Avondale Academy Counseling 411
August 2017 Edition
Learning About College
Avondale Academy
Hands on Learning at OU
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome back to a new school year! It's hard to believe that in only a couple weeks our students will be starting a new school year at Avondale Academy. We are looking forward to the students having an amazing year and getting to know each student and family personally.
This year we will welcome many new faces, both students and their families. I hope each student will take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities Avondale Academy has to offer to you: explore and discover new knowledge, enjoy new experiences, meet new friends, and express the unique talents and gifts that each of you brings to our school community.
Some exciting new things going on with staff over summer!
Mr. Kravako welcomed home his new new baby girl Reilly Josephine on June 21st at 6:20 am. She weighed 8 lbs 7 ozs. All are doing great!
Ms. Leonard is now Mrs. Blood! I had a very exciting summer! I got married and am changing my name to Mrs. Blood. My husband is in medical school at Oakland University. We went on a honeymoon to Cancun, Mexico and moved to the Troy area.
Colleen Birkenhauer welcomed home her new baby girl Aurora Skai on August 11th at 4:53 am. She weighed 7 lbs 3 ozs and was 19.5 inches long. Mom and baby and doing great! We look forward to Ms. Birkenhauer's return this fall.
A Big Welcome to New Staff!
Candice Holcomb- New College Adviser through AdviseMI
Dena Felty - subbing for Ms. Birkenauer
Randi Robinson - Counseling Intern
I love anything creative; shirt making, coloring, painting.
I love coffee. Starbucks is my favorite.
I am married and I have 2 small children and lots of funny stories about life with them.
I look forward to this new endeavor and to help students to be their best selves.We will all be Flexing on Fridays!
Students will have many options for learning on Fridays!
1. Credit recovery - students who are behind in credit will have the opportunity to work on FREE online classes on Fridays (and at home) to be able to graduate on time!
2. Expand learning - student may chose to challenge themselves by exploring additional classes online to increase their learning possibilities.
3. Project Based Learning (PBL) - student will be able to take what they are learning in the classrooms and expand that knowledge by learning new skills while completing projects to show their competency.
4. Community Service- there will be many opportunities this year for students to develop their leadership skills by helping others in the community.
5. Participate in one of many groups - We are fortunate to have several different organizations who will be providing new skills and ways to help students grow in social, emotional, and knowledge based groups.
6. College Representative visits -last year students had the opportunity to meet with over 25 college reps to learn more about different colleges. This year students will be able to meet with colleges without missing valuable class time.
7. College Visits - students will have the opportunity to visit college campuses to learn more about college life and the admissions process.
8. Military Meetings - Students who are interested in a career in the military will be able to meet with members of different military organizations.
9. Student Council - students interested in helping plan school activities will meet once a month on Fridays.
10. PAC (Post-Secondary Action Committee) Meetings- students and parents interested in increasing our schools Post-Secondary attitudes towards earning an additional degree or credential after high school will be meeting once a month on Fridays.
New Groups Offered This Year!
Botvin Lifeskills Training Program is a group run by the Oakland County Health Division that teaches self-management, refusal, and life skills to your adults. Students will learn: goal setting, effective communication, managing stress, decision making, managing time and money, and building relationship skills. This program is 6 sessions long for students 16 years or older.
Safe Dates Program is provided by Oakland County Health Division and provides curriculum that is engaging and evidence-based that deals with attitudes and behaviors associated with dating abuse and violence. In a safe and respectful environment, topics such as dating and sexual abuse, communication, and gender stereotypes are discussed. This program is appropriate for all grade levels and is 10 sessions long.
Photovoice Project is an opportunity for high school students to express their perspective about the growing problems surrounding substance abuse through photography through the Oakland County Health Division. Photos and stories are presented to the community in order to raise awareness about selected topics. This program is open to all grade levels.
SEMESTERS TO TRIMESTERS - MORE CREDITS PER YEAR!
PAC stands for Post-Secondary Action Committee
What: Our PAC Team examines college-going attitudes and outcomes in our school to increase college attendance and help our students make better decisions for their future.
Who: A team of staff, students, and parents
When: We meet once a month for one hour on Fridays
Where: Avondale Academy
Sign Up Today: Just let Mrs. Mow or Mr. Chapman know if you are interested in becoming a member of our PAC!
Grade Level by Credits
10th Grade - 5 -10.875 credits
11th Grade - 11 -16.975 credits
12th Grade - 17 - 23 + credits
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
Give Your Child Every Chance They Need to Be Successful In School!
Avondale Academy
Email: janette.mow@avondale.k12.mi.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/avondaleschools.org/academy/
Location: 1435 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI, United States
Phone: 248-537-6600
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Twitter: @AvondaleAcademy