After winter break, ACPS released its protocol for transitioning to virtual learning. Rather than have the entire district go virtual, it outlines plans for when specific grades or schools may need to go virtual for a period of time.
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Teachers Adjust to Changing COVID-19 Policies
In the aftermath of a year of virtual learning, the 2021-2022 school year has swept in an array of change and renewal at Alexandria City High School. In the midst of COVID-19, the student resource officer debate, and a new grading policy, teachers are receiving the brunt of the impact.
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Things to Remember from the Principal’s Chat of December
The second principal’s chat of the 2021-22 school year was held on December 8. Principal Peter Balas started the meeting by recapping exciting events such as the visit from Governor Ralph Northam, the start of winter sports, and the concerts by the band, orchestra, and choir program.
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ACPS Bus Driver Shortage
October 20 was Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and our bus drivers are working hard this year due to the national bus driver shortage, so be sure to continue expressing your gratitude.
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Students and Teachers Face WiFi Problems at Alexandria City High School
Alexandria City High School — students and staff alike have been facing problems connecting to the school WiFi this year. With two months of school already completed, some think that these WiFi problems have gone on too long.
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Students Adjust to Non-Traditional Lunch
Instead of the traditional lunch block schedule that A.C. previously used, where four lunches would go in shifts, there is now one 74-minute lunch period. Students can use this time to get work done, see teachers and friends, in addition to eating lunch.
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Sophomores Transition to Alexandria City High School Campus
With nearly four weeks of school complete, students are beginning to get into a comfortable rhythm of balancing classes and everyday school hassle. But it was not always that way. After an entire school year of zoom calls and loads of seemingly endless virtual activities, the majority of us find ourselves back in the building. But for the sophomores, the transition to the Alexandria City High School campus seemed more nerve-racking than ever.
