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Andover High School

August 3 Trojan Night Class Meeting (see pg 9)

August 9-13 AHS Band Camp 8:00 am-1:00 pm

August 4&8 Enrollment– ONLY students NEW to the District

August 11-12 Returning Students Schedule Changes

August 12 Returning Students Enrollment & Fees DUE

August 15 Sport Physicals due BEFORE 1st day of practice

August 15 First day of Fall Sports Practice

August 17 “Meet Your Teacher Night” at AHS 5:30-7:30 p.m.

August 18 First day for incoming Freshman/Students

NEW to the district/Foreign Exchange Students

August 19 First day of school for ALL Students (7:50 a.m.)

August 23 Trojan Night Class Host Parent Meeting 6:30 pm

August 24 Fall Sports Pictures 3:00

August 24 Big Blue Review (Booster Club meal 6:00 pm; Review 7:00pm)

August 25 Fall LIFETOUCH pictures; grade 9-12, incl. staff

August 26 Senior “Late Night” event 8:30 p.m.—1:00 a.m.

August 31 Butler Enrollment for concurrent classes

September 5 NO SCHOOL—observance of LABOR DAY

September 24 Trojan Night at the District Stadium 6:00 p.m.

On-line Enrollment/Fees 2/3

Sports & Activities 4/5

Office and Phone Policies 6/7

PowerSchool / Trojan Nite 8/9

Student Planning 10

Library/Nurse Information 11

USD385 Food Service 12

Start of year bell schedules 13/14

Inside this issue:

Trojan Chat :

Things to know about AHS

Dates To Remember!

COMMUNICATION CONNECTION by Darla Steinert, Registrar

This issue of the Trojan Chat is important for both returning students and parents and those families NEW to the district. If you caught the title, it is simply “Things to Know About AHS.” This issue is FILLED with information regarding your 2011-2012 enrollment as well as reminders of our office policies, college release, athletics and activities. Our supplemental departments, such as the library, nurses, and food service also have valuable information for you as we begin this new school year.

Wednesday, AUGUST 17: AHS MEET YOUR TEACHER NIGHT!! 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit with teachers 5:45 p.m. Auditorium Booster Club Welcome/ParentMeeting 6:00 p.m. Auditorium Freshman/New Students Parent/Guardian Meeting 6:30 p.m. Auditorium Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting 7:00 p.m. Auditorium Trojan Night Parent/Guardian Meeting 8:00 p.m. Stuco Meeting

Andover High School Main Office: 218-4600 Option 1: Attendance, Athletics, Activities, or to leave a message for a student Option 2: Counselor/Registrar Office Option 3: Administrator / or to leave a message for a teacher Option 4: Nurse Option 5: Library Counselor/Registrar Direct Line: 218-4203 District Central Office: 218-4660 Food Service: 218-4603 Bus Barn/Transportation: 218-4621

District busing

information can be found on the home page of the

district web page at:

http://www.usd385.org

August 2011

The Trojan Chat– not just for

Parents and Guardians.

STUDENTS: this is for you too!!

NEW ON-LINE ENROLLMENT FOR RETURNING STUDENTS !!

COMPLETE ON-LINE ENROLLMENT and FEES BY AUGUST 12 Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, in an effort to reduce our district’s costs related to enrollment, families will have the opportunity to use a new on-line enrollment process. For RETURNING students, you recently received a packet with a welcome letter from our principal, Bob Baier. You will need this letter and instructions to complete your child’s school enrollment. If you do not have access to a computer please bring the welcome letter to the high school library or the Andover Public Library to complete the on-line enrollment requirements. A 3-step process will be used to complete your

child’s enrollment requirements:

Step 1: Post demographic changes(*), permissions, food service, transportation, health history and over-the counter

medication permissions (*Changes to email addresses must be done on the parent side of PowerSchool. Click on the “email notification” icon to add your email address or make changes.)

Step 2: Includes supplemental forms and important Andover High School information

Step 3: Pay school fees and lunch account on-line. Have the necessary forms handy to process your child’s fees

accurately. Note: refer to the personalized, hard copy of your child’s fee schedule If you see a prior year obligation amount to pay please note there will be a “obligations items” in the on-line payment tool that you can add a dollar amount if they had past fees. School Fees: If you are more comfortable paying fees in person you may do so by coming to main high school office. We can accept cash or checks (payable to Andover High School). Lunch Account: If you pay in person it will require a separate check payable to “USD385 Food Service and include the each student’s name and grade level on the check. If you are paying for more than one student you must designate

what amount should go to each child. (If you are NEW to the district, contact our Registrar, Darla Steinert, at 218.4203 or [email protected] to discuss your impending enrollment at Andover High School.

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Student fall schedules: 1. Refer to the counselor office hours letter if you need to discuss your schedule with a counselor prior to the start of school (8/9-8/12) 2. Once school starts on Friday, 8/19, per school policy, students have 5 days to make a schedule change. A colored copy of your schedule (issued on Friday, 8/19) must be presented to make your schedule change. Repeated schedule change requests are not allowed. 3. Jazz Band begins Monday, 8/22 and a roster will be built and added to schedules after Mr. Findley submits the class roster . 4. Any class dropped (high school or college) after

the 5th week (requires principal approval) will result in a “F” posted on your historical grades.

5. Students are required to carry 7 classes in the fall semester. See your counselor if you have a gap.

Taking a Butler Community College Class? 1. If you have “College Release” on your schedule

you must submit the “Blue” AHS permissions form and proof of enrollment (your Butler Sched/Bill and proof of payment) to the AHS Registrar by Friday, August 12.

2 Butler classes for College Release hours begin Monday, August 22. 3 Seniors taking the morning Dual Credit US Govt should take note on the Butler letter as to whether they were assigned to the M/W or T/Th class. Class time is 7:05-8:35 a.m. and starts either Monday, 8/22 or Tuesday, 8/23. 4. Per State Audit requirements, students taking a College release class (campus or on-line class) or Dual Credit US Government must complete a Class Attendance Log from the start of their college class through October 4. These forms

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BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES FEES

PAY TO PARTICPATE ATHLETIC FEE: Effective July 1, 2010 all students who participate in a KSHAA athletic program will be required to pay an annual fee of $50.00. This is a one-time fee per student regardless of whether they participate in one sport or multiple sports during the school year. The same one-time fee will be due whether participation is a fall, winter or spring season. The fee will follow the free and reduced discount schedule: reduced shall be $25.00 and free will not have a charge. A Child Nutrition Application must be completed and approved for each school year to determine eligibility. The participation fee must be paid prior to the first contest of each athletic program in order for the student to participate. Building administration will check all rosters to ensure payments have been received. Refunds will not be approved after the first contest of each athletic program is completed. Building administration will have discretion to approve refunds in exceptional situations. Refunds will not be issued by the district office until after the beginning of the spring season, unless student is leaving the district.

