Monday, October 25, 2021
- Picture ID's are here! They will be handed out during Lunch Next week-
- 9th Grade- Monday, October 25
- 10th Grade- Tuesday, October 26
- 11th Grade - Wednesday, October 27
- 12th Grade- Thursday, October 28
- Join Amnesty International Club for our first official meeting this Wednesday 10/27 at 3:45pm in Room 171! Learn about the club and human rights, and take part in an action against gun violence. We will have snacks! To sign up for emails, email Emily Grybko (grybkoer@arps.org) or Janna Parrot (parrotjg@arps.org) or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/
62vbHpDkzyQjTiWB8!
- Join our fitness fundraiser! - NOT SCHOOL SPONSORED
Family Outreach of Amherst and Not Bread Alone are hosting a fundraising event to help families in our community who struggle to keep food on their tables and a roof over their heads.Our fundraising event, STEP UP! End Hunger and Homelessness will be held November 13th – 23rd, 2021.Here’s how it works:Choose a fitness activity (such as swimming, running, walking, weight training-- whatever you prefer) Set a fundraising goal Solicit sponsorship pledges from your family and friends Customize your fundraising page (it’s automatically created just for you) Track your progress Share your experience on social media
Participating in this fundraiser will be a GREAT addition to your college admission application. But best of all? You’ll feel a tremendous satisfaction knowing you’ve made an awesome impact on the lives of struggling families in our community.
You can register as an individual or as a team.
To register, visit https://www.pledgereg.com/step-up-end-hunger-- homelessness.
For more information, contact Carly Marburger at cmarburger@chd.org or call (870) 761-7033.
Seniors -
I see that some of you are letting us know that you are quite anxious about the process of submitting your applications.
Work on what you can control -
Read the email that Miss Garrity sent to all seniors on Friday, October 22nd. She wrote a detailed message regarding the process and what to expect from college admissions offices.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT FOR ARHS TO SEND YOUR MATERIALS!
WHAT YOU SEND!
Search for colleges and narrow list to 6-8 schools (Reach, Target, Likely/Foundational)
Naviance -
-Request teacher recommendations
-List “Schools I’m Applying To”
Interest - High to Low
Expect - Far Reach to Safety
(Make sure you have a balanced list, i.e. no too many reaches on your list)
List Deadlines Accurately (Early Decision/Early Action/Regular Decision/Rolling)
This is how Miss Garrity and teachers know your deadline!
If your deadline is showing up incorrectly, go to "Edit" in the row of the college on your list to change it!
Request INITIAL Transcript
Please avoid listing deadlines that are earlier than your real deadlines...
Use the videos below to better understand how to do this!
Complete Common Application (if your colleges & universities use Common Application)
Search for Schools
Profile
Family
Education
Activities
Writing - Personal Statement/COVID 19/Additional Information
Don’t leave COVID 19/Additional Information empty
Courses and Grades (only some schools require this)
Write supplements for schools that require them (only some schools require this)
Some helpful videos
Teacher Recommendations in Naviance - LINK
Matching Common Application and Naviance - LINK
Signing Up for College Admissions Visits - LINK
Adding Colleges I'm Thinking About in Naviance - LINK
Requesting Transcripts in Naviance - LINK
Financial Aid
FAFSA - check the school page for deadlines - UMASS Deadline May 1
CSS Profile (only some schools require)
Scholarship application
WHAT ARHS SENDS VIA NAVIANCE
(Miss Garrity makes it happen!!!)
-Teacher Recommendations (“Submitted” and “In Progress” are the same thing- ready to go!)
-Transcripts
-School Counselor Recommendation
-School Profile (lists courses & outcomes from 2020-2021)
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT FOR ARHS TO SEND YOUR MATERIALS!
JUST HIT THE SUBMIT BUTTON WHEN YOU ARE READY…
ARHS WILL MEET THE DEADLINE THAT YOU HAVE -
PLEASE TRUST THAT WE WILL MAKE THE DEADLINE
TEACHERS WITH “PENDING” FOR RECOMMENDATIONS WILL HEAR FROM US -
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU -
TAKE IT DOWN A NOTCH -
MANAGE YOUR STRESS LEVELS
FOCUS ON YOUR PIECE OF THE PROCESS
TRUST THAT THE GUIDANCE OFFICE WILL SEND YOUR MATERIALS ON TIME
Your Friendly Neighborhood College and Career Advisor - Ms. Cuffee-Gray
Hello, ARHS Community!-
Some items are missing from Miss Garrity's desk in Guidance! If you have mistakenly borrowed a fidget toy OR the yearbook camera, please return it as soon as possible! The fidget toys are meant to be enjoyed by all, so they need to be returned to the fidget table. The Yearbook Club only has the one camera, and buying a new camera will take its toll on the yearbook funds, which are usually used to help provide yearbooks to those who can't afford them. Miss Garrity would be so appreciative to have these items returned!
EARLY DISMISSAL WEEK OF OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31
