Counseling Newsletter
Millennium High School
SEPTEMBER 2019
Help Us Welcome Our New Team Members
Mrs. Flores-Moreno (left) comes to us from Pendergast Elementary School District where she was a school counselor. Prior to becoming a counselor she worked at Estrella Mountain Community College, as a specialist in student support services, where she helped many of our former students transition to EMCC after graduation. Her vast knowledge of the college/university system, the financial aid process, and well established connections at our closest community college is going to be a very valuable resource.
Mrs. Debbie Levandowski (right) is a familiar face in the community and has joined our team as our new College and Career Specialist. She has been working very hard to learn all that goes into the position. Mrs. Levendowski has many exciting plans for outreach, and connecting our students with those who can help them with their future goals. As a former Litchfield Elementary School teacher she is excited to see her former students in her new setting and watch them as they move on to new adventures after high school.
What is Power Hour
Students have a one-hour lunch every day except for Wednesdays and early release days.
What to do during Power Hour?
o Eat
o Attend club and sports meetings
o Conduct school business (Bookstore, Athletics, Guidance office, etc.)
o Meet with counselors for group sessions and academic questions
o Meet with career specialist
o Attend college visitation meetings
o Attend AP study groups and performance practices
o Meet with teachers for Office Hours
Office Hours are mandatory lunch tutoring for 30 minutes. If you are receiving a 69% or lower in your class(es), you will be required to attend Office Hours.
What does this mean?
o During Power Hour, you will have 30 minutes of Office Hours and 30 minutes for lunch.
o Office Hours lasts a week for as long as your grade is a D or F.
o Teachers may also assign day-to-day Office Hours if a student is missing an assignment.
o Office Hours is for everyone. Students do not need to be failing to attend Office Hours. Any student may attend for extra help or to work on class work.
If Office Hours are required by more than one teacher, please follow the Office Hour Priority List in the order that is listed below.
o Math
o English
o Science
Join "Be A Leader"
Students... Join the MHS College-Going Club- Be a Leader.
Join by texting @mhsbalc to 81010
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September 2019
Registration for PSAT/NMSQT Opens
College Application Workshop: September 12, 2019
Power Hour & after school in the MHS Library
Come get assistance organizing and preparing for the college application process.
Tri-University Night: September 12, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm at Agua Fria High School
September 24, 2019
6:30 - 8:30 pm Estrella Mountain Community College
ASU, NAU and UofA come together to ensure that students and families are well informated about opportunties and resources that are available in Arizona.
For additional dates and to RSVP: http://bit.ly/tri-university
College Visitation Day: September 17, 2019
6th Period in the Main Gym
All juniors and seniors are invited to come and get information from numerous colleges, organizations, and military representatives.
Scholarship Marathon: September 17, 2019
2:15 in the Tiger's Den.
Sign up in the Counseling Office or College and Career Center.
Experts will be here to assist students in completing college scholarships. Hosted by the MHS Be A Leader Club.
Advance Placement Information Night, September 17, 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Tiger's Den
College Board has made several significant changes to AP Registration and Testing. We will be providing parents with an opportunity to learn about those changes and ask questions of the AP Coordinator.
Financial Aid Night: September 25, 2019
6:00 - 7:30 in the Tiger's Den
Learn about the FAFSA and the application process. Senior students and parents are aencouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and start the financial planning process.
October 2019
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion Night, October 3, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm, MHS Library
Come get assistance with your FAFSA application from area colleges and universities. Contact Mrs. Debbie Levandowski at dlevandowski@aguafria.org for additional information.
FALL BREAK: October 8 - 12, 2019
NO SCHOOL!!!
PSAT Test: October 16, 2019
7:00 am, MHS
Cost: $17.00
Registration begins on September 3, 2018 in the MHS Bookstore. Space is limited to the first 280 students who register.
College & Career Night: October 16, 2019
6:00-8:00pm at Verrado High School
Come obtain information from private and public colleges/universities, community colleges, career Technical education/ trade schools and the military.
National College Fair: October 20-21, 2019
Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, Az 85004
Sunday, 10/20 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday, 10/21 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL GRADE LEVELS
ACT and SAT Test Information
ACT Testing (http://www.act.org)
September 14, 2019
Deadline to register: August 16, 2019 (w/late fee: August 17-30, 2019)
October 26, 2019
Deadline to register: September 20, 2019 (w/late fee: Sept. 21-Oct. 14, 2019)
December 14, 2019
Deadline to register: Nov. 8, 2019 (w/late fee: Nov. 9-22, 2019)
February 8, 2020
Deadline to register: Jan 10, 2020 (w/late fee: Jan. 11-17, 2020)
April 4, 2020
Deadline to register: February 28, 2020 (w/late fee: Feb. 29-March 13, 2020)
June 13, 2020
Deadline to register: May 8, 2020 (w/late fee: May 9-22, 2020)
July 18, 2020
Deadline to register: June 19, 2020 (w/late fee: June 20-26, 2020)
SAT TESTING (https://collegeboard.org)
August 24, 2019
Deadline to register: July 26, 2019 (w/late fee: Aug 13, 2019)
October 5, 2019
Deadline to register: September 6, 2019 (w/late fee: Sept. 24, 2019)
November 2, 2019
Deadline to register: October 3, 2019 (w/late fee: Oct. 22, 2019)
December 7, 2019
Deadline to register: November 8, 2019 (w/late fee: Nov. 26, 2019)
March 14, 2020
Deadline to register: February 14, 2020 (w/late fee: March 3, 2020)
May 2, 2020
Deadline to register: April 3, 2020 (w/late fee: Apr. 21, 2020)
June 6, 2020
Deadline to register: May 8, 2020 (w/late fee: May 27, 2020)
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR INFORMATION?
Counseling Department Contact Information
Melissa Mangahas
623-932-7200 ext. 2017
Counselor: Student last name: A - Co
Jennifer Grumbling
623-932-7200 ext. 2019
Counselor: Student last name: Cr - G
Azalea Flores-Moreno
623-932-7200 ext. 2018
Counselor: Student last name: H - J
and English Acquisition Program
Erin O'Shaughnessy
623-932-7200 ext. 2022
Counselor: Student last name: K - M
Jill Thomas
623-932-7200 ext. 2016
Counselor: Student last name: N - Sa
Kathy Gross
623-932-7200 ext. 2015
Counselor: Student last name: Sc - Z
and Department Chair
Debbie Levandowski
623-932-7200 ext. 2024
College and Career Center Specialist
Terry Hueitt
623-932-7200 ext. 2029
Counseling Secretary
Cathy Radetich
623-932-7200 ext. 2008
Counseling Secretary
Erin Carvis
623-932-7200 ext. 2211
Registrar
Susan Lantz
623-932-7200 ext. 2009
Data Specialist
MHS Counseling Department
Website: http://www.aguafria.org/Page/13
Location: 14802 W Wigwam Blvd, Goodyear, AZ, United States
Phone: (623)932-7200