TECHNOLOGY FEE: Each USD385 student pays an annual technology fee that will be used to pay for the use of equipment and instructional software district wide. The annual fee is $25.00 per student. The fee will follow the free and reduced discount schedule: reduced shall be at 50% and free will not have a charge. A Child Nutrition Application must be completed and approved for each school year to determine eligibility. The technology fee must be paid at the time of enrollment. Refunds for students leaving the district will be issued as follows: 50% of fee paid if withdrawal is in first semester; no refunds in second semester.

TRANSPORTATION FEE GUIDELINES: All students who reside less than 2.5 miles from their

attendance center and wish to ride a school bus will be assessed an annual fee of $100.00 per student or $150.00 per family. The same one-time fee will be due whether transportation is elected during fall enrollment or second semester and must be paid in full. Payments by semester will not be accepted. Students transferring into the district during second semester will be charged a prorated amount of 50% of annual student of family fee. The fee will be waived for all free and reduced students. A Child Nutrition Application must be completed and approved for each school year to determine eligibility. The transportation fee must be paid prior to entering any district bus. All bus drivers will refer to approved transportation rosters before allowing students to ride. Refunds will not be issued after the first week of school is completed. Withdrawal requests for students leaving the district will be processed as follows: during first semester 50% of amount paid will be refunded, during second semester there will be no refunds.

If you have questions please call the Transportation Department at 218-4621.

CHILD NUTRITION APPLICATION: The application forms are available in STEP 2 of the

on-line enrollment. Forms will also be available at Andover High School or on line at www.usd385.org. At the district home page look at the “Parent” tab and click on “Enrollment Information” and you will see the article on Free/Reduced Lunch Applications to link into the forms. Note: form will not be available until after July 20.

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Andover High School Fall Sports and Activities

FALL SPORTS PRACTICES BEGIN MONDAY, AUGUST 15 HAVE YOU TURNED IN YOUR SPORTS PHYSICAL FROM?

⇒ Students participating in athletics, cheerleading and the dance team must have a medical physical on file before participating in practice which begins August 15. Completed physical forms (better known as the PPE) MUST be turned in to Debbie Bollig at the AHS front office prior to the start of practice.

⇒ NEW from KSHSAA for 2011-2012: “Concussion & Head Injury Information Release Form.” Be sure to download, complete/sign, attach to PPE form and turn in to Debbie Bollig prior to the start of practice (8/15/11)/ ⇒ Access the sports physical form through the district web site. At the district home page

(www.usd385.org) select “Andover High” and scroll down to “Student Athlete Physical Form” and click on the “KSHSAA Physical Form”. Print and complete all 4 pages, noting that page 2 is for a physician to complete. Physicals are valid each year from May 1 thru April 30 of the following year.

⇒ Take advantage of the sports physical sponsored by Preferred Medical Associates in Andover located

at 308 E. Central. On Tuesday, August 9, PMA will offer sports physical for a cost of $20.00 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The Andover High School athletic training department receives $10.00 for every student to benefit our Trojan athletic programs.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24– BIG BLUE REVIEW ⇒ Each Fall AHS invites our Trojan families to come out and give their support of the students and

coaches involved in fall sports and activities. We call this evening the “Big Blue Review.” This evening of introductions is an opportunity for parents, students and the community to get a preview of the upcoming fall sports and activities season. The schedule of events is:

3:00 p.m. Student Fall Sport Pictures

6:00 p.m. meal sponsored by the Trojan Family Booster Club A “free will donation” will be accepted at the meal

7:00 p.m. Big Blue Review Introductions in the AHS Gym A

WHERE TO FIND AN AHS SPORT OR ACTIVITY

Andover High School will have a new, integrated calendar system for the 2011-2012 school year .

Please watch your email announcements for updates in the near future.

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE NCAA

Students considering a future option to play Division I, Division II or NAIA college athletics need to register with the

NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse. Feel free to stop by and talk to counselor, Mrs. Sue Coffman, about the registration process and the associated academic requirements.

Once school is underway please visit the AHS counselor wiki pages for links to the NCAA and NAIA. Log

on to the www.usd385.org. Under schools, select “Andover High School.” On the left-hand side select

“Counselors.” It will direct you to “click here” and take you to the counselor wiki home page.

Important things to know about the NCAA registration process: ⇒ The NCAA has rules that pertain to the CORE high school courses that must be taken, SAT and/or ACT test scores

and Grade-Pont Average. ⇒ The NCAA Clearinghouse no longer accepts paper applications. The only way to register is on-line and there is a

fee. Important: when you select a PIN number and be sure to write it down! And provide e-mail as your output

option; and 4) pay your fee. ⇒ See Darla Steinert, our AHS Registrar to complete the transcript release forms. The first transcript may be

requested after six high school semesters have been completed. The second transcript in early June after the students’ official high school graduation has been validated.

⇒ A student’s ACT/SAT test scores from the high school will no longer be accepted by the Clearinghouse as “official”. The Clearinghouse will only accept test scores sent directly from ACT/SAT. When registering for tests, when you select colleges to have your scores automatically sent, be sure to select NCAA (code 9999). Please note that the high school Registrar will still send the full transcript from AHS as normal.

ACT: 1-319-337-1313 or www.actstudent.org. SAT: 1-866-756-7346 or www.collegeboard.com

⇒ Students must be certified as an amateur through the NCAA Clearinghouse. This process is conducted through

online registration only.

NAIA ⇒ Print off a NAIA transcript release form and/or see See Darla Steinert, our AHS Registrar to complete the transcript

release forms. The first transcript may be requested after six high school semesters have been completed. The

second transcript in early June after the students’ official high school graduation has been validated.

“Character is much easier kept than recovered.”

“The road to knowledge begins with the turn of a page.”

RESPECT:

GIVE IT

Evolve: “If you only tackle what you know you’ll never grow.”

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing.

Motivation determines what you do.

Attitude determines how well you do it.” - Lou Holtz

Believe in Yourself

Be Organized

Manage Your Time Well

Be Successful in Class

Take Good Notes

Read your textbook

Study Smart

Tests: read questions carefully

Ask for help when you need it!

Take responsibility for your grades!

