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Athens Drive will hold its graduation ceremony in Memorial Auditorium of the Progress Energy Center at 4:30 on Saturday, June 11. This is a closed, private ceremony open only to ticket holders of Athens Drive High Class of 2011.

June 1, Interfaith Baccalaureate Service on June 8 at Athens

The interfaith Baccalaureate will be held on Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Athens auditorium. This year's Baccalaureate Address will be given by Rev. Marcia Mount Shoop, a Presbyterian minister, who has done a lot of work with interfaith and intercultural issues.

May 26, Senior Awards Ceremony

May 26, Superintendent Tata Releases Proposal for WCPSS Student Assignment

May 26, PTSA Parent Survey

May 25, Spring Sports Awards Ceremony Recipients

Members of Athens Drive High School spring sports teams and honored guests celebrated another successful athletic season at "The Drive." Click Here to see the PDF document with award recipients.

May 18, Principal Message from Mr. Crockett.

Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call on Wednesday, May 18.

May 15, Exam Preparation Resources

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As we prepare to wind down the year, I want to remind students and parents about Exams that will be coming up in June. Students are still in the thick of learning material in the class, but it is never too early to prepare. Athens Drive High School has many resources that are available to students as they prepare for specific exams. Below are some of the resources that are available to students. You may want to encourage your child to log on to some of these resources for additional practice prior to the exam. If students have issues or questions about passwords, they can see their teacher or me, and I will get this information to them!

Study Island: http://www.studyisland.com/ All students received a username and password in their advisory period when they received report cards on Friday. This resource can be used independently by students at any time to prepare for End of Course Tests in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, US History, Civics and Economics, Physical Science and Biology. The preparation modules are fully aligned to the NC Standards. In addition, teacher may be using Study Island in their classrooms to help prepare students to hone in on specific skills students need to develop. Study Island gives students access to an SAT Prep module as well.

USA Test Prep: http://usatestprep.com/front/index.php USA Test Prep is an on-line program students can use to prepare for Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, US History, Civics and Economics, Physical Science and Biology. These Modules are fully aligned with the NC Standards Teachers who use the program have usernames and passwords for students.

SAS Curriculum Pathways: http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/ProductEntrance/Login/login.jsp SAS Curriculum Pathways is a powerful curriculum tool that students can use to help prepare for tests or to delve deeper into English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Spanish. The program gives students access to many different resources to supplement the work that students are doing in their classes at Athens. Teachers can supply students with the password.

WCPSS Success Series: http://www.wcpss.net/success-series/ This program is available at WCPSS web site and is a program that was created by WCPSS teachers and they may be helpful to students who may need additional explanation for a particular area of study or who may benefit from hearing the information presented in a different way or by a different teacher. These programs are fully aligned with the NC Standards. and include lessons for Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, English I-IV, US History, Civics, AP Calculus, AP Statistics and Spanish I.

May 12, Principal Message from Mr. Crockett.

Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger call on Thursday, May 12.

May 4, Spring 2011 Exam Schedule.

April 28, AP Exam Schedule. The AP exam schedule is the following:

Monday: May 2 AM: Environmental Science PM: Psychology

Triangle Orthopaedic is offering $10 sports physicals on May 19 from 6-8pm. The $10 you pay will be donated back to Athens Drive so this is not only a great opportunity to get your physicals completed for the next sports year but it also serves as a fundraiser for Athens Sports. In order to get your physical you need to have completed the sports physical form and have it signed by a parent or guardian and bring it with you to the physical. You can get the physical form at www.triangleortho.com. Sports_Physicals_Flyer

April 25, Mr. Crockett's Message.

April 15, Summer School Information!

April 12, Prom is Here, Prom is Here!

April 11, Athens Drive Calendar Change for Senior Awards:

Please note this change to our calendar of activities for seniors. Senior Awards has been rescheduled with a different format this year. We are pleased to announce that this year's Senior Awards Program will take place on May 26th from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in the gymnasium. We will recognize the accomplishments of this outstanding senior class and would like to extend an invitation to parents and guests of seniors. During the program, we will recognize scholarships, academic and athletic awards, and will announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorians to the class.

The Awards & Scholarship Committee made the move from an evening awards program to a day time format in order to increase participation. The aim is to recognize each graduating senior. We hope to see you there.

April 8, Athens Drive High Cap and Gown Delivery Day Announcements.

Herff Jones will deliver granduation supplies and caps and gowns on Thursday, April 28th, and Friday, April 29th from 10:30AM-3:00PM in the gym lobby. If you owe a balance on your order, please bring cash or money order payable to Herff Jones to the delivery table or pay on-line with a credit or debit card at www.hggradservices.com at least 2 days before delivery day. Personal checks CANNOT be accepted for final payment. Extra announcements and tassels will be avialable while supplies last.

April 7, Mr. Crockett's Message.

April 3, Family and Consumer Science Students win at State FCCLA Competition.

Please congratulate the following FCCLA members on their recent competitive events wins at their state conference. FCCLA is the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for Family and Consumer Science Students. The following students just returned from the state leadership conference where they competed with other students from across the state.

Yusar Abusaiha, Rana Odeh, Amira Atei, Danielle Frider and Deema Alghandour took 1st place in their competition events and are eligible to represent North Carolina at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA in July. Chane Alston and Chanteel Sifford won silver in the competition. These girls did an outstanding job and please congratulation them on their accomplishment.

April 2, JAG Club Golf Tournament Information is Released for 2011.

The annual Jag Club Golf Tournament will be held on June 13, 2011 at Lochmere Country Club. Come and enjoy the tournament as an individual or as a team member. Click Here to receive your packet and registration instructions.

