Good Afternoon Knight Families:
We are in the final stretch of our first semester with only a few days left until our final exams. Semester exams are an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the semester. Teachers utilize this information to evaluate their course and plan for future semesters. We have decided to make our final exams optional this semester. This decision was made for several reasons, but one of the most important was to ease the stress on all of our students during these challenging COVID times. Here are the highlights of our plan:
FINAL EXAMS
- Final Exams will be optional.
- Students may choose to take final exams if they are trying to improve their grade.
- A student's semester grade cannot be negatively impacted by choosing to take a final exam.
- Students are encouraged to talk with teachers about how the exam can affect your grade.
- Dual credit classes have their own guidelines that still apply.
- Attendance is mandatory for all students on final exam days except seniors that earned the SAT award.
- Teachers may still give assessments during the two exam days. These will count towards student second quarter grades. Students should work with their teachers to decide what is best for them.
- IF students take exams, grades will be 40% for the first quarter, 40% for the second quarter and 20% for the final exam. IF students do not take a final exam, grades will be 50% for first quarter and 50% for second quarter.
- Students must decide by the end of class on Wednesday, December 16th, if they are going to take the exam.
- Students will be allowed to leave after their 7th hour final on Friday. We will show a movie in the gyms at the end of the day for students that need to ride the shuttle/bus.
- More information may be found here: Final Exam Information - December 2020. Please call or email Mr. Seal or myself in the office if you have any questions or concerns about all of this.
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
The faculty and staff have a tradition of celebrating December by dressing up for the 12 Days of Christmas. All of our students are invited to join us this year! Remote learners, send us your selfies and we will post in our slide show!
- Monday, Dec. 7- MAD ABOUT PLAID: Wear your favorite flannel shirt, pants, suit, etc.
- Tuesday, Dec. 8 - FAUX FUR: Wear a flurry jacket, vest, hat, boots, ear muffs, etc.
- Wednesday, Dec. 9 - JINGLE BELLS wear something sparkly and bright. Light up your wardrobe with a hat, a headband, jewelry, garland glitter, etc.
- Thursday, Dec. 10, BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE, bundle up in your favorite winter scarf, hat or mittens!
- Friday, Dec. 11th we have UGLY SWEATER DAY.
DENTAL SERVICE
Freshmen Parents: Just a reminder that all students in the 9th grade are required by law to have a dental exam completed and proof of that exam must be on file in our school office before May 15, 2021. Exams must have been completed within the previous 18 months of the May 15th deadline.
The dental bus is coming to ALAH! If you would like to sign up for the Sarah Bush Dental Bus, please complete the paperwork before Christmas Break. They will be here in January! Paperwork is available in the high school office!
DECEMBER SPECIAL LUNCHES
Holiday Meal: On Thursday, Dec. 10th our kitchen crew will be preparing our Holiday Meal complete with pumpkin pie! Remember, all students eat free until the end of the school year!
Freshmen/Mentor Lunch: On Friday, Dec. 11th, freshmen will have lunch with their mentors and be talking about how to prepare for final exams. There will also be study tables and study help in the library on Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th after student dismissal at 1:17. Encourage your student to take advantage of these opportunities!
EARLY DISMISSAL
On Thursday Dec., 11th we will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. Teachers will not have office hours after school that day.
Coming soon … our virtual Christmas concert …watch for more information.
Enjoy your weekend.
Mrs. Seegmiller
#GoKnights