American Fork High School
Principal's Message

Looking Ahead
Strong Letters of Recommendation make job and college applications stand out. Through high school, help your teenager think of people who can write about their talents, skills, and character. They could ask teachers, coaches, and employers for letters and keep them in a file for the future. 

Sincerely,
Daniel P. Weishar
Principal

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Academic

Our Financial Literacy students are piloting a program called Real World Classroom (RWC). In this program, they each start out as if they had graduated from College/Tech School, and they have landed their first job. They receive a paycheck each week and they have to pay bills, buy cars, a house, stocks, insurance... all the things we do as adults in the real world. As part of the program they play "Life Happens." These are random things that will have an effect on their budgets. They don't get to choose those options, they just happen. It is really fun to see the excitement and nervousness of being able to manage it all. This is just one way American Fork High School is committed to preparing students for college, career, and community.

Athletic

Boys Golf -Golf is gearing up for the Region Tournament in a few weeks. They are having a great year and beating some of the best teams in the state.

Cross Country -Both boys and girls XC teams are competing at the BYU Invitational Saturday, September 16 in Provo. They are among the top teams in the state this year and gearing up for the State Championships in early October.

Football -Homecoming game is tonight vs Westlake High School. The game starts at 7 pm. Next week the team goes to Lone Peak in an early clash that may decide playoff berths and the region championship.

Girls Soccer -The girls are undefeated and among the best teams in the nation (top 5 in  maxpreps.com ) and have been the top team in the state all year long.

Girls Tennis -Congratulations to Mia Beck from the Tennis Team. She was the Athlete of the Week in the Deseret News. (See Article Below)

Volleyball -The Volleyball Team had a great showing in their own tournament last weekend. They play at Lone Peak and at Westlake this next week.

Girls Tennis
MountainStar Healthcare Star Athlete Mia Beck (Deseret News Article)
Is making a big splash at third singles this year For American Fork.
The sophomore owns a 12-1 record this season, including a 4-0 record in St. George this past weekend as American Fork won the Duel in the Desert Tournament.
“Mia is the smallest player on our team but packs one of the biggest punches as a player. She is always smiling but has a killer instinct on the court,” said American Fork coach Jason Herrud. “She seems to play better the closer the match is, her mental toughness is mentioned by opposing players and coaches as one of her best attributes. Girls on the team love her fun loving attitude and spunky personality as she loves to make people smile. Academically she is on the honor roll and excels in the classroom.”

Congratulations to this month's Library contest winners. Jaiden Rhoton won an autographed copy of the new Wonder Woman book. Sarah Thomson won the M&M jar. Mr. Sam Beeson also won the M&M contest for guessing the correct amount of 2018!
Hurricane Harvey
Our Current Issues students are collecting money donations for KINGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL in Houston. Students will be collecting money at various events this week. We are hoping to be able to collect money by going classroom to classroom during FLEX next week on THURSDAY, September 21 AND FRIDAY, September 22 only. If you would like to donate please come into our Finance Office or go to OneStop, under AFHS, (Under lists) Fundraiser, Hurricane Harvey Donation.

Below are links to the damage that Kingwood High School suffered from the hurricane.
CAREER AND INDUSTRY
AFHS CTE Offers Comprehensive 21st Century Classes 
American Fork Career and Technical Education teachers believe in a comprehensive education that culminates in 21st century readiness for college, careers and civic responsibility. We believe in preparing students to flourish in a dynamic, global economy. AFCTE courses exemplify the intentional synthesis of technical knowledge and skills, traditional academics, and 21st century skills. Advanced economies demand workers able to respond to complex problems, communicate effectively, manage information, work in new teams, produce new knowledge, invent and create. 21st century skills increase the rigor and relevance of leadership and employability integration in CTE courses. Our AFCTE classes offer unique hands-on perspective on:
• Global Awareness
* Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy
• Civic Literacy
• Health Literacy
• Environmental Literacy
• Creativity and Innovation
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication and Collaboration
• Information Literacy
• Media Literacy
• ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy
A comprehensive list of CTE classes is available at the school website ( www.afhs.alpineschools.com ); by chatting with your current CTE teachers, or by visiting with your AFHS counselor. 

