GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.  Please FAX District winners to AISA on January 29, 2002. 

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

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

SGA PLANNING MEETING:
SGA Planning Meeting on March 13, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the AISA office.  Officers and District Representatives Only.

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.

FEBRUARY

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

2002 Professional Development Day:
Please survey your teachers for suggestions, ideas, potential presenters/topics, potential exhibitors, etc.
and forward to Don Oswald, AISA office.

2002-2003 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Program Information:
Application must be postmarked by April 2, 2002.

Anne P. Graham
Awards and Recognition Coordinator
Alabama Department of Education
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101
334-242-9950
agraham@alsde.edu

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.
 

ACADEMIC NOTES

AISA STATE DRAMA WINNERS:

SGA PLANNING MEETING:
SGA Planning Meeting on March 13, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the AISA office.  Officers and District Representatives Only.

ATTENTION ALL CHORAL DIRECTORS:

AISA HONOR CHORUS SELECTIONS

ATTENDANCE REPORTS ARE DUE MONTHLY.


ATTENTION COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS:  AISA TECHNOLOGY FAIR INFORMATION

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.

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

REMINDERS CONCERNING UPCOMING COMPETITIONS/FESTIVALS/EVENTS IN ACADEMICS AND ARTS:

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE RULES/GUIDELINES. THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES IN MANY OF THE EVENTS.
CHECK WITH YOUR HEADMASTER AND THE ACADEMIC HANDBOOK.

January 29 - District Spelling Bee (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as soon as the District
Spelling Bees are completed.) District Spelling words have been sent to the District Pronouncers.

February 5 - State Spelling Bee at Huntingdon College in Flowers Hall. (Contestants should arrive by 9:30 a.m.)
Begins 10:00 a.m.

February 12 - District Math Contests (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as soon as the
District Fairs are completed.) District Math Tests will be sent to Host School Headmaster several days before event.

February 19 - District Science Fairs (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as soon as the
District Fairs are completed.)

February 20 - State Math Contest at Faulkner University, Rotunda. (Contestants should arrive by 9:30 a.m.)

February 28 - State Science Fair at Huntingdon College in Delchamps Center (Gymnasium). The gym will be open
for project set-up from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and judging will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

March 5 - District Scholars' Bowl Competitions (District Host Schools are reminded to FAX winners to Oswald as
soon as the District Competitions are completed.) REMINDER: only top 8 District winners in the state will go to state
competition.

March 12 - State Scholars' Bowl at Huntingdon College.

March 15 and 16 - Secondary Band Festival and Honors Band at Alabama Southern Community College,
Monroeville, AL

March 20 - State Technology Fair at Morgan Academy, Mrs. Betty Carol Swindle.

April 12 and 13 - Secondary Choral Festival and Honors Chorus at Alabama Southern Community College,
Monroeville, AL

April 18 - State Accounting Contest at Fort Dale Academy, Mrs. Pat Skipper.

April 19 - Elementary Choral Festival at Hooper Academy

April 24 - State Art Show at Huntingdon College

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.

Jefferson Christian Academy is accepting applications for employment at all levels with emphasis upon certified
science teachers at the secondary  level, computer science and physical education.  Please submit your resume
to the attention of Charles Britnell, President, Fax (205) 956-9508.

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.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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:
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 

ATTENTION COACHES:
Pickens Academy will host a spring football jamboree on February 22, 2002.  All interested teams please call Lynn Wright
at (205) 367-8144.

West Alabama Powerlifting meet will be hosted by Pickens Academy February 2, 2002.  For more information call
(205) 367-8144.

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

Macon-East Montgomery Academy will host a Jr. High Baseball State invitational Tournament.  If interested in participating,
call Coach Glynn Lott at (334) 277-6566.

Keith Edwards can handle three more schools in East Alabama for Softball and Baseball officiating.  Call at 866-544-4437 ASAP.

REQUIRED BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL RULES CLINICS ANNOUNCED:
Required Baseball and Softball Rules Clinics will be held on the following dates unless otherwise noted.  There is a $25.00 fine
for schools failing to attend a clinic.

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

SOFTBALL COACHES:
AISA will use the 12" yellow high seam softball.

BASKETBALL:











ATTENTION COACHES:
Please call the office by February 4, 2002 by noon to announce the teams who are advancing to the Final Eight from your tournament.

ATTENTION ALL-STAR BASKETBALL SELECTION COMMITTEE:
This committee will meet in the AISA office on February 5, at 10:00 a.m. See III, D, page 47, of your AISA Athletic Handbook
for committee members.

PUBLICITY:
Attention Basketball Coaches - Call your game results into the Montgomery Advertiser at 1-800-488-3579, the Birmingham News
at 1-800-283-4024, and/or your local media.  Try to get scores on the wire service.

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:
Ron Ingram of the Birmingham News requests that you call your games in on a regular basis and update him every Monday
morning.  He needs your record, scores, etc. for state ranking and outstanding player purposes.

You may:

Call at 1-800-283-4024
FAX at (205) 325-2425
E-mail to RIngram@BhamNews.com

Coaches, let's publicize our programs and players.  Thanks!

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:

Please have these in by February 4, 2002.

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:
Teams who are in the Final Eight Tournament need to bring a roster to the state office on February 5, 2002 when
the All-Star selection meets at 10:00 a.m.

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:

FINAL FOUR FORMAT:

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:




GOLF:

ATTENTION GOLF COACHES:
The AISA State Golf Championship will be held on April 29 and May 30, 2002, at Robert Trent Golf Course in
Greenville.  The AISA office has put motels and phone numbers for reservations in the Link. 

The AISA State Golf Tournament will play the next two years on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses.
 
Policy of the AISA:  Spectators will not be allowed to use golf carts at the State Golf Tournament.

POWERLIFTING:
West Alabama Powerlifting meet will be hosted by Pickens Academy February 2, 2002.  For more information call
(205) 367-8144.