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AFNORTH MS/HS NEWSLETTER

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Message from the principal

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
2013-2014 School Calendar

Dear AFNORTH Community, Parents, Students, and Teachers

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Class Daily Schedule

US Grading System

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As I transition from Principal of AFNORTH MS/HS to the position of Principal of Lakenheath Middle School in the UK and I reflect on my past two years at this fabulous school, first as the Unit School principal, and then as the MS/HS principal, I realize that my success in supporting and promoting teaching and learning was not done alone. So, I would like to thank the JFC Brunssum and Schinnen commands and parents who freely volunteered their time to support our programs throughout these past two years. To the most important people at AFNORTH, our fabulous students, continue to study, to participate in all of the extracurricular and international activities available to you, and especiallyenjoy the unique educational experience which AFNORTH has to offer. Thank you to my International counterparts from the Canadian, British, and German sections for the collegiality in working towards developing and offering the many diverse international programs for our students. Teachers, counselors, and support staff, thank you for your hard work and dedication to supporting and promoting the success of our students. Last but not least, a special thank you to my awesome Assistant Principal, Dr. Doris Brodie, who worked side by side with me to promote the best possible programs for our students. Please give a warm welcome to the new incoming principal from Lakenheath Middle School, Ms. Mary Zimmerman-Bayer, as she continues the tradition of promoting the success of to students at AFNORTH. Sincerely, Dr. Gloria Hajat

OPEN HOUSE
GradeSpeed for Parents 2013 Sports Schedule

6-8 9-8

Student Activity Calendar

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1st Two Weeks of School were

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NEW DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE

MS/HS Daily Schedule

Grades 7-12 A DAY Period One Period Two Lunch Period Three Period Four

B DAY Period Five Period Six Lunch Period Seven Seminar

0900-1020

1030-1150

1155-1225

1235-1355

1405-1530

Daily Announcements 1405-1410 (Beginning of Period Four/Seminar)

DoDEA Grading Policy:

Grades measure academic performance and indicate the students level in meeting achievement of DoDEA academic standards and curriculum objectives.

AFNORTH ROAR

The following quality points values are used in calculating the GPA for courses completed in DoDEA.
Numerical Average A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = 59 & Below I = Incomplete P = Passing N = No Grade + and Regular or Honors Grade Point Value 4 3 2 1 0 Advanced Placement Grade Point Value 5 4 3 2 0

Not used in Grade Point Value computation.

Lion Vision Responsible Citizens Original Thinkers Active Learners Reflective Problem Solvers

Please note that NO extra quality points are given for honors courses.

For additional information about the DoDEA grading policy, please refer to the following links: DoDEA Administrators Guide - Grading Policy (April 2010)
http://www.dodea.edu/Offices/Regulations/loader.cfm?csModule=security/ getfile&pageid=93472

DoDEA Administrators Guide - Grade Reporting Policy (April 2010)

http://www.dodea.edu/Offices/Regulations/loader.cfm?csModule=security/ getfile&pageid=93477

AFNORTH MS/HS CSI Goals:

1. All students will demonstrate improved critical reading skills across the curriculum, using the targeted skills of analysis and evaluation of texts, including pre-assessments, clear targets, models and rubrics, student self-assessments, AVID text strategies. 2. All students will demonstrate improved math skills across the curriculum.

AFNORTH
Middle School/High School

OPEN HOUSE
When: September 03, 2013 Time: 1700-1900
You will be provided with a schedule which will allow you to visit all of your childs teachers

The Athletic Sports Schedule

AFNORTH FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE 2013

Date

Sport

Home/Away

Opponent(s) Bitburg Baumholder

Start Time Jamboree 1930

31-Aug Football/Cheer Home 6-Sep Football/Cheer Away Volleyball Tennis Crosscountry 13-Sep Golf No Games No Games No Games Home

Certification SHAPE Bru/Bit Brussels

1000 1300 1000 1000

14-Sep Football/Cheer Away Volleyball Tennis Crosscountry 19-Sep Golf Home Home Local Race Away

Ramstein Alconbury Alc / BRU Alconbury St. John's Bitburg Bitburg Baum K-Town Baum

1000 1300 1000 1000 1000 1000 1300 1000 1000 1000

21-Sep Football/Cheer Away Volleyball Tennis Crosscountry 26-Sep Golf Home Home Away Away

28-Sep Football/Cheer Home Volleyball Tennis Crosscountry Away Away Away

The Athletic Sports Schedule

AFNORTH FALL SPORTS SCHEDULE 2013

Date 10-11 Oct

Sport Golf Football/ 12-Oct Cheer Volleyball Tennis

Home/Away Opponent(s) Start Time Away Home Away Away Euro's Wies Rota SHAPE SHAPE SHAPE 1000 1300 1000 1000 1000

Crosscountry Away Football/ 19-Oct Cheer Volleyball Tennis

TBD No GAMES Away

Playoffs

1300

Lakenheath Brussels Brussels Euro's Wies Euro's Baum

1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

Crosscountry Away 26-Oct Volleyball Tennis Away Away

Crosscountry Away