Weekly News for Dec. 10, 2024

Upcoming Events:

• Dec. 12 - Vocal Music Concert, 6:30 pm
• Dec. 19 - Last day of 1st semester classes
• Dec. 20 - Make Up Day, students attend by appointment only
• Dec. 23-Jan. 6 - No School, Winter Break for students
• Jan. 3 & 6- Teacher work days
• Jan. 7 - 2nd semester classes begin
• Jan. 13 - PTSA & SAC, 5:00 pm
• Jan. 20 - No school, MLK Day

News and Reminders:

• First semester is winding down. Dec. 16-20 is the last week of classes. We will follow a normal schedule that week except for Friday, Dec. 20 when students will come to school only if they have previously arranged with a teacher to make up classwork or testing. Final grades will be posted on Campus Portal in early January. Second semester classes will begin on Jan. 7, 2025. We hope everyone has a great break and a happy holiday season.

• Round 1 of enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open from December 5 through January 17. Completing enrollment helps Jeffco prepare for next year’s staffing, budget, student resources and more. All families, including those new to Jeffco and those returning to the same school, should complete enrollment. Learn more about the Jeffco enrollment process.

• Great things are happening in the Arvada Articulation area; read about them here!

From the Career Hub:
Contact Ms. Acerra, Career Hub Counselor, with any questions!
Janet.Acerra@jeffco.k12.co.us, 303-982-8112

• Upcoming Career Speakers during Academy Time (Thursdays 10:45-12) in the Career Hub (B211):
  • Jan. 9: CO Health Careers Academy Summer Program
  • Jan. 16: Immigration Attorney
  • Jan. 23: Health Careers Part 2 (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing)
  • Jan. 30: Women's Leadership in Corporate America
• Students can sign up for career speakers or field trips using this sign-up form: bit.ly/AHSCareerHub

From the Health Room:

• We have received free at-home COVID-19 tests from the US Department of Health. Students or families can come to the health room in the main office to get a free test.
• Should I send my sick child to school? Please refer to "How sick is too sick" guidelines from the Colorado Department of Health.

Useful Links:

• Arvada High School website
• Arvada Athletics website
• AHS School Year Calendar (printable)
• AHS Bell Schedule
• Infinite Campus
• Bus Information
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