April 1, Registration Information

Students have until April 8 to register in SPAN. Please make sure that your child has accessed SPAN to register for courses for next year. Here are some reminders:

March 10, Science Teacher, Abbey Wood is WCPSS Finalist for Teacher Award

Kudos to our Chemistry teacher, Abbey Wood, for being selected as a finalist for the WCPSS Diane Kent-Parker First Year Teacher Award. Nominated by ADHS administration, Abbey has been selected as one of twenty semi-finalists by the selection committee.

Mr. Crockett called with information about the 3/11Early Release and upcoming Curriculum Night. Click Here for the full text of his message.

March 7, Athens will Hold Curriculum Night on March 15.

On March 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Athens Drive Student Services in conjunction with ADHS Curriculum and Instruction will present a Registration Program for Rising 10th-12th graders for 2011-2012. You can download our Curriculum Night Flier Here. Click Here for the 2011-12 Registration Site

March 2, ESL Teacher, Hal Hammond Advances in WCPSS Teacher of the Year Competition.

For the second consecutive year, an Athens Drive High School teacher advances to Teacher of the Year semi-finals. We are happy to announce that Hal Hammond, ADHS ESL teacher, has made the round of 24. Please congratulate Mr. Hammond and stay tuned for additional announcements.

February 27, Spring Coming Home Activities Begin on Monday, February 28.

Athens Drive will host its Coming Home Spirit Week on February 28-March 4. The pep rally will be on March 4th during school.

Monday- Nerd Day
Tuesday- Tie Die Day
Wednesday- ER Day
-dress up as a word that ends in -er (example, flower, painter, fisher, etc
Thursday- Class Day
Freshmen- Spanish Dancers
Sophomores- Hip Hop
Juniors- Disco
Seniors- Hoedown
Friday- Blue & Orange Day
The Dance-a-thon supporting Stop Hunger Now will be on March 4th from 6pm- 6am.

February 24, CTE Career Fair on Monday, February 28.

Athens Drive will host its annual Career Fair for students in the gymnasium on Monday, February 28. Thanks to our Career Development Coordinator and Career and Technical Education Department for sponsoring such an important event for students. Thanks also to all of the companies that take the time to display to the students. Click Here for a list of the participants.

February 23, Athens Student Named as NC Player of the Year.

Cooper Vandermaas-Peeler was named the ESPN Gatorade Player of the Year in North Carolina for men's soccer. Cooper is now a candidate for the National Player of the Year award that will be announced in May. Cooper led our men's soccer team in goals this past season and was the conference player of the year, a member of the All Region team, and a member of the All State team. In addition to playing on the men's soccer team at Athens he also plays for the CASL Academy team and the U18 Men's National Team.

February 22, AP Exam Registration is Open.

Students who took AP courses first semester or who are taking AP classes now and plan to take an AP exam must register and pay for the AP exams by noon on March 18, 2011. Click Here to register for the exams. Student Services will gladly provide help with questions not answered on the AP registration site.

February 15, ImmunoReagents Announces Partnership with Athens Drive.

ImmunoReagents, a manufacturer of high quality secondary antibodies used by researchers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has announced a partnership with Athens Drive High School to participate in the school's Business Alliance program. Click Here for the full story.

February 15, Athens Drive Art Students Earn National Attention.

Regional Scholastic Awards Competition consists of all high schools from Winston-Salem to the Coast. Mrs. Ball's student, Christian Thema, received 2 Gold Keys and 3 Silver Keys for his thrown pottery pieces. His 2 Gold Key pieces will be juried nationally in February. Mrs. Roth's student, Emma Rose, was juried a Silver Key for drawing.

February 14, PTSA Offers Academic Honors Treat - February 17, at SMART Lunch.

"Students, did you work hard to achieve A's and B's for first semester and 2nd quarter? ADHS PTSA has a treat for you on February 17, 2011! Bring your student ID and come claim your reward for working so hard last quarter and semester. See you outside the cafeteria during Smart Lunch this Thursday!"

PTSA will hold their evening session with Dr. Finch on February 15, 2011. Click Here for the flyer with times and topics.

February 2, Spring 2011 Open House on February 10, 2011.

The Spring 2011 Open House will run from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on February 10. Click Here for a template to write your student's schedule for the evening.

February 2, Board Member (District 5) Dr. McLaurin to Host Superintendent Tata on February 16.

Dr. Anne McLaurin, WCPSS Board Member for South Central Wake, is hosting Superintendent Tata at a community meeting on February 16, 2011. The meeting will be held in the Athens Drive High School auditorium from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend the meeting.

February 1, February is National Career & Technical Education Month

This year's theme for Career & Technical Education Month is "Learning Today and Earning Tomorrow." Stay tuned for various schoolwide activities commemorating the power of work-based learning.

January 31, Rising Freshman Open House, February 24, 2011

The Athens Drive High School will host its annual Rising Freshman Open House on February 24, 2011. Click Here for the flyer with details and times. Click Here for the Freshman Academy Page.

January 24, Senior Breakfast - Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The Senior Breakfast for the Class of 2011 will be held on Wednesday, January 26. See the informational posters around school for specific information.

January 24, 2nd Semester Opening Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULES!!!

Please note that there have been several administrative changes to students' schedules for second semester due to additions of teachers and adjustment of courses at Athens Drive. Though every effort is made in the summer scheduling season to give students as accurate schedules as possible for the spring semester, it is difficult to predict some changes that will take place in the course of the year. For these reasons, students may notice that there has been an adjustment to their semester schedules. Students will report to their homerooms tomorrow morning at 7:25 where they will receive an updated copy of their schedules. Students should follow this schedule for semester two. We are not able to make schedule adjustments unless a student is missing a required course or has an incomplete schedule.

Please note that counselors and administration will not be able to accommodate schedule change requests.

January 11, WCPSS Schools to Open 2 Hours Late on January 12.

