Annandale Student Services

Message from the Director

Dear Atom Nation,

Each year, we encourage current juniors to apply for the prestigious summer enrichment programs of Virginia Boys State and Virginia Girls State. 

Virginia Boys State is a leadership action program, designed to develop a working knowledge of the structure of government and to impress upon the citizens the fact that our government is just what we make it. Along the way they will have the opportunity to learn the political process.

Similarly, Virginia Girls State is a leadership program to teach rising high school seniors the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society. Through this program, the American Legion Auxiliary hopes to make our young citizens realize that they are an essential part of their government and are responsible for its character and success.

We are proud to announce two of our juniors will be representing Annandale at these long-standing summer enrichment programs. Christina Abouzeki was selected to attend Virginia Girls State at Longwood University. Semir Ali was selected to attend Virginia Boys State at Radford University. These students were selected based on their character, achievements and interest in government, laws and procedures of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Congratulations Semir and Christina!

Erik Healey, Ed.D.

Director of Student Services

Message from the Director Dear Atom Nation, Last week we had the opportunity to highlight the next chapter in the lives of our seniors with our Senior Decision Day celebration! Students decorated graduation caps with their plans for next year. Whether attending a four-year university, enrolling at NOVA, joining the military, or taking a gap year, our students were excited to share their post high school plans! Thank you to all our counselors for organizing such a wonderful event! Although we are excited to celebrate the future for our seniors, we also have to remember to stay in the present. Seniors have two more weeks of classes, including their finals. I encourage all our seniors to remain focused on working hard the next two weeks and finishing the school year strong! Erik Healey, Ed.D. Director of Student Services

Important Dates May 18 - NOVA Help Sessions NOVA Help Sessions: Are you planning to attend Northern Virginia Community College next year or take classes this summer through the Jump Start program? Ms. Acosta, Admissions Counselor from NOVA will be here during lunch on April 27, May 4, and May 18 to help students apply to NOVA, register for classes and help get academic holds removed. If you would like to attend please reach out to your counselor or Mr. Yeagley and they can register you for the date and time you would like. All sessions will be held in the College and Career Center (room 103).  No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students Starting April 10: FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to begin offering virtual mental health services to high school students via live video sessions. Starting Monday, April 10, parents/caregivers who have been struggling to find a therapist for their child or who notice changes in their child’s behavior will be able to connect them virtually with a licensed therapist. Teletherapy services for students are short-term, evidence-based, and culturally-responsive. Teletherapy is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Therapists will be locally-licensed clinicians; 50% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC); and 40% of whom are bilingual. More than 15 languages are available.Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students who are experiencing:Mood/behavior changes, lack of motivation, grief/loss. Anxiety, worry, fears. Bullying, sexual identity challenges, challenging peer and family relationships. Academic stress.The first step for parents is to provide information through an opt-in form. Visit FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage for details.

College & Career Corner

JumpStart2NOVA: This program offers tuition-free summer college courses to high school seniors who are considering attending NOVA in fall 2023 and who will be graduating from a public, private, or home school in spring 2023. JumpStart2NOVA is for students residing in the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, City of Falls Church, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, or Prince William County.  

Online (asynchronous) courses begin May 30, 2023 and will end on August 9, 2023. The application deadline has been extended until 5:00 PM, EST on May 19, 2023. A mandatory orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 6-7 PM, EST and a link will be provided. For more information about the program and how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.nvcc.edu/jumpstart/index.html. Any additional questions can be directed to jumpstart@nvcc.edu. 

MONEY FOR COLLEGE : Seniors, have you filled out the FAFSA??? College students may qualify for up to $7,395 in grants, plus student loans to pay for college based on your family’s income. To qualify you must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undocumented students should file the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application. Contact Kristin Mahieu at kmahieu@fcps.edu for more information or to set up an online appointment for help filling out the FAFSA or VASA.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program: The Fairfax County Department of Family Services staff are recruiting youth, ages 17-24 for the WIOA Youth Program. The WIOA Youth Program assists eligible young adults ages 17-24 to gain the skills needed to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. Youth can be in current workforce training programs or seeking to get started with a career program. Many current and former ACE students have benefitted from the WIOA program. To learn more about the WIOA Youth Program, please view the following link: https://vcwnorthern.com/youth-programs/

