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THE RAPTOR REPORT
October 1st Symposium for Parents to Aid in the College Search Process

Parents, does the thought of the college search process send chills down your spine or leave you feeling overwhelmed? Do you wonder how you can best help your student navigate the journey from AMHS to finding the college environment that best meets their individual needs? On October 1st please join us as we hear from Maria Furtado of Colleges that Change Lives (http://www.ctcl.org/) as she shares her insights about how we can help our students navigate the college search process. Maria's talk will then be followed by brief chats from Admissions Representatives from the University of Chicago and Pomona College. They will be discussing college essay writing and how to be a stand out college applicant.

 

Doors open at 6:00, with light refreshments served in the Arts Hall from 6:00-6:25.

 

There are a few items we are still in need of to make this a successful night. Please  click here for a list of needed items.

 

The speakers will begin immediately at 6:30 in the Lecture Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark the Date for the AMHS International Dinner Oct. 18

The AMHS International Dinner, October 18th from 6-8 p.m. is a great Magnet tradition! It's filled with fantastic food, student entertainment, fellowship and fun! 

The following countries are represented, so far:

 
United States   France   Greece
India   Italy   Ireland   
Honduras   Portugal   Nigeria  
 Nicaragua/Venezuela
Lithuania   Bulgaria   Russia

Parents: more country food tables are needed! Country food table volunteers provide 3 items for attendees to sample from your favorite country!!  We will provide funds to purchase the food you prepare. Some of the countries that we currently don't have, but were represented last year are: China, Israel, Germany, Ethiopia, Japan, and Mexico.

Students: this is a great volunteer opportunity for community service hours. There are a variety of shifts to accommodate everyone's schedule.
 

For more information contact
Simone Howe, International Dinner Chair 

Raptor Volleyball Season Starts with an 8-0 Record

The AMHS Varsity Volleyball team is off to a great start this season with a record of 8 - 0.
 

The girls appreciate your support during their home games. Please come cheer them on! The games may start early, so plan on being there at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
 

September 30 - Bishop England at 6:30

October 1   - Hanahan at 6:00

October 2 - Battery Creek/Whale Branch at 6:00

October 7 - North Charleston at 6:00

October 8 -   Cross at 6:30

October 13  -   Fort Dorchester at 6:00

October 14  -   Garrett at 6:00

October 16, our last game of the season is away at Bishop England.

JV Volleyball Home Games

September 30  -   Bishop England at 4:30

October 1 -   Hanahan at 5:00

October 8   -  Cross at 5:30

October 13   -  Fort Dorchester at 5:0
 

Photographs by Dennis Sacha
"Finding the Right College for You" Is the Theme for October 1st Symposium for Students

Students...are you currently in the midst of writing essays, taking standardized tests, hunting for recommendation letters or polishing your college r�sum�? Do you find yourself thinking, dreaming, and contemplating the college application process? Are thoughts of finding the "perfect" school circulating through your mind even though graduation is one, two, or three years away? If any or all of these scenarios sound eerily familiar then our Convocation and Career Symposium is just what you need!

 

Take a deep breath! October 1st, Maria Furtado, from Colleges That Change Lives http://www.ctcl.org/, will share with you her expertise in finding the right college fit for YOU! Who knows...maybe her insights will change the way you are thinking about college and the college application process. After Convocation, the Career Symposium begins in AMHS classrooms, where you will listen to your choice of speakers from a wide variety of fields. These leaders in the fields of medicine, science, law, engineering, business, art, film, academia, journalism and more will share their own educational and career journeys while offering insights into areas of study that may interest you. Juniors and Seniors will have a special focus session on essay writing from an Admissions Representative from University of Chicago.

 

It is bound to be a great day...one that just might change your life. 
 

Community Participants Needed for Two Senior Thesis Projects

Are you interested in information about your health for FREE?


Senior Caitlyn Fairey is in search of participants for her Thesis project in the field of exercise science, working with professors at The Citadel in the Human Performance Laboratory.  Her experiment aims to test the accuracy of an equation that predicts fitness for people of African American ethnicity. This is an exciting opportunity on The Citadel campus, and you will get information about your health, body fat percentage, and fitness level for FREE!  

Please contact Caitlyn a

caitlynfairey@yahoo.com if you are interested in participating or have any questions regarding the project. Thank you!


 

Hello Raptor community,


My name is Megan DeLorenzo and I am a senior student at AMHS. As part of my senior thesis work, I am in need of willing participants from the community to complete a brief survey.
The purpose of this survey is to determine impediments to pet spay/neuter programs specific to the Greater Charleston area, and aims to provide potential methods for improving the success of local spay/neuter programs in their efforts to reduce shelter overpopulation. Click here for the survey link.