The WCPSS Schools will open 2 hours late due to inclement weather, Click Here for the Athens schedule.

January 11, WCPSS Schools Closed on January 11.

Due to icy conditions, the WCPSS are closed on Tuesday, January 11. It is an optional teacher workday. IF classes are held on Wednesday then our 1st Block exam will be held on Thursday as planned. If not, then our first day back will be a review day with exams beginning the following day.

January 10, WCPSS Schools to Open 2 Hours Late on January 11.

As of 10:00 p.m. Monday evening, the WCPSS Schools will open 2 hours late due to inclement weather, Click Here for the Athens schedule.

January 9, WCPSS Schools to Close 2.5 Hours Early

Due to impending inclement weather, the WCPSS Schools will close 2.5 hours early. This 11:48 early release time coincides with our regular Early Dismissal Schedule. Click Here for the schedule. Please note that no lunch will be served. There will still be a brief, regularly scheduled faculty meeting.

January 6, PTSA Evening Session on January 11 - "Helping Teens Navigate Their Social Lives".

On Tuesday January 11, the PTSA is sponsoring what promises to be an excellent session for parents to help students with social challenges. Click Here for the flyer.

January 5, PTSA SMART Lunch Session on January 10 -"Stress Management".

On Tuesday January 11, the PTSA is sponsoring what promises to be an excellent session for parents to help students with social challenges. Click Here for the flyer.

January 5, Academic Honors Celebration - Friday, January 7.

Did you make the Honor Roll first quarter? If so, stop by the Academic Boosters table outside the cafeteria THIS Friday (Jan. 7) to receive a treat to honor your great efforts. Students who made the Honor Roll first quarter and who have their ADHS Student ID will be eligible to participate.

January 4, ADHS Exam Schedule Fall 2010

Fall 2010 Exams are scheduled to begin on Thursday, January 13, 2011. The 1st Block exam will be held on Thursday, January 13. On each successive day, the next block exam will be held. Testing days begin at 7:25, buses leave the school at 10:50. Click Here for the Schedules Webpage for the Fall 2010 Exam Schedule and for special instructions for testing. Please note that January 20, 21 are exam make-up days. Only students with make-up exams will have testing on those days.

December 17, Tentative ADHS Exam Schedule Released

Fall 2010 Exams are tentatively scheduled to begin on Thursday, January 13, 2011. We will update and finalize the schedule as needed. Click Here for the Schedules Webpage for the tentative Fall 2010 Exam Schedule.

December 17, WCPSS Schools on a 2-Hour Delay

The WCPSS Schools are operating on a 2-Hour Delay Schedule on Friday, December 17, 2010. Click Here for the Schedules Webpage for the 2-Hour Delay Class Schedule.

December 16, WRAL Wrestling Tournament December 17, 18

Current inclement weather in Raleigh, NC will have no IMPACT on North Carolina's largest and longest running wrestling tournament. All plans are a go for Friday and Saturday's WRAL Wrestling Tournament Events. Check back here for updates.

December 16, WCPSS Schools Closed Due to Inclement Weather!

All WCPSS Schools are closed on Thursday, December 16. All school related activities scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled. Watch the calendar for this information. Due to the short notice, and in order to minimize the impact on families, traditional calendar students will make up the day on January 3, 2011. Today is an optional teacher workday. The building will open at 9:00 a.m.

December 16, PTSA News from the PTSA President

Mrs. Kline, PTSA President, has posted budget and fundraising information on the PTSA Page. Please note that we are running behind in our anticipated fundraising. Click Here for the PTSA Page.

December 15, WCPSS Schools on a 2-Hour Delay

The WCPSS Schools are operating on a 2-Hour Delay Schedule on Thursday, December 16, 2010. Click Here for the Schedules Webpage for the 2-Hour Delay Class Schedule.

December 10, Athens Receives ExxonMobil Grant

Working in collaboration, HandDee Hugo's 60 on Gorman St. and Athens Drive High School received an educational support grant from ExxonMobil. Funds will be used to support math and science. Click Here for the press release.

December 8, News & Observer Tri-Nine All-Conference Recognitions

The News & Observer recently released their picks for the Tri-Nine Fall All Conference Awards. Click Here for Cross Country, Click Here for Football, Click Here for Soccer, Click Here for Volleyball Awards. Congratulations go to the many Athens Drive students who made All Conference Honors! Go JAGS!

December 6 - 10, Athens Drive Holds Anti-Bullying Awareness Week.

Our school’s Student Council, Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), Student Services, and Athens Drive Television (ATV) joined forces to focus student attention on the problem of bullying among teens.

Monday: Movie matinee featuring the documentary film Bullied (provided by Wake Teen).
Wednesday: Homeroom activity involves an information session and seminar. Students will complete a survey to provide feedback on present conditions at the school. Following homeroom, students will have an opportunity to sign a pledge against bullying.
Friday: Blackout Bullying Day. Students are encouraged to wear black to show support for anti-bullying. The men’s basketball game will be a “blackout.”

December 4, Glass Slipper Ball - POSTPONED until Sunday, December 5 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Athens Drive High School Glass Slipper Ball has been postponed until Sunday, December 5, due to inclement weather. The Glass Slipper Ball will be held from 6 - 9 p.m. on Sunday evening in the upper gym. See you there!

November 30, Medical Science Club Hosts Medical Science Career Fair

The Athens Drive High School Medical Science Club hosted a Health Occupations Career Fair on Tuesday, 11/30 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am at Athens Drive High School in the Medical Science Wing. A Medley of Health Occupation Career Professionals attended to offer Athens Drive Students a chance to explore careers. Thanks to the following medical services providers for sending representatives. Wake Co. EMS, Wake AHEC, BTEC @ NCSU Cary Family Practice, BioTech Network, Triangle Ortho, Crabtree Chiropractic, UNC Athletic Training, Wake Tech Health, Athens Dr. Med Academy, NCSU-Health PAC, Methodist Nursing, Miller Motte College, Navy, Vector Health and Safety, ECPI, Vet PAC, and Avante Physical Therapy. The event was a huge success for students - thanks go to the Medical Sciences Club!