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

Scholarships

• Jack and Jill- Fran Robinson Memorial – Reston Chapter  - deadline May 12, 2023 - https://jackandjillreston.com/fran-robinson-memorial-scholarship/
• Jack and Jill - Sybil Caldwell Education Scholarship – Reston Chapter – deadline May 12, 2023 - https://jackandjillreston.com/sybil-caldwell-education-scholarship/
• Young Simba Scholarship – deadline May 13, 2023 - https://simbascholarship.org/
• Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Scholarship Program – deadline May 19, 2023 - https://www.fcrha.org/scholarship-program
• National Naval Officers Assn. Washington (DCNNOA) DC Chapter – deadline May 26, 2023 - https://nnoa.org/chapter-dcnnoa/
• Charles Cheesman’s Student debt Reduction Scholarship – deadline May 30, 2023 - https://bold.org/scholarships/charles-cheesmans-student-debt-reduction-scholarship/
• Jihoon Rim Foundation Scholarship – deadline May 31, 2023 - https://www.jrimfoundation.org/scholarship
• Elmer Timberman Masonic Lodge Scholarship – deadline May 31, 2023 - https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ttcscholar
• Joan and Gene Hartman Scholarship – deadline May 31, 2023 - Application in Naviance
• Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship – deadline May 31, 2023 - https://www.afcea.org/frontier-technology-inc-lavon-jordan-diversity-and-inclusion-scholarships
• NOBLE – National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives – deadline May 31, 2023 - See Naviance for application
• Generation Hope Scholarship – deadline extended to June 1, 2023 - https://www.generationhope.org/scholar-program
• Herb Block Scholarship – deadline June 1, 2023 - https://www.herbblockfoundation.org/scholarships
• Teen Drinking and Driving Prevention PSA Scholarship – deadline June 15, 2023 - https://www.davidmckenzielawfirm.com/teen-drinking-and-driving-prevention-psa-scholarship/
• Fair Lakes Scholarship – deadline June 23, 2023 - Application in Naviance
• Korean American Scholarship – deadline June 30, 2023 - https://www.kasf.org/scholarships/
• Helen K. Rusnak – Music and Performing Arts Memorial Scholarship – deadline July 1, 2023 - See Naviance for application. Must be pursuing a musical or performing arts related degree or program.
• Mary Lee Peterson Arts Scholarship Program – deadline July 1, 2023 - See Naviance for application.
• Jack Killion Entrepreneurial Scholarship - deadline July 1, 2023 - https://www.gswoman.com/jack-killion-scholarship
• 5 Estimates Scholarship - deadline July 30, 2023 - https://5estimates.com/scholarship/
• The Army Reserve Minuteman Scholarship - deadline 8/04/2023 - www.usar.army.mil/MinutemanCampaign

