AHS/DNG Counselor's Corner
September 2025
2025-26 Guidance Lessons
High school counselors deliver the state-required guidance curriculum to students during their advisory classes each year. Parents may preview all lesson topics and materials at any time on our counseling website. In accordance with state law, three specific lessons require parent consent: Suicide Awareness (presented in September), Child Abuse and Human Trafficking (presented in April), and Dating Violence/Healthy Relationships (presented in February). Consent for these topics was included in the registration paperwork all students have already completed. If you need to update your permission, you can do so by logging into parent portal. You will select "Registration" under their child's name then go to tab 13 State of Texas Guidance Lessons 25-26 complete/update form then click "Next Form." (See graphic below)
Last year, our Counseling Department Advisory group helped us identify gaps in our guidance programming. While sharing the mandated topics through advisory is our most efficient way to get that information to all students, we know there are needs beyond the required topics for our students.
We are excited to announce that we will be offering FLEX guidance time for students who want a more in depth time to explore relevant topics. We will host these meetings in the AHS Lecture Hall on selected Tueadays for students to come and learn with us! Topics may include things like Mindfulness and stress management, Study Hall and Homework Help, Goal Setting Workshops, Transcript and Graduation Check-Ins, College Applications and Financial Aid info, Adulting 101 and much more!
Students will be able to sign up to attend during Advisory! Tell your students to be on the lookout for more info!
ASVAB Information
💡 Thinking about your future after high school?
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a great tool to help you explore your strengths, interests, and career pathways—whether you’re considering college, career, or the military.
📅 Juniors and seniors can sign up now using the link/QR code on the graphic to reserve your spot!
Space is limited, so don’t wait!
Go Center starts September 17!
Need help with college or any post-secondary planning?
The Bound for Success (Go Center) program is a partnership between UTA and Aledo ISD where a dedicated College and Career coach works on our campus 1-2 days per week. When here, they will be working with students on college applications, financial aid, and so much more. While they do work for UTA, they can partner with you to help you with any college or technical school application to ensure you have the support you need. These partners have a wealth of knowledge in post-secondary planning and will work with our Counseling Team to bring another layer of service and support for our AHS students!
🎉 Mindset Monday at Aledo High School 🎉
Let’s start each week with positivity and purpose!
Every Monday, we’re setting the tone for the week ahead with Mindset Monday—a chance to focus on positive thinking, goal setting, and showing up with the right attitude.
🙌 What to Do:
Wear a T-shirt with a positive message—something uplifting, encouraging, or inspiring. Whether it’s about kindness, hard work, growth mindset, or mental wellness, your shirt can help someone start their week off right.
💡 Why It Matters:
A positive mindset sets you up for success—in school, in sports, in relationships, and in life. Mondays are the perfect time to reset, refocus, and choose positivity.
👕 Need Ideas?
Look for shirts that say things like:
“Be the reason someone smiles today”
“Progress, not perfection”
“Your mindset determines your success”
“Kindness is cool”
“You’ve got this”
Let’s build a school culture where encouragement is the norm and positive vibes are everywhere.
We can’t wait to see your shirts and your Monday mindset!
#MindsetMonday #AllInAledo #GrowingGreatness
College & Career Readiness Focus
Starting this school year, every first Wednesday of the month is College & Career Readiness Day!
Students and staff are invited to wear shirts representing their favorite college, career, or military path.
Let’s celebrate goals, inspire dreams, and build a future-ready culture—together!
#AlllInAledo #GrowingGreatness
Hang Up & Hang Out!
Hang up and Hang out is off to a great start! Our Bearcats are connecting at lunch and having a great time!
There is still time to donate games!
We’re looking to build a collection of gently used card games (think UNO, Skip-Bo, Phase 10, regular playing cards, etc.) to create a welcoming space where students can relax, connect, and enjoy each other’s company without screens.
If you have any card games sitting at home collecting dust, we’d love to give them new life at school!
Donations can be dropped off at the front office or sent with your student to the counseling office. Thank you for supporting our students’ well-being! 💛🧡
#HangUpHangOut #GrowingGreatness #AllInAledo
College Applications and Transcripts
Counselors will start meeting with Seniors who need extra help on their college applications. Make sure your student has completed the BOY Senior Survey (below) if they need help!
Current Seniors will use Major Clarity to request transcripts to be sent to colleges. Major Clarity is the platform we use for post-secondary planning.
To request a transcript via Major Clarity, please follow the steps below. Universities require that they receive transcripts from a secure online resource.
- Go to the Launch Pad and then click on your "Major Clarity" Application
- Click on "Application Center" located on the left bar under your Profile Name
- Scroll down to "Transcript Request", then click on the "Request Transcript"
- Type in the name of the college or university, then click "Send Request"
Click here for a tutorial video for further assistance.
College Fair 2025
🎓 Aledo High School College Fair
Remind your students to join us for the Aledo High School College Fair on September 25, in the AHS gyms. It provides a valuable opportunity to connect with college representatives, learn about admissions requirements, scholarships, and campus life, and explore a wide range of post-secondary options.
Post-Secondary Planning
Check it out HERE!
Major Clarity is a great resource and is also where you will request transcripts and letters of recommendation.
Major Clarity Resources
- Career Exploration
- Post-Secondary Exploration
- Portfolio
- Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation (12th grade only)
- Connecting Your Common Application (12th grade only)
- Common Application Evaluator (12th grade only)
My Texas Future
Check out My Texas Future for more college and career planning information! It's a great site that also has direct admissions information for 25+ schools in Texas!
Connect with your AHS/DNG Counseling team!
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