Athens Counseling

DAILY SCHEDULE

STUDENT ID INFORMATION:  WHEN DO I NEED MY ID?

• Attendance
  • If you are late, you will need your Student ID to scan and print your pass to class
• Lunch
  • Codes no longer exist! You need your ID to get lunch each day
• After School Events
  • A-Pass (Entrance to Athletic Events)
  • Homecoming/School Dances/Charity Week

HELP I LOST MY ID - WHAT DO I DO?

If you lose your ID, no worries, we can create a new one.  There is a $5 fee and it will be printed in the Media Center.

ENGLISH (4 CREDITS)

• Grade 9 
  • Literature and Composition 1 & 2 (1 credit)
• Grade 10
  • Literature and Composition 1 & 2 (1 credit) or 10 Honors English (1 credit)
• Grade 11
  • Literature and Composition (0.5 credit) and English Elective (0.5 credit) or AP English 11 (1 credit)
• Grade 12
  • Literature and Composition 1 & 2 (1 credit) or AP English 12 (1 credit)

SCIENCE (3 CREDITS)

• Intro to Biology (1 credit)
• Chemistry or Active Chemistry or Physics or Introduction to Physics (1 credit each)
• Science Elective (1 credit)

MATHEMATICS (4 CREDITS)

• Algebra 1 (1 credit) or Honors Algebra 1 (1 credit)
• Geometry (1 credit) or Honors Geometry (1 credit)
• Algebra 2 (1 credit) or Honors Algebra 2 (1 credit) or Fundamentals of Algebra 2A and 2B (2 credits)
• Senior Math or Math Elective (1 credit)

High School math credits may be earned in middle school but 4 credits must still be earned in high school. 

Grade earned in middle school will be calculated into the high school GPA.

SOCIAL STUDIES (3 CREDITS)

• World History/Geography 1 (0.5 credit)
• American History/Geography 1 & 2 (1 credit)
• Government/Civics (0.5 credit)
• Economics (0.5 credit)
• World History/Geography 2 (0.5 credit)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 CREDITS)

• Intro to Physical Education (0.5 credit)
• Physical Education Elective (0.5 credit)

VISUAL, PERFORMING & APPLIED ARTS:  VPAA (1 CREDITS)

Applied Arts include courses in Business, Life Skills, and Industrial Career & Technical Technology Departments.

WORLD LANGUAGE (2 CREDITS)

• These credits can be earned in middle school.
• Credit can be from two different languages.
• The second credit may be substituted with an additional VPAA credit.

HEALTH (0.5 CREDITS)

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS 

• Education Development Plans (EDP’s) 
• College/Military Visits 
• Career Related Field trips 
• LTU Early Middle College
• Dual Enrollment Opportunities

OSTC

• Offers a variety of career-focused programs (Computer Programming, Criminal Justice, Welding, Cosmetology, and many more!)
• Morning and afternoon schedules available with transportation from AHS

SCHOOLOGY & TECH SUPPORT

TURN ON YOUR SCHOOLOGY NOTIFICATIONS!

• Important information is sent regularly through Schoology.
• Your iPad needs to be charged and brought to school everyday and brought to each class!
• If you are having trouble with any of your technology, please see Mr. Rokos in the Media Center.

SCHOOL MANDATORY SAFETY DRILLS

Athens has a 10 Mandatory Drills per Year:

• 5 Evacuation Drills
• 2 ALICE Emergency Drills
•  1 Minimum Security Drill
• 2 Shelter in Place

SECURELYPASS

Athens uses the app securelypass as a digital hall pass.

CORE VALUES

BE THOUGHTFUL

MAKE AN IMPACT

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

Learn more

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Code of Conduct

Plagiarism Form

Cheating / Plagiarism Document

SCHOOL TIMES

• School starts at 7:20 A.M. 
• School Ends at 2:08 P.M.
• Student lot doors and bus loop doors lock at 7:20 A.M.

