Annandale HS Student Services Newsletter

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/07/2023 01:55 PM EST

Annandale Student Services

Counselors

Message from the Director:

Dear Atom Nation,

This week marks the celebration and recognition of National School Counseling Week. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Our counselors focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career and social/emotional development, work with our teachers to provide an environment where students can realize their potential, and work in a partnership with parents to support the needs of our students. We cannot thank our counseling team enough for all of their hard work and dedication to the welfare of our students! 

If you feel so inclined, and have an opportunity to, please reach out to our counselors to show them your appreciation! Their contact information can be found here. 

Erik Healey

Director of Student Services

Important Dates

  • February 10 - FCPS Parent Project Begins (see flier below)
  • February 13 to 16 - Instruction 2 Industry (virtual career expo)

Course Selection Dates for 2023-2024 School Year

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

Mid-Year Grade Reports for College Applications: Seniors, if you have submitted Transcript Requests for your college applications, your mid-year grades will be sent automatically in the coming weeks. You do not need to do anything. If you did not submit a Transcript Request to Mr. Abdulhadi in Student Services, we will not be able to send your mid-year grades.

Instruction 2 Industry: A career expo for high school students During the week of Feb. 13-16, 2023, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and school divisions across the region, are hosting a Career Fair with panel discussions.  Industry experts, in multiple fields, will be speaking on their professional journeys and providing valuable insight into how to achieve your own success. A virtual, but live, event, Instruction 2 Industry, is free to all Northern Virginia high school students.

For more information about the schedule and to register for the event, visit the Instruction 2 Industry Event Page.
Instruction 2 Industry 2023Parent Project

College & Career Corner

2023 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs: The 2023 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs, hosted by Pat Herrity, Springfield District Supervisor, Connection Newspapers, Fairfax County Public Schools, as well as local chambers and organizations, have been announced. There will be 3 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops. The fairs will run on three Saturdays in March. Please see the event webpage for dates, times, locations, and all event related details!

The fairs are open to all teens in Fairfax County looking for employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume. They will also host resumé and career building sessions with Chamber of Commerce partners. Beginning January 24, students and employers may register to attend here: 

Student Registration

Thursday NOVA Help Sessions: If you are planning to attend NOVA and need assistance, come to Room 90, from 3:00-4:00 pm. 

  • Choosing a program - March 9
  • Application and account set up - February 9, March 16
  • FAFSA - February 16, March 23
  • Course Planning - February 23, March 30

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.

NOVA Vision: FCPS and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), are offering a virtual opportunity for students with disabilities to learn about available options at the post-secondary level. The conference will include a presentation from Accommodations and Accessibility Services, a student panel, and a Q & A session.

NOVA Vision 2023 - Virtual Event, April 19, 2023:  4:00–6:00 pm.

  • Click HERE to complete the FCPS registration form
  • Click HERE to register and receive ZOOM link

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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.

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