Auburn HighLights
Volume 8, No. 1 Auburn High School July, 2005
Tutoring, Graduation Exam Preparation Schedules
The after-school tutoring program begins September 7, in Room 217 from 3:15-4:15 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons for the remainder of the school year. The current schedule is for English tutoring on Tuesdays, math and science on Wednesdays, and social studies on Thursdays. A late bus is available for students.
Students who need help with graduation exam objectives may work in the 217 lab on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons with computer tutorials. Students in the Class of 2006 who have not passed all sections of the exam are eligible to receive special tutoring prior to each testing period (September, December, March) and can call Dr. Betty Burgess (821-5786) to get more information. We will have graduation exam workshops from 8:30-11:30 on February 25 and March 4, the two Saturdays immediately prior to the March testing. We encourage all sophomores, who will be taking the test for the first time, as well as any juniors and seniors who have not passed the test to attend these workshops. We will also have a summer graduation program for five or six weeks for students in the Class of 2007 who have not passed all sections of the exam after the March testing.
Students with excessive unexcused absences can attend our AAA Saturday program from 8:30-11:30 (dates listed on the calendar) to avoid receiving an FX (failure due to absences) in any of their classes. Students will register for this with Ms. Coleman at the front desk in the main office.AP/IB Fee Information
AP exams fees are $82, and all students taking AP courses are required to take the exams. Please make checks payable to AHS. If your son/daugher is taking multiple exams, please send one check to each of their AP teachers. Exams fees may be paid between August 15th and October 14th.The IBO has increased fees for the IB Diploma Candidates. The total for the program is now $630. Senior IB students have already paid a $200 deposit. The remaining amount of $430 for the senior IB students is due by Sept. 16. The IB Juniors must pay a $230 deposit by. Sept. 16. Checks should be made out to AHS and given to Mrs. Sherel Perry.
Financial aid is available. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Perry at 887- 4983.
Wednesday, August 3
Sophomore and New Student Orientation
Tiger Tracks
Parents and students are invited from 8 - 12 starting in the auditorium and ending with lunch in the new gym. The students will get their schedules and go through a rotation of short presentations to learn more about the high school. They will be able to buy lockers for $10, put money in their cafeteria account. pay class dues (usually $20), and parents may join PTA.
Thursday, August 4 - Senior Orientation
Friday, August 5 - Junior Orientation
Students may come any time from 9 to 11 a.m. in the cafeteria. They can pick up schedules, pay for lockers ($10), pick up pre-paid parking hang tags, pay class dues (Seniors - $40; Juniors - $35), and put money in their cafeteria account.
Classes Begin August 15, 2005
Daily Bell Schedule
(Warning bells are rung only for lunch waves)
7:45 Warning Bell
7:50 1st Period Begins
9:28 1st Period Ends
9:34 2nd Period Begins
11:12 2nd Period Ends & 1st Lunch Begins (800 Building)
11:18 3rd Period Begins
11:45 Warning Bell to end 1st Lunch
11:50 1st Lunch Ends & 2nd Lunch Begins
(2nd Lunch – 100 & 200 Buildings)
12:15 Warning Bell to end 2nd Lunch
12:20 2nd Lunch Ends
12:25 3rd Lunch Begins (3rd Lunch – 500 Building)
12:50 Warning Bell to end 3rd Lunch
12:55 3rd Lunch Ends & 4th Lunch Begins
(4th Lunch – 300, 600, Band & P.E.)
1:26 3rd Period Ends
1:32 4th Period Begins
3:10 School Dismisses
Parents, please stress to your students the importance of regular and prompt attendance for all classes.