AHS/DNG Counselor's Corner
March 2026
2026-27 Course Selection Review
After Spring Break, students will be able to log into Ascender Student Portal to verify their course selections for the 2026-27 school year.
An email will be sent with instructions on how to verify courses, and a Google form will be used for students to sign off that they have viewed them.
If a change needs to be made, students are allowed 1 change (not including off periods once a student becomes CCMR met) and a Google form will be used to request a change as well.
More than 1 change will not be honored. Changes must be requested via the Google form to be considered.
Coffee with the Counselors- Date Change
Our next Coffee with the Counselors event (March 5) has been cancelled. We will meet again in April!
Counseling Support Plan- Mrs. Alexander welcomes new baby!
We want to share an update regarding our counseling office. Ms. Alexander will be out on maternity leave for the remainder of the school year.
During her absence, our counseling team will continue to fully support all students. Ms. Fuller will serve as the primary point of contact for students in Ms. Alexander’s alpha (C-G). Ms. Walker and Ms. Hackfeld will also be assisting to ensure all student needs are met in a timely manner.
If your student would typically reach out to Ms. Alexander, please contact Ms. Fuller, and she will make sure you are connected with the needed resources.
We are committed to providing consistent support and look forward to partnering with you throughout the remainder of the year. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
🎓 FAFSA Deadline Approaching!
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is officially open!
The FAFSA remains one of the most important steps in securing college funding. Families should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible to maximize financial aid eligibility. Completing the FAFSA is a Texas high school graduation requirement. Families who choose not to complete the FAFSA must submit a state-approved opt-out form instead.
To ensure your student receives Prom and graduation tickets, we must have either the FAFSA confirmation or opt-out form on file. Please upload your document using the link below — this is the only way to submit your information. We cannot accept paper copies or email submissions.
👉 Class of 2026 FAFSA Completion
Need help? Visit the AHS Counseling CCR website for resources, or meet with a UTA Go Center mentor during lunches for one-on-one assistance. Our partners at UTA have shared this video to help you!
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!
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