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Arlington High School

Home of the Admirals

August 26, 2021

A Message From the

Executive Principal

IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS

School Year Calendar

September 1 - Freshman Night

September 2,3 - Supt. Conf. Days

September 6 - Labor Day, closed

September 7 - Rosh Hashanah, closed

September 8 - First Day of Classes

September 10 - September 11

Commemoration

September 14,15 - School Photo Days

September 16 - Yom Kippur, closed

September 21 - Senior Night

September 23 - Junior Night

September 30 - Sophomore Night

October 7 - AHS Open House (Virtual)

October 8 - Mid-Marking Period 1

October 11 - Columbus/Indigenous

Peoples Day, School Closed

October 15 - Mid-Marking Period 1

Progress Reports Published

November 2 - Supt. Conf. Day Students do NOT attend

November 11 - Veterans Day - School

Closed

November 12 - End of First Marking

Period

November 19 - First Marking Period

Grades Published

November 24-26 - Thanksgiving

Recess- School Closed

December 24-31¨C Winter Recess School Closed

January 17 - MLK Day - School

Closed

January 25-28 - Regents Exams AHS students attend for exams only

Dear Arlington Families,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the

2021-2022 school year. While we still find ourselves

grappling with the complexities of the Covid-19 pandemic,

we are hopeful that this school year will be reflective of

years past, prior to the pandemic. Although there are still

restrictions in place that prohibit a complete return to

normalcy, it is our goal to make this school year engaging,

relevant, and meaningful for our students.

An essential area of our focus this year will be on

supporting each of our students academically, socially, and

emotionally. Our faculty and staff are excited to welcome

our amazing students back in September, and we are

going to do everything we can to ease their transition back

to a regular school environment.

For the 2021-2022 school year, we are returning to our

normal 8 period bell schedule that begins at 7:30 am and

ends at 2:15 pm. We know that our students enjoyed the

scheduled breaks last year, but we are unable to continue

to accommodate that schedule this year.

Finally, we have some introductions to make. Ms. Deborah

Bryant is now the House Principal for the Class of 2024,

and her Assistant Principal is Ms. Jessie Laguerre. Also,

Dr. Anna Tihin has returned to AHS as the Interim House

Principal for the Class of 2023. Finally, Ms. Melissa

Rosselli is now the Assistant Principal for the Class of

2025. The four of them bring a wealth of experience and

energy to Arlington High School, and I know that you will

enjoy working with them as they support our students.

Sincerely,

John Orcutt

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Important School Information: Parents/Guardians please be aware that all students are

responsible for knowing the contents of the AHS Student Handbook (Forthcoming) and the

District Code of Conduct

Important Student Information & Resources

Below please find essential information to return/review for the new 2021-22 school year:

Must be signed/filled in:

¡ñ

Free or Reduced Lunch Application - English Version (to be returned to your period 1 teacher or

your guidance counselor on the first day of school)

¡ñ

Solicitud de Almuerzo Gratis o Reducido - Versi¨®n en Espa?ol (para ser devuelto a su maestro

del per¨ªodo 1 o su consejero escolar el primer d¨ªa de clases)

¡ñ

¡ñ

Permission to Publish Letter

Permission to Publish Revocation Form (If you DO NOT want your child¡¯s image/photo and work to appear

in any District/school public information and communications.)

Informational

¡ñ

Math Class Supply Letter regarding calculator requirements (Forthcoming)

¡ñ

Student Technology Policies and Agreements

¡ñ

Parent/Guardian Notification Regarding Computer Usage

Medical

¡ñ

Medical Requirements & Forms

¡ñ

Medications-in-School Letter

¡ñ

Meningococcal Vaccine 7th and 12th Grade Requirement

¡ñ

Emergency Health Information - It is vital that this be returned either by mail or to

your period 1 teacher on the first day of school. This form contains essential health

information and provides us with contact information in case of emergency.

