grade are welcome. On this tour, they will gain an understanding of history and culture throughout the ages. Edinburgh's medieval castle recalls Scotland's royal traditions, while the scenic landscapes of Stratford, Chester, and the Lake District give a glimpse of the rural life. In London and Paris, students will discover impressive monuments and museums that reflect two world powers. Our last 2 days will be spent exploring WWII history along the D-Day beaches of Normandy. If you have questions, we are hosting a meeting Thursday, August 29, at 5:30 PM in Room 7110. Please let us know if you wish to attend by sending an email to Mary_Altman@charleston.k12.sc.us. Thanks, Joy Altman, Mary Catherine Lankford, and Tyson McCormick
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The Yearbook Needs Your Support
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 This year was a banner year for the AMHS Carpe Diem yearbook staff. For the first time in school history, the yearbook sold out! Our amazing staff is gearing up for another great year, and we need your help. The Carpe Diem staff is hitting the streets to sell advertisements and we'd love your support. If you'd like to purchase a business ad, attached is a form with information, pricing, etc. If you have any questions, please contact larissa_bortz@charleston.k12.sc.us. And thank you for your continued support! |
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School Calendar
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Labor Day Holiday
September 2
Open House
September 11
Convocation for Students & Evening Presentation
September 18
College Fair
October 2
PIE International Dinner
October 19
No School
October 28
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Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report.
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Check here for PIE events and information. The link will remain all year, so be sure to check for updates.
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| PIE Update | |
Partners in Education has great things coming, thanks to the SUPPORT of our generous members! Announcing: "WHAT'S NEXT?" WEDNESDAYS!
A series of in-depth programs to help parents and students with that important decision: what's next after attending the TENTH best HS in the NATION and #1 High School in South Carolina?
The series will begin September 11, and continue through the month of October. Start times will always be 6 pm and most evenings will end by 7:15.
Don't miss the OPEN HOUSE scheduled for 6 pm on Wednesday SEPTEMBER 11 in the CAFETERIA.
Here's what to expect: Most parents leave siblings and Magnet students at home due to time and space constraints; but if you are in a bind, it's not a problem! It's best to arrive by 5:30 so that you can pick up your students' schedule at the tables. These will be separated by GRADE. If you have not done so, you will have a chance to sign up with PIE and have your email address added to the Raptor Report contacts.
After a short meeting at 6 pm we will adjourn and you will have a chance to follow your student's schedule. Each of the teachers will be in their classrooms to give you an overview of the year ahead.The bell will ring quickly, so be prepared to move on and take your seat in the next classroom. This is really the best opportunity you will have to see it all from the inside, and put some faces to the names of our wonderful educators.
"WHAT'S NEXT" for the following WEDNESDAY?
September 18th Renowned Author ELIZABETH WISSNER-GROSS, will be on campus. She will address the student body at Convocation and speak to parents in the CAFETERIA at 6 pm. Ms. Wissner-Gross is an Educational Strategist who helps students create individualized "game-plans" for gaining admission to the country's most competitive colleges. She has appeared on The Today Show and been featured in the New York Times, USA Today and many other publications. She is the author of several books, including WHAT HIGH SCHOOLS DON'T TELL YOU (AND OTHER PARENTS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW). This book will be available to purchase at the event, thanks to Blue Bicycle Books. It will be a fantastic evening, block your calendars now!
Christen Hall, PIE President
PIE Board 2013-2014 Board Members and Committee Chairs
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PIE Membership and Student Directory
If you haven't signed up for PIE (Partners in Education) and the AMHS Student Directory, you still have time. To be included in the directory, please send in your forms and payment to the school or bring to the Open House. This paperwork will also be available at the PIE table on the night of the Open House. The fee for PIE membership along with a copy of the student directory is $20.00. Extra directories are $5.00 and must be prepaid. The forms can be found on the AMHS website. Click on the Parents tab, and then on the drop down menu, click on Back to School Forms 2013-2014. Students listed in the 2012-13 directory need to submit a new information sheet to remain in the 2013-2014 directory. If the information is the same as last year, check the first box on the form and you're done.
The cut-off date for ordering the directory is September 11th.
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Academic Magnet Foundation
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Dates are set for the Academic Magnet Foundation's Fall Board of Directors Meetings. AMF Board meetings are open to the public, and all can participate. They are typically held in the Media Center Conference Room at AMHS from 5:30 p.m. Fall meeting dates are all MONDAYs as follows:
September 9
September 23
October 14
November 11
This is the Foundation's first year in operation, and the first General Campaign for AMHS kicks off in October. Please participate and help support your School!
Email: Academic Magnet Foundation
AM Foundation Website
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Students...
Do you need community service hours? Click on the link above for a list of community service opportunities. If you choose to participate in a community service project, remember to take the Community Service Project form and have the event sponsor sign it for you. If you know of an opportunity that needs to be added to the list, forward that information to Sarah Winters at tswinters@hotmail.com.
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QUICK LINKS
AMHSClick here to go directly to the school website.
Raptor Report Archive Access back issues of the Raptor Report here. (Note: Due to digital storage limitations, pictures may not display in older issues of the Raptor Report.)
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Remember to pick up a Publix keychain card at the AMHS visitor desk, and give it to the cashier each time you shop at Publix
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Click on the logo to link your REDCard. AMHS School ID is 118136
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Raptor Report
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by the Tuesday preceding the Thursday publication date.
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