November 11, 2010 Men's Soccer Advances to 4th Round Soccer with 2-1 win over Fuquay-Varina High.

Men's soccer advanced to the 4th round of the NC Soccer Tournament with a hard fought win over Fuquay-Varina. After two regular season losses to Fuquay, it was great for the men to pull out the very close 2-1 win. Coach Seese says that the Friday evening game against Durham's Jordan with be the toughest game of the season. Jordan has not lost a game in two years! Come out to see the Jags play Jordan in Durham on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.

November 10, 2010 Band Fruit & Nut Fundraiser will continue through November 19.

The Athens Drive Band is holding their annual Fruit & Nut Fundraiser. Click Here to go to their ordering website. All orders are due by Friday, November 19th. Fruit & Nuts will be delivered on Friday, December 10th. Thank you for supporting the ADHS Band Programs!!

November 9, 2010 PTSA Reflections due date November 15, 2010

PTSA Reflections submissions are due no later than November 15, 2010. Click Here to go to the PTSA page for Reflections Information.

November 8, 2010 ESL Department and ESL Services Offer Latino Parent's Night

On November 18, 2010, Athens staffers will join forces with ESL Central Support to provide an evening of information and services designed to support our English as Second Language and English Language Learners. Topics will include SPAN, student best practices and opportunities for collaborative academic success.

November 6, 2010 ADHS Chorus, Band, and Orchestra perform in Winston-Salem

Representatives from the chorus, band, and orchestra perform in Winston-Salem at the North Carolina Music Educator's Conference.

November 5, 2010 ADHS Men's Soccer Advances to Third Round of State Playoffs

Athens Men's Soccer will face Fuquay Varina High in Fuquay on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. for the third round of the state soccer playoffs. The men advanced to play Fuquay after defeating Scotland County High and Leesville Road High in the first and second round respectively. Go JAGS!

November 3, 2010 ADHS Offers ASVAB for National Career Month

It's National Career Month - to kick this off, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Free Career Test is being offered to all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders on Wednesday, November 10th at 7:20 am in the Auditorium. Please announce in all of your classes and send students to Ms. Schroeder in the Library to sign-up. Thank you for supporting this Career exploring opportunity for our students.

November 3, 2010 Women's Golf Team Win Silver at State Tournament

The Athens Drive Women's Golf Team has continued its winning ways at this week's NC 4A golf tournament. Coach Alcon and the girls thank everyone for their support during the year and the tournament.

October 14, 2010 Spirit Week and Homecoming October 18 - 22

October 18 - 22 is Spirit Week and Homecoming. There is a lot of activity during the week. During each day of Spirit Week students are asked to dress according to the daily Disney theme. Monday is Mickey Mouse Day, Tuesday is Tacky Tourist Day, Wednesday is Wish Upon A Star. Thursday is Class Day and the Pep Rally Day. On Thursday, each class dresses according to their theme (see the last sentence for an explanation). On Friday's early release day everyone should wear Athens Blue and Athens Orange. The Homecoming king and queen are named from the Apollo Court at Friday's Homecoming football game against Fuquay Varina. This year's school theme is Disney. The Freshman Class will decorate their hall with an MGM theme. Sophmores will decorate their hall with Epcot. Juniors chose Animal Kingdom and the Seniors will decorate their hall with Magic Kingdom.

October 12, 2010 Alicia B. Jones Memorial Golf Tournament

Join Athens Drive friends and family for the Alicia B. Jones Memorial Golf Tournament being held at River Ridge Golf Course on October 29, 2010. Click Here for the PDF Flyer with registration information.

October 5, 2010 PTSA Sponsors Reflections Program

The ADHS PTSA is sponsoring the Reflections Program again this year. Students may enter original work into categories which include dance, film, photography, literature, music, and visual arts. Click Here for the PTSA Page.

October 4, 2010 Athletic Physicals for Winter & Spring Sports

Triangle Orthopaedics has sports physicals twice a year for local athletes. We perform sports physicals in May for Fall sports and in October for Winter/Spring sports. These sports physicals are used as a fundraiser for the school's Sports Medicine Program. Each athlete will pay $10 to have a sports physical and Triangle Orthopaedics will donate 100% of the money back to the athletic program of their school. Click Here for the form.

October 3, 2010 National Technical Honor Society Invitation

Any junior or senior who has completed two CTE courses with a third one planned is invited to apply to the National Technical Honor Society. All CTE teachers have applications that are due by October 15th. Questions may be referred to Mrs. Cathy Beavers (room 1824) or Mrs. Debbie Wagner (room 2080), NTHS Advisors.

October 1, 2010 PSAT on October 13, 2010

The PSAT test date is October 13, 2010. 10th graders who have completed Algebra I will take the PSAT free. These students will be seated at a test site. 11th graders must have registered and paid to retake the PSAT. Good luck!

September 12, 2010 Mr. Crockett's Messenger Announcement

Click Here to view the text of Mr. Crockett's School Messenger Announcement to parents.

September 9, 2010 Code RED Drill - September 16, 2010

The Athens Drive Code RED Drill will be held on September 16. Please talk with your students about the importance of taking this drill seriously. The drill will be held during a slightly modified 1st and 2nd block schedule.

September 8, 2010 Fall Open House on September 14.

Fall Open House will be held on September 14. The evening begins with an optional Club Exhibit at 6:00 p.m. The PTSA meeting will begin at 6:25 in the auditorium. 1st block will begin at 6:45 p.m.

