Hello Students and Families:

We are almost 75% through this school year!! The 3rd quarter ends tomorrow, March 13th. This month we’d like to share several resources available to students and families to help support you. We also have some grade specific information to share with you.

Course selection for 2026-2027 School Year The course selection process for the 2026-27 school year is underway!

• The week of March 2nd, counselors presented to 9th-11th grade students in social studies classes. A slideshow with elective offerings was shared with all students. Students will be able to select their courses through their Aeries student portals from 3/2 until 3/16 at 9 a.m. 

• Earlier this month a Parent Square went out to all students and families with details around course selection and specific programs and course requirements. 

• Please note: Preliminary recommendations for Math and Language courses will be added in the coming weeks. Some courses will not be offered next year due to low enrollment. Other courses may overenrolled. In these cases, you will be placed in your alternative course. Schedules will not be finalized until Opening Day in August.

3rd Quarter Grades The 3rd Quarter ends Friday, March 13th. 3rd Quarter grades will be available in Aeries by the end of next week. Remember that 3rd Quarter grades do not post onto the transcript but are a good indication of how you are doing in your classes. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s grades, please contact your child’s teacher directly. Teachers’ email addresses can be found in Aeries. 

Note to Seniors and families of Seniors  As mentioned above, please be aware that any Senior who receives a D or F grade for 3rd Quarter in a class that is needed for graduation will be receiving a 3rd Quarter Warning Letter the week of March 23rd. This letter outlines the credits needed for graduation. In the middle of 4th Quarter, any Senior who still has a D or F in a class needed for graduation will receive a 4th Quarter Warning Letter, and if they are not within 10 credits of meeting requirements will have their graduation tickets held until the day before graduation.

Reminder of Academic Support Available to All Students

• Grades/Academic Support  If you have any questions about your grades or class assignments, we recommend that you reach out to your teachers directly. You can email your teachers from your AUSD Gmail account; their names should automatically pop up when you type in the last name of the teacher.  

• Students can also get help from their teachers during Advisory on Wednesdays and Fridays. Use Google Classroom or Canvas to find information about assignments and due dates. Progress Report grades are a good indicator of how you are progressing in your classes. There is still time to raise your grade before the end of the semester (June 5th).

Subject Specific Support for Students

Math Hour Come get math support from math teachers and peers!

• Mondays, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Room A-313

• Tuesdays, 4:10-5:10 p.m., Room A-313

World Language Hours Come get extra help in your world language class from your teachers after school:

• French: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Room A-210

• Mandarin: Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Room A-212

• Spanish: Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Room A-213

English Hour Listen to the Bulletin for information about the next English hour, an opportunity to get help from your English teachers after school.

Concurrent Enrollment in Community College  Students in grades 9-11, are you interested in taking a community college class this summer? Berkeley City College will be at AHS on Tuesday, April 14th at Lunch and Contra Costa College will be on campus at Lunch on Wednesday, April 22nd. Come learn about the enrollment process and course offerings. Listen to announcements in the Bulletin closer to the date for locations.

Summer School AHS Summer School will run from June 15, 2026 to July 15, 2026 (no classes on 6/19 & 7/3)  at Marin Elementary School.. Students who have earned a D or F in a Math, English, or Social Studies course can apply. Students who have received D's in a Math, English or Social Studies course may repeat the course in Summer School and the grade can be replaced for college eligibility.  Counselors have started notifying families whose students are being referred for summer school. 

Space for Summer School will be limited. Priority will be given in this order: 12th graders, 11th graders, 10th graders, then 9th graders based on class status during Spring 2026. Students who have failed a class have priority over all other students.

Upcoming Dates/Events

End of 3rd Quarter                             March 13, 2026

Course Selection Due                        March 16, 2026    

Professional Development Day, NO SCHOOL        March 20, 2026

Diversity Week                                  March 23-27, 2026

AHS Prom, 7p.m. - 10 p.m.,               April 4, 2026

Spring Break, NO SCHOOL             April 6-10, 2026

Berkeley City College on campus @ Lunch      April 14, 2026

Contra Costa College on campus @ Lunch      April 22, 2026

Postsecondary Options Night for Juniors, 7 p.m.    April 22, 2026

Community College Fair @ Lunch                     April 29, 2026