12.06.19 Dear AHS Families, Thanksgiving has come and gone! Can we all agree that sometimes too much time with family (and extended family, specifically) can create an added strain on our sanity and push our patience to the limits? No? Just me? Strange. :) The other day I had a conversation with a student and started by asking about how their Thanksgiving Holiday went. I could tell quickly in the course of our conversation that the time at home was not exactly a positive experience. As I mentioned above, I thought it may have been just too much time with family. However, speaking further, it became increasingly apparent that there was more to it than that. And for me, it was a good reminder that the holidays can be downright difficult for some of us, resurrecting memories of loss, hurt, and sorrow. In the spirit of this holiday season, may we all be lovingly mindful of how others may be processing this time of year. And, when possible, it is my hope that we can all take advantage of the subtle opportunities we have in life to offer peace, love, and joy to those around us this season. Have a GREAT weekend!! Rob P.S. Next week, for the 20th year, Anderson students will be collecting and wrapping gifts for children impacted by AIDS in the Cincinnati area. Click HERE to learn more about this great initiative! 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!

Click HERE for upcoming College Representatives visiting AHS! 12/6 - DEADLINE for Cap & Gown orders! Contact Graduate Services at 513-272-5890 12/12 - US Government End-of-Course Exam - Students currently enrolled in US

Government will take Ohio’s End-of-Course Exam (graduation test) on this date. Questions? Contact Kyle Fender (kylefender@foresthills.edu).

12/16 - Final Exam, Period 1 (full school day; click HERE for Exam Schedule) o FHSD Board of Education Meeting, 7 pm at Nagle MS

12/17 - Final Exam, Periods 2 & 3 (students released at 11:00; click HERE for Schedule) 12/18 - Final Exam, Periods 4/5/6 & 6/7/8 (students released at 11:00; click HERE for

Schedule) 12/19 - Final Exam, Periods 9 & 10 (students released at 11:00; click HERE for Schedule)

o End of Quarter 2/Semester 1 12/20 - 1/5 - Winter Break, No School!

MOMENTS OF THE WEEK:

This week was “Hope Week” at both Anderson and Turpin HS where our Hope Squad kids

provided a number of different activities and information designed to support our students’ mental wellness.

On Tuesday evening, our AHS Singers and Chamber Choir performed alongside professional

vocalist Marco Panuccio and sang BEAUTIFULLY!!

GREAT picture of AHS Key Club students shopping for books for our “Adopt-A-Class” 2nd

graders!!

CONGRATULATIONS to the band “Whit” (Colin Holderby & Nick Lupariello) on winning this

year’s Anderson Achievers’ Battle of the Bands competition Thursday night!!

AHS had some special lunchtime visitors earlier this week during “Hope Week” from

Therapy Dogs. Here is “Cookie Monster” - an AWESOME pup!! :) SENIORS: Please contact Graduate Services to place your Cap & Gown order ASAP! The deadline is Dec 6th. After Dec 6th, 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. FROM THE DISTRICT: This week marked “Hope Week” for Hope Squad students at Nagel, Anderson and Turpin! The week included messages of hope, positive affirmations, wellness activities, special challenges and more. Hope Squad is a school-based peer-to-peer, suicide prevention program for students. For more information on Hope Squad, click here. ACADEMIC POLICY UPDATE: FHSD high schools have a "safety net" policy that automatically raises very low 1st or 3rd quarter final grades to a 55%. The purpose is to give those students the opportunity to work hard and improve in the 2nd or 4th quarter so that they still have a good chance to pass the class, earning semester credit. The 55% "safety net" is only for 1st and 3rd quarter; 2nd and 4th quarter grades will not be altered from what has been earned by the student. This information was shared in August/September parent updates, but we felt it timely to include now as we draw nearer to the end of the 2nd quarter. 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 Beyond Links referenced in the video can be found here: ODE Handout- Classes of 2023 and Beyond ODE Handout- Classes of 2021 and 2022 ODE Information- Requirements for the Class of 2020 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 Click HERE for AP Exam Schedule (May 4th - 15th on select dates) 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-CW7JF o Math course code: F98F-H6K9-SVT7M o Reading course code: VQ6J-M3TM-H9F3N o English course code: K8H8-4VD3-P948C

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

weeks. PSAT results- TBD

o 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: PSAT results- TBD o Looking Ahead:

Semester 1 US Government Ohio’s State End of Course Test- December 12th

State-Funded ACT for Juniors- February 25th 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 1 US Government Ohio’s State End of Course Test- December 12th

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