Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message. I hope you and your family had a great Spring Break!
Student Self-Assessment of Social, Emotional and Behavioral Functioning: Wednesday, April 30
During advisory this Wednesday, April 30, we will be administering our twice annual student self-assessment of social, emotional and behavioral functioning. This overview provides more information about the tool and answers common questions. While participation is encouraged, students can opt themselves out on Wednesday. Parents and guardians can also opt out their children using this form no later than Tuesday, April 29. The mental health team in Andover Public Schools (APS) will be present on site during the screening, able to view student responses “live,” and able to intervene if students indicate the need for immediate assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Ryan Fielding, APS Clinical Director, at ryan.fielding@andoverma.us.
Summer Geometry Course Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 1
Students taking Algebra 1 in Grade 9 this year have the opportunity to take Geometry over the summer if they are interested. The course will meet Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, beginning Monday, June 23, and concluding Thursday, July 24. The cost is $600, and the deadline to register is this Thursday, May 1. For more information, please see the Summer Math Course Overview.
Senior Safari: Deadline to Register is Friday, May 2
Senior Safari is a substance-free, all-night graduation party that is sponsored by parents and completely separate from other end-of-year senior activities. It takes place in the field house on the night of Monday, June 2, after our graduation ceremony. The cost is $58 per senior, including a t-shirt, and the deadline to register is this Friday, May 2. Requests for financial assistance can be e-mailed to the Senior Class Sponsors, Mr. Scott Armstrong (scott.armstrong@andoverma.us) and Ms. Holly Breen (holly.breen@andoverma.us). For more details on the event, and to register, please visit the Senior Safari 2025 Website.
Junior Prom: Saturday, May 3
Our Junior Prom is this Saturday, May 3, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm at Atkinson Country Club in New Hampshire. Students must arrive prior to 7:00 pm and remain for the duration of the event. Guests who do not attend AHS must bring a valid picture ID to be admitted. Please note that all school rules apply, and there will be no tolerance for any students who make poor choices involving alcohol, vaping devices, drugs or other illegal substances. Students may be breathalyzed and their belongings searched at any point during the event. We want to make sure all attendees have a fun and safe experience, and I encourage all parents and guardians to have a conversation with their students about expectations for the event. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Michelle Chachus, one of the Junior Class Sponsors, at michelle.chachus@andoverma.us.
Virtual Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting: Tuesday, May 6
Our Senior Class Sponsors, Mr. Scott Armstrong and Ms. Holly Breen, will be hosting a virtual senior parent/guardian meeting next Tuesday, May 6, at 6:30 pm via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to review all of the important dates and activities for seniors during their last month of high school. The link for the meeting will be included in the Sunday message next week.
Spring Musical: Thursday, May 8; Friday, May 9; and Saturday, May 10
Our Theatre Arts Program will be performing You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown next Thursday, May 8; Friday, May 9; and Saturday, May 10. For details on performance times and ticket prices, please visit www.andovertheatrearts.com.
Advanced Placement Exams: Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 16
Advanced Placement (AP) exams begin next Monday, May 5, and continue through Friday, May 16, and this is the complete schedule. Please note the following reminders:
· All students taking AP exams should get a good night’s sleep and arrive at school by 7:30 am for morning exams and 11:30 am for afternoon exams.
· Students taking digital and hybrid exams will be allowed to test on their own computers as long as they have downloaded the Bluebook app. School-issued Chromebooks will also be available.
· Students taking digital and hybrid exams must know their college board username and password in order to access the exam. Students should follow these directions if they cannot remember their username and/or password.
· For each AP exam, students should bring their own non-mechanical pencils and pens, along with a calculator when necessary. Students will only be allowed to enter the exam room with these items. Students may not bring cell phones, backpacks, or other bags into the exam room.
· On any day that your student only has a morning exam, he or she will be allowed to leave school after the exam has concluded and will be excused from all classes for the remainder of the day.
· On any day that your student only has an afternoon exam, he or she is not required to attend school in the morning and will be excused from all classes prior to the exam. However, he or she must make arrangements to arrive at school no later than 11:30 am.
· Please note that some afternoon exams will conclude after 2:30 pm, and students will need to provide their own transportation home.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions or concerns. Thank you for your support of Andover High School, and have a great evening!