Marking Period Designations and Reporting

Progress Report Progress Report

End Date

Publish Date

Marking Period 1

(September 8 - November 12)

Marking Period 2

(November 15 - January 24)

Marking Period 3

(January 31 - April 1)

Marking Period 4

(April 4 - June 24)

Marking Period

End Date

Report Card

Publish Date

Friday,

October 8

Friday,

October 15

Friday,

November 12

Friday,

November 19

Friday,

December 17

Thursday,

December 23

Monday,

January 24

Saturday,

January 29

Friday,

February 25

Friday,

March 4

Friday,

April 1

Friday,

April 8

Friday,

May 13

Friday,

May 20

Friday,

June 24

Saturday,

June 25

Our mission is to empower all students to be self-directed, life-long learners, who willingly contribute to their community,

and lead passionate, purposeful lives.

Please help us remain a latex-free school!

Bell Schedules

REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE

WARNING BELL 7:25

PERIOD 1

7:30 - 8:16

PERIOD 2

8:20 - 9:06

PERIOD 3

9:10 - 10:01

PERIOD 4

10:06 - 10:52

PERIOD 5

10:57 - 11:43

PERIOD 6

11:48 - 12:34

PERIOD 7

12:39 - 1:25

PERIOD 8

1:29 - 2:15

TWO HOUR DELAY

WARNING BELL 9:25

PERIOD 1

9:30 - 10:01

PERIOD 2

10:05 - 10:36

PERIOD 3

10:40 - 11:16

PERIOD 4

11:21 - 11:52

PERIOD 5

11:57 - 12:28

PERIOD 6

12:33 - 1:04

PERIOD 7

1:09 - 1:40

PERIOD 8

1:44 - 2:15

Parent and Student Portal Information

Progress Reports and Report Cards are not mailed home, so the SchoolTool Portal is the only way to

view this important information! The Portal also provides parents and students with secure online access

to see a student¡¯s Emergency Contacts, Locker Information, Daily Attendance, Course Schedules

and Assessments and Assignments.

It is our hope that the SchoolTool Portal will greatly improve the partnership between schools, parents, and

students. For more information, please visit the following link: Parent Portal

If you have any questions or have any problems accessing the Parent Portal, please email our Parent

Portal Help Desk at parentportal@.

Lockers

All students are assigned lockers. Locker numbers and combinations can be access through the parent

and student portal. The combination to the locker can be found by hovering over the¡±lock¡± symbol or

through the printing option for student schedules.

Walk Your Schedule Night

All Arlington High School students are invited to participate in the Walk Your Schedule Night.

This will take place on September 2 from 5-7pm. This night is aimed at assisting students with becoming

familiar with the building, as well as their new schedules prior to the first day of school. This is also a

great opportunity for students to re-acclimate themselves with the school building.

The following groups will have tables set up to provide students with information and assist them with any

questions they may have:

Athletic Council - Get information on sports teams and game schedules!

Student Government- Get information regarding student events and services!

The PTSA will have a table set up for you to join their organization and purchase spirit wear for the

upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you and our students.

We are also offering two additional days for you to come walk your schedule with support from Link Crew

Leaders. These days are as follows: August 31 and September 1, 1-5 pm.

Guidance Dept. Information Night Series (Virtual)

Meeting links will be forthcoming.

FRESHMAN NIGHT - Wednesday, September 1, 7:00 pm

An evening program designed to provide 9th grade PARENTS with an overview Arlington High School and what to expect

during your child¡¯s high school years. Students are also welcome.

SENIOR NIGHT - Tuesday, September 21, 6:30 pm

An evening program designed to provide 12th grade STUDENTS and their PARENTS with an overview of the college application

process. Topics will include recommendations, common applications, applying online, completing college applications, and much

more

JUNIOR NIGHT -Thursday, September 23, 6:30 pm

An evening program designed to provide 11th grade STUDENTS and PARENTS with an introduction to the exciting and trying

world of college selection. Counselors will give you an overview on how to read and understand your child¡¯s PSAT scores. They

will also cover general information you and your student will need for SAT/ACT registration, college visits, etc.

