AISA LINK January 21

AISA LINK

January 21, 2002

WWW.AISAONLINE.ORG

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

STATE DRAMA FESTIVAL:

Attention: Drama Sponsors

DRAMA REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE!

The STATE DRAMA FESTIVAL will be held on JANUARY 25, 2002, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at FAULKNER UNIVERSITY.
Drama teachers, please read rules carefully. There are changes from last year (changes on pages 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, & 18.

2002 AISA DRAMA FESTIVAL

JANUARY 25, 2002

Faulkner University

9:00 a.m. Junior High - Fine Arts Building; Senior High - Rotunda

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Welcome
Distribute and Review Schedules
Introduce Judges
Announcements, Reminders

9:30 a.m. Begin Competition

SCHEDULE (Approximate Times)

Junior High (Grades7 - 9) - Fine Arts Building		Senior High (Grades 10 - 12) - Rotunda
9:30 - 11:00	Ensemble Acting	9:30 - 11:00	Ensemble Acting
11:00 - 12:00	Musical Drama	11:00 - 12:20	Musical Drama
12:00 - 12:30	*Lunch (in Fine Arts Building) Judges Deliberate	12:20 - 12:50	*Lunch (in Rotunda) Judges Deliberate
12:35	Awards	12:55	Award
12:45 - 2:15	Duet Acting	1:00 - 2:20	Duet Acting
2:15 - 3:00	Solo Acting	2:20 - 3:30	Solo Acting
3:00 - 3:15	Judges Deliberate	3:30 - 3:45	Judges Deliberate
3:15	Awards	3:45	Awards

* Do not leave performance areas.

Lunch will be provided in performance areas (Jr. High - Fine Arts Building) and (Senior High - Rotunda)

Lunch: Students are to remain on site for lunch. We will eat lunch in the designated competition areas. We will have
sack lunches provided by Faulkner University. Schools will be billed after the festival for the lunches (cost $5.00). It is
very important that you request the number of lunches that you need for your school. Write this request on the Drama
Entry form. Do not forget to include students, chaperones/parents and sponsors.

Junior High Competition (Grades 7-9) will be held in Faulkner University's Fine Arts Building beginning immediately at 9:00 a.m.

Senior High Competition (Grades 10-12) will be held in the Faulkner University's Rotunda Building beginning immediately at 9:00 a.m.

Faulkner University
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109

ATTENTION STATE BOARD MEMBERS:
The AISA STATE BOARD MEETING scheduled for January 12, 2002 has been re- scheduled for February 2, 2002. Please note
this change on your schedule.

CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations to Crenshaw Christian Academy's Laura Lynn Lester for being selected as Alabama Junior Miss.

2001-2002 Calendar

JANUARY

15	-Spring Sports Practice May Begin
19	-Jr. High Basketball Invitational Tournaments
21	-Baseball, Softball, Track, Tennis & Golf Eligibility into State Office
25	-State Drama Festival
26	-State Wrestling Tournament
29	-District Spelling Bee

FEBRUARY

1	-State Band Tryouts
1-2	-Area Basketball Tournaments
5	-State Spelling Bee
6	-Council Meeting -Athletic Committee Meeting
*8-9	-State Basketball Tournament (First Round) Regionals
9	-ACT Test Date
12	-District Math Contest -Spring Sports Season Opens
*14-16	State Basketball Tournament (Final Four)
18	-Presidents' Day
19	-District Science Fairs
20	-State Math Contest
21	-All Star Basketball Players Report
*23	-All Star Basketball Games
28	-State Science Fair

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

HEADMASTERS:
Please make sure appropriate personnel have copies of information in the Academic Handbook pertaining to academic competitions,
festivals, and fairs.

PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL REPORTS:
All responses to professional personnel deficiencies are due in the AISA office by February 1, 2002. Please send documentation
with your response. Documentation includes teacher's certificates, transcripts, etc.

Please refer to the AISA Accreditation Manual for personnel standards.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD DIPLOMA:
Accounting I may be used as one of the four math credits for the AISA standard High School Graduation Diploma. Please refer
to page 61, AISA Accreditation Manual.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS: WANTED! - BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS - LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - January 7, 2002 - Deadline
A Blue Ribbon school exemplifies excellence in teaching, student performance, school life, and school and community interaction.
A Blue Ribbon Award will be given by the AISA to schools that meet certain criteria. Applications will only be accepted through
AISA's 1st semester for 2001-2002 school year. Due date: No later than January 7, 2002.