Getting rest and eating right help you

to be physically and mentally alert

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW FROM THE AHS OFFICE! 2011-2012 AHS POLICIES and Student HANDBOOK AVAILABLE ON THE WEB!

Log on to the district web site at www.usd385.org. Click on the "Andover High" tab. Scroll down and look for “Student Enrollment Information.” Select “2011-2012 Student Handbook.”

ATTENDANCE If your child is absent, parents need to call the high school (218-4600; option 1 for Attendance) as early as possible on

the day of the absence. The daytime phone lines are in operation beginning at 7:30 a.m. If parents leave a message prior to 7:30 a.m. it will be picked up on our evening voice mail. Parents who do not contact the school by phone need

to send a written excuse with the student when he/she returns to school. Students have two school days from the time

of an absence to clear up any unexcused absences. AHS uses School Messenger to send an automated telephone message each day regarding any undocumented absences.

SIGN IN/SIGN OUT STUDENT APPOINTMENTS DURING THE DAY Parents and/or Legal Guardians ONLY: you need to call the high school IN ADVANCE or send a note in the morning if your child needs to leave school for an appointment. High school students are allowed and are expected

to sign themselves in and out of the front office before leaving the school premises during the school day. If your child is late arriving to school, they must sign in at the front office and receive a pass to get to class.

APPOINTMENTS DURING 5TH HOUR Your child needs to bring back a doctor’s note showing proof of appointment AND sign in at the front office.

PARENTS TAKING THEIR CHILD TO LUNCH (Freshman & Sophomores only) The parent/guardian will need to call the office and we will deliver a pass to your child. Note: THIS IS THE ONLY TIME WHEN YOU HAVE TO COME IN AND SIGN THEM OUT. A parent/guardian may sign out/take their child only; no additional friends.

OPEN LUNCH POLICY CHANGE Open lunch privileges are available to juniors and seniors that are in good standing (passing all classes and no detention). Privileges may be revoked for academic or behavioral issues. Students must have a parental release

form on file in the office (availability of form to be announced once school begins). This policy will be discussed with the junior and senior class at the first day assembly on Friday, August 19.

HOMEWORK Parents: view a teachers’ wiki notes if your child is absent due to illness. If the assignments are not available please

contact Debbie Bollig first thing in the morning so we are able to retrieve information from the teachers during their plan period. Homework will be ready for pick up from 3:00 –3:30 p.m. For vacation or personal days, a note needs to

be given to the office and a pink homework sheet will be given to your student to take around to the teachers.

STUDENTS THAT GET SICK AT SCHOOL If a student gets sick at school they will be directed to see the nurse. If a student is sent home due to illness they need to SIGN OUT through the nurse FIRST. The nurse will contact the parent(s) or guardian(s) to make arrangements for

you to pick them up and/or let your child drive home. Once released by the nurse to go home, students still need to

sign out in the front office before leaving the school grounds.

A full set of the school policies, including the school dress code policy, can be found by logging on to www.usd385.org. Select “Andover High School” and school down to “information for Students” and view.

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“ Whatever you do, do it with purpose; do it thoroughly, not superficially.” -Lord Chesterfield

GUIDELINES: High school students are permitted to use cell phones and PEDs only during lunch

and passing periods, as well as before and after school. Elementary and middle school students should leave cell phones powered off in their backpacks or lockers and may only use them before or after school at the approval of their building administration. The use of cell phones and PEDs should not interfere with teaching and learning during the school day. The school assumes no liabil-ity for theft, loss, or damage of cell phones and/or other PEDs possessed by students on school property or held by school officials during the confiscation period.

PROCEDURES: Students are permitted to use cell phones and PEDs only during the following times: 1. Before school hours on school property (as directed by school administration). 2. After school hours on school property (as directed by school administration). 3. Lunch period (high school students only). 4. Passing periods (high school students only). 5. At evening or weekend activities on school property. 6. An emergency situation with the permission of the teacher, instructor, coach, program director, or administrator. 7. For approved instructional use by the student’s teacher.

Building administration will have the discretion to determine the use of cell phones and PEDs for students participating in an after school and/or extracurricular activities while on school property or

while attending school sponsored or school related activities on or off school property. Prohibited Use of Cell Phones and PEDs: ● The use of cell phones and PEDs at any time other than those specified. ● The sharing or electronic posting of images taken or stored on cell phones or PEDs during school hours and/or on school property.

If guidelines for use are not followed, then the Personal Electronic Device (PEDs) and/or cell phone may be confiscated: When a PED and/or cell phone is confiscated the device should be turned over to the designated staff member. The individual who confiscated the item shall take reason-able measures to secure the item until such time the PED and/or cell phone is given to the building administration by the end of the day. Once the device is turned over to the designated staff member, the staff member shall take appropriate action to store the device in a se-cured location within the school building. Return of the device will occur according to building policy, which may include communication with parents and possible disci-plinary action. ____________________________________________________________________

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DISTRICT ADOPTS STUDENT CELL PHONE/PORTABLE DEVICE GUIDELINES

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POWERSCHOOL REMINDERS

PowerSchool is our tool to compile your student/family demographics and to communicate student grade performance. At the bottom of the Principal welcome letter included in your enrollment packet you will find your PowerSchool IDs and passwords so you can log on and make your changes.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Changing an address, telephone numbers, emergency

contacts, etc. is easy on PowerSchool. Families are encouraged to use PowerSchool to update their demographic information. The process to make changes to your family information is available throughout the school year.

- For Returning Andover High Students and

Pre-enrolled NEW to the district students -

Step 1: Log on to PowerSchool using your PowerSchool user ID and password Step 2: Under the “Additional Menu” line select “Demographics Changes” Step 3: Make your changes on the right hand side of the available fields. Step 4: At the bottom you must click on the “submit” button to complete your transaction. Updating email addresses: Unfortunately, we are not able to change/update/add and email address on the “Demographic Changes” page. For enrollment purposes be sure to write your changes on the “Student Enrollment Information” pages in your enrollment packet. If your email changes during the school year please email Darla Steinert, our AHS Registrar, to make those changes.

GRADES– Dates to know The week of September 19 will mark the midpoint (5th week) of the first quarter for grading purposes. 1. The high school does not mail a “5th week” progress

reports. Please check your child’s grades on PowerSchool and communicate with your child, teachers, and/or counselor if you have questions.

