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Dates to Know:
| 4/16/16 - Prom
4/19/16 - ACT for Juniors
5/2-12/16 - AP Exams
5/17-20/16 - Senior Exams & EOC
5/24-27/16 - Underclassmen Exams
5/31/16 - Graduation at 2:30 p.m.
6/2/16 - Last Day of School
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This week at the Academic Magnet:
 - 2016 Prom Information
- Instagram Scholarship Competition
- Athletic Booster Club Board Positions Available
- Foundation Thesis Mentor Survey
- Math Meet & Quest Results
- Improve Your Spoken French!
- Alumna Thesis Presentation
- Service Opportunities
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School News
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Seniors, Take note!  Instagram Scholarship Competition.
Interested Seniors can create and post to Instagram a video that responds to one of several prompts provided about their first opportunity to vote in a presidential election. For a 15 second video, one lucky student will win a $2,000 scholarship.
Click here, or please visit the scholarship website for more information: www.scbar.org/myvoicemyvote
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News from Parent Boards
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Calling All Parents of Seniors:
Did your student have the help of a Mentor for Thesis?
PLEASE ASK THEM TO FILL OUT THIS SURVEY RIGHT AWAY...
THANK YOU!
Follow the Foundation & AMHS!
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 Calling All AMHS Parent Volunteers!
It's that time of year when we seek those who want to contribute more to their children's athletic experience at AMHS. The AMHS Athletic Booster Club is looking for new Board members and is only able to provide its support to our student athletes by having the dedicated parents who volunteer to join the Board. Consider supporting our student athletes in this fun and enjoyable way!
Many members of the current Board have worked very hard over the last several years to strengthen and reinvigorate the Athletic Booster Club. However, many of those same Board Members are finishing their terms or have children who are graduating from AMHS.
The AMHS Athletic Booster Club supports the athletic programs in a variety of ways. This support starts with those parents who are driven to be part of our Board. All Board Members must be a Booster Club member while serving on the Board. Various Board positions are up for renewal, including:
Executive Board Positions Available President Vice President Treasurer Member-at-Large Board of Director Positions Available and a brief description:
Membership Chair - Coordinates the main membership drive in August, along with other smaller drives and coordinates volunteers with the various Chairs Website Chair - Maintains the website Parent Representative Coordinator - Works with Coaches to purchase and deliver awards All Sports Banquet Chair(s) - Works with the committee to organize the All Sports Banquet at the end of the year Football Concessions Chair(s) - Organizes the concession stand for all home games Basketball Concessions Chair(s) - Organizes the concession stand for all home games Please reach out to the Nominating Committee with your interest and questions. Donna Lee Rose
843-270-0315
John Dornisch
843-991-9603
Gwen Hooffstetter
We are also looking for volunteer(s) to coordinate the AMHS All Sports Athletic Banquet in May. Please contact Donna Rose at info@amhsboosterclub.org for more information.
AMHS Raptor stadium chairs are still for sale. The  cost is $50. If you'd like to purchase one, please contact Donna Rose at tarheelsd@comcast.net
Please come out and support the AMHS Raptors at their various sports. Check our website for all spring sports schedules at: www.amhsboosterclub.org |
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News from Guidance
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Updated Testing Information for Juniors:ACT: April 19 - We finally have confirmation that we will test at AMHS! Seniors/Senior Parents:
You should frequently check the Scholarship List in Naviance. Scholarships are added or updated almost daily.
9th Grade IGP Conference Schedule
We are currently scheduling IGP Conferences for 9th grade students with the last name Q through Z.
Enrichment/Summer Programs
If you are looking for enrichment or summer programs for your student, please check Naviance. Enrichment programs are listed under the "College" tab. Information is updated as it is received, so you should check the site regularly.
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Community Happenings
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2016 Prom - April 16, 2016
Love is in the air! The AMHS prom committee has started planning for prom, and needs your help! The following items are needed to make this year's Midsummer Night's Dream a reality! Please leave your donations in the large envelope at the welcome desk marked "Prom 2016". You can also give your gift cards to Ms. Henley or Ms. Orr. Thanks so much for making this evening special.
Gift cards in any amount to:
- Publix
- Harris Teeter
- Cupcake Down South
- Costco
- Michaels/Hobby Lobby
- Walmart/Target
Make sure to mark your calendars! This year's Prom will be held at Founder's Hall at Charlestowne Landing (Free Parking!) Tickets will go on sale April 4, and will be $35/single or $65/couple.
As you are preparing for this grand event, we would like you to be aware of formal dress code for a Charleston County School District event!
Dress Standards for Young Men:
- Dress shirt (exception: tuxedo shirt with a decorative button).
- Shirts must remain on for the entire dance. Dress pants (no jeans).
- Jackets are desired, but optional.
- See-through material which exposes thighs, excessive cleavage, or midriff is not permitted.
Dress Standards for Young Women:
- Dresses must be no shorter than fingertip length.
- Bare midriffs and plunging necklines are not allowed.
- Backs may not be lower than the natural waistline.
- See-through material which exposes thighs, excessive cleavage, or midriff is not permitted.
- Slits may not be longer than fingertip length.
- Pantsuits must be of a formal nature (no jeans).
