American Fork High School
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Principal's Message
Just for You
Extraordinary Ordinary
Since most of us spend our lives doing ordinary tasks, the most important thing is to carry them out extraordinarily well.
~ Henry David Thoreau
What if you knew the exact moment when you would be called upon to act in greatness? How would you prepare? Would you act differently somehow? If you think about it, every moment is potentially
that
moment – the opportunity to take an ordinary situation and approach it with extraordinary love, compassion, and encouragement. In the classroom, at home, anywhere, anytime, that's where you can be your best. There's no special preparation needed. Just carry out your ordinary tasks in an extraordinary way. You will inspire those around you, and you will encourage your students to be their best. Isn't that what we all want?
With something to think about . . .
Sincerely,
Daniel P. Weishar
Principal
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Sterling Scholars:
We are excited to announce that 6 of our 10 scholars are advancing to State Sterling Scholar Competition.
They are:
Steven Thorpe-English
Cornelius Mayfield- Instrumental Music
Anna Christopherson- Science
Sam Arnold- Speech and Drama
Mailyn Millward- Visual Arts
Trevor Millier- World Languages
American Fork High School
Chamber Choir
had the opportunity to perform at the State Utah Music Educators Association Conference in St. George, UT on Feb 3, 2018. They were selected by audition to perform for the Orchestra, Band, and Choir teachers that work here in the State. They were able to travel to St. George on Friday, Feb 2 and enjoy some time in the beautiful Zion National Park and then continue on to St.George to perform the next day at the conference. AFHS Chamber Orchestra is the highest level Orchestra in the AF String Program. These students perform and participate in Community Events, Allstate Orchestra, Region and State Solo/Ensemble Festivals, Region and State Orchestra Festival and have received top honors. This Group in past years have performed in such places as Lincoln Center, (NYC), Kennedy Center for the Arts (Wash. D.C.), Festivals of Gold and Festivals of Music in various states and venues. This year, members of the group as well as others from the AFHS orchestra program will have the privilege of performing in March 2018 at the Carnegie Festival at Carnegie Hall, NYC.
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Yesterday
Winterguard
had their first competition of the 2018 season. The students all did amazing! The American Fork JV placed 2nd and the varsity tied for 1st place.
They also had a
Cadet Winterguard
(elementary age) they placed 1st in the elementary division, and the American Fork Junior High placed 2nd. The future is bright for their program.
We are super excited for the season and hope that many of you can make it to our home show on March 3rd (both held at AFHS south Gym).
The
Wrestling Team
participated the past 2 days at the
State Wrestling Tournament
. We had 7 All-State Placers. AS a team we placed 6th place. The following individuals placed in their individual weight classes.
Senior Josh Bartholomew 145 pounds is your 2018
State Champion
. He is now the 2nd State Champ in the family, the other is his father.
Senior Ian Filoso 285 pounds was your runner-up placing
2nd to a returning State Champ
from Weber.
Junior Rhett Miner 126 pounds also placed
2nd to a returning 2 X State Champ
from Layton.
Senior Connor Sandstrom 170 pounds
placed 3rd
.
Freshman Nathan Bartholomew 106 pounds was
5th
.
Freshman Hayden Wilson 120 pounds was
6th
Junior Elijah Wilson 152 pounds was
6th
Nathan and Hayden both placed along with their older brothers Josh and Eli. Nathan and Hayden are the first ever freshman to place at the State tournament for AF. Pretty cool to have them place. Of the 16 qualifiers there are only 4 that were seniors so the future looks bright. Below is a picture of the 7 State Placers.
Congrats Cavemen and Coach Spencer for a great season!!
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Girls Basketball Service Project
Girls basketball did a service project for the school last Wednesday, February 14! They showed love and school pride by cleaning up under our bleachers! So give a shout out to all these awesome girls for their kindness!
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Spring Sports - Tryout Information
BEFORE TRYOUTS EACH ATHLETE MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:
I
n order to tryout, all documents must be completed and uploaded through the
"Register My Athlete"
site
registermyathlete.com
,
which would include a physical exam and concussion training.
