AVA Family Update

As per usual, I have next week's schedule our usual guidance and community updates below.

I have several important announcements for you. The first is that we have a new person filling in for Math. Ms. Lori Carless is a respected Attleboro High School veteran that we are lucky to have fill in for Ms. Mellor's absence. She has access to all of Ms. Mellor's grades and Edgenuity rights. She will be hosting the google meets and providing feedback for students. She can be reached at lcarless@attleboroschools.com. The next two are both vitally important as well. See below for very important information for Seniors and MCAS retest information for students across grades.

Thank you for your time.

Joseph Connor, AVA Principal

jconnor@attleboroschools.com

508.245.9948

Attached below.

The MCAS dates are listed below in the Important Dates section. If you are required to come in for it, you and your family will receive an individualized email reminder next week. For those new to Massachusetts, these are graduation requirements and must be done in person.

There are many things to do prior to your graduation, even if you don't plan to be participating in person. As with all things AVA, you are entitled to participate in any and all in person AHS and community events.

A very detailed letter is attached below. Your first task (making sure we have your name on your diploma correctly) is due on November 1.

Naviance

All AVA students grades 9-12 have access to the online College and Career search tool Naviance. It is free to use and advertisement-free! Naviance is a great resource to utilize throughout high school, whether to take surveys to figure out possible career paths based on personal interests or looking up colleges that are the best match based on GPA and such. New students to AVA: please check your attleborops.net email for a Naviance password reset. Email Ms Nellie (below) anytime if you forget your password. Below are login instructions and recommended Naviance activities based on grade level.

Naviance Login page

9th grade - Career Cluster Survey

10th and 11th - Career Interest Profiler Survey

11th and 12th - College Search

ASVAB Military Exam

For juniors and seniors thinking about joining the military, taking the ASVAB exam is necessary. Thankfully, Attleboro High School administers this test on our campus twice a year, free of charge to our students! Here are the dates and sign up link:

Thursday, December 1, 2023 at 7:30 am

Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7:30 am

Registration: ASVAB

And here are some free online practice materials:

ASVAB Test Practice

How to study for ASVAB

Seniors - Helpful Lists

Here are a couple of checklists prepared by the AHS Guidance Dept. to help guide seniors throughout their final year of high school, especially through the college application process to those who will apply.

FAQ for seniors

2023-24 College Application Checklist

As always, please email me at nng@attleboroschools.com with any comments, suggestions, and concerns, or to make a virtual meeting appointment. Have a terrific weekend!

Visit the APS Community Fliers page to view the most recent events, opportunities, and resources happening within the Attleboro Community.

Monday, October 9

• Columbus Day—No School

Wednesday, October 25

• Trimester 1 Progress Reports Published

Friday, October 27

• School Picture Retake Day

Saturday, November 4

• SAT Exam

Tuesday, November 7

• No School- Professional Development Day

Wednesday and Thursday, November 8 and 9

• ELA MCAS Retests

Tuesday and Thursday, November 14 and 15

• Math MCAS Retests

Friday, November 10

• Veterans’ Day—No School

Friday, November 17

• Early Release - Professional Development Day

• Homecoming Dance 7-10 PM (More Info and Permission Slips Next Week)