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Advanced Technologies Academy is a Clark County School District Magnet School. Clark County School District Magnets have their roots in the concept of district-wide specialty schools. Advanced Technologies Academy is based upon the concept of Academics plus Technology. Students attending A-TECH study one of eight specialized program areas based upon the integration and use of technology. Enjoy your visit to our site!
Congratulations Mr. Johnson
A-TECH Physics teacher Mr. Mitchell Johnson is the recipient of the 2009 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement for teachers. Mr. Johnson is the one teacher selected from the state of Nevada, and one of only 50 teachers selected nationally to receive this award.
Congratulations A-TECH Science Bowl
The A-TECH Science Bowl team recently competed at UNLV in the Nevada Regional Championship and placed 7th out of 32 teams. For their effort the students will split the $300 scholarship award. Please congratulate juniors Anna Kiyantseva and Mike Tully as well as seniors William Lo, Ryley Hill, and Captain Sadarth Raich.
A-TECH School of Distinction
Congratulations A-TECH on being selected as a 2010 School of Distinction by the Magnet Schools of America.
Congratulations Mr. Patterson
Congratulations to Mr. Patterson for being one of two teachers selected as the Nevada state-level finalist for the 2009 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Ambassadors Volunteer at Fresh & Easy
On Wednesday, December 2, A-TECH’s Student Ambassadors became temporary members of the Fresh & Easy staff at 6100 W. Vegas Drive. The Ambassadors worked from 4:00- 8:00 p.m. with the purpose of earning 5% of the sales made during that time for our school. Great community involvement ambassadors!
Mayor Goodman Visits A-TECH
On Monday, November 23 the A-TECH Law program sponsored a visit from Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman. The Law program and other A-TECH students and staff enjoyed a storytelling session followed with questions and answers. Councilman Lawrence Weekly was in attendance as well.
Student Ambassadors Connect through Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundations Tutoring Program
Senior Student Ambassadors Carmen Puentes and Skylar Dunn were recently featured in the Summerlin View for their work with the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation's tutoring program. (Photo Courtesy of the Summerlin View)
Congratulations A-TECH Key Club Phoenix Points Leaders
We would like to congratulate the Key Club at A-TECH for leading the division in Phoenix Points and for their success at this past weekend's Fall Rally. As part of our division, A-TECH made history by winning all three events we participated in. A special congratulation should be made to Kameron Van Woerkom (the Lieutenant Governor of our division) and all of the officers here at A-TECH. Great Job guys!
US News & World Report – Best High Schools 2009 Search
U.S. News & World Report - in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, a K-12 education and data research and analysis business that provides parents with education data - analyzed academic and enrollment data from more than 21,000 public high schools to find the very best across the country. A-TECH was one of 5 Nevada High Schools to be so recognized and one of three to receive a silver award. Congratulations to students and staff!
Important Announcements
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Proficiency Exam Math Help
There will be math tutoring sessions for students needing extra help preparing for the Math Proficiency Exam on the following dates, in room 715, immediately after school until 3:00 PM: 2/17, 2/18, 2/22, 2/24, 2/25, 2/26, 3/1, 3/3, 3/4, 3/5, and 3/8. Students who do not have a ride home at 3:00 PM must take their regular scheduled bus home.
NHSPE Math Tutoring at Local LibrariesFree Tutoring for the NHSPE Math Proficiency exam is being provided at local libraries. Tutoring is offered on evenings and/or weekends at the Clark County Library (Flamingo/Maryland Pkwy), West Las Vegas Library, Centennial Hills Library, Enterprise Library, Sunrise Library, and Spring Valley Library.
Academic Support and Community Service CenterThe Academic Support and Community Service Center, located in our Robin Street parking lot, is open to provide assistance in the following academic areas for students in grades K – 12: Math, Reading, English/Writing, Science, and Social Studies. Tutoring for all proficiency tests is available also. Please contact 799-3140 for additional information.
Parents, ParentLink Needs Your Email Address!As we move further into the school year, we want to make sure that you will have full access to ParentLink on your schedule. Setting up your email address in ParentLink enables to your reset your password if it is ever lost or forgotten, receive email messages from your school, and subscribe to other important ParentLink communications. Simply log in to ParentLink, click on the MY ACCOUNT tab, and click the ADD button in the Email Addresses section. Then click SAVE to save your address once it is entered on the Add Email Address page. Don’t delay, set up your email address today!
