Access is a group of adult volunteers in coordination with the Counseling Department who work one-on-one with ANY EHS student to navigate the post-secondary planning process. The goal of Access is for every EHS senior to have a post-secondary plan before they graduate.
College search and application process (including help with essays)
Financial Aid (FAFSA/researching scholarships)
Registering for ACT/SAT and where to find free study materials
Administering Community College placement tests and study prep
Activity List/Resume and/or mock interviews for jobs
Field trips to Community Colleges
Career exploration
Summer enrichment opportunities
For the 2021-2022 school year, Access volunteers will be available in the College & Career Center (within the Media Center) on Thursdays from 8:45-3, or by appointment.
Students are referred by their Counselor, school liaison or teacher; or students may contact Ann Webster to be assigned an Access volunteer.
Julie Block, Counselor
Susan Phetsamone, Counselor
To create account, sign-up use Username: edinahs Password: hornets
Edina High School students now have access to LearningExpress Library, an online resource with a whole host of test prep materials, including the Accuplacer, PSAT, ACT and SAT. There are sample tests students can take and receive feedback on their answers. It also has review materials for core high school subjects (including math, English, social studies and science) as well as prep materials for a handful of AP tests.
Updated September 23, 2021