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Greetings, Charger families!
Last week's Future Freshman Showcase was a huge success, as was the Junior meeting to discuss activities for next year's Seniors. Thank you to all who participated. Also important: course selection for 2016-17 is happening right now. See below for details!
And, of course, on Wednesday, we host our monthly Parent Faculty Club meeting. Join us on February 17 at 9am at the Agoura Hills Library Community Room. We welcome Kristen Rogers, ATC, Athletic Trainer/Teacher at Agoura High School, Principal Mercer, counselors, assistant principals, and more. Plus, the breakfast treats there are the best kept secret in town! Click HERE to see our full agenda and read about the many committee happenings around school.
Have a great week, Chargers!
Liz Cangelosi and Debbie Lopez
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Calendar Notes
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| February 15 | Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL |
| | February 26 | Comedy Sportz,
6:00p.m., G Building |
| | March 9 | Late Start Day |
| | March 12 | Grad Nite Garage Sale
7:00a.m.-2:00p.m. |
| | March 12 | Munch Madness |
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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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From the Counseling Office
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MIDTERM TRANTSCRIPTS
Seniors who applied to Common Application colleges need to order a mid-year transcript now. If you are not sure if your college needs a transcript, please see your counselor.
PSAT RESULT The PSAT test results are in the counseling office. Students will need their school i.d. to pick them up. NAVIANCE COURSE SELECTION - FEBRUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 22 Naviance will open for students to make their course selections for 2016/17 school year on Friday, 2/12 through Tuesday, 2/22. Students will need their Naviance user name and password to access Naviance. If students need assistance getting their passwords or using Naviance, the counselors will be available in C-2 on the following dates: HOW TO USE NAVIANCE TO MAKE COURSE SELECTIONS: Tuesday, 2/16 - Support & Lunch C-2 Thursday, 2/18 - Support & Lunch C-2 Course Selections should be made with great care. Schedule changes in the Fall will only be made for computer input errors made by staff, an adjustment due to a completed summer school, or a level change request. COUNSELORS WILL BE MEETING ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS TO REVIEW THEIR COURSE SELECTIONS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY BEFORE SPRING BREAK. AHS PARENT DROP IN - THURSDAY, APRIL 7 - MEDIA CENTER This will be an opportunity for parents and students to meet one-on-one with counselors to answer questions about course selections for 2016/17. If you have any questions, please call the counseling office at ext. 246.
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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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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, 2/17 | American Jewish University | Lunch, CCC |
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Service Learning Opportunities
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ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS--Once you have completed your 15-hour service learning requirement per year, then you can apply for the service learning awards for any additional hours. These applications are due in C-1 by the deadlines set for each grade. If you have any questions, please come to C-1 and talk to Mrs. Dament or Ms. Capretta.
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 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
AHS PFC eNews does not endorse the goods and services advertised herein and makes no representation about such advertisements.
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