September 7, 2010 PSAT Information

The PSAT test date is October 13, 2010. Student Services distributed PSAT bulletins to 10th and 11th graders during the week of September 7. 10th graders who have completed Algebra I will take the PSAT free. These students will be seated at a test site. 11th graders wishing to take the PSAT will pay $13 payable to Athens Drive High School to take the PSAT. T he sign-up period for 11th graders to take the PSAT will be September 13-16, September 20-23, and Monday September 27, 2010. There will be no sign-up on Friday's. Students may bring their money or checks to Student Services during lunch and after school till 2:45 p.m. on the above days.

September 6, 2010 School Clubs in High Gear

Please Click Here to get your copy of this year's Athens Club listing. Starting on 9/1/2010, many clubs have begun to hold their interest meetings. Keep an eye and ear open for the club that suits your interest. We believe that there is something for everyone at Athens and we know that students who get involved in a club or two transition more successfully.

August 24, 2010 School Messenger Call from Principal Crockett

Please Click Here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's final message before school begins on Wednesday, August 25. We look forward to seeing you here and ready to learn. Go Jags!

August 22, 2010 Final Preparation Information - Mr. Parrish, Assistant Principal for Instruction
WELCOME BACK TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

Athens Parents and Students:

We had a great year last year, and we are looking to an even better year this year! I would like to share information about two items before the start of school:

Student Schedules:
SPAN has closed for schedule change requests, and we are working through the remaining schedule issues that we have. The most up-to-date schedules are on SPAN.
On Wednesday, the first day of school, ALL students will report to their homerooms at 7:25 where they will receive a copy of their class schedule. In the last couple of days there has been a need- due to enrollment- to adjust some schedules to allow for balancing of teacher courseloads; in these cases, students may have had some classes switched within the same semester to level teaching loads for teachers.There has been a need in Math to create another section of Algebra I Part I , so some students may find that they were moved to this new class to ease overcrowding. Due to a scheduling error that was not caught in time for student schedules to go out, some students who had been scheduled into Sports Medicine I may find that they no longer have Sports Medicine I. We will only offer one section of Sports Medicine I in the spring of 2011. In cases where students had Sports Medicine I in the fall, we adjusted schedules by either pulling an elective from semester 2 and working with the student to choose another second semester elective OR by scheduling an alternate from the student's original registration information.

Mandatory Guided Study, Open Tutorial, and NHS Tutorial: 1. At Athens we schedule Mandatory Guided Study during the school day. This program allows teachers the opportunity to assign students who are struggling or who need additional help on specific concepts during the school day. Students who are assigned MGS will be expected to go. 2. Open Tutorial is an opportunity for students to seek additional help during the school day. During open tutorial, teachers are available for review or to answer specific questions that students have about their work. 3. This year, ADHS will also have National Honor Society tutorial available Mondays during A part of SMART Lunch and during A and B Part of SMART lunch on Wednesdays. Please visit our Curriculum web site for information about MGS, Tutorials and NHS Tutoring .

August 5, 2010 Mailing from Mr. Crockett Re: Schedules and Back-to-School Newsletter
Click Here to go to Mr. Crockett's Principal's Page for a link to the PDF.

August 3, 2010 Bus Schedules Online
Bus schedules for the opening of school are online. This schedule is created with the best information available from Wake County Public Schools Transportation. Click Here for the bus schedule. Click Here for assistance with urgent questions.

August 3, 2010 Schedules in SPAN - an FYI from your FAQs
Schedules have been posted to SPAN as of August 2, 2010. Of course, with the posting of schedules there is a great deal of enthusiasm around them, and some confusion, so I want to clarify and hopefully streamline a process. Please look over this information carefully:

August 3, 2010 Wake's Back to School Site and Brochure
The Wake County Central Support has assembled an excellent website and brochure packed with information for your family as you return to school. Click Here for the website. Click Here to download a copy of the full-color PDF document.

August 2, 2010 Jaguar Club Kick Off Dinner and Sports Pass Night
On August 11, the Jag Club will host its annual "Kick-Off" dinner. Jack Astor's of Cary has graciously sponsored 400 meals. Come out, have a great meal and support Athens athletics through the Jag Club. Click Here for the flyer and for an advanced copy of the sports pass.

August 1, 2010 Athens Drive is Named a Newsweek America's Top High School
As a confirmation of last year's prestigious announcement by U.S. News & World Report, Athens Drive High School has been named as one of Newsweek's America's Best High School. This honor places Athens Drive within the top 6% of the nation's high schools. The honor comes as the result of a calculation which includes a ratio of the number of AP Courses offered in comparison to the total student body and the socio-economics of the school. Our Athens Drive family is happy for yet another affirmation of what we have known all along. Athens is an excellent comprehensive high school and our students excel because of the teaching and culture of excellence!

August 1, 2010 School Messenger Call to ALL Students
Click Here to go to the Principal's Page to read the text of the School Messenger Call sent to all students.

July 6, 2010 Daniel Ottone, Athens '06 Goes Pro
Daniel Ottone, Athens Class of 2006, has been drafted to play pro baseball for the Eugene Emeralds. The Emeralds are a farm team for the San Diego Padres. Click Here for a PDF with Daniel Ottone's Profile.

June 24, 2010 Parking & Lunch Pass Information .
Applications for Junior and Senior Parking and Off Campus Lunch Passes for Juniors and Seniors are now posted. Click Here to go to the permit page. Note: Be sure to read and follow ALL instructions! Failing to do so may mean that you will not be served.

June 20, 2010 Athens Alum Goes Pro
News sources say that Daniel Ottone, Athens Alum, has been drafted to play pro baseball on the West Coast. Stay tuned for more information in the future. Congratulations Ottone Family!