Enrichment Opportunities

• Young Entrepreneurs Expo – event date May 13, 2023, from 8am to 12pm  - https://www.kidbizinc.com/nova/YoungEntrepreneursExpo.html
• The Academies – deadline May 14, 2023 – event date June or July 2023 - https://www.academies.hsa.net/
• Experiences in Architecture (EiA) – deadline May 15, 2023 – event date July 9 – 22, 2023 or July 9 – 28, 2023 - https://architecture.catholic.edu/academics/pre-college/
• Arabic Summer Language Institute – deadline May 15, 2023 – event date Session 1: June 1 – 30, 2023, Session 2: July 5 – Aug. 2, 2023 - https://sllc.umd.edu/special-programs/arabic-persian/summer-langage-institutes/arabic
• Conflict Resolution Youth Summit (CRYS) – priority deadline May 21, 2023 – event date July 17-20, 203, from 4pm to 8:30pm - https://carterschool.gmu.edu/prospective-students/conflict-resolution-youth-summit
• Engineering Innovation – deadline May 19, 2023 – event date Info Sessions: Feb. 11 at 12pm, Mar. 12 at 2pm and Apr. 17 at 7pm.  In person: July 3 – 28, 2023. Virtual: June 26 – July 28, 2023 - https://ei.jhu.edu/
• Relay for Life Northern Virginia – event date May 20, 2023, from 3pm to 11pm - https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=104230
• Fairfax County Police Department – Police Leaders of Tomorrow – deadline May 24, 2023 – event date June 26-30, 2023, from 9am to 3pm - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/servicesiz/plot
• GW “Gain an Edge” Summer Program – deadline May 26, 2023 – event date June 26 – July 21, 2023  - https://bls.smhs.gwu.edu/programs/supplemental-programs-courses/gain-an-edge-summer-program
• Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service Online (SAO) – deadline May 31, 2023 – event date June 26, 2023 – July 8, 2023 - https://policypathways.org/apply-now/
• Camp ThinkNimble – deadline June 1, 2023 – event date July 10-14, 2023  - https://www.thinknimble.com/camp-thinknimble
• Civic Engagement Camp – deadline June 2, 2023 – event date July 16-21, 2023 - https://www.gettysburg.edu/eisenhower-institute/fielding-center/civic-engagement-camp
• GW Biomedical Sciences Summer Immersion Program – deadline June 5, 2023 – event date Virtual Session: July 24 - July 28, 2023, In-Person Sessions: July 17 - July 21, 2023 (#1) AND July 31 - August 4, 2023 (#2) - https://bls.smhs.gwu.edu/programs/summer-immersion-program
• Five-Week Young Astro-Scholars Internship: Astronomy Data Analysis & Space – event date June 17 – July 15, 2023, 5 Saturdays from 12pm to 2pm - https://schar.gmu.edu/programs/executive-education/five-week-young-astro-scholars-internship-astronomy-data-analysis-and
• Scripps Howard Emerging Journalists Program at Elon – event date June 19-30, 2023 - https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/communications/about-the-school/scripps-howard-emerging-journalists-program-at-elon/immersion/
• Fairfax County Police Department – Teen Police Academy – deadline June 21, 2023 – event date July 24-28, 2023, from 9am to 3pm - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/servicesiz/teenpoliceacademy
• Fairfax County Police Department – Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement – deadline June 21, 2023 – event date July 31 – Aug. 4, 2023, from 9am to 3pm - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/servicesah/fwlle
• Institute for the Arts (IFTA) – event date 4 weeks: July 5-28, 2023, 2 weeks: July 5 – 14 or July 17-28, 2023, 8:30am to 2pm (M-F) - https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-institute-arts-ifta
• Summer Bridge: Women in Stem – event date July 16-21, 2023 - https://www.radford.edu/content/csat/home/women-in-stem.html
• Data Analytics for Elite Young Scholars - Biology and Medical Science Experience  - event date July 22 - Aug. 19, 2023 - https://schar.gmu.edu/programs/executive-education/high-school-and-college-student-internship-data-analytics-elite-young
• Science Camps – event date July 2023 - https://www.science.vt.edu/get-involved/camps.html
• Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp – event date July 24 - 29, 2023 - https://www.lvc.edu/life-at-lvc/summer-community-programming/health-biomedical-sciences-camp/
• Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) – event date July 30 – Aug. 5, 2023 - https://www.nveee.org/pals/ 
• TV and Radio Summer Camps – event date July and/or Aug. 2023 - https://www.fcac.org/summer-camp-registration-forms
• Lifeguard at Commonwealth Pools – event date Summer 2023  - https://www.commonwealthswimclub.org/new-page
• Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts – event date Summer 2023 - https://www.wolftrap.org/about/employment_opportunities.aspx
• AmeriCorps – event date 2023 - https://americorps.gov/serve
• High School Internship Program (HSIP) – event date School year (12 hours per week) Summer (32 hours per week) - https://www.urbanalliance.org/high-school-internship-program/
• Mason Game and Technology Academy (MGTA) Summer Classes – event date Summer 2023 -https://mgta.gmu.edu/mgta-program/
• NASA Internship Programs – event date Summer 2023 -https://intern.nasa.gov/ 
• Pat Herrity Springfield Supervisor Internship – event date 2023 - Send resume to Kyle@patherrity.org
• Operation Understanding DC (OUDC) – event date 2023-2024 - https://oudc.org/justice-fellowship 

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