Wolfpack Weekly Grades 9 - 12

On Friday, February 14th, our high school students will participate in our third annual Adulting Day—a day dedicated to teaching practical life skills that aren't typically covered in the classroom but are essential for adulthood. The goal of this event is to answer the question: What do you wish you had learned in high school?

Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to choose four different teacher-led sessions from a wide range of topics. Previous sessions have included everything from managing a bank account to sewing on a button, and much more in between! This year, we’re excited to offer a variety of topics designed to help our students become more confident and capable as they transition into adulthood.

Additionally, a representative from Delaware County Community College will host sessions for our 10th and 11th graders to explore Dual Enrollment opportunities, providing them with valuable insight into how they can begin earning college credits while still in high school.

Adulting Day promises to be both educational and fun, and we are looking forward to another successful event that will help our students build important life skills.

Upcoming College Admissions Counselor Visits to AGCS:

Chestnut Hill College February 5th

US Air Force February 6th

Manor College February 18th

Worcester Polytechnic Institute March 21

Washington and Jefferson April 8th

*Students must sign up by email Mrs. Alaxson or accessing Naviance.

FAFSA Completion Help through PHEEA:

PHEAA Statewide Virtual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) Completion Workshop—Join us for virtual one-on-one assistance during our FAFSA Completion Workshop on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. We offer four 30-minute sessions from 5:00 to 7:00 PM (ET). Registration is only required for one family member, if you will be using the same device. If you plan to use two devices in two different locations, you can share the meeting link with other family members who need to join at their location. Register for this session.

Megan Alaxson, M.Ed.

11th and 12th Grade School Counselor

We are entering winter of your child's junior year. Below is a timeline that will help with postsecondary planning as you move from winter into Spring. More detailed information to come on Junior College Planning Night, course selection, and classroom presentations when we return in the new year.

WINTER & SPRING

• Investigate summer experiences.

• Register for senior year classes. Remember colleges will want to see a strong senior year course load including five academic core classes.

• Continue visiting colleges. Use local colleges to sample certain types of schools (single-sex, small liberal arts, larger university, etc.)

• Start building your college list based on your values and your research.

• Start researching scholarship opportunities.

• Testing

  • Select testing dates. Most likely your first ACT or SAT will take place between December and May. AGCS will offer the SAT to juniors on April 9th. More information to come closer to the test date. Juniors will use their ACT or CollegeBoard accounts to register for Saturday test days.

• Athletes

  • Send your sports resume and video to college coaches and fill out the athletic recruitment surveys on the college websites.

• Fine & Performing Arts Students

  • Explore how the audition and portfolio process works for college admission.

  • Build your portfolios and audition videos.

• All juniors will meet with their school counselor to ask questions about college choices, your senior year schedule, testing, and anything else you're curious about. Mrs. Alaxson will schedule these meetings.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The Avon Grove Charter School yearbook is a one of a kind publication. It’s a limited edition collection of stories and events from the school year, and now is your opportunity to reserve a copy and make sure your student doesn’t miss out on remembering and sharing this special time in their lives with their classmates for years to come. The 2025 yearbook is on sale now for $65.00 if purchased by January 1st. The price will increase after this date, but act now and make this purchase a great holiday gift for your son or daughter!

For your convenience you have several purchasing options:

• Easiest option: Order online at www.sscyearbooks.com
• Fill out the order form (attached), and mail your order directly to Student Services Company (address on order form)
• Phone Student Services Company directly 610.539.1330
• Fax your order form directly to Student Services Company 610.539.6530

The yearbook staff has been working hard putting together a great book, so don’t delay, and purchase your yearbook today!!

Thank you,
Student Services Company
Publisher of the 2025 Avon Grove Charter School Yearbook

• February 14 - Early Dismissal
• February 17th - School Closed Presidents Day