02.07.20

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” 

- Ferris BuellerDear AHS Families,

It’s the truth. Time flies. It’s hard to imagine, but this week we began talking about next school year with our students in Grades 9-11. Although it may seem a bit early, beginning these conversations now allows students plenty of time to deeply consider their desired pathways and which courses may be best for them in preparing for their future. 

I cannot overemphasize how important it is for you to be actively involved alongside your son/daughter throughout this process. Please carve out some dedicated time in the next couple weeks to review the FHSD Course Guide with your student and consider which courses they are best suited for. Ultimately, we are asking that students submit his/her course requests by February 18th, keeping in mind that they can change these requests up until May 1st. 

If you have ANY questions about this process, do not hesitate to reach out to me, your student’s counselor, or Mr. Kammerer (davidkammerer@foresthills.edu) at any time! 

Have a GREAT weekend!

Rob

P.S. Today marks our halfway point for the third quarter. This is a good time to check your child’s academic progress on Progress Book. As always, if you have concerns or questions regarding your son/daughter’s grades, please reach out to their teacher for information and possible ways to support your child’s academic success from home.

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS: Note: This is not even CLOSE to an exhaustive list, but an attempt to provide parents with major, school-related

upcoming events. For a complete schedule of upcoming extracurricular activities, please click HERE and select Anderson High School in the filter. Thanks!

2/9 - Great Oaks DEADLINE - For students applying for Priority Acceptance ONLY. Questions? Contact Adrienne Black at adrienneblack@foresthills.edu. 

2/12 - College Credit Plus Parent Meeting, 7 pm at Turpin HS - All students interested in participating in CCP next year must attend (including students wanting to take Honors Precalculus at AHS for college credit).

2/14 - Teacher Professional Development, No School 2/17 - President’s Day, No School 2/19 - ACT Math Test Prep, 3-4:30 in Room 210 - FREE and open to all students

interested in test prep skills for Math. Questions? Contact AHS math teacher Jason Lynch at jasonlynch@foresthills.edu. More info in “Standardized Test Information” section below.

2/24 - FHSD Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm at Nagel MS 2/25 - Junior ACT Test - All Juniors should arrive at his/her testing location by 8:00 and

will be dismissed from school following the exam (around 12:30pm). 2/29 - Spring Dance, Leap Year Luau, 8:00-11:00 pm in AHS Cafeteria - Open to

students in Grades 9-12. Students must be passing all classes in order to attend. More info coming soon!

3/2 - PTO Meeting, 7 pm in AHS Learning Commons 3/3 - College Credit Plus Parent Meeting (MAKE UP DATE), 6 pm at AHS in Titus

Auditorium 3/3 - FHSD Experienceships Meeting, 7 pm in Titus Auditorium - For sophomores &

juniors interested in Experienceships for the summer & 2020-2021 school year. RSVP HERE!

3/13 - End of Quarter 3! 3/23 - FHSD Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm at Nagel MS 3/30 - PTO Meeting, 7 pm in AHS Learning Commons 4/1 - Evening for the Arts, 7 pm in Varsity Gym, Titus Auditorium 4/4-4/13 - Spring Break!!

MOMENTS OF THE WEEK:

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Assistant Athletic Direct, Mr. Zach McCormick, on his induction into the Turpin HS Athletic Hall of Fame last weekend!! He’s finally come to his

senses wearing the ORANGE & BLACK!! :)

HUGE win for the AHS Wrestlers on Tuesday night in their victory over Madeira HS!! 

FUN night of “PowderBuff” Volleyball on Wednesday benefitting our DECA program!! 

HATS OFF to these AHS Seniors in our FBLA business class for their hard work preparing for their Shark Tank presentations this morning!! Some great business ideas!!

CONGRATULATIONS to these Anderson FRESHMEN on advancing to Ohio’s state Science Fair Competition in March!! Way to represent Anderson!!

SENIORS:   Senior Cap and Gown: Please contact Graduate Services to place your Cap & Gown order

ASAP!  The deadline was Dec 6th.  At this point, a $20 late fee will be applied to all orders.  They are at 7022 Main Street in Newtown or you can reach them at  www.graduateserdviceinc.com or 513-272-5890. 

Diploma Name Verification: All parents of seniors received a letter in the mail indicating how the name of your graduate will appear on his/her diploma. Discrepancies (i.e. typos, etc.) should be brought to the attention of Vicki Beltramo at vickibeltramo@foresthills.edu. 

