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AISA OFFICE SUMMER HOURS: Monday - Thursday, 8:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, TAYLOR ROAD ACADEMY, MONTGOMERY, AL HAS CLOSED. REPORT CARDS AND TRANSCRIPTS WERE DISTRIBUTED ON FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009, AND THOSE NOT PICKED UP WERE MAILED. The AISA is disappointed with the bankruptcy and closing of Taylor Road Academy and the burden placed on students, parents, and teachers. Taylor Road Academy has been a full accredited member school since 1997 and with SACS since 2003. School officials notified the AISA that all grade reports not distributed at school on last Friday were mailed to students. We are sure that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court will follow applicable bankruptcy laws in the closing of the school and will address the parent, teacher, and student concerns.

The Alabama Independent School Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Abigail Marshall as AISA Bookkeeper. She will replace retiring Linda Faust, AISA’s Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant since 1981. Abigail is a Lowndes Academy graduate and worked as the Association’s Secretary from 2000-2004. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business in 2004 from Troy University Montgomery. Abigail and her husband, John, have two boys; John Russ-age 4 and Thomas-age 2. Abigail will assume the bookkeeper’s duties as of July 1^st. The Association wishes Linda the best on her retirement. We are looking forward to Abigail Marshall’s employment as AISA Bookkeeper.

July 13-16	- East Cheerleader Clinic – Huntingdon College
22	- State Board Meeting - 9:00 a.m. Smith Hall, Huntingdon College - Annual Meeting – 10:00 a.m. Smith Hall, Huntingdon College (Required) - Annual Athletic Meeting/Football Coaches' Rules Meeting-1:00 p.m. Smith Hall, Huntingdon College (Required)
20-23	- West Cheerleader Clinic – Huntingdon College
29	- Athletic Committee Meeting – AISA Office at 10:00 p.m.

2009 AISA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ATTENTION HEADS OF SCHOOL: The REQUIRED AISA Annual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Recital Hall, located in Smith Hall (located behind the baseball field) on the Huntingdon College Campus. Please try to arrange your schedule for attendance, as a $100 fine will be levied on schools not represented (reference Article III, Section 1, AISA Bylaws.) If you cannot attend the meeting, select a person to represent you and your school. Note: We have eight directorships to fill at the July 22, 2009 Annual Meeting.

ATTENTION HEAD(S) OF SCHOOL: The Headmasters’ Association Meeting will be held on July 22, 2009, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (immediately following the AISA Annual Meeting) at the Huntingdon College Russell Hall, Stallworth Room. This will be a working/meeting lunch; therefore, lunch will be provided. This meeting will be brief, but informative. A lunch count is needed; therefore, notify Ceil Sikes, President of Headmasters’ Association / Headmaster, Pike Liberal Arts School, via email or phone (pikelibschool@yahoo.com or 334-566-2023 if you will be attending.

ATTENTION HEADS OF SCHOOL / ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / FOOTBALL COACHES: The REQUIRED Annual Athletic Meeting/Football Coaches' Rules Meeting will be on July 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall, located in Smith Hall (located behind the baseball field) on the Huntingdon College Campus. According to the AISA Athletic Handbook, schools failing to attend the state sponsored clinic will be fined a minimum of $250.

AISA SUMMER WORKSHOPS: DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPATION, THE Prattville Christian Academy and Faith Academy AISA SUMMER WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAMINATION AS RELATED TO AISA DIPLOMA AND ATHLETIC REQUIREMENTS: The AISA policy has not changed. Since the State of Alabama has changed their policy, then a senior student must have passed all required (by the state) parts of the graduation exit test. These required parts include Reading and Math and one section of the three remaining sections.

ACADEMIC NOTES:
SUMMER SCHOOL PERMISSION FORM

AISA SCHOOLS OFFERING SUMMER SCHOOL: Bessemer Academy, Clarke Prep School, Cornerstone Christian School, Cottage Hill Christian Academy, Lyman Ward Military Academy, Morgan Academy, Patrician Academy, South Montgomery County Academy, Sumiton Christian School and Sumter Academy

AISA Course Share Network (online) Course share network courses offered include 9-12 English, 9-12 History, 9-12 Science, 9-12 Math, Spanish 1&2, Computer (2 courses) Click on this link http://aisa.crhosts.com/ to see the site, read the policies, and see individual courses. Contact John Westbrook at jwestbrook57@msn.com if you have questions.

ACCELERATED Dual Enrollment Online: www.troy.edu/ecampus/accelerate

ACCREDITATION NOTES:
ATTENTION HEAD(S) OF SCHOOL: SACS/Advanced Ed Accreditation Visit Dates, which corresponds with the AISA visit dates. Please check and contact SACS if there is a discrepancy.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES:
ATTENTION HEADS OF SCHOOL / ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / FOOTBALL COACHES: The REQUIRED Annual Athletic Meeting/Football Coaches' Rules Meeting will be at 1:00 p.m. on July 22, 2009 in the Recital Hall, located in Smith Hall (located behind the baseball field) on the Huntingdon College Campus. According to the AISA Athletic Handbook, schools failing to attend the state sponsored clinic will be fined a minimum of $250.