Medical Insurance ReminderWhile the Clark County School District takes appropriate measures to ensure the safety of students, accidents do occur. The district does not provide accident medical insurance coverage for students. This means that you are responsible for any bills from a school related injury to your child. As a service to you and your child, information about these programs is being made available through your child’s school, and parents are encouraged to obtain such insurance for them. Parents are reminded that insurance is required for student-athletes, and proof of insurance must be presented for eligibility.
External Credit ProceduresExternal credits are high school credit earned from an academic institution outside of Clark County School District – this does not include Virtual High School (VHS) or Academy for Individualized Instruction (AIS). External credits MUST BE APPROVED by the A-Tech Administration before enrolling. Such credits will not be accepted without administrative approval prior to enrolling.
TO ASSURE YOU WILL RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ANY EXTERNAL COURSE WORK YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE STEPS OUTLINED BELOW :
1. MUST SEE YOUR COUNSELOR TO INITIATE EXTERNAL CREDIT APPLICATION PROCESS.
2. COMPLETE EXTERNAL CREDIT FORM AND RETURN IT TO YOUR COUNSELOR.
3. DO NOT ENROLL UNTIL YOU RECEIVE ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL.
Virtual High School 2009-2010 Spring Registration for part-time students is available online Monday, October 19, 2009.
Students with accounts may request or drop a course @ https://register.ccsdde.net/ using their current username and password. There are step- by-step directions on our website www.ccsdde.net if there are any questions.
Students who do not have an account should create one as soon as registration opens @ www.ccsdde.net. Students will need to select registration when they get to www.ccsdde.net., and complete the application. Students will choose their own password and will receive their username after they have verified their email. Once they have received their username they will access their account@ https://register.ccsdde.net.
Students should only apply one time. Multiple applications will slow the process down. Once a student has an account it stays with them until they graduate.
Transportation – Late BussesTransportation has the Late buses divided into two different categories. There are buses that leave ATA at 4:00 pm to go to the South Hub at K.O. Knudson Middle School. These students should be out at the buses no later than 3:50 pm. ATA is the north hub (NH) and the north hub buses leave ATA at 4:30 pm. There is a schedule posted in student services with all the late activities routes listed and what hub each route is assigned. A transportation investigator, also, is at ATA by 4:00 pm to assist students to find there correct buses.
Daily Bulletin
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Proficiency Exam Math Help
There will be math tutoring sessions for students needing extra help preparing for the Math Proficiency Exam on the following dates, in room 715, immediately after school until 3:00 PM: 2/17, 2/18, 2/22, 2/24, 2/25, 2/26, 3/1, 3/3, 3/4, 3/5, and 3/8. Students who do not have a ride home at 3:00 PM must take their regular scheduled bus home.
Valentine’s Day Flower SalesIn commemoration of Valentine’s Day, you can buy a flower from Key Club! You can pick from a variety of colors to tell that special someone how you truly feel. They are $1.50 each and are available where the ice cream is sold. Ask any officer if you have any questions.
College: The Real LifeThe city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services will be offering a college workshop entitled “College: The Real Life” on Saturday, February 20th, and Saturday, March 20th. See Mrs. Packert for an application and further details.
Congratulations A-TECH ForensicsOn January 29-30, 11 members of the A-TECH Forensics Team competed at Palo Verde’s Panther Invitational; and combined to take third place overall in the Small School Division. Winning trophies were: Parker Junger (1st place — Varsity House, Congressional Debate), Carmen Puentes (3rd place — Oral Declamation), and Evan Shobert (3rd place — Varsity Senate, Congressional Debate), while President Meagan Proffit, Cody Andersen, Trimaan Malik, Paulina Olivares, Liset Puentes, Alexander Tin, Daniel Waqar, and Ariel Wright all contributed.
Bank of America Student Leaders ProgramJunior and Senior Students: Bank of America Student Leaders Program is accepting applications for its summer program. Please see Mrs. Forfia for application details and deadlines.
