We would like to communicate the following High School Guidance Updates for the month of March 2022:
SAT: All registered students
When: Re-Scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2022
Where: Ambridge Area High School
Sign-Ups: All registrations are completed via the CollegeBoard.org timeline.
Time: Students are to arrive between 7:30 AM – 7:45 AM. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. All students are required to have all required documentation as per CollegeBoard.org to be admitted to their testing room. Please ensure your student brings an approved calculator and number two pencil for testing.
Please note: There are no virtual options for testing on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Students are required to attend in person on their scheduled test date. Students will be required to arrange transportation for pick-up after testing at Ambridge High School. There is no make-up testing. The deadline has passed for sign-ups at this time. Any questions, please email Mrs. Gantz at mia.gantz@ambridge.k12.pa.us
ASVAB: Career Exploration: All registered 10th – 12th Grade Students at Ambridge Area High School
When: Friday, April 22, 2022
Where: Ambridge Area High School – All room assignments will be posted outside the Main Office Window prior to testing
Cost: Free to all Registered 10th – 12th-grade AAHS Students
Testing Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Testing Lasts Approximately 3.5 Hours.
Please note: There are no virtual options for testing. Students are required to attend in person on their scheduled test date. Students will be required to arrange transportation for pick-up after testing at Ambridge High School at 12:30 PM if Full-Virtual during this time with parent/guardian excuse. All students are to report to 1st period/homeroom and will be called to their testing room at the start of the test. There is no make-up testing. The deadline has passed for sign-ups at this time.
ACT: The ACT will be offered to any 11th Grade Student at Ambridge Area High School:
When: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 (during the school day)
Where: Ambridge Area High School
Cost: The district will cover the cost of this exam for any interested 11th grade student.
Testing Time: 8:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Sign-Ups: E-mail vmisencik@ambridge.k12.pa.us or register in person in the High School Guidance Office.
Please note: There are no virtual options for testing. Students are required to attend in person on their scheduled test date. Students will be required to arrange transportation for pick-up at the conclusion of testing at Ambridge High School if Full-Virtual during this time. There is no make-up testing. Students are required to have a parent/guardian excuse for dismissal if leaving at 12:20 PM. Any questions, please email Mrs. Gantz at mia.gantz@ambridge.k12.pa.us
Scholarships: New Scholarships added! Please remember to continually check the Guidance page on the Ambridge Area School District website for scholarships. Please go to: www.ambridge.k12.pa.us – Services – Guidance and Counseling – Scholarship tab. New scholarships are added weekly, including all local and nationwide scholarships! For assistance applying to scholarships or any additional questions, please email Mrs. Gantz at mia.gantz@ambridge.k12.pa.us.
Caring Place: Grief Support: As a community resource, the Highmark Caring Place is available to grieving children and families free of charge. There is no cost to families for any Caring Place services, and does not depend on having insurance of any kind. The existence of the Highmark Caring Place reflects Highmark’s commitment to the needs of children and families in the communities it serves. Children and teens who are grieving the death of someone they love receive help at the Caring Place through peer support. The Caring Place allows children and teens to come together with others their age, and find that they are not alone in their grief. If you or someone you know is interested in the Caring Place and grief support, please contact: Shawn T. Sledzianowski, NCC, LPC, CT, School Services Coordinator and Child Grief Specialist: Highmark Caring Place – shawn.sledzianowski@highmark.com | 412.544.5799 Information is also available in the High School Guidance Office.
| HBCU: Join us for Real Talk: College Ready Edition, on Wednesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. If your student is interested in learning more about Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the College Board is offering a webcast with a variety of campus representatives and current HBCU students that will share key information about the admissions process, scholarships, student life and more. Our next Real Talk event will be highlighting the importance of selecting challenging coursework and the role it can play in advancing your students’ college and career goals. We know many of you are already working with your students to start planning for next year, and we’re here to help! You’ll get to hear from both students and college planning experts. Real Talk is a safe space for Black students and their families to get their college planning questions answered, so please encourage them to attend! This event is for first-year students, sophomores, and juniors, as well as their parents/guardians. | |
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| If you weren’t able to join us for Real Talk: HBCU Edition earlier this month, you can watch a recording to catch up on what you missed or share it with your students.
Sincerely, |
The PSAT 8/9: Registered 9th Grade Student at Ambridge Area High School:
When: April 20, 2022
Where: Ambridge Area High School Large Group Instruction Room (LGI)
Cost: $14 per student: Check or money orders for the PSAT 8/9 are to be to the Attention: Mrs. Misencik, High School Guidance Office: 909 Duss Avenue, Ambridge PA, 15003; Students may also bring payment to the High School Guidance Office.
Testing Time: 8:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Tests Lasts Approximately 3.0 Hours.
Please note: There are no virtual options for testing. Students are required to attend in person on their scheduled test date. Students will be required to arrange transportation for pick-up at the conclusion of testing at Ambridge High School at 11:15 AM if Full-Virtual during this time. Students are required to have a parent/guardian excuse for dismissal if leaving at 11:15 AM. All students are to report to 1st period/homeroom and scheduled classes and will be called to the testing room at the start of the test. There is no make-up testing. All registered students have received a letter with this information.
The PSAT 10: Registered 10th Grade Student at Ambridge Area High School:
When: April 27, 2022
Where: Ambridge Area High School Field House
Cost: The district will cover the cost of this exam for any interested 10th grade student
Testing Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Tests Lasts Approximately 3.5 Hours
Please note: There are no virtual options for testing. Students are required to attend in person on their scheduled test date. Students will be required to arrange transportation for pick-up at the conclusion of testing at Ambridge High School at 11:30 AM if Full-Virtual during this time. Students are required to have a parent/guardian excuse for dismissal if leaving at 11:30 AM. All students are to report to 1st period/homeroom and scheduled classes and will be called to the testing room at the start of the test. There is no make-up testing. All registered students have received a letter with this information.
Mia Gantz, 11th-12th Grade Counselor
Chelsea Benedict, 9th-10th Grade Counselor
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