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Raptor Report
August 28, 2024
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
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Support Our Raptors: Join PIE (or Renew!) Today | |
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Did you know that PIE plans and funds the AP Picnic celebration for all students each spring? It's your donations that make this possible!
A BIG "Thank You!" to all of our families who have joined PIE or purchased Family Sponsorships already! Our goal for the Back to School drive is $44k and we have raised $18k so far. Our campaign will end on Friday 9/13.
If you have not already, please click HERE and Join or Renew Today. If you prefer a paper copy of the form, you can find that Here. Thank you for your support!!
If you join by Friday 8/30, we will have your AMHS swag ready for pick up at Open House!
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Don't Miss AMHS Open House: September 4 at 5:30 pm | |
AMHS will host an Open House for all grades on Wednesday, September 4 from 5:30-7:30 pm. It's an opportunity for parents to walk your Raptor's schedule, sit in their classes, meet their teachers, and see all of the amazing things happening each day at AMHS! | |
Thursday, August 29: Senior Night for Seniors/Parents | | |
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The school counseling department will be hosting a parent night for all seniors and their parents on Thursday, August 29th at 6 pm in the Lecture Hall. This will be an opportunity to receive important information, discuss the college admissions process, and answer any questions you might have about senior year and beyond!
Parents and students are reminded to check your email to sign up for your Senior IGP meeting through Calendly.
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AMHS Band Plays for CCSD Event | | |
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Charleston County School District teachers, faculty, and staff were invited to a Back to School Bash featuring Charleston native (and CCSD graduate) Darius Rucker on Monday night. AMHS' own in-house band, "Bring the Hype" played as one of the opening acts for the special event, led by Mr. Grimshaw! | |
Support Raptor Athletes and Coaches Through the Booster Club | | |
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Please consider supporting the Booster Club! Your donation will help fund a variety of needs, including: scholarship awards, All Sports Banquet and Awards Ceremony; Senior Night funding support; team allotments; Senior athlete posters; pre-game/half time events to increase community and school spirit; football and basketball concessions; and Media Day/College Signing Days -- and MORE! Click here to learn more and donate! | |
Order a Yearbook & Create Senior Ads | | |
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Families can now pre-order yearbooks and purchase senior ads. The yearbook early bird price is $65 until January. Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use our school code: 25698. Ad buyers should create their ads using the design wizard on the website. | |
Senior Makeup Photos Next Week! | |
Students needing yearbook photos in grades 9-11 had opportunities earlier this week to have their photos taken.
Seniors should book their appointment for the September 4th makeup day via http://www.prestigeportraits.com/bookappointment. They also have the option to book the Summerville studio with more flexible options for dates and times.
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Annual Magnet Mile Supports Cross Country Teams | |
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Many thanks to the students, staff, and friends of AMHS who participated in the annual Magnet Mile on Saturday, August 24 to benefit the AMHS Cross Country teams.
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Raptor Football Team Seeks Student A/V Volunteers | |
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The AMHS Raptor football team is seeking talented students to form a dynamic audio/video team. We're looking for individuals with a keen eye for action and an interest in A/V technology:
Videographer: Capture the excitement of every play, from breathtaking touchdowns to inspiring highlights.
Audio Assistant: Assist the coaches with their in-game communication to help our Raptors play their best.
No experience necessary! It's rather simple and we'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're ready to take your media skills to the next level and be part of a winning team, we want to hear from you!
Students will receive service hours for their assistance and any student(s) that completes the 10-game season will receive a complimentary all-sports pass for Raptor Athletics.
Please contact Coach Knauer at raymond_knauer@charleston.k12.sc.us
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Join us in showing appreciation for AMHS history teacher, Mr. Jason Williams for helping the Charleston County School District create an Honors African American Studies syllabus that was approved by CCSD's board members last week! Students at AMHS can take the course next semester and the district will pay for their AP exam! Way to represent, Raptors!
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SENIORS!
Ms. McCall sent an email to seniors and their parents recently with a list of important information (summarized below). Find all information, and associated links and forms AT THIS LINK.
In summary, seniors:
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You should be finishing up your Naviance Senior Profile - this should be completed by your IGP.
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It is time to add your counselor to your CommonApp if you have not already done so.
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Use the Senior Year Checklist to keep you on track as we move through the year, as well as a guide for Making Informed Decisions When Applying Early.
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Linked HERE is the 2024-2025 Scholarship Spreadsheet. This is a live document that we will add to throughout the year.
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Also linked HERE is the College Rep Visits spreadsheet. This is updated by Ms. Mansfield as colleges contact her to visit. Seniors take advantage of talking to these reps - it will only serve to benefit you!
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Also at the link provided above, you will find the Fall Standardized Testing Form. You have the opportunity to retake the ACT/SAT this October for free during the School Day. This MUST be the test that you took with us in the Spring. The form is due August 30th.
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Finally, the application process for Palmetto Fellows has changed this year - they have moved digital. Linked HERE is the website to create your account with the Commission of Higher Education, and attached is the Digital Application process. Your counselor should be attached to this account so they can upload your qualifying documents. A reminder for the eligibility requirements (Because AMHS does not rank students MUST meet the following requirements):
- 1400 SAT or 31 ACT (Can be a superscore)
- 4.0 SC UGP GPA (weighted GPA)
Common App Tip - Honors Section
Q: Should I include an AP Scholar Award in the Common App honors section?
