We would like to communicate the following information from the High School Guidance Office:
Keystone Testing: All across Pennsylvania students are required to participate in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment Keystone Exams. Keystone Exams are designed to measure student performance on the Pennsylvania Core Standards related to the categories of writing, listening, speaking, science, and mathematics.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will be sending out specific numerical score reports to the High School starting on January 5, 2022, from PDE to be delivered to all parents/guardians and students. We understand the concern for not receiving numerical score reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Education before re-testing. It will ensure numerical score reports are sent home immediately when delivered to the district in January 2022. The district is not responsible for the delay of score reporting as per PDE.
In order to comply with state and federal guidelines, any student that is currently in 9th, 10th or 11th and has completed an end of unit Pennsylvania System of School Assessment course and whom did not score proficient/advanced on the Spring 2021 Keystone may complete the re-take Keystone Exam on the following listed days. Letters were delivered for students that are scheduled to re-test. All rosters are posted outside the High School main office.
- Literature (ELA) and Make-Ups: December 7, 2021 – December 10, 2021
- Algebra I and Make-Ups: January 4, 2022 – January 7, 2022
- Biology and Make-Ups: January 10, 2022 – January 13, 2022
FAFSA and Financial Aid for Seniors and Families: Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be offering several financial aid webinars for high school seniors and families. PHEAA Access Partners will be discussing the FAFSA application process and what comes next for students. Below are details about each webinar.
FAFSA Line by Line Overview Presentation
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Access Partners will present an overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. They will guide students and families through a step-by-step process of filing the FAFSA and state grant application.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 6 p.m.
My FAFSA is Filed… What’s Next? Presentation
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Access Partners will present information on the steps after completing the FAFSA Application. They will discuss the financial aid process, strategies to review and understand financial aid notifications, and how to compare different types of aid.
Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 6 p.m.
SAT Prep Course- Penn State Beaver: Penn State Beaver is offering on-campus SAT Prep courses this winter and spring of 2022. Following The Official SAT Study Guide, this 18-hour course will emphasize:
—the new format of the SAT, including eight key changes to the SAT
—the recommended order for taking the test
—four components of the exam, reading, writing and language, math, and the optional essay.
—a copyrighted approach to solving analogy questions
—math skills including problem solving and data analysis
—advantages and disadvantages of guessing
—ways to reduce the time needed to answer questions
—SAT scoring and how to compute a score on sample
—online tools and practice problems
Session I
Location: Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061
Saturdays, January 22 through February 26, 2022 (snow date March 5)
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Exam Date: March 12, 2022
Session II
Location: Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061
Saturdays, March 19 through April 30, 2022 (no class April 16)
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Exam Date: May 7, 2022
Session III
Location: Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061
Saturdays, April 23 through May 28, 2022
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Exam Date: June 4, 2022
Cost of each session is $299 and is due at the time of registration.
Click HERE To register for a session or call 724-773-3700.
Exam Info: Registration for the National SAT exam is not included in the SAT Review Course. You must register for the exam at the College Board website- www.collegeboard.org
Additional SAT/ACT Practice Tests
For Free SAT Practice Tests visit:
Free Official SAT Practice Tests | College Board
For Free ACT Practice Tests visit:
CCBC Aim for the Future Friday: Friday, January 28, 2022: Current Sophomores and Juniors will have the opportunity to visit CCBC Main Campus and explore any of the following High School Academies:
- Aviation
- Criminal Justice
- Construction
- Education
- Health
- STEM
In addition, current Seniors interested in attending CCBC in the fall will also have the opportunity to visit and meet with the CCBC Admissions Team on this day. Lunch, transportation, games, and prizes will be provided. There are a limited number of students permitted to attend. Please sign up in the Guidance Office by January 14, 2022.
Scheduling: Second Semester 2022: January 12, 2022 – January 15, 2022: Please have your student make an appointment with their grade level counselor in the Guidance Office for any requested schedule changes or additions. We ask all students to have a parent/guardian signature on file for approval. Please call the High School Guidance Office with questions.
Scholarship Information: All scholarships received through the AAHS Guidance Department are posted on The Ambridge High School District Guidance website. Please be sure to review the website for all available scholarships at: www.ambridge.k12.pa.us – Services – Guidance and Counseling. Please contact Mrs. Gantz at 724-266-2833, ext. 2419 for additional information.
Western Pennsylvania Psychological Services: WPPC Counseling Services are offered via the Positive Steps Counseling Program for any student interested in counseling services during the school day at Ambridge Area High School. Students may enroll with parent/guardian permission for individual therapy during the course of the school day in the Guidance Office. Any questions can be directed to Erin Zimmerman at 724-266-2833, ext. 2223 or to the Guidance Office at 724-266-2833, ext. 2377 for enrollment.
Save the Date: Upcoming Information from the High School Guidance Office coming January 2022:
- Scheduling for the 2022-2023 School Year: January 17, 2022 – February 4, 2022
- ASVAB: February 28, 2022
- ACT: April 5, 2022
- PSAT 8-9: April 20, 2022
- PSAT 10: April 27, 2022
We wish you all a wonderful and safe holiday break!
Thank you,
Mia Gantz, 11th-12th Grade Counselor
Chelsea Benedict, 9th-10th Grade Counselor
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