Raptor Report August 16, 2023 from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)

Community News

2023-24 AMHS All-Sports Season Pass This pass is good for admission into all home athletic events during the regular season for the 2023-24 school year. All-sports passes are on sale here or use the QR code. Purchase options available are single student, single non-student, and family up to 3. ID is required for all student passes. Your phone is your ticket. Not eligible for use at away events or at playoff events.

@amhsgirlsxc and @raptortrackxc invite all children and adults to the return of The Magnet Mile on August 19th at 8:30 am. Register online by August 17 for $20 or register in person on the day of the even for $25. Proceeds benefit the women's and men's XC teams. Sign up here to support these teams and re-start the tradition.

Save The Date AMHS Open House Wednesday, September 6th  5:30pm-7:30pm Details to Follow

The AMHS School Improvement Council is an advisory council to the principal that is focused on school improvement issues. It is made up of representatives of parents, teachers, students, and community members. The SIC meets at least monthly during the school year. Learn more about what SIC's do here. Have a question for the AMHS Student Improvement Council? Email Jessica Garrett '25P at jessicakelleygarrett@gmail.com. Meetings are monthly on the Second Wednesday at 4:00 pm starting September 13th.

Resolve to be a good neighbor and help cut down on calls to NCPD about school traffic this year! Here are the preferred routes to AMHS. These routes are both the most direct routes and have the least traffic impact on our neighbors.

Help AMHS PIE support AMHS students and teachers when you shop! Re-link your Harris Teeter VIC card today. Click here. AMHS Code is 4626. Questions regarding PIE grocery and store partnerships? Email Jen Mathis '26P at jqmathis24@gmail.com. She is happy to sign you up for HT TIE and explain all the ways in which your shopping can support AMHS PIE's work for students and staff.

Administrative News

AMHS Welcomes New Assistant Principal, Ms. Gerideau-Grant

Meet Faculty + Staff New to AMHS Here

More information for incoming students here.

To create the safest possible learning environment, all volunteer applicants in CCSD must undergo a criminal background check. Sign up here. The clearance process can take up to 10 days. When you are prompted to select a school, please know that SOA and AMHS are listed as “Bonds Wilson Campus.” Please contact Ms. Ryan at debra_ryan@charleston.k12.sc.us with any questions.

Summer Work for Students Listed Here

2023-24 CCSD Academic Calendar

Driving Routes to AMHS

Pay School Fees Here via RevTrak

Note: AMHS incurs a surcharge by transaction when families pay these fees, so please pay all applicable fees simultaneously in a single transaction.

More Info Here

2023-24 Bell Schedule

AB Schedule Letters Home Open Positions

Official Website School Calendar Athletic Links + Socials

School Counseling News

Juniors and Seniors! The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is providing funding for one administration of either the ACT® or the SAT® to any student in their 3rd or 4th year of high school. The cost of the assessment will be covered by the SCDE and will be administered during a school day. In addition, students can now retake the same test one time during their 4th year of high school (whichever test they took in the spring of 2023). AMHS provided the form that you need to fill out to do this with your materials at book pick up. If you need the form again, please email your school counselor. Make sure to note when the forms are due. Seniors - Forms due 8.31.23 Juniors - Forms due 12.15.23 Need accommodations due to IEP, 504 or ILAP? Make sure to turn in the form by these deadlines: Fall SAT - 8.22.23 Fall ACT - 8.25.23 Spring ACT / SAT - 12.15.23

PSAT will be administered the week of October 16th as follows: 11th Grade: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 (Scores from this test are used to determine National Merit eligibility in 2024-25). 10th Grade: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 9th Grade: Thursday, October 19, 2023

2023-24 SAT / ACT DATES

Next ACT is 9/9.

SENIORS TAKE NOTE! Please complete the AMHS Senior Profile via Naviance ASAP. This is extremely important for the counselors to start writing your college recommendations.  The Common Application opened up on August 1st. How to Complete the Common Application Please add your counselor to your CommonApp as soon as you start your applications (Instructions Here).  The first deadline for early action and early decision applications is October 15th. You will meet with your counselor for your IGP before October. If you are submitting scores, it takes time for scores to be sent to meet application deadlines.

Make use of the College Board's Net Price Calculator to determine your family's financial fit. Here is a list of participating schools.

Scholarship List Parent information session virtually on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:30 PM via Microsoft Teams. Here is an alternative link to the sign-up should anyone struggle with the QR code. This is for students interested in taking the required health class or other classes offered during the school year.

Upcoming College Visits

Check your Naviance account or the Google Calendar Link for College Visit Information and Class Lecture Series dates and topics.

Class Updates

2024

AMHS Graduation, June 7, 3:00 PM North Charleston Performing Arts Center More information here.

Parent Board News

AMHS enjoys the support of three parent-led, community supported groups. You can read about each group's mission and get updates below or find out more under the Parent Tab on the School Website.

AMHS PIE News

PIE is still looking for volunteers to help with: Career Symposium Spiritwear Membership/Fundraising Student Life Nominating These committees have chairs for 2023-24, but PIE is looking for people to learn the ropes this year to take over for 2024-25. Please email amhspie@gmail.com if you are interested.

Email: amhspie@gmail.com

PIE Funding Request Form

AMHS Booster News

Our Membership Drive has started. Join the Booster Club and learn more here. Meetings are monthly, starting August 21 at 5:30 PM, in Room 7235. Come learn more about Booster and how to get involved. We need concession volunteers! Email us at amhssportsinfo@gmail.com to sign up.

Email: amhssportsinfo@gmail.com

Visit our website

Raptors of Distinction

Help spread the good news! Got scoop on a current or former Raptor making their mark in the world? Share it with the Raptor Report here.

Clubs, Arts + Academics

The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."

Raptor Athletics

Sports Updates & Schedules Stay up to date with Booster Club Info, Forms, Raptor Rosters and Team Schedules on www.amhsraptors.com!

Athletic Director: Raymond Knauer or 843-746-6416 Spring Assistant Athletic Director: Stevie Jones Trainer: Marty Travis Coach contact information is here.

Sports Calendar

Athletic Links + Socials

Opportunities

Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.

Community Service + Activities

Here is a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities. Learn more about the AMHS Volunteer Hours graduation requirement here. Volunteer Hours Form Have an event that could use AMHS volunteers? Send info and details to raptorreporteditor@gmail.com.

Calendar of Clean Up dates here.

One Last Thing ...

The Raptor Report is published weekly by AMHS PIE on Wednesdays during the school year except for holiday breaks.  Faculty, students, and parents are encouraged to submit articles and/or pictures of AMHS events, honors, and needs. Please email your information to the Raptor Report Editors by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date. Feedback or suggestions for improvement? Please send an email as well.

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