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Anchor Bay High School

Mission Statement

Empowering all students to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Attendance

If your child is absent from school, please call us at 586-648-2526.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT/HONORS
SUMMER HOMEWORK

AP/Honors courses are full year courses and are to be completed if the student has requested the course. Some AP/Honors courses may require summer homework.
Students will not be allowed to drop the course for failure to complete summer homework.

Incoming 9th Grade:
PDF Document Honors Geometry (9th)
Honors Intro to American Lit (9th)
Honors US History (9th) Part 1 and Questions, Part 2 and Questions, and Hiroshima and Questions

Incoming 10th Grade:
PDF Document AP World History (10th) Ch. 1 Pg. 7-21, Pg. 22-29, Pg. 30-40, and Questions
Honor Algebra II (10th)
Honors Western Literature (10th)

Incoming 11th Grade:
PDF Document AP Chemistry (11th)
AP Language (11th)
Honors Algebra II (11th)
Honors Precalculus (11th)
AP Government Guidelines and Questions (11th)
AP Government Supreme Court Case Study Part 1 (11th)
AP Government Supreme Court Case Study Part 2 (11th)
AP Government Supreme Court Case Study Part 3 (11th)

Incoming 12th Grade:
PDF Document AP Calculus 2021 Summer Homework (12th)
AP Chemistry summer HW packet 2021 (12th)
AP US History 2021 Summer Homework (12th)
AP Literature Summer Summer Homework (12th), AP Book talk The Awakening, AP English Reading and Activities, and Invisible Man

Note: Not all AP and Honors classes have summer homework, just the classes above.
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Graduation Ceremonies

Video Document Recorded June 12th, 2021 ABHS Commencement Ceremony 12:00 p.m.

Recorded June 5th, 2021 ABHS Commencement Ceremony 12:00 p.m.

Video Document Recorded June 5th, 2021 ABHS Commencement Ceremony 2:00 p.m.

The live stream videos for the June 12th ceremony at 12:00 p.m. is available on the district Facebook page, please see link below:
External Link https://www.facebook.com/ABTarSpirit/

Macomb All-Academic Celebration of Academic Excellence

Congratulations to our AB Students, Giana Maniaci and Jonathan Taylor, Macomb All-Academic Celebration of Academic Excellence. (Please click on link to view the Celebration).

ABHS Communication:

06/11/2021 PDF Document ABHS Communication #39
06/11/2021 ABHS Senior Communication #12
06/04/2021 ABHS Communication #38
06/04/2021 ABHS Senior Communication #11

ABHS Communications Archived (Click Here)

ABHS Communications

Attention Parents/Guardians: Please refer to the attachments below for ABHS Communications.

Tech Support

To best support our families, we want to share the address for our Technology Support Team. Please email ABSDTechSupport@abs.misd.net when/if you encounter technology issues and need trouble-shooting support. It is monitored closely every day.

Upcoming Events

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ABHS Safety First

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Attention All Students During school hours, everyone must use the Main/Front doors to exit the building. Students are not permitted to go out to their cars during the school day - please plan accordingly.

Business professionals of america - today's students. Tomorrow's business professionals.

Business Professionals of America Club BPA Club - Please contact Mr. Mittelstadt for more information.

Key Club Key Club is a student led organization with a community service focus and a great addition to your college resume! Please see Ms. Van Nuck for more details.

Need Academic Help? NHS Tutoring - Please contact Ms. O'Hearn for more information.

National Honor Society Crest with yellow ribbon

NHS National Honor Society - Please contact Ms. O'Hearn for more information.

Stand up, stay strong, speak up, stop bullying

No Bull Club No Bull Club - Please contact Mr. Kirsten (Room N202) for more information.

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Parking Passes All cars in school lots must have a current parking pass. Applications are available online at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/11613 or on the lower left side of the ABHS web page. Completed application, driver's license, current registrations, current insurance, and proper payment is required to obtain pass.

Relay for Life Relay for Life - Please contact Mr. Ricci for more information.

Senior Yard Signs & Senior All Night Party Attention Seniors: Make sure you don't miss out on yard signs or the Senior All Night Party! Please contact Mrs. Serra for details in Student Activities. Click here fore the Class of 2021 website with yard sign and all night party info!

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Help educate fellow students about how to not make destructive decisions such as distracted driving, vaping, or using alcohol or drugs. Club adviser is Ms. Van Nuck.

Youth for Christ YFC CORE - Talk about faith, life, and connect.

It's Always a Great Day to be a Tar!

Thank you for looking at the Anchor Bay High School's website. Our staff is very proud of our school. We pride ourselves on creating a child-friendly, educationally rewarding learning environment for our high school students! Our district mission statement is, "Empowering all students to succeed in an ever-changing world.” Our staff has a commitment to see that this phrase is not just words, but something we constantly strive to achieve and live by. We focus on developing a strong, positive relationship with the students and parents as we work together as a team so that we can bring out the very best in each child. With all of us working together…great things are bound to happen!

We are very proud of the accomplishments of our students and the involvement of our parents. We look forward to working with your family and providing your child an outstanding educational experience! Please feel free to contact us at any time.

Best Always,
Anchor Bay High School Staff
Go Tars!