2. The end of Quarter 1 is Friday, October 14.

3. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held at the high school on Wednesday 10/19 AND Thursday, 10/20, from 5:00 –8:00 p.m. QTR 1 Progress

Reports will not be mailed but will be available for parents on both evenings. You can also check your child’s grades on PowerSchool. 4. Semester 1 Final Exams will be held Monday-

Wednesday, December 19, 20 and 21 (with an early dismiss time of 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21). As you make your holiday travel plans, please keep these dates in mind. A full exam schedule will be mailed to you December. Contact our Principal, Mr. Baier if you have questions.

5. Mon, Jan 2, 2012– Sem 1 Final Exam Makeup Day 6. School resumes Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Parents

AHS TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO USE WIKI STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR SCHOOL and YOUR CHILD’S ACHIEVEMENTS

A. Stay in contact with their teachers through PowerSchool. You can view grades, assignments, and email teachers with your concerns and questions.

B. Teacher Wiki* pages: The Andover High School Faculty as well as our administrators will be using wiki pages to communicate information about their classes and the school.

C. Our counseling staff is always available to visit with you. * WIKI (Hawaiian for “fast”): a website that uses wiki software, allowing the easy creation and editing of any num-ber of interlinked web pages. Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites, sharing of school community information and in our case, sharing of classroom information.

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AUGUST 3—TROJAN NIGHT CLASS MEETINGS!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! August 3 – Trojan Night Class Meetings 6:30-7:30 at AHS

(meet in the commons) Students will be deciding gods and color theme

If students want to be a part of this process they must attend this meeting or contact

their student council representatives before August 3rd. Each class should have a

Facebook page where additional meetings and/or information will be posted for the

class to see.

What is Trojan Night?

It is an important school tradition started back in the fall of 1967. The Student Council was

searching for a way to increase student involvement in school activities and to provide funds

for student council projects. It is an evening centered around Greek/Roman Mythological

gods, goddesses, events, places and of course, Trojan school spirit!

This beginning of the school year competition engages each grade level and is promoted as

a class spirit building event with the goal to create a lifelong bond Andover High School from

this fun experience.

Students work together as a class to come up with their theme and design ideas, complete

with costumes, slogans and floats. The evening promises colorful floats, decorations, gods,

gods and creatures, costumes and games. There is judging on creativity, color usage and

athletic events. All students are encouraged to participate and show their school spirit—we

even have “spirit spotters” in the crowd looking for the most spirited boys and girls during

this fun evening!

Wed, 8/17 7:00 pm

Trojan Night Parent

Meeting in the Auditorium

Tues 8/23 6:30 pm

Trojan Night Class

Host Family Parent Meeting

Sat 9/ 24 6:00 p.m.

Trojan Night

SENIORS—Deadline, Details & Decisions Talk to a counselor early about your goals and make sure you are on track to graduate!

Pay attention to deadline dates: college applications, scholarships, housing, financial aid, “receive by” vs.

“postmark by” dates, etc. Many colleges, for freshman scholarship consideration, have application priority dates. As you look at schools find those dates. For example, the big 3 Kansas schools are: KU (December 1), K-State (November 1) and WSU (November 1; and for those qualifying for the WSU Distinguished Scholarship Invitational the application deadline is October 1).

Pay attention to details: follow college admission forms and scholarship applications carefully. Don’t run the risk of

disqualifying yourself because you completed them incorrectly. Make sure your work is neatly prepared.

Visit the Seniors Information Board outside the counselor’s office to find information. The board includes

information on scholarships, college visit days and college events.

Need a transcript sent? Students are encouraged to register with DOCUFIDE. Come to the counselor’s office

and complete the release from with the Registrar. Please exercise courtesy and allow 5 days to process your request. Do NOT wait until the day the transcript must be received or postmarked. Those deadlines are difficult to meet.

Need a recommendation from a teacher? Ask early. Tell them your deadline. Give them the details of what your

are applying for and why. Your high school resume is a helpful guide. Can you politely follow up with them? Certainly!

Take the ACT or SAT: check with the colleges you are interested in to see what tests they require.

‘Senioritis’: Stay focused until you graduate. Avoid coasting. Colleges DO review your senior records.

HIGH SCHOOL BASICS FOR FRESHMAN

Remember, it all matters now! Keep your grades up! Start building your high school resume!

Map out a 4-year high school course plan with your counselor Talk about your interests and goals for your post-high school life

What colleges are looking for: GPA/Class Rank, ACT/SAT score,

extracurricular Activities, Volunteering, and Teacher/Counselor recommendations

Take challenging courses and courses that interest you—Keep your options open! Use your high school planner to track assignments & school activity dates

Familiarize yourself with the school policies

“Whatever you do, do it with purpose, do it thoroughly, not superficially.” - Lord Chesterfield

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THOUGHTS FOR STUDENTS - HIGH SCHOOL TO-DO’s

SOPHOMORES

Continue to take challenging classes

Get involved in school activities

Start thinking about careers– pay attention to what interests you

Interested in AP classes as a Junior or Senior?- talk with your counselor about your options

DECISIONS: WHAT COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Start by deciding what’s necessary for you: Academics, Size, Location, Distance from home, Reputation, Sports, Extracurricular Opportunities, Affordability and Scholarships, and YOU. Listen to your heart. Pick a college that fits YOU.

Talking with your parents and counselors is a vital piece of the puzzle. Taking college visits and walking on campuses (especially on a day when college classes are in session) gives you a sense of its environment and personality and how it matches yours.

JUNIORS

Typically the hardest year in high school– hang in there and continue to challenge yourself

Register for and take exams for college admission (ACT is most common; some may need the SAT)

Keep working on the resume

Watch college posters-many have junior days for college visits Tune in and talk to college reps visiting our school in spring

Seek out leadership opportunities

SCHOOL SUPPLIES There is no official school supply list

for high school. Based on teacher request and/or your personal organization style

we recommend: pencils/pens,

spiral notebook/paper, 3x5 cards, highlighters, folders, etc. USD385 approved calculators: all Math students require at least a

Texas Instrument TI83 Graphing

calculator with a recommendation of a TI84 (Plus or Silver) or a TI

NSpire.

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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIBRARY & YOUR TEXTBOOKS

IMPORTANT PARENT & STUDENT INFORMATION Textbooks are a very important and sometimes costly part of daily high school life. Parents, guardians, and

students below you will find a few guidelines that we have found useful and can help avoid the extra cost

students will incur due to a lost or damaged book.

• This may be an obvious tip: DO NOT WRITE ON YOUR TEXTBOOKS.

• DO write your name on the inside front cover. This is the best way to prevent book mix-ups.

