Three New Courses at AHS Next Year
Currently in the throes of course selection? Perhaps we can make your decision easier (or, more difficult, sorry.) AHS will offer two new electives and one new non-credit course next year: Business Management, CAD and Lifeguard Training. Descriptions follow:
Business Management
General Elective | Grades 9-12 | UC & CSU approved
Learn all the skills you need to be an entrepreneur: how to do your accounting, create effective marketing campaigns, write a business plan, and even how to file your taxes. Class includes a number of field trips to exciting local businesses with interesting business models. Practice your new skills by starting and running a small enterprise on campus. Social entrepreneurs welcome! This course is a great complement to your study of culinary arts, visual arts, web design or other fields where most people are self-employed. It could even lead to starting your own business or getting a job in sales or accounting right out of high school.
Take this course if... you are interested in starting your own business.
For more information: Send an email to mwalden@ausdk12.org or visit Ms. Walden in Room 202.
CAD (semester)
Applied Art Elective | Grades 9-12 | UC & CSU approved
Learn about the design process as it relates to engineering, architecture and industrial manufacturing. Use powerful software to create 2D drawings and 3D models of functional and artistic pieces. This is a hands-on class: we study a particular need; we make stuff; we break stuff (for Science, of course.) This semester-long class will be offered twice next year: once in the fall, and once in the spring. Students who take it fall semester may have an opportunity to take an advanced second semester in the spring, but this is not guaranteed. This is one of just two technical electives available for freshmen and sophomores (and our first new one in over ten years!)
Take this course if... you are good at visualizing things in three dimensions and like the idea of using a computer to design tools, buildings, furniture, appliances and more.
For more information: Send an email to jcastle@ausdk12.org or stop by Room 109B. Read more about the software we'll be using by searching for "Autodesk Fusion 360."
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (semester)
Non-credit Course | Grades 10-12
Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Being a lifeguard carries a significant professional responsibility, but lifeguarding also offers opportunities for professional growth. Experiences as a lifeguard can help one develop professional and leadership skills that will last a lifetime—through college, career and family. Gain practice creating a personalized job resume. Discuss and practice interview questions. Become a more confident candidate for agencies who are hiring. Special requirements: Must be 15 years of age. Must have the ability to swim 300 yards Freestyle and Breaststroke. Must be able to complete the following in less than 1:40sec: Jump in water, swim 15 yards, recover a brick from 13ft depth and swim back to wall while carrying brick.
Take this course if... you want to want to be a lifeguard. Duh.
For more information: Contact your counselor.
Girls Wrestling Wins NCS; Boys Place Strong at Tournament
Congratulations to the Albany High School Girls Wrestling team on winning the 2018 NCS Championship on Saturday, Feb. 10th at Albany High School. The team will now compete at the CIF State Championship Tournament on Friday/Saturday, Feb. 23-24 at the Visalia Convention Center! Congratulations to Coach Jason and Coach Melinda on a job well done!
The Albany boys deserve some recognition too—they placed 4th at the NCS Championship tournament on Friday/Saturday, Feb. 9-10 at Newark Memorial H.S. The team will now compete in the NCS Championship tournament on Friday/Saturday, Feb. 23-24 at James Logan H.S. Congratulations Coach Rose and Coach Manny!
AUSD Summer School
AUSD Summer School is currently enrolling students. This 4-week, free program will be held from June 25 - July 20 with a holiday taken on July 4. The program will be held at Cornell Elementary School. The courses being offered are English and History. Students who have failed an English or History class and need to make up those credits in order to graduate will be given priority enrollment. Students who have received a D in English or History may also request an opportunity to improve their grade in summer school, but enrollment to these students will be given on a first-come, first-served basis based on space in the program. Registration forms are now available in the counseling office.
The deadline to register for AUSD Summer School is Friday, May 4 or before. If you need to make up credits for English or History classes that you've earned a D or F in, please turn in your registration forms by May 4 or before. Early registration is encouraged as changes can me made up to the day Summer School begins. Enrollment space is limited. Forms are in the counseling office.
