December 14, 2015Archbishop Mitty High School is pleased to offer our parents, faculty and students a weekly e-mail newsletter that highlights campus events and student achievement. Highlights: 12/14-1/6
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First Semester Grade DistributionExpect Paper Copies of Grades from Your Students on Monday and Tuesday This WeekTo keep parents and students informed of student progress, teachers will be distributing paper copies of Student Summary Grade Reports (what you are used to seeing on WebGrade) on December 14th & 15th. First semester grades for year long classes will be distributed on January 6th and 7th. Grades for semester long classes will be distributed in homeroom on January 13th. First semester report cards and transcripts will be available on mitty.com on January 13th. Your students are responsible for sharing these grade sheets with you, so please be sure to ask your students for them. As always, if you have any concerns about your student's progress in a given course, please contact his or her teacher directly. All teacher contact information can be found by clicking here. |
The first semester final examination schedule is available for viewing on our AMHS website. First semester finals will take place on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, through Friday, December 18, 2015. Please access the finals schedule by clicking here. |
First Semester Final Examination Schedule
Dean's OfficeFinal Exam DetailsPlease keep the following final exam changes in mind for this week: • Final exams may not be rescheduled. • Students should double check their final exam schedule in the event that their test is given in a different room than they normally meet for class. • Students may not leave campus during exams unless they have turned in a parent note to the Attendance Office authorizing their absence. • Students are not permitted to use cell phones after their exams in the buildings. They are encouraged to email parents for pick-up times or use their phones outside. • The cafeteria will be open this year during finals for snacks and "grab-and-go" style lunches such as sandwiches and salads. Important Second Semester Dates As you prepare for the upcoming holidays and the start of the second semester, please keep in mind the following dates and release times for students. Wednesday, January 6th: First school day of second semester. March 25th-April 3rd: Easter Break. Students are expected to be on campus for classes before and after the break. Trips that extend beyond the Easter break will not be permitted. May 23rd-25th: Second semester final exam schedule.* *Please note: final exams cannot be rescheduled or taken early. Students are expected to be at school during their exams. Attendance Policy Reminder Parents and students are asked to review the school attendance policy. A few important policies to be aware of for the the second semester include the following: • Students that miss school time for appointments are expected to present a doctor's note verifying their absence when they return to the Attendance Office. • Students are not permitted to be out of school for DMV or passport appointments. • Family trips are not considered excusable absences unless approved by the Dean of Students at least seven days in advance. • Students may not miss school time the days before a holiday or extended weekend without the approval of the Dean of Students. • Students that are considered "unexcused" by the Dean of Students may have both disciplinary and academic consequences. |
2016-2017 Financial Aid Application Now AvailableWe are pleased to announce the online Financial Aid Application for the 2016-2017 school year is now available on mitty.com.All families requesting financial aid will be directed to the school's website to create an account with PSAS, the outside service the Diocese of San Jose retains to collect and evaluate levels of financial need. If you are new to the program, you will be asked to provide an email address and a password. For families that filed for financial aid last year, you can access your account as a returning applicant by using your login information. Once you have created an account, you can login when convenient; fill out the application, update, change and save information; track your progress; and communicate directly with helpful and knowledgeable staff members at PSAS. For returning applicants, your previous information has been saved for easy reference. The application is easy to navigate, the instructions are clear, it's available in English and Spanish, and only one application per family is required. This process has been mainstreamed to provide a faster, simpler, friendlier service to our families. |
Men's Soccer at Avaya StadiumOn December 19th at 5:00 p.m., our Men's Soccer Team will take on Bellarmine at Avaya Stadium, home of the Earthquakes, in what is the first high school game ever to be played there. Admission is free. Only your presence is required. Come and support the Monarchs in this historical match! |
Spring Tryout InformationSpring Tryouts begin February 1st.All athletes intending to try out for a spring sport must complete the Intent to Try Out Form on mitty.com as soon as possible. A new Preparticipation Physical Release Form must also be submitted by January 15th (if students do not have a current one on file). Students can check the status of their physical when they complete their Intent to Tryout form. |
Athletics ReportWomen's Basketball Enjoy Unbeaten StartAfter five non-league games, the women's varsity basketball team looks set for another outstanding campaign. The Monarchs upped their record to 5-0 with a pair of impressive wins over the weekend. Friday night saw the team head to Oakland's Laney College to face Brookside Christian of Modesto. Junior Maddie Holland's 17 points paced the team to a 72-62 win. The Monarchs returned to the Fien Gym the following afternoon for a showdown with perennial NCS powerhouse Carondelet. Junior Heleyna Hill and sophomore Nicole Blakes chipped in 17 and 15 points respectively to help down the visiting Cougars by a score of 78-64. The Monarchs head to Arizona later this week to participate in the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix. Best of luck to the team and safe travels! Two Wrestlers Register Tourney Wins Congratulations to senior Jacob Dewey and junior Mark Chaid on their fine performances at the Webber Lawson Tournament at Fremont High School. Dewey won all three of his matches to claim the 220 pound championship, pinning each of his opponents along the way. Chaid took the 182 pound winner's trophy by going four for four, including a pair of pins. Well done, Jacob and Mark! |
2016 Corporate Internship ProgramAll students and parents that are interested in learning about the 2016 Corporate Internship Program should plan to attend an informational meeting on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aymar Events Center. We will review the application process, timeline, and requirements at that session. The program is open to sophomores and juniors who will turn 15 by June 1, 2016. If you need more information email Mrs. Prescott at mprescott@mitty.com. |
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Attention senior parents! |
Save the Date! Friday, January 29, 2016
Archbishop Mitty's Third Annual Bocce Ball Social at Campo di Bocce |
The Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament Planning Committee is Looking for New Members!All current parents are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 5:45 p.m. in the Monarch Room on campus for our New Member Kick-Off Meeting.Dinner and drinks will be provided, as well as an overview of what the committee does to support the tournament. We have a fun, experienced group and would love to have new faces with us for the 28th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2016. Please contact the Alumni Office with any questions or to RSVP for the meeting. Phone: (408) 342-4228 Email: golf@mitty.com  |
Corporate Matching Gift ProgramsMany Companies Encourage Their Employees' Philanthropic Efforts ThroughMatching Gift Programs. You may double or even triple the size of your gift if you are affiliated with a company that matches employee gifts to private secondary education. Some companies will also match the gifts of spouses, retirees, and directors. Check with your company's personnel office to see if your company participates in such a program and to obtain the appropriate forms to complete the donation. For questions about matching gifts please contact the Advancement Office at (408) 252-3923. |
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New Photos Now on the Monarch Photo SiteBe sure to check out Monarch Photos for recent events including October/November Student of the Month. |
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