• Liquids and textbooks don’t mix! Liquids cause mold which can make you sick. Take care of your books during rainy days and avoid storing drinks in backpacks. Expect to pay for your textbook if it has severe water damage, smells bad or is showing any signs of mold.

• DO NOT STORE YOUR TEXTBOOKS IN CLASSROOMS! You will still be responsible for any damages or lost books.

• Don’t share your books with friends. You will be responsible for all damages or losses.

• Each textbook has a unique barcode. When you return a book to the library, the book must have the same barcode label and number as on your library account and record. (There will be a fine for a missing or damaged barcode.)

• Remember, if your book is stolen, you are still responsible for it. So keep your textbooks safe.

• If you do lose your textbook, you must pay for the lost book before you will be issued a new book.

INFORMATION FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

How to contact your AHS nursing office: 316.218.4600 extension 31302 For the high school you will complete the annual Health History form and the Over-the-Counter information with the

On-line enrollment process. Below is information if you have additional medical needs. IMMUNIZATIONS: your enrollment packet included a Kansas Immunization Requirements informational sheet. Please review this information to ensure your child is up-to-date with the required immunizations. Please provide written proof from your family doctor if your child has had any recent booster inoculations. The nursing staff reviews each student file and you may receive a letter from the nursing office indicating an immunization is required and the time frame to provide proof of inoculation.

District nursing information is available at the district home page select the tab “District Info.” At the

left hand blue margin select “Nurses Corner.” Information and forms are available for you. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATIVE RELEASE FORM: If your child requires medicine to be administered during school hours you will need this obtain this form. Have it completed by your family doctor and turn in to the AHS school office at enrollment or directly to the nurse when you bring in the medicine. MEDICATION SELF-ADMINISTRATION RELEASE FORM: This form is required to be on file for students who have asthma and use an inhaler. Obtain the from the school office or nurse, have it completed by your doctor and return to the school nurse. Special request: if anyone would like to donate Chlorox wipes (generic), feminine pads, and Kleenex the nurses office would greatly appreciate your donation.

USD385 FOOD SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

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Several convenient ways to make a payment and manage your child’s meal account:

START OF THE YEAR ENROLLMENT PAYMENT METHODS:

1. Pay on-line parents are encouraged to use the payment procedure in “Step 3”of the enrollment process. 2. Bring in a payment (check payable to “USD385 Food Service” or cash) to the AHS front office. On the check please be sure to include your child’s name and grade level. If you are new to the district the Registrar will collect your first deposit made at your enrollment appointment.

PAYMENTS MADE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR:

1. Payment may be made at the District web page, www.usd385.org and selecting the “Lunch Account Info” under the Parents tab at the district home page. 2. Payments may be given to the cafeteria staff or office staff. 3. Payments may be charged to a valid credit card by calling the Food Service office at 218-4603. 4. Payments may also be mailed to the Food Services office, 202 W. Market, Andover, KS 67002. 5. Of course, cash is always accepted for purchases in the lunchroom. Viewing your account information: Once you have an established account and you have supplied an email address on the Food Service form you will receive a periodic email notification when you account balance is getting low. All families may view account information anytime via the internet, even if they cannot receive personal emails. Log on to the internet and type in www.usd385.org to access our district web site. Select the “Parents” tab and then “Lunch Account Info”. Then click on “Information about Food Service.” Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Click here for instructions to access your student account information online.”

1. View Menu Information 2. Make a Meal Account Deposit 3. Check your Child’s Account Balance: you will need to enter your child’s last name and their student ID (note: the ID number is their 5-digit lunch number which is also the 5-digit number of your parent PowerSchool Guardian Web ID; student number also noted on your child’s class schedule)

To view monthly menus, pricing, special dietary needs and current information: Log on to the District web site (www.usd385.org) and select “District Info” and then “Support Services.” At the left hand blue tab select “Support Services” and then “Food Services”. At that page, you will see current food service information. Special dietary forms are available online or from Food Service. Please call the Andover Food Services office at 218-4603 and speak to Bonnie Scarth or Ann Katt with any questions you may have.

Matters of the mind and the heart:

“One must care about a world one will never see.” - Bertrand Russell

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NEW BELL SCHEDULE FOR AHS!

Beginning Monday, August 22, students and parents will notice a major change in our school schedule. The administration has adopted a standard, Monday-Friday, bell schedule. Along with eliminating the alternating Mon-Wed-Fri, Tues-Thurs bell schedule used in the past few years, the Advisory period has been moved to the end of the school day, following 7th hour. In addition to the advisory activities, advisory at the end of the day will assist students who may need a little extra homework time. Another benefit of placing all instructional class time prior to late afternoon is the impact on the student’s and teachers classroom when athletic teams require an early release. The change in this schedule will alleviate some of those classroom interruptions.

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2011-2012 0 hr (Jazz Band) 7:00-7:45 1st hour 7:50-8:37 2nd hour 8:42-9:29 3rd hour 9:34-10:21 4th hour 10:26-11:13 5th hour 11:18-12:35 A lunch 11:13-11:43 B lunch 11:41-12:11 C lunch 12:10-12:40 6th hour 12:40-1:27 7th hour 1:32-2:29 Advisory 2:24-2:50 Note: for seniors taking dual credit government through Butler Community College on

Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs mornings, please note your class time will be 7:05-8:35 a.m.

________________________________________________________ Thursday, August 18—first day for 8th graders promoted up from the middle school, students NEW to the district and foreign exchange students. A special orientation bell schedule will be mailed to your home in late July. Friday, August 19—first day for all students

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BELL SCHEDULE FOR FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

2011-2012 First Day of School for ALL STUDENTS

NOTE 1: We will NOT hold “ZERO” hour on Friday, August 19. (Jazz Band begins Monday, August 22 at 7:00 a.m.)

NOTE 2: Students with College Release and/or Dual Credit Government 1st or 2nd hour MUST be in the

high school and in attendance for the ALL school assembly that begins at 8:40.

1st Hour 7:50 – 8:40 (40 Minutes) - student agendas will be passed out during 1st hour

ALL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY 8:40 – 9:30

An announcement will be made to dismiss students by grade level to Gym A (11th and 12th)

and to the Auditorium (9th and 10th)

SENIORS will have a short meeting after…

JUNIORS with college classes will stay as well 2nd Hour 9:35 – 10:05 (30 Minutes) 3rd Hour 10:10 – 10:40 (30 Minutes) Break 10:40 – 10:50 (10 Minutes) 4th Hour 10:55 – 11:35 (40 Minutes) 5th Hour 11:40 – 1:04 A Lunch – 11:40 – 12:10 B Lunch – 12:11 – 12:41 C Lunch – 12:39 – 1:04

6th Hour 1:09 – 1:37 (28 Minutes)

7th Hour 1:42 – 2:10 (28 Minutes) TROJAN NITE CLASS MEETINGS 2:15 – 2:50 Class of 2014 (Freshman) – Auditorium with Mrs. Grier and Mrs. Anderson

Class of 2013 – Gym B with Mr. Merritt Class of 2012 – Commons with Mr. Baier Class of 2011 – Gym A with Mrs. Coffman

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

7:50 a.m.—2:50 p.m.