AISA ATHLETIC HANDBOOK, GENERAL INFORMATION, PAGE 8--Note: It is the responsibility of the school to notify in writing the AISA office of any ejection of a coach or player within 48 hours. There will be a $100.00 fine for failure to report ejections. A player or coach ejected for conduct reasons from any playoff and/or final game of the sports season will be fined $250.00.

The 2008-09 Gate Admission Fees: Regular season play, $5.00--- Tournament play, double headers, playoffs, all-stars, jamborees, and finals, $7.00 adults and $5.00 students—this excludes the Tripleheader (gate - $10.00). School tournaments, jamborees, and double headers, the $5.00 and $7.00 is maximum; schools may continue to charge $5.00 for those school sponsored competitions.

AISA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM: The AISA does not sponsor an AISA state championship program below the level of varsity athletics.

ATTENTION ATHLETIC COMMITTEE: The next Athletic Committee Meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2009 at the AISA office at 10:00 a.m.

SPORTS OFFICIAL BILL AND SPORTSMANSHIP: Please announce AISA Sportsmanship Statement and Sports Officials Bill prior to each athletic event.

STUDENT-ATHLETIC TRANSFERS: The AISA Office must be notified immediately in writing by receiving school of any student-athlete transferring in from a member school. (Item 10, Letter E, Page 17 Athletic Handbook)

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR 2009-10: Courses taken in summer school shall be considered an extension of the school year and credits earned in summer school may be used in determining scholastic eligibility of students. Independent Study and tutorial type courses may not be used for athletic eligibility purposes. ALL SUMMER SCHOOL WORK AND approved correspondence/ON LINE courses may be used for eligibility purposes but final grades must be in and recorded on student's transcript ~~five (5)~~ ~~days~~ on the Monday prior to the AISA’s ~~first~~ third playing date FOR FOOTBALL (September 7, 2009). A student is allowed a maximum of two (2) units in summer school to establish eligibility for the fall semester. (2009 AISA Athletic Handbook, page 15)

HOME SCHOOL OPPONENTS:
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PROPOSAL/POLICY FROM THE JULY 11, 2007 ATHLETIC COMMITTEE MEETING: “Student-athletes transferring from a home school and/or a non-traditional school program will be eligible for AISA interscholastic athletics, if all AISA eligibility requirements have been met. AISA schools are not allowed to play home school teams in any sport.

NEW NCAA ELIGIBILITY CHANGES

National Center for Sports Safety: Please note contact information has changed as follows: National Center for Sports Safety; 2316 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233; 205-329-7535 ( Phone); 205-329-7526 ( Fax); 866-508-NCSS (Toll Free); www.SportsSafety.org Online Sports Safety Course

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR ALL AISA ATHLETES/CHEERLEADERS: Refer to Physical Exam Form and Medical History Form in the Appendix of your AISA Athletic Handbook. Call the AISA office if you have questions.

ASSOCIATION BALL ADOPTION

COACHES, CALL YOUR SCORES IN: Birmingham News: 800-283-4024; Mobile Register: 800-239-1340 or 251-219-5669, Mike Herndon; Montgomery Advertiser: 800-488-3579 or 334-240-0190, Sports; Selma Times: 334-410-1740 (sports desk) 334-875-2110 (Times-Journal mainline); Tuscaloosa News: 205-722-0223 or Watch Line 866-400-8477.

FOOTBALL:
2009-2010 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Macon-East Montgomery Academy is interested in playing in a pre-game football jamboree. If you are having a jamboree and need a team, please contact Glynn Lott at 334-399-8305.

Pickens Academy has an open date on 8/28. Please contact Sam Pearson at 662-295-0987 if you are interested in playing on this date.

Macon-East Montgomery Academy is hosting a football jamboree on August 21st. If you are interested in playing in the jamboree, please contact Coach Lott at 334-399-8305.

Restoration Academy is looking for football games on: 9/4, 10/9, and 10/30. If you are interested in playing, contact Dewayne Coker at 205-785-8805 or dewaynecoker@yahoo.com.

Munroe Day School in Quincy, Florida needs a home football game on either October 23 or November 6 from a small school. If interested, contact Susie Morris, Athletic Director, at 850-856-5500, ext. 255.

Graceville High School in Graceville, FL is looking for football games on September 4 and September 18, 2009. They are a class A school. Please contact Coach Todd Wertenberger at 850-209-0057 if interested.

Copiah Academy, a member of the Mississippi Private School Association, is looking to schedule football games. Please call Keith Lockhart at 601-892-3770 for dates.

2008-09 Football Results, see Athletic Page, Football

VOLLEYBALL:
ATTENTION AD / VOLLEYBALL COACHES: Reminder that volleyball season does not open until August 20th. The ONLY events that may be scheduled before this date (August 20) are jamborees and/or scrimmages.

2008-09 Volleyball Results, see Athletic Page, Volleyball

BASKETBALL:
2008-09 Basketball Results, see Athletic Page, Basketball

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL:
2008-09 Baseball/Softball Results, see Athletic Page, Baseball/Softball

GOLF:
2008-09 Golf Results, see Athletic Page, Golf

TENNIS:
2008-09 Tennis Results, see Athletic Page, Tennis

TRACK:
2008-09 Track Results, see Athletic Page, Track