Annandale HS Student Services Newsletter

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Dear Atom Nation,

From our Student Services family to your family, we want to wish you a restful and relaxing winter break! We will see you in 2023!

Erik Healey

Director of Student Services


Important Dates

  • December 13 - Academic Advising Grade Level Presentations
  • December 15 - College Help Session: Recommendation Letters
  • December 31 - Registration deadline for Spring 2023 Early Online College
  • January 10 - Start of Family Project for Spanish Speaking Parents
  • January 11 - Elective Fair
  • January 11 - Rising 9th Grade Open House
  • February 1 - FCPS Gap Year Fair

Course Selection Dates for 2023-2024 School Year

  • January 9 to 19 - Juniors meet with Counselors
  • January 10 to February 3 - Sophomores meet with Counselors
  • February 3 to 17 - Freshmen meet with Counselors
  • February 24 - final deadline to change course requests

December 15 - College Help Session: Come to room 90 from 3:00 to 4:00pm to get help with adding recommenders to your Common App, and providing recommenders with the information about yourself.

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 at 703-642-7411.

January 11 - Elective Fair: During W4/PT, all 9th-11th grade students will have the opportunity to check out three courses that they are interested in for next school year. Presenters will cover most of the elective courses that will be offered, in addition to IB courses. Representatives from FCPS Academies will also participate. 

January 11 - Rising 9th Grade Open House: From 6:00-8:00pm, rising 9th graders and their families are invited to learn more about Annandale HS. Attendees will have chance to meet teachers and participate in a variety of informational sessions: 

  • Welcome to Annandale
  • Course Requests 101
  • IB/MYP Programs
  • Activities and Athletics
  • ESOL Program
  • Special Education Office
  • Math Course Placement

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

Register to Take the ASVAB: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test measures a young adult’s strengths and weaknesses and provides feedback on potential for future career success. Students are encouraged to take the test because it is a valuable career assessment tool which can help identify which career is best for each student. Though the test is developed by the Department of Defense, it is not just for those going into the military. It’s a great start to finding the perfect career for students by highlighting those skills which students naturally have. To sign up for the ASVAB test you may go see your school counselor or contact your local recruiter, Staff Sergeant Meas at 703-424-8923.

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


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