Happy May Day! Please take a moment to review the
following updates:
2012-13
All-School Exhibitions
Ospreys in the News
2013-14 School
Calendar
2013
Graduation Information
Testing&
Assessment Update
Staffing Update
Good Reads
Registration
for 2013-14
Upcoming
Events
2012-13
All-School Exhibitions
Final All-School Exhibition Part I: May 2nd,
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Digital Arts, Math, and Science Classes will be
hosting and End of Year Exhibition at Animas High School.
Final All-School Exhibition Part II:
May 9th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Humanities and Spanish Classes will be hosting an
End of year Exhibition at Animas High School.
Ospreys in the News
Did you see this week’s Herald article about Noah Hotchkiss and the
newest osprey, Brighton? Read
it Here
Animas High School senior Jamie Wanzek won a skiing national
championship in the halfpipe and took a bronze medal in slopestyle at the
recent USASA National Championships at Copper Mountain. Read
more about this incredible athlete here
2013-14 School
Calendar
The Animas High School Board of Directors has
approved the 2013-14 School Calendar. CLICK HERE for a
digital copy.
2013
Graduation Information
Testing&
Assessment Update
Spring NWEA testing will start for 9th graders on
Monday, April 29th and continue until Wednesday, May 8th. Students only
test for 1-2 hours per day, on 3 different days among their classes.
Since these assessments are designed to show growth from Fall to
Spring, remind your students of their importance, and encourage them to do
their best!
Why are these tests important? In
addition to showing both individual and overall grade level growth at AHS, NWEA
test scores and student growth data is used by our school to pollenate performance
reports and sculpt annual AHS improvement plans. Anima High also utilizes
NWEA test results to adjust and refine our individualized approaches and
instructional methods for each and every AHS student.
Staffing Update
On Friday, April 26 2013, Nick Manning informed
the AHS Head of School of his decision to resign his employment at our school.
Mr. Manning’s resignation was effective immediately and the timing of
this transition is unfortunate.
Please know that Animas High School remains
committed to providing our students the best high school experience possible.
Moving forward, we have repositioned so that our exceptional, veteran faculty
members are now captaining Mr. Manning’s classroom assignments, advisory duties
and faculty responsibilities.
Additionally, Heather Barr has transitioned from
her position as Director of Development for AHS. AHS wishes to thank both
employees for their service to our school this year. Any questions or concerns
regarding these changes to Animas High School personal should be forwarded
directly to the Head of School at michael@animashighschool.com
Good Reads
Recent Durango Herald Article TEENS’
SCIENCE SKILLS BEAT ADULT’s PERCEPTION
There’s a lot of action this legislative session regarding Colorado’s
School Finance Reform Act. Nora flood of the Colorado League of Charter Schools
shares her perspective
HERE
The Durango Herald weighs in on the SFR Act HERE
As we move forward with our school’s facility efforts, we were excited to
see the results of a new report focused on Charter School Facilities. Read
about Colorado’s participation in the study HERE
and see the actual REPORT
HERE.
Registration
for 2013-14
We’re (almost) full!
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
Upcoming
Events
Movie Night Double
Feature
Durango Devo, in collaboration with sponsors
Specialized, Pedal Born Pictures and the Natioanl Interscholastic Cycling
Association present a Movie Night Double Feature showing of SINGLE TRACK HIGH and WATERMARK.
May 8th and
9th at 6:30pm at the Backspace Theatre. Adults $15, Students $10
Proceeds benefit the state champion ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL Mountain Bike
Team, DHS MTB team and the Durango Swim Club.
Watch the trailer for SINGLE TRACK
HIGH HERE
Come show your support for our young adults and enjoy these two amazing
films! More info can be found HERE.
DON’T
MISS THE DURANGO CONNECT FILM…
A premier showing featuring a cast of thousands… about 9,000±
The Durango
Connect documentary film will premier on Wednesday, May 15th at Miller Middle School auditorium. Save the date and
please help get the word out! DON’T
MISS THE DURANGO CONNECT FILM…
Everyone is invited; admission is FREE.
Find out more information HERE
First Class
Celebration Event, May
18, 2013 at Sorrel Sky Gallery, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Come meet our graduating seniors at this
reception to honor them and wish them well as they prepare for their journey
beyond Animas High School.
Animas High School
Values:
• Rigorous academics, where all students are prepared for college
success
• Culture of excellence, where students are held to high
expectations
• Strong faculty-student relationships, where students are well
known
• Engaging learning, where students see the relevance of their
education
