Guidance Resources

Academic Planning Calendars 2010-2011

• 9th Grade Planning Calendar
• [Calendario del 9 grado en español]
• 10th Grade Planning Calendar
• [Calendario del grado 10 en español]
• 11th Grade Planning Calendar
• 12th Grade Planning Calendar

Counselor Presentations

9th Grade

High School 101 - Powerpoint, 08.19.10

Welcome Class of 2014! – Powerpoint, 09.21.10

10th Grade

Four-Year Plan – Powerpoint, 11.15.10

11th Grade

Welcome Juniors! – Modified powerpoint, 10.04.10

12th Grade

Welcome Class of 2011! (for families) – Powerpoint, 09.28.10

CSU Presentation – Powerpoint, 09.28.10

Welcome Class of 2011! (for students) – Powerpoint, 09.30.10

Financial Aid 101 – Powerpoint, 12.07.10

Latest Scholarship Bulletin

Academic Resources

• AHS Graduation Requirements 2010-2014
• UC/CSU Requirements – These are the “A-G” requirements.
• UC Doorways – Search for A-G approved courses at AHS (or any California high school)
• California Colleges – 1. Create an account  2. Add your counselor  3. Begin the High School Planner!
• How to Go to College (Students)
• How to Go to College (Parents)

Career Resources

• Career Cruising – Explore careers that are best for you!

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• WhoDoUWant2Be? – More career exploration!
• Reality Check – Find out what you’ll need to earn to live the life you desire!

Personal Resources

• AHS Peer Counseling – See your counselor for a referral to talk to a Peer Counselor.
• Gateway to Success- See your counselor if you are needing additional support for life stresses.

Financial Aid Resources

• Free Application for Free Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

ALL seniors at AHS should apply, no matter WHAT type of study you plan to do after high school (technical school, community college, UC, CSU, or private institution).  Application opens January 1 and closes March 2 each year (to apply for the following school year).

• icanaffordcollege.com – Specific help with financing community college – apply for the BOG waiver here!
• California Student Aid Commission – General help with financial aid.
• Cash For College – January 29, 2011 at AHS, 9 am – 12 pm

Testing Resources

• CAHSEE – All students take at AHS in March of their 10th grade year.
• PSAT – The national preparation test for the SAT college entrance exam.  Recommended for students in 10th and 11th grade.
• ACT
• SAT
• AP – The end-of-course exam for Advanced Placement courses taken at AHS.
• Revolution Prep – Offers SAT/ACT test preparation services at AHS.
• Test-Taking Tips

Other Resources

• Family Portal link – Check grades and attendance 24/7, online!
• Transcript Request Form – See Ms. Anzardo in the Records Office.
• School Accountability Report Card
• Course Requests Form
• School Profile 2009-2010
• Weekly Progress Report
• Daily Attendance Check
• Senior Activity Sheet page 1, page 2