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I.B. World School Algonac Jr/Sr High School Muskrats LETTER OF WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL 5200 Taft Road Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4911 August/September 2017 Upcoming Events August 28 10 th -12 th gr Orientation 8am-noon August 29 7 th 9 th gr Orientation 8am-noon September 4 Labor Day-No School September 5 First Day of School September 19 Parent Advisory, 9am September 15 Hall of Fame September 18 Vision Screening-7 th gr September 18 Vision Screening-9 th gr September 30 1/2 Day-Inservice October 3 Junior vs Senior Girls Powder Puff 6:30 PM October 6 Homecoming October 17 Parent Advisory, 9am October 20 Academic Achievement Awards October 31 1/2 Day-Inservice November 2 Picture Retakes November 21 Parent Advisory, 9am November 16 1/2 Day-Parent Teacher Evening Conferences November 17 1/2 Day of School November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break December 19 Parent Advisory, 9am December 25-January 5 Christmas Break Some items of interest in this issue: Family Access to Skyward . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Food Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Free SAT Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Parent Advisory Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . page 11 Parents, Students and Community Members, Welcome back to a new year Muskrats! We look forward to a very suc- cessful 17-18 school year. Each new year is a new beginning. Those who struggled in previous years have a chance to start over and meet their goals, and those who have been successful must continue to work hard and strive to keep up their excellence. All of you can be successful. There is no se- cret to success. To keep it simple, do the following: Have good attendance Come to school prepared Do all of your work and turn it in Have a good attitude Don’t get involved in drama If you need help, ask! Ultimately you have all the power over your own success. It is up to you to make your year an amazing one! The 17-18 student orientations will be the following days: 10 th -12 th Grade Monday- Aug. 28- 8am-12pm 7 th -9 th Grade Tuesday- Aug. 29- 8am-12pm At the orientations, students will receive their schedules, pick their locker partners (Grades 7-10), take school pictures, tour the building, and have the opportunity to get information on athletic teams and extracurricular clubs. We look forward to seeing everyone at the orientations. Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about the new school year. Have a great end of the summer! Sincerely, Ryan Melrose, Principal

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LETTER OF WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL

5200 Taft Road Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4911 August/September 2017

Upcoming Events

August 28 10th-12th gr Orientation

8am-noon

August 29 7th–9th gr Orientation

8am-noon

September 4 Labor Day-No School

September 5 First Day of School

September 19 Parent Advisory, 9am

September 15 Hall of Fame

September 18 Vision Screening-7th gr

September 18 Vision Screening-9th gr

September 30 1/2 Day-Inservice

October 3 Junior vs Senior Girls

Powder Puff 6:30 PM

October 6 Homecoming

October 17 Parent Advisory, 9am

October 20 Academic Achievement

Awards

October 31 1/2 Day-Inservice

November 2 Picture Retakes

November 21 Parent Advisory, 9am

November 16 1/2 Day-Parent Teacher

Evening Conferences

November 17 1/2 Day of School

November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break

December 19 Parent Advisory, 9am

December 25-January 5

Christmas Break

Some items of interest in this issue:

Family Access to Skyward . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

Food Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

Free SAT Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

Parent Advisory Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . page 11

Parents, Students and Community Members,

Welcome back to a new year Muskrats! We look forward to a very suc-

cessful 17-18 school year. Each new year is a new beginning. Those who

struggled in previous years have a chance to start over and meet their goals,

and those who have been successful must continue to work hard and strive

to keep up their excellence. All of you can be successful. There is no se-

cret to success. To keep it simple, do the following:

Have good attendance

Come to school prepared

Do all of your work and turn it in

Have a good attitude

Don’t get involved in drama

If you need help, ask!

Ultimately you have all the power over your own success. It is up to you to

make your year an amazing one!

The 17-18 student orientations will be the following days:

10th-12th Grade Monday- Aug. 28- 8am-12pm

7th-9th Grade Tuesday- Aug. 29- 8am-12pm

At the orientations, students will receive their schedules, pick their locker

partners (Grades 7-10), take school pictures, tour the building, and have the

opportunity to get information on athletic teams and extracurricular clubs.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the orientations. Do not hesitate

to call if you have any questions about the new school year. Have a great

end of the summer!

Sincerely,

Ryan Melrose,

Principal

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Yearbook Information: 2017-18 yearbooks are on sale! The High School yearbooks are $70 each and the

Junior High School yearbooks are $30. Visit http://www.jostens.com to place your order today .