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JROTC Open House - August 26th, 2021 - 7-8pm

Students and parents can learn more about the opportunities JROTC has to offer, including:

Flight Academy - students have the potential to earn private pilot’s license
Senior Math Program - 12th Graders can take JROTC Senior Math instead of Algebra II Part 3/Part 4
Advanced Drill Teams - compete at local and national levels. Learn how to maneuver rifles and become a drill exhibition team member.
Drone Pilot Training
Remote Control Aircraft Club
Exclusive College Opportunities, Scholarships, and Military Promotions
More information and videos are available by clicking here!

Click here for the flyer

Open Enrollment Event - New Student Registration and Schools of Choice

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Open Enrollment Event on Saturday, August 14th! Pick up or drop off completed enrollment paperwork from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Anchor Bay Middle School North (52805 Ashley, New Baltimore)

All enrollment paperwork is on the Anchor Bay Website. Click on the Enrollment Information Banner

Click here for the Open Enrollment Flyer.

Mask Policy Update & Tentative Calendar

Please click here for a letter from Superintendent Jankowski on our lifting of the mask mandate for the upcoming school year and the tentative school calendar.

May Digital Newsletter

Kindergarten 2021-22 Registration starts February 16th!

External Link Registration Paperwork is available on our enrollment page.

View our "We love Kindergarten - Get Registered, Get Ready" video

Click here to watch the Kindergarten Readiness Night presentation.

Kindergarten Options

Spotlights

ABHS Bands Press News: MSBOA District 16 - All-Star Jazz Ensemble Congratulations to the four ABHS student-musicians who were selected to the MSBOA District 16 Honors Jazz Ensemble. This honors ensemble is made up of a select group of 17 students from Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair county high schools. The District 16 Honors Jazz Ensemble will be taking part in virtual recording sessions and performance with Jazz Educator and professional jazz musician, Chris Johnson. These sessions will take place over the months of March and April. Those ABHS student-musicians include: Jaden French, Trombone (11) Jonathan Taylor, Trumpet (12) Delaney Novach, Piano (12) Collin Arena, Drums (12)

ABHS Instrumental Music News - CMU Jazz Weekend Awards & MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Honors April 12, 2021 In March, the Anchor Bay High School Jazz Ensemble took part in the 48th annual Phi Mu Alpha/Central Michigan University Jazz Weekend. This year’s virtual festival featured high school jazz bands and combos from around the state of Michigan and Florida. Congratulations to all ABHS Jazz Ensemble student-musicians! As part of the group's overall outstanding performance, the Anchor Bay HS Jazz Ensemble was awarded one of the “Best Band” Awards in the Class AA division. In addition to the overall ensemble recognition, the ABHS Jazz Ensemble’s Rhythm Section was awarded with one of the “Overall Best Section” Awards in Class AA. Senior, Collin Arena (drum set and vibraphone), added to the awards by receiving one of the Class AA “Best Soloist” Awards. This recognition marks the 20th time in the past 24 years that Anchor Bay HS has received a major award at this prestigious event hosting Michigan’s best high school jazz ensembles and combos. It is the 7th time the school has been awarded the prestigious Best Band Award. April 15, 2021 Congratulations to senior trumpet player, Jonathan Taylor! Jonathan was one of three trumpet players in the state to be recognized as having an “Outstanding Performance” in the Proficiency 3 category for this year’s MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival.

ABHS Mock Trial The Anchor Bay Mock Trial team was awarded the 1st place award at the Macomb Regional tournament on Saturday March 6, 2021. The team will advance to the State Finals on March 20. This marks the 5th time that an Anchor Bay team is a State Finalist. Team members are: Seniors Jonathan Taylor, Emily Appleton, Juniors: Patti Barravecchia, Ellie de Chavez, Sydney Mann, Ashley Mathews, Sophomore: Jacob Seger. The team was coached by Teacher Denise O'Hearn and Anchor Bay Graduate and Mock Trial Alumni Jack Myrick who is currently a student at U of M and a member of the U of M Mock Trial team.

Art Show shout out to student excellence Congratulation to senior Alaina Kiehl and her Art instructor Dave Stumpf, whose senior portfolio was accepted at the Anton Art Center Secondary Exhibit for Macomb, took best of show for one of her works, a multimedia design titled Aurora Borealis. Best of show is the top award given at the show for the single work judged to be the overall best from all works turned in. Attached are images of all her works that are currently on display for this exhibit at the Anton Art Center in downtown Mount Clemens. Dave is so proud of all the incredible work she has done with him over the years.

Anchor Bay Scholarship Application Info Click here to visit the ABCF Scholarship Website

Senior Tar Card Image - Free admission to all home regular-season sports, free rehearsal musical performances and plays, and special events and discounts

Senior Tar Card The Senior Tar Gold Card program is available to ANY resident of the Anchor Bay School District who is 60 or older. More...

ABHS on AP Honor Roll Twenty-three Michigan school districts are among 433 school districts in the U.S. and Canada honored today by the College Board with placement on the 7th Annual AP® District Honor Roll. More...

Make Class Reunions Easy Register on the AB alumni website. It only takes 60 seconds. Click "alumni registration." Remember to update when you move or change your name. More...

North Central Association Accredited Through accreditation and related services, NCA CASI continuously improves the quality of education and challenges education entities to prepare each and every learner for success. All Anchor Bay Schools are NCA Accredited.

Anchor Bay Offers Young Fives Click here to learn about the Anchor Bay Young Fives Program!

Requesting ID Parents please bring some form of identification (driver's license preferred) with you when signing your child out of school. We are requiring this action to ensure the safety of your children. Once again, thank you for your kind understanding and anticipated cooperation in this matter.