Welcome to the last quarter of high school!

FAFSA, What's the update?

PIMA Placement Tests

This Friday, March 29th.  Register with the link I sent to you on March 13th.

Civics, Wednesday after school.

CPR- Link in multiple emails.

ASVAB- April 17th.  Why does this matter?

Seals of Excellence- APPLY ASAP.  Due by April 19th.

Senior Reminders

Link: https://view.genial.ly/65e5d1da8bdc180014cd6d47/interactive-image-ahs-senior-reminders

Let's do something different.  For the next 12 minutes, let's just have a conversation.

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Don't forget that during Advisory on December 6, we have our Student vs Teacher Soccer game scheduled. Sign up in advance by going to this form: https://forms.gle/4EEzT1xPXFVckvwy7 

Construction Fair Career Days

There are many opportunities for students after high school, you just have to know where to look!

Class of 2024  🎓

With 1st quarter behind us, you all are that much closer to graduation day! We are so excited to celebrate you and all of your accomplishments. Before you are ready for that big day in May, there are some things YOU and your family need to be aware of and plan for to be prepared. Here goes!  

Rembrandt Grad Information 

Rembrandt Grad is the company that provides AHS seniors with graduation supplies. In the next week or so, you will receive an order packet from Rembrandt Grad during your English class. There are a lot of items in the packet. Keep this in mind as you go through the brochure:  

• Seniors that are walking in the graduation ceremony will, at the minimum, need to order a cap and gown.  

• All other items in the brochure are OPTIONAL.  

It is common for graduates to mail out graduation announcements to family and friends. You can order through Rembrandt or use other online companies (Shutterfly, Minted, Snapfish, Vistaprint, Zazzle).  

All orders are done directly through Rembrandt on their website:  rembrandtgrad.com. Please order before November 23rd. Orders will be delivered to our site in early April.  If you do not have an English class on campus, you can get the order packet from Ms. Sandate in the Athletics Office. 

Senior Pictures 

Yearbook and Photo Clubs will be hosting two full days of  Senior Portrait sittings, November 7 & 8, 2023, in Room 100. Our clubs will provide indoor and outdoor settings for your portraits.  Seniors are encouraged to dress up and come with props and ideas for poses. 

There is NO CHARGE​ for the portrait sittings.  The portrait of your choice will be included in our 2023-24 Panther Trails Yearbook, and several low-cost portrait packages will be available for purchase through May, 2024.  

You will come for your sitting during your Government or Economics class. If  you are absent on your day, make-up sittings will be available by appointment through December 8.  See Ms. Randall in 101 or Mr. Counts in 100 to schedule a make-up appointment. 

For those Seniors contracting with outside photographers for their senior pictures, you must submit a picture NO LATER than January 31, 2024 to be included in the yearbook. Email your photo file to lrandall@student.amphi.com. 

Graduation Speaker/Performer 

All graduating seniors are eligible to audition to be a graduation speaker/performer. We will select 3-4 students to speak during graduation. Information about auditions will be distributed at the end of March. Start thinking about whether you want to do this.  

Outstanding Debts  

Students that have any outstanding debts in the bookstore will NOT be allowed to walk at graduation. Start planning now! If you have outstanding debts or think you might, put together a plan NOW to square away your account so you are not hit with a big bill in May.  

What to do NOW 

Take care of your academics.  

• Finish 1st semester strong. Focus on being in class on time, turning in all your work, and working hard to crush final exams 

• All graduation requirements (earned credits) must be completed no later than May 10th by 4:05 PM. Online courses must be completed by the end of the school day on May 8th. Only coursework completed before these deadlines will count towards participation in graduation. 

Meet deadlines.  

• There are a lot of things to do in the 2nd semester (please see attached timeline). Make sure you stay informed about what you need to complete for your big day in May.  

Late October – Early November, 2023

Seniors receive graduation supplies ordering information. Place orders for cap and gown by November

23rd at REMBRANDTGRAD.COM

• Middle of April, 2024

Rembrandt will deliver pre-ordered caps/gowns during both lunches.

• Friday, April 19th, 2024

o Senior Honors Convocation information and Seals of Excellence applications DUE. More information

will follow from Mr. Parham.

ASU here today during 4th hour!

U of A Next Steps workshop tomorrow during 3rd hour

NAU during Advisory Period on Wednesday.  (Remember you will need your planner signed for this one.)

GCU here Thursday during 3rd hour

Pima and Scholarships

We are going to be having the Pima College Fair on Halloween Day from 9:15 to 12:15 in Panther Hall.  Many different Programs will be there!  Teachers will be encouraged to bring their classes over to Panther Hall to hang out for 15 to 30 minutes.  Students can talk to the programs that they would like information about.