Senior Baby Pictures: Please check the link for the opportunity to purchase a senior ad in the 2020 yearbook:http://bit.ly/36jWXJw

FROM THE DISTRICT:Fact Friday:  Forest Hills School District volunteers provide meaningful support that helps make an array of learning opportunities available to students. Parents, community members, alumni and others are able to engage and empower students directly through their talents, time and abilities. Schools regularly accept volunteer assistance for student and school programs and events. Individuals who are interested in volunteering should contact the main office or the PTA of the school in which they wish to volunteer!Superintendent Chat: Community members are invited to meet with Forest Hills Superintendent Scot Prebles during a series of informal “Superintendent Chat” events. Parents and residents are

welcome to attend one of the sessions to discuss current district happenings or ask questions. The next Superintendent Chat is Tuesday, February 11 from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Panera Bread, located at 7711 Beechmont Avenue. For a full list of upcoming dates, click here.SCHEDULING FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR:Students in grades 9-11 began the scheduling process for next school year by receiving teacher recommendations for courses on their request forms. They should bring home a copy of this form today, Friday, February 7. They have until February 18th to complete their online registration for courses for next school year. More detailed information is HERE. FHSD CLASS OF 2021-2022 WORK EXPERIENCE & INTERNSHIP MEETING:As a part of the district’s strategic vision, we have been growing our community partnerships to provide students with valuable learning experiences. Opportunities for students to participate in internship-type experiences will start in the summer of 2020.  Parents and students are encouraged  to attend an upcoming informational meeting to learn more. The event will include an interactive business panel session followed by an open house to explore the various opportunities that will be available during the 2020-2021 school year. 

WHEN: March 3, 2020 7-9 pmWHERE: Anderson HS, Titus AuditoriumWHO: FHSD students in the Class of 2021, 2022 (AHS, THS and Great Oaks) - parents are highly encouraged to attend.WHAT: An evening of learning, listening, engaging, asking, and participating with live authentic opportunities for YOU!

 If you and your student are interested in learning more, please RSVP at the following link to reserve your space to participate! - March 3- Reservation for Experienceship Night COMMUNITY SERVICE INFORMATION:To be considered for the Inspiring Service and Graduation Recognition all hours for this school year must be entered by April 17, 2020 at midnight. All hours must be entered on the website my.innerview.org. Click here to learn about Inspiring Service Awards and  community service graduation recognition requirements. 2020 YEARBOOKS:It’s never too early to order a yearbook for this year! You can find more information about the 2020 Andersonian Yearbook by clicking THIS link. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSES OF 2023 & BEYOND:Please watch this brief video regarding updates from the Ohio Department of Education: Graduation Information- Classes of 2023 and BeyondLinks referenced in the video can be found here:ODE Handout- Classes of 2023 and BeyondODE Handout- Classes of 2021 and 2022ODE Information- Requirements for the Class of 2020 AHS ATHLETIC BOOSTER INFORMATION:Please check out THIS LINK for information about our upcoming Redskin Rally on March 21st!  

STANDARDIZED TEST INFORMATION: (Questions? Contact Assistant Principal Kyle Fender) AP INFORMATION:

o AP exam fees have been added to your student’s school fees in order to allow for incremental payments throughout the school year. All AP exam fees must be paid by APRIL 3, 2020

o All students taking an AP test and their parents should read the 2019-2020 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS (SAT & ACT): Students can register for national SAT and ACT testing dates.  SAT/ACT Information

for 2019-2020.  Our teachers have created ACT prep Schoology groups and courses to help students

prepare!o Science group code: FG48V-CW7JFo Math course code: F98F-H6K9-SVT7Mo Reading course code: VQ6J-M3TM-H9F3No English course code: K8H8-4VD3-P948C

Mr. Lynch will be hosting a test prep session for the Math section of the ACT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

Torchprep will be offering an ACT “Bootcamp” at AHS leading up to the state-funded ACT for Juniors (test date 2/25/20). INFO AND REGISTRATION HERE

OTHER AHS TESTING INFORMATION: 9th Grade

o Timely Information: No AHS freshmen testing events in the upcoming weeks.o Looking Ahead:

Biology Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 16th and 17th Algebra I/Math II Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 20th and

21st AP Exams- May 4th-15th, only applicable if enrolled in an AP course,

AP exams are administered at specific dates/times based on course 10th Grade

o Timely Information: No AHS sophomore testing events in the upcoming weekso Looking Ahead:

English 10 Ohio’s State End of Course Test - March 26 & March 27 US History Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 16th Algebra I/Math II Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 20 & 21 AP Exams- May 4th-15th, only applicable if enrolled in an AP course,

AP exams are administered at specific dates/times based on course 11th Grade

o Timely Information: State-Funded ACT will occur on February 25th. All Juniors are automatically registered. Pre-Administration will occur for all students on 2/12 during his/her English class.

o Looking Ahead: Semester 2 US Government Ohio’s State End of Course Test-

April 17th Math II Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 20th and 21st AP Exams- May 4th-15th, only applicable if enrolled in an AP course,

AP exams are administered at specific dates/times based on course 12th Grade

o Timely Information: None at this time.

o Looking Ahead: Semester 2 US Government Ohio’s State End of Course Test-

April 17th Math II Ohio’s State End of Course Test- April 20th and 21st

AP Exams- May 4th-15th, only applicable if enrolled in an AP course, AP exams are administered at specific dates/times based on course