Counselor Newsletter
AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL
January
2021
Welcome to the second semester of the 2020-21 school year!
In this latest edition of the counselor newsletter, you will find information about:
* Updated bell schedules
* Course selection for the 2021-22 school year
* West-MEC and ACE applications
* FAFSA updates
* Scholarships
* Testing updates and more!
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Updated Second Semester Schedule
Schedule Changes for Weeks of MLK and Presidents' Day
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Course Selection for the 2021-22 School Year
You will view a video in your history class on how to complete your rough draft for your course selections. You will then receive an additional instructional video the following week on how to finalize your course selections.
Counselors are hosting virtual office hours to answer questions. The availability of counselors via Zoom will be shared in your first video and in Google Classroom.
* Make sure you are consistently accessing your Google Classroom (Cohort 2022 or Cohort 2023) as we will post all of this information on this platform.
9th graders already completed this process in December.
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West-MEC Career Training Programs
Students can view programs and requirements by accessing https://west-mec.edu/career-programs/.
Applications are now available on the West-MEC site and should be submitted by January 22nd, 2021. Students should regularly check Google Classroom for updated information.
Please contact Mr. Lucas at blucas@aguafria.org if you have any questions.
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Achieving a College Education (ACE) Program @ EMCC
Attention: Current 10th graders
The nationally recognized Achieving a College Education (ACE) program serves over 100 local high schools in the valley and helps high school students earn a college degree.
UPDATE: THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 19TH!
ACE students can earn up to 24 college credits by the time they graduate from high school and can transfer to a university to earn their bachelor’s degree.
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Seniors, you can win a $25 Fry's Gift Card!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been available since October 1st, 2020!
What Documents do I need to fill out the FAFSA?
Your Social Security Number (and one parent SS # if they have one, but not required)
Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
You and your parents' 2019 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
You and your parents' bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
You and your parents' records of untaxed income (if applicable)
Your FSA ID and one parent FSA ID to sign electronically, if a dependent student.
FAFSA Tool Kit for Students
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College and Career Center
Mrs. Ciulei can help 12th graders and parents in completing the FAFSA!
Check out the following slideshow presented by Mrs. Ciulei about financial aid. This was presented to seniors during Advisory class in August.
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Cap & Gown, Senior Announcements, and more!
All orders must be placed online. Click on the button below.
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TESTING INFORMATION
ACT and SAT Info and Updates
** ACT UPDATE **
Juniors will be taking the ACT in April. It is FREE for all 11th graders. Students do not have to register. Registration will be handled by AFHS. However, students will have to register on their own for any other test dates this semester.
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AP Info and Updates
The regular deadline to order any AP Tests has passed.
The student fees for AP Tests this year are as follows:
$25 per test
$15 per test (students receiving free/reduced lunch)
The actual cost for each AP Test is $95.
If a student orders a test after the November deadline, the College Board will charge a $40 late order fee per exam.
Payments can be made to the bookstore, although the payment window has not opened yet. Payments should be made prior to the May testing window, by April 1st, 2021.
If you have any questions about AP Testing, please contact Mr. Gironi at ogironi@aguafria.org.
AP Scores and Earning College Credit
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Parents/guardians can explore video explanations, ask questions, learn about the educational technologies your students use in class, and learn about 21st century technology skills.
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Remote Learning Help
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Please see the attached flyer for more information about School Based Services (SBS).
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Students will receive information regarding colleges, universities, programs of study, scholarships and so much more!
The Google Classroom code for each cohort is:
Seniors (Class of 2021): 5rtggi6
Juniors (Class of 2022): pso7u4f
Sophomores (Class of 2023): hkyb745
Freshmen (Class of 2024): mv2dsq7
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School Counselors help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional development so they can achieve success in school.
Counseling Department Contact Information
Jennifer Ferrante-Jackson
jferrantejackson@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1036
Student last name: A-Co
Jill Goodall
jgoodall@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1237
Student last name: Cr-Ha
Bill Lucas
blucas@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1035
Student last name: He-Mi
Oscar Gironi
ogironi@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1042
Student last name: Mo-Ro
Analy Talamante
atalamante@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1038
Student last name: Ru-Z
English Acquisition Program
Katherine Alvarado
Counseling Office Specialist
kalvarado@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1040
Selena Felix
Counseling Office Specialist
sfelix@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1041
Rosemarie Laur
Registrar
rlaur@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1039
Toni Mueller
Data Specialist
tmueller@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1046
Mary Ciulei
College and Career Specialist
623-932-7300 x. 1044
Email: ogironi@aguafria.org
Website: http://www.aguafria.org/Domain/8
Location: 530 E Riley Dr, Avondale, AZ, United States
Phone: (623) 932-7300
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