Pima Merit and Pima Excellence scholarships are open!!!  Do you have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher?  If so, it is a great idea to apply for these scholarships.  All you need this year is a transcript (which any counselor can give you).

Amphi Scholarship Group Lunch Bunch  (GLB)

Starting during both lunches in Gear Up on November 1.  Email with questions.

Pima Certificate programs  |   Fafsa Eligible (y/n)

• Translation & Interpretation Studies (Spanish/English) -  Unknown

• Accounting - Bookkeeping - Yes

• Accounting - Enrolled Agent (Tax preparer) - Yes

• Advanced Business - Yes

• Advanced Culinary Arts - Yes

• Architectural Technician - Yes

• Baking & Pastry Arts - Yes

• Basic Business - Yes

• CAD Technician - Yes

• Civil Engineering CAD Technician - Yes

• Culinary Fundamentals - Yes

• Hotel & Restaurant Management - Yes

• Human Resources - Yes

• IT Support Specialist - Yes

• Medical Office Clerk - Unknown

• Office Assistant I - Unknown

• Dental Assisting - Yes

• Fitness Professional - Yes

• Medical Assistant - Yes

• Therapeutic Massage - Yes

• Plumber - Yes

• HVAC-R Technician - Yes

• Electrician - Yes

• Automotive Mechanics - Yes

• Emergency Medical Technology - No

• Basic Social Services - Yes

• Early Childhood Assistant Educator - Yes

• Fire Science Academy Track - Yes

Link to Pima Academic Programs.

end of the line-Senior checklist

• Grad Check with your counselor (if you are unsure of graduation status).  If you are unsure about passing a class this semester, talk with your teacher.

• Senior Exit Survey- Required. https://forms.gle/ajPCjXpQ2vH6hidf7

• Grad Walk- Sign up today!  Link to sign up: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=H47bQASvu061kXC8bQMFpZQYfYezLcpNgzx2mS7UtC5UQVRLTTlPNFZXQURCTlNFQ0pEVERCTTBFNC4u

  • Grad Walk video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ1Q65uJV0I

• Seals of Excellence: Due to your department head TOMORROW!  This is for honors, cords, and sashes.   Descriptions here: https://www.amphi.com/Page/21425  Pick up the paper application in the office.

• Senior Sign - Available now in the Gear Up Student Center!  

• Cap and Gown - If you didn't get yours already, head over to the athletics office or bookstore. If you haven't ordered one yet, either talk with an administrator or go to Rembrandt Grad at 2927 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716 Open Saturday, 9:30-12pm.

• Decision Day- application deadline- part of your senior exit survey.  You can also speak directly with Ms. Lidbetter in Gear Up.  (Stars and photos!)

• FAFSA  :) :) :)  

• Pima Merit scholarship deadline- 6/29/23  You need a 2.5GPA or higher.

• Graduation Agreements

• Graduation Speakers

  • If you are interested in auditioning, please complete the form using the link by 4:30 PM on April 28 : https://forms.office.com/r/y2qFBEa7xS  

SCHOLARSHIP FRENZY!

what is earn to learn?

what is ish?

What is Pima Merit/ Excellence?

What is FAFSA?

What do they (almost) all have in common? 

Seniors... What do you need?

• FAFSA?  It's not too late.

• Planning, talk to me, your counselor, your Gear Up coach... anyone.

• Applications

• Military contacts

• ANYTHING.... 

If you think you are done, but a little unsure.  Email me and I will tell you what I know.

Pima Certificate programs  |   Fafsa Eligible (y/n)

• Translation & Interpretation Studies (Spanish/English) -  Unknown

• Accounting - Bookkeeping - Yes

• Accounting - Enrolled Agent (Tax preparer) - Yes

• Advanced Business - Yes

• Advanced Culinary Arts - Yes

• Architectural Technician - Yes

• Baking & Pastry Arts - Yes

• Basic Business - Yes

• CAD Technician - Yes

• Civil Engineering CAD Technician - Yes

• Culinary Fundamentals - Yes

• Hotel & Restaurant Management - Yes

• Human Resources - Yes

• IT Support Specialist - Yes

• Medical Office Clerk - Unknown

• Office Assistant I - Unknown

• Dental Assisting - Yes

• Fitness Professional - Yes

• Medical Assistant - Yes

• Therapeutic Massage - Yes

• Plumber - Yes

• HVAC-R Technician - Yes

• Electrician - Yes

• Automotive Mechanics - Yes

• Emergency Medical Technology - No

• Basic Social Services - Yes

• Early Childhood Assistant Educator - Yes

• Fire Science Academy Track - Yes

Link to Pima Academic Programs.

Let's Keep it simple.  What do you need to complete your FAFSA?

To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will need:

• The link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

• Your Social Security Number

• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)

• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)

• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)

• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

• An FSA ID to sign electronically. (Link for this: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing)

If you are a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).