American Fork High School
Principal's Message

Just For You
The Wisest Course
Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course. 
~ William Shakespeare
When we work hard for something and it doesn't work out, it can leave a sour taste in our mouths. If we allow it, we can become bitter and make things worse. But when we embrace adversity and persevere, we succeed in another way. We learn lessons through the process that may allow us to succeed the next time. Unfortunately, most of us — particularly those younger with less experience — want our lessons delivered neatly with a winning trophy. We don't embrace difficulties as a learning experience. Don't let adversity conclude your course, instead, embrace the lesson it offers not just to you, but those who take their cues from you.
With something to think about . . .

Sincerely,
Daniel P. Weishar
Principal

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy

The Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy is a  FREE  camp that is intended to help build America's youth into vested and productive citizens. This is not overtly a recruiting effort; however, it is hard to keep our passion for the Marine Corps out of our leadership classes and our ethics training. This is a challenging academy that tries to raise your awareness of what it takes to be a leader. We hold certain moral, physical, and intellectual values dear to us and our primary mission with this camp is to share our leadership and character traits through ethical and motivating training. Whether you intend to pursue a military career or not, I challenge you to apply and push yourself out of your box and meet diverse students from all over the world who share the same desire to be better.

IMPORTANT DATES:
SLCDA Camp is July 11-23, 2018.
Applications window opens January 1, 2018.
Applications are due no later than April 1, 2018.
Confirmation of acceptance May 1, 2018.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
  • Applicant must have completed their sophomore year of High School.
  • Be 16-17 years of age by the program start date (16 July 2018).
  • Have participated in athletic, leadership, and service-oriented activities.
  • Possess strong moral and ethical standards
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APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Application process for SLCDA 2018 will begin in 1 January 2018. If you do not receive a confirmation for the event by 1 May 2018, contact  SLCDA@marines.usmc.mil  with your information. For updates on this year's academy please visit our Facebook page  www.facebook.com/MarinesSLCDA

For more information visit:  http://www.kimballm7.com/slcda.html
Athletic
Softball - Open Gyms will resume on Tuesday, January 9 at 5:00pm in the East gym and will run every Tuesday and Thursday through February 22.  Tryouts will be February 26.

The Wrestling Team traveled to Reno, Nevada over Christmas Break. They competed in the Sierra Nevada Classic . There were 83 teams from California, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, and 2 from Utah. The team wrestled very well and placed 6th as a team (they placed 24th last year, so a big improvement). 5 wrestlers finished in the top 8. Junior Rhett Miner led the pack with a 2nd place finish. Senior Ian Filoso placed 3rd, Senior Josh Bartholomew placed 4th, Senior Connor Sandstrom placed 6th, and Freshman Nathan Bartholomew placed 8th. It was a great trip and we are very excited about the top 6 finish.

The Caveman Wrestling Team hosted the Caveman Classic Varsity Duals and JV Classic Tournament. The JV team lead all other JV teams and brought home the JV tournament trophy. The Varsity did the following over the two day event: 
AF over Taylorsville 54 - 16
AF over Riverton 51 - 23
AF over Alta 45 - 34
AF over MT. View 42 - 34
AF over Woods Cross 42 - 33
AF over Desert Hills 40 - 30
AF tied Orem 39 - 39 (we lose on criteria)
AF over Lehi 72 - 6
AF over Spanish Fork 52 - 30

So there was a 3 way tie for the 1st place team trophy. Desert Hill took 3rd, American Fork took 2nd, and Orem was this year's team Champions. Great Job Cavemen ! 