A: Yes, the AP Scholar Award is a great example of an honor to include in your Common App honors section.
More tips on filling out the Common App Honors Section here.
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Handbook Helps Students & Parents Plan for What's Next! | |
Click here for
College Planning Guidance
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Colleges will begin to visit AMHS or the Charleston area next week! Keep up to date by visiting this document. Visits planned for the next two weeks include:
August 28: Rollins College (FL) - (Cafeteria)
August 29: Vanderbilt University (Cafeteria), US Naval Academy (Sr. Lounge)
September 3: University of Notre Dame (Cafeteria); Washington & Lee University (Sr. Lounge)
September 4: Denison University (Cafeteria); University of Tampa (Sr. Lounge)
September 6: Colorado College (Cafeteria); University of Chicago (Sr. Lounge)
September 9: Wofford College (Cafeteria), New York University (Sr. Lounge)
September 10: Johns Hopkins University, University of South Carolina
September 13: George Mason University (Cafeteria), University of Richmond (Sr. Lounge)
Register through Naviance to show demonstrated interest. These sessions are open for all grades.
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Click here for Resume Tips! | |
Click here for Interview Tips! | |
Seniors need to complete the following Google form in order to participate in the Senior Parking Spot Painting: https://forms.gle/oGYZFcm2QXbYMjWr9 | |
Sample College Essay Prompt Worksheet and Essay FAQs
Parents and Guardians! Hopefully by now you have heard of how Naviance can help with college selection and with the college process in general. A reference guide is here and you can learn more about Naviance here.
Your student has an account already and can start searching, building a resume and planning at any point while at AMHS.
Questions? Reach out to your school counselor!
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Essay prompts for 2024-25 can be found here.
Learn more about the Common App here and here.
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Application Guide for First Time Applicants/Rising Seniors.
The Common App opened August 1 and seniors can begin their college application process in full swing!
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AMHS enjoys the support of three parent-led, community supported groups and an active SIC group. You can read about each group's mission and get updates below or find out more under the Parent Tab on the School Website. | | |
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If you have any concerns you would like SIC to address in future meetings, please email Meg Manuel P'24 at megkmanuel@gmail.com. The administrative contact is Ms. GG. | |
Check out the 23-24 School Improvement Council Report | | |
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Mandated by the state, a School Improvement Council (SIC) serves as a vehicle for
teachers, students, parents, administrators, and community representatives to
collaborate and help schools across South Carolina reach the goals identified in their
five-year school improvement plans (SIPs). Review this year's report by scanning the QR code or click here.
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Join the Booster Club. Learn more here. | |
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Don’t Just Fly. SOAR!
Join the Academic Magnet High School Booster Club today and help our 500+ athletes soar to new heights. Every donation adds wings to our teams!
Link to donate:
https://amhsbc.membershiptoolkit.com/
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Help spread the good news! Got scoop on a current or former Raptor making their mark in the world? Share it with the Raptor Report here. | |
The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
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The AMHS Women’s Golf team competed recently in the Charleston Classic Invitational at Rivertowne Country Club. Akiera Sanchez placed 3rd Overall Individual! | |
Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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One80 Place, a facility that provides support, shelter, food, and resources for homeless people in the community, is seeking student involvement in a new program called Students Striving To End Homelessness! Students Striving To End Homelessness is a dynamic leadership and community engagement program that will allow high school students to advocate for One80 Place and its mission to end homelessness while gaining leadership skills, community service hours, college/career readiness and so much more. Learn more at this link and with this document.
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Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by September 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
The 2024-25 application is open to high school seniors until 5 p.m. Eastern on September 30, 2024. This is earlier than previous years. See program details, a selection roadmap, and last year's Coke Scholars.
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The South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina invites students to submit entries for the S.C. High School Writing Contest, which is open to South Carolina high school juniors and seniors in public, private and home schools. Students will submit written works addressing the topic question, “How should we improve the state of South Carolina?”
Submissions are welcome in all creative genres, including fiction, drama and poetry. USC also welcome straightforward essays and other kinds of writings – diary entries and letters, for example. After a student submits their work, about 20 finalists will be chosen. Finalists will have their work reviewed by the 2024 writing contest judge Carla Damron. The entries of finalists and winners will be showcased by the South Carolina Honors College on its website. Cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. Learn more at this link. DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024.
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Spend Spring Break 2025 in Costa Rica! Raptors are invited to consider this amazing opportunity to explore the ecology of Costa Rica during spring break of 2025. Students will conduct research on leatherback sea turtles AND earn 30 hours of community service. Email Ms. Phillips (karla_phillips@charleston.k12.sc.us) with any questions. | |
Community Service + Activities | |
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Here is a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities.
Learn more about the AMHS Volunteer Hours
graduation requirement here.
Volunteer Hours Form
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The Raptor Report is published weekly by AMHS PIE on Wednesdays during the school year except for holiday breaks.
Faculty, students, and parents are encouraged to submit articles and/or pictures of AMHS events, honors, and needs.
Please email your information to the Raptor Report Editors by 5 pm on the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date.
Feedback or suggestions for improvement? Please send an email as well.
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