August 22, 2015 Allegan Public Schools - “Striving for Excellence”
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APS to host Anthony Muhammed Anthony Muhammed, PhD is a nationally renowned educational consultant, speaker, and author who will be presenting a conference at our APS Performing Arts Center on September 1. Allegan Public Schools’ faculty and staff, as well as staff from many surrounding school districts, will be treated to a session on “Transforming School Culture - Ensuring High Levels of Learning for All Students.” Dr. Muhammed, an educational practicioner for nearly 20 years, has served as a teacher and a principal, and through his research he explores the root causes of resistance to change. In his book, The Will to Lead, the Skill to Teach, Anthony provides support for the RtI (Response to Intervention) model and gives teachers and administrators a framework for creating a positive collaborative learning community in their schools.
PLEASE NOTE: The 2015-16 school calendar contains six EARLY DISMISSAL dates where students will be dismissed two hours early for Teacher Inservice.
Flying by ZFX Nov. 12, 13, 14 -- All shows begin at 6:30 pm Tickets $9 adults and $7 for seniors and youth
Tiger Tech....
BYOT - Bring Your Own Technology
New in 2015-16, students in grades 7-12 will be allowed to bring their own technology devices (or they may continue to utilize the schoolprovided devices). Some restrictions apply, so check out the details on the APS website under the Student Devices link. Information for high school and middle school students will also be sent to students/parents at the start of the school year.
2015-16 School Calendar
Sept 1-3 - STAFF ONLY (Professional Dev.) Sept 4-7 - NO SCHOOL (Labor Day) Sept 8 - FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS Sept 23 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.) Oct 19-22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences Oct 23 - NO SCHOOL Oct 28 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.) Nov 25, 26, 27 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving) Dec 9 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.) Dec 21-Jan 1 - NO SCHOOL (Christmas Break) Jan 4 - School Resumes Jan 25-28 - Parent/Teacher Conferences Jan 29 - NO SCHOOL Feb 17 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.) April 1-8 - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break) April 20 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.) April 25, 27, 28 - Parent/Teacher Conferences April 29 - NO SCHOOL May 18 - 2 hour early dismissal (Prof. Dev.) May 30 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day) June 2 - Allegan High School Graduation June 9 - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS