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January 7, 2001

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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, home of Crenshaw and Butler County's Junior Misses.  Lauren Lynn Lester and Lauren Williams.

COUNCIL MEETING - January 9, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the AISA Office.

STATE DRAMA FESTIVAL:

Attention:  Drama Sponsors

The STATE DRAMA FESTIVAL will be held on JANUARY 25, 2002, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at FAULKNER UNIVERSITY. The AISA office must receive the State entry form at least ten days prior to January 25th (by January 15th).  Drama teachers, please read rules carefully.  There are changes from last year (changes on pages 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18).

Deadline: State Entry Form is due January 15, 2002.

Faulkner University
5345 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, Al 36109

2001-2002 Calendar

JANUARY

7 -Back to school
9 -Council Meeting
-Athletic Committee Meeting
12 - CANCELLED -State Board Meeting (The State Board will meet on February 2, 2002.)
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

 

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS

HALL OF FAME:
Hall of Fame nominations must be into the AISA office by January 21, 2002.

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

2001-2002 
BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL AWARD

 

2001-2002 ACCREDITATION VISITS SCHEDULED

ACCREDITATION VISITING TEAMS

ACADEMIC NOTES


 

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.

ATHLETIC COMMITTEE MEETING:
 The AISA Athletic Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 9, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. in the AISA Office.

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.

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.
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

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.

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

 STUDENT DESKS NEEDED:
Sparta Academy needs High School student desks and Teacher desks.  Please contact Wayne Hammonds at 251-578-2852.

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.)

 Warrior Academy is seeking a high school teacher with coaching responsibilities.  Contact Mark Hastings at (205) 372-3546 or (205) 496-0538.

Edgewood Academy in Elmore, Alabama has a language arts position open for the spring semester.  The teaching assignment includes English, reading, speech/drama and electives.  Contact the school at the campus number 567-5102 or 279-9690.

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.


    • 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.

                     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.

                     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 stanines 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 stanines 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.

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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 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.

Macon-East Montgomery Academy is hosting a softball tournament on April 6, 2002.  If you are interested please
contact Coach Lott at 334-399-8305.

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

West Regionals will be held in Selma of February 9-10.
East Regionals will be held at Faulkner University in Montgomery on February 9-10.
BASKETBALL

 South Montgomery County Academy is hosting a Junior High boys/girls Tournament on January 12, 2002.  If you are interested, contact Scott Rials at 562-9100 - Home or 562-3582 - Work.

ATTENTION JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL COACHES:
 If you are interested in participating in the State Junior High Invitational Tournaments on January 19, 2002 at Hooper and Wilcox Academy, then you must fax your boys record to Hooper Academy at 1-334-288-9171 by noon Friday, January 11 or your girls recorded to Wilcox Academy at 1-334-683-2107 by noon Friday, January 11. 

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

FINAL FOUR FORMAT:

Huntingdon College

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

ATTENTION ATHLETIC DIRECTORS AND BASKETBALL COACHES:
Each school needs to get its basketball schedule to the appropriate coordinator and to the AISA Office.

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.

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES AND AD'S:
 AISA Policy - The following procedure will be followed by all AISA schools when four or more basketball games are scheduled on a game day/night:

Pee Wee play - finish by 3:50 p.m.

Junior High girls - start at 4:00 p.m. - allow 4 minutes only for halftime - If 2nd half starts after the half hour then limit 3rd and 4th quarters to 5 minutes each.

Junior High boys - start at 5:00 p.m. - allow 4 minutes only for halftime - If 2nd half starts after the half hour then limit 3rd and 4th quarters to 5 minutes each.

Varsity girls - start at 6:00 p.m. 

If starting on the hour is a problem, cut warm-ups to a maximum of eight (8) minutes.  
Note: Policy applies to regulation play only, if overtime occurs play it out.

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.