SOPHOMORE NIGHT - Thursday, September 30, 6:30 pm

An opportunity to meet the Sophomore team, an overview of AHS and helping your sophomore look ahead to their

future. Students are also welcome.

AHS Guidance Department: College & Career Planning

The world is changing so much each day, and it seems almost impossible to keep up! New fields are

emerging and some will require skills and knowledge that are currently not clearly defined. Please view the

College Application Process to learn more about post-secondary college education. For information

regarding standardized testing prep and course selections, please visit the AHS Guidance Web Page. You

can also take Virtual College Tours. The National Center for Education Statistics provides great resources

for finding the right college program. You can learn more about this at College Navigator.

For Career Planning, the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes a large amount

of information on employment and wages by occupation. This includes career information, employment

levels and projections, and various types of earnings data. Learn more here.

Any questions, please contact your guidance counselor.

(9th Grade Orientation Program)

We are excited to welcome our incoming 9th grade students to Arlington High School on Monday, August

30, Tuesday, August 31, and Wednesday, September 1 to our Summer Bridge program! The activity-filled

sessions during Summer Bridge are intended to build relationships among freshmen, acclimate them to

the building, and introduce them to some of the staff and upperclass students. The program consists of

an innovative, energizing interdisciplinary curriculum that gives new students the opportunity to see and

understand the wide range of learning experiences they can expect at Arlington High School (AHS).

Students have the benefit of spending time with their new peers in small group settings, familiarizing

themselves with the AHS campus and its academic and social culture.

For information on the daily activities planned for Summer Bridge 2021, please click: Summer Bridge.

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Important Attendance Information

All schools in the ACSD will collect and report daily teacher/student engagement or attendance regardless

of the instructional setting. This will occur whether school opens in September in-person, hybrid, or remote.

Attendance policies and procedures will be communicated with families and students prior to the start of

the school year or if the instructional model changes during the year. Teachers will record daily attendance

in our student management system based on the required daily scheduled student contact and

engagement. Contact with the families will be made to determine reasons for absence and needs or

barriers the student may have to participate in daily lessons.

If your student is unable to access learning in a virtual or hybrid schedule due to sickness or other reason,

use the below email to communicate to the attendance office. In your email, please add the following:

(1) the student¡¯s full name

(2) days and dates absent from school

(3) the reason for absence or tardiness

NOTE: Please use this email when you are sending in a note for your child. The email address is as

follows: ahsattendance@

Important Dates

August 25 - Arlington High School student schedules will be visible in the parent portal on August 25,

2021. If you do not have access to the parent portal, you can register by clicking here. Questions related

to schedules should be directed to your assigned school counselor. Please know that only academically

necessary requests for any schedule changes will be considered.

August 30 to September 1 - AHS Summer Bridge Program (9th grade orientation) at Arlington High

School. Please, refer to previous correspondence from Mr. Zucchero by clicking this link regarding the

AHS Summer Bridge Program.

September 1 - Ninth grade parent night @ 7pm in the Auditorium. This will be an evening for parents to

meet the House of 2025 team and review FAQs about the high school. There will also be time for questions

and answers at the end of the presentation.

September 2 - ¡°Walk your schedule night¡± from 5-7pm. All AHS students are invited to come to the high

school the evening of September 2 and walk their schedules. The PTSA will also have a membership table

available for parents, and they are planning on selling spirit wear as well.

September 8 - First day of school.

October 7 - Open House. These will be virtual presentations. Teachers will upload videos to their google

classrooms that explain their courses. Parents are encouraged to contact their child¡¯s teacher directly with

any course specific questions.

Our mission is to empower all students to be self-directed, life-long learners, who willingly contribute to their community,

and lead passionate, purposeful lives.

Please help us remain a latex-free school!

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