Avondale Academy Counseling 411
October 2016
CAMP COLLEGE IS COMING TO AVONDALE ACADEMY!
Have your student sign up today!
Juniors and Seniors heading to Saginaw Valley State University this Friday!
Make sure your student has their permission slip in asap. A free lunch will be provided. Don't miss the bus, students need to be at school by 7:30am!
OTEC is visiting Avondale Academy this Thursday!
Freshmen and Sophomores will get a chance to learn more about the programs offered at OSTC (Oakland Schools Technical Campus).
DONATION WARS @ AVONDALE ACADEMY
Beginning October 10th through December 1st, The SPOT leadership classes will be competing in a Donation Wars contest. Items brought in will be worth points and the winning class will win a pizza party. Class standings will be announced every Monday. Items should be brought to your student’s leadership teacher. Acceptable items include monies (spare change or paper), gently used or new clothing items, non – perishable canned or dry food products, and personal hygiene products. Donations will go to families in need this Holiday Season.
IS YOUR STUDENT STRUGGLING IN ANY OF THEIR CLASSES GET TUTORING EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL 2:30-4:00pm EVERY WEEK
Does your student need extra help with a class? With their homework? Did they miss a couple days and need to catch up? Our late bus is now taking students home on Wednesdays so students can get the help they need, stay for open gym, or serve detentions.
Teachers are often available other weekdays also after school. Students need to check with teachers about specific days.
SENIORS NOW IS THE TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA!
Starting Oct 1st, FAFSA is now available to fill out. In order to receive all aid you may be qualified for, students need to have their FAFSA filled out by Dec. 1st, 2016!
GET FREE HELP FILLING OUT YOUR FAFSA
Sign up for a free FAFSA workshop at Avondale Academy.
Contact Mrs. Mow to schedule your appointment today!
OCTOBER IS MICHIGAN COLLEGE MONTH
Now is the time to apply to colleges. Colleges recommend that students apply by Halloween so they do not miss out on scholarship opportunities or other important deadlines!
CREDIT RECOVERY FORMS NOW AVAILABLE
Online 7th hour classes will be offered through Brigham Young University. Students will have until the end of the year to successful complete each class.
- $250 per class (0.5 Credits)
- Reduced lunch students will receive $50 refund upon successful completion
- Free lunch students will receive $100 refund upon successful completion
- All money must be paid IN FULL up front. Refunded money is only offered after successful completion of the credit recovery class.
- Please contact Mrs. Mow if you have any questions. janette.mow@avondale.k12.mi.us
- Youth Assistance has some funds available to help with the costs. Find out if you qualify by contacting Anna Torres @ 248-852-3716 for more information.
2016-2017 SAT Test Dates
Seniors see Mrs. Mow if you would like to take or retake your SAT test! Fee waivers may be available to you.
2016-2017 ACT Test Dates
Seniors see Mrs. Mow if you would like to take the ACT test. Fee waivers may be available to you.
$$ Free Money - Take advantage of SCHOLARSHIP opportunities!
There is lots of free money out there! Check out Avondale Academy's Counseling Website for Scholarship Opportunities. Click here!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Click here to find out what you can do to learn more about bullying.