3.25.22 Family Update

Check out this exclusive highlight reel from our Black History Month Production: FOR THE CULTURE! Thank you all so much for your support in our students, community and culture!

Art in Motion High School Families –

As we shared last week, AIM has partnered with Starks Consulting group to continue supporting our AIM community. Dr. Starks and Dr. Brown have been welcomed into our community, in support of both students and staff. As part of their review, we’re working to support school safety and school culture needs. There will be a series of changes over the coming weeks to support.

On Monday March 28, 2022, we will update our morning arrival procedures for our 9th and 10th graders. Students will enter through the south entrance of 7522 N Greenwood Avenue from 7:00am - 8:10am.

Any students arriving after 8:10am will need to report to the Main Entrance to be marked as tardy. Please work with your student to support an on-time arrival. We will be contacting families for students who are tardy and will schedule problem-solving meetings for students who have chronic tardiness.

Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration,

Kara May and Amanda Rychel

This Wednesday, March 30, is another chance for Friends and Families of AIM to get the COVID-19 Vaccination on campus at East End (7415 S. East End Ave) from 1:30pm-4:00pm!
Both campuses have filtered water fountains available for students with drinking water. Students must bring a refillable water bottle to use the water fountains.
Early dismissals will only be granted until 15 minutes before the end of the day. For safety and security purposes, staff prepare for dismissal.
The annual student fee of $80 can be paid online here.

Chromebook Repairs/Replacement:

All students are assigned a student Chromebook.
On campus, this is the only permissible tech allowed on campus.
Each student is responsible for their own tech.
If a repair is needed due to negligence, then the student’s account will be charged $25 per repair, $15 per charger replacement, and $250 per computer replacement.
No services or replacements will occur until full payment is rendered.

Quarter 3 ends on Thursday, March 31 and Q3 Report Cards will be distributed on Thursday, April 7. Quarter 4 is from April 1-June 13 and the last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 15. Students must pass each course with a 70% C- or better in order to earn graduation credit for Semester 1 and Semester 2 classes.

Remember, students and families have 24/7 real-time access to current grades through student and parent logins to Summit Learning and Synergy StudentVue/ParentVue. If you need any help accessing these platforms, please contact aim@distinctiveschools.org.

Students with Semester 1 incomplete are being supported in creating an Academic Success Plan (ASP) and are responsible for making-up Semester 1 credit by April 17 to avoid Summer Learning. Incomplete course grades at the end of the year for Semester 1 and/or Semester 2 will result in Summer Learning. We need your partnership to support your child and their teachers in ensuring a strong and successful finish to the school year. Get in touch with teachers using the staff page on our website.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership with your child’s education! We are committed to a successful finish to the 2021-2022 school year. We are proud of the work our students and staff have done this year to prioritize learning in academics, the arts, and social-emotional learning and we are committed to a successful finish to the 2021-2022 school year.

HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS AND FAMILIES - Please keep in mind that High School Arts Classes are the first and second period of school. It is imperative that your students arrive at school on time so they do not miss Arts Instruction. Their Arts classes are graded and if they are not completed they will be required to participate in Summer Learning.

ALL ARTISTS AND FAMILIES - Please remember that in every Arts class participation is 50% of their final grade. This includes participating in class discussions, accomplishing all classwork and tasks and practicing a growth mindset. If you have questions about how that specifically applies to your Artist’s Arts Class, please reach out to their teacher!

AIM AFTER HOURS- After School Hours are 4PM until 5:30 PM. Students are NOT allowed to leave the campus. If a student does leave the campus after dismissal, they will not be allowed back into the building.

Mondays: High School- Monday Extension Time & Pretty Polished Pearls
Tuesdays: High School- Tuesday Extension Time, Chess, AIM Choir, Dance, Healing Art, Poetry & W2 Escape Plan
Thursdays: High School- Chess, AIM Choir, Dance, Healing Art, Poetry & W2 Escape Plan

Pick Up: Students need to be picked up at 5:30 on the dot! Every minute after, families will be charged $1.

Cheerleading- Congrats to our first ever Cheer Team! If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Hudson.

This Wednesday, March 30, a photographer will be on site to take updated photos for our website and recruitment flyers – wearing AIM swag is encouraged!
This Wednesday, March 30, is another chance for Friends and Families of AIM to get the COVID-19 Vaccination on campus at East End (7415 S. East End Ave) from 1:30pm-4:00pm!
Both campuses have filtered water fountains available for students with drinking water. Students must bring a refillable water bottle to use the water fountains.
Early dismissals will only be granted until 15 minutes before the end of the day. For safety and security purposes, staff prepare for dismissal.
The annual student fee of $80 can be paid online here.

Chromebook Repairs/Replacement:

All students are assigned a student Chromebook.
On campus, this is the only permissible tech allowed on campus.
Each student is responsible for their own tech.
If a repair is needed due to negligence, then the student’s account will be charged $25 per repair, $15 per charger replacement, and $250 per computer replacement.
No services or replacements will occur until full payment is rendered.

8th Grade Graduation Fees- ALL graduation activity costs will be covered in the Graduation fee of $200.00. Payments can be made in two installments of $100.00, four installments of $50.00, or in full. The first payment is now past due! If you are paying online the links are:

Pay Grad Fee in Full, Pay Grad Fee-2 Payments, Pay Grad Fee-4 Payments

As reminder payment dates are: March 15th, March 31st , April 15th, May 1st

Graduation Pictures- Final retakes will be on Apr 20, 2022 during school time. Please remember that there is a $10 sitting fee, cash only, due before taking pictures.

Quarter 3 ends on Thursday, March 31 and Q3 Report Cards will be distributed on Thursday, April 7. By the end of the school year, students must pass each course with a 70% C- or better in order to earn credit and be promoted to the next grade level.

Students who are off track are being supported and are responsible for unfinished learning. Incomplete course grades at the end of the year will result in Summer Learning. We need your partnership to support your child and their teachers in ensuring a strong and successful finish to the school year. Get in touch with teachers using the staff page on our website.

Mondays: Middle School- Monday Extension Time & Flag Football.
Tuesdays: Middle School- The Feeling of Art & Drama
Thursdays: Middle School- The Feeling of Art, NO DRAMA MARCH 24TH & Next Wave STEM
Fridays: Middle School- Flag Football

Pick Up: Students need to be picked up at 5:30 on the dot! Every minute after, families will be charged $1.

Flag Football- Practice will be everyday next week except on Wednesday, 3/30. Please meet in the cafeteria after school.

Cheerleading- Congrats to our first ever Cheer Team! If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Hudson.