Annandale HS Student Services Newsletter

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 12/06/2022 04:01 PM EST

Annandale Student Services

Dear Atom Nation,

First, we want to welcome our newest counselor, Ms. Ingrid Puna, who will be supporting students with last names CARS-GED. Ms. Puna graduated from George Mason University with a B.A. in Spanish and M.Ed. in School Counseling. Most recently she worked as a College Readiness and Student Success Specialist, and she completed her counseling internship with various Prince William County schools. We are excited for Ms. Puna to join our Student Services team! 

Within the past couple of weeks, College Board released PSAT scores for the October exam. Students who completed the test should have received their score reports via the email address that they indicated on their PSAT answer sheet. Students should check their junk and spam folders for an email from College Board. Before winter break, students will also receive an email to their school email account from me. This email will include test scores and an Access Code, which can be used to access the full score report on the College Board website. From this score report, students can utilize a free SAT prep course through Khan Academy, based on their individual PSAT scores. 

Over the next week, our counselors will be presenting the 2023-2024 course selection process to our students through W4. Counselors will be covering important information including the course options for next school year and the process for how to select their courses. Students should reach out to their counselor if they have any questions. 

Erik Healey

Director of Student Services

Important Dates

  • December 8 - College Help Session: Common Application
  • December 13 - Academic Advising Grade Level Presentations
  • December 31 - Registration deadline for Spring 2023 Early Online College
  • January 10 - Start of Family Project for Spanish Speaking Parents
  • February 1 - FCPS Gap Year Fair

December 8 - College Help Session: Come to room 90 from 3:00 to 4:00pm to get help with completing the Common Application.

Beginning January 10 - Annandale Hosts Family Project For Spanish Speaking Parents: A 10-sessions program, designed for parents with children from 10-17 years old. This class is designed to help you to improve the communication with your youth, boost your youth's self-esteem, and avoid arguments. Classes are taught in Spanish, in person, and begin on Wednesday, January 10, from 6-9pm. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Please contact Family Liaison, Rosario Carrasco, 703-642-7411.

2023 Gap Year Fair for Students and Families: FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at West Springfield High School from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event.

For more information, visit USA Gap Year Fairs or FCPS Gap Year Fair, or contact Pamela White, Special Projects Liaison, at pcwhite@fcps.edu or 571-423-4431.
Family Project
Gap Year

College & Career Corner

Early Online College - Spring Session: Early Online College (EOC) allows current high school juniors or seniors the opportunity to take up to two tuition-free college courses. EOC courses for the spring semester begin on January 31, 2023, and end on April 24, 2023. Courses are for college credit only. These courses were selected because they meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities. Completed applications are due by 5:00PM on December 31. Detailed information can be found at https://www.nvcc.edu/online-early-college. Please watch the recorded NOVA Information Session (Passcode: Xi7*axmj) to find out about the application process and eligibility requirements.

“Growing Your Career” Career & Education Expo for Military Families: January 18, 2023 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM; National Museum of the United States Army (Ft. Belvoir)

This event is for transitioning service members, military spouses, dependents, and veterans. It will include opportunities for summer hire for military dependents. There will be 12 colleges/universities present, and 12 agencies that will be hiring for summer and other employment. The event will also touch on how to apply for the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program as well. See attached flier for more information and to register.

Transcript Requests for College Applications & Scholarships: Seniors need to request official high school transcripts ONE MONTH prior to application deadlines. Please take into account winter break. Students who have early January application deadlines should have submitted Transcript Requests before the end of November. The Student Services staff needs adequate time to process the large number of requests that we receive. For step-by-step instructions and forms for submitting Transcript Requests, go to the AHS College & Career Google site. 

Fridays FAFSA/VASA Help During Lunch: Need help filling out the FAFSA or VASA? Every Friday our Financial Aid Champion, Ms. Mahieu will be offering FAFSA and VASA help to students during their lunch period. If you are interested in registering for an appointment during your lunch period please email Ms. Wells at lcwells@fcps.edu or Mr. Yeagley at Byeagley@fcps.edu so they can schedule the appointment for you. Please be sure you include the Friday you would like to come in, as well as what lunch you have that day.

Career Expo

Scholarships

Enrichment Opportunities

  • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) High School Internship and Scholarships for Service Programs - apply online between November 14 - December 10 at www.intelligenceCareers.gov/NGA
    • HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - The High School Internship Program is for high school juniors and seniors that are looking for real-world experience. The Internship Program will offer students the opportunity to gain relevant work experience while contributing to an important and purposeful mission. Participants who graduate are eligible to apply for scholarship programs (ie., the Undergraduate Scholarship Program, GEO-Scholar) offered by the NGA. Interested students should review the program advertisement, FAQ Document
    • UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - The Undergraduate Scholarship Program is based on the Stokes Scholarship Program and offers students tuition reimbursement and an exciting and purposeful internship opportunity while pursuing their bachelor’s degree. Scholars will attend a qualifying educational institution full-time and report to an NGA facility during their summer breaks to work alongside experienced NGA staff and GEOINT experts. Upon graduation, successful interns may be offered the opportunity to non-competitively convert to full-time employment. Interested students should review the program advertisement.
    • GEO SCHOLAR PROGRAM - The GEO-Scholar Program offers students tuition reimbursement and an exciting and purposeful internship opportunity while pursuing their bachelor’s degree. Scholars will attend a qualifying educational institution full-time and report to an NGA facility during their summer breaks to work alongside experienced NGA staff and GEOINT experts. Upon graduation, successful interns may be offered the opportunity to non-competitively convert to full-time employment. Interested students should review the program advertisement. If you have questions regarding the program or application, contact us at the following emails below.

      High School Internship: HSInterns@nga.mil

      Scholarships for Service: StudentScholars@nga.mil

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