Counselor Newsletter

Thank you for visiting the ARVA high school counselors' page. We hope you will find this newsletter helpful as you navigate your high school career.

Beginning with the graduating class of 2027, the state of Arkansas requires 75 hours of community service to graduate. Students should communicate with their counselor regarding this requirement.

Below is a link to the community service form that students should use to track their community service hours. It is recommended that students submit their hours at least once per school year. Students should reach out to their counselor regarding steps to submit their community service form.

It is the student's responsibility to perform the community service, collect signatures, and submit hours to their counselor.

Students are required by the state of Arkansas to complete CPR training for graduation. You need to check with your counselor to ensure that you have completed your required CPR certification PRIOR to graduation.

Students may complete online CPR training if needed. Once you pass the final test, you will receive a digital CPR card. You must take a screenshot of your card and email it to your counselor in order for your CPR training to be marked completed in the state system.

The state of Arkansas requires all student to pass the Arkansas Civic Exam with a score of 60% or higher in order to graduate high school. The Civics Exam is given each semester in an online session held by ARVA teachers. You need to check with your counselor to ensure that you have passed your required Civics Exam PRIOR to graduation.

• The free ACT is given each spring and is only for juniors. Lauren Throneberry will send out information to all juniors regarding signing up for the free ACT.
• If you want to take the ACT at any other time, you will need to go to the ACT website and register. You will have to choose a location near you to take the ACT.