CAREER AND INDUSTRY

Valuable CTE Scholarships Available - APPLY TODAY!
Your AFHS Career and Technical Education Department is excited to remind you about several valuable scholarships. These opportunities are coming from community industry connections as well as the State of Utah.
Your American Fork High School CTE Department is offering a “CTE Pathways Student Scholarship” to a selected 2018 CTE Pathway Completer. Student Pathway Completers should obtain an application from Alexa Webb, CTE Specialist in Room 55 or email at alexawebb@alpinedistrict.org .   Applications are due Friday, March 2.
The Utah Career and Technical Education Scholarship offers 1 year of tuition to students seeking a one-year certificate, two-year associate, technical degree OR students seeking to be a CTE teacher in a four-year program. This scholarship has a nearly 50% award rate. For application info go to: https://schools.utah.gov/file/452160e3-ece9-49c3-a81c-6f6c6c582501 For guidelines and instructions go to: https://schools.utah.gov/cte/resources/scholarshipsawards   Deadline for postmarked applications is Monday, February 5, 2018.
IM Flash is proud to support students who are crazy about science, technology, engineering and math, because, those are the things we are crazy about too. IM Flash is offering several CTE one-time $1000 scholarships to STEM students.  For guidelines and application go to: http://imflash.com/scholarships The deadline is February 5.
HUNT Electric, Inc. is offering “full ride” tuition benefits to receive Electrical Apprenticeship Training at an approved institution. The Hunt Electric Merit Scholarship Award is given in connection with full-time employment, wages and benefits. This scholarship has been created to reward a driven, hard-working individual with aspirations and intentions of joining the electrical industry by undergoing the necessary training to become a Journeyman Electrician post-secondary schooling. 
For more information and application contact Alexa Webb, CTE Specialist in Room 55 or alexawebb@alpinedistrict.org .  Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2018 until March 31, 2018.
Information on these scholarships is also available in the Counseling Office.
To look at what our awesome KAVETV students have worked on all week, click on the tab below and see all the highlights from AFHS!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ACT Prep Classes
The ACT Prep classes go on sale at 7:30 am January 16
(These will sell out quickly!)
Due to these classes selling out quickly, they will not be offered on OneStop.
CLASS DATES        SUBJECT      PLACE         TIME            INSTRUCTOR 
Jan 23-25         Writing      RM 125        2:30-4:00   Hoopes
Jan 30-Feb 1          Reading       RM 125         2:30-4:00     Hoopes
Feb 6-8                   Science         RM. 201       2:30-4:00     Crosby
Feb 13-15                English        RM. 125       2:30-4:00      Hoopes
Feb 20-22                Math             RM. 219       2:30-4:00      Cracroft
* All sessions are held Tuesday-Thursday
COST:  $10 per subject
$40 for all four classes
Drivers Education
Our next Drivers Ed Class begins on January 22nd.
It runs from January 22-February 1, from 2:30-5:30 pm in Room 102.
The cost is $140, which includes Class, Range, and Road.
Sign up in the Finance Office.
Any questions regarding the class email   tyrelreynolds@alpinedistrict.org
Silicon Slopes Tech Summit January 18th - 19th
American Fork High School has some free tickets for students to attend Silicon Slopes Tech Summit January 18th - 19th. If you are interested in a ticket e-mail  gyocom@alpinedistrict.org  For additional information go here   https://www.siliconslopessummit.com/  We are trying to get a bus for one of the days. This is a great opportunity for students.
Diploma Information
Parents please check the spelling of your student's name in Skyward. The names on the diplomas are generated from the spellings found in Skyward.
 Please check for spelling errors as well as the Mc_ _ _ names. 
Some are capitalized and some are not.
Concurrent Enrollment/Distance Ed
UVU registration is open for this semester. If you have not completed admissions, please do that right away. Then you can add the classes. Go to  uvu.edu/concurrent . Sophomores must take the Accuplacer , if they have not done so yet they must turn in a new Sophomore By Exception form for next semester. If you are in a full year class you do not need to apply again. CRNs for concurrent enrollment and distance education classes (all at the high school), deadlines and more information can be found at  uvu.edu/concurrent  and  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bxr5CT0dx4S9X0ZpYmdGU1hSaGc . For more questions contact Patty Smith   patriciasmith@alpinedistrict.org
Concurrent Enrollment Deadlines
January 19 - Last day to complete UVU admissions
January 24 - Last day to submit prerequisite test scores for Math, English and sophomore application. Last day to submit "Sophomore by Exception Application" to the Concurrent Enrollment Office.
January 26 - Last day to complete course signup for Juniors and Seniors. TUITION due. 
February 28 - Last day to drop without a W on transcript (Spring courses)
March 20 - Last day to drop a class with a W
Distance Education Deadlines
January 8 - First day of class
January 11 - Sophomore applications due. Last day to be admitted. Last day to submit test scores. These deadlines are different than concurrent enrollment
January 15 - Last day for students to add online or add to a wait list
January 16 - Some courses will close. LI office will add students to classes still open. Late fee to add.
January 18 - Level 2 and 3 Re-evaluation packets from fall due. Last day to submit registration cards
January 22 - Last day to drop and not show on transcript
February 20 - Last day to withdraw with a W
Attendance School
Please click HERE to review the Attendance Policy.
Late Bus
Late Bus is now picking up Tuesday-Thursday at 4:00 in the front of the school. Drop off locations are 3515 W. Canyon Heights Dr, 3900 W. Morgan Blvd, Freedom Elementary, Legacy Elementary, 338 S. Storrs Avenue
DRESS CODE
Please click HERE to review our Dress Code Policy.
EAST SHORE TESTING
East Shore Testing for 2017-18 will take place in room 2. Testing is held A days after school; B days before school at 7:20 am; every day during lunch; and FLEX if students get a stamp in their planner. Contact Mrs. Hancock for more information.

Upcoming Events
January 8 - February 3
Mon, Jan 8
Girls Basketball at Viewmont 7pm
Tues, Jan 9
Wrestling All Star Dual at UVU 6-9pm
Wed, Jan 10
Swim vs Kearns, LPHS - AF Rec Ctr. 3:30
Thur, Jan 11
Boys Basketball Soph/JV at Orem 3:30-7pm
Wrestling vs Westlake 5pm
Fri, Jan 12
Girls Basketball at Westlake 7pm
ASD Wrestling Championships
Sat, Jan 13
ASD Wrestling Championships
Drill at Bountiful Invitational
Mon, Jan 15
Martin Luther King Day - No School
Tues, Jan 16
Girls Basketball vs PGHS 7pm
Boys Basketball at SLCC vs British Columbia team 7pm
Wed, Jan 17
Swim Senior Meet 3pm
Thur, Jan 18
All State Band/Orchestra
Fri, Jan 19
All State Band/Orchestra
Wrestling at The Rumble UVU
Sat, Jan 20
All State Band/Orchestra
Wrestling at The Rumble UVU
Mon, Jan 22
No Events
Tues, Jan 23
Boys and Girls Basketball at LPHS 3-9pm
Masterworks Festival at OHS
Wed, Jan 24
Masterworks Festival at OHS
Thur, Jan 25
Girls Basketball at Bingham 7pm
Fri, Jan 26
Boys Basketball vs Bingham 7pm
Sat, Jan 27
Region IV Swim Championships at South Davis Rec. Ctr.
Cava-A-Palooza 7pm
Mon, Jan 29
No events
Tues, Jan 30
Junior College Fair
Boys and Girls Basketball vs Westlake 3-9pm
Wed, Jan 31
Wrestling Divisional Tournament
Thur, Feb 1
School Picture Retakes
Wrestling Divisional Tournament
Fri, Feb 2
Boys and Girls Basketball at PGHS 3-9pm
Sat, Feb 3
Preference at Grand Hall - Union Pacific Depot, SLC  8-10:30pm