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Animas High School prepares all students for college and postsecondary success by creating critical thinkers and engaged citizens through an innovative, student-centered, project-based curriculum.

AHS was founded in 2009 by community members who saw a need for a distinctive school of choice in the Four Corners region. An award-winning, free, public school chartered through the Colorado Charter School Institute, AHS serves approximately 200 students in grades 9-12 in Durango, Colorado.

Rigorous Academics,

where all students are prepared for college success

Culture of Excellence,

where students are held to high expectations

Strong Faculty-Student Relationships,

where students are well known

Engaging Learning,

where students see the relevance of their education

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9	10	11 Senior Project Virtual Film Festival Senior Project Virtual Film Festival May 11, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb58RrdrJL1xFyt4eVjVP1A AHS Senior Project Virtual Film Festival, Tuesday May 11 5pm on this YouTube channel, complete with short films on a variety of topics including wolf reintroduction, political strife in the US, Native American education, poetic therapy, historical summary about the Smelter mill and student teacher collaboration. Film makers include Garrett Middleton, Nick Austin, Amelia O'Toole, Sarah O'Kane, Sam Atchison and Cole House. The film festival will include a live Q&A with the film makers. See more details •	12 9th Grade Career and College Information Session 9th Grade Career and College Information Session May 12, 2021 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm TBA Ninth Grade students and families are invited to join our director of Career and College Jess Morrison to learn more about how AHS is already supporting students in the class of 2024 prepare for postsecondary pathways--and to learn what's coming next for them. Look for an email from Jess for Zoom link information See more details •	13 Animas BOD Meeting Animas BOD Meeting May 13, 2021 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mission The AHS Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the school is fulfilling its mission and vision, supporting and evaluating the Head of School, monitoring and strengthening the school’s programs and services, providing financial oversight, ensuring legal and ethical integrity of the organization and enhancing the school’s public standing. Board Meetings are open to the public. Board email: board@animashighschool.com See more details •	14 AHS Senior Project Maker Fair AHS Senior Project Maker Fair May 14, 2021 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Powerhouse - Science Center/MakerLab, 1333 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301, USA Seniors whose projects have a STEM focus will share robotics, automation, flying machines, alternative lighting solutions and more. Seniors presenting include Mason James, Trevor Harms, Darby Voorhees, Chris Piel, Vinny Lopez and Kian Edmondson. See more details •	15
16	17 Welcome Back from LINK (11th grade on campus) Welcome Back from LINK (11th grade on campus) May 17, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am See more details AHS Community Meeting: Presentation of Schematic Design for our New Campus at FLC AHS Community Meeting: Presentation of Schematic Design for our New Campus at FLC May 17, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm https://zoom.us/j/94936589267?pwd=SkhXSnZOanlrSzFZTFlPOStXZDhhdz09 Community engagement is an important piece of the design process for our permanent Animas High School campus at Fort Lewis College. We have received approval of our early Schematic Design and would like to share that with you all! Our architect team, Anderson Mason Dale Architects, will present information virtually. Please join us at 5:30pm to see the progress on our exciting new school! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94936589267?pwd=SkhXSnZOanlrSzFZTFlPOStXZDhhdz09 Meeting ID: 949 3658 9267 Passcode: 543213 One tap mobile +13462487799,,94936589267#,,,,543213# US (Houston) +16699006833,,94936589267#,,,,543213# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 949 3658 9267 Passcode: 543213 See more details • •	18 Seniors on Campus for TED Talk Prep Seniors on Campus for TED Talk Prep May 18, 2021 8:25 am - 12:00 pm See more details •	19 Last Day for Electives Last Day for Electives May 19, 2021 8:25 am - 4:00 pm See more details Marketing Committee Meeting Marketing Committee Meeting May 19, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm All are welcome to join the AHS Marketing Committee, a group of students, staff, parents and community members who meet monthly to promote awareness of Animas High School, ensure appropriate and timely communication with our families and increase