Counselor Connections
VHS Counseling Department Newsletter - April 2022
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
Here's a link with some AP information for students. https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/.
If you have any questions about the exams you are scheduled to take, be sure to talk with your teacher, Mr. Lees or Mr. Pratt.
Class of 2026 (Incoming Freshmen)
Course History and Transcript Requests
Did you know that you can view the courses you have completed as well as grades and credit earned under Course History in Student/Parent Vue?
If you find yourself needing an unofficial copy of your transcript, you can create a free account on Parchment.com and download an unofficial copy of your transcript at no cost. You can also go to the main Counseling Center and request a copy of your unofficial transcript from Ms. Rodriguez, our Registrar.
You can reach out to Ms. Rodriguez at nrodriguez@aguafria.org with any transcript questions.
Dual Enrollment - Sports Medicine I, II, and Physical Therapy - Rio Salado
Students who selected Sports Medicine I, II, or Physical Therapy as a main course request for next school year received an email regarding Dual Enrollment with Rio Salado Community College. Be sure to check your email if this applies to you!
For parents, Rio Salado will host a virtual parent night on Tuesday, April 12th at 6 pm with Ms. Skousen from Rio Salado for further Dual Enrollment Information.
For students, Rio Salado will be on campus on Thursday, April 14th during Viper Connect. If you want to attend this session, sign up in the main Counseling Center. Students who sign up will receive a pass the morning of the event. Again, refer to your email for the details on what you need to bring to this meeting.
Please see the flyers below for information on Rio Salado's Dual Enrollment and the Maricopa Grant.
ECAP ~ Naviance
April's ECAP Advisory Lesson is scheduled for April 25th.
For students in grades 9, 10, and 11, this lesson will include an overview of all Naviance activities that should be completed so far. It is important to understand that your ECAP is a process that you work on every year you are in high school. Be sure to stay up-to-date with it!
Seniors, you should review the Naviance requirements for senior check-out and will be given the Senior Survey that must be completed. The counselors will start checking for completion after April 25th.
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Scholarships
Odysseyware and Edgenuity Completion - Seniors
Parent Contact Information
Parents - If you have moved or changed your phone number or email address, please be sure to update your contact information so you don't miss out on important information from the school. To update your contact information, you can reach out to Ms. Sparks, tsparks@aguafria.org, Ms. Montgomery, tmontgomery@aguafria.org, or Ms. Deans, tdeans@aguafria.org.
RMACAC Spring College Fair
Sunday, Apr 10, 2022, 12:00 PM
Sun Devil Fitness Complex, East Apache Boulevard, Tempe, AZ, USA
Senior Honors Night - May 12th
On May 12th, we will be honoring the academic, athletic, and military accomplishments of the VHS Class of 2022.
Please fill out the Senior Honor Information Form regarding ALL awards and scholarships that have been offered to you from ALL colleges, universities and private scholarships. Include the amount that is being offered per year. Awards should include academic, athletic and military. Remember to include ALL scholarship award money offered (even if you have not accepted the college or university's offer).
Students must disclose scholarship and award information on the Senior Honor Information Form by April 25, 2022 to receive an invitation to the event.
Test Anxiety
Upcoming Events
April 8
UPS
Lunch visit - hiring
April 14
Cafe Rio
Lunch visit - hiring
April 21
ASU Presentation & Virtual Field Trip
Viper Connect
Juniors only*
April 22
NAU Presentation & Virtual Field Trip
Viper Connect
Juniors only*
VHS Counseling Department
Google Classrooms (grade level specific):
- Current 12th = Class of 2022
- Current 11th = Class of 2023
- Current 10th = Class of 2024
- Current 9th = Class of 2025
Instagram: vhscounseling
Remind (text the grade level specific message listed below to 81010):
- Current 12th = @Verrado22
- Current 11th = @Verrado23
- Current 10th = @Verrado24
- Current 9th = @Verrado25
- Incoming 9th = @Verrado 26
Student Appointment Request: https://bit.ly/32DPhBR
Website: www.aguafria.org/VHSCounseling
Location: 20050 W. Indian School Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85396
Phone: 623-932-7400
Twitter: @Counselors_VHS