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Improved Attendance and Academic Support Policy:

Attendance Policy:

At our institution, we value regular attendance and strive to provide students with the support they need to succeed. Here's our attendance policy:

  1. Absences with Parental Note: Students are allowed a maximum of 5 absences per semester with a valid parental note. These notes are essential to ensure that your absences are excused.

  2. Excessive Absences: Exceeding the allowed 5 absences with parental notes will result in an "FA" (Failing Attendance), which is equivalent to an "F" grade for the course.

  3. No Winter Break Attendance Makeup: Please note that attendance hours cannot be made up during the Winter break, so it's important to manage your absences carefully.

  4. Failing a Class: If you fail a class during the Fall semester, you will need to retake the class to earn the credit.

Credit Recovery:

We offer credit recovery options for students who need to improve their grades:

  1. Credit Recovery Eligibility: Credit recovery is available for courses with a grade between 50-59, excluding "FAs."

  2. Timing: Credit recovery must be completed during the following semester, allowing students the opportunity to catch up and improve their grades.

Are you failing a class? Not sure how to approach the situation?

If you find yourself struggling with a class and aren't sure how to address it, here's what you can do:

  1. Open Communication: Reach out to your teacher to discuss your concerns. If you're uncomfortable talking to your teacher directly, you can send them an email.

  2. Counselor Assistance: Follow up with your counselor, who can help facilitate communication and provide guidance to get you started on a path to success.

Need to make up attendance hours or require academic support?

We offer two options for students who need to make up attendance hours or seek academic assistance:

Option 1: Intersession Support

  • Available During Breaks: Intersession Support is available during October (for current Fall semester courses) and April (for current Spring semester courses) breaks.

  • Hours: Monday to Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

  • Location: Students meet in the Cafeteria and are then dismissed for small group sessions by content areas.

  • Goal 1: Work on improving your grade up to a passing level (60).

  • Goal 2: Make up attendance hours from the previous quarter only.

Option 2: After-School Tutoring --- TBA - Not Active at this time

  • Days and Times: After-school tutoring is available on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m., and it is located in the Media Center.

  • Goal 1: Receive extra help and tutoring in any subject by filling out the form on the AHS homepage.

  • Goal 2: Make up attendance hours before the end of the semester.

We are committed to your academic success, and these policies and support options are designed to help you achieve your goals. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance.