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WATCH FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION via websites, social media, email, and Classroom!

Seniors:  With the addition of virtual learning to start the school year, much of the information that is typically delivered to seniors on paper will be posted to Google classroom.  Each senior has been invited to join the "Class of 2021 Information" classroom.  Join and check the assignment list weekly.

Orders for graduation items (cap, gown, announcements, etc.) were collected by representatives from Herff-Jones on Friday, November 6.  ALL SENIORS MUST HAVE A CAP AND GOWN IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY!  If you have not already ordered, you can still order by mail, phone, or Internet.  Don't wait too long as the cost for a cap and gown will double after December 1.

SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE:  Do NOT assume that scholarship deadlines will change just because AHS is attending virtually.  Please pay close attention to all deadlines and ask for required materials in a timely fashion so that teachers and counselors can submit as necessary.  A lack of planning on your part will not result in an extension!!!  If you are not sure how to submit something while the school is virtual, ask!

IMPACT STUDENTS:  As long as Impact Institute is conducting in-person classes, AHS students are expected to ride the bus and attend programs.  The only exception is if a student is ill or has been notified to quarantine due to a Covid close contact.  Students who are not able to attend in-person are expected to keep up with the Impact curriculum via Google Classroom.  If you have questions, contact the AHS office.

Information about SAT and ACT testing can be found here.

• A list of colleges that are using a test-optional admissions policy can be found here.  Check back regularly as more colleges may be added (ie, Purdue University is not on lthe list but has made the decision to be test-optional).

Class of 2021 Meeting Information
Presentation
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Senior Parent Information & Financial Aid Night Materials

• Presentation (updated)
• Presentation Video
• Sr Checklist and Helpful Websites
• Sr Data Sheet
• College Go! Week Fee Wavier Schools
• Steuben County Financial Aid Meeting
• FAFSA Completion Tips
• FSA ID Information
• An Interesting Read for Seniors & Parents
• Questa Foundation Information

• ASVAB practice:  there are many free sites to help prepare

• SAT and ACT practice:  try this new (and free!) website to help prepare for college admissions exam