AHS/DNG Counselor's Corner
November 2026
AHS Testing
While counselors don't handle testing for AHS, we get lost of questions about testing and want to direct you to the right people! Here is the contact info for our testing department:
AHS Testing Coordinator: Silvia Marin smarin@aledoisd.org
TSI Testing: Claire Gay cgay@aledoisd.org
For more information: https://ahs.aledoisd.org/parents-students/resources/testing-information
AHS Live Testing Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQYuv6ryyk5jL4nVJNMoNohFV1-v202RtdLSk1fjJQbf_oItiT0DeCF6nelYCgeUT8tNG23ci0dOGZG/pub
We are excited to offer families an opportunity to recognize the teachers and staff members who make a difference in our students’ lives!
If a staff member has gone above and beyond, made your student feel supported, or helped make this school year a positive experience, we invite you to share your appreciation through our Staff Recognition Form.
Each submission will generate a certificate that we will print and present to the staff member before Thanksgiving Break. This is a simple way to let our teachers and staff know that their hard work, care, and dedication are noticed and appreciated.
Please submit your recognition by November 16.
Complete the Staff Recognition Form Here
Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible people who make Aledo High School a special place for our students!
Build Better Study Habits with the “Study Smart, Not Just Longer” Approach!
As students move through the semester, studying can start to feel like spending hours reviewing notes without knowing what they actually remember. Help your student shift from simply spending time studying to using strategies that improve understanding and recall.
Encourage your student to try these three study habits:
📚 Practice Retrieval: Instead of rereading notes over and over, close the notebook and try to explain the information from memory. Use flashcards, practice questions, or have someone quiz them.
⏰ Space It Out: Studying a little at a time over several days is more effective than trying to learn everything the night before a test. Encourage your student to review material for 15–20 minutes each day leading up to an assessment.
🎯 Mix It Up: Rather than practicing only what feels easy, encourage your student to spend time on the concepts they find most challenging. Switching between topics and problem types helps students learn when and how to apply what they know.
Parent tip: Instead of asking, “Did you study for your test?” try asking, “How are you going to check that you know the material without looking at your notes?” This encourages students to take an active role in learning and recognize the difference between familiar information and information they can confidently recall.
Less passive reviewing → more active practice → stronger learning. 🧡🖤
Seniors & Parents: Graduation Requirement Reminder
Before graduating from Aledo High School, every senior must complete BOTH requirements below. Students may complete the requirement or submit the appropriate opt-out form.
Senior Checklist
☐ 1. My Texas Future
Complete the required Direct Admissions election at My Texas Future, OR
Submit the signed My Texas Future opt-out form.
☐ 2. FAFSA/TASFA
Submit the financial aid opt-out form.
☐ 3. Upload Documentation for BOTH Requirements
Submit proof of completion or the appropriate signed opt-out form for each requirement using the AHS Graduation Requirement Completion Form.
Important Reminders
Both requirements must be completed before graduation.
Documentation must be uploaded through the AHS completion form. Email and paper copies cannot be accepted.
Both requirements must be completed before purchasing prom tickets or picking up graduation tickets.
Don't wait until spring! Take care of these items early to avoid delays.
Questions? Contact your Aledo High School counselor for assistance.
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!
This is now a graduation requirement for the State of Texas!
Beginning with the Class of 2027, Texas law requires graduating seniors to make an election regarding participation in the My Texas Future Direct Admissions program.
My Texas Future is an online platform developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) that helps students explore colleges, careers, programs, financial aid, and college application opportunities. The Direct Admissions program can also allow participating Texas colleges and universities to identify students who may be eligible for admission based on their academic information.
Every senior must complete ONE of the following before graduation:
OPTION 1 – Participate in My Texas Future:
Create or update your My Texas Future account and complete the required election to participate in the Direct Admissions program.
OR
OPTION 2 – Opt Out:
Submit the required, signed My Texas Future/Direct Admissions opt-out form.
Information is distributed to Seniors during fall of their Senior year on how to complete and verify this requirement.
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