Blue Ribbon School
Application

CONGRATULATIONS!!

MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE
SUMITON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
JOHN T. MORGAN ACADEMY
SOUTH CHOCTAW ACADEMY
PICKENS ACADEMY
MOBILE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
ABBEVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
EDGEWOOD ACADEMY
PATRICIAN ACADEMY
CRENSHAW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
MONROE ACADEMY
ESCAMBIA ACADEMY
TUSCALOOSA ACADEMY
EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

2001-2002
BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD

2001-2002 ACCREDITATION VISITS SCHEDULED

ACCREDITATION VISITING TEAMS

January 22, 2002 Sparta Academy Randy Hicks - Ashford Penny Skelton - Faith Tommy Wasden - Mobile Christian John Faircloth Don Oswald Don Hand	January 29, 2002 Demopolis Academy Veronica Chesnut - Morgan Fred Sakon - Patrician Lynn Wright - Pickens John Faircloth Don Oswald Don Hand
February 26, 2002 Kingwood Christian School John Blair - Cornerstone Chr. Charles Britnell - Jefferson Chr. Kathy Davidson - Sumiton Chr. Michael Davis - Coosa Chr. Johnie Grace - Coosa Valley David Weir - Victory Chr. John Faircloth Don Oswald Don Hand	March 5, 2002 Autauga Academy Dewayne Kervin - Shelby Academy Tommy Norman - South Montgomery Co. Academy John Westbrook - Marion Military Linda Williams - Lowndes Academy John Faircloth Don Oswald Don Hand
March 14, 2002 Southern Academy Kathryn Friday - Marengo Academy Dr. John Niblett - Central Christian Academy Glen Sanders - Sumter Academy John Faircloth Don Oswald Don Hand	March 21, 2002 Lowndes Academy Ann Green - Macon-East Montgomery Don Roberts - Lee-Scott Joe Smith - Dixie David Walker - Greenville John Faircloth Don Oswald Don Hand

ACADEMIC NOTES

ATTENTION ALL CHORAL DIRECTORS:

AISA HONOR CHORUS SELECTIONS

Look at the World	SATB	3048220
Come to the Music	SATB	3293529
A Jubilant Song	SATB	3082277
I Will Sing With The Script	SATB	1922673
One World	SATB	3293800
Good News, Chariots Comin'	SATB	3289526
Exsultate Justi	SATB	3082658
God Bless America	SATB	3143286
Swingin With the Saints	SATB	1407584
Shoo Fly Pie & Apple Pan	SAB	3209134

JW Pepper Music Company has been contacted and has most of the music either in stock or on order at this time. I have had them make a file for AISA Music Teachers so that the list will be made available to all who need it. Please contact Anita Roberson, Macon-East Montgomery Academy, (334) 277-6566, if you have questions.

ATTENDANCE REPORTS ARE DUE MONTHLY.

ATTENTION: SAT 9 TESTING
AISA mandatory testing grades are 2, 5, 7, & 9. ORDERING INFORMATION WILL BE MAILED TO SCHOOLS AFTER
NOVEMBER 15th by HARCOURT, If you have not received testing registration materials please call Becky Wicketts at
1-800-228-0752, ext 8169, immediately.

Music / Band Association News - see Academic Page.
District Coordinators / Host Sites - see Academic Page.

ACADEMIC HANDBOOK:
You may receive/copy academic competition rules. Go to Academic page of AISA web site. Click on Academic Handbook.
Changes to the rules for 2001-2002 are listed on the web site. Changes have been made to Drama, Spelling Bee, Scholar's
Bowl, and Art Events.

STATE SPELLING BEE - February 5, 2002 - Huntingdon College Flowers Chapel. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. and the contest begins at 10:00 a.m.

