GMAS Testing Schedule
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GMAS Testing - May 2nd - May 11th
Below is the testing schedule for the GMAS. AVA students should arrive to school at 8:45 on their testing days. Students must check in by the cafeteria along with the other students. AVA students should be picked up no later than 1pm.May 2 - 7th and 8th Grade ELA Part 1May 3 - 7th and 8th Grade ELA Part 2May 4 - 7th and 8th Grade MathMay 5 - 8th Grade ScienceMay 9 - 6th Grade ELA Part 1 and 8th Grade Social StudiesMay 10 - 6th Grade ELA Part 2May 11 - 6th Grade Math
SIXTH GRADE TRANSITION | HERMAN J. RUSSELL WEST END ACADEMY
22-23SY Registration Letter for Transition Grades
8TH GRADE | AIM HIGH & REACH BEYOND AWARDS CEREMONY
7TH GRADE | AIM HIGH & REACH BEYOND AWARDS CEREMONY
6TH GRADE | AIM HIGH & REACH BEYOND AWARDS CEREMONY
HJRWEA MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SELF-REPORTING
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Individuals who test positive for COVID OR who are exposed to a confirmed case should complete one of the links below for self-reporting:
Student self-report form: http://tinyAPS.com/?CovidStudentForm
Staff self-report form: http://tinyAPS.com/?CovidStaffForm
Surveillance Testing For Students And Staff
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APS offers COVID-19 surveillance testing for students and staff at every school and building. The rapid testing is quick and painless. Let’s stay healthy together. Families can provide consent electronically here: http://tinyURL.com/HealthyAPS
Zoom Authentication
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For students who cannot access Zoom links, please sign on to MyBackPack! Once successfully signed in, you will have access to any teacher’s Zoom link and Google Classroom
Please see the instructions below for teachers & students to authenticate their zoom accounts. Also, the district help guide for zoom can be found at the following link: http://tinyaps.com/?zoom
Authenticating on Chromebooks: https://sites.google.com/apsk12.org/zoom/aps-zoom-for-students/chromebook?authuser=0
Authenticating on Cellphones or iPads:
https://sites.google.com/apsk12.org/zoom/aps-zoom-for-students/cell-phone-or-ipad?authuser=0
Authenticating on Windows Devices:
Announcements
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Click the link to access GEORGIA STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY (Grades 6-12) PASSIVE PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM!!
Gifted Information
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The Parent Referral window for Gifted Eligibility Testing is now open through October 29. If your child was not assessed for first look gifted eligibility last school year, you may refer your child for consideration of gifted eligibility assessments to be held this school year from February to April, 2022. Students referred by a parent must also meet the additional criterion of a score at the 80th percentile or higher on the district-administered MAP Growth test in either Reading of Math to receive the gifted eligibility assessments. Please click the link below and submit one form for each child.
https://forms.gle/kRkh8bCWCwrWm99a8
If you have any questions please contact Ms. V. Robinson at 404-802-6800 or victoria.robinson@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Virtual Instructional Plan for Quarantined Students PLUS teacher zoom links
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Please click on the links for more information!! (Virtual Instructional Plan for Quarantined Students) PLUS (Teacher Zoom Links)
Washington Cluster Calendar
Atlanta Public Schools Internet Access Survey
Quarantine Guidelines and FAQs
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Click the link to access Quarantine Guidelines | Health and Safety Guidelines Frequently Asked QuestionsClick the link to access Quarantine Guidelines | Health and Safety Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions
Herman J. Russell West End Academy 2021-2022 Registration Information
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All new and current student registrations are completed online.
Visit https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/63456 click the link for New Student and Enrollment Tab if you are new to Atlanta Public Schools.
All existing students and rising 6th grade Visit https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/63456 click the link for Transitioning Student Registration and Enrollment to update your information.
All parents must submit the required documents per Atlanta Public Schools requirements for enrollment:
Parents Identification Birth Certificate Social Security Card Immunization Record
Ear, Eye, Dental Record Current Lease
Current Georgia Power Bill
Notarized Affidavit of Residency
For registration questions contact:
6th- 8th Grades: anitra.fitzhugh@atlanta.k12.ga.us
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
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Parent Letter - Rising 6th/9th Graders
Parent Letter - Returning Students
Proof of Residency Requirements
School Choice Parent Notice Letter
School Choice Parent Flyer
Census Demographic Update Form
Affidavit of Residency/Lease Verification
HERMAN J. RUSSELL WESTEND ACADEMY | AIM HIGH AND BEYOND
HJRWEA SCHOOL UNIFORMS
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6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS MUST WEAR ROYAL BLUE TOPS AND BLACK, NAVY OR KHAKI BOTTOMS.