A special bell schedule will be mailed to students in late July

Orientation day for: All incoming freshman (8th graders who promoted up from the middle school)

Students who are NEW to the district Foreign Exchange Students

ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOLANDOVER HIGH SCHOOLANDOVER HIGH SCHOOLANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL Main office: 218.4600

1744 N. Andover Road Andover, Kansas 67002 Registrar/Counselor Office: 218.4203

July, 2011 Subject: Counselor Office Hours

Dear Andover High School Students and Parents,

Hope you are having a great summer! The start of the school year is approaching and the counseling

staff needs to communicate their operating hours for students to visit with a counselor regarding their

fall schedule and necessary schedule changes.

RETURNING students (includes freshman recently promoted from the middle school) should

review their 2011-2012 class schedule in PowerSchool. If you have problems or wish to change

your FIRST semester schedule we recommend students and parents visit with a counselor

BEFORE school starts per the schedule shown below.

Please note there are no counselors in the office during July

You may email your counselor if you have a question about your schedule.

They may not be in town so be patient for a response from them.

Please understand our Registrar, Darla Steinert, is not responsible

for making schedule changes and will have limited availability in July.

Following is a schedule of when the guidance counselors will be available to see students: Monday, August 1-3 Returning students

should email counselors

Counselor office CLOSED

Registrar in office- available for families

NEW to the district and returning students

with dual credit Butler issues

Thursday, August 4 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m NEW to the district ONLY – by appt;

call ahead to schedule an appt

Monday, August 8 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. NEW to the district ONLY – by appt;

call ahead to schedule an appt Tuesday, August 9* 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

RETURNING STUDENTS

Tuesday, August 9* 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. RETURNING STUDENTS

Wednesday, August 10* 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. RETURNING STUDENTS

Thursday, August 11 –

Friday, August 12

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Counselors will be available by

appointment only *There are no scheduled appointment times on these days. Students will sign in and wait their turn to see the counselor.

Are you a Foreign Exchange Student Host Family? Please call our Registrar, Darla Steinert,

at 218-4203 to provide the date your student will be arriving into the United States and to schedule

an enrollment appointment.

If you have any further questions regarding your schedule or need to make a special appointment to

speak with one of the counselors or the registrar please call the counselor office at 218-4203.

Mrs. Sue Coffman Mrs. Robin Anderson Mrs. Darla Steinert

Junior/Senior Counselor Freshman/Sophomore Counselor Registrar

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

2011-2012 Andover High School Fee Schedule

Student Name: ________________________________

Student Number: ______________

Grade: ______________________

$ 75.00 Enrollment/Textbook Fees Home of the Trojans

$ 25.00 Technology Fee

$ _____ Athletic Participation Pay-to-Play annual fee $50 (KSHSAA sponsored sports, including dance & cheer)

$ _____ SENIORS ONLY- Lifetouch portrait sitting fee for Hall Panel & Yearbook

$ 10.00 Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Class dues

$__________ District Activity Pass (Family $150, adult $50, student $45). Passes issued to immediate family members living in your

household ONLY. Print and complete the AHS District Athletic Pass form and return it to Andover High School

front office. You can purchase on-line or pay in the high school office.

$__________ School newspaper home delivery subscription $25 (Optional). Fill out form in Step 2 of on-line enrollment

$__________ Yearbook $50 (Optional)

Course / Activity Fees

$__________ Gym locker $1.00 (PE, weight training students or anyone participating in a sport)

$__________ Ceramics & Sculpture -- $10/semester. $__________ Drawing, Painting, and Studio Art- $10/semester. $__________ Jewelry - $35/semester $__________ Photo Journalism, Advanced Photo Journalism- $25/semester $__________ Auto Technology 1 & 2- $30/semester $__________ Metals Technology, $30/semester $__________ Intro to Woods Technology and/or Cabinet Making, $20/semester $__________ Choir Uniform, $25

$__________ Band Uniform, $25

$__________ Fines or other obligations from previous year(s) ____________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

$__________ TOTAL SCHOOL FEES

� On-line enrollment information/forms, including the payment of fees, should be completed by Friday, August 12th.

If writing a check for enrollment fees please make your check payable to Andover High School and bring or mail this form to the high school front office beginning July 12.

� Lunch Account Deposits are payable on-line. If you prefer to write a check it must be a separate check payable to “USD #385 Food Service.” Please write your child’s name and grade on the check.

Parent/Guardian Signatures required (if not paid on-line):

______________________________________ ____________________________________ Mother’s Signature (date) Father’s Signature (date)

Office Use: Amount $_________ Check #________ Cash ________On-line ____________

The Andover High School Booster Club is a community-based organization for parents, teachers, alumni,

and friends promoting communication, participation, and support for all AHS activities in whatever

capacity that is practical, ethical, and within the capabilities of the Club to promote sportsmanship,

student recognition, and community interest.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

AHS Booster Club provides support for all students, staff and faculty in various capacities. We

need volunteers working together to accomplish this. Below are some general areas where

we can use your help and participation.

Food donations for tailgates, Big Blue Review, and teacher appreciation events.

Volunteer to work with fundraising events such as merchandise sales at football &/or

basketball games.

Volunteer to help sell and/or set-up football reserved seating.

MEETINGS ARE HELD ONCE A MONTH, SEPTEMBER THRU APRIL. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE

A MEMBER OF BOOSTER CLUB TO ATTEND. PLEASE JOIN US AND SUPPORT AHS!

Andover High School Booster Club Officers

President - Celia Ralston Secretary/Treasurer - Rebecca Nichols

Committee Chairs : Big Blue Introductions - Julie Meisch

Magazine Sales - LouAnn Hansen

Membership - Debbie Pistotnik

School Supply Sales - Marcy DeKoning & Lisa Olson

Stadium Seat Sales - Linda Criser & Jo Ann Wreath

Teacher Conference Meals - Traci Pickert

Questions? - Contact Debbie Pistotnik, Membership Chairman at [email protected]

SAVE the DATES!!!

