Thursday, March 17, 2016

PSSA Testing Starts in April

Students in the 8th grade will be taking state PSSA tests this school year. The dates below were updated March 14.  Read more about PSSA testing in the 8th grade from the blog. 


PSSA TESTING:

  • April 11, 12, 14 & 15 - PSSA English-Language Arts
  • April 19, 20, & 21 - PSSA Mathematics
  • April 25 & 26 PSSA Science

ELECTRONIC DEVICE NOTICE:
Testing regulations prohibit the use of all electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads or other electronic readers during testing times. All cell phones, pagers, portable listening or recording devices, or any device with photographic capability must remain at home or in a locker.

ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS

Avoid scheduling doctor appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA exams is a state requirement.


Students should read and review the Code of Conduct for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.

Spring Break Starts Monday



Monday, April 10 to Monday, April 17
Spring Vacation - No School

Tuesday, April 18

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Warmer Weather Dress Code Reminder


As the weather gets warmer, students need to be mindful of the school dress code. Click here to read more.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Take a Survey!

AMS faculty and staff are conducting a survey on communication and community events. Please add your input! Thanks in advance!

Monday, March 14, 2016

Important March and April Dates

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Monday, March 21 - Friday, March 25 - No School/Spring Vacation
Monday, March 28 - School in Session
Tuesday, March 29 - Report Cards



Saturday, April 9 9:00am 9th Grade Scheduling Workshop
Monday, April 11 8:00am 8-11AM PSSA TESTING - English-Language Arts
Tuesday, April 12 8:00am 8-11AM PSSA TESTING - English-Language Arts
Wednesday, April 13 TWO HOUR DELAY
Thursday, April 14 8:00am 8-11AM PSSA TESTING - English-Language Arts
Friday, April 15 9th Grade Scheduling Worksheet due to the MS Office
Friday, April 15 8:00am  8-11AM PSSA TESTING - English-Language Arts
Tuesday, April 19  8:00am PSSA TESTING - MATH
Tuesday, April 19 12:00pm Video Conference World War II Museum "Science and Technology"
Wednesday, April 20 8:00am PSSA TESTING - MATH
Wednesday, April 20 12:00pm [Event] Video Conference World War II Museum "Women's Role in WWII"
Thursday, April 21 8:00am PSSA TESTING - MATH
Thursday, April 21 8:00am  12:00pm [Event] Video Conference International Spy Museum "Spy School 101"
Monday, April 25 8:00am  PSSA TESTING - SCIENCE
Tuesday, April 26 8:00am PSSA TESTING - SCIENCE
Tuesday, April 26 12:00pm Video Conference World War II Museum "Japanese Internment"