and maintain enrollment numbers. Focus: development of marketing plan See more details • •	20 Senior Project TED Talks Senior Project TED Talks May 20, 2021 9:00 am - 2:15 pm All students must successfully complete Senior Project to graduate. Senior Project is an in-depth study of a focused, individually-selected research topic, under the guidance of a Senior Project Advisor. Senior Projects include a college-level research paper, an action project, a thesis defense TED-style talk and an exhibition of learning. View AHS Class of 2021 Senior Project Research Question, TED Talk Schedule and Google Meet links here See more details •	21 Senior Project TED Talks Senior Project TED Talks May 21, 2021 9:00 am - 2:15 pm All students must successfully complete Senior Project to graduate. Senior Project is an in-depth study of a focused, individually-selected research topic, under the guidance of a Senior Project Advisor. Senior Projects include a college-level research paper, an action project, a thesis defense TED-style talk and an exhibition of learning. View AHS Class of 2021 Senior Project Research Question, TED Talk Schedule and Google Meet links here See more details •	22
23	24 Sophomores and Juniors on Campus for TPOL Prep Sophomores and Juniors on Campus for TPOL Prep May 24, 2021 8:25 am - 3:25 pm See more details Off Campus Field Trip TBA (9th grade) Off Campus Field Trip TBA (9th grade) May 24, 2021 8:30 am - 12:00 pm See more details Senior Project TED Talks Senior Project TED Talks May 24, 2021 9:00 am - 2:15 pm All students must successfully complete Senior Project to graduate. Senior Project is an in-depth study of a focused, individually-selected research topic, under the guidance of a Senior Project Advisor. Senior Projects include a college-level research paper, an action project, a thesis defense TED-style talk and an exhibition of learning. View AHS Class of 2021 Senior Project Research Question, TED Talk Schedule and Google Meet links here See more details • • •	25 Freshmen and Sophomores on Campus for TPOL Prep Freshmen and Sophomores on Campus for TPOL Prep May 25, 2021 8:25 am - 3:25 pm See more details Senior Project TED Talks Senior Project TED Talks May 25, 2021 9:00 am - 2:15 pm All students must successfully complete Senior Project to graduate. Senior Project is an in-depth study of a focused, individually-selected research topic, under the guidance of a Senior Project Advisor. Senior Projects include a college-level research paper, an action project, a thesis defense TED-style talk and an exhibition of learning. View AHS Class of 2021 Senior Project Research Question, TED Talk Schedule and Google Meet links here See more details • •	26 Freshmen and Juniors on Campus for TPOL Prep Freshmen and Juniors on Campus for TPOL Prep May 26, 2021 8:25 am - 3:25 pm See more details Senior Project TED Talks Senior Project TED Talks May 26, 2021 9:00 am - 2:15 pm All students must successfully complete Senior Project to graduate. Senior Project is an in-depth study of a focused, individually-selected research topic, under the guidance of a Senior Project Advisor. Senior Projects include a college-level research paper, an action project, a thesis defense TED-style talk and an exhibition of learning. View AHS Class of 2021 Senior Project Research Question, TED Talk Schedule and Google Meet links here See more details School Excellence Committee Meeting School Excellence Committee Meeting May 26, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm https://zoom.us/j/372955370 Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/372955370 Meeting ID: 372 955 370 Mission The School Excellence Committee’s purpose is to cultivate, support and promote academic and cultural excellence for all students at Animas High School. This working group is responsible for developing and recommending policies to the Board consistent with the school charter and the promises made to our community. The SEC is also chartered with overseeing the ongoing evaluation of the school’s academic performance and developing strategies for academic improvement. As a standing Board Committee, the chair of the SEC provides periodic updates to the Board of Directors. SEC email: sec@animashighschool.com See more details • • •	27 Juniors on Campus for TPOL Prep Juniors on Campus for TPOL Prep May 27, 2021 8:25 am - 3:25 pm See more details Sophomore TPOLs Sophomore TPOLs May 27, 2021 8:25 am - 3:25 pm See more details Senior Supper Senior Supper May 27, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • •	28 Final NEST Meeting Final NEST Meeting May 28, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm See more details AHS Graduation AHS Graduation May 28, 2021 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm See more details • •	29
30	31 Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) Memorial Day Holiday (no classes) May 31, 2021 See more details •