222 Noble Road,

Clarks Summit, PA  18411

Phone:  585.5300

Fax (Main Office):  570.586.8188

Fax (Guidance Office):  570.585.8274

  NOTE:     All senior obligations must be fulfilled by June 2, 2008, in order to participate in commencement. There is a list of seniors who owe obligations posted outside of the student office.  See Mrs. Toro for more information.      

ABOUT ABINGTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL:   

     Abington Heights High School offers a comprehensive and rigorous program of studies for students in grades 9-12, including 15 AP courses.  In addition to the program of studies, students may participate in a wide range of highly successful extra-curricular and co-curricular activities such as Mock Trial, Odyssey of the Mind and Robotics. Our highly successful athletic teams  have won many regional and district titles. The orchestra, band and choral programs enjoy a regional reputation and strong student interest.

     Abington Heights High School offers a broad program of subjects which allows a student to elect courses based upon individual abilities, achievements and goals within the limit of requirements for graduation. With counseling assistance, students may be recommended for placement in one of three levels including academic, honors, or advanced placement. Extensive curriculum offerings permit qualified students to choose Honors courses in grades 9-12 in English, social studies, mathematics, world language, and science. Five languages are offered for four years: Latin, French, German, Spanish and Russian.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:        

• Attention students:

  This weekend, the student e-mail system will be replaced with

  Microsoft Office Live.  This new system will increase mailbox size,

  provide access to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint from anywhere

  a web browser is available, and provide each student with a 25 gig skydrive.

  It will be accessible from the same location as the old system at www.ahsd.org.

  Your username will be the same as your current username with @hsnet.ahsd.org.

  Your initial password will be your student ID.

  If your student ID is only 5 digits, you will need to place a 1 before your student ID.

  The old system will be up and running until next Friday and a link will be provided under the student menu.

• Click here for updates on new teen driving rules.

• MID-TERM EXAM SCHEDULE

  Mid-terms will be on the following days:

  English Mid-Terms:            Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 (including Eng III AP, Eng IV AP)

  Math Mid-Terms:                Thursday, Feb 2, 2012 (including Calc AB AP, Calc BC AP)

  2 subject conflicts:              Friday, Feb 3, 2012

   

  On Monday through Thursday students who are not scheduled for a mid-term exam will report to the auditorium.

   

• Teenage drivers will face more training and new rules under Lacey Law.  

• Tentative Exam Dates:

           May 23 & 24:           2nd Sem. Finals - given over 2 days in class (tentative)

           Final Exams:             May 30 - June 4 (tentative)

• All juniors are required to submit their final graduation project paper to their JWW teacher in class on February 13/14.

• The winter semi-formal dance will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 (weather postponement date is February 18).  All AHHS students in grades 9 -12 are invited. Each AHHS student is entitled to bring one guest to the dance. The guest must be a student in grades 9 -12 or a 2011 graduate. If your guest is from ANOTHER school or a 2011 graduate, then you must complete the guest approval form, available in the main office. This form must be returned to the main office by January 27. All guests from other schools and 2011 graduates must be approved by the administration. Tickets will be on sale from January 23 – February 1 during all lunch periods. Cost is $15 per ticket and tickets are non-refundable. The dance is from 7-11 PM at the high school.  Dismissal starts at 10:30 PM.

• Parent-teacher conferences: February 20, 2012 (no school for students)

• All financial and disciplinary obligations must be fulfilled by May 31, 2012 in order for a senior to participate in commencement. 

• Commencement is tentatively planned for Friday, June 8, 2012  at 5:30 p.m. at Comet Stadium. 

• Parents can sign up for email notification for school cancellations / delays.  For more information, click here.

• Please be aware that Lackawanna County recently banned the possession and use of bath-salts, synthetic marijuana and other mood-altering chemicals. This ban affirms the AHSD's Alcohol and Controlled Substance Use and Abuse Policy which strictly prohibits the use, abuse, and/or possession of alcohol, inhalants, mood altering substances, look-alike drugs, drug substances, chemicals or paraphernalia.  The alcohol and controlled substance use and abuse policy can be accessed from the district website.

• We would like to remind students to exercise discretion and good judgment when posting information online. You are probably already aware that information posted online is public and can be viewed by many people; however, recent court rulings now make it legal for information posted online to be used against an individual in a court of law.  Once again, please exercise good judgment and discretion when posting information online.

• School physicals are required for students entering 11^th grade.   If your student is in 10^th grade remember to have your physician sign the school physical form during your annual physical. Since insurance only pays for a yearly physical, we accept annual physicals from January, 2011, to November, 2011, for students entering 11^th grade in September, 2011. Click here to download the physical form.  Any questions please call 585-5304.

• With written parent consent, Tylenol can be administered every 6 hours for minor pain for students in grades 9-12 at the nurse’s discretion.  Parents can fax or send in a note requesting Tylenol for their child. 

  ·    fax: 586-8188

  ·    student turns in note to homeroom teacher

  Questions can be directed to Mrs. Stone or Mrs. Ciaglia at 585-5304.

   stoneb@ahsd.org

  ciagliaa@ahsd.org

    

   

• Parents: The community portal will allow you to monitor your student's grades and attendance.

• Click here for the link to register for the community portal.  

• Click here for PSSA resources.
• Click here for information on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
• PSSA proficiency ratings (Advanced, Proficient, Basic, Below Basic) will appear on the student’s final transcript.
• Class ring information may be obtained in the High School main office. 
• Parents:  Please use the student drop off area when transporting students to and from school.  Please also follow the flow of traffic behind the building when leaving the campus.  Thank you for your cooperation.

• Lackawanna County Library System Adds E-Books