* Attention Seniors Who Park in the Senior Lot: Due to the upcoming town election, students who park in the senior lot will not be allowed to bring cars to school on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. On that day, seniors will be required to find other means of transportation to and from school. This will allow parking for voters and volunteers involved in the election. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Phillips in the main office. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Advanced Placement late registration period requires an additional $15.00 per test. Please bring a check for $106.00 to Mrs. Cain in the counseling office so the test can be ordered. The late period deadline is March 26th.

The Andover Public Schools have contracted with Alert Now for our reverse 911 notification system. Some of the features of the Alert Now system has that our current list serv does not are that Alert Now allows for larger emails, attachments, and graphics; therefore, starting in December, the Andover High School will be switching from our old limited list serv system to the higher capacity Alert Now system. The Alert Now system accesses its parent/student contact information from our X2 Student Information Management System (SIMS). It is important that we have updated parent email addresses so we may keep you informed of important Andover High School information, events, and activities. Unfortunately, our old list serv system does not have names associated with email addresses, so we are unable to simply transfer the data from one system to the other. The High School Administration is asking you to please contact Ms. Gould, Registrar at cgould@aps1.net with your name, student name, and email address you would like added or amended to this information. The system can only accommodate one email address.

As we move forward with this transition, please be aware that you may be receiving “test” emails.

Thank you for your cooperation.

ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL’S SUSTAINABLE GARDEN PROJECT NEEDS TOOLS!
THE GARDEN WILL BE APPEARING IN THE CENTRAL COURTYARD IN SPRING 2010
Do you have gently used garden tools you could give (not loan) to AHS’s Sustainable Garden Project? Are you willing to buy and donate tools? Purchased donations can be made from local stores such as Rocky’s Ace
Hardware in North Andover, Bruckmann’s in Lawrence and Dodge Grain in Salem, NH.
Here are some of the tools we need:
6 PRUNERS
GLOVES (30 pair)
2 HAND SAWS
6 PRUNING SAWS
4 METAL RAKES
2 METAL LEAF RAKES
2 PUSH BROOMS
4 SHOVELS
AN ALUMINUM SCOOP SHOVEL
2 PICK-AXES
We have placed a large box in the main office for your donations and thank you for your help. Questions? Please contact mcutler@aps1.net

The Girls Basketball game vs. Central Catholic on Friday, March 5 at the TD Garden is at 4:15. Tickets are on sale in the athletic department for $8.00 each. Tickets that are purchased at the Garden on Friday will be sold for $13.00 each.

The new AHS 2010 - 2011 Course Catalog is now available. Click on the link below or access it from the Quick Links List

Information on nominations for various Teachers Awards are now available for anyone to download. Learn how you can nominate your favorite teacher by reading the DESE Memos [Additional info...]

Please remember if you do not feel it is safe for your child to attend classes on a stormy day -- even if classes are in session -- then keep him/her home. This will not count as an unexcused absence. Please call in your child on their own school’s absent line to let them know you are keeping them home for the day due to inclement weather. Remember YOU must call, not your child. [Additional info...]

Online Course Request Frequently Asked Questions

(See Additonal info below for powerpoint presentation on online course selection.)

1.Q: I can’t log in.
A: Please remember that your password is case sensitive. Type it in exactly as it is printed. It is easy to mistake the number ‘1’ for the letter ‘l’, so look closely at your password. If you try to log on and are unsuccessful 5 times, your account will automatically be disabled. If you are unsuccessful at logging in, please note any error message you receive and contact Dr. Luz Valverde at: LValverde@aps1.net

2.Q: How do I disable the pop-up blocker?
A: To disable the pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer:
Open Internet Explorer. On the Tools menu, point to Pop-up Blocker, and then click ‘Turn Off Pop-up Blocker’.

To disable the pop-up blockers in Firefox:
Go to the Tools menu and click on ‘Options’. Click on ‘Content’. Uncheck the ‘Block pop-up windows’ box. Click ‘OK’

3. Q: Some of the information on the ‘My Details’ page is wrong.
A: If this information is incorrect, please contact Dr. Luz Valverde at: LValverde@aps1.net. In your email, be sure to include the correct information.

4.Q: What about teacher level recommendations?
A: Incoming 9th graders will see the course the teacher is recommending when you click on the request tab and view the list of courses. Current AHS students will receive teacher level recommendations in person on March 11th – 12th.

5.Q: How many credits do I have to register for?
A: You need to sign up for a minimum of 7.5 credits. If you are requesting an additional elective for .5 credit this must be listed as an alternate course. You must state in the counselor notes that you want 8.0 credits.

6.Q: How do I sign up for an alternate elective?
A: On the course request screen scroll down to the alternate section and select your request. Please write your counselor a note indicating which course the alternate would replace.

7.Q: I want to take a level that is different than the one recommended by my teacher.
A: You need to select the course level that you are interested in signing up for. In order for the counselor to approve this course you must print the course request form and both student and parent must complete the level waiver portion.

8.Q: Can I edit my requests?
A: You cannot edit your requests after you click on ‘Post’. Before that time, you can edit them as often as you like. However your final selections must be posted by March 26, 2010.

9.Q: I want to take a course that’s not listed.
A: All eligible courses are listed. If you believe there is an error in the selection, please contact Dr. Luz Valverde at: LValverde@aps1.net.

10.Q: I completed my requests, now what do I do?
A: Once you click on ‘Post’ your requests will be sent to your Guidance Counselor. Now, you need to print a copy of the ‘Student Course Request Form’ and have your parent or guardian sign it. To print a copy, click on ‘Reports’ at the top of the page and select ‘Student Course Request Form’. Once the form is printed and signed, you must return it to your guidance counselor by March 26th.

11.Q: When will I get my schedule for next year?
A: Your schedule will be mailed during the summer.

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The WHMS February Newsletter is now availabe for your reading pleasure. [Additional info...]

Members of WHMS Outing Club have a chance to attend this baseball game on Sunday, May 30, 2010. [Additional info...]