CSN Placement Testing SessionsThose students planning to attend CSN in the Fall and get a head start on registration, there will be exclusive Placement Testing Sessions at all three campuses on February 9th and February 11th. Flyers with more information are available in the Counseling Office.
Summer Business InstituteSummer Business Institute is now accepting applications. Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors students may apply. See Mrs. Forfia in the counseling office for more information.
Go to College PledgeAll students that go to the link below, take the pledge, and fill out the checklist will be entered to win a brand new Dell Inspiron Mini Notebook!
http://www.gotocollegenevada.org/step1.asp
2010 Common Mathematics Semester AssessmentsCommon semester practice exams and assessments are available on the following websites for Algebra I, Algebra I Honors, Algebra II, Geometry, Geometry H, and Algebra II :
CPDD Mathematics Semester Exam Practice and RPDP High School Math
15th Annual HBCU College TourThe 15th Annual HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) College Tour will be March 28th-April 2, 2010. See Mrs. Packert for details.
Burger King ScholarshipThe Burger King Scholarship Application is now available online for seniors who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, have a part-time job, are actively involved in community service and demonstrate financial need. Applications are available at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application.html Access Key BKS. If you have questions about this scholarship, please see Mrs. Marshall in the counseling office.
Fresh & EasyCalling all A-TECH students and staff that shop at Fresh & Easy! Please bring all of your Fresh & Easy receipts to the Fresh & Easy box in Student Services. A-TECH receives $1.00 for every $20 spent at any Fresh & Easy location.
College Visitations
Many colleges, universities and military personnel are interested in recruiting students from A-TECH. Below is a list of scheduled presentations. If you are interested in attending, sign up with the counselors’ secretary. Students MUST sign up at least TWO DAYS prior to presentation in the Counseling Office.
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CSN On Site Registration
Feb. 16-9:00-Career Center
UNR On Site RegistrationMar. 22-8:30-Career Center
Nevada State College On-Site RegistrationApr. 22-9:00-Career Center
Nevada State College On-Site RegistrationFeb. 22-9:00-Career Center
UNLV On Site RegistrationFeb. 24-8:00-Career Center
UNR On Site RegistrationFeb. 26-10:00-Career Center
UNR On Site RegistrationMar. 15-TBA-Career Center
CSN On Site RegistrationMar. 16-9:00-11:00-Career Center
UNR Junior PresentationMay 7-9:30-Career Center
Seniors - Class of 2010
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College: The Real Life
The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services will be offering a college workshop entitled “College: The Real Life” on Saturday, February 20th, and Saturday, March 20th. See Mrs. Packert for an application and further details.
Go to College PledgeAll students that go to the link below, take the pledge, and fill out the checklist will be entered to win a brand new Dell Inspiron Mini Notebook!
http://www.gotocollegenevada.org/step1.asp
Today's Events
Upcoming Events
February 10, 2010- Guitar ClubGuitar ClubTime: 1:27 pm
Guitar Club Meetings-Rm 407-earhart at 1:27 pm - Global StudiesGlobal StudiesTime: 1:30 pm
Global Studies Meetings-Rm 304-Stanley at 1:30 pm - Varsity QuizVarsity QuizTime: 1:30 pm
Varsity Quiz Meeting-Rm 609-Burke at 1:30 pm - NHSNHSTime: 1:30 pm
NHS Meeting-Leecture Hall-Schultz at 1:30 pm - Traditional Gamers ClubTraditional Gamers ClubTime: 1:30 pm
Traditional Gamers Club Meeting-Rm 715-Price at 1:30 pm - Latin Dance ClubLatin Dance ClubTime: 1:39 pm
Latin Dance Club Rehersal-Rm 607-Urena at 1:39 pm
- Recycling ClubRecycling ClubTime: 1:20 pm
Recycling Club-Rm 404-Belin at 1:20 pm - Science Bowl Science BowlTime: 1:30 pm
Science Bowl Practice-Rm 403-Colledge at 1:30 pm - Mock Trial Mock TrialTime: 1:30 pm
Mock Trial Meeting-Rm-304-Stanley at 1:30 pm - Skills USASkills USATime: 1:30 pm
Skills USA Club Meeting-Rm 601-Gardner at 1:30 pm


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