Meet Your Teacher Night is Wednesday, August 17th

***Trojan Round-Up Tailgate is Friday, August 19th***

Big Blue Review is Wednesday, August 24th AHS Gymnasium

Tailgate Dinner starts at 6:00 pm Introductions at 7:00 pm

2011 Spring Activities Funded

After Prom Fund - Jr/Sr Classes HUDL - Comprehensive Coaching Software - Football, Wrestling, Track, & Basketball Art Room Supplies - Art Dept.

Travel expense to Liberty Bowl - Cheerleaders Travel bags- Girls Basketball Glute/hamstring developers & hex bar - Weights Digital Scout Statware - Boys Basketball

Ceramics Class Supplies - Art Dept. Water-resistant warm-ups/Stunt Accessories/Spirit Signs - Cheerleaders Stat software/I-pod Touch/6-man Sled/Coaches platform - Football

Wind/Water proof jackets - Boys & Girls Golf Supplies for Periodic Tables - Chemistry Dept

Over $20,000 Funded!

MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Trojan Infantry — $20 minimum Includes family name in programs.

Trojan Spearman — $35 minimum Includes Trojan car window decal & family name in programs.

Trojan Chariotmen — $50 minimum Includes Trojan car window decal, license plate frame & family name in programs with student's

. names and year of graduation.

Trojan Business Booster — $100 minimum Business name listed in Programs.

---------------------------------------------------------------Complete, Clip & Return--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Andover High School Booster Club Membership Form

Level of Membership (check one): Make Checks Payable to AHS Booster Club _____Trojan Infantry _____Trojan Spearmen _____ Trojan Chariotmen _____Trojan Business Booster

Member Name (to be listed in program)______________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E-Mail ___________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________________________________ Names of Children & Year of AHS Graduation __________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I would like to help with: (check all that apply) _____Merchandise Sales _____Reserved Seating (Football) _____ Food Donations _____Wherever Needed!!

Please mail completed form along with your check to:

Rebecca Nichols - AHS Booster Club 13214 E. Bridlewood Wichita, KS 67230

Did you know…

The PARENT ISSUE of the Andover High School Newspaper,

THE BLUESTREAK

(created by our own News Publication and Photojournalism students)

can be delivered right to the home?!

Your child receives it free at school but parents may subscribe to receive it at home.

Get 12 issues mailed to your home for only $25.00! _______________________________________________________________________________ Parent Last Name Parent First Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code

Advertising: Please check box if you or someone you know might be interested in advertising in the school newspaper

Name of business: ________________________________ Person to contact: ________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Form must be turned in to the school office: Andover High School

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discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability,

religion and sex in all programs and activities of the district. Additionally,

discrimination on the basis of age is prohibited in employment.. Equal

Opportunity Employer.

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December 21 End of 2nd Quarter (43 Days) Dismiss 2 hrs. early (meet teacher credit time)

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Red-All Schools Closed, Teachers Inservice

White-All Schools Closed, Teachers off Duty

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District Office Mark A. Evans, Superintendent Dr. Andrew Koenigs, Associate Superintendent Tom Ostrander, Assistant Superintendent. Jim Freeman, Business Manager/Treasurer Keturah Austin, Communications (316) 218-4660

Andover High Robert Baier, Principal Gary Merritt, Asst. Principal Amanda Grier, Asst. Principal (316) 218-4600

Andover Central High Principal Doug Carr, Asst. Principal Cheryl Hochhalter, Asst. Prin. (316) 218-4700

Andover Middle Brett White, Principal Brent Jones, Asst. Principal (316) 218-4610

Andover Central Middle Principal Debra Regier, Asst. Principal (316) 218-4710

Cottonwood Elementary Shari Rooks, Principal (316) 218-4620

Robert M. Martin Elementary Dr. Crystal Hummel, Principal (316) 218-4720

Meadowlark Elementary Jody Baker, Principal (316) 218-4630

Prairie Creek Elementary Shelley Jonas (316) 218-4830

Sunflower Elementary Rita Decker, Principal (316) 218-4730

Wheatland Elementary Elton Armbrister, Principal (316) 218-4820

Food Service Ann Katt, Director (316) 218-4603

Transportation Julie Clopton, Director (316) 218-4621

Operations Bruce Sanderson/Exec Dir. of Operations (316) 218-4604

Technology Rob Dickson, Director (316) 733-3686

2011-2012 USD 385 PROFESSIONAL CALENDAR

Visit us online at www.usd385.org!

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CHILD NUTRITION APPLICATION

(Free & Reduced Lunch Benefit)

Will be available AFTER 07/20/2011

The  following  pages    

only  apply  to    

students  new  to    

Andover  Public  Schools.  

ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL – OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

2010-2011 NEW Student to the District Requirements WELCOME to Andover High School!

Darla Steinert, Darla Steinert, Darla Steinert, Darla Steinert, RegistrarRegistrarRegistrarRegistrar phone: 316.218.4203phone: 316.218.4203phone: 316.218.4203phone: 316.218.4203 Andover High SchoolAndover High SchoolAndover High SchoolAndover High School fax: 316.733.3677fax: 316.733.3677fax: 316.733.3677fax: 316.733.3677 1744 N. Andover Road1744 N. Andover Road1744 N. Andover Road1744 N. Andover Road email: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected] Andover, Kansas 67002Andover, Kansas 67002Andover, Kansas 67002Andover, Kansas 67002

Listed below is a check list of items needed for enrollment

Once you complete the initial “NEW to the district” enrollment request on the district website (www.usd385.org) I will receive notification of a new student and before I can activate your student to send you the account information needed to progress through the next on-line enrollment steps your proof of residency is required. You may bring to me at the high school, fax, email (with a pdf attachment) or mail to the high school. _____ Proof of Residency - Copy of current utility bill (gas or electric(gas or electric(gas or electric(gas or electric billbillbillbill)))) in

parent/guardian name. If If If If your residence is a your residence is a your residence is a your residence is a newly built newly built newly built newly built or purchased or purchased or purchased or purchased home, submit within 3home, submit within 3home, submit within 3home, submit within 30 days after your occupancy date0 days after your occupancy date0 days after your occupancy date0 days after your occupancy date....

