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Please take a moment to review the following
updates:
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Special
Facilities Announcement
2013 Graduation Information
College Counseling Update
Testing
& Assessment Update
Registration
and Re-enrollment for 13-14
Donate
Now for AHS Sports Swap
Nominate
an Outstanding Animas Teacher
Upcoming
Events & Exhibitions
Special
Facilities Announcement
Did
you hear the news? Animas High is moving in 2013-14! Stay tuned for more
information about our campus transition throughout the spring.
Animas High School Selects Twin Buttes for Their Long-Term Home
Pictures at Twin
Buttes with Durango Partners & AHS Announcement Celebration at the Rochester
Hotel
Durango Herald
Article reporting AHS’s Announcement
2013 Graduation Information
Planning and Logistics Information for the Class of 2013 concerning
Graduation on May 24th, 2013.
CLICK
HERE.
College
Counseling Update
100 percent of AHS
students who applied for college acceptance have finally received admission
notifications. Although Seniors are still waiting for news from some final
schools this week, below is a list of Colleges and Universities that have
offered admission to Animas High’s Class of 2013:
Ashworth College, Finlandia University, Marian
College, CU Boulder, Colorado College, Western Washington University, St.
Michael’s College, Cottery College, Beloit College, Cornell College, Franklin
College, Arizona State University, Baylor University, Montana State University,
Embry-Riddle University, Denver University, Northern Arizona University,
University of Oregon, University of Portland, Lewis and Clark College, Gonzaga
University, Ithaca College, Metropolitan State University of Denver,
Claremont-McKenna College, University of Montana, Humboldt State University, Colorado
State University, Fort Lewis College, San Juan College, Colorado School of
Mines, Whitman College, Augustana College, Mt. Holyoke College, Occidental
College, University of Puget Sound, UC-Santa Barbara, UC-Berkley, UC-San Diego,
Lehigh University, University of Richmond, Tulane University, Middlebury
College, Brown University, Gustavus College, Kenyon College, San Bernardino
Valley College, Amherst College, Skidmore College, UC-Colorado Springs, Sierra
Nevada College, Chapman University, Stanford University, American Musical and Dramatic Academy College
of the Performing Arts, Carnegie-Mellon University, Harvey Mudd College,
Emerson College
Stay tuned for more exciting, post-secondary news
from the Class of 2013. We are so proud of you all!
Juniors,
it’s your time to shine! Following a very successful LINK internship
experience, there exist two important opportunities for you to capitalize on
this week!
Junior
College Night
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd @ 6pm
Location: AHS Lodge
Join the AHS College Counseling team for an overview of the college
admission process and how to prepare for the ACT and SAT. We will also
have a panel of AHS seniors to answer questions about the process as well as
share their experiences as they navigated the world of college admissions.
Questions? Please contact Rachael Sands at internship@animashighschool.com.
FLC Concurrent Enrollment Application Workshop
Do you have questions about concurrent enrollment
at Fort Lewis College? Do you need help with the application? Then join Ian
Ringgenberg, Academic Success Advisor at Fort Lewis College, to learn more
about concurrent enrollment at FLC for next fall.
Date: Thursday, April 4th
Time: 12:30 pm- 1:10 pm
Location: AHS Lodge
Summer Vacation is rapidly approaching! Be sure to check out this
valuable resource for SUMMER
PROGRAMS that we’ll be updating throughout Semester 2.
Scholarships,
Grants and Financial Aid opportunities abound. Stay current and
informed on all funding possibilities by checking in frequently with our College
Counseling Department’s Scholarship Webpage.
Testing
& Assessment Update
The CoACT is only 3 weeks away!! All AHS
juniors will be taking the Colorado ACT on Tuesday, April 23rd. Students
who miss school on this day will be scheduled to take the make-up test on
Tuesday, May 7th. This ACT is mandatory for 11th graders across the state
and will be administered during the school day. Please note: While
these ACT scores can be submitted for college admission, this version of the
test will not include the Writing section. It's not too late for
students to prepare for this test. For tips, tricks, and practice tests,
visit Kristi Good in the college counseling office or email kristi.good@animashighschool.com
Donate Now for AHS Sports Swap
Donations are NOW
being accepted for the 3rd
Annual AHS Sports Sale that will take place on April 20th from 10:00
a.m.– 3:00 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club.
Drop off any type of
sports equipment at Animas High School 3206 North Main Avenue during Regular School Hours- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Registration
and Re-enrollment for 13-14
We’re
(almost) full! Registration packets for incoming freshman along
with re-enrollment registration forms for current AHS students were due back to
Animas High School by Monday, April 1st. Did you get your paperwork in? The
school continues to assign students to our Waiting List for the 9th
and 10th grades and will continue offering admission to those
students when/if enrollment spaces become available. As of 4/1, there remain 5
more openings in next year’s 11th grade class. Enrollment,
registration and Waiting List questions or concerns can be forwarded to the AHS
Registrar at enroll@animashighschool.com or
contact us via the school’s Main Office at 970-AHS-AHS4
Nominate
an Outstanding Animas Teacher
Animas High School’s teachers
are exceptional and the guidance, support and inspiration they provide our
students each day directly contributes to our school’s academic and cultural
excellence. Often, the Head of School is asked, “what can I do to appreciate my
students teachers?” Please consider taking time to nominate one of our all-star
faulty members for the 2013 Polis Foundation Teacher Recognition Awards:
Jared Polis Foundation: Teacher
Recognition Awards
The Jared Polis Foundation will award 10 Colorado
PreK-12 public school teachers with Teacher Recognition Awards, which include a
$1,000 discretionary award for the teacher and a $1,500 teacher-directed school
grant. Principals, school employees, students, parents and teacher
colleagues can nominate a teacher. The nomination deadline is April
5th. Click here to learn more.
Upcoming
Events & Exhibitions
2013 Colorado Charter Schools Rally
Thursday, April 11
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join hundreds of charter school students, parents,
teachers, principals and other supporters at the 2013 Colorado Charter Schools Rally on
Thursday, April 11 at 11:30 AM. Hear from state legislators who support choice
and innovation in education. Also, see your fellow charter schools perform on
stage!
2013 marks the 20th anniversary of Colorado charter
schools. This year's rally is our chance to show the state's current
elected officials the "face" of the 20th wave of Colorado's charter
schools students, and thank those responsible for passing the Colorado Charter
Schools Act back in 1993. We want to have as many charter school students at
the Capitol on April 11 as possible. WE'D LOVE YOUR PARTICIPATION!
A limited number of
travel subsidies are available. Click here to download an application.
Additionally, winners of the Colorado
Charter School Essay Contest will be honored during the rally. There is still
time to submit essays. Click here for more information.
Animas High School Values:
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Rigorous academics, where
all students are prepared for college success
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Culture of excellence, where
students are held to high expectations
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Strong faculty-student
relationships, where students are well known
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Engaging learning, where
students see the relevance of their education