District Spelling Bee Host/Contact (January 29, 2002)

I	Riverhill School	Cindy Davis	(256) 764-8200
II	Sumter Academy	Karen Vaughn	(205) 392-5238
III	Sparta Academy	Kathy Jernigan	(251) 578-2852
IV	Escambia Academy	Julie Johnson	(334) 368-2080
V	Lowndes Academy	Joyce Harrell	(334) 278-3366
VI	Calvary Christian Academy	Mona Robinson	(334) 281-7059
VII	Jefferson Christian Academy	Dr. Charles Britnell	(205) 956-9111
VIII	Coosa Valley Academy	Nancy Kilgroe	(205) 672-7326
IX	Ashford Academy	Lisa Till	(334) 899-3286

ATTENTION SPELLING BEE SPONSORS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS:
The Hexco "Spelling Sisters" materials, which AISA has used so successfully in recent years, are now available. The publication
cited below is strongly recommended for use in preparation for district and state competition. Many AISA schools used last year's
edition very successfully. Ordering information follows:

Valerie's Spelling Bee Supplement

Order From:
Hexco, Inc.
P.O. Box 199
Hunt, TX 78024-0199
Fax (830) 367-3824
Phone: 1-800-725-2627

Single copy: $17.00 each
Classroom order of 10 or more: $8.00 each

www.hexco.com

HONOR BAND TRYOUTS:
Please contact coordinators:
Beth Dean, Evangel Christian, 334-272-3882
or Joanna Lowe, Calvary Christian, 334-281-7059

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: (If you are searching for a job, please e-mail your resume
(as a word document) and it will be posted on our web site. E-mail: aisa@aisaonline.org.)

Lowndes Academy is seeking a Girls Basketball Coach with teaching capabilities and a Boys Basketball Coach with teaching
capabilities. Contact Linda Williams at (334) 278-3366.

Oak Mountain Academy, Carrollton, GA, seeks a Headmaster for July 2002. Must have Masters Degree plus five years administrative
experience. Please contact Mr. Robert Harris, Chairman of the Search Committee, at (770) 836-1527 (work). Applications
close January 31, 2002.

RESUMES

AISA MUSIC ASSOCIATION

President - Jim Christensen

READ Pages 41-55 in the AISA Academic Handbook
for guidelines and forms.

March 15 &16 2002
Alabama Southern Community College
Monroeville, Alabama

Secondary Band Festival Coordinator
David Pryor, Faith Academy

Honor Band Coordinator
Outstanding Band Student Coordinators
Beth Dean, Evangel Christian
Joanna Lowe, Calvary Christian
Tryouts: February 1, 2002

April 12 & 13, 2002*
Alabama Southern Community College
Monroeville, Alabama

Secondary Choral Festival Coordinator
Millie McDonald, Greenville Academy

Honor Choir Coordinator
Anita Roberson, Macon-East Montgomery Academy

Outstanding Chorus Student
Debbie Anderson, Morgan Academy

April 19, 2002*
Hooper Academy

Elementary Choral Festival Coordinator
Jim Christensen, Hooper Academy

* NOTICE: NEW DATE

AISA Scholars' Bowl

Changes for the 2001 - 2002 School Year

(Approved by the AISA Council on 9-5-01)

The top eight of the nine District school winners will be allowed to enter state competition.
The ranking and seeding will be based on the following:

a). The top eight (8) winning teams with the highest average number of points scored per game in District Competition will be seeded in order from highest to lowest.

b). If a tie exists - the winning team with the highest won - lost percentage record in District Competition would be awarded the position effected by the tie. Continue this tiebreaker if applicable for seeding the rest of the bracket.

Note! If a District Competition is not held and there is a proposed entry from that district, then entry and seed qualifications will be based on their average number of points scored per game during the year.

c). If still tied then the concerned team(s) will be seeded on their total won-lost percentage record for the year.

d). If still tied a flip of the coin will determine the seed.