ATHLETIC INTEREST INFORMATION
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Click the link to access Herman J. RUSSELL WEST END ACADEMY (ATHLETIC INTEREST INFORMATION)
Fostering Family Leaders
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Fostering Family Leaders
Advancing the leadership skills of families through training and support for emerging parent leaders
This is a 5-session virtual program where you will
- Develop leadership skills (could help resume)
- Meet other supportive parents
- Create a project to do in your community and/or school
- Earn a stipend
- We celebrate you with a graduation and a certificate.
Parent Sign Up: Count Me In!
SPANISH Parent Application:
Time & Date
- March 3, 2022
- March 17, 2022
- March 31, 2022
- April 14, 2022
- April 28, 2022
Link for workshops
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88134315576?pwd=N25GUE14OEFlWFNRdHRHMUl1VURrZz09
Meeting ID: 88134315576
Passcode: 203227
For more information please contact
Kim Owens
404-274-4478
Gina Glymph
678-469-9945
gina@hticatalysts.net
School Updates
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Today
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM 8th grade Teach for the Day
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Tomorrow
11:15 AM - 1:45 PM 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony Rehearsal
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Thursday
11:15 AM - 1:45 PM 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony Rehearsal
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Friday
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Main Event
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May 23, 2022
11:15 AM - 1:45 PM 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony Rehearsal
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM SNEAKER BALL
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May 24, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 8th Grade Honors Day Program (Invite Only)
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 8th-grade Cookout (Ticket required)
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May 25, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony
Thank you, Dr. Herring, for visiting us
HJRWEA DAY 1 VIDEO
Herman J. Russell West End Academy Staff Visits Russell Innovation Center For Entrepreneur
WASHINGTON CLUSTER VIDEO
Order My Meals" by Atlanta Public Schools
Instructions/Video for students to join Google Meet via classroom
HJRWEA TOWN HALL MEETING ACADEMIC INTERVENTION 2021-2022
SCHEDULE PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
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Parent Conference 2021 Dates Coming SoonSign-up by clicking student grade level below:
Parent Corner
PTSA MEMBERSHIP
COVID-19 SURVEILLANCE TESTING LETTER TO PARENTS
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COVID-19 SURVEILLANCE TESTING LETTER TO PARENTS | Notice of Privacy Policy for COVID testing | Notice of Privacy Policy for COVID testing - SPANISH | Student Consent Form COVID-19 Surveillance Testing | Student Consent Form COVID-19 Surveillance Testing SPANISH | Staff Consent Form Surveillance Testing
Steps for Students to Authenticate Their Zoom Account
GET CONNECTED
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Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has partnered with Comcast to launch the Get Our Kids Connected campaign to support lowincome families. Eligible families will receive 12 months of free high-speed internet and/or a device that they can keep forever.
Do you know an APS student who needs internet service or a laptop?
Here's what we need to know:
- Student(s) name(s)
- Grade level
- School
- Name of the head of household
- Address, Phone number, Parent email address
- Does the student need a device?
- Does the student need hi-speed internet?
- Is communication required in Spanish?
Submit the above information to https://tinyurl.com/GOKCform Eligible families will be contacted directly. PLEASE NOTE: There is a 1 laptop per household limit.
For more information, contact 404 802 KIDS (5437) or getourkidsconnected@apsk12.org Learn more at www.atlantapublicschools.us/getourkidsconnected
Site Shortcuts
- APS Gifted and Talented Department
- School Compact 2019-2020
- 2019 Parent and Family Engagement Plan
- School Registration
- District Calendar
- School Zone Locator
- Bus Routes
- School Supply List
- Breakfast and Lunch Menus
- Meet the Principal
- School Safety Plan
- Infinite Campus
- Homework Help
- Pay School Fees Online
- Common Core
- Georgia Milestones
MORE INFORMATION
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Volunteers we need you. Please click the link to access "Fingerprinting & Background Check Request Form" (Volunteer) | HBCU Rising video dedicated to our BMS Students! | BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF EMAIL DIRECTORY BMS Earns the Brilliant Pathway's School of Distinction honor( click to read) | Afterschool Allstars Requirement Form( click to read)
**Staff Keeping Partners Engaged During This Time
Please utilize this forms to make requests for technical assistance for getting connected to resources and funding and check out our toolkit here.
