Check out this article on helping teens with their self-improvement. It's all about balance! While wanting to improve oneself can be a great thing, we are tasked with helping our teens as they work through a lot of emotions, and inside and outside critics as they grow and develop.
Aledo High School will be sharing the Suicide Awareness Guidance lesson with students who were given permission from their parents to partake in the lesson. Parents did the opt IN form as part of their 2024-25 registration process.
This will be shown September 9th during Advisory.
Students who were not opted IN to the lesson will have an alternate placement for Advisory on September 9, and will not view the lesson.
A preview of the lesson can be found here: https://youtu.be/LTgawjWgT7o
Bound for Success- College & Career Coach
We are excited to continue our partnership with UTA and the Bound for Success program! The Bound for Success program is a partnership between UTA and Aledo ISD where a dedicated College and Career coach works on our campus 2 days per week. When here, Jayle will be working with students on college applications, financial aid, and so much more. While he does work for UTA, Jayle can partner with you to help you with any college or technical school application to ensure you have the support you need. Jayle has a wealth of knowledge in post-secondary planning and will work in partnership with our Counseling Team to bring another layer of service and support for our AHS students! We are so excited to welcome Jayle to our team!
Students can request to see him by scanning the "Request to see the Counselor" QR codes around the building. Students and parents can also reach out via email. jvongphakdy@aledoisd.org
Class of 2025--The time is NOW!
College Applications
If you are applying to a Texas public school, you may use the Apply Texas application that can be found HERE.
Most private schools will use the Common Application which can be found HERE.
If the school you are applying to does not use the Apply Texas or the Common Application for their application process, please visit the college’s admissions page and you will most likely find a link on their website to apply.
To Request Your Transcript
Please log into Major Clarity Account from your Aledo LaunchPad. We have attached a video on how to request a transcript and letter of recommendation HERE.
Please submit your college application before you request a transcript to be sent out on your behalf.
If you are using the Common Application to apply, we have attached a video HERE on how to connect your Common App account to Major Clarity. We have also attached a video HERE on how to invite your teacher to become an evaluator for your Common App.
College and Career Resources
Please visit the Aledo High School College and Career Readiness site HERE for helpful post-secondary information.
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)
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!
Connect with your AHS/DNG Counseling team!
Follow us on Instagram and X (twitter) and like our Facebook page (Aledo High School Counseling Department) for all things AHS Counseling and even some Bearcat fun! We will share upcoming dates, important information, and show you a look at AHS/DNG through our eyes.