TARDINESS & LATE ARRIVALS

• If less than 5 minutes late, students will be marked Tardy (T). 
• If more than 5 minutes late, students will be marked Unexcused Tardy (UT).

EARLY DISMISSAL

Students are not able to leave school without an Early Dismissal Pass. Parent/Guardian is required to call the Attendance Office prior to being issued a pass. 

Mrs. Brown will send you a pass via Schoology to show Shield upon dismissal.

STUDENTS MAY NOT WEAR:

• Clothes with Hate speech, profanity, pornography. 
• Clothes depicting/suggesting violence, drugs, alcohol, vaping or paraphernalia (or any illegal item or activity).  
• Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments (visible waistbands and visible straps are allowed)  
• Swimsuits (except as required in class or athletic practice).  
• Body armor, tactical gear, or any accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon.
• Any item that obscures the face (except as a religious observance or as personal protective equipment (PPE).
• §hats, hooded sweatshirts, and other head coverings are permitted but must allow the student’s face to be visible to staff. 

Note: Courses may include attire as part of the curriculum ( i.e.  athletic shoes for physical education) 

EVENTS PASS, TICKETS & SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: www.redhawkathletics.org
• X-@AHSAthletics_23
• Instagram- @AHSAthletics_23
• GoFan Tickets
• $7 for all JV and Varsity games in stadium, pool or gym OR $50 for Student Events Pass

Oakland Activities Association Spectator Code of Conduct

The members of the Oakland Activities Association stand united in our pursuit of sportsmanship at all of our athletic events.

• Be POSITIVE.  Cheer for your team and not against opponents or officials.
• Respect the referees and game officials.
• Spectators are to remain in designated bleacher areas.
• All MHSAA rules and policies are in effect.
• The following is PROHIBITED:
  • Alcohol, tobacco and vape pens
  • Signs (unless approved by local administration)
  • Indoor:  Artificial noisemakers (e.g. whistles, air horns)
  • Outdoor:  Administration discretion
  • Throwing objects
• Help keep area clean.  Please use trash receptacles.

School Officials reserve the right to refuse admittance or remove a person(s) from an event due to inappropriate behavior.

DRUG FREE SCHOOL NOTICE 

The Troy School District participates in the Drug Free Schools program, and, as required by that program, this notice is to inform all students, staff, and parents that the use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and/or use of alcohol is wrong and harmful. 

WEAPONS LAW 

According to Michigan Law, any student who brings a gun or knife (over 3 inches) to school must be expelled from school. 

AHERA NOTIFICATION 

AHERA law pertaining to the asbestos containing materials in school rule 40.CFR Part 763.93 (G) (4) requires that all local education agencies shall provide written notification to parent, teacher, and employee organizations of the availability of the Asbestos Management Plan and the AHERA-mandated 

three-year re-inspection. The AHERA Management Plan and the 1994 three-year re-inspection findings for this building are located in the school office. They are available for review during regular school hours, Monday through Friday, any day that school is in session. 

POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION 

STUDENTS, PARENTS AND CITIZENS OF THE TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT: 

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance except as may be permitted by law. 

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that no otherwise qualified handicapped individual shall, solely by reason of his or her handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. 

It is the policy of Troy School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in admission or access to, treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Troy School District periodically reviews its educational and employment programs and activities to assure compliance with Title IX and Section 504/ADA. 

Troy School District has established a grievance procedure to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints by students, employees or members of the community alleging discrimination on the basis of sex or handicap. The grievance procedure is available through any school office or by contacting, the Coordinator for Title IX and Section 504/ADA matters listed below. In addition, a school 

district employee who is part of a bargaining unit may process a complaint through the grievance procedure established in the collective bargaining agreement. 

In accordance with Federal regulations, Troy School District has appointed Mr. John Pagel, Assistant Superintendent of Employee Services, as Title IX and Section 504/ADA Coordinator for employment and personnel matters. Mrs. Sarah Young, Director of Special Education, has been appointed as the Section 504/ADA Coordinator for handicapped and suspected handicapped students. Any questions, suggestions or complaints should be directed to: