First Day of School… A  Day Tuesday, August 13

8:10 – 8:50 – Advisory (40 min.) – when not taking photos, students should be in Advisory

8:15-8:25 (grade 11 photos)

8:25-8:35 (grade 10 photos)

8:35-8:45 (grade 9 photos)

8:50 – 9:00 Passing Time

9:00 – 10:20 – Block 4 (80 min.)

10:20 – 10:30 Passing Time

10:30 – 11:50 – Block 3 (80 min.)

11:50 – 12:00 Passing Time

12:00 – 1:50 – Block 2 (80 min.)

1st Lunch (11:55 – 12:25)

2nd Lunch (1:25 – 1:55)

1:55 – 2:00 Passing Time

2:00 – 3:20 – Block 1 (80 min.)

Welcoming Assembly  Schedule (B Day) Wednesday, August 14

Late Start

8:45-9:55- Block 8 (70 min.)

9:55-10:00 Passing Time

10:00-10:40- Assembly (40  min.)

10:40-10:45 Passing Time

10:45-11:55- Block 5 (70 min.)

11:55 – 12:00 Passing Time

12:00 – 1:50 – Block 7 (80 min.)

1st Lunch (11:55 – 12:25)

2nd Lunch (1:25 – 1:55)

1:55 – 2:00 Passing Time

2:00 – 3:20 – Block 6 (80 min.)

Honor Council Assembly and Advisory (A Day): Thursday, August 15

8:10 – 9:25 Block 1  (75 minutes)

9:30 – 10:30 Honor Assembly

10:30 – 10:40 BREAK

10:40 – 11:55 Block 2  (75 minutes)

11:55 – 1:55 Block 4  (back to usual schedule)

1st Lunch (11:55 – 12:25)

2nd Lunch (1:25 – 1:55)

2:00 – 3:20 Block 3  (back to usual schedule)

Afternoon Pep Rally Schedule (B Day) Friday, August 16

8:10 – 9:30 – Block 5 (80 min.)

9:30 – 9:35 Passing Time

9:35 – 10:55 – Block 6 (80 min.)

10:55 – 11:10 – Break (15 min.) 

11:10 – 12:30 – Block 7 (80 min.)

12:30 – 12:35 Passing Time

12:35 – 2:20 – Block 8 (75 min.) 

1st Lunch (1:05 – 1:35)

2nd Lunch (1:20 – 1:50)

2:30 – 3:20 – Pep Rally (60 min.) – Meet at advisory @ 2:25 and walk together to pep rally (be @ Spartan Center @ 2:35). You’ll be getting your yearbooks in advisory too (if you haven’t already!)

***Everyone must attend the pep rally. You may not be checked out during this time. You may not drive over to the Spartan Center unless you have special permission from the Deans***

Special/Professional Dress Days (This Thursday for Honor Ceremony)

• A dress shirt is required along with one of the following: sports coat, sweater, or tie
• Professional-length skirts, dresses or slacks, and blouses are required; length should be mid-thigh or longer and considered appropriate for school.
• Dress shoes are required (fashionable, tidy, clean sneakers are permitted).
  

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  Spirit Dress Days (This Friday)

  • On days of competitions or events, participants may wear team or organization-approved apparel.
  • On specified days, all students may wear Athens Academy T-shirts.
  • Dress code bottoms are required.
    

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OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Student Council Class Officer Election Information

Wednesday, August 21: Class Officer Candidate Sign-Ups Available on Deans’ Door

Wedensday, August 28, 8:00am: Class Officer Candidate Mandatory Meeting with Mrs. Farmer

Wednesday, August 28, 8:00am: Speeches Due to Mrs. Farmer and GLCs by 8:00am

Friday, August 30, 9:45am: Speeches Given during Class Meetings, Voting Occurs

*Candidates will be disqualified for not meeting deadlines*

***To find out more information about Student Council, stop by the Deans’ Office to chat, ask one of our Student Body Officers, or email Mrs. Farmer!***

Check out this link:  Student Government Constitution

Classes end on Wednesday, May 22. Students only need to attend on Thursday (5/23) and Friday (5/24) if they have a scheduled exam. 

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 on Thursday, 5/23.

Click HERE for World Language Exam Info!