A new YouTube channel has been created with several video tutorials to help you in the registration process. It is accessible through the athletics page on the school website, or if you go directly to YouTube it is called "American Fork Athletic Registration".
BOYS SOCCER
- For all those interested in trying out and competing for a roster spot on our
Boys Soccer Team
please register for and come prepared for our tryout which will be held starting on Monday Feb 26 - Wednesday Feb 28th. It will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 PM each day on the north field areas. Come prepared with water, appropriate gear for possible cold weather and both running shoes and cleats. Please bring indoor soccer shoes in case we have to move tryouts indoors due to weather.
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Open play/Open gym
continues on Tuesday & Thursday mornings as well as strength and conditioning on M/W/F after school. If you would like to join, all are welcome.
If you have questions contact Casey Waldron
caseywaldron@gmail.com
TRACK AND FIELD
- For all those interested in joining the
Track and Field Team
please register for and come prepared for practice which starts on Monday Feb 26 at 2:45. Come prepared with water, appropriate gear for possible cold weather and running shoes. Also be prepared to run indoors in case the weather gets too bad.
SOFTBALL
- For all those interested in trying out for
Softball
please register for and come prepared for our tryout which will be held on Monday Feb 26, and Tuesday Feb 27. It will be held from 3:30-5:30pm on the softball fields. Bring a mitt and come prepared for cold weather. Please bring tennis shoes in case we have to move tryouts indoors due to weather.
If you have any questions contact Coach Warr
lwarr@alpinedistrict.org
Open field are still being held Tuesday and Thursday nights at 4:30 on the field.
GIRLS GOLF
- Girls Golf tryouts will be held on Monday, March 5th at Fox Hollow Golf Club in American Fork. Tryouts will begin at 3:00pm. Each student who is trying out should be prepared to play 9 holes of golf on this day. Cost will be $5.00, which will be paid directly to the pro shop.
BASEBALL
- Baseball Tryouts Feb 26 at 2:45pm on the baseball field. Bring your mits, cleats, smiles, and a great work ethic!
Direct any questions to Coach Jarod Ingersoll
jingersol@alpinedistrict.org
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These women work with our Life Skills class. They are quiet, humble, and kind. The only title that really describes them is "Angels on Earth"
Thank you Ada Eckles, and Sandra Jensen for all you do, seen and unseen!
(Look how cute they are sporting their AFHS gear!)
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CAREER AND INDUSTRY
CTE Student Internships
Hey Juniors! Are you interested in doing an internship next school year?
What's an internship? It's an opportunity for you to investigate a career of interest! You get to spend time off campus, working with a mentor. Sometimes you can even get paid for it!
Internships fall under a CTE area which include: Family & Consumer Sciences, Woodworking & Drafting, Agriculture, Digital Media, Business, Marketing & IT, Technology & Engineering & Health Science/ Medical.
What are the requirements?
1. Pick up or download Internship application.
2. Fill it out and return to Mrs. Beck in room 27.
3. Internships are on B days only.
4. You must have taken or will be enrolled in a related CTE class to your internship area!
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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!
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Senior Parents! Baby Ads are ready to be purchased. Click on this
link
to purchase.
JOSTENS HAS EXTENDED THE DEADLINE UNTIL
TONIGHT
FEBRUARY 16.
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“Spread the Love” Drive
The
Kids Clubhouse
in the Eccles Primary Children’s Outpatient Services building is a
sibling playroom
available for families while patients and parents are in appointments.
Latinos in Action
will be collecting the following items for
donations
to the Kids Clubhouse to
spread the love
during the month of February. Please take all donations to Mrs. Reyes’ Room 109
by February 26.
Items needed:
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Coloring books
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Colored pencils
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Crayons
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Markers
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Glue
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Playdough
We would like to invite families in the community to participate. If you would like to donate, drop off items in our Front Office.
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Counseling Corner
Sophomore College and Career Readiness Appointments will take place in the Library Feb 12-23.
Tuesday, February 27, will be a
completely
different schedule than our normal school days. Regular classes will not be held that day.
Juniors will take the free state-wide ACT at school, and should arrive at 7:45 am.
There will be
no school
for Sophomores and Seniors. Seniors should utilize the day to prepare for college and sophomores will be given a practice ACT test in their CCR appointment that could be taken at home.
