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Greetings, Charger families!
It's only February but believe it or not, we are already gearing up for next year. The Future Freshman Showcase is this Wednesday, February 10th at 5:45pm, where we will welcome our future AHS students. Also on Wednesday, Junior parents are invited to the G Building, also at 5:45pm, to see what's in store for their students' last year at AHS. Finally, course selections for 2016-17 will be starting this month. Visit the Agoura High School website for the latest news.
Liz Cangelosi and Debbie Lopez
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Calendar Notes
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| February 10 | AHS Showcase
Future Freshman Presentation,
5:45p.m., PAEC
Junior Parent Presentation,
5:45p.m., G building |
| February 11
| Late Start Day
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| February 12
| Comedy Sportz,
6:00p.m., G Building |
| | February 15 | Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL |
| | February 26 | Comedy Sportz,
6:00p.m., G Building |
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Remember to check the calendar on the front page of the AHS school website for the most up to date and complete information on these and the many other AHS events not listed here.
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| AHS Showcase and Junior Parent Meeting |
ALL are welcome to AHS Showcase at 5:45p.m. on Wednesday, February 10. This special night showcases our amazing programs at Agoura High. Check the AHS website for specific details.
There is an important meeting at 5:45pm in the G Bldg 10 for parents of Juniors who are planning on attending a 2 or 4 college. Counselors will be making a short presentation with helpful tips and timelines, followed by small group break outs. Counselors will meet in groups with their families in attendance to answer questions and provide further details and clarification to prepare families for the Senior year tasks. We hope to see you there!
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From the Counseling Office
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PSAT Results are here - we will be handing out the PSAT results on Monday, 2/8 at Nutrition in front of the "C" Building. Student I.D. will be required.
Cal Grant GPA Verification forms are ready for pick up in the counseling office.
MID-TERM TRANSCRIPTS
Seniors that applied to Common Application colleges need to order a midyear transcript now. If
you are not sure if your college needs a transcript, please see your counselor.
COURSE SELECTION 2016/17
Students in grades 9, 10 & 11 will be selecting their courses for 2016/17. Naviance will open
beginning February 12 through February 22. Students will need their Naviance user name and
passwords to access Naviance. If students need assistance, the counselors will be available as
follows:
ASSISTANCE with NAVIANCE LOG-IN USER NAME & PASSWORD - OUTSIDE C2
Tuesday, 2/9 - Nutrition & Lunch
Thursday, 2/11 (SDD) - Lunch Only
** Students should attempt to log-in to Naviance this weekend to learn if they need assistance.
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Cause an Effect
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Make dinner a selfless act by joining the fundraiser to support AHS Grad-Nite. Come to the Chipotle in Westlake Village on Tuesday, February 9th between 4 - 8 p.m.
Bring in this flyer, show it on your Smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to AHS Grad-Nite.
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Did You Know?
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Did you know that Agoura High School has a Small Business Management/Entrepreneur Class? In this class, students are involved with the Junior Achievement (JA) Company Program. Students participating in this program will experience first-hand the challenges, rewards, and pitfalls of operating their own company. It is a real-life business, with real-life lessons students will carry with them into their adult lives and careers. Some of the subjects covered are creating a marketing plan, practicing selling concepts, managing financial records, managing operations and staff, applying ethics and social responsibility, and learning about business technology and business communications. In addition, students will learn all the career essentials necessary to obtain a job and will compile a personal career portfolio with samples of all their work.
Students who successfully complete the course, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship "g" Elective Credits (EC), are eligible for University of California elective credit. This course aligns with and/or incorporates the California Career Technical Education Standards, including academic standards.
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AP Test Registration
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AP Exam Sales will be Tuesday, January 26th through Friday, February 19th via the Webstore and at the AAC. The cost for the AP is $100.00. The cost for the Chinese/Japanese exam is $150.00. CLICK HERE for purchasing instructions. The students and parent are also required to complete the Student/Parent Sign-Off Form before purchasing an AP exam. If you purchase it online, there is a box that must be checked agreeing to the policy and procedures. You must also read the 2015-2016 AP Bulletin for Students and Parents.
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From the Media Center
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Parents, if your student has dropped a class please remind him/her to return their textbook to the Media Center.
As always, we welcome parent volunteers. We need support during Support from 7:50-8:45. Please contact Lynda Lutez to sign up at lynrudiand2@aol.com.
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New ACT Prep Course Starting Soon!
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 FULL ACT Prep Course February 20, 2016- March 31, 2016*
Your PFC and Kaplan are offering a great ACT prep course beginning in February so register by February 8, 2016. A minimum of 10 students is required to hold classes on campus. Class will be relocated to a local, off-campus location if minimum requirement not met - so tell your friends!
Special Price for AHS Students: $669.00 includes materials (regular Kaplan price $869.00)
Questions? Contact President@ahspfc.com
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College and Career Center News
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Upcoming Visits
| Date | College/ University | Time and Location | | Tues, Feb 9 | Moorpark College | Support, Room A1 | | Tues, Feb 9 | U.S. Navy | Lunch, CCC | | Fri, Feb 12 | Syracuse University VPA | CHS
See Naviance for more information. |
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Service Learning Opportunities
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Earn Community Service Hours With Dole Great Race of Agoura Hills!
You can volunteer as a group, with a friend, or as an individual. There are many different ways to volunteer (minimum volunteer age for all positions is 14 unless working with an adult or older sibling). Spots will fill quickly! Sign up directly at volunteer.greatrace.run . Questions? Email Jodi@greatraceofagoura.com Race day is March 19. This service learning opportunity has been pre-approved by LVUSD.
Attention all students--for information about more service learning opportunities, click here.
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AHS Clubs & Boosters
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For information on AHS Clubs & Boosters please visit these links to the web pages:
PFC Next meeting: Wednesday, February 17, 9:00am
in Community Room at Agoura Hills Library
Next Meeting: February 8, 7:00p.m., Room A-1
NOTE DATE CHANGE
Next Meeting: February 22, 7:00p.m., PAEC
INFORMATION MEETING for incoming freshmen and current AHS students interested in joining the program.
Next Meeting: February 17, 7:00p.m., Room D-4
Next Meeting: February 29, 7:00p.m.
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Sponsorships Available!
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Place a sponsorship box in our Sunday eNews Bulletin with a repeat performance in the Tuesday Student Bulletin.
In addition, we also offer sponsorship space in our only printed publication of the year: the Student Directory.
Prices are affordable and you can reach thousands of households. Click here for details!
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eNews Information
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If you want to submit an article, please email Susan Kindelt at enews@ahspfc.com. Please review the eNews article submission guidelines on the PFC website before sending Susan your article.
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Please feel free to forward this issue of AHSPFC eNews to your friends and family using the "Forward email" link below. Thank you for your support of Agoura High School!
Sincerely,
Susan Kindelt
Corresponding Secretary
Agoura High School PFC
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