BAND CAMP 2017

The Algonac High School Marching Band attended band camp at Bluewater Campgrounds in Lexington, MI from July

29th – August 2nd. The camp offers dormitory sleeping quarters, an air conditioned chapel for indoor rehearsals, a marching field for outdoor use, a fire pit, and several athletic courts. This is the fourth year that the band has used this

facility. The camp concluded on Wednesday, August 2nd with a parent performance of the band’s 2017 halftime show, ―Queen.‖ The band marched half of their drill and performed all of their music. The show was well attended by parents,

friends, and family.

The week was filled with lots of hard work, fun games, and many wonderful experiences. The highlight of this year's camp was the introduction of the Senior Stump. The Seniors were given the opportunity to sit on the stump on the last

night of camp and give a speech about their time in band. Once the stump is painted and finished, the Senior class will

sign the stump to commemorate their time in band.

The 2017 halftime show features hits from Queen including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Another One Bites the Dust, Don't Stop Me Now, and Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Crazy Little Thing Called Love features a dance sec-

tion, percussion feature, and a small ensemble made up of Seniors Matthew Privaloff (trumpet) and Ashley Schweiger (trombone), Juniors Maxwell Hendricks (trumpet) and Grace Blair (trumpet), Sophomores Eddie Boughner (baritone),

August Scott (tuba), and CJ Amiels (trombone), and Freshman Aaron Maxwell (baritone). The band is led by Senior

Drum Majors Samantha Tirakian and Noah Todino.

We hope to see everyone in the stands this fall to support and cheer on your 2017 Algonac High School Marching Band!

Check out our website: www.algonacbands.wix.com/algonacbands

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CODE OF CONDUCT: DISCIPLINE POINT SYSTEM

Algonac Jr/Sr High School implements a discipline point system. The purpose of the discipline point system is to:

1. Improve the educational environment for students, teachers, parents and staff.

2. Inform students and parents of rules and policies.

3. Record discipline violations in a systematic way.

4. Predetermine disposition for violations, when possible.

We feel the code of conduct procedures provide consistency and structure for your student at AHS. Please go to the

Algonac Jr/Sr High School website and review the handbook with

your child. If you have any questions, please contact me at

[email protected]

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AHS is on Twitter

Follow AHS on Twitter!

@AHSMuskrats

Vision Screening

Parents: St. Clair County Health

Department is scheduled on

September 18, 2017 to conduct Vision Screenings at Algonac Jr/Sr High School.

Who Will Be Screened: Students in grades 7 and 9, Special Education, and those requested by parents or teachers.

Who Will Do the Screening: The screening will be done by St. Clair County Health Department Vision Technicians trained by the Michigan

Department of Community Health.

How is the screening done: The screening is done according to the guidelines specified by the Michigan Department of Community Health.

Screening: The students are screened for visual acuity, muscle control and far sightedness. Any child who cannot pass this first screening is put

on a rescreen list.

Other Things You Might Like to Know: Students who already wear glasses will be screened with their glasses on to determine if their pre-

scription is still current.

If your child is in a grade that is not scheduled for screening, and you would like him/her screened, just let the office know before screening day.

Children rarely complain about their vision, and you may not suspect they are having a problem, but poor vision can affect academic perform-

ance, social skills and self esteem.

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News Around School

Rigorous Schedule Important for

Seniors

Colleges are evaluating a student’s course rigor

based on classes taken and grades earned in 9th through

11th grade. However, that does not mean that the senior

year is not important — it is! Colleges and universities

will ask the student to list the courses they will be taking

during their senior year. A student may not be admitted if

they are not taking a challenging senior year.

A general rule of thumb is that colleges want to

see four years of the four core classes — English, math,

science and social studies. Many also want to see two

years of the same foreign language.

Senior Pictures needed by November

Seniors, plan on having your senior pictures taken prior to the beginning of November 2017. Prestige is the

official senior photographer. Call Prestige at 586-532-9300 to set up an appointment.

If you are submitting a picture for the yearbook from a studio other than Prestige, please contact the yearbook staff for

the specifications.

Picture ID’s Required for all Students Picture ID’s are required for every

student. School pictures will be taken

on Monday, August 28 for grades 10-

12 and Tuesday, August 29 for grades

7-9. Pictures also can be purchased

for your personal use.

If you are a senior, this is still re-

quired; your senior pictures will not

be the picture used for your ID card.

Picture retake day is November

Student Emergency Cards

Emergency cards will be distributed during orientation.

