Counselor Newsletter
AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL
October
2020
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*** No school during fall break - October 5th through October 9th.
Second quarter classes, periods 4-6, begin on October 12th. The slideshow below was shared with students this week. It contains details specific to the updated schedule.
Seniors - The FAFSA is open! It's time to apply. There is plenty of information in this newsletter to help guide you in completing your FAFSA.
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Hybrid Schedule Students - Please Follow These Steps
* Wear your mask at all times
* Students may not gather in small groups on campus; they must move directly to their first period class
* Grab-N-Go breakfast is available!
- You may eat while walking OR in the cafeteria OR in the Old Gym OR in teacher's rooms if permitted and supervised.
Breakfast AND Lunch are Free for all Students through December 2020
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Transportation - Important Updates
If you ride the school bus to and from school - this message is for you and your parents! Read it in its entirety!
For bus information this school year, and for years to come, the transportation department is utilizing a smartphone application. The app is called "Edulog Parent Portal" and can be found on the Google Play Store and Apple Store.
The app allows parents to track their student's bus in real-time and receive push notifications for when a bus is running late. The transportation department is REQUIRING all students to be registered on the parent portal app this year (and in years to come) to receive transportation services.
To register for the app, you need a valid email address and your student's 5 digit District ID number. Students must re-register every school year.
If you have questions about the registration process, contact the District Route Coordinator, Avery Sponsler, at 623-932-7023. You can also email Mr. Sponsler at Asponsler@aguafria.org. Please complete the registration before October 12th If you do not have access to ParentVUE, please contact the counseling office.
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available 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.
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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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Maricopa Community Colleges - Fields of Interest
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TESTING INFORMATION
Advanced Placement (AP) Tests are scheduled yearly in May. Students enrolled in AP classes this year, should access their College Board account and use the join code for each class. These codes will be shared by the AP Teachers. Once AP students join their My AP Classroom(s), they will have access to AP course resources. Students will also use this platform to order their tests.
* The deadline to order any AP Tests is November 2nd, 2020.
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.
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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. Students need to print their completed application and submit it (with parent signature) to the counseling office 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) @ EMCC
Sophomores,
Do you want an opportunity to earn college credits for free? Join the counseling department and Estrella Mountain Community College for a virtual presentation about the Achieving a College Education (ACE) Program. You can earn up to 24 college credits, for free, while you are still in high school!
If you are interested in attending the virtual presentation, contact Ms. Talamante at atalamante@aguafria.org for the virtual link.
The presentation is scheduled for October 28th at 12:30 pm.
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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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