Alexander Bryan May 20

Matthew Reilley May 20

Mac McDonald May 21

Hays Harriman May 23

Brooks Laughlin May 23

KP DeMent May 24

Wats Dorris May 25

Emma-Jane Kirk May 28

Beckett Newland May 29

Kate Drew May 30

Kingsley Lavender May 30

Classes end on Wednesday, May 22. Students only need to attend on Thursday (5/23) and Friday (5/24) if they have a scheduled exam. 

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 on Thursday, 5/23.

Click HERE for World Language Exam Info!

Alexander Bryan May 20

Matthew Reilley May 20

Mac McDonald May 21

Hays Harriman May 23

Brooks Laughlin May 23

KP DeMent May 24

Wats Dorris May 25

Emma-Jane Kirk May 28

Beckett Newland May 29

Kate Drew May 30

Kingsley Lavender May 30

Classes end on Wednesday, May 22. Students only need to attend on Thursday (5/23) and Friday (5/24) if they have a scheduled exam. 

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 on Thursday, 5/23.

Click HERE for World Language Exam Info!

Alexander Bryan May 20

Matthew Reilley May 20

Mac McDonald May 21

Hays Harriman May 23

Brooks Laughlin May 23

KP DeMent May 24

Wats Dorris May 25

Emma-Jane Kirk May 28

Beckett Newland May 29

Kate Drew May 30

Kingsley Lavender May 30

Classes end on Wednesday, May 22. Students only need to attend on Thursday (5/23) and Friday (5/24) if they have a scheduled exam. 

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 on Thursday, 5/23.

Alexander Bryan May 20

Matthew Reilley May 20

Mac McDonald May 21

Hays Harriman May 23

Brooks Laughlin May 23

KP DeMent May 24

Wats Dorris May 25

Emma-Jane Kirk May 28

Beckett Newland May 29

Kate Drew May 30

Kingsley Lavender May 30

AP Policy & Exam Details

SENIORS

• The last day of class for seniors is May 8; exams may be given May 9-10; teachers will work with their students regarding assessment/exam times during the regular block rotations. 
• Per the handbook: With the teacher’s approval, a senior may be exempt from a second-semester examination in a course if the semester average before the examination is at least 90. 

AP Details (exams May 6-17)

• Seniors are not required to attend their AP class(es) after they take their AP exam(s), but students in grades 10-11 are expected to attend their class(es) for the remainder of the year. At the discretion of the AP teachers and depending on when the exam takes place, assignments will be given to the underclassmen during this time period.
• All AP students are permitted to take the ½ day before their AP exam for last-minute preparation: students who have morning exams may take the afternoons before the exams to study; they must have parental permission and sign out before leaving. This doesn’t include weekends. Similarly, students who have afternoon exams may take the morning to prepare. 
  • For example, if students have an exam that takes place on a Wednesday afternoon, they are not required to attend Wednesday morning classes. If students have an exam on a Thursday morning, they can leave school after their second block on Wednesday.
• If students have a morning AP exam, they are expected to attend afternoon classes. If they miss afternoon classes, their absences are recorded, and they may miss classroom assignments. 
• Students who have College Board approval for extra time are required to stay for their entire exam period, and may not leave if they are done early. Students cannot waive their accomodations on the day of the exam.  

• Here is the link for the AP guidelines for students, the calculator policy, and FAQ.
• Please send any questions about these policies to Dr. Rogers. 

GRADES 9-11

Classes end on Wednesday, May 22. Students only need to attend on Thursday (5/23) and Friday (5/24) if they have a scheduled exam. 

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 on Thursday, 5/23.

Click on the link below to see where you’ll go to take AP Exams!

AP EXAM LOCATIONS

Charlie Hines May 14

Yusra Rahman May 14

Cohen Tomlinson May 16

Milo Gabara May 18

Andrew Jang May 19

AP Policy & Exam Details

SENIORS

• The last day of class for seniors is May 8; exams may be given May 9-10; teachers will work with their students regarding assessment/exam times during the regular block rotations. 
• Per the handbook: With the teacher’s approval, a senior may be exempt from a second-semester examination in a course if the semester average before the examination is at least 90. 

