AVA Family Update

Our 23-24 school year has ended. Teachers are submitting final grades and I will publish them to the Aspen portal on Tuesday. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me.

I will be contacting any student who failed a course to discuss both implications and options moving forward by Thursday of next week.

I have the last guidance update included below. You will hear from me again on or about August 20th, but if you need something in the meantime, I work through the summer so don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your time.

Joseph Connor, AVA Principal

jconnor@attleboroschools.com

508.245.9948

AVA Guidance will have office hours next week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 7:30am - 2:30pm

Naviance

Over the summer, we strongly recommend all AVA students grades 9-11 continue to utilize the free online College and Career search tool Naviance. Juniors who are thinking about college: it is strongly recommended to take this time to do your research about different post-secondary schools and look up their Fall/Winter application deadlines. Every college has its own deadlines, and they will heavily determine what materials and when you need to have them ready by, so please start this task sooner than later. Email Ms Nellie (nng@attleboroschools.com) anytime if you forget your Naviance 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

NCAA Registration
Another kind reminder: students and families who are interested in participating in collegiate sports through the NCAA, please register online at the Eligibility Center website (linked HERE) sooner than later. Although you may register even after high school graduation, we strongly recommend doing so while still enrolled in high school to ensure a smoother transfer of school records and information. AVA's CEEB code for NCAA registration is: 220067.

Links to useful NCAA information:

Division I requirements
Division II requirements
Division III Information
General NCAA account info
Checklist of NCAA tasks for high school students

Financial Aid Workshop
AVA juniors, seniors, and families are invited to attend this free workshop next Monday, June 17th, from 4pm to 7pm on the AHS campus, A141 or the College and Career Center. Pizza and refreshments will be served starting around 5:30pm. There will be a MEFA presentation at 6pm, and juniors are strongly encouraged to attend at that time. 4pm-6pm will focus on giving direct help to seniors who may still need to complete the FAFSA or have FAFSA concerns. Hope to see you there!

ACT/SAT Registration
Spots are filling up quickly for Fall administrations, so please register sooner than later!

SAT: Click HERE to register. Click HERE to find and view seat availability for an SAT test location.

ACT: Click HERE for more information and to register. Click HERE to find an ACT test location.

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

Visit the Attleboro Public Schools 2024 Summer Learning Opportunities page to view summer reading suggestions and learning opportunities, including community resources, programs and events for all ages. Be sure to check back for continued updates throughout the summer months.

2024 Summer Learning Opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/SummerLearningAPS

The first meeting of the local Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group is on June 13, 2024. Hosted by the Attleboro Family Resource Center, the goal of this supportive group is to gather grandparents who are raising grandchildren to connect, provide support and resources, and learn that they are not alone. See the flier for more details. Questions can be directed to gmaina@oldcolonyymca.org

24-25 Transportation Application Open! New this year, all eligible students, including Kindergarten and First grade, who wish to ride the bus to/from any of the Attleboro Public Schools MUST complete the Transportation Application to secure transportation. The only exception to this is for those with specialized transportation needs listed in an IEP. Families should refer to the email sent on May 3, 2024, or visit the APS Transportation website for details: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation

June 12

• Last Day for Student Work Submission

June 14

• Last Day of School Grades 9-11