Spring Sports Late Registration Period (2/5 - 2/8)
Did you miss the Spring sports Registration Deadline on Feb. 1st? If so, do not worry because our Late Spring Sports Registration will take place beginning Monday, Feb. 5th at 8:00am and will run thru Thursday, Feb. 8th at 6:00pm. All student-athletes that register during the Late Registration period will be cleared to begin practicing on Friday, Feb. 9th. Please be sure to upload your updated Medical Clearance Form to your online athletic registration. Hard or email copies cannot be accepted! If you have any questions, please contact the AHS Athletics Office or visit our registration webpage for step-by-step instructions on how to complete your registration (see link below).
http://www.goalbanyathletics.org/page/show/2811225-registration
Two Ways to Help AEF and Albany Schools
The generous owner of Little Star continues to donate 10% of what you spend on the first Monday of each month to the Albany Education Foundation. Join us at 1181 Solano Avenue. Or call 526-7827 for take out. Either way, Albany schools will benefit.
Our major fundraiser for the year, our annual Chocolate and Champagne Gala, will be held on Saturday, February 10th at Northbrae Community Church (941 The Alameda in Berkeley) Tickets at $30 each are available. Child care for toilet-trained children is available with advance reservation, and a donation of $5 per child is requested. Contact AEF President Dianne McNenny at 527-8476 for tickets and child care. Proceeds from that event will be split with the Albany Community Foundation.
Thank you from AEF
Eat Pizza, Help Support AHS Theater Ensemble
The Albany High School Theater Ensemble will be having a fundraiser on January 25th at Zachary's Berkeley location (1853 Solano Ave.) The money will help with the production of "Peter and the Starcatcher", our Spring musical. In order to take part, people must show this flyer when paying.
A Look Ahead to Spring Sports
Spring sports tryouts are just around the corner. Below is some important information that will help you prepare for the upcoming spring sports season.
Online Registration Window
Registration for Spring sports will close on Thursday, Feb. 1st @ 3:00pm. Late registration will take place between Feb. 5th-Feb. 8th ONLY. Late registrants will not be cleared to tryout/practice until Monday, Feb. 12th. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please be sure to follow all instructions on the athletic registration webpage. Online registration can be found here.
Medical Clearance Forms
Students are required to have a physical examination certifying that the student is fit to participate in extracurricular athletics. The Medical Clearance Form must be completed and signed by a physician each school year on or after July 1st. Any Medical Clearance form signed by the doctor before July 1st (June 1st-Football only) cannot be accepted. Medical Clearance Forms must be uploaded to your online athletic registration account in order to be cleared. No hard or email copies will be accepted.
Medical Clearance Forms can be downloaded and printed from here.
Tryout Information
Sports tryouts are scheduled to begin on Monday, Feb. 5th after school. For exact tryout/practice locations and times, you should contact your respective coach directly. Coach contact information can be found here.
Spring Sports Parent Meeting
Our Spring Sports Parent Meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 7th at 7:00pm in the AHS gym. All parents of students participating on a spring sports team are expected to attend this informative meeting. Please make it a priority to attend!
Albany Athletics Website
Be sure to visit the Albany Athletics website. Please be sure to use this new site to find all Albany Athletics related information. Most information will no longer be available on the AHS website.
GO ALBANY!
Support Girls Varsity with a Meal From Britt-Marie's This Wednesday
Dine at Britt-Marie's restaurant (lunch, dinner or takeout) on Wednesday Jan. 17th (until 10 p.m.) and a percent of all sales will be donated to the AHS girls varsity soccer team. Plus, buy raffle tickets for great prizes! Thank you for helping the team raise the required funds to keep practicing and strong!
Britt-Marie's
1369 Solano Ave. (across from CVS)
(510) 527-1314