AFHS will be providing support for students through
The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line.
This service is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through texting and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone.
Licensed clinicians in our 24/7 CrisisLine call center respond to all incoming chats, texts, and calls by providing:
· supportive or crisis counseling,
· suicide prevention,
· and referral services.
This program will launch on March 13 and students will be given a card with information on the program and how to download it.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No School - Presidents Day February 19
February 27
ACT Test Juniors only
(No School for Seniors and Sophomores)
FFA Members
FFA Week is coming up Feb 20-23! Come and be a part of fun daily activities where you will receive 5-star points by participating. See FFA info board in Advisors Rooms for the Day to Day Schedule.
State FFA Convention will be held in Ceder City, UT March 8-10 remember your permission slip and, pay your $20.00 deposit by Tuesday Feb. 6.
Math Club
Math Club will have their next competition Thursday, February 22 at AFHS. It will start at 4pm in the Old Commons. We will have food, prizes, math, and lots of fun!
Writing Contest
Writing Contest Jan. 16-Feb. 20
Telling My Utah Story entries entered into a drawing for tickets to Hamilton. This contest is for all 9-12 grades students. Students participate by writing a letter to their elected official about an issue that they want to change through the political process by influencing/educating their elected official. This letter is an online submission and the website is
https://newnationproject.utah.gov/letter-contest
There will be two winners from each district who will accompany their elected official to a performance of
Hamilton, An American Musical.
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
Concurrent Enrollment Deadlines
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 22 - Last day to drop and not show on transcript
February 20 - Last day to withdraw with a W
Preschool
Calling all preschool aged parents! We would love to have your 3-5 year old and potty-trained children join us at Cavekids Preschool! This preschool runs here at the high school every A day but Mondays for around 2 and a half hours. We go on field trips, eat snacks and have a lot of fun! If interested look for the registration link located on a banner on the school website starting May 1st. Children are enrolled on a first come, first serve basis. Contact
cfish@alpinedistrict.org
with any questions.
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.
DIGITAL CURRICULUM
Volunteers needed: The Digital Curriculum class is in need of 2 volunteers to assist students who are completing online curriculum units in many academic subjects. Help is needed A3 (11:00 - 12:16), A4 (1:00 - 2:15), and B5 (7:45 - 9:00). Requirements: Fingerprinting at the Alpine School District office, and a desire to help students succeed. Contact Shelly Hancock at
shancock@alpinedistrict.org
if you are interested in this rewarding and interactive volunteer opportunity.
EAST SHORE ONLINE TESTING
Testing at AFHS is in Rm. 2
(just past the Counseling Office)
Picture ID required to test
2017-18 HOURS for Testing
(no appointment necessary):
Every day at lunch
A days
after school for 45 minutes. (3 pm Tue-Fri). A day Mondays until 1:30 only.
B day
s 7:25 am to 7:45 am
Appointment required hours:
FLEX - to test during FLEX, come and get your planner stamped the day before.
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Fri, Feb 16
Boys Basketball @ Westlake 7pm
Mon, Feb 19 - No School
Tues, Feb 20
Girls State Basketball Tournament
Boys Basketball vs PGHS Senior Night 7pm
Wed, Feb 21
Cheer at Nationals
Girls State Basketball Tournament
Thur, Feb 22
Cheer at Nationals
Girls State Basketball Tournament
Fri, Feb 23
Cheer at Nationals
Girls State Basketball Tournament
Mon, Feb 26
Spring Sports Tryouts begin
Cheer Nationals
Tues, Feb 27
Boys State Basketball Tournament
ACT Test - Juniors only (No School for Seniors and Sophomores)
Girls Parent Soccer mtg 6pm
Wed, Feb 28
Boys State Basketball Tournament
Wrestling Banquet 5pm
Thur, Mar 1
Boys State Basketball Tournament
Region Jazz at LPHS
Senior Skyward Registration 2:45
Fri, Mar 2
Boys State Basketball Tournament
Western Band Festival at UVU
Sat, Mar 3
Boys State Basketball Tournament
Western Band Festival at UVU
Please visit our AFHS Calendar for more information.
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