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A Message from Mr. Duncan

August 2019

8/13/2019

 
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Dear Parents and Students,
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It is with great pleasure I welcome you back for the 2019-2020 school year at Arlington High School! We have a long-standing motto at Arlington High, "There is something for everyone,""and I am excited to see that tradition of excellence continue this school year.

As always, the faculty and staff at AHS are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of each and every student, and I believe we will accomplish this by setting high academic expectations, making sure our students feel welcomed and supported, and giving our students unique opportunities that prepare them for college and career.

This year, I challenge our students and families to get involved and engage themselves in the school community. We have endless opportunities that await you. From our various academies and programs, such as the Academy of Engineering and Innovation and JROTC, to our 50+ clubs and athletics we stand by our motto - there's truly a place for you. Get involved. Volunteer. Discover relationships. And most importantly, be you.

Last year, our students accomplished amazing things. Our seniors garnered more than $31 million in scholarships. Our athletics shined, with many of our teams making it to the state playoffs. Our performing arts, including band, orchestra, choir, visual arts and theatre, captured countless awards, honors and rankings. Students took advantage of more shadowing opportunities, including at local businesses and the Memphis Grizzlies Media Team. And they increased their average ACT score by more than half a point.

I'm proud to say we set the bar high at AHS and our students continually step up to the plate. Let's continue the tradition this year. I encourage us all - students, teachers, administrators and parents - to be our best selves. Be the best Tiger you can be.

Sincerely,
Chris Duncan
AHS Principal

April 17, 2019

4/17/2019

 
April and May are a busy time here at AHS, as we have many activities planned in the next few weeks. Today kicks off EOC testing, and attached is our April/May At-A-Glance which includes dates for EOC and AP testing, as well as final exams. Please make sure your student is well rested and eats a healthy breakfast to help prepare them to end the year on a positive note.
 
This week on campus:
Purple Up Breakfast
Did you know April is Month of the Military Child? We will be celebrating our military families tomorrow morning from 7:00-7:30 in the AHS Library with breakfast. Invitations were mailed to our military families last week. If you have not received yours and would like to attend, please join us!
 
Q4 Interims
Q4 Interim reports will be sent home with all students tomorrow- Thursday, April 18.

Save the date:
  • April 17-25: EOC Testing Window
  • Thursday, April 18:
    • Q4 Interims sent home
    • PAVE College Signing at 2:00 in the AHS Rotunda
  • Friday, April 19: Good Friday  *No school for students
  • Thursday, April 25: AHS Spring Choral and Vocal concert at 7:00pm in the Mark E. Collins Theatre
  • April 29-May 3: Graduation Ticket Pick-Up before and after school outside the Guidance Office
  • Tuesday, April 30: AHS Spring Band Concert at 7:00pm in the Mark E. Collins Theatre
  • Thursday, May 2: AHS Spring Orchestra Concert at 7:00pm in the Mark E. Collins Theatre
  • May 6-8: Senior Exams
  • May 6-17: AP Testing Window
  • Friday, May 10: Cap & Gown Pick-up in the Varsity Gym from 11:00-12:00
  • Tuesday, May 14: AHS Graduation at Bellevue Baptist Church
  • May 22-24: Semester Exams 9th-11th Grade
 
Fine Arts and Athletic Events can be found on the AHS website or by clicking here
 
Thank you and Go Tigers!
Chris Duncan | Principal
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January 30th, 2019

1/30/2019

 
Good afternoon parents, 
 
Course selection for the 2019-20 school year is underway. Counselors are meeting with students through English classes this week and next to discuss four year plans, course updates, the course selection timeline and to provide individual advising. New courses for the 2019-20 school year include JROTC, Cyber Security II, AP Computer Science Principles, Dual Enrollment Oral Communication, Dual Enrollment Intro to Film and more! New courses, as well course descriptions and prerequisites can be found in the 2019-20 AHS Program of Studies located on the AHS website. 

Be our guest!
Please make plans to join us for our AHS Bound Academic Open House events. Families can explore our academic offerings, meet course instructors, talk about our college and career pathways, and learn about our academies. Breakout sessions will be held every 20 minutes. Dual enrollment, AP and honors course contracts will be distributed during the event. *This event is for new and returning students. If you know any new students interested in enrolling at AHS next year, please encourage them to attend.
 
*Rising 9th grade: Tonight from 6:00-8:30.
*Rising 10th-12th grade: Tuesday, February 5 from 6:00-8:30

Dual Enrollment Informational Meeting
Arlington High School is proud to partner with four post secondary institutions to provide students the opportunity to earn college credit through dual enrollment courses. If your student is interested in enrolling in a dual enrollment course, a parent meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5 at 5:30pm in the AHS Auditorium. Please join Ms. Dixon, Dual Enrollment Coordinator, to discuss the dual enrollment program, qualifications and prerequisites, as well as the TSAC dual enrollment grant. Representatives from the University of Memphis, UT Martin, Southwest Tennessee Community College, and Tennessee College of Applied Technology will be present to answer questions and provide additional information on their programs.
 
