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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 to the A-TECH Mock Trial Teams
Congratulations to the A-TECH Mock Trial Teams for their outstanding performance at the Regional Mock Trial contest held Saturday Feb. 20 at the Regional Justice Center.
DECA Help 4 Haiti
On Friday, February 12 A-TECH’s DECA chapter held a fundraiser to help support the relief efforts in Haiti. On Monday, March 1 A-TECH’s DECA chapter presented Gary Allen from the American Red Cross with a check for three-hundred eighty dollars. Thanks to our DECA chapter and all those who supported Haiti in its time of need.
Congratulations to Lemonade Challenge Winners RAHN-DE-VOO
On Thursday, February 25, 2010, A-TECH’s Business and Finance seniors participated in the annual Lemonade Sales Challenge. Entrepreneurship seniors in Ms. Stidhum’s class sold lemonade in the Student Activities Center (SAC) during both lunches. Seniors were divided into two teams: RAHN-DE-VOO (girls) and THE JUICE (boys). Congratulations to RAHN-DE-VOO for having almost $1,000 in sales and winning this years Lemonade Challenge.
Congratulations Rong Fu
Congratulations to Rong Fu, who represented A-TECH at the local Rotary Club Speech Competition! Rong wrote a 6 - 8 minute speech on the theme, "The Future of Rotary is Up to You." Rong represented A-TECH well and won a $50 cash prize!
Congratulations Kevin Wright
A-TECH student, Kevin Wright, is one of four CCSD students to be recognized among America’s 102 most outstanding youth volunteers. He will be honored as a Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for exemplary acts of volunteerism.
Congratulations Mr. Patterson – Milken Educator Award Winner
Congratulations to Mr. Mike Patterson winner of a Milken Educator Award. Mr. Patterson, one of only fifty-four teachers selected nationwide, was surprised at an assembly in his honor on Friday, February 26 at Advanced Technologies Academy.
Congratulations A-TECH DECA
Congratulations to A-TECH’s DECA chapter and their Adviser, Mr. DeMaio on a successful State Career Development Conference.
Congratulations De’Armon Hall & Cole Price
Congratulations to Junior De'Armon Hall and Senior Cole Price who placed in the State Wrestling tournamant held March 19-20 at the Cox Pavillion. De'Armon took 2nd place in the 112 lb weight class and Cole took 4th place in the 135 lb weight class.
National Merit Finalists
A-TECH has three students who have advanced to Finalist standing in the competition for National Merit Scholarship awards to be offered in 2010. There were 16,000 Semifinalists named last September; there are now 15,000 Finalists, and the selection of approximately 8,200 National Merit Scholarship winners is now in progress. Congratulations to Kameron VanWoerkon, Bo Yi, and Timothy Leonard who are being considered for this award.
Important Announcements
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Graduation Trip to Disneyland
Please be advised that the Graduation Trip to Disneyland is NOT school-sponsored, nor is it school-supervised. Students have been given permission to plan with the hope of parental supervision and financial support.
Superintendent’s Schools PAC Meeting – CancelledDue to unforseen circumstances, the Superintendent’s Schools Parent Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2010, has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Schools Meeting Room located at 2298 Vegas Valley Drive.
Student Advisory Committee to Board of School Trustees ApplicationsApplications for students to apply for the 2010/2011 Student Advisory Committee to the Board of School Trustees are now available in Student Services Office. Applications are due April 30, 2010 to the Board of School Trustees. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their opinions with CCSD officials and School Board Trustees as well as learn more about local government. The Committee meets monthly to discuss issues facing the Clark County School District.
Latino Youth Leadership ConferenceThe Latino Youth Leadership Conference is accepting applications from students 16 years and older, who are current sophomores, juniors, or seniors. See Mrs. Forfia in the counseling office for application details.
NHSPE Testing March 9-10NHSPE testing is scheduled for March 9-10. Tuesday, March 9 is Universal Test Day, only 10th grade and non-proficient students attend on that day. Wednesday, March 10 all 10th grade and non-proficient students will test again. To lessen the impact on classroom instruction, the schedule has been modified as follows.
Monday March 8 Periods 1-8
Test Day March 9
Wednesday March 10 Periods 1-8
Thursday March 11 Periods 2,4,6,8
Friday March 12 Periods 1,3,5,7
If you are offered scholarships, please make sure to let Mrs. Marshall know! This information is used in the program for the senior awards night program. Please see Mrs. Marshall in the counseling office if you have any questions!
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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Graduation Trip to Disneyland
Please be advised that the Graduation Trip to Disneyland is NOT school-sponsored, nor is it school-supervised. Students have been given permission to plan with the hope of parental supervision and financial support.
Clark County School District Sex Education Advisory CommitteeThe Clark County School District Sex Education Advisory Committee is looking for a student representative. Please pick up an application in student services if you are interested.
Superintendent’s Schools PAC Meeting – CancelledDue to unforseen circumstances, the Superintendent’s Schools Parent Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2010, has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Schools Meeting Room located at 2298 Vegas Valley Drive.
CCPEF Scholarship ExtensionThe following scholarships (from the Public Education Foundation) deadlines have been extended:
Epicurean Foundation – March 5
Ernst and Young – March 5
Adelson Scholarship – March 15
Clifford J. Lawrence – March 15
Break the Chain Foundation – March 31
NAWIC – March 31
Information and applications for these scholarships can be found on the Public Education website – www.thepef.org.
NV Energy ScholarshipThe NV Energy Scholarship deadline is March 15. Applications are available at www.nvenergy.com
Alpha Delta Kappa Education ScholarshipSeniors, if you are planning to major in education, please see Mrs. Marshall in the counseling office for a Alpha Delta Kappa Education Scholarship.
