Archie MS/HS Whirlwind News

Our Mission: “LEARNING FOR LIFE.” The mission of the Archie R-V School District is to provide a high quality education in a safe, positive environment to foster lifelong success for all.

Our Vision: The vision of the Archie R-V School District is to be a district where everyone experiences success.

THE ARCHIE R-V BOARD, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF BELIEFS

• We believe all students and staff members deserve a safe and productive environment.

• We believe that positive, supportive student and teacher relationships, as well as community partnerships, are vital to student success.

• We believe in recruiting and retaining an inspiring, innovative staff.

• We believe in developing a staff which utilizes best instructional practices.

• We believe in high expectations and accountability for all.

• We believe in equipping learners to become successful citizens in a diverse society.

• We believe in fostering lifelong curiosity and resourcefulness in all learners.

I hope everyone was able to enjoy their Thanksgiving, spend some quality time with friends and family, and find some time to relax! We have had an exciting November as you can hopefully see from some of the items in this newsletter. I wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season!

We used a different format for Parent Teacher Conferences this year and would greatly appreciate your feedback. We want to make sure conferences were meaningful for you and your student. We ask that you take a moment to complete this brief survey- https://forms.gle/vyW9i7WoV2bymm2N6.

Always remember to contact your child's teacher any time you have questions or concerns. I encourage you to check grades in the SIS parent portal frequently. Our goal is to work together so that all students can be successful!

Reminder on Chromebooks: Please make sure your students bring their Chromebooks charged and ready to go every day ready for school. I suggest students plug-in and charge their Chromebook every night before they go to bed, and leave it close to their backpack to make sure they bring it with them in the morning.

Dec. 13th- 2nd, 4th, and 7th hour

Dec. 14th- 3rd, 6th, and 8th hour

Dec. 15th- 1st hour and make-up exams

Please make sure students are rested, prepared, and in attendance on exam days.

Students are exempt from semester exams if-

• December 1st: No School
• December 6th: STUCO Sr. Citizen Luncheon
• December 8th: MS/HS Winter Concert @ 7:00 pm
• December 15th: Early Release and Winter Break begins @ 1:00 pm

In the event that the school system needs to close, the district may implement the use of an AMI day. Schools are granted a maximum of five days that could be designated as AMI days. We believe that serving our students face-to-face is always the best case scenario, however, these days will be used if necessary.

AMI day procedures for students:

1. We will follow an early release schedule as it relates to course schedule and class times. The

schedule can be found on page 5 of the student handbook.

2. Students will join their class Google Meet for each course at the start of each course period.

3. Students will be dressed appropriately and in an appropriate location in the home, such as a

kitchen table, desk, or living room couch. Bedrooms and bathrooms are not appropriate locations.

4. Students will turn their camera on and mute their microphone unless prompted to turn it on by the

teacher.

5. The student’s teacher will take attendance. Students must be present and on time at the Google

Meet.

6. The student’s teacher will provide direct instruction of new material, review previous assignments,

etc.

7. Google Meet sessions should last approximately 15-20 minutes.

8. If the student is unable to connect to the Google Meets due to lack of internet access, it is the

student’s responsibility to contact all teachers via email. Students are expected to complete

assignments immediately upon return to school.

9. Assignments will be posted to Google Classroom.

10. The last portion of the class period may be spent on Google Meet in class discussion. The

teacher may use the time to answer assignment questions, or the teacher may close the Google

Meet to provide students with independent work time.

11. This process will repeat for each course throughout the day.

12. Lunch and advisement are break time. Students will not meet with their advisement teacher.

13. Using the early release schedule will allow students time in the afternoon to work on and

complete assignments.

The Whirlwinds Booster Club is looking for a few more interested fans, community members or alumni to purchase a brick to be engraved. The bricks are located at the Archie Sports Complex.

Archie High School students have the opportunity to take dual credit classes through the University of Central Missouri (UCM). Students can begin classes when they are a sophomore, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and counselor/principal recommendation. Students choosing to earn high school credit and three hours of college credit must be independent, motivated students. All dual credit classes are online with an instructor from UCM, not Archie. Students must be able to problem solve, manage their time, and use resources through UCM to complete college level work. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Mell in Academic Services.

Students should begin looking at their class schedules in the Tyler SIS portal for 2nd semester. If students are thinking about any schedule changes, see Mrs. Macrander in Academic Services to schedule an appointment. Make sure to have a couple of choices in mind since some electives are at or near capacity.