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The Atlantic City High School Family Welcomes Incoming Freshmen

Vision Statement

The Atlantic City District recognizes the urgency to provide resources to improve instruction through exemplary and diverse practices which are monitored and analyzed through student achievement data. The District has the expectation that all students will achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.

Mission Statement

In order to meet the needs of all students, the District is committed to increasing student learning and improving teaching in the core academic subjects by using instructional strategies aligned with the Common Core State Standards and based on Scientifically Based Research. Parents will be active partners and key stakeholders with the Atlantic City School District to support their student’s intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.

Atlantic City High School Principal

• Dr. La’Quetta S. Small

Vice Principals

• Dr. Sheree N. Alexander Mr. Jason Grimes Mr. Kendall Williams

Atlantic City High School

n Diverse Population n Challenging Curriculum

u 27 Honors Courses u 1 Advanced Course u 17 Advanced Placement Courses

n Weighted grade point average n Partnership with Stockton University

Atlantic City Campus

n Dual Credit Articulation

u Stockton University

n Dual Credit Articulation

u Atlantic Cape Community College

Rigorous Academic Curriculum

Honors/College Prep (27 Courses): § English 1, 2, 3, 4 § World History § US History 1, 2 § Anatomy & Physiology § Biology § Chemistry § Marine Science

Advanced Placement (17 Courses): § English 3 * English 4 § US History 2 * Government * World History § Biology * Chemistry * Physics C * Physics 1 § Calculus A/B * Calculus B/C * Statistics § Environmental Science § French * Latin * Spanish § Drawing * Music Theory § Psychology § Economics

Advanced Course (1 Course): § US History 1

ACHS Facilities

Ø THEATER * 750 seat Ø MEDIA CENTER * 35,000 Volume Ø TV STUDIO Ø TV BROADCAST STATION Ø RADIO STATION Ø DISTANCE LEARNING LAB * 48 seat Ø SWIMMING POOL * Olympic-Size Ø GYMNASIUM * 2000 seat Ø STADIUM * 5,000 seat w/synthetic turf, digital scoreboard, and sound system. Ø TEEN CENTER Services (AtlantiCare)

PSAT Administration

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test administered by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation The scores from the PSAT/NMSQT are used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

The Atlantic City Public School District offers the PSAT to every student (Grades 9 – 11) free of charge.

v ACHS Extracurricular Clubs & Organizations ***DUE TO COVID 19 MANY OF THE CLUBS AND

ACTIVITES WILL NOT BE OFFERED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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A.C.H.S. (ALL CULTURES HAVE SIGNIFICANCE)

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ALICE CASH LITERATURE CLUB

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ART CLUB

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BAND

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CAMPUS KITCHENS

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CHESS CLUB

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*Class of 2021

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*Class of 2022

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*Class of 2023

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*Class of 2024

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DECA CLUB

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DRAMA CLUB

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MOCK TRIAL TEAM

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Drone Program

• G.A.T.E (GIFTED AND TALENTED

PROGRAM)

• KEY CLUB
• LEO CLUB
• MATH CLUB
• NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
• PHOTOGRAPHY
• RADIO BROADCASTING
• RED CROSS CLUB
• SCIENCE LEAGUE
• STUDENT COUNCIL
• WORLD LANGUAGES CLUB
• YEARBOOK CLUB
• HOPE 4 AC
• LATINOS UNIDOS

ACHS Sports

FALL SPORTS Ø Football Ø Girls Field Hockey Ø Boys Soccer Ø Girls Soccer Ø Boys Cross Country Ø Girls Cross Country Ø Girls Tennis Ø Football Ø Cheerleaders WINTER SPORTS Ø Boys Basketball Ø Girls Basketball Ø Wrestling Ø Indoor Track Ø Boys Swimming Ø Girls Swimming Ø Cheerleaders SPRING SPORTS Ø Girls Lacrosse Ø Boys Lacrosse Ø Boys Track & Field Ø Girls Track & Field Ø Boys Tennis Ø Baseball Ø Softball Ø Boys Crew Ø Girls Crew

Programs & Organizations

School-Sponsored Programs

n School Health Index n Job Placement Program n N.J.R.O.T.C. n Co-Op Employment

Program (SE)

n Restorative Practices n Campus Kitchens

Parent Involvement Groups

n Parent Advisory Committee

(PAC)

n Football Booster

(Huddle Club)

n Crew Booster n Parent Resource Center (Title

I)

n NJROTC Booster n Track Booster

ACHS Academic Excellence

µ Merck State Science Day Program µ N.J. Science League Club µ National Honor Society µ D.E.C.A. µ Latin Academic Competition

ACHS Excellence in the Arts

v CHOICE School of the ARTS v Winter Concert: Choir & Band v Spring Concert: Choir & Band v Marching Band Parades: Armed Forces, St. Patrick’s Day v Atlantic County Teen Arts Festival: Dance, Visual Arts,

Photography, Music

v Spring Musical ~ Viking Players

Guidance Department

• Ms. Laurie Carter ~ Lead

n Mr. Harvey Lambert n Ms. Deborah Tormey n Ms. Paula Dever n Mr. Jonathan Rivera n Ms. Kim Santoro n Ms. Beatrice Corvitto n Ms. Jennifer Handson n Mr. Nick Russo, III

Child Study Team

n Ms. Catherine Horn n Ms. Tara Lake n Ms. Evelyn Perez n Ms. Andrea Vreeland n Ms. Kristina Ward

Atlantic City High School College Acceptances

• 1. Duke
• 6. MIT
• 2. Emory
• 7. Northeastern
• 3. Princeton
• 8. Ohio State
• 4. Cornell
• 9. Penn State
• 5. University of Pennsylvania 10. Rutgers

n Rowan University n Stockton University n Embry Riddle Aeronautical University n George Washington University n Stevens Institute of Technology n Temple University n University of Delaware n University of Kentucy n University of Maryland n Villanova University n Yale University n Thomas Jefferson University n John Hopkins University

Atlantic City High School College Acceptances

Will your name be listed here for the Class of 2024?