Good evening, Andover High School Families, this is Jimmy D’Andrea, Principal of Andover High School, with your Sunday evening message.
Winter Break: Saturday, December 21 – Wednesday, January 1
Winter Break begins at 2:51 pm this Friday, December 20, and school resumes again on Thursday, January 2, at 8:15 am. There will be no Sunday evening messages for the next two weeks.
Recognizing Teachers and Other Staff Members
If your student has teachers or other staff members who are especially meaningful to them, this season of the year is a perfect time for you to send an e-mail to the teacher or staff member praising their work. In casual conversations, many of you speak to me about teachers or staff members who you and your student think are outstanding, but staff members do not often hear those words of praise directly. If you choose to do so, you may send a copy to me as well.
9th Grade Parent/Guardian Newsletter
Ms. Holly Breen, our new 9th grade coordinator, will be publishing a 9th grade parent/guardian newsletter periodically throughout the school year. The first edition was e-mailed to 9th grade parents/guardians last week and provides information related to commonly asked questions.
Junior Student/Parent Feedback Requested: SAT Administration During School Day
Andover High School is considering the possibility of offering the SAT to interested juniors on the early release day scheduled for Wednesday, April 9. Interested juniors would have the opportunity to take the SAT that morning instead of attending regular classes, and they would finish prior to the 11:30 am dismissal. Families would still be responsible for the registration fee. Before moving forward, we are gathering feedback on the level of interest. As a result, all juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to complete a very brief survey no later than Monday, January 6. If there is enough interest, we will share more information in mid-January. The survey will also be e-mailed to all juniors tomorrow.
College Application Process Kickoff for Juniors: Monday, January 6
All grade 11 families are invited to attend a meeting on the college application process on Monday, January 6, at 6:30 pm in the Collins Center.
Semester Exams: Thursday, January 16 – Wednesday, January 22
We only have 2 weeks of classes in marking period 2 after we return from Winter Break. First semester exams begin Thursday, January 16, and end Wednesday, January 22. Each morning there will be two 90-minute exam blocks, and students are required to attend these blocks for every class. After the lunch period, each teacher will have availability for academic support, and students will also be able to study in the cafeteria or library. School buses will run on their regular schedules, but students are not required to remain at school after the exam blocks if they have other forms of transportation.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions or concerns. Thank you for your support of Andover High School, and I hope you and your family have a great Winter Break!