Pre-AP or AP English Summer Reading
- Rising Freshmen
- Rising Sophomores
- Rising Juniors
- Rising Seniors
The English department put together this list of required summer reading for students taking Pre-AP or AP English next year.
As a reminder, not doing your summer reading is not a reason a course change would be approved.
If you have questions about the readings, you can reach out to Staci Hammer shammer@aledoisd.org or Amber Wheeler awheeler@aledoisd.org
CCMR Met?
If you are a junior or senior, and become CCMR met over the summer, and would like to request an off period, please complete this form and your counselor will take a look prior to schedule release in August. CCMR/Off Period requests will not be processed by email, only via this form!
For CCMR questions, please check out the AISD Advanced Academic's CCMR site!
Verification of Enrollment (VOE)
While the Counseling office does not handle or distribute the Verification of Enrollment forms, we often get questions about them, so we wanted to share the information with you.
Students who will be receiving their driver’s license or driver’s permit this summer will need to request a VOE by filling out the VOE Request Form.
Please allow at least 48 business hours for a response. VOE forms will be emailed to you at the address you provide.
Please do not call or email from the DMV as the request cannot be processed immediately.
Any VOE provided to students during the last 5 days of school is good for the whole summer.
Coffee with the Counselors
Thank you to every parent who joined us this year for our Coffee with the Counselors meetings. We know you have a million things to do, and knowing you choose to come meet with us and build our parent/counselor relationships means so much. We also know that not everyone can join us each time, and want to share our presentation with you.
Having a healthy relationships with our teens is something we can achieve! The insight shared from seasoned parents really helped us all grow. And remember...taking care of yourself allows you to have the capacity to take care of others!
We look forward to more CWC events in the future. Look for the 2025-26 dates to come out in August!
DARN Summer College Search Series
Greetings from the Dallas-Fort Worth Admissions Regional Network!
My name is Amy Kobuck, and I am currently serving as the College Search Series (CSS) Chair. Each summer DARN hosts our signature event, the College Search Series, in the DFW area. The College Search Series is a program where we provide high school students with all the information they need to navigate their college search as well as the opportunity to meet admissions representatives from institutions throughout the country during the college fair portion of the event.
Our College Search Series events consist of a 1-hour general College 101 session followed by a college fair with member schools. These events are free and open to the public. Students, parents, and counselors can all register using the QR code on the flyer below or at StriveFair.com.
Summer College Applications and Transcripts
Our Just for Juniors night and Junior Conferences have concluded, and now is the time for the Class of 2026 to start making their post-secondary plans! We are here to help you as you start the planning and applying process!
College Applications
If you are applying to a Texas public school, you may use the Apply Texas application that can be found HERE.
Most private schools will use the Common Application which can be found HERE.
If the school you are applying to does not use the Apply Texas or the Common Application for their application process, please visit the college’s admissions page and you will most likely find a link on their website to apply.
College and Career Resources
Please visit the Aledo High School College and Career Readiness site HERE for helpful post-secondary information.
Our AHS Counseling website is always a great place to start! We have several pages there, but one especially for College & Career exploration.
In June, you will receive your student's High School Transcript. These will be mailed to the address on file in Ascender. this is the transcript your student will use for their College applications. As a reminder, only students in the top 10% receive a class rank. For more information on the AISD Academic Achievement guidelines, please click here.
Rising Seniors who apply to college over the summer and need their initial transcript sent, will use Major Clarity to request them. 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.
We look forward to our continued work with the AHS Class of 2026 and families! Time flies, so enjoy every moment!
2025-26 Common App Essay Prompts
The Common App released their essay prompts for the 25-26 application cycle this week! This is a great opportunity to look ahead so you are prepared for when applications open this summer!
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!
Follow us on Instagram and X (twitter) @AledoHSCouns and like our Facebook page - Aledo High School Counseling Department- for all things AHS Counseling and even some Bearcat fun! We will share upcoming dates, important information, and show you a look at AHS/DNG through our eyes.
AHS Counselors
Email: AHScounselors@aledoisd.org
Website: https://ahs.aledoisd.org/staff/counselors
Location: 1000 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, TX, USA
Phone: 817-441-8711
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063129766467&mibextid=2JQ9oc
Twitter: @AledoHSCouns