Counselor Newsletter
AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL
march
2023
AFHS is part of the Agua Fria High School District family of schools
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March 13th - 17th
The fourth and final quarter of the school year begins on Monday, March 20th.
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It's not too soon to start thinking about...
SUMMER PROGRAMS!!
2023 Lumberjack Leadership Summit
Arizona GEAR UP invites current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders to apply for the 2023 Lumberjack Leadership Summit taking place June 5–9, 2023. The week-long summer program includes hands-on STEAM activities, leadership skill development, and the opportunity to experience college life at Northern Arizona University's Mountain Campus in Flagstaff.
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April 2nd
Free and open to the public, RMACAC fairs connect you with colleges and universities in one convenient location.
The fair will take place on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 12:00p - 2:00p Arizona time at Arizona State University's Sun Devil Fitness Complex (400 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85287). Parking will be available in the Apache Parking structure for students and families.
* Students must register in advance.
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Individual Counselor Meetings with seniors
Week of March 6th
Counselors will be visiting all 12th graders through their government classes during the week of March 6th. We will host individual, brief meetings with each student. This is a great time to check in, ask questions, discuss progress toward graduation and determine what type of support is needed during the last two months of school.
* Any senior who is working on recovering credits online, must complete those course by May 5th.
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Cap and Gown Pick Up
March 10th during both lunches
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
12th Grade Students
It's Not Too Late!!
If you have not completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), there is still time to do so! You can schedule a virtual appointment by using the Statewide FAFSA Completion Support program. This service is very helpful and FREE. You will be assigned your appointment with someone from one of the following organizations: AzCAN, Be A Leader, AZ FAFSA Challenge, NAU, ADE, Arizona GEAR UP and Mesa College Connect. You can schedule your appointment by clicking on this link - https://calendly.com/statewide-fafsa-completion-support.
English and Spanish support is available!
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Meet our New College and Career Specialist
The College and Career Center is located in the library. You can contact Mrs. Espinoza by emailing her at aespinoza@aguafria.org.
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Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) on Campus
EMCC Senior College Day
March 30th
The purpose of the Senior College Day is to make the transition from high
school to college a positive one. Seniors who are interested in attending Estrella
Mountain Community College, will have the opportunity to get to know other students, become
familiar with campus resources and register for their classes.
Please contact Mrs. Espinoza at aespinoza@aguafria.org to inquire about this trip. Permission forms will be be available, but space is limited.
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AP Testing
This year, AP Exams ($97 value) will cost students $15per exam.
If a student qualifies for free/reduced meals, the fee is $0 per exam - FREE!!
There is a $40 fee (per College Board) for any late orders or unused tests.
If you have any questions, please email Mr. Gironi at ogironi@aguafria.org.
Payments can be made directly to the bookstore or online.
Need help with your AP classes?
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* Fee waivers are available. Please speak with a counselor.
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April 4th - School Day ACT for all 11th Graders
* Fee waivers are available. Please speak with a counselor.
11th graders - There is no need to register for the school day test. All juniors will be automatically signed up to take the test in April.
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AFHS Website and Social Media - Stay Connected!
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https://afsd.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspx
Parents/guardians and students can use this application to view grades, attendance and more! The app is also available for mobile devices.
If you are having issues with your ParentVUE or StudentVUE account, please contact Selena Felix in the counseling office at sfelix@aguafria.org.
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Parents/guardians can explore resources, video explanations, ask questions, learn about the educational technologies your students use in class, and much more!
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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 2023: hkyb745
Juniors -Class of 2024: mv2dsq7
Sophomores - Class of 2025: p5b7ryr
Freshmen - Class of 2026: 4dtmmsh
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School Counselors help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional development so they can achieve success in school.
Please see the flyer below for more information about School Based Services (SBS).
Learn more about social/emotional health at our Parent Hub.
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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
Selena Felix
Counseling Office Clerk
sfelix@aguafria.org
623-932-7300 x. 1040
Holly Higuera
Counseling Office Clerk
hhiguera@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
Arletta Espinoza
College and Career Center 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AguaFriaGuidanceDepartment/
Twitter: @afhootieowl