2021-2022 AMP happeningsWeekly updates of the important events and happenings in the Agriscience Magnet Program.
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 Howdy AMP families and students, The time has come for the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. While we are beginning the year virtually without any in-person instruction, we are still looking forward to an exciting year as we invite the class of 2024 to join the ranks of AMP students and celebrate the soon-to-be graduation of the class of 2021! This is the first edition of the AMP Happenings for the 2020-2021 school year. The AMP Happenings will be a weekly message full of important information for AMP families so that they can keep in the loop of the many events and happenings that occur in the AMP. As I am sure you were also hoping, we were anticipating starting this school year in the same manner as the previous years. However, COVID-19 is still a reality within our community and we are faced with providing education and opportunities for our students in a virtual format. I want our AMP students and families to know that we are committed to providing a quality educational experience regardless of the modality of instruction. And while many of the things we have traditionally come to know and do within the AMP and at Madison HS will likely look different this year, we are excited about the opportunity to find new ways to bring experiences to our AMP students, families, and community. Patience is a Virtue That is likely a saying that most all of us have heard and may have even spoken before. According to the dictionary, patience is the ability to endure difficult circumstances such as perseverance in the face of delay; tolerance of provocation without responding in annoyance/anger; or forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties. It goes without saying, patience will be a critical skill needed as we navigate these unprecedented times. The following are important events and happenings for the week of August 10th. In-Person or Virtual Instruction NEISD has sent out a final survey by email to the primary parent/guardian of our AMP students for families to choose which method of instruction they prefer for the 2020-2021 school year. If you received the survey and have not completed it, we ask that you do so in order for the school and staff to prepare for the needs of our students. If you did not receive a survey, please call Madison HS at (210) 356-1400 so that we can record your choice. The first day of classes will be on Monday, August 17th and all classes will be held virtually (distance learning) through at least Friday, September 4th. In-person instruction may begin on Tuesday, September 8th if NEISD deems it is safe to do so. Required In-Person Attendance for Specific AMP Courses The Texas Education Agency has recommended the following courses within the Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP) curriculum require some in-person classroom instruction in order for students to show mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for those courses: Floral Design, Advanced Floral Design, Food Safety and Technology, Food Processing, Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies, Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication, Agricultural Structural Design and Fabrication, and Agricultural Power Systems. Parents/guardians received an email last week from Mr. Stewart if their student had requested any of the above courses for this school year. This email was to serve as a notice of the in-person attendance requirement even if the family chooses virtual only instruction for their student. Parents/guardians should submit their response to this requirement through the link that was provided in the email communication. Technology Distribution for Virtual Instruction Madison HS will be distributing technology this week for students needing a device for virtual instruction. The distribution dates and times are as follows:
First day of Classes - Monday, August 17th The first day of instruction for the 2020-2021 school year will begin on Monday, August 17th. All classes will be held online for at least the first three weeks of school. In-person instruction may begin on Tuesday, September 8th if deemed safe to do so by NEISD. Students will need to be able to access the following in order to join their classes online:
For this school year, students will attend periods 1st - 4th on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (also known as "A" Day) and periods 5th - 7th on Tuesday and Thursday ("B" Day). Students will need to log-in to the appropriate Zoom meeting with their teacher based on the day and period. Attached to this post is the JMHS First Day of School Flier with class meeting times and instructions for accessing the online instruction. Guidance and Counseling News The first edition of the Madison HS Counseling Newsletter is now available at: https://www.smore.com/jys1m-madison-counseling-department Contact Information for AMP Staff Check out the following webpage on the AMP website to find the contact information for all members of the AMP staff: https://agrisciencemagnetprogram.weebly.com/amp-staff.html Stay connected with us! Find us online at www.JamesMadisonFFA.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MadisonFFA) and on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jamesmadisonffa) to stay connected with the AMP for the 2020-2021 school year! 
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