AISA ACADEMIC PROGRAMS DIRECTOR:
Let's give Don Oswald a big AISA welcome to the family. Don is on board full time. If you need his help, please call or email at doswald@mnw.net

AISA SECRETARY:
Let's welcome Abigail Smith to the AISA family. Give her a call if you need assistance or email at abigail@mnw.net

OOPS! ERROR!
AISA Attendance Reporting Periods - Correction - See Final Calendar enclosed. Note: Golf Tournament moved to 4/30-5/1.

SGA STATE OFFICERS AND DISTRICT REPS:
There will be a SGA planning meeting for the September SGA workshop on Thursday, August 31, 10:00 a.m., at Huntingdon College, Massey Hall.

ORATORICAL CONTESTS:
District Contests are scheduled for November 2, and the State contest will be held on November 9. This year's topic is: "The Impact of TECHNOLOGY on The American Family." We anticipate great participation.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORS FOR DISTRICT COMPETITION:
We need to receive information concerning district academic competition, leadership, and district competition sites, as soon as possible. Forms were provided to you at the annual meeting.

REMINDER TO SCHOOLS VISITED FOR AISA ACCREDITATION IN 1999-2000:
Some schools that were visited for accreditation in 1999-2000 have provided documentation to clear Priorities and written responses to the Recommendations of the Visiting Committee; however, many schools have not yet provided responses and documentation. Priorities must be cleared and responses to Recommendations must be provided by August 31, 2000.

School Directory Information is due in the AISA office as soon as your school opens.

ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP:
Attention: Headmasters, Administrators, and Curriculum Coordinators. An Accreditation Workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2000, 10:00 - 2:00, in the Stallworth Dining Room in Russell Hall. Lunch will be provided. This workshop will cover the Accreditation Handbook, the role of the visiting team, and issues pertaining to accreditation visits. If you desire to serve on a visiting team or are scheduled to serve on a visiting team, you need to attend. Also, schools scheduled for an accreditation visit this year need to attend.

2000-2001 ACCREDITATION VISITS SCHEDULED:
The AISA office has developed the following schedule of Accreditation Visits.

2000 VISITS:
September TBA, Evangel Christian
Tuesday, October 17 - Bessemer Academy
Thursday, October 19 - Crenshaw Christian Academy
Tuesday, October 24 - Wilcox Academy
Wednesday, November 7 - Greenville
Wednesday, November 14 - Faith Academy
Tuesday, December 5 - Lee Scott Academy
Tuesday, December 12 - Sumiton Christian School

2001 VISITS:
Tuesday, January 9 - Morgan Academy
Tuesday, January 16 - Open Door Christian School
Tuesday, January 23 - Shoals Christian School
Wednesday, January 24 - Riverhill School
Tuesday, February 27 - Macon-East Montgomery Academy
Tuesday, March 6 - Jefferson Christian School
Thursday, March 15 - Tuscaloosa Christian School
Thursday, March 22 - Sumter Academy
* Tuesday, April 17 - Bullock Memorial School

* CHANGE IN DATE DUE TO STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT

2000-2001 CALENDARS ARE REQUESTED:
Please supply the AISA office with a copy of your school calendar as soon as it is completed. Thanks for those that have already been sent to us!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY UPDATE:
"Continuing the Tradition of Excellence in the New Millennium" is the theme selected by the Professional Development Day Planning Committee for this year's conference on Monday, October 2, 2000. The Committee had an excellent meeting recently under the leadership of Mrs. Barbara Lindsey, Chairperson. Dr. Wanda Bigham, President of Huntingdon College, will give the keynote address. Planning Committee will meet on September 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the Large Private Dining Hall, Huntingdon College. Teacher leaders are asked to meet with the committee at 11:00 a.m.

Professional Personnel Reports are due in the AISA office as early in September as possible.

LESSON PLANNING: A TOP PRIORITY:
In considering ways to continue to improve our AISA schools, specific and detailed lesson planning has surfaced as a need with many teachers. The routine planning to address objectives (general lesson and specific SAT) and the careful preparation to teach content and skills to attain the objectives must receive priority attention, if higher levels of excellence are attained in our schools. AISA is recommending that loose-leaf binders be used for lesson plans instead of the planning books with the small blocks of spaces for plans. A suggested Lesson Plan Format was
enclosed with the LINK of June 26. Please consider seriously the use of this or a similar format at your school this year. With consistency and specificity in planning (including careful attention to SAT skills), learning should increase, and test scores should rise!