Students who do not attend orientation should come to the

office for a form. PARENTS: Please complete the form and

have your student return it to their first hour teacher no later

than Friday, September 8.

This information is critical in the event of an emer-

gency. The earlier we have the information for your student,

the better prepared we can be in case of an emergency, in at-

tempting to reach someone at home.

Thank you in advance for your help in insuring that we

have emergency information available for each student at AHS!

Family Access

to Skyward

Skyward is the Student Information System

(SIS) for Algonac Community Schools, which allows us

to maintain/edit students within the school.

Progress Reports will be available on Skyward’s

Family Access. Please contact the school office if you

wish to receive a printed copy. Report Cards will con-

tinue to be mailed quarterly.

In order to obtain access to Skyward, you will

need to complete a form at the school. The secretary

will give you access and issue your ID and password.

Forms will be available at the orientation to be held on

August 28 (grades 10-12) and August 29 (grades 7-8).

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COUNSELING CENTER NEWS SCHEDULE CHANGES for the 2017-18 School Year

Mrs. Blair will be available for schedule changes during orientation, August 28 and August 29 from 8am until noon.

Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Make sure if you have a schedule concern you see her then because schedules will not be changed after school starts.

Personal Curriculum Generally, to earn a high school diploma, a student must satisfy the requirements of Michigan's Merit Curriculum. However, the

District may modify those requirements, by developing a personal curriculum for a student. All students are entitled to a personal

curriculum. A parent or guardian of a student who has completed 9th grade (or the student if at least 18 years old or emanci-

pated), or a student's teacher or counselor, may request a personal curriculum by contacting Karen Blair, (810) 794-4911 ext.

1282.

A group that includes the student; the student's parent or guardian; and a teacher, guidance counselor, or person acting in a coun-

seling role, will consider the request. If the personal curriculum request is made by a student who is at least 18 or who is eman-

cipated, or by a parent or guardian, the group will grant the request and will develop a personal curriculum for the student. For

all other requests, the group will develop a personal curriculum if the group determines one is appropriate.

For most students, the group that develops the personal curriculum may make only certain modifications to the Merit Curriculum.

For students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and for certain students transferring to the

District from a nonpublic school or from out of state, the group may make additional modifications.

For all students, a personal curriculum must incorporate as much of the Michigan Merit Curriculum content expectations as is

practicable for the student;

must include measurable goals for the student to achieve while in high school,

must include a method to evaluate whether the student met those goals, and

must align with the student's educational development plan.

Before a personal curriculum becomes effective, the principal and the student’s parent or guardian (or the student if at least 18 or

emancipated) must agree to its terms. Once effective, the student’s parent or guardian (or the student if at least 18 or emanci-

pated) must communicate with each of the student’s teachers to monitor the student’s progress on the personal curriculum goals.

A student who successfully satisfies his or her personal curriculum may earn a high school diploma even if the student does not

otherwise satisfy all of the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements. For more information on personal curricula, including

what may and may not be modified, please visit the Michigan Department of Education’s Personal Curriculum page at:

http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_30334_49879---,00.html

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Algonac Food Service—Provided by Chartwells

Food Service will once again be provided by Chartwells, under the direction of Mr. Steve Bellante.

Breakfast and lunch will be served on the first day of school (September 6th). The prices will be as followed,

Breakfast - $1.50 for paid and $.30 for reduced at ALL schools and

Lunch - $2.50 for paid at the Elementary, $2.75 for paid at the

Jr/ Sr High School, and $.40 for reduced at ALL schools. Stu-

dents may pay in advance for breakfast ($7.50 per week for

paid & $1.50 per week for reduced) Lunch ($13.75 per week

for paid and $2.00 per week for reduced) by making weekly

deposits into their students accounts. We recommend this

procedure as it speeds up the serving area which allows us to

give better customer service.

Methods of payment: E~Funds (online), pay by cash,

or by checks payable to Algonac Food Service. Please note

there will be a $25 service fee for any returned checks.

E~Funds is a debit card system, not a credit card system.

Money must be deposited in the account prior to making any

purchases. Our Skyward system has the capability of monitor-

ing what your student(s) had for lunch and dollar amount lim-

its. Parents can go to Family Access at the school website to

check on student lunch accounts.