Footwear:
- Footwear is expected of all and must be kept on at all times for health department reasons. Flip-flops, slippers and tennis shoes are not allowed.
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Athletics and Activities
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Students attended the Coastal Carolina Math Meet on Friday, March 4, 2016
Pictured above are James Staubes, John Staubes, Whitney Su, Xiaolan You, and Jameson Sanders.
James Staubes won $100 with a perfect score and a 1st Place on the Level 1 Exam. John Staubes won $50 with a 3rd Place finish on the Level 2 Exam. Jameson Sanders won $75 with a 2nd Place finish on the Level 2 Exam. The Level 2 Team won 1st Place Overall at the Meet. Congratulations to all!
Quest Math Team Level 4 took the 1st Place Mathematics prize on Saturday, March 5th at Trident Technical College.
 Pictured above are Whitney Su, Xiaolan You, Sully Johnston (Math Quest Coordinator), and Jameson Sanders. Students who helped bring home First Place at Quest for both Level III and Level IV
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| | Level III (Grades 9-10) |
| | Mathematics | Sullivan Lant | | Mathematics | Staubes John | | Mathematics | Alexander Puckaber | | Science | Jenny Yao | | Science | Elise Blackburn | | Science | Anna Smirnova | | Social Studies | Razeen Basunia | | Social Studies | Indira Kanginakudru | | Social Studies | Chloe Belton |
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| | Level IV (Grades 11-12) |
| | Mathematics | Xialon You | | Mathematics | Whitney Su | | Mathematics | Jameson Sanders | | Mathematics | Ethan Grantham | | Science | Vivian Song | | Science | Peter Sterckx | | Science | Bennett Thomas | | Social Studies | Zachary Zuber | | Social Studies | Sara Moussa | | Social Studies | Nafisa Rahimberganova |
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Special Competition (Grades 9-12)
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| | Computer Programming | Michael Pi | | Computer Programming | James Staubes | | Computer Programming | Ethan Kautz | | French I | Evelyn Bi | | French I | Adriana Ballenger | | French II | Haywood White | | French II | Charlotte Lucas | | Spanish I | Sarah Hudock | | Spanish I | Rion Brown | | Spanish I | Kevin Boyd |
Congratulations, Everyone!
Upcoming Athletic Events:
Stay Tuned for Spring Sports!
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Community Service Opportunities
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KidsFair - March 20, 2016
Volunteers Needed For the 28th Annual KidsFair Sunday March 20, 2016 at Burke High School from 10:00-4:00pm. KidsFair is a unique community event that is a celebration of and for children from throughout the LowCountry. Kidsfair is presented the Charleston Jewish Community Center With Out Walls in partnership with the City of Charleston and CCSD. Throughout the day children will be educated, entertained and have a myriad of hands on experiences. Student volunteers are needed to: - Dress up in costume
- Circulate Information
- Assist with logistics
- Work in the food booth
- Assist in the outdoor zones such as the sports arena
- Promote Stage Acts
- Work in sponsor booths
- Greet Kids and their parents
All volunteers will receive credit for the hours they work and will be fed as well. There is no minimum amount of time required for volunteers. For more information or to volunteer please contact, Carol Berlin carolberlin@att.net or call 843-568-4450.
Cooper River Bridge Run - April 2
Download MUSC's CRBR Volunteer form here .
Walk for Autism Charleston - April 16, 2016
Walk For Autism Charleston is looking for volunteers to assist at our annual walk event held at Hampton Park on Saturday April 16 . Volunteers are needed for many tasks such as supervising jump castles, setting up an auction table and assisting at the table, supervising food stations and game activities. There is also a need for help setting up tables and tents along with breaking down at the end of the event. Volunteers can plan to arrive as early as 7:30 am if assisting with set up and if just planning on working a station arriving between 8 and 8:30 am the day will end with clean up tasks ending between 1:00 and 1:30 pm. Please contact Rose ONeal at 843-553-1316 or walkforautism@outlook.com if interested in volunteering. Our website is www.walkforautismcharleston.org
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For a more complete list of community service opportunities, click here. If you know of an opportunity that needs to be added to this list, please forward the information to Becky Dornisch at amhs.volunteer@dornisch.org .
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In Other News....
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Improve your spoken French!
Dr. Altman has collaborated with Mrs. Bednarczyk to offer a trip to France from May 28 to June 8. Students will stay with a student from a French school, located in Maisons-Laffitte, just outside of Paris. We will visit the school during the week, Paris, and do an overnight in the beautiful Loire Valley. The total cost is $2800 all inclusive. We only have 1 or 2 places left. If interested, contact Dr. Altman at Mary_Altman@charleston.k12.sc.us or at 843-810-1291.
AMHS Alumna Presents on Thesis Topic
On February 18, 2016, Adelaide Basco (AMHS 2015) presented the results of her senior thesis at a medical research meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, sponsored by the American Federation for Medical Research. Her thesis involved assessing how well middle and high-school students  would rate the functionality and acceptability of re-designed female superhero costumes. Her AMHS faculty mentor was Micheline Callicott. Here she is shown answering questions from one of the meeting attendees and standing with her poster.
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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 Liz Boyles by 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the Thursday publication date. |
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