TEXTBOOKS NEEDED
Monroe Academy would like to purchase old Alabama History books. If you have any available, contact Valerie or Freida at (334) 743-3932.

SCHOOL BUS FOR SALE
Cornerstone Christian School has a 1980 school bus for sale. Price $1,990.00.
Call 205-669-7777.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES

ATTENTION ATHLETIC COMMITTEE:
The Athletic Committee is scheduled to meet in the AISA office at 10:00 a.m. on August 16, 2000.

ADMISSION PRICES:
The following are AISA maximum gate prices:
Varsity Football - $4.00/person
Below Varsity Football - $2.00/person
Volleyball - $2.00/person

ATTENTION AISA EMPLOYEES:
AISA member school employees may join our sports official's ranks for football. If interested, contact the AISA office for specifics.

FOOTBALL DROP GAME:
Coach, if you have a ten (10) game schedule, then you must designate one (1) non-region game as a drop game. Reference rule V-C-1, page 26 of your current AISA Athletic Handbook. Your response must be in writing to the AISA office by August 23, 2000. Call if you have questions.

ATTENTION FOOTBALL COACHES/AD'S:
A. Get your scrimmage and/or jamboree sanctioned
B. Review all game contracts
C. Review your athletic insurance program
D. Implement the AISA Risk Management Program - page 77 of your AISA Athletic Handbook
E. Insure all of your coaches through NFICA

FOOTBALL/VOLLEYBALL ELIGIBILITY:
Varsity football and volleyball eligibility lists are due in the AISA office by August 21, 2000. A $100.00 fine will be levied on schools not meeting this deadline.

ATTENTION SOFTBALL COACHES:
The AISA will use the yellow softball with high seams for the next two years.
See Enclosures.

VOLLEYBALL GAMES NEEDED:
Warrior Academy is beginning a Volleyball Team for the 2000-2001 school year. They have the following dates open: 8/29 and 31; 9/5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28; and 10/3, 5, 10, and 12. Warrior would also be interested in one or two tournaments and would be willing to accommodate a tri-match on some occasions. Contact Leslie Emory (205) 652-7443 (home) or (205) 652-9583 (work) or Warrior Academy at (205) 372-3546 or FAX (205) 652-2696 to schedule games. Email: lemory@sumternet.com.

Macon-East Montgomery Academy needs a junior varsity football game on September 5. Call Glynn Lott at Macon-East Montgomery if your school needs a game on this date.

ATTENTION FOOTBALL COACHES/AD'S:
a. First day of organized varsity football practice - July 31, 2000.
B. First 5 days of practice - no contact drills.
c. Get your scrimmage and/or jamboree sanctioned.
d. Review your varsity schedule for errors.
E. Contact the AISA office if any changes are made in your varsity schedule.

ATTENTION COACHES:
New Life Christian is not eligible for 2000-2001 play-offs, but will participate in Class AA East Area I in Basketball, Baseball, and Softball.

ATTENTION BASEBALL COACHES:
Taylor Road Academy needs baseball games. Contact Nick Madalonni at (334) 273-8845.

FOOTBALL COACHES:
Mail your drop-game to the AISA office before your first regular season game. If you have an open date, New Life or IMS, or a school on your schedule that is not an AISA member, then this will be your drop game. (Page 26, Athletic Handbook)

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.

CHEERLEADER CLINIC LOST AND FOUND:
Call the AISA office and claim.
1). Pair of sunglasses
2). Cheerleader bag
3). Camera
4). Roll of film
5). Camera lens
6). Camera bag

Junior High(Small) (Large) Varsity (Small) (Large)
1. Edgewood 1. Pike 1. Pike 1. Morgan
2. Abbeville 2. Morgan 2. Abbeville 2. Lowndes
3. Chambers 3. Lowndes 3. Edgewood 3. Hooper

State Champ - Mobile Christian

Runner - Up - Pickens