American Fork High School
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Principal's Message
Just For You
New Paths
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.
~ Walt Disney
Have you heard the saying, "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got?" The origins aren't quite known, but the meaning sure is clear. If something isn't really working out, perhaps it's time to think of a new strategy. Change can be hard and scary. It can be uncomfortable, but sometimes it's just the exact thing we need to connect all the dots between teaching and learning with ourselves and our children. So, move forward embracing new ways and new people in your life. You may just benefit from the new paths that unfold.
With something to think about . . .
Sincerely,
Daniel P. Weishar
Principal
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Sub for Santa - Deck the Halls
In place of Festival of Trees there will be Deck the Halls on Friday, November 30 from 5:30-7:30. There will be food, fun, and performances.
All proceeds go to AFHS Sub for Santa. This year's goal is $20,000!
Mark you calendars and bring your families for this fun and charitable event!
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COUNSELING CORNER
Be the Change
will be November 7 and November 8. We invite any AF students who have never experienced Be the Change to join us! We're also looking for adult volunteers to participate in the full day event and act as a "group leader" and supporter for these students.
Be the Change is a full day event (students are excused from classes that day) that allows students to break free, break through social barriers, connect with others, dance and play, and feel validated as humans. It is often a life-changing experience and something that will never be forgotten.
Permission slips must be turned in to Counseling Office or Room 104 or Room 208 by Friday, November 2. For questions, contact Julie Bailey, Kara Allen, or Bree Toone. Contact info is provided on permission slip.
1.) All school fees must be paid prior to signing up for the ACT Prep Classes.
2.) ACT Prep Classes are in preparation for the December 8 ACT. You can register for the ACT at
actstudent.org
.
This Friday, November 2, is the last day to register without a late fee for the December 8 ACT.
3.) Classes will be taught Tuesday-Thursday from 2:30 - 4:00 pm in the Library. Cost is $15 per subject/class or $60 for all four classes. Students may register for one, two, three, or all four classes. CLASSES FILL VERY QUICKLY SO DO NOT DELAY!
ACT Prep Class Dates:
November 6-8 Reading
November 13-15 Science
November 27-29 English
December 4-6 Math
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CTE
Career and Technical Education
In
Computer Science
students are working on a number of projects. We recently purchased an Oculus Rift for the classroom, and students have been having a great time developing virtual reality applications. Our class is working with 4th Wall FX, a local 3D design/virtual reality company, to help them develop a VR simulation of what Jerusalem was like 2,000 years ago.
AFHS just took a group of girls to the
Women in Tech
awards at the Grand America in Salt Lake. The students had a great time and were inspired to see so many great women in our Utah technology industry. We sat at tables with leaders from two local companies - Brainstorm and IM Flash, and the girls learned a lot about scholarship opportunities, internships, and what it's like to work at a tech company.
Here's a picture of the girls at the Women in Tech Awards:
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American Fork's Emergency Medical Response classes
passed off their CPR/AED skills this week. Platoon B from American Fork Fire Rescue came and helped with the certifications and also brought their brand new engine 51. Students were able to go inside the engine and were introduced to the different roles the firefighters each have. A big thank your to American Fork Fire Rescue-Platoon B and congratulations to the students who passed off their CPR/AED skills, the first step to their EMR Certification.
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Floriculture- Using hands on learning
Mrs. Cami Smith’s Floriculture students have awesome class projects and include hands on learning. Pictured here, Brookelyn Livingston and Amber Gifford are working on a beautiful project. As shown, students are making paper flower bouquets called Tussie Mussies. As part of their Floral History Unit, they learned the uses of these small hand held arrangements as relief from the often unsanitary surroundings in Medieval Times. People also thought the scent of flowers would rid the air of disease and illnesses. The Tussy Mussy also became a popular fashion accessory during Queen Victoria’s reign.
Floriculture is part of the “Plant Science Career Pathway." All AFHS CTE classes are a great way to develop talents and create a great bridge from education to career and college. Have you chosen a Career Pathway to complete in high school? Connect your awesome CTE classes to a pathway today! Talk to your counselor or contact your CTE Specialist in Rm 55 or by email at
alexawebb@alpinedistrict.org
to learn more about AFHS Career Pathways.
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The Department of Workforce Services
is sponsoring an Apprenticeship Job Fair on November 15th to help celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. This is a great opportunity for our CTE students to explore opportunities.
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS
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Basketball
tryouts are on Monday, Nov 5 in the Cave.
10th - 12th grade boys 1:00-3:00 pm
9th grade boys 2:00-3:00 pm
9th-12th grade girls 3:00-5:00 pm
9
th
grade basketball try-outs at the junior high/middle school will be held the Wednesday after high school try-outs, to accommodate students that wish to try out for the high school team.
This year that will be Wednesday, November 7.
A reminder that for a try-out sport, a student should not be in the high school conditioning/sport class until they have made the team.
Softball
open gyms will start Tuesday, November 6 in the East Gym 5:00-7:00 pm. They will run all of November on every Tuesday and Thursday. This is for all 9th-12th grade girls. Please bring a mitt.
Cross Country State 6A Champions!
Congratulations to our boys and girls Cross Country teams. Both won the 6A State Championship. It is the girls 5th State Championship and the boys 9th in the past 10 years. Way to represent AFHS! They are PROUD to be Cavemen!