Free and Reduced applications for 2017-18 will be

emailed to each household. Please complete only one application

per family (listing each member of the family) and return it to the school office as soon as possible, or by Sep-

tember 18 at the latest. If you do not have email access, you may pick up an application in the office. Please

complete a form, even if you think you may not be eligible. Students who qualified for the 2016-17 school

lunch programs are still eligible until October 16, 2017. If a new application for the 2017-18 school year is

not filled out before October 16, the application from the prior year will expire and your student(s) will be-

come full pay.

If you have any questions regarding the Family Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals, please

contact Mr. Steve Bellante, Food Services Director, at (810) 794-8875 or Central Office, at (810) 794-9364,

Ext. 1004.

Student Breakfast $1.50

Elementary Student Lunch $2.50

Middle/HS Student Lunch $2.75

Adult/Staff Breakfast $2.00

Adult/Staff Lunch $3.75

Reduced Breakfast $ .30

Reduced Lunch $ .40

Ala carte milk $ ..60

FREE SAT prep: Kahn Academy

Parents and students, Kahn Academy is an excellent free resource to provide help in math, science and other subjects. It also provides free support for PSAT and SAT testing that is required for all high school students. All you need to do is go to the website below and have your student create an account. After an account is created and PSAT testing is complete, students will receive an individualized prescriptive plan to help them prepare for the SAT. It also provides free practice SAT tests. Don't miss out on this excellent resource. Call the office if you have any questions.

https://www.khanacademy.org/

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Algonac Jr/Sr High School

Mission Statement

It is the mission of Algonac Jr/Sr High School to provide

a supportive, rigorous, and internationally minded

learning experience for students of all abilities.

Upon graduation, Algonac Jr/Sr High School students will pos-

sess the ability to:

Succeed in a post-secondary educational setting

Compete, thrive, and philanthropically contribute

within the emerging global society

Exhibit exemplary moral behaviors

International

Baccalaureate

Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to

develop inquiring, knowledgeable and car-

ing young people who help to create a bet-

ter and more peaceful world through in-

tercultural understanding and respect.

To this end, the organization works

with schools, governments and interna-

tional organizations to develop challenging

programmes of international education and

rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students

across the world to become active, com-

passionate and lifelong learners who un-

derstand that other people, with their dif-

ferences, can also be right.

Tips for Success

Before buying back-to-school clothing, check the school’s dress code (on page 10) to en-

sure your child will be compliant.

If your child participates in sports, make sure he/she has a physical exam, and that the

proper form is on file at the school. Most fall sport practices have begun already.

After the ―lazy days‖ of summer, it’s important to re-establish a more structured routine

about a week or so before school resumes.

The beginning of each school year offers students an opportunity for a fresh start. Sit down with your student and

set goals. Discuss the pros and cons of the previous year, and how some things can be changed for the better.

Class supply lists are posted by each teacher online on the Algonac Jr/Sr High School web page under staff web-

sites (www.algonac.k12.mi.us)

Once the school year has begun, the following tips can help your student stay on the right track:

Contact the school in writing if your child has special needs or circumstances that teachers should be aware of,

such as a need to take medication while at school. The office has forms that will need to be completed

(prescription medication requires the doctor to complete a portion of one form).

Finally, be sure to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal Program Application that will be sent directly to homes in the

near future. This information is strictly confidential, and no one in the lunch line can tell if your child is receiving

the benefit.

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-High School Football begins August 7, 2017.

-High School Volleyball, Soccer, and Cross Country begins August 9, 2017.

-Middle School Football begins August 21, 2017.

-7th and 8th Grade girls basketball tryouts are Aug. 17 & 18 from 11:30-1:30.

If you are interested in playing a sport, and have not made contact with a coach, please call Mr. Landrum at 810-794-4911 extension 1260.

-The 2017 Homecoming game is October 6 vs Armada.

-The Hall of Fame Game is September 15th vs Richmond.

-Senior Night for Band and Football is October 20.

-If you are playing a Fall sport, please remember that you must have a physical turned in to the school before practice or tryouts begin. Blank physical forms can be picked up in the office, or by going on the athletics page and clicking on forms on the right hand side.

Algonac Community Schools offers a full and varied athletic program, which is open to all students. The success of the athletic program depends upon the cooperation and understanding of all involved. With the exception of local rules as defined in the Algonac Community Schools Athletic Handbook, athletics are governed by the policies of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Algonac High School participates in 16 inter-

scholastic sports. All participants are required to obtain a copy of the Athletic Handbook at the office of the Athletic Coordinator before involving themselves in the athletic program.