Save the date:
  • Jan. 29: AHS Bound for rising 9th grade from 6:00-8:30 PM
  • Feb. 1:
    • FAFSA Deadline for Seniors
    • Senior Order Day for graduation
  • Feb. 2: ACT Bootcamp  *Visit the AHS website for information and registration
  • Feb. 5:
    • Q3 Interim grade reports will be sent home
    • AHS Bound for rising 10th-12th grade from 6:00-8:30
  • Feb. 8: Senior Parent Roundtable at 7:05am in the AHS Library
  • Feb. 9: National ACT Test  *Late registration window Jan. 12-18
 
Fine Arts and Athletic Events can be found on the AHS website or by clicking here.
 
Thank you and Go Tigers!
 
Chris Duncan | Principal

November 07th, 2018

11/7/2018

 
Good afternoon parents,
 
We are entering the third week of Quarter 2. Interim reports will be sent home on Friday, November 16. Please encourage your student to stay on top of assignments and due dates. 
 
The Wizard of Oz
Please join us as the Mark E. Collins Theatre presents the Wizard of Oz. Opening night is this Thursday November 8. Tickets are $12 for children and seniors, and $15 for adults. See the attached flyer for show times and dates. See you there!
 
ACT Bootcamp
The next ACT Bootcamp will be offered on Saturday, December 1. The all day session is FREE and will be conducted by Jane Ross instructors. Click here to sign up.
 
This week at AHS:
  • Wednesday, Nov. 7:
    • Balfour Senior keepsake/announcement order day
    • ACT 30+ Club Meet at 8:30am
 
Save the date:
  • Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec. 1: ACT Bootcamp
  • Dec. 19-21: Semester One Exams
  • Jan. 7: 1st day of Semester Two
 
Fine Arts and Athletic Events can be found on the AHS website or by clicking here.
 
Thank you and Go Tigers!
 
Chris Duncan | Principal

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October 24th, 2018

10/24/2018

 
Good evening parents,
 
Just a reminder report cards will be sent home with all students this Friday, October 26.
 
EPSO Week
It is Early Post Secondary Opportunity (EPSO) week across the state of Tennessee. All week we are recognizing the EPSO's we offer at AHS. If you are on social media, check out AHS TigerLife and the videos they created highlighting our EPSO offerings.
 
This week at AHS:
  • Wednesday, Oct. 24: PSAT for registered 10th and 11th graders
  • Friday, Oct. 26: Q1 reports cards sent home
 
Save the date:
  • Tuesday, Oct. 30: Senior ACT Re-Take
  • Wednesday, Oct. 31: Balfour keepsake/announcement presentation (during school day)
  • Thursday, Nov. 1: TN Promise scholarship deadline for Seniors (www.tnpromise.gov)
  • Friday, Nov. 2:
    • Deadline to register for the December 8 ACT. Visit ACT.org for more information.
    • Senior Parent Roundtable in the AHS Library at 7:05am
  • Wednesday, Nov. 7: Balfour keepsake/announcement order day
  • Nov. 19-23- Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec. 19-21: Semester One Exams
  • Jan. 7: 1st day of Semester Two
 
Fine Arts and Athletic Events can be found on the AHS website or by clicking here.
 
Thank you and Go Tigers!
 
Chris Duncan | Principal

 

October 16th, 2018

10/16/2018

 
Good afternoon parents,
 
We hope everyone enjoyed Fall Break. The end of the grading period is this Friday, October 19. Report cards will be sent home with all students next Friday, October 26.
 
NCAA Eligibility and Recruiting
Make plans to join Mr. Steve Smith, Associate Athletic Director in the Office of Compliance at Mississippi State University for a talk on college eligibility and recruiting rules. The meeting will be held this Thursday at 6:00pm in the AHS Auditorium. Flyer attached.
 
PSAT Deadline has been extended
The deadline to sign-up for the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) has been extended to Friday, October 19. The PSAT is a National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. Scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships. The test will be administered on Wednesday, October 24 and is open to Sophomores and Juniors. Cost is $16. Sign-up in the Counseling Office. Flyer attached.
 
