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Principal Point: February
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Congratulations: The following AMHS students have been named National Merit Finalists: Adelaide Basco, Zachary Bodek, Elliot Kronsberg, Samantha Lowell, Joshua Mitchell, Vaibhav Mohanty, Sloan Nietert, Selina Pi, Christine Sacha, Mason Salisbury, Keaton Smith, Ailish Sykes. This is an outstanding academic accomplishment, and we celebrate it with the students.
On the Horizon:
STEM Premier: During the next weeks AMHS students will have the opportunity to establish an electronic resume with STEM Premier. Teachers will be trained in the program this week and will work through Focus classes to assist any student wishing to establish an online resume which can be updated any time and which will be available to colleges and professional work places. This is an exciting opportunity for our students and will keep them competitive with students across the nation.
Spring Testing Schedule: The schedule this year has changed somewhat, and the state testing program will include grades 9 -11. The schedule for the testing is listed, and we ask that no appointments be made for these days. The schedule is very tight for AMHS students because it backs up to the two weeks of AP testing:
- April 28 and 29, 2015:
- ACT Aspire for Grades 9 and 10
- ACT Workkeys for Grade 11
- ACT for Grade 11
(For additional information on the ACT tests, please go to the SDE website: http://ed.sc.gov and click on the ACT button. We will be doing preparation for the tests in Focus classes closer to test time.)
- May 4 - 14 AP Testing
- May 15 - 20 Senior Exams
- May 19 - 21 EOC tests (English I, Biology I, US History)
- May 28 - June 2 Final Exams for Grades 9 - 11
- June 3 Graduation
- June 4 Last Day of School
Every day at AMHS is exciting and dynamic, and 2015 lies ahead with even more opportunities for growth and development. Thank you for your continuing support as AMHS moves ahead into the second semester of this school year. If we can help with anything, please call us at 746-1300.
Graduation for the Class of 2015 is June 3, 2015 at 2:30 PM
North Charleston Performing ArtsCenter
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PIE Update
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Thank you to all of our generous giving parents who donate time and treasure to help AMHS. We are still waiting for some bills to come in for our final Auction numbers, but we brought in over $40,000 and a good time was had by all! If you took pictures, please send them in to amhspie@gmail.com and we will work to get them on the AMHS web site.
PIE is currently looking to fill in some Board positions, if you have an interest in serving, please contact amhspie@gmail.com and I will be happy to forward your name and interest to the Nominations Committee. Nominations will be occurring in March, Elections will be in May and the new Board takes over in July. Check the Raptor Report next week for more details.
Have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend; I think there is a general countdown to Spring happening everywhere but the moon? Bless our teachers, staff and students!
Christen Hall, PIE President
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Sophomore Trip to Washington, DC Scheduled for May 15-18
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Sophomore students will have the opportunity to take a fun and educational trip to Washington, D.C. May 15-18, 2015. In addition to discovering American history first hand, students will also attend an event called "Colleges that Change Lives". CTCL is dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process.
NationsClassroom, a professional student travel organization, is working to plan every aspect of our tour. The Washington, D.C. educational and college immersion tour promises to be an inspiring experience that the students will remember for the rest of their lives. Cost is $526. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the school.
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Dirty Birds to Perform at Upcoming Stingrays Game
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The Dirty Birds will be playing at the Stingrays  Game on Friday, March 20th. There will be discounted tickets available for AMHS.
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Athens and the Islands...
AMHS Spring Break 2016
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Trace the path of Ancient History! Experience the Acropolis, Delphi, the Temple of Poseidon, Santorini, Patmos, Crete, Rhodes, and Ephesus.
We have slightly revised the trip for Spring Break 2016. With consideration for getting the best value for our money without missing too much school, we are offering a 10-day trip to Greece and Turkey.
We offered a trip to Greece a few years ago, and it was a great success, particularly the islands! Please take a look at the itinerary online or send me an email if you would like a hard copy. You can also pick up information in my room or in Mr. McCormick's. 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! We have also included 2 extra activities in the price-a Greek cooking class and a Greek Evening with food and music.
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If you are looking for summer programs for your student, please check the Guidance and School Counseling Department page on the AMHS website. We list programs as they come in, so check regularly if you are interested.
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PIE Presentation Page
For information on presentaions from PIE events, please visit the PIE tab on the AMHS website. Open the Presentation Page and look for the link for what you are interested in. If you have a contact you wish to include on the list please email AMHSPIE@gmail.com. Thank you Mrs. Susan Henley, AMHS Media Specialist, for helping to organize this new feature.
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School Calendar
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Talent Show
3/4 7 PM
Spring Break
3/27 - 4/3
AMHS Prom
4/25
Sophomore Trip to
Washington, DC
5/15 - 5/18
Memorial Day - No School
5/25
Graduation Day
6/3
Last Day of School
6/4
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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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School Improvement Council has the following updates for the AMHS community:
1. Freshman Health Series has included lectures and demonstrations from MUSC Trauma Team, Charleston County EMS, Dr. Lisa Hand, Dr. Ann Kultz, People Against Rape, and Sylvia Rivers from MUSC CDAP.
2. Seniors will have guest lectures in April from MUSC Trauma and People Against Rape.
3. Please contact Dr. Holly Mitchell, Mike Soltys, or Sue Woods if you or someone you know can mentor for Senior Thesis for the rising Senior Class.
4. Members from the 4 support groups along with AMHS Faculty Leadership are finalizing a Strategic Plan for AMHS's future. We will update you with final copy very soon.
5. CCSD School Board is reviewing the Draft Interrogation and Search Policy for all of CCSD schools. They should vote on that document soon.
As always, please volunteer for one or more of AMHS support groups.
Thank you for your time,
Darlene Rawls, MD
SIC Chair
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AMHS Talent Show
Wednesday, March 4th at 7 PM
Rose Marie Meyers Theatre
Cost is $5
Come out and see all of the Talent that the Magnet student body has to offer!
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Are you interested in obtaining volunteering hours and walking for a great organization? Grace Gehlken, an AMHS student, has registered a team for the Walk for Water on March 21, 2015 under the team name Rejoicing Raptors.
Grace invites all interested students and family members to join her that day. To register, simply go to www.watermissions.org/walk and search for either Team name: Rejoicing Raptors or Team Captain: Grace Gehlken. Student registration is only $5 and includes a t-shirt. If inspired to do so, a $10 donation will provide clean water for an individual for life!
2015 Catch the Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Pattison's Academy, March 12th
Laing Middle School First Annual Pi Day Carnival, March 13th
Kids Exchange of Greater Charleston, April 22 - 25th, 2015 at the Armory Park next to The Danny Jones Pool. Email
Click here to get details about these events and additional 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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