June 11, 2010 ADHS Summer Hours.
Until school resumes for students in late August, Athens Drive High School will operate on Summer Hours. The Front Office and Administrative Offices are open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Student Services is open from 8:00 a.m. until noon and then from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Student Services is closed on Friday. It is ALWAYS a great idea to call ahead at 233-4050 to ensure that the persons you are seeking are in the office. Have an excellent summer!

June 10, 2010 Congratulations Athens Drive Class of 2010 - DVDs Available.
The administration and faculty of Athens Drive extend their warmest congratulations to the June 9, 2010 graduates of Athens Drive High School. Those parents who are interested in receiving a $30 DVD of the ceremony should contact Mrs. Cowles to place an order. She may be reached by e-mail at susan@devonmortgage.com or by phone at (919) 924-1316.

June 1, 2010 Driving Eligibility Certificates
As of June 2, 2010 Student Services will not be signing Driving Eligibility Certificates until June 14. Summer hours for signing the certificates will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. You must have the following information to process the form. 1. Certified copy of birth certificate -- photocopies will not be accepted. 2. Jordan Driving School Certificate. 3. Parent or legal guardian to sign the form. 4. Student must be at least 15 years old and has passed 3 of 4 courses this semester.

May 7, 2010 Help!? Proctors Needed in June
ADHS is planning for our June 1, 2, 3, and 4 EOC Testing Sessions. We need a great deal of help with proctors for these test sessions. If you've wanted to volunteer but have not been able to, this is a great opportunity to give back in short increments (approximately 3-hours). Connie Liles facilitates proctor sign-up. If you are able to spare this time please contact her at 233-4080 or e-mail her at cliles@wcpss.net.

May 5, 2010 Reduced Rate Physicals for ADHS Athletes!
Spring Physicals are coming this May. On Saturday May 15th $10.00 physicals will be offered at several Triangle locations. All proceeds are donated back to Athens Drive for each athlete that attends. This is half the price of a physical that has been offered in the past at The Drive and significantly less than any other doctor in the area. See Coach Hughes for a flyer and a blank physical form. These $10 physicals will be offered at the following Triangle Orthopaedic Associates locations;

Wake Forest / Wakefield - 11550 Common Oaks Drive
North Raleigh / AIHF - 8300 Health Park
Durham - 120 William Penn Plaza
Apex - 1031 W. Williams Street
Raleigh - 3633 Harden Road

If you are interested be sure to get a blank physical form from Coach Hughes or Click Here. The form needs to be completed and signed by a parent or guardian prior to arriving at the Doctor's office.

May 3, 2010 Congratulations to Graduation Project Scholars!
Congratulations are in order for the following list of Athens Drive Graduation Project Scholars. These students continued with their Graduation Project even after the NC Department of Public Instruction removed it as a requirement for graduation. These students successfully wrote a research paper, created a product from their research, assembled a portfolio for their project and then, as the culmination of the project, presented it to a panel of judges. They will be honored at graduation with a special cord to be worn on their gown. Please congratulate the following students:

May 2, 2010 EOC Spring Semester Testing Schedule - Testing Begins June 1st
Spring 2010 Exam Schedule is now available for you to see. The plan includes regular testing, A/B day testing, and the days scheduled for exam make-ups. Click Here .

May 1, 2010 JAG Club Golf Tournament
Fore! The ADHS JAG Club is hosting its Second Annual JAG Club Golf Tournament. Funds from the tournament benefit all of the ADHS sports teams. Come out and join us on June 14, 2010. The packet contains contact information, sponsorship information, and a detailed listing of how the proceeds have been used. Click Here.

The 2010 ADHS Prom Application is online here on the Resources Page under Students and Frequently Requested Resources. The application packet contains the forms for ADHS students and guests from other schools. Please read the packet carefully and follow the directions to avoid last minute disappointments in purchasing tickets.

The 09-10 Summer School Registration Packet is available by clicking here (PDF). Please read the registration packet instructions carefully prior to submitting the information to Ms. Vann.

09-10 Summer School information is available by clicking here (PDF). Applications will be available on April 20 on the website and in the Front Office.

Breanna Harrill, ADHS Teacher of the Year, has been chosen as a finalist for Wake County Public School Teacher of the Year. The ADHS family received news on April 7, that Mr. Harrill was chosen as one of the twelve finalists for Wake County. This is quite an honor considering that there are 9,000 teachers eligible for the honor. Ms. Harrill is a mathematics teacher, and coach of two ADHS sports teams. She holds a Master's Degree in Mathematics Education and is Nationally Board Certified as well. Please congratulate Ms. Harrill on this honor beyond "The Drive." The ADHS Family is proud to know that Ms. Harrill continues to shine beyond the doors of Athens.

On Monday, April 5, ADHS Administration sent an automated call to families regarding WCPSS Dress Code (Click Here) to read it. To maximize compliance and reduce disruption from inappropriate clothing, administration also broadcast video of the staff and administration's expectations. The transcript of the call follows. This is an automated message from the staff and administration of Athens Drive High School. School Messenger Transcript:

