December Counseling Newsletter
Avondale Academy
College Application Week was a success!
The next step is to make sure you complete the FAFSA after January 1 (BEFORE MARCH 1). If you are graduating in January and plan to begin college this Winter you should complete the 2014-15 FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. The 2015-16 FAFSA will be available soon. Senior Financial Aid Night is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21 @ 6:00pm. If you are a parent of a Senior please take this brief (2 minute) survey so we can better meet your needs.
PARENT SURVEY
Visit the Avondale Academy Counseling website for additional resources!
Are you thinking about retaking the ACT?
If you've already registered don't forget to upload your photo! The December test date is coming up quickly!!
Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a fantastic free resource for students in every grade. There are free tutorials on many subjects and the website is a great resource for enrichment and finding extra help on a topic that may be confusing. Students can make use of their extensive library of content, including interactive challenges, assessments, and videos. There is even SAT help and a full-length practice SAT!
Khan Academy recently also launched a helpful College Admissions page. There is helpful information for all grades, not just seniors. There are a ton of helpful video links such as College Essay tips, tips on making the most out of high school, and even videos that show step-by-step how fill out the FAFSA and CSS Profile for financial aid. We suggest both parents and students check out this resource!
Are you ready for college?
December 11 @ 6:00pm (after P/T conf)
Parents and students are welcome to join us after Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, December 11 at 6:00pm. Mr. Anthony Gallina from Oakland University will be here to talk to families about what you can do at all grade levels to prepare for college. Light refreshments will be available.
Avondale Youth Assistance Presents...
"What is a Bully?" on Thursday, December 4 from 7 - 8:30pm at the Avondale Meadows Learning Center.
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Attendace Works
We are thankful!
As we take a short break from school for Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for everyone who makes it possible for as many students as possible to come to school every day, on time, ready to learn. We thank:
- · Our students and families for making daily attendance a priority since they know the habit of attendance will help them do well in the classroom and eventually in a job.
- · Our wonderful teachers who pour their energy into making each classroom an exciting place for exploration and knowledge so children do not want to miss out on learning
- · Our support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need
We appreciate each one of you so much. We look forward to seeing you after the Thanksgiving holiday. We also hope you will keep in mind that school is closed on Wednesday, November 26 and reopens Monday, December 1.
We especially appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra time off during the Thanksgiving holiday. Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and leave your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.
Upcoming Dates
Dec 9: Michigan CSI/OK2SAY Assembly
Dec 11: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-6:00pm
Dec 11: Are you Ready for College? Presentation 6:00pm
Dec 12: 1/2 Day of School
Dec 15: MIAT (Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology) Admissions Rep Visit 8:30am
Dec 20 - Jan 4: Winter Break NO SCHOOL
Jan 5: Return to School
Jan TBD: Oakland University College Readiness presentations for 9th & 10th Grade
Jan 19: NO SCHOOL
Jan 21: Financial Aid Night (Seniors and Parents) 6:00pm
Jan 22 & 23: Quarter 2 Final Exams
Jan 26: Start of Quarter 3!
Amanda Gohl, MA, LPC
Email: amanda.gohl@avondale.k12.mi.us
Website: http://avondaleacademycounseling.weebly.com/
Location: 1435 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 537-6615
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/academycounseling?ref=hl