This Week Starting Tonight! Sunday, Feb 7 and Tuesday, Feb 9 at 7pm Naviance Workshops for AHS families and students. Grades 9-11 welcome. Sign up here! Be sure to have your name displayed on your Zoom log in.
Junior Families
- New! Feb 13 and Feb 17 Practice ACT and SAT Tests available for students proctored under live test conditions; cost: $20ea. Sign up link.
- Parents: One-on-One Appointments – All juniors should book an individual meeting with Ms. Reicher here. Parents can absolutely join. Let’s make sure we are creating a solid timeline for post Acalanes planning. Day/Eve times available!
- Academy for Juniors this Wednesday and Friday: College 101 Q&A.
Sophomore Families: One-on-One Appointments – All sophomores and their families should book an individual meeting with Ms. Reicher here to discuss timelines, summer options and any college/career related planning.
Seniors:
- DVC enrollment presentation, please pre-register to attend here.
- Update college application results in Naviance.
- Look for the required senior exit survey coming in March on Naviance.
Scholarships:
- The Richard C. Hansen Music Scholarship – $500 awarded to a college bound senior who has been accepted to a 4-year college or university as a declared music major. Due 4/1/21. Application emailed to students.
- Lafayette Water Polo Scholarship – $1000 to AHS player who demonstrates athletic, academic and leadership qualities. Due 3/26/21
- Matt Lynn Scholarship – $1500-2000 awarded to college bound students intending to play varsity sports. Students check Naviance for application.
- Rossmoor Scholarship – $3000 award. Min. GPA 3.0 and max expected family contribution of $20k.
- Assistance League of Diablo Valley Scholarships – Philanthropic program aids students with college expenses based on need, school/community activities, and GPA. Applicants must be residents of Contra Costa County.
- AAUW Scholarship – $2000 awarded to a Senior woman who demonstrates a sustained commitment to community service as well as a grade point average of at least 3.0. Apply now!
- TZU Chi USA Scholars – $1500 awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Min GPA 3.0, Due 4/22/21
Job Opportunity
Local Food Group recently opened a kitchen in Lafayette and is looking for greeters/hosts. Tons of hours available! $14-$16/hr. Check job posting for application details.
Facebook Page community resources for our parents to get the most updated information on college related topics in the news.
Keep connected:
- CCC Website
- Facebook Page for Students – Have your senior or junior join the College and Career Student FB page.
Thank you for all your support!
Wendy Reicher, College and Career Advisor: wreicher@auhsdschools.org
