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Principal Points: October
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Happy Halloween, Magnet! We will be celebrating this Friday night by hosting Bishop England's football team, and we invite everyone to come out, cheer the Raptors, and enjoy a great evening of high school football.
While we are at the close of the month, there are a couple of items for your attention:
Report Cards for the first term went home today with the students. Although students do keep track of their progress through the grade postings on Power School, the report card is still an important document of academic achievement.
Federal Cards also went home today with each student, and they must be completed and returned as soon as possible.
Infosnap: Everyone should have received a letter from AMHS about Infosnap and the procedures for logging on and updating student information. The updating ought to be done as soon as possible. If you did not receive a letter or need assistance with the process, please contact Ms. Redfern at 746-6378 or marjorie_redfern@charleston.k12.sc.us or Ms. Pinckney at 746-6400 or lucy_pinckney@charleston.k12.sc.us.
Admissions Process begins again. Following the CCSD School Choice Fair, which was held on Saturday, September 21, 2014, the application for the 2015-2016 school year is now online on the AMHS website. Students interested in attending AMHS will submit their applications by November 21, 2014, and in the meantime, we did host a general Open House October 15, 2014 with two follow-up group tour sessions: October 21st at 9:30 AM and October 23rd at 1:30 PM. Everyone who attended spoke positively of the program and especially of the students they met.
Low Country Food Bank Drive: Each Fall schools from across the Tri-County area compete to gather canned foods for the Low Country Food Bank. It is a spirited and energetic competition among our Focus Classes and local high schools, and it is an outstanding opportunity for us to share our bounty with others.
Thank you for your continuing support as AMHS moves ahead into the season of college applications, thesis presentations, and Fall sports' playoffs. If we can help with anything, please call us at 746-1300.
Judith Peterson, AMHS Principal
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SAY THANKS to Teachers and Staff with Grocery Store Gift Cards
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To thank our dedicated teachers and staff, and help them add to their Thanksgiving tables, the PIE Teacher and Staff Appreciation Committee is collecting $10 GROCERY STORE gift cards. Please send 1 or 2 cards into the office (in an envelope labeled Mrs. Linnie Duckett, Staff Appreciation) by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12. If the amount of the cards is different than $10, please let us know how much is loaded on the card. If we have extras, we will combine them for a more generous gift. Thank you for continuing to support our wonderful AMHS teachers and staff!
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AMHS Girls Cross Country Team Win First Regional Meet
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Girls Cross Country team won the Region Meet for the first time in school history. Region Champion was Kristin Fairey followed by Megan Kolbe, Carly Hall, Caitlyn Fairey, Caroline Seymour, Cassidy Rindge, and Payton Ritter. The girls will run at Sandhills Research Center in Columbia on Saturday, November 1, 2014 in the Lower State Qualifying Meet. Go Raptors!
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AMHS Music Club Performs at
Seaside Lutheran Homes
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Pictured: (1st row from left to right) : Selina Pi, Sam Kavarana, Emily Rojas, Jenny Yao, Nick Cercio,
(2nd row Left to right): Whitney Su, Madeline Richards, Peter Sterckx, Helena Upshaw, Zach ZuberSacha.
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This past Sunday (October 26th), members of the AMHS Music Club performed at Franke at Seaside Lutheran Homes of Mt. Pleasant. The program included a wide variety of repertoire, including piano, guitar, and even duet pieces. The students were eager to share their music with the residents who greatly enjoyed the visit as well.
If you are interested in an upcoming Holiday performance with the Music Club, please contact Whitney Su. Email address: whitneysu@yahoo.com.
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Buy a Poinsettia and Contribute to Children's Cancer Research
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Chase After a Cure is selling poinsettias for the  Christmas season! Chase After a Cure is a
student based club that raises money for Children's Cancer Research. The poinsettias will be delivered to the school December 5, 2014 and the money is due the last day before Thanksgiving
break, November 21,2014.
Choose from three different colors:
Red, White, and Pink Poinsettias.
They are all available in the following sizes:
Small- $9, Large- $16, Hanging- $16
Please send in your money to Dr. Altman and write the checks to AMHS. We appreciate your help during this giving season.
Chase After a Cure Club
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Students Can Submit Senior Thesis for Science Competition
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The AMHS Raptor Wrestling team kicked off their season with a clinic by Kyle Dake. Dake, the 2013 College Athlete of the Year, is the only man to win 4 NCAA Championships at 4 different weight classes and is training for the 2016 Olympic Games. Wrestling practice begins Monday at 3:40 at the Danny Jones Armory. Contact Coach Hagy at christopher_hagy@charleston.k12.sc.us with questions.
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Students Can Submit Senior Thesis for Science Competition
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Ms. Metzner-Roop looking for students who want to enter their senior thesis in a science competition that can win them cash and other prizes. Last year Dana Kryzaniak came in first and won a trip to Washington DC plus scholarship money. The deadline for paper submission is in December, but the judges of the competition want to know how many papers they will be getting so students must inform Ms. Metzner-Roop if they intend to enter by Thursday, November 6. Please contact her at katharinelee_roop@charleston.k12.sc.us for more information.