Questbridge College Prep ScholarshipIf you are a high school junior who has a strong academic record and an annual household income of less than $60,000.00/year, you are encouraged to apply for the Questbridge College Prep Scholarship. You may apply online at www.questbridge.org. Please see Mrs. Marshall in the counseling office for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Weatherford and the A-TECH OrchestraCONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Weatherford and the A-TECH orchestra students for receiving an EXCELLENT RATING at the CCSD Orchestra Festival.
Student Advisory Committee to Board of School Trustees ApplicationsApplications for students to apply for the 2010/2011 Student Advisory Committee to the Board of School Trustees are now available in Student Services Office. Applications are due April 30, 2010 to the Board of School Trustees. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their opinions with CCSD officials and School Board Trustees as well as learn more about local government. The Committee meets monthly to discuss issues facing the Clark County School District.
Help the Earthquake Victims of HaitiEfforts are ongoing to help earthquake victims of Haiti. Please lend a helping hand by purchasing a $5 Helping Hands 4 Haiti wristband from Ms. Stidhum in Room 800. All proceeds will be donated to Save the Children charitable organization.
Latino Youth Leadership ConferenceThe Latino Youth Leadership Conference is accepting applications from students 16 years and older, who are current sophomores, juniors, or seniors. See Mrs. Forfia in the counseling office for application details.
Smithsonian Latino Center ApplicationsSmithsonian Latino Center is accepting applications for the 2010 Young Ambassadors Program. The Young Ambassadors Program is a national, interdisciplinary leadership development program for high school seniors. Please see Mrs. Forfia in the counseling office for application details
NHSPE Testing March 9-10NHSPE testing is scheduled for March 9-10. Tuesday, March 9 is Universal Test Day, only 10th grade and non-proficient students attend on that day. Wednesday, March 10 all 10th grade and non-proficient students will test again. To lessen the impact on classroom instruction, the schedule has been modified as follows.
Monday March 8 Periods 1-8
Test Day March 9
Wednesday March 10 Periods 1-8
Thursday March 11 Periods 2,4,6,8
Friday March 12 Periods 1,3,5,7
If you are offered scholarships, please make sure to let Mrs. Marshall know! This information is used in the program for the senior awards night program. Please see Mrs. Marshall in the counseling office if you have any questions!
Miner BaseballIf you are a member of the Miner Baseball team, you will need to have your athletic packet turned in to the athletic office (room 301) no later than 2/25/10, Thursday. You will also need to purchase your Spirit Pack by then as well. You will pay the banker for the Spirit Pack and the $15.00 for the athletic packet. Try-outs for the Miner Baseball team will be held Saturday, 2/27/10, at 12:00 PM. Your athletic packet must be completed and turned in to try-out.
Job BankThe Job Bank is open! Come to the Career Center to view new and exciting job opportunities.
Senior ScholarshipsAttention Seniors: The following scholarship applications are now available:
Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada. Requirements: Philippine-American High School Seniors (one parent must be of Philippine ancestry), on track for graduation with a GPA of a 3.0 or higher, resident of Nevada. Application deadline is March 12, 2010.
Las Vegas Southwest Rotary Club Academic Scholarship. Requirements: A minimum weighted or non-weighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher, demonstrate family or student financial need. Desired eligibility requirements: a minimum composite ACT score of 25 or SAT score of 1200 (students electing to attend CCSN are exempt from this requirement); demonstrate leadership in school and or community; legal US resident. Application deadline May 1, 2010.
Nellis Air Force Base Officers Spouses Club Scholarship. Requirements: Military dependent with a valid military ID card (military parent can be active duty or retired); GPA of a 3.0 or higher; leadership; extracurricular activities (school, church, civic, community, employment, etc.) Application deadline April 2, 2010.
Please see Mrs. Marshall in the counseling for information and applications.
Military Officers Association of America ScholarshipsThe Military Officers Association of America provides Scholarships and interest free loans to dependent children of active duty, National Guard, reserve and or retired enlisted and officer men and women. Information is available at MOAA.org. Please see Mrs. Marshall in the counseling office for more information.
Nevada Boys’ StateJunior Boys: Are you a leader in your school or community? Do you possess leadership qualities? Nevada Boys’ State is accepting delegate applications for its annual conference. See Mrs. Forfia in the counseling office for application 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
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
March 16 – 9:00-11:00 -Career Center
UNLV – On-Site RegistrationMarch 18 – 8:00 – Career Center
UNR – On-Site RegistrationMarch 22 – 8:30 – Career Center
University of Colorado DenverMarch 25 – 7:00 – Career Center
Nevada State College – On-Site RegistrationMarch 26 – 9:00 – Career Center
Nevada State College – On-Site RegistrationApril 22- 9:00 – Career Center
UNR Junior PresentationMay 7 – 9:30 – Career Center
Seniors - Class of 2010
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Senior Scholarship Notification
If you are offered scholarships, please make sure to let Mrs. Marshall know! This information is used in the program for the senior awards night program. Please see Mrs. Marshall in the counseling office if you have any questions!
Senior ScholarshipsAttention Seniors: The following scholarship applications are now available:
Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada. Requirements: Philippine-American High School Seniors (one parent must be of Philippine ancestry), on track for graduation with a GPA of a 3.0 or higher, resident of Nevada. Application deadline is March 12, 2010.
Las Vegas Southwest Rotary Club Academic Scholarship. [...]
The Military Officers Association of America provides Scholarships and interest free loans to dependent children of active duty, National Guard, reserve and or retired enlisted and officer men and women. Information is available at MOAA.org. Please see Mrs. Marshall 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
North Las Vegas, NV