 

Thank you, your participation is greatly appreciated!
Create Your Yearbook Ad Online

Parents,

Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become.  Show your pride and support your school at the same time.

 The Yearbook staff is excited to announce a new opportunity for parent recognition ads. This year, you will be able to create your ad online!  Visit Josten Ad Serviceto create your recognition ad. Your ad will be submitted to the yearbook staff for approval, and we will contact you to verify the information. Of course, you may also submit your material and payment to Mrs. Bortz at the school if you prefer for the yearbook staff to create your ad. See the attached flyer for detail and contact Larissa Bortz if you have any questions. 

Ad Size

Price

1/4 page ad (3 1/2" x 5")

$120 

1/2 page ad (8" x 5")

$195   

full page ad (8" x 10")

$300 

School Calendar
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Homecoming Week

9/29-10/3

 
College Awareness and Family Enrichment Night
10/1
 
International Dinner
10/18
 
Teacher Work Day
10/24
 
Report Cards
10/29
 
Election Day - Schools Closed
11/4
 
Thanksgiving Break
11/24-11/28
 
Winter Break
12/22-1/2
 
MLK Day - No School
1/15-1/19
 
Presidents Day - No School
2/16

AMHS Prom
4/25
 

Raptor Report

The Raptor Report is published weekly on Thursdays during the school year, except for holiday breaks.

Faculty, students, and parents are encouraged to submit articles and/or pictures of AMHS events, honors, and needs.


Please email your information to
by the Tuesday preceding the Thursday publication date.
Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report.
Check out Magnet's new online newspaper!

 

SIC Update

Hello AMHS community,

Thank all of you for volunteering and supporting AMHS students and faculty during the start to this fantastic school year.

 

SIC (School Improvement Council) is a SC state mandated group comprised of Principal Judith Peterson, AMHS faculty, student representative, parents, and community leaders. The purpose of SIC is to plan, report, and ensure school performance. SIC meets monthly and our meetings are open.  SIC's calendar year starts in October and we will need volunteers to fill open positions. If you are not able to attend the monthly meeting and serve as a member, please consider volunteering your time and talent for one of the SIC committees. The committees include:

  • Freshman Health Series
  • Communications
  • School Needs
  • Senior Thesis/Academic Competition
  • Diversity
  • 5-Year Strategic Plan

The next SIC meeting is Wednesday, October 15th at 5pm in the conference room behind the front Administrative desk.  Please feel free to email me with any questions.
 

Thank you in advance for volunteering,

 

Darlene Rawls, SIC Chair
 cusabo2@bellsouth.net


 

Booster Club Update

 GO RAPTORS!

 

Back by popular demand

TAILGATE PARTY HOMECOMING NIGHT

 

Joint party hosted by the Athletic Department and Booster Club!

 

Danny Jones Field Parking Lot

October 3rd, 6 to 7:15pm

 

Coming up at home: Football, Volleyball, Tennis and Swimming.

 

Sign up here to bring a desert.

 

 STUDENTS sign up here to volunteer and earn service hours!

 

Go to www.amhsboosterclub.org for all upcoming games and meets! 


Buddy Walk sponsored by Lowcountry Down Syndrome Association, Sunday,
October 5, 2014.

 

Shifts between 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Daniel Island, Etiwan Park. Becky Dornisch, amhs.volunteer@dornisch.org. (843) 270-8324.


This year the Buddy Walk is offering a reduced registration rate of $10 for all volunteers. Registration includes t-shirt, food, entertainment and helping the Down Syndrome Association to raise money to fund education and social activities throughout the year. Volunteers will be manning festival activities such as jumpcastles.


Students...
Do you need community service hours? Click here 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 Becky and John Dornisch

amhs.volunteer@dornisch.org. 

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@birdseyelive1

2015 AMHS Prom

April 25, 2015

South Carolina Aquarium
7:30 pm - 11:130 pm
Ticket Prices:  Single - $35.00; Couple - $65.00
Theme:  TBA
 
Yearbook Information

Interested in yearbook deadlines?  Need a parent recognition advertisement form? Confused about the deadline for Senior Pages? Like the AMHS Yearbook Facebook page for all this information and more! Questions? Contact larissa_bortz@charleston.k12.sc.us

QUICK LINKS 

AMHS
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publix
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


Target Take Charge of Education Logo
Click on the logo to link your REDCard. AMHS School ID is 118136 
 
harris teeter
Click on the logo to re-link your Harris Teeter card & help the school raise funds. AMHS code is 4626 
  
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