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News from the Athletic Department

Hall of Fame: Algonac Community Schools Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2017 Inductees:

Joseph McKoan III, Class of 1953

1962 Varsity Boys Basketball Team

Timothy Davis, Class of 1987

Christopher Meldrum, Class of 1990

Rick Hornbaker, Class of 1998

The Induction is scheduled for Friday, September 15, 2017

4:45 Reception and Hors’d’oevures

5:45 Presentation/Induction

7:00 Football Game (presentation of honorees during halftime)

Cost: $6 per person includes admission to the game. To RSVP, contact Crystal Harris, 810-794-9364 (ext 1003) or Jana Woods

(ext 1007)) by September 9.

AFTER SCHOOL ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Students must maintain passing grades in all of their classes during the current semester. This will be determined by bi-weekly eli-

gibility. If not passing, the student has one week to bring his/her grades up to the required standards. Complete information is avail-

able in the office of the Athletic Director. Students who violate the attendance contact will no longer be able to participate in after

school activities or functions such as sports and dances during that semester. Athletes who are written up for discipline will face

the following consequences: 1st Incident: Warning, 2nd Incident: Missed practice, 3rd Incident: Missed game. Subsequent incidents

during that semester will involve missing practice and then games.

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

PBIS is the Positive Behavior Intervention System. It is used to promote and reward positive behav-iors throughout the school. Below is the matrix of our expected behaviors of the students in the dif-ferent areas in the building.

The focus for our first month will be Hallway behavior. Staff will be given tickets they can give to any student. A drawing will be held each Friday for passes to the front of the lunch line, parking up front for upper classmen, and the couch seats for the football game. The big prizes at the end of the month will be homecoming tickets for high school students and MJR gift card for 7th and 8th grade.

Muskrat of the Day. Teachers submit names of students they feel should be recognized in the an-nouncements. At the end of the week, one name will be randomly picked to be Muskrat of the Week. The student will be rewarded with a T-shirt.

HALLWAY CAFETERIA

BEFORE/ AFTER

SCHOOL

CLASSROOM PARKING

LOT

SCHOOL

EVENTS

RESPONSIBLE

Go directly to class Display a hall pass Display appropriate

dress code

Throw away trash Maintain appropriate

voice levels

Have all materials

upon arrival to and

departure from

school

Attend class daily Be on time Be prepared Utilize time appro-

priately

Display parking pass Respect property of

others

Practice sportsman-

ship Use appropriate

language Display appropriate

dress code

ACHIEVERS

Get to class in a

timely manner Use appropriate

language and volume Maintain/improve

facilities Lead by positive

example

Maintain/improve

school facilities Lead by positive

example

Maintain/improve

school facilities Return items to

appropriate location Lead by positive

example

Take accountability

for absences Be academically

honest Give full academic

effort Be supportive of

peers Maintain/improve

school facilities Lead by positive

example

Maintain/improve

school facilities Lead by positive

example

Be respectfully

competitive Display pride Remain supportive

of peers Maintain/improve

school facilities

TOLERANT

Be respectful of

other students, staff

and adults

Use positive lan-

guage and interac-

tions with peers and

staff

Use positive lan-

guage and interac-

tions with peers and

staff

Be open-minded to

others

ideas/opinions

Park in appropriate

lots and spaces Follow anthem

etiquette Display respect

toward officials,

adults and peers

SAFE

Maintain movement

to the right of the

hallway Use designated

entrances/exits

Ask permission

before leaving Wait your turn in

line

Utilize time appro-

priately Follow classroom

expectations Maintain appropriate

speeds Exercise patience

Exercise patience Exhibit self-control

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Attendance a Key to Academic Success

Research has indicated there is a direct correlation between

school success and attendance.

Parents are asked to inform the school by phoning the Attendance

Line (810-794-4911) Option 1, each day that his/her student is ab-

sent.

Students can lose academic credit for excessive absences.

Students receive an after-school detention for having four (4) tardies

to class and an out-of-school suspension for any tardy over four (4).

Algonac Jr/Sr High School Dress Code Students are required to dress in an appropriate manner as not to interfere with the health, welfare, or safety of either themselves or the

other students. Dress which disrupts the instructional and learning process will not be allowed. Algonac has an official dress code policy. Please

comply with the following:

Students must recognize that brief and revealing clothing are not appropriate apparel in school. The following guidelines on brief clothing are

examples and do not cover all situations.

Hats are acceptable in the hallways and the lunchroom. Teachers have discretion on whether the hats will be acceptable in the classroom.

Failure to follow a teacher’s rule will result in points for misconduct.

