Important Announcements

    AP Exam Scores

    Starting July 1 students can access their 2010 exam scores and send their scores to colleges by phone. Students can call AP Automated Score Reporting Services at 888-308-0013 (toll free in the United States and Canada) or 609-771-7366, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students will need their AP numbers to use the service, so please hold on to the yellow AP Number Cards that came with the AP Student Packs.

    Back to School Safety Letter for Parents

    The Clark County School District and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have created a list of precautionary measures for parents and their children. Parents are urged to have a frank discussion with their children about “Back to School Safety.”

    Back to School Safety Letter:

    English
    Spanish

    Academic Support and Community Service Center

    The 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 Reminder

    While 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 Procedures

    External 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.

    Transportation – Late Busses

    Transportation 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

    AP Exam Scores

    Starting July 1 students can access their 2010 exam scores and send their scores to colleges by phone. Students can call AP Automated Score Reporting Services at 888-308-0013 (toll free in the United States and Canada) or 609-771-7366, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students will need their AP numbers to use the service, so please hold on to the yellow AP Number Cards that came with the AP Student Packs.

    Back to School Safety Letter for Parents

    The Clark County School District and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have created a list of precautionary measures for parents and their children. Parents are urged to have a frank discussion with their children about “Back to School Safety.”

    Back to School Safety Letter:

    English
    Spanish

    Back to School Paperwork

    Please be sure to turn in all back to school paperwork ASAP. You can turn it in either in Student Services or the front office. If you did not receive a packet please see Miss Tiffany in Student Services.

    Sports

    Anyone who wishes to participate in any fall sports MUST pickup a sports form in Student Services. Failure to fill out and/or return the form will result in ineligibility. IMPORTANT: This year it is mandatory that all students who leave campus early for sports must check in with their 8th period teacher and sign out in Student Services. Failure to do so will result in ineligibility.

    Parking

    Parking applications will be available starting September 7th.

    Afternoon Busses

    If you ride the bus home in the afternoon, check the bus # that you are supposed to be on and make sure that you get on only that bus. If you have any questions as to which bus you are suppose to ride, please check with Student Services office or the campus monitors out at the bus lanes.

    Picture Day

    Picture Day is September 3rd.

    Questbridge Scholarship

    Questbridge is proud to announce the launch of the 2010 National College Match program for high achieving low income students. If you are an outstanding student who has overcome economic challenges, you have a chance to attend a top-tier college on a full scholarship. The Questbridge College Match Program can help you make it happen! The Questbridge application is free of charge, due September 30 and available at www.questbridge.org. Please see Mrs. Marshall in the counseling office if you have questions about this scholarship.

    Passing Periods

    The noisy transition from class to lunch and lunch to class is disruptive to those classes in session. Please remember to keep the A-TECH halls quiet during passing.

    Go to College Pledge

    All 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 Assessments

    Common 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

    Fresh & Easy

    Calling 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.

    There are currently no colleges scheduled.

    Seniors - Class of 2011

    AP Exam Scores

    Starting July 1 students can access their 2010 exam scores and send their scores to colleges by phone. Students can call AP Automated Score Reporting Services at 888-308-0013 (toll free in the United States and Canada) or 609-771-7366, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students will need their AP numbers to use the [...]

    Questbridge Scholarship

    Questbridge is proud to announce the launch of the 2010 National College Match program for high achieving low income students. If you are an outstanding student who has overcome economic challenges, you have a chance to attend a top-tier college on a full scholarship. The Questbridge College Match Program can help you [...]

    Go to College Pledge

    All 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


Say Yes! To School Meals
Food costs are up! Fuel costs are up! What’s a parent to do? School meals are still a good value and beneficial in so many ways:

Brain Fuel: Kids who regularly eat school meals have higher test scores, greater attention spans, better attendance rates, less tardiness, and fewer discipline problems.

Nutrition: School meals give students the recommended nutrients for their age groups, and meet all established nutritional guidelines.

Time Saver: No time to make breakfast or lunch? No worries---tasty, healthy meals are already planned and prepared for your child.

Choices: Students can choose from a variety of meals every day. Visit our website at www.ccsd.net/foodservice to view menus and learn more!

2010-11 Meal Prices
Elementary School    Breakfast: $1.25   Lunch:$1.75
Middle/High School   Breakfast: $1.50   Lunch:$3.00

Pay for meals online with your debit or credit card. See where your money goes and see what your kids are eating. Save time and gas by paying from home. Log on to: http://www.schoolpaymentsolutions.com

Applications for free or reduced price meals are available in school kitchens and will soon be available at our website www.ccsd.net/foodservice. Families can qualify by income level and an application must be submitted each new school year. For more information please visit our website www.ccsd.net/foodservice or call Food Service Department at 1-800-819-7556.


Demographic Information Survey
Parents and Guardians, please access and complete the online Demographic Information Form for each of your children attending a CCSD school at the following web address:

http://www.ccsd.net/ethnicitysurvey

Also available online are the following:

Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.ccsd.net/ethnicitysurvey/docs/Ethnicity_FAQ.pdf

Federal Guidance From the U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ccsd.net/ethnicitysurvey/docs/Ethnicity_Race_Guidance.pdf