AP Details (exams May 6-17)

• Seniors are not required to attend their AP class(es) after they take their AP exam(s), but students in grades 10-11 are expected to attend their class(es) for the remainder of the year. At the discretion of the AP teachers and depending on when the exam takes place, assignments will be given to the underclassmen during this time period.
• All AP students are permitted to take the ½ day before their AP exam for last-minute preparation: students who have morning exams may take the afternoons before the exams to study; they must have parental permission and sign out before leaving. This doesn’t include weekends. Similarly, students who have afternoon exams may take the morning to prepare. 
  • For example, if students have an exam that takes place on a Wednesday afternoon, they are not required to attend Wednesday morning classes. If students have an exam on a Thursday morning, they can leave school after their second block on Wednesday.
• If students have a morning AP exam, they are expected to attend afternoon classes. If they miss afternoon classes, their absences are recorded, and they may miss classroom assignments. 
• Students who have College Board approval for extra time are required to stay for their entire exam period, and may not leave if they are done early. Students cannot waive their accomodations on the day of the exam.  

• Here is the link for the AP guidelines for students, the calculator policy, and FAQ.
• Please send any questions about these policies to Dr. Rogers. 

GRADES 9-11

Classes end on Wednesday, May 22. Students only need to attend on Thursday (5/23) and Friday (5/24) if they have a scheduled exam. 

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 on Thursday, 5/23.

Click on the link below to see where you’ll go to take AP Exams!

AP EXAM LOCATIONS

Charlie Hines May 14

Yusra Rahman May 14

Cohen Tomlinson May 16

Milo Gabara May 18

Andrew Jang May 19

Judiciary Board Elections

The student-led Judiciary Board is a sub-committee of the Honor Council that hears and adjudicates cases of potential honor violations. The Judiciary Board members are selected from the students each grade level nominated to the Honor Council.

First thing on Monday, May 13, you received an emailed Judiciary Board election ballot for your class.  Read the instructions to see the number of people you can elect – select those who you believe would best serve your class on the Judiciary Board.

The election will close at 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 14.

Nominees not elected to the Judiciary Board will serve on the Honor Council.

AP Policy & Exam Details

SENIORS

• The last day of class for seniors is May 8; exams may be given May 9-10; teachers will work with their students regarding assessment/exam times during the regular block rotations. 
• Per the handbook: With the teacher’s approval, a senior may be exempt from a second-semester examination in a course if the semester average before the examination is at least 90. 

AP Details (exams May 6-17)

• Seniors are not required to attend their AP class(es) after they take their AP exam(s), but students in grades 10-11 are expected to attend their class(es) for the remainder of the year. At the discretion of the AP teachers and depending on when the exam takes place, assignments will be given to the underclassmen during this time period.
• All AP students are permitted to take the ½ day before their AP exam for last-minute preparation: students who have morning exams may take the afternoons before the exams to study; they must have parental permission and sign out before leaving. This doesn’t include weekends. Similarly, students who have afternoon exams may take the morning to prepare. 
  • For example, if students have an exam that takes place on a Wednesday afternoon, they are not required to attend Wednesday morning classes. If students have an exam on a Thursday morning, they can leave school after their second block on Wednesday.
• If students have a morning AP exam, they are expected to attend afternoon classes. If they miss afternoon classes, their absences are recorded, and they may miss classroom assignments. 
• Students who have College Board approval for extra time are required to stay for their entire exam period, and may not leave if they are done early. Students cannot waive their accomodations on the day of the exam.  

• Here is the link for the AP guidelines for students, the calculator policy, and FAQ.
• Please send any questions about these policies to Dr. Rogers. 

GRADES 9-11

Classes end on Wednesday, May 22. Students only need to attend on Thursday (5/23) and Friday (5/24) if they have a scheduled exam. 

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 on Thursday, 5/23.

Click on the link below to see where you’ll go to take AP Exams!

AP EXAM LOCATIONS

Charlie Hines May 14

Yusra Rahman May 14

Cohen Tomlinson May 16

Milo Gabara May 18

Andrew Jang May 19

Judiciary Board Elections

The student-led Judiciary Board is a sub-committee of the Honor Council that hears and adjudicates cases of potential honor violations. The Judiciary Board members are selected from the students each grade level nominated to the Honor Council.

