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Join us for the Avon Advanced Learning Center's Class of 2013 meetings on April 24-25, 2012. Our agenda includes important topics such as self-advocacy, self-directed learning, and using technology responsibly with each student receiving a laptop. Learn about upcoming college visits, scholarship opportunities, and using tools like Naviance for career exploration. Our senior guidance team, including Mrs. Linda Christy and Mr. Dave Shelbourne, will be available to answer your questions about navigating post-secondary paths and preparing for your future.
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Avon Advanced Learning Center Class of 2013 Meetings April 24-25, 2012
Avon Advanced Learning Center • Mrs. Bode, Assistant Principal • AALC Overview • Self-Advocacy • Self-Knowledge • Self-Directed Learning
One-to-One Computing • Every student has a laptop • Student responsibility • Care of laptop • Laptop bag • Liable for loss or damage • Charged battery • Appropriate use/content
Dates to Remember for Laptops • Early July – Outlook email accounts open – check the ALC webpage • Early July – Tutorial video on ALC webpage • Have a laptop by July 18 or 25 and bring it to one of the Senior Days
Student E-mail • Personal Accounts • Educational Accounts
Student Technicians • Students on-call each period • Can assist students with software/network issues
Senior Guidance • Mrs. Linda Christy A-Fe • Mrs. KaNeasha Koebcke Fi-R • Mr. Dave Shelbourne S-Z
Your Possible Paths • Postsecondary study • 4 year college, 2 year college, technical school • Military • Recruiters during lunches • Military Academies • Entering workforce
What you can do now • College visits this summer and fall • Use Naviance for • Career inventories • College match and scattergrams • College applications • Teacher recommendations • Scholarships
Please Note • Private schools can be as or more affordable that public universities. FAFSA and financial workshop days will happen during the school year. • Common Application goes live August 1, but you can start essays now. • College Go Week is September 24. • Your counselors want to get to know you – visit them regularly!
Senior Days July 18 and 25 Get your… • Laptop certified (either rented or brought from home) • ID, parking tag, locker, and schedule • Buy Senior Swag from the Ozone
Unique Opportunities for 12-13 • ALC Student Advisors • English 12 – Senior Projects
Avon Advanced Learning Center Supporting students transitioning from high school to their post-secondary experience