First, we trust that you have had an enjoyable and safe holiday and are eager to get your students back to school! This message will refer to the WCPSS dress code policy and the change from 3 rd to the 4 th grading quarter. As is typical with warmer weather, Athens Faculty and Administration have noticed an increase in clothing that is inappropriate for school. WCPSS Policy 6410.1, which may be found on the ADHS website under policies, gives discretion to principals and staff to determine what is acceptable within the policy. Most violations are those which are too revealing and constitute a disruption to the learning environment. Shorts, skirts, and blouses/shirts are the most commonly offending items of clothing. Although there is no given length for shorts and skirts, anything shorter than mid-thigh approaches the “too short” category and the student may be asked to change. Tube tops, spaghetti straps, and any type of muscle/tank top shirt made to be worn as an undergarment are also violations of the dress code. When in doubt choose a more conservative style of dress. In one final note regarding the recent trend in rosaries being worn as necklaces, WCPSS recognizes the sanctity of rosaries as religious symbols not as pop-culture icons to be worn as necklaces. Please help us to continue to be a caring and sensitive school and respect the rights of all students by keeping your attire within the WCPSS dress code policy. Our final note for this message is of an academic nature. The 3 rd quarter ended last week and the 4 th quarter begins on Tuesday, April 6. Be sure to focus on ending the year on a positive academic note by monitoring grades through SPAN and daily agendas. Report cards will be issued to students on Friday, April 9. For those of you who use SPAN, a sneak preview is available under the grades tab in SPAN. Press * to replay this automated message from Athens Drive High School.

Spring Break Is Coming Soon! Thanks to Ms. Darlington, here are some important reminder dates for students and parents. The first day of Spring Break is Tuesday, March 30, 2010. On Monday, March 29, students are in Session. This is NOW a school day to make up for the Snow day on February 3. In other grading news, the end of the 3rd Quarter is Friday, March 26. April 5, is a teacher workday. Students do not have school. Report Cards are issued on Friday, April 9, 2010.

The Athens Drive High Television and Video Production Courses produce an excellent daily announcements/news show. The show is broadcast each day for students. YOU now have the opportunity to "tune in" on your own. Surf to http://web.me.com/atvnews/ATV/home.html to catch the announcements each day. We've placed links on the home page Quicklink boxes found at the top left and bottom right. Check it out.

SPAN is now open for Student Registration. Students can log on to SPAN to begin selecting courses for the 2010-2011 School Year. All course selections should be done in SPAN. Here are some key points:

This curriculum fair provides a focus on AP Courses, graduation requirements, and general curriculum offerings at Athens. It is open to all current 9 through 11 grade students (Rising 10-12). Click here to open the 104 Kb PDF Document in a new window. Additional information about curricular offerings, intervention, and SMART Lunch may always be found here on Mr. Parrish's page.

March 3, 2010 ADHS Teacher of the Year is a Semi-Finalist for Wake County Schools

Breanna Harrill, ADHS Teacher of the Year, has been chosen as a finalist for Wake County Public School Teacher of the Year. Ms. Harrill is a mathematics teacher, and coach of two ADHS sports teams. She holds a Master's Degree in Mathematics Education and is Nationally Board Certified as well. Please congratulate Ms. Harrill on this honor beyond "The Drive."

We are opening with a 2-hour delay the morning. Our typical 1:28 dismissal is still in effect. Click here to download a PDF of the schedule.

This week (March 1 - 5) is the Athens Drive High "Coming Home" week. It is our spring Spirit Week. The week culminates in the ADHS Dance-a-Thon. This year the participants are raising money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Monday is Camouflage Day, Tuesday is Nerd Day, Wednesday is Wacky Tacky Day, Thursday is Toga Day, and Friday is Blue/Orange Day.

Severe Weather Awareness Week is the week of February 28 - March 6 . The Statewide Tornado Drill will take place Wednesday March 3rd at 9:30 am . ADHS students and staff will participate. Due to inclement weather, the tornado drill will be held on Friday, March 5 at 9:30 a.m.

March 1, 2010 Principal's School Messenger Call RE: AP Testing, College Fair, and ADHS Curriculum Fair

Please click here for the script of Mr. Crockett's February 28, 2010 School Messenger call to parents regarding AP Testing, the WCPSS College Fair, and the Athens High Curriculum Fair.

Class Rings may be ordered on Friday Feb. 26th during lunch outside the Gym Lobby. They will also be on sale on Saturday, Feb. 27th 9:00-11:00am outside the Media Center Lobby. The building will be open because the Athens Drive Public Library is open during this time. A Down Payment of $60 is required to order..

A copy of the PDF final agenda with itinerary is available if you click here for the Freshman Academy Page. The PDF document will open in a new window.

Please click here to go to the ADHS Resources Page where a link to the Athens Drive AP Testing Registration Site may be found. Similar links are always located under parent, student, or staff resources. Feel free to click here to be taken off-site for the registration site. Registration is now open. Regular registration ends at 11:30 a.m. on March 5, 2010 so it is imperative that students register and then bring payment to Student Services.

Please click here to read the text of Mr. Crockett's Wednesday evening telephone message to ADHS Families.

School will open on a 1-hour delay on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Click Here for the 1-hour delay schedule. Open House will be held as planned on Thursday evening . Click Here for the Open House information and planning document.

School is cancelled on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 due to on-going icy conditions. The makeup day will be March 29, 2010. February 3, is a vacation day for teachers because March 29, 2010 is the first day of Spring Break. Teachers who choose to work may make up for the lost days of either February 1st. or 2nd.

The WCPSS will be closed on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 due to inclement weather. Because of the weather conditions, WCPSS has closed school for students on Tuesday. All school activities are canceled. *Athens will be open for faculty as an Optional Teacher Workday. The building will open at 9:00 a.m. Teachers are advised to use caution based on their individual circumstance. FYI: Monday, February 15, 2010 and Thursday, June 10, 2010 are the make up days for school closings on February 1st and 2nd. Click here for additional detail.

The WCPSS will be closed on Monday, February 1, 2010 due to inclement weather. Because of the weather conditions, WCPSS has closed school for students on Monday. All school activities are canceled. Athens will also be closed for faculty. As per the WCPSS calendar, Monday should be a teacher workday; however, conditions at school are too icy and dangerous for staff to report. As soon as possible, an alternate plan for those who want to make-up this workday will be announced. FYI: Monday, February 15, the designated snow make-up day, will now be a regular school day. Stay warm and safe. Click here for additional detail.