This week at AHS:
  • Thursday, Oct. 18: College Fair (during the day)
  • Friday, Oct. 19: End of Q1
 
Save the date:
  • Wednesday, Oct. 24: PSAT
  • Friday, Oct. 26: Q1 reports cards sent home
  • Tuesday, Oct. 30: Senior ACT Re-Take
  • Saturday, Oct. 27: National ACT Test date. Register at ACT.org. Deadline is 9.28.18.
  • Thursday, Nov. 1: TN Promise scholarship deadline for Seniors (www.tnpromise.gov)
  • Friday, Nov. 2:
    • Deadline to register for the December 8 ACT. Visit ACT.org for more information
    • Senior Parent Roundtable in the AHS Library at 7:05am
  • Nov. 19-23- Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec. 19-21: Semester One Exams
  • Jan. 7: 1st day of Semester Two
 
Fine Arts and Athletic Events can be found on the AHS website or by clicking here.
 
Thank you and Go Tigers!
 
Chris Duncan | Principal
 

October 04th, 2018

10/4/2018

 
Good Morning Parents,
 
Next week is Fall Break. We hope everyone has a safe week. The end of the grading period is the week after Fall Break. Please encourage your student to stay on top of assignments and due dates. Q1 ends Friday, October 19.
 
PSAT Deadline has been extended
The deadline to sign-up for the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) has been extended to Friday, October 19. The PSAT is a National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. Scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships. The test will be administered on Wednesday, October 24 and is open to Sophomores and Juniors. Cost is $16. Sign-up in the Counseling Office. Flyer attached.
 
Important Dates for Senior Parents
October 1: FAFSA application opens  (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
November 1: TN Promise scholarship deadline  (www.tnpromise.gov)
 
This week at AHS:
  • Monday, Oct. 1: TN Promise meeting for all Seniors during the school day
  • Friday, Oct. 5: Senior Parent Roundtable in the AHS Library at 7:05am
 
Save the date:
  • Oct. 8-12: Fall Break
  • Thursday, Oct. 18: NCAA Eligibility Meeting
  • Friday, Oct. 19: End of Q1
  • Wednesday, Oct. 24: PSAT
  • Saturday, Oct. 27: National ACT Test date. Register at ACT.org. Deadline is 9.28.18.
  • Nov. 2:
    • Deadline to register for the December 8 ACT. Visit ACT.org for more information
    • Senior Parent Roundtable in the AHS Library at 7:05am Nov. 19-23- Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec. 19-21: Semester One Exams
  • Jan. 7: 1st day of Semester Two
 
Fine Arts and Athletic Events can be found on the AHS website or by clicking here.
 
Thank you and Go Tigers!
 
Chris Duncan | Principal


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September 19th, 2018

9/19/2018

 
Good afternoon,
 
It's Homecoming week at AHS! Join us Friday as we host Liberty Tech out of Jackson, TN. Kickoff is at 7:00pm. 
 
Vaping: Today’s Cigarette
Arlington Community Schools is excited to soon launch a new self-help series for parents! Topics will range from teen depression and suicide to popular social media apps, tips on helping your child in school and everything in between. But first, we want to tackle a rising and serious issue that’s spreading across the United States: teen vaping. It’s today’s cigarette, and teens are lead to believe it’s safe. We encourage you to read the first article in our two part series, Vaping: Today’s Cigarette (attached below). And be on the lookout for the new self-help series, coming soon!
 
Viewing Grades
Just a reminder all grades should be viewed in PowerSchool. Schoology is used as the learning management system and provides an avenue for teachers to distribute information and assignments to students. Student work can be viewed in Schoology, but the grades are reported in PowerSchool.
 
NCAA Eligibility Meeting
Attention middle school and high school athletes and parents! Make plans to join Mr. Steve Smith, Associate Athletic Director in the Office of Compliance at Mississippi State University for a talk on college eligibility and recruiting rules. The meeting will be held at 6:00pm on October 18 in the AHS Auditorium.
 
PSAT
Registration is now available for the Practice-SAT. The PSAT will be administered during school on Wednesday, October 24. This is an optional test available to 10th and 11th grade students. Registration fee is $16. For more information, please contact the Guidance Office.
 
This week at AHS:
  • Thursday, Sept. 20: Empowered by Schoology Parent Tech University session. Click here for more information.
 
Save the date:
  • Tuesday, Oct. 2: Senior ACT Re-Take Day here at AHS *More information will be shared
  • Oct. 8-12: Fall Break
  • Thursday, Oct. 18: NCAA Eligibility Meeting
  • Friday, Oct. 19: End of Q1
  • Wednesday, Oct. 24: PSAT
  • Saturday, Oct. 27: National ACT Test date. Register at ACT.org. Deadline is 9.28.18.
 
Fine Arts and Athletic Events can be found on the AHS website or by clicking here.
 
Thank you and Go Tigers!
 
Chris Duncan | Principal

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September 11th, 2018

9/11/2018

 
Good afternoon,
 
Welcome to interim week! Q1 interim reports will be sent home with all students this Wednesday, September 12.
 
