GOOD MORNING ALTON HIGH,
HERE ARE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR December 8, 2023
(Introduce yourself)
Freshman Elf Day
“Freshman, don’t forget today is Elf Day. During passing periods for 1st, 2nd and 3rd hours look for elves hidden in the halls. If you find one, take it to any student or staff member wearing the pink Link Crew shirt in exchange for a treat.”
FINALS EXEMPTION POLICY
Students EARN the privilege of being excused from final exams through, HARD WORK, GOOD GRADES and GOOD BEHAVIOR.
Students who meet the criteria to be excused from final exams may opt to take final exams to try to raise their grade.
Finals Exemption Criteria:
The student must have a passing grade of A or B for the semester.
The student may have no more than 6 absences and only 2 of these may be for college visits.
Absences include but are not limited to: unexcused, excused, medical, and college visits.
Non-absences include but are not limited to: field trips, early exit for activities, and e-learning.
Exempt students cannot have any attendance referrals (tardy, loitering or skipping).
The student cannot have more than 6 discipline points in Skyward and no in school or out of school suspensions.
Dual Credit and AP classes may not be eligible for final exemptions (please check with your teacher).
NOURISHING NEIGHBORS
HELP FIGHT HUNGER IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY WORKING TOGETHER ON A GROUP SERVICE PROJECT
ROOM B165
MONDAY 3:15 TO 4:15
AHS BOOK CLUB
MEETING 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY
3:15 IN THE LIBRARY
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
ENGLISH READING AND WRITING LAB
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
3:25 TO 4:25
ROOM B207
ACTIVITY BUS AVAILABLE
SCIENCE HOMEWORK LAB
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
3:25 TO 4:25
MONDAY–MR WHITE B304
TUESDAY–MR SPAINHOUR B351
WEDNESDAY–MR GAITHER B302
THURSDAY–MRS CRAMER B336
MATH HOMEWORK LAB
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
3:25 TO 4:25
YOU MUST HAVE A PASS FROM YOUR TEACHER
TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE
YOU MUST HAVE A PASS TO RIDE THE ACTIVITY BUS HOME
YOU MUST BRING ASSIGNMENTS TO WORK ON AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO ASK
Gingerbread House Decorating Competition
German Club is hosting a Gingerbread House Decorating Competition on Wed. 12/13 in B150 afterschool from 3:20-4 p.m. Pick up a sign up sheet and flyer in room B150 and get your team of 2-4 persons together. For the cost of $20 per team receive a kit to decorate. Gift Card Prizes will be given to the winning teams in the categories of Classic and Creative.
GUIDELINES FOR WINTER SPORTS
Must be wearing your school ID to attend any event.
If you are in Redbird Nest, you must wear your school ID but your Redbird Nest card can be on your phone.
Students – No bags or purses of any kind.
No food or drink allowed in.
ATHLETIC EVENTS
TUESDAY DECEMBER 12th
BOYS AND GIRLS BOWLING VS EDWARDSVILLE @ 3:00
ATHLETIC EVENTS
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13TH
BOYS BOWLING VS MARQUETTE @ 3:00
ATHLETIC EVENTS
THURSDAY DECEMBER 14TH
BOYS AND GIRLS BOWLING VS O’FALLON @ 3:00
ATHLETIC EVENTS
FRIDAY DECEMBER 15TH
BOYS BASKETBALL VS BELLEVILLE EAST @ 7:30
Athletic Results
Wrestling was in action at CM on Saturday Brayden Drew finished 6th at 144 lbs.
Boys Bowlers had a nice showing at Abe Lincoln Tourn on Saturday in Springfield finishing 6th out of 16 teams. Leading the way for Alton was Sam Ottwell with a 1232 series. Sam finished 15th and Gabe Futhey finished 22nd overall.
RIDDLE OF THE DAY
JOKE OF THE DAY
Why is cinderella so bad at soccer?
She kept running away from the ball
THANKS FOR WATCHING ALTON HIGH
AHS Athletic Event Attendance Policy
All students must have their school ID to be able to enter any athletic event. If you do not have your school ID you will not be admitted to the game.
All Middle School and Elementary Students must enter the athletic event with an adult or chaperone and remain with the adult or chaperone at all times
LEAPING LIZARDS
ANNIE AND THE WHOLE GANG ARE COMING TO THE AHS STAGE IN APRIL OF 2024
DADDY WARBUCKS AND GRACE
MISS HANNIGAN, ROOSTER AND LILY
BERT HEALY AND THE BOYLAN SISTERS
FDR, SERVANTS AND RESIDENTS OF HOOVERVILLLE
ANNIE AN THE ORPHANS AND SANDY
REHEARSALS BEGIN FIRST WEEK OF MARCH
JOIN THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR MORE INFO
The classroom code is gz25d6k
FINAL EXAMS…THEY’RE COMING
DO IT ONCE, DO IT RIGHT, GET IT OVER WITH…ANONYMOUS
THERE ARE NO SECRETS TO SUCCESS. IT IS THE RESULT OF PREPARATION, HARD WORK AND LEARNING FROM FAILURE…GENERAL COLIN POWELL
TIPS FOR FINALS
DO THE STUDY GUIDES
ASK QUESTIONS
READ IT…WRITE IT…SAY IT
SCHEDULE TIMES TO GO ALL IN ON STUDYING
USE PAST NOTES, TESTS, AND QUIZZES
TIPS FOR FINALS
TURN OFF THE TV, PHONE AND MUSIC
GET ORGANIZED
PRIORITIZE
REWARD YOURSELF
GET SOME SLEEP
POSITIVE IMAGERY
EAT RIGHT
BE PREPARED
