Monday, June 21, 2021
- All students who had a class with Mr. Sears during the 2019-2020 school year must pick up their work by Wednesday 6/23 at 1:00 or it will be discarded.
- Indigenous people in the US face systematic oppression from government and prejudice in their everyday lives. We are a group of Amherst High School students who over the past month have created a website designed to educate and provide resources related to Indigenous rights in the US. The website includes a variety of educational resources as well as Indigenous run organizations focused mainly on Indigenous climate action and issues faced by Indigenous women. They fight every day to have their voices heard, and it is time we start listening. Check out the website here.
- Did you know that 243 million women and girls experience abuse by an intimate partner globally? This number has increased with pandemic isolation. Governments are unintentionally telling survivors to isolate/quarantine with their abusers, and women are stuck. A couple of students are trying to make an impact on this issue using education targeted at the root causes of domestic violence. Check out our website that has resources for survivors, educational articles/excerpts, and so much more. Our Instagram (@arhsendingdomesticviolence) also has good info and updates!
- The Environmental Action Club is organizing the first annual Amherst Drive Free Day on June 30th, 2021. On this day community members will go a day without driving to spread awareness on how our daily driving habits have an impact on our planet. To sign up for this event visit amherstaction.org. If you have any questions email Shire Thompson at thompsons@arps.org.
- Can you run from the front of the school to the bus waiting for you? That's all we need for you to sign on as a cross-country runner on next year's edition of the ARHS boys team. Meet at the tree on the football field at 2:30 on Tuesday, June 22, for all the information you need to train wisely and prepare for a season of outdoor adventure and camaraderie. Do the right thing! I'm talking you you, ultimate players!
- We have three new one-time Alternative Learning Program elective course offerings (Unlike our Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish courses, they will not satisfy world language requirements for colleges).The ALP courses are:
The History of Rock’N’Roll-ALP
Credits: [2]
Prerequisite: None
Teacher: Frank Vaissiere
This course will study the history of Rock’N’Roll and the social changes it did bring about in the past 70 years. Students will examine the early musical styles that led to the creation of Rock’N’Roll of the 1950s, the British Invasion of the 1960s, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, New Wave, Goth Rock, Grunge, and other styles of the twenty-first century. The course will have an emphasis on societal, political, cultural, and sartorial contexts and on the music itself. Students will develop active listening skills and the ability to discuss Rock music through readings assignments, group discussions, oral presentations, writings essays, and tests.
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______________________________ _____ Conversational Italian-ALP
Credits: [2]
Prerequisite: None
Teacher: Frank Vaissiere
This course meets the needs of high school students, 9-12, beginning the study of Italian. Emphasis is on developing oral proficiency and listening comprehension. Reading and writing skills will be addressed in introductory activities to reinforce oral and listening skills. Cultural aspects of the language will be introduced on an ongoing basis. Homework is to be expected daily.
Conversational Wolof-ALP
Credits: [2]
Prerequisite: None
Teacher: Oumy Cisse
Wolof is one of the local languages spoken in Senegal. It is also spoken in The Gambia and in Mauritania. During this ALP class, you will be introduced to the basic day-to-day conversations in Wolof. You will also learn about Senegal and its rich history and culture through music, dance, literature, local art etc...
If you would like to sign up for one of these ALP courses please fill out this form
