Annandale HS Student Services Newsletter

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/14/2023 11:29 AM EST

Annandale Student Services

Mentor program

Message from the Director:

Dear Atom Nation,

In the spirit of building connections across the Annandale Pyramid, we partnered with Columbia Elementary to build a mentor program that pairs their 5th grade students with some of our Annandale Atoms. Yesterday, our students were able to get a guided tour from their mentees of Columbia Elementary. It has been amazing to see the connections being formed between our students and we look forward to having these future Atoms!

This week is the last week of scheduled academic advising meetings with counselors. All course selections are due by Friday, February 24. Our counselors will be reaching out to students who either missed their appointment or have yet to select courses. Please reach out to our counselors if you have any questions. 

Erik Healey

Director of Student Services

Important Dates

  • February 13 to 16 - Instruction 2 Industry (virtual career expo)
  • February 16 - FAFSA Completion Workshop

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

FAFSA Completion Workshop: On Thur., Feb. 16, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, in Student Services, seniors and their parents can drop in and receive one-on-one help with completing the FAFSA. You will need your parents’ 2021 tax returns to complete the form. THE PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR MOST COLLEGES IS MAR. 1, 2023!

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 2023

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 three 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. Registration is open. 

Link:  https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs

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 - 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. 

Fairfax County Park Authority Now Hiring: Do you want to get paid to work on your tan, make friends, and have fun all summer? We may have the perfect job for you! We are actively hiring to fill over 600 summer positions including: Lifeguards, Park Attendants, Camp Counselors, Golf Staff, Lakefront Attendants, Farm staff, and more. Details: www.bit.ly/joinfcpa

Explore all our job opportunities and find the right job for you!

All job and internship opportunities can be found online.

If you have any questions, please email us at FCPAJOBS@Fairfaxcounty.gov.

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