First thing on Monday, May 13, you received an emailed Judiciary Board election ballot for your class.  Read the instructions to see the number of people you can elect – select those who you believe would best serve your class on the Judiciary Board.

The election will close at 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 14.

Nominees not elected to the Judiciary Board will serve on the Honor Council.

AP Policy & Exam Details

SENIORS

• The last day of class for seniors is May 8; exams may be given May 9-10; teachers will work with their students regarding assessment/exam times during the regular block rotations. 
• Per the handbook: With the teacher’s approval, a senior may be exempt from a second-semester examination in a course if the semester average before the examination is at least 90. 

AP Details (exams May 6-17)

• Seniors are not required to attend their AP class(es) after they take their AP exam(s), but students in grades 10-11 are expected to attend their class(es) for the remainder of the year. At the discretion of the AP teachers and depending on when the exam takes place, assignments will be given to the underclassmen during this time period.
• All AP students are permitted to take the ½ day before their AP exam for last-minute preparation: students who have morning exams may take the afternoons before the exams to study; they must have parental permission and sign out before leaving. This doesn’t include weekends. Similarly, students who have afternoon exams may take the morning to prepare. 
  • For example, if students have an exam that takes place on a Wednesday afternoon, they are not required to attend Wednesday morning classes. If students have an exam on a Thursday morning, they can leave school after their second block on Wednesday.
• If students have a morning AP exam, they are expected to attend afternoon classes. If they miss afternoon classes, their absences are recorded, and they may miss classroom assignments. 
• Students who have College Board approval for extra time are required to stay for their entire exam period, and may not leave if they are done early. Students cannot waive their accomodations on the day of the exam.  

• Here is the link for the AP guidelines for students, the calculator policy, and FAQ.
• Please send any questions about these policies to Dr. Rogers. 

GRADES 9-11

Classes end on Wednesday, May 22. Students only need to attend on Thursday (5/23) and Friday (5/24) if they have a scheduled exam. 

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 on Thursday, 5/23.

Click on the link below to see where you’ll go to take AP Exams!

AP EXAM LOCATIONS

Charlie Hines May 14

Yusra Rahman May 14

Cohen Tomlinson May 16

Milo Gabara May 18

Andrew Jang May 19

****Please do not have your phones out in any assembly!****

AP Policy & Exam Details

SENIORS

• The last day of class for seniors is May 8; exams may be given May 9-10; teachers will work with their students regarding assessment/exam times during the regular block rotations. 
• Per the handbook: With the teacher’s approval, a senior may be exempt from a second-semester examination in a course if the semester average before the examination is at least 90. 

AP Details (exams May 6-17)

• Seniors are not required to attend their AP class(es) after they take their AP exam(s), but students in grades 10-11 are expected to attend their class(es) for the remainder of the year. At the discretion of the AP teachers and depending on when the exam takes place, assignments will be given to the underclassmen during this time period.
• All AP students are permitted to take the ½ day before their AP exam for last-minute preparation: students who have morning exams may take the afternoons before the exams to study; they must have parental permission and sign out before leaving. This doesn’t include weekends. Similarly, students who have afternoon exams may take the morning to prepare. 
  • For example, if students have an exam that takes place on a Wednesday afternoon, they are not required to attend Wednesday morning classes. If students have an exam on a Thursday morning, they can leave school after their second block on Wednesday.
• If students have a morning AP exam, they are expected to attend afternoon classes. If they miss afternoon classes, their absences are recorded, and they may miss classroom assignments. 
• Students who have College Board approval for extra time are required to stay for their entire exam period, and may not leave if they are done early. Students cannot waive their accomodations on the day of the exam.  

• Here is the link for the AP guidelines for students, the calculator policy, and FAQ.
• Please send any questions about these policies to Dr. Rogers. 

GRADES 9-11

Classes end on Wednesday, May 22. Students only need to attend on Thursday (5/23) and Friday (5/24) if they have a scheduled exam. 

** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 on Thursday, 5/23.

Click on the link below to see where you’ll go to take AP Exams!

AP EXAM LOCATIONS

Siena Avolio     May 6

Harry Davis       May 9 

Preston Shaver    May 11

Will DeLoach     May 12

Landon McPherson     May 12

Wade Slatcher     May 12