Immunization Requirements
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The APS Immunizations link is a method of sharing information to parents, students, staff, and communities about immunization requirements for school attendance in accordance with Official Code of Georgia O.C.G.A § 20-2-771. Stay abreast of immunization resources to ensure compliance for attending school and to help APS promote a healthy and safe environment for all APS students. Information is updated and aligned with the current recommendations of the Advisory of Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Certificates of Immunization are required by Georgia Law 20-2-771. All kindergarten, sixth and seventh grade students, all students new to Georgia and students coming from any private school must have the Georgia Certificate of Immunization 3231 form signed by a licensed health-care provider or the county health department. Click here for FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS or DEKALB COUNTY HEALTH CENTERS.
For students entering from out-of-state schools, please contact your local Health Department or a Georgia licensed physician to have immunizations transferred to the Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231). You will need to have your immunization record from your state in order to transfer immunizations to Form 3231. All requirements apply to students transferring from out-of-state schools to Georgia schools.
*New entrants include anyone that is entering Georgia schools for the first time or is returning to a Georgia school after being gone for more than 12 months or one school year.
To be enrolled in APS, ALL certificates of immunization must be marked “Complete for Attendance” OR have a future expiration date. Expired certificates will not be accepted for enrollment.
KINDERGARTEN (Requirements for K-6)
- Four (4+) DTaP (# of Doses depends upon age given)
- Four (4+) IPV (# of Doses depends upon age given)
- Three (3) Hepatitis B
- Two (2) doses of Measles vaccine, Two (2) doses of Mumps vaccine, and One (1) dose of Rubella vaccine OR Two (2) doses of the combined MMR [OR Documented History of disease or Serology]
- Two (2) Hepatitis A [Hepatitis A (Required if born on or after 01/01/2006]
- Two (2) doses of Varicella vaccine [OR Documented History of disease or Serology]
Rising 7th Grade Immunization Requirements
Effective July 1, 2014, all 7th grade students who were born on or after January 1, 2002, and all new entrants to grades 8-12 who are entering into a Georgia school for the first time or entering after having been absent from a Georgia school for more than twelve months (one school year) will be required to have:
- 1 Dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Vaccine (and)
- 1 Dose of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
PLEASE NOTE: These changes only affect rising 7th graders (born on or after January 1, 2002), and students who are considered “new entrants” for grades 8-12.
New 11th Grade Immunization Requirements
Georgia's immunization requirements for students entering or transferring into the eleventh grade have been revised to align with the current recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Effective July 1, 2021, all students who are new entrants or transfers into a Georgia school in the eleventh grade, will require proof of a booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine, unless their first dose was received on or after their sixteenth birthday.
Additional Requirements
- Certificates must be signed by a physician licensed in GA or public health official. A stamp of a Physician’s signature is permissible when cosigned by an office staff member.
- Certificates must have a printed typed or stamped name and address of the physician, health department or Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS) official issuing the certificate.
- Certificates must have a complete date of issue with the month, day and year.
Immunizations Resource Documents
- Meningitis Vaccine Parent Letter English
- Meningitis Vaccine Parent Letter Spanish
- 7th Grade Immunizations Letter APS (ENG)
- 7th Grade Immunizations Letter APS (SPA)
- 11th Grade Immunizations Letter APS (ENG)
- 11th Grade Immunizations Letter APS (SPA)
- 11th Grade Vaccination MCV4 2020 Requirement
- Tdap Meningitis Parents Fact Sheet
- PVW Parent Flyer English & Spanish
- Religious Exemption Form 2208 - ENGLISH
- Religious Exemption Form 2208 - SPANISH
- Meningococcal booster dose requirement update
Valencia Beckley Hildreth, PhD, RN
Comprehensive Health Services Manager
valencia.hildreth@atlanta.k12.ga.us
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