INSTANT DECISION DAYS AT ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL

AHS Graduation & Counseling offices hosted Instant Decision Day for Georgia Apply to College Month.  Over 50 students received college application assistance and acceptance to Gwinnett Tech, Georgia Gwinnett College, and Kennesaw State University. 

TEST PREP-Best in Class

Alpharetta HS students - Would you like to know where you score on the SAT or ACT test? Would you like to try out the new digital format for the SAT? 

Join Best in Class for a mock SAT or ACT test on Saturday December 9th at our Johns Creek or Milton centers, starting at 12:30 pm and ending at about 3:30 pm (earlier for the SAT). This test will be followed by a private consultation to discuss how to improve your score.

The fee for this test and consultation is $75 - participants also receive a $75 voucher toward any Best in Class college test prep offerings.

For more information email chrisr@bicedu.com or call 678-332-2100. To register, go to: https://bestinclassnorthatlanta.regfox.com/best-in-class-december-2023-mock-sat-and-act

Federal Student Aid

2024–25 FAFSA Roadmap | Knowledge Center

For the 2024-25 award year, the FAFSA is getting a facelift that includes a redesign and fewer questions. Plus, formulas determining aid eligibility have been modified with the goal of expanding financial assistance for low-income families. The FAFSA for the 2024-25 school year is projected to be available in December 2023, a few months later than usual. In years past, FAFSA applications opened up each October before the start of the next academic year. Learn how to prepare for and stay informed about the FAFSA launch.

SENIOR PORTRAITS

Legacy Studios will be open Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon for the seniors to be photographed for the yearbook.  Use this link to schedule Alpharetta High School Senior Portraits

Anchor Time Applerouth SAT/ACT Test Prep

When Anchor Time options are advertised in early January, students can sign up for the Applerouth Test Prep Anchor Time. Students cannot use extended lunch/anchor time privilege if they are signing up for this anchor time. There is limited space.

11^th Grade Bridge Bill and Junior Survey

This week counselors will be pushing into all levels of 11^th grade American Lit classes to assist the class of 2025 in completing their 11^th Grade Bridge Bill and Junior Survey.    

1-on-1 Junior Advisement meetings

Beginning Monday, November 6, School Counselors will host 1-on-1 Junior Advisement meetings.  Student attendance is mandatory, and parents are encouraged to attend but not required. During this 30-minute meeting, counselors and students will review graduation requirements, plan senior-year classes, and discuss post-secondary options.

Prior to the meeting, Juniors must:

• Review the Junior Bridge Bill Presentation
• Complete the Junior Survey and Bridge Bill tasks in Naviance.  This task is mandatory. Directions for completing the Naviance activities can be found at Required Tasks in Naviance

To schedule your 1-on-1 Junior Meeting with your assigned School Counselor, click the appropriate link below:

• A-Coh Mrs. Summers
• Coi-Haq Ms. Proksa
• Har-Lo Mrs. Longstreth
• Lu-Pa Mrs. Graham
• Pe-Se Ms. Taylor
• Sh-Z Ms. Bolt

Visit our updated counseling website for scholarships at https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/27935

Tutors 

Alpharetta High School provides this list as a service and does not endorse or recommend any particular tutor.  We recommend that each family carefully consider researching all available tutors. https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/19471 Alpharetta High School’s National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta offer free peer tutoring https://alpharettanhs.weebly.com/need-a-tutor.html or Mu Alpha Theta Peer Tutoring Request Form

As we approach the fall, school begins picking up and the weight of different responsibilities can begin to feel overwhelming. Many of our students deal with high levels of school anxiety and academic stress. They are being asked to juggle college level classes, extracurricular activities, sports, clubs, and full social lives. All these things combined can increase anxiety disorders and depression in middle and high school students.This blog will seek to provide helpful information on warning signs of anxiety and depression in your students and ways to help address academic stress. https://summitcounseling.org/how-to-support-students-facing-academic-pressure-stress/

Any students intending to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma beginning Junior Year (2024-25) must complete the Statement of Intent on or before January 10, 2024. This year’s Statement of Intent will be submitted digitally and can be accessed either via the AHS IB webpage or by clicking the link here https://tinyurl.com/AHSIBIntent2024. Students will need to login with their @fcstu.org accounts to access the application, but a .pdf of the  “worksheet” document can be found here https://tinyurl.com/AHSIBWorksheet2024 for review and preparation.

Students and parents can schedule individual meetings with Mr. Fortunato to discuss IB and create a “road map” of what courses would look like. Visit the AHS IB webpage and select “Schedule a Meeting” from the menu or use the following link to go directly to the booking page https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/AlpharettaHighSchoolIBDiplomaProgramme@fultonschools.org/bookings/.  More information about the Diploma Programme can be found on the AHS IB webpage http://www.fultonschools.org/ahsib. 

If you have any questions about International Baccalaureate or the 2023-24 Statement of Intent, email Mr. Fortunato: fortunatof@fultonschools.org