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From Rome to Athens...
AMHS Spring Break 2016
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During spring break 2016, we are offering a 9-day trip to Italy and Greece. Please take a look at the itinerary online or send me an email if you would like a hard copy. If you would like to register for the trip, please go to www.eftours.com, then type in the tour number 1668155KK. The total price is detailed for you on line. You can sign up for the trip with a $95 deposit. When you sign up on line, you can choose to pay the company monthly or pay in full, 90 days before departure. The earlier you sign up the less the monthly payment! At present, you can pay $190 a month.
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Upcoming School Representative Visits
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October 30 1:00 USC-California
October 30 1:45 University of Richmond
October 31 1:00 Clemson University
November 7 2:30 Harvard University
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School Calendar
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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
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Raptor Report
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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.
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Check out Magnet's new online newspaper!
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Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report.
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SIC Update
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AMHS School Improvement Council a SC State Mandated Council started in 1977 by former SC Governor and former US Department of Education Secretary Dick Riley to improve schools and give parents a voice.
AMHS SIC is committed to stand for the SIC Resolution that protects our children and all the children of CCSD's civil rights. Our resolution does not address employee contracts.
The resolution is here for you to review.
As the SIC Chair, I want to thank all of the AMHS students, Teachers, Administration, and parent volunteers for focussing on the civil rights of all of the children of CCSD This Resolution was passed with unanimous approval by the SIC group which includes our wonderful Support groups of PIE, Boosters, and AMF....As I requested 8 long days ago...please join one of the groups with your time, money, talent, and/or brain capital.... all the students of CCSD benefit when parents support schools.
AMHS SIC RESOLUTION 10/22/2014
AMHS SIC respectfully requests that the CCSD provide a written definition of its current protocol and method for carrying out investigations related to any student in the district that could result in disciplinary action by CCSD (or by local, or federal authorities)- and also confirm that those practices are presently being applied consistently and in all instances through out the District. We respectfully request CCSD written reply within five (5) days of this letter.
If the investigation carried out by CCSD with AMHS students on October 16th, 2014 is consistent with CCSD's currently approved practices and protocol, then AMHS SIC request that CCSD change its practices within five (5) days.
CCSD investigations should respect individuals' rights and the rights of parents- and should be required to conclude with a sense of closure such that all affected parties have opportunities to learn in a positive way from appropriate and timely actions taken by administrators or other authorities.
Lastly, we request that the CCSD's investigation practices and protocols be approved by the SIC's of at least a majority of the District's schools including those from all high schools.
Kindly,
Darlene Rawls, MD
SIC Chair
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Student Survey
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PIE is seeking comments and feedback on the recent college symposium.
Students: please click on the link below to complete a short survey. Your input is valuable in the planning of future events.
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Federal ID Cards Due Back Friday, October 31st
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Federal ID Cards were sent home with Report Cards on Wednesday. Please help us by returning them by no later than Friday, Octoboer 31st! Thank you!
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New This Year
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Please check the Parents Tab on the AMHS Website for an updated Attendance Policy. Please review it, especially regarding the early sign-out policy.
Infosnap through Parent Portal needs a yearly update by a parent. Please click here to access it. You must have a Parent Portal Account to complete Infosnap. Email AMHSParentPortalHelp@Charleston.k12.sc.us
for an account.
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Thank you for making the International Dinner a Night of Success
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PIE would like to offer its sincere thanks to the volunteers who made delicious food, helped with set up and clean up, provided music, and worked tirelessly to make this year's International Dinner a HUGE success! We express our gratitude, also, to Principal Peterson, Vice Principal Pinckney, and the many staff members who made possible such a memorable evening.
Thank you, also, to the students, families, faculty, and friends who attended the International Dinner. It was a wonderful time to share fantastic food, build friendships, and celebrate the diversity of our Academic Magnet Community.
Sincerely,
Partners in Education (PIE)
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The Senior Retreat is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2014 at James Island County Park. The Retreat is a fun day of group activities and just plain FUN. Your child received information and permission forms from their Focus teacher. The forms and $40 payment are due by Friday, October 13, 2014. Please use the link to re-print forms and/or information. We have scholarships available for any student in need. Please email or talk to Ms. Hooffstetter confidentially.
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2014 Charleston Take Steps
Walk for CCFA (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America)
Sunday, November 2, 2014
James Island County Park (Stono Shelter)
Registration & Activities 2:00PM
Goal is to raise awareness and funds.
Just registering, walking, and showing support helps CCFA obtain their goal.
Click here to register.
Provide safety net services to low income families.
Volunteers aged 14 - 18 are needed for food warehouse, property clean up and clothing warehouse. All prospective volunteers will receive an orientation to ECCO and its mission prior to their acceptance as volunteers. Orientation sessions will occur monthly and last approximately one hour and will be offered the first Tuesday of every month at 11am. Contact for details.
James Island Conner Run, Nov. 1, 2014
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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2015 AMHS Prom
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April 25, 2015
South Carolina Aquarium
7:30 pm - 11:130 pm
Ticket Prices: Single - $35.00; Couple - $65.00
Theme: TBA
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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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