At the end of the newsletter are more pictures of our awesome cross country runners!
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Last Thursday
Dance Company
performed in the Alpine District Dance Concert. It was a beautiful evening where the high school dance companies from all over the district came together to take master classes and perform together. This year’s master classes were taught by Kylie Bronk and Marc Alexander aka Big Chocolate. It was inspiring to see so many talented dancers encourage and support one another. We have amazing students!!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SADIE'S DANCE:
The theme for this year is Dancing through the Decades in the South Gym on Saturday, November 3 from 8:00-10:30pm.
COLEMAN KNITTING
- For those that are interested in Letterman's Jackets, Coleman Knitting will be here on
November 14
during lunch.
NEWSIES IS COMING SOON!
The cast is already in full swing! The students are learning the choreography and music from this beloved Disney classic. Don't miss it! The show will run
November 13-20
. So much fun for the entire family!
These
KEYCHAINS
are selling for
$10
at the Finance Office window or ask any AFXC girl or coach and we will get one to them $10! Super high-quality metal/thick and same size as a challenge coin.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE SCHOOL
Please click
HERE
to review the Attendance Policy.
LATE BUS
Late Bus leaves at 3:30 pm and is located in the front of the school. Drop off locations are 3515 W. Canyon Heights Dr, 3900 W. Morgan Blvd, Freedom
Elementary, Legacy Elementary, 338 S. Storrs Avenue
DRESS CODE
Please click
HERE
to review our Dress Code Policy.
EAST SHORE ONLINE TESTING
- Room 2
- Open Testing Hours*
- Before School: 7:25-7:45 am B days only
- LUNCH: Except B day Mondays
- After School: 2:15-2:45 pm A days only
- (A Mondays 1:15-1:30 pm)
- FLEX: stamped planner
- *BYU Independent Study exams by appointment only. Contact Mrs. Hancock at shancock@alpinedistrict.org.
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UVU/DISTANCE LEARNING
Registration for UVU Concurrent Enrollment and Live Interactive begins November 7th at 8 pm. CRNs will be in room 44 and the counseling office Tuesday.
Concurrent Enrollment
October 29 Registration opens for Spring
January 14 Last Day to drop a full year class with a W
January 18 Last Day to complete admissions
January 23 Last Day to submit test scores. Last Day to submit Exception Application (Sophomores)
January 25 Last Day to complete class signup for Juniors and Seniors. Tuition Due
February 28 Last Day to drop without a W (Spring Courses)
Live Interactive/Distance Ed Deadlines
November 7 Registration opens
January 7 Classes begin
Janurary 10 Last day to submit sophomore applications and test scores; Last day to be admitted
January 13 Registration ends for some classes
January 18 Last day to drop and not show on transcript
February 19 Last day to drop with a W
Parent Permission form is online.
**Sophomores must submit an Exception Application each semester for semester classes.
SLCC
Deadlines:
February 1 Last Day to submit admissions for SLCC
February 8 Last Day to add or drop a class
April 1 Last day to withdraw
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Drivers Education
Driver Education classes are offered every other month at AFHS. Class is held in room 102 from 2:30-5:30 after school for nine days. The available class dates are:
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Fri, Nov 2
Football playoff game 4pm at Weber HS
Sat, Nov 3
XC Pre-Foot Locker at AFHS 9am
Sadie's Dance 8-10:30pm
Mon, Nov 5
1st Day of Junior CCR's
Tue, Nov 6
Wed, Nov 7
Swim at AF Rec 3:30pm
Thur, Nov 8
Band Nationals in Indianapolis
Semi-Finals Football Game Rice Eccles Stadium 11am
Fri, Nov 9
Band Nationals in Indianapolis
Sat, Nov 10
Band Nationals in Indianapolis
Mon, Nov 12
Choir Veteran’s Day performance
Tues, Nov 13
Newsies 7pm
Tennis Banquet 6:30pm
Wed, Nov 14
Be the Change
Wrestling Red/White Match 4-9pm
Newsies 7pm
Thur, Nov 15
Be the Change
Newsies 7pm
Fri, Nov 16
State Football 2:30pm
Newsies 7pm
Red/White Scrimmage 4pm
Swim at Bingham Invitational
Sat, Nov 17
Swim at Bingham Invitational
Newsies 2pm
Newsies 7pm
Mon, Nov 19
Newsies - 7pm
Tue, Nov 20
Newsies 7pm
Girls Basketball vs Skyline 6pm
Boys Basketball at UVU Tournament 8pm
Wed, Nov 21 - Thanksgiving Break
Boys Basketball at UVU Tournament
Thur, Nov 22 - Thanksgiving Break
Fri, Nov 23 - Thanksgiving Break
Sat, Nov 24 - Thanksgiving Break
Mon, Nov 26
Tue, Nov 27
Wed, Nov 28
Girls Basketball vs Timpview 7pm
Swim vs Bingham at AF Rec 3:30pm
Thur, Nov 29
Honor Band at Orem HS TBD
Fri, Nov 30
Sub For Santa Booth Night 5:30 - 7:30
Wrestling at Syracuse Shuffle 4pm
Honor Band at Orem HS
Girls Basketball vs West HS AFHS 7pm
Sat, Dec 1
Wrestling at Syracuse Shuffle 9am - 3pm
Honor Band at Orem HS 3-9pm
Please visit our AFHS Calendar for more up to date information.
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