Any head-ware that obstructs the face, such as hoodies are forbidden.

No tank tops, halter tops or strapless garments.

Shorts/skirts must extend to mid-thigh.

Garments that are see-through, cut low, or expose one’s midriff are not acceptable.

Sleeveless garments must extend to the end of the shoulders and fit closely under the arms.

Undergarments must not be visible.

Students shall not wear pants that, when fastened, sag or fit below the waist. All pants must fit around the waist and be properly fastened.

Students shall not wear clothing items that contain messages that are vulgar, offensive, obscene, or libelous; that denigrate others on the

basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability; that promote alcohol or drug use or violence or

gangs; or that are otherwise contrary to the school’s educational mission.

All students are required to wear shoes.

No pajama or slipper wear.

No shorts or pants with rips or cutouts above the knee that display skin.

Students shall not wear any clothing that administration feels is inappropriate or distracting.

The following measures may be taken in regard to inappropriate clothing:

1. The student will be given the opportunity to correct the problem.

2. If no proper clothing is available, the student will call his/her parent and request that proper attire be brought to the student or that the

student be given permission to go home to obtain the proper clothing.

3. Students who choose not to comply, may be sent home as an out-of-school suspension

and discipline points will be earned. All missed class time will count as an unexcused ab-

sence. This includes repeat offenders.

No pajamas or slippers.

Attendance Line

Dial Algonac Jr/Sr High

School at (810) 794-4911, and

PRESS OPTION 1,

which is the Attendance Line.

Please leave the following infor-

mation when reporting your stu-

dent absent and be sure to speak

clearly:

1. Name of student

2. Reason student is absent

3. Parent/Guardian name

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School News E2020 Policy Change for this Fall

The Algonac Jr./Sr. High School administration and teachers have had growing concerns about our current

E2020 credit recovery. The amount of students using this as an avenue to earn their graduation requirements has

increased over time. We feel that this is not the direction we want the students to follow. Students receive a

much more enriching and thorough instruction in a classroom with a teacher.

Due to our concerns, we looked at what other schools do. We are currently the only area school that

does not charge for their credit recovery classes. The high school administration’s plan for next year is to begin

charging a fee for credit recovery courses. We feel that by putting a financial obligation on the students, they will

be less likely to intentionally fail a classroom seat class to take the online recovery. Students would be able to take

their first semester class in their high school career for free. Each additional class after their first during their en-

tire time at Algonac High School would be $80. If students complete the course in one semester, they would be

refunded $40. The policy above will begin this fall.

Parent Advisory Meetings

2017-2018

September 19, 2017

October 17, 2017

November 21, 2017

December 19, 2017

January 23, 2018

March 20, 2018

April 24, 2018

May 22, 2018

Meetings are held in

Mr. Melrose’s office

at 9:00 a.m.

Parent Advisory Meetings All parents are invited

and encouraged to attend

the monthly Parent Advi-

sory meetings which are

held in the Principal’s office. These meetings allow parents

to find out about the happenings at school and volunteer

to assist in various ways. The group meets with Mr. Mel-

rose, Algonac Jr/Sr High School principal.

All meeting dates for the upcoming 2017-18 school

year are listed in the box directly to the left of this article.

Hope to see many of you at our first meeting on Tuesday,

September 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

Any student interested in joining Student Council needs to pick up an application from Mrs. Landrum in room

151. Applications for the 2017-18 school year are due NO LATER than September 15.

Homecoming will take place on October 6th. The parade starts at 4:30 pm. and the game is at 7:00 p.m.

The Homecoming Dance will be on October 7th from 7:30 –10:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be available in the

cafeteria at lunch and at the door. Guest passes will be available in the Student Services Office and need to be sub-

mitted to Mr. Landrum NO LATER than Monday, October 2nd.

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Check out the AHS

Athletic Department Website:

www.algonac.k12.mi.us

Algonac Jr/Sr High School

Athletic Department

for schedules, directions to

games, stats and the athletic

handbook.

2017 Fall Sports Schedules are

available online at

www.highschoolsports.net

Just a reminder that we do not interrupt

classes to give students messages unless

it is an EMERGENCY. Please consider

this when phoning in to have a message

given to your student.

Thank you for your cooperation in this

matter.

Parking Permits

We will have parking permit applications available during orientation. Parking permits

are available to juniors and seniors only at this time. As the school year progresses,

they will become available to sophomores who are driving to school. Cost for the

parking permit is $20. Checks may be made payable to:

Algonac Jr/Sr High School