The ACAD Daily Wednesday, Dec. 11

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Monday – B Week, B Day 9:45 Advisory

Tuesday – B Week, A Day 9:45 MMM Wear your Ugly Holiday Sweater!

Wednesday – B Week, B Day – Late Start

Thursday – B Week, A Day 9:45 Advisory

Friday – B Week, B Day 9:45 Time to ask teachers questions or just hang out!

Anouncements

Please remember no cell phones in the PH

December Menu

The Freshmen Class won the coin drive for Project Safe! Yall can dress down this Friday!

Exciting Elective Opportunities for Next Semester – There’s still time!

We still have spots available in several exciting electives for the upcoming semester! Whether you’re looking to enhance your speaking skills, get creative, or explore new interests, we’ve got something for you.

Some of the available electives include:

Public Speaking Honors
Journalism-Yearbook
Mixed Media Art
Robotics
Introduction to Racquet Sports

And more!

Don’t miss the chance to be part of these engaging and enriching classes. If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to Mrs. Bowles at jbowles@athensacademy.org.

Look for CANDY during Exam Week from the Honor Council.

It is a sweet reminder from your peers on the HC to finish the semester with HONOR, INTEGRITY, and HONEST!

Winter Dance: Feb. 1 in Baseball Facility!

Talent Show: Thursday, Feb. 27 in PH!

Congratulations to freshman Kaitlyn Lanefor being named

Spartan of the Week! (Week of December 2):

“Kaitlyn has been a remarkable asset to the Athens Academy flag football team. Even while recovering from an injury, she remained steadfast in her commitment, diligently attending practices to master the intricacies of the game and uplifting her teammates during games with her positive attitude. Her perseverance and dedication were rewarded when she was unexpectedly called upon to fill the critical role of Center during the team’s first-round playoff game. This opportunity showcased her confidence, versatility, and unwavering support for her teammates. The coaches are excited to see her continued growth and development as a player.”

– Alan Weiler, Head Coach Varsity Flag Football

Girls Flag Football

Congratulations to the girls team for advancing to the State Playoffs for the 2nd time in program history (3 years). The team was defeated by Long Co Thursday by a score of 0-20 to end the season.

Varsity Football

Congratulations to Coach Josh Alexander for being named the Score Atlanta Private School Coach of the Year! He was recognized yesterday (Sunday) during the Score Atlanta Football Awards Banquet in Atlanta!

Congratulations to the players and Coach A for All Region recognition!

2024 Region 8A D1 – All Region Team

Coach of the Year: Josh Alexander AA

Player of the Year: Keyon Standifer AA SO

Defensive Player of the Year: Jeremiah Wingfield AA SR

1st Team Offense

QB – Hampton Johnson AA SR

RB – Jamari Welch AA SR

WR – Bryan McClendon AA SR

OL – Buck Talley AA JR

1st Team Defense

DL – Elijah Echols AA JR

LB – Tucker Rhodes AA JR

LB – Jalen Welch AA SO

DB – KJ Whitehead AA SR

2nd Team Offense

TE – Crawford Grow AA SR

OL – John Humphries AA SR

OL – Hank Stephens AA SR

2nd Team Defense

DL – Abhi Chawla AA SO

LB – Cash Cowart AA JR

Honorable Mention

Jack Hardin SR

Land Johnson SO

Grayson Stafford SO

Ben Bush JR

The Peer Support Project (PSP) gathered at Ms. T’s home on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 to stuff 15 holiday stockings bound for the Boys & Girls Club of Flint, Michigan. Stats show that 68 % of those under the age of 18 in Flint live in poverty. They are a city of great need. Participating PSP members were Hadley Spurlock, Annie Luke, Eva Saraf, Sophia Coppins, Julia Drake, Ben Daniels, and Oswaldo Jara Rivera. Group teacher sponsor is Lorraine Thompson.

The Drama Club held its Annual Holiday Service Party at the home of club sponsor, Lorraine Thompson on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. In addition to food, hot cider, and making gingerbread houses, Drama Club members also make 75 holiday cards for residents of a local nursing home. Those in attendance were Andrew Caldwell, Sofia Dean, Annie Luke, Graham Williams, Alex Tally, Parker Minter, Alex Hutchinson, Isla Jane Eady, Ben Pabis, Charlie Sanderlin, Hadley Spurlock, Christina Chronos, Mariah Henderson, Ella Deedy, Abby Pylant, Elizabeth Paschal, Renee Cargill, Julia Drake, Emilee Stortz, and Mikaella Murph.

The Drama Club did its annual Holiday Service Shopping the morning of Saturday, December 7, 2024. HT Garrard, Hadley Spurlock, and Ms. T, shopped for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter and for two clients of the Sparrow’s Nest.

Spartan Spotlight_ Guilhereme Damasceno

Attention Students!

You can make online requests to add or change your second-semester electives. Please note that only students who wish to add or change an elective need to submit a request. Be sure to check SpartanNet for detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to complete your request.

Other Important Reminders:

Not all students will need to request an elective. If you’re happy with your current electives, no action is required.
Students enrolled in Band & Orchestra do not need to re-enroll for the second semester.
Academic sections will not be adjusted to accommodate elective requests.
Priority will be given to upperclassmen when processing elective requests.
Freshmen wishing to drop a study hall must be in good academic standing. Additionally, requests for a second elective will need parent and Registrar approval.
Tutoring Services: If you receive tutoring, please include a note with your request so we can ensure your schedule is properly coordinated.
Only electives for which you meet the prerequisites will be available for selection.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bowles at jbowles@athensacademy.org

EXAM SCHEDULE

	Monday 12/16	Tuesday 12/17	Wednesday 12/18	Thursday 12/19	Friday 12/20
8:45-10:45	Block 1 Exam	Block 3 Exam	Block 5 Exam	Block 7 Exam	Make-up exams
11:55-12:25	Lunch **	Lunch **	Lunch **	Lunch **	Winter Break
12:30-2:30	Block 2 Exam	Block 4 Exam	Block 6 Exam	Block 8 Exam	Winter Break

Academic classes will be held whether or not an exam is given, and students are expected to attend all of their academic classes; students should know whether or not to expect an exam in the fall and the spring or if their classes will have alternative assessments instead.
Students are expected to stay for the entire testing time (block) and may not leave if they finish early.
Mrs. Zalac must approve pre-arranged absences.
When students have free blocks, (non-academic) electives, or study halls, they needn’t attend school although students may be on campus; we will have supervision for students who need to be on campus for the entire day (bus riders or others who need to stay).
Students who receive extended time should be proactive about their exams and be sure that they have time for lunch if they have two exams in one day.
As always, the honor code will be followed and enforced.

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 only.

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