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

Drivers Education
The next Driver Ed class will be offered November 6-16 2:30pm-5:30pm. Please register in the Finance Office.
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
PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM
 Express yourself with art, music, or words in the PTA sponsored  REFLECTIONS  contest*. The theme this year is  "WITHIN REACH"  and is left to the imagination of each student. Entry forms and participation rules are in the front office, or can be found online click here: utahpta.org
DRESS CODE
Please click HERE to review our Dress Code Policy.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Please click HERE to review the Attendance 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.

Counseling Corner
ACT PREP CLASSES
FOR
October 28 th TEST    
The AFHS Counseling Center has obtained the services of three excellent instructors to help you raise your scores on the upcoming ACT. You will spend a minimum of four hours preparing for the following subjects at the time and place listed below. 
CLASS DATES         SUBJECT       PLACE          TIME               INSTRUCTOR  
Sept. 26-28    Reading      RM 125      2:30-4:00      Hoopes
Oct. 3- 5         Science       RM. 201    2:30-4:00      Crosby
Oct. 10-12       Math           RM. 219     2:30-4:00      Cracroft
Oct. 24-26       English       RM. 125     2:30-4:00       Hoopes

* All sessions are held Tuesday-Thursday
COST:  $10 per subject - $40 for all four classes
To sign-up for classes, your payment must be made at the financial office by Sept 25 th    Classes will fill up quickly, so do not delay!
Students MUST bring a receipt of payment to the first day of class. 
Additional Review/Practice Opportunities  
  • actstudent.org (practice tests)
  • utahfutures.org (this is a great website)
  • ACT booklet- available in the counseling office with ACT registration packets.
  • www.shmoop.com (practice tests)
Upcoming Events
September 15 - Oct 6
Friday, Sept 15
-Spirit Bowl Assembly - Assembly Schedule
-Tailgate Party/Club Rush 5-7pm
-Food Trucks 5pm
-Football - Homecoming vs Westlake 7pm
Saturday, Sept 16
- XC at BYU Autumn Classic BYU 8am
-Homecoming Dance 8-10:30pm
Monday, Sept 18
JV Golf @ Glendale 1pm
Tuesday, Sept 19
Volleyball @ LPHS 3:30
Soccer VS LPHS 3:30
Tennis vs Westlake 3:30
Wednesday, Sept 20
Thursday, Sept 21
JV Golf @ East Bay 8am
Volleyball @ Westlake 3:30
Soccer @ Westlake 3:30
JV Football vs LPHS 3:30
Friday, Sept 22
Girls XC Bob Firman Invitational Boise, ID
Boys XC @ Maple Mtn. 3pm
Football @ LPHS 7pm
Saturday, Sept 23
Girls XC Bob Firman Invitational Boise, ID
Boys XC Nebo Invitational
Monday, Sept 25
Varsity Golf @ Fox Hollow
Tuesday, Sept 26
Varsity Golf @ Sleepy Hollow 9am
Volleyball vs Bingham 3:30
Region Tennis Tournament - time TBD
Wednesday, Sept 27
Region Tennis Tournament - time TBD
Volleyball @ Nike Tourn.
Thursday, Sept 28
USF Shakespeare Competition Cedar City
Volleyball @ Nike Tourn. Phoenix, AZ
Soccer vs PG 3:30
JV Football vs LP 3:30
Friday, Sept 29
USF Shakespeare Competition
Volleyball @ Nike Tourn. Phoenix, AZ
State Tennis
XC JV invite @ Park City
Football vs Granger 7pm
Saturday, Sept 30
USF Shakespeare Competition
Marching Band Bridgerland USU Logan
Volleyball @ Nike Tourn. Phoenix, AZ
Monday, Oct 2
Golf State Tournament - time TBD
Tuesday, Oct 3
Golf State Tournament - time TBD
Volleyball vs PG 3:30pm
Soccer vs Bingham 3:30pm
Wednesday, Oct 4
Senior College Fair 8 - 11am
State Tennis at Liberty Park all day
Thursday, Oct 5
Soccer at LPHS 3:30
JV Football vs PGHS 3:30
Sophomore Football at PGHS 3:30
NHS Induction Ceremony 7pm Auditorium
Friday, Oct 6
State Tennis Liberty Park all day
XC Region Championships 2:30 at AFHS
Football at PGHS 7pm