Parent Conference Night
Online scheduling is now open for Parent Conference Night. Conferences are scheduled for next Monday, September 17 from 4:00-7:00. Click here to schedule a meeting with your child's teacher.
 
Parent Tech University is back!
AHS Parent Tech University is a learning opportunity designed with our parents in mind.  Join the AHS technology team for hands-on sessions around Schoology and Citizenship in the Digital age. Fall classes are now forming. Seats are limited. Learn more and register at http://arlingtonhs.acsk-12.org/parent-tech-university.html.
 
NCAA Eligibility Meeting
Attention middle school and high school athletes and parents! Make plans to join Mr. Steve Smith, Associate Athletic Director in the Office of Compliance at Mississippi State University for a talk on college eligibility and recruiting rules. The meeting will be held at 6:00pm on October 18 in the AHS Auditorium.
 
PSAT
Registration is now available for the Practice-SAT. The PSAT will be administered during school on Wednesday, October 24. This is an optional test available to 10th and 11th grade students. Registration fee is $16. For more information, please contact the Guidance Office.
 
Here is a look at what is going on this week at AHS:
  • Wednesday, Sept. 12:
    • Q1 Interim reports will be sent home
    • Freshman Parent Round table – 7:05 am in the AHS Library
  • Thursday, Sept. 13: Sophomore Parent Round table – 7:05 am in the AHS Library
  • Friday, Sept. 14:
    • Junior Parent Round table – 7:05 am in the AHS Library
    • The Balfour Representative will return Friday, September 14th during all lunches outside the cafeteria to collect class ring orders and deposits. $60 deposit is required to place an order.
Save the date:
  • Monday, Sept. 17: 
    • In-Service day for teachers *No School for students
    • Parent Conference Night 
  • Tuesday, Oct. 2: Senior ACT Re-Take Day here at AHS *More information will be shared
  • Oct. 8-12: Fall Break
  • Thursday, Oct. 18: NCAA Eligibility Meeting
  • Friday, Oct. 19: End of Q1
  • Wednesday, Oct. 24: PSAT
  • Saturday, Oct. 27: National ACT Test date. Register at ACT.org. Deadline is 9.28.18.
 
Fine Arts and Athletic Events can be found on the AHS website or by clicking here.
 
Thank you and Go Tigers!
 
Chris Duncan | Principal

September 06th, 2018

9/6/2018

 
Good morning,
 
We hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day. A few reminders for the short week:
 
Attention Senior Parents
Have you signed up for the Senior Newsletter? Have you seen the Senior Handbook? Ms. Dixon and Ms. Chisum met with all Seniors on Friday and shared important Senior information. If you have not seen the Senior handbook, please ask to see it. Important dates and deadlines are approaching. To be added to the Senior newsletter, please email Ms. Chisum at lea.chisum@acsk-12.org.
 
PowerSchool
The PowerSchool Parent Portal opened last week. If you have created a PowerSchool account in the past, you will continue to use that same account and login credentials. Usernames, passwords and linked family members have not changed. If you are new to to Arlington Community Schools, account setup information was mailed the week of August 20. If you forgot your login or need assistance, please contact the Attendance Office. 901.867.1541 ext 7003
 
Schoology Parent Access
Schoology parent access letters were sent home with students last week. If you need help setting up an account or have not seen the access letter, please contact Shawna Segerson, Curriculum Technology Teacher, at shawna.segerson@acsk-12.org
 
Parent Tech University is back!
AHS Parent Tech University is a learning opportunity designed with our parents in mind.  Join the AHS technology team for hands-on sessions around Schoology and Citizenship in the Digital age. Fall classes are now forming. Seats are limited. Learn more and register at http://arlingtonhs.acsk-12.org/parent-tech-university.html.
 
Here is a look at what is going on this week at AHS:
  • Friday, Sept. 7: Senior Parent Roundtable in the AHS Library at 7:05am
 
Save the date:
  • Wednesday, Sept. 12:
    • Q1 Interims will be sent home
    • Freshman Parent Roundtable – 7:05 am in the AHS Library
  • Thursday, Sept. 13: Sophomore Parent Roundtable – 7:05 am in the AHS Library
  • Friday, Sept. 14:
    • Junior Parent Roundtable – 7:05 am in the AHS Library
    • The Balfour Representative will return Friday, September 14th during all lunches outside the cafeteria to collect class ring orders and deposits. $60 deposit is required to place an order.
  • Monday, Sept. 17: 
    • In-Service day for teachers *No School for students
    • Parent Conference Night *Sign-ups will open soon
  • Oct. 8-12: Fall Break
  • Friday, Oct. 19: End of Q1
 
Fine Arts and Athletic Events can be found on the AHS website or by clicking here.
 
Thank you and Go Tigers!
 
Chris Duncan | Principal

 
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