CHECKLIST FOR SAT9 PREPARATION A checklist which was published in 1998-1999 by the State Department of Education in the Alabama Education News has been modified and supplemented in developing this suggest guide for AISA teachers. Please remember that ALL OF US must assume responsibility for ensuring that every skill that is tested has been TAUGHT before testing!	Yes/ No
1. I have a positive attitude regarding SAT/OLSAT testing, and model this attitude for my class.	___ ___
2. Specific SAT objectives are worked into my lesson plans and into my "working paper" curriculum guides. Therefore, I have ensured, through my short range and long range plans, that all skills that are to be tested this April will be taught for mastery before the testing date.	___ ___
3. Skills on which my students will be tested in the next grade will, at least, be introduced by me before the end of this academic year.	___ ___
4. My students and I set achievement goals, and we celebrate success in meeting those goals with activities jointly agreed upon.	___ ___
5. I am implementing classroom management practices that maximize student time on task and student engagement in learning.	___ ___
6. I integrate the three types of reading (recreational, textual, and functional) and the three levels of comprehension (initial understanding, interpretation, and critical analysis) and process strategies in all content areas that I teach.	___ ___
7. I am asking questions in oral discussions, on written assignments, and on classroom tests that require application of skills and knowledge and the use of higher order thinking skills.	___ ___
8. I am incorporating the use of tables, charts, and graphs in my instruction in each subject for which I am responsible.	___ ___
9. My students and I have studied the SAT practice tests already this year, and we will use them for simulated testing at the time my headmaster and I deem most appropriate (shortly before the testing dates at my school).	___ ___
10. I am confident that all students who scored in the lower or middle stanine on the Stanford in my classroom are receiving instruction they need to improve their performance this year and that those who scored in the upper three stanine on the Stanford will maintain or improve their status.	___ ___
11. I communicate high expectations to my students for improved achievement.	___ ___
12. I am implementing a motivational program in my classroom to enhance preparation for and performance on SAT.	___ ___
13. I am implementing teaching strategies that allow every student to become actively involved in mastering SAT objectives/skills before testing.	___ ___
14. I help to motivate my students by "charting" their progress in mastering SAT skills/objectives.	___ ___
15. I am using all available "test prep" materials that I can locate so that my students will have optimum "test sophistication" at the time of testing.	___ ___
16. I provide extra time, attention, and support to students who scored in the bottom 5 stanine on the Stanford 9.	___ ___
17. I regularly motivate students to perform well on classroom tests. For example: I help students set individual achievement goals; I help each student prepare to meet his/her goal; Students evaluate how close they come to meeting their goals; and We celebrate and reward individual successes.	___ ___
18. I pat myself and co-workers on the back regularly. I understand that we cannot motivate others if we are not motivated ourselves!	___ ___

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES

ATTENTION ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
If you are hosting an area tournament please notify the AISA office by 10:00 on January 28, 2002.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS AND ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
The Alabama State Legislation passed a bill (Senate No. 16) in December that will punish people who assault our "Sports Officials".
Sports Officials include game officials, game coaches and game Administrators at all levels of play involving youth leagues, high school,
college and professional events.

Please advise your local boards and all your fans, students, and Athletic Supporters.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS AND ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
Sportsmanship must become a priority at every AISA school. Stress the qualities of good sportsmanship to your coaches, players,
and fans. Appoint a game monitor or handle it yourself.

ATTENTION COACHES:
The Nike basketball will be used for championship basketball games at Wallace Junior College, Faulkner University,
and Huntingdon College

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Tuscaloosa Academy is looking for home baseball and softball games. If you are interested please contact Mike
Notaro at (205) 758-4462.

FINAL FOUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT:
May 8 & 9 - Class AA Schools
May 9 & 10 - Class A Schools
May 10 & 11 - Class AAA Schools

BASKETBALL

ATTENTION COACHES:
Reference rule 1-G, page 40, in the AISA Athletic Handbook.

G. No artificial noise makers can be used during the course of the basketball game. A pep band or cheerleader group
may be used on the court only during the time which the ball is not in play, such as time-out, between quarters, and at
half-time.

REGIONAL BASKETBALL FORMAT:

Wallace Community College in Selma	Faulkner University
Friday, February 8 - Class AAA & AA Saturday, February 9 - Class AA & A
WEST BRACKETS	EAST BRACKETS

FINAL FOUR FORMAT:

Huntingdon College

February 14 & 15 - Class A
February 14 & 16 - Class AA
February 15 & 16 - Class AAA

FINAL FOUR BRACKETS

BASKETBALL GATE PRICES:
AISA maximum charges for admission to AISA basketball games are:
Varsity - $4.00 Adults / $2.00 Students
Below Varsity - $2.00 Adults / $2.00 Students
Varsity Tournaments - $4.00 Adults / $2.00 Students
Jr. High Tournaments - $3.00 Adults / $2.00 Students

THE OFFICIAL BASKETBALL:
The Nike 2000 NFHS Touch is the adopted basketball that will be used for the state tournament and the All-Star game.
Local schools can determine the use of any basketball for their home games as long as it meets the National Federation
Rules.

WRESTLING

WRESTLING GATE PRICES:
Maximum - $3.00 Adults / $2.00 Students
Tournaments - $4.00 Adults / $2.00 Students

STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT:
The State Wrestling Tournament will be held at Marion Military Institute on January 26, 2002 at Marion Military Institute.
Admission is $5.00. The State Wrestling Tournament Seed Meeting will be held in the AISA office at 10:00 a.m. on
January 23, 2002. All wrestling coaches must be present.