_____ Copy of Housing Contract (signed and dated) and New Home Basement

Poured – If house is currently being built and not yet occupied _____ Copy of Housing Rental Agreement (signed and dated) - If just moved to

our District and not yet received a utility billing _____ Copy of Housing Sales Contract and Settlement Statement (signed and

dated) – If just purchased home and not yet received a utility billing __________________________________________________________________________ Once your residency is validated the Registrar will activate your student in our school and contact you with a parent log-in ID and Password to go into PowerSchool to navigate through the next phase of the on-line enrollment process Step 1: _____ Student Enrollment Demographic Information

_____ Permissions Information

_____ Home Language Survey

_____ Food Services Information

_____ Bus Transportation Information

_____ Health Information

Step 2: Contains supplemental forms for NEW – please look at the forms for both “Returning and NEW students” as well as the “For NEW to the District Only” sections.

_____ Transcript/Records Release Transcript/Records Release Transcript/Records Release Transcript/Records Release –––– print from “Step 2,” sign print from “Step 2,” sign print from “Step 2,” sign print from “Step 2,” sign &&&& return to Registrarreturn to Registrarreturn to Registrarreturn to Registrar ASAP as we need your child’s grade records for the ASAP as we need your child’s grade records for the ASAP as we need your child’s grade records for the ASAP as we need your child’s grade records for the inininin----person enrollment person enrollment person enrollment person enrollment

appointmentappointmentappointmentappointment Be sure to print off the Trojan Chat!Be sure to print off the Trojan Chat!Be sure to print off the Trojan Chat!Be sure to print off the Trojan Chat!

__________________________________________________________________________ Step 3: Payment of fees. Do not complete this on-line. At your enrollment appointment we will build your child’s schedule and take care of school fees at that time.

Call the Registrar to schedule Call the Registrar to schedule Call the Registrar to schedule Call the Registrar to schedule an an an an inininin----person enrollment appointment to meet with the person enrollment appointment to meet with the person enrollment appointment to meet with the person enrollment appointment to meet with the counselor, build your child’s class schedule, meet with counselor, build your child’s class schedule, meet with counselor, build your child’s class schedule, meet with counselor, build your child’s class schedule, meet with RRRRegistrar for additional egistrar for additional egistrar for additional egistrar for additional paperwork submissions anpaperwork submissions anpaperwork submissions anpaperwork submissions and pay your school fees.d pay your school fees.d pay your school fees.d pay your school fees.

Dates: Thursday, August 4, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday, August 8, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

If a Transcript Release was provided in time we hopefully will have received the If a Transcript Release was provided in time we hopefully will have received the If a Transcript Release was provided in time we hopefully will have received the If a Transcript Release was provided in time we hopefully will have received the following from the following from the following from the following from the prior schoolprior schoolprior schoolprior school ((((helpful to receive before enhelpful to receive before enhelpful to receive before enhelpful to receive before enrollment appointmentrollment appointmentrollment appointmentrollment appointment):):):): _____ Copy of Transcript from last school attended

_____ Withdraw Paper(s) from last school attended (you must be withdrawn from your prior school to enroll at AHS)

_____ Copy of Birth Certificate (Required) - typically provided by prior school

_____ Copy of Immunization Records- typically provided by prior school

Parent/guardian is responsible to provide the birth certificate and immunizationsParent/guardian is responsible to provide the birth certificate and immunizationsParent/guardian is responsible to provide the birth certificate and immunizationsParent/guardian is responsible to provide the birth certificate and immunizations and bring to enrollment appointment if prior school does not:and bring to enrollment appointment if prior school does not:and bring to enrollment appointment if prior school does not:and bring to enrollment appointment if prior school does not:

Please bring the forms (Please bring the forms (Please bring the forms (Please bring the forms (printed from Step 2 of the onprinted from Step 2 of the onprinted from Step 2 of the onprinted from Step 2 of the on----line process) line process) line process) line process) to your to your to your to your enrollment appointment:enrollment appointment:enrollment appointment:enrollment appointment: _____ Transcript/Records Release (if not previously submitted to Registrar) _____ Student Fee Schedule (including District Athletic Pass and/or school newspaper forms)

_____ Child Nutrition Application (completed and signed) – if applicable Available on-line in Step 2 after July 20, 2011

Other items to be handled at enrollment appointment:Other items to be handled at enrollment appointment:Other items to be handled at enrollment appointment:Other items to be handled at enrollment appointment: _____ Court Custody Papers (please bring most current copy if applicable) _____ Special Education IEP (please bring most current copy if applicable) & Educational

Placement Form

_____ Club Choice form (will be done at enrollment appointment

_____ Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (PPE) - downloadable from district web site

request from Registrar. If you have previously downloaded and have the PPE

completed and signed, bring it to your enrollment appointment. A NEW

Concussion Release Form is also required – Registrar can provide at your

appointment.

_____ Athletics Certificate of Transfer form; discuss with Registrar

2011/2012

A locker for your child will be assigned after August 8 and will be on your child’s schedule they will receive on their first day of school/orientation day, which is Thursday, August 18. A list of events for the orientation day will be provided to you at your enrollment appointment.

NEW STUDENT TO THE DISTRICT REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT AND CUMULATIVE RECORD

TO: ___________________________________ DATE: ___________________

___________________________________ Contact: ___________________

Phone: ___________________

___________________________________ FAX: ___________________

___________________________________

Dear Registrar:

This certifies that ___________________________________, ____________________,

Birth Date

_________ grade, will enroll at Andover High School on __________________________.

Please send all records for this student, including, but not limited to the following:

________Please FAX ASAP: UNOFFICIAL Transcript, birth certificate,

immunizations, and KIDS Identification No. (Kansas Schools only)

Please MAIL supporting documentation including:

_______ Withdrawal grades including percentages (%)

_______ OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS (high school and middle school/junior high school)

(please include dates/periods of attendance and grading scale)

_______ KIDS State Identification # (Kansas schools ONLY)

_______ Test records

_______ Immunization records

_______ Birth certificate (copy)

if applies Psychological and diagnostic evaluations

if applies Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) or Individualized Learning Plans (ILP), etc.

Public law 93-380, regarding the “Release of School Records”, has been modified by SB 182,

Article 5, Privacy of Pupil Records, 10947 that reads:

“A school district is not authorized to permit access to pupil records to any person without parental

consent or under judicial order accept that: Access shall be permitted to the following: Officials

and employees of other public schools or school systems including local, county or state

correctional facilities where educational programs leading to high school graduation are provided.

Where the pupil intends to or is directed to enroll, subject to the rights or parents as provided in

Section 10939.”

Please mail to: Andover High School Phone: 316.218.4203

Attn: Darla Steinert, Registrar FAX: 316.733.3677

1744 N. Andover Road

Andover, KS 67002

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Parent(s)/ Legal Guardian Signature Student’s Signature, if over 18