Counselor Newsletter
AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL
January
2022
Happy New Year
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Course Selection for the 2022-23 School Year
Students will complete a registration rough draft through Google Classroom. Instructions are being shared through English classes on the following days:
January 5th: Juniors
January 12th: Sophomores
January 19th: Freshmen
Students will then meet individually with their counselors to finalize their course selections the week after instructions are provided to them.
* Please note that counselor availability will be limited during the month of January because counselors will be meeting with students, away from the office. If you need immediate assistance from the counseling office, please call 623-932-7300 x. 1040 or 1041.
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West-MEC is now accepting applications
Applications are due to the counseling office by January 14th!
Questions?? - Contact Mr. Lucas at blucas@aguafria.org
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Estrella Mountain Community College's ACE Program
Deadline Extended to January 28th!
The nationally recognized Achieving a College Education (ACE) program serves over 100 local high schools in the valley and helps high school students earn a college degree. Upon graduating from high school, an ACE student will have earned up to 24 transferable college credits.
Click the button below to learn more about the program, including eligibility requirements.
If you need help with the application, please see Ms. Talamante in the counseling office. She can also be reached at atalamante@aguafria.org.
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Aguila Youth Leadership Institute
AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute is a unique college access organization carefully designed to serve a growing number of youth as they navigate through their academic, personal and professional world.
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Seniors - Act Now! Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID before completing the FAFSA
Click HERE to create your FSA ID.
Complete the FAFSA and/or Scholarships for a Chance to Win a Gift Card!
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Students can also find many scholarship opportunities in their Google Classroom account
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How to Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams
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Test dates are available HERE.
Students who qualify for free/reduced meals may contact their counselor to inquire about a fee waiver.
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Test dates are available HERE.
Students who qualify for free/reduced meals may contact their counselor to inquire about a fee waiver.
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The College and Career Center
Mrs. Ciulei can be reached at 623-932-7300 x. 1044 or by email at mciulei@aguafria.org.
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Mrs. Ciulei, College and Career Specialist, can also assist in connecting students with Mrs. Burton.
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Most college representative visits will be hosted in the College and Career Center or Auditorium during EOT.
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High school students participate in the program during the summer (Beginning of June through mid-July) after completing their junior year.
Applications are now open. Applications are due by February 1st. The program is FREE to accepted students.
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Sophomores and Juniors - Are you interested in pursuing a business-related major in college?
ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business is offering a chance to explore business careers, make connections and experience college through their Fleischer Scholars program. Fleischer Scholars provides deserving sophomores and juniors from Arizona high schools a great opportunity to earn college credit, receive a laptop, dive into entrepreneurship, and discover potential career paths.
The program will take place virtually in June and July 2022 with an in-person orientation. The program will take place for four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students will also be enrolling in an online course during eight weeks of summer.
Applications are due January 15th. The program is FREE to accepted students.
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Who: 10th - 12th graders
When: Summer
Cost: FREE - Tuition, room and board, textbooks, and classroom materials are provided for selected students at no cost.
* Students are required to reside on the ASU Tempe campus for the duration of the program.
Application deadline - February 20th
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Military Representatives on Campus
Mondays - Navy
Tuesdays - Army
Thursdays - Marines
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AFHS Website
Check out our AFHS website for news, updates and resources throughout the school year.
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For the 2021-2022 school year, all enrolled students will receive one (1) reimbursable breakfast and one (1) reimbursable lunch, at no cost, each school day. Students are not required to submit a Free/Reduced application for the daily free meal.
Even though students will receive their meals at no cost, it is still vital for parents to complete and submit a Free/Reduced application. Students who qualify for free or reduced meal benefits are eligible to receive P-EBT funds, reduced registration fees for ACT/AP/SAT tests, reduced registration for athletic fees, discount rates for college application fees, discounted rates on internet services, etc.
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2021-22 Bell Schedule
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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 2022): pso7u4f
Juniors (Class of 2023): hkyb745
Sophomores (Class of 2024): mv2dsq7
Freshmen (Class of 2025): p5b7ryr
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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
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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