The Spring 2010 Open House will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Click here for the PDF Parent Memo from Mr. Crockett. The memo provides a schedule for you to plan your evening in advance of your arrival for the 6:30 p.m. start.

The Rising Freshman Open House will be held on February 25, 2010. Go to the Freshman Academy page for the PDF flyer with itinerary and agenda.

Please go to the Principal's Page for the most recent School Messenger call with regards to the start of the Spring Semester, the Senior Breakfast and report card distribution.

Join us for our School/Community Summit - it is an opportunity for parents to give input and support to the school. Athens Drive High is partnering with Dillard Drive Middle and several elementary schools to hold a community forum to determine ways that parents, business, and the community can work with the schools to improve student success by improving student attendance rates. You will need to pre-register to participate . Click here for the 64kb PDF flyer with details (Opens in new window)

Finally, a reminder about the School Board's School Calendar Survey. Please visit the school system's main website at http://www.wcpss.net to access the survey.

The following news item includes information directly from Mr. Crockett from his most recent school messenger call. We have deviated from our normal process of posting a notification here and the message on the Principal's Page because of its importance. Please read below and complete the very important WCPSS survey. Feel free to call 233-4050 if you need specific information regarding your child's idenfication numbers.

Today's phone message from Athens Drive High was taken from the letter below from the Wake County Public School System. On Thursday, we received letters to send home to parents; however, our exam schedule is not conducive to distributing the letters in homeroom. I encourage everyone to do this important survey.

William Crockett
Principal

To the Parent/Guardian of: _______________________

The Wake County Board of Education would like to invite you to complete an online survey about the school calendar options currently used in Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS). The results of this survey will assist the Board in making decisions. We are asking parents of all current WCPSS students to complete this survey.

Please visit the school system's main website at http://www.wcpss.net to access the survey. Simply click on the “Year-Round Calendar Survey” news item near the top of the page, and you will be taken to the site where the survey can be found.

You are receiving this letter because you are the parent/guardian of Student's Name: _________________
Student's NCWISE ID # _______________________

When completing the survey, you will need to enter this ID number to begin. This will help us ensure that we receive only one survey per student. Please complete the survey only once using this ID number, or your responses may not be counted in the results. If you have more than one child in our school system, please respond to one survey per child using the ID number on the letter you received for each child. When responding, please keep in mind that this survey is not a request for assignment.

You may complete this survey anytime between now and Monday, January 25th. We will accept all responses submitted by noon on Monday the 25th. All answers will be kept confidential by the WCPSS Evaluation & Research Department, and your individual responses will not be shared with your child's school or anyone else. If you are unable to complete this survey online, you may obtain a paper copy from your child's school. You may also complete this survey online at any library, at your child's school, or at any other public building that has a publicly-available internet-connected computer. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the Evaluation and Research Survey Manager at surveyeandr@wcpss.net . We greatly value your participation and look forward to hearing your opinions regarding school calendar options in WCPSS schools.

Thank you for your participation.

Wake County Public Schools
Evaluation & Research Department

This letter provides comprehensive information regarding the Fall Semester 2009 testing schedule beginning on January 14, 2010. Click here for the 114kb PDF letter .

Hello. This is Mr. Crockett on the Athens Drive High School Phone Messenger System with a New Year’s message for our parents and students. We look forward to a return to school on Monday after a relaxing and re-energizing holiday.
First, I am pleased to announce that we begin the New Year with a new school website that has a new look and organization that we hope will provide a more coherent message. Please visit www.athensdrive.com and take a look. Second, a reminder that on Wednesday, we have a 1:28 dismissal. My third announcement is that we will begin our exam schedule in little over a week on January 14 th . Every student was given a letter to take to parents with the complete exam schedule. This information can also be found on the school website under the “News” heading. Next, in case you had not heard, I want to make you aware of the U.s. News and World Reports’ ranking of ADHS as one of America’s best high schools. We can all be proud of this distinction. The official banner should soon be on display at school and on the website. Finally, a reminder for students to keep cell phones, I-pods, CD players, and other electronic devices cut off and out of sight all day until 2:28. Thank you and Good Bye.

December 23, 2009
Our new website is a go! Check out its content, organization and functionality. Let us know your thoughts.

December 16, 2009
The NC Department of Public Instruction has changed the testing policy regarding EOC retests. Click here for the Exam Retest Letter to Parents (95kb PDF).

December 15, 2009
ADHS has released information about testing dates and times for Fall 2009. Click here for the January Exam Schedule (115kb PDF).

September 22, 2009
WCPSS Transportation has finalized school bus routes for the 2009-10 school year. If you are still in need of a hard copy of the master bus schedule, click here for ADHS Bus Routes 2009-10 (107kb PDF).

September 1, 2009
There is something for everyone at Athens! With that in mind, we are publishing the club and club adviser listing for your convenience. Clubs meeting during "B Smart" of SMART Lunch. Click here for the ADHS Club List 2009-10 (128kb PDF).

ADHS News

July 19, Athletic Tryout Information.

July 19, Parking Information and Application is Available

July 18, ADHS Students return from Anaheim with Gold and Silver.

July 12, Freshman Orientation Camp Registration is Online.

June 29, Memorial Information for Mr. Laffey

June 22, Off Campus Lunch Permit Application Instructions Available. Parking Pass Information coming soon!

June 16, Fall Athletic Kick-Off Dinner for 2011-12 Information available.

June 15, JAG Club Roster for 2011-12.

June 6, SAT Prep Course Schedule Posted for 2011-12.

June 2, Senior Class Accomplishments for Athens Drive Class of 2011

June 2, Athens Drive High School will Graduate nearly 400 students on Saturday, June 11.