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Summer 2023

SummerFun! High School Art classes at AHS for grades 9-12

Pottery, Beginning Jewelry Intensive, Learn to Sew, Introduction to Woodworking, Leatherworking, Drawing & Design Bootcamp

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In-Control Crash Prevention Training (Information Only)
High School & College Planning

Register at In-Control Crash Prevention In-Control Crash Prevention is a non-profit training program committed to helping reduce automobile crashes through hands-on training. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of teens nationwide and the main causes are speed and inexperience. Students and their families can learn safety skills that can only be taught at In-Control’s unique closed course environment. Learn how to handle skidding, panic stops, tailgating, and emergency lane changes. This 4.5 hour course has been highly recommended to us by CS Driving School as a way to better learn how to handle unexpected driving situations. Visit this link for a special Arlington Community Ed discount, class details, as well as insurance discounts for graduates of the class: In-Control Crash Prevention.
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You Can Afford College If...
High School & College Planning

Financial aid goes to families who plan and act in advance—before December of the child’s sophomore year of high school. Learn how to maximize your financial aid by understanding the process and why implementing strategies may increase a family’s eligibility even if you have a “high income” or own a business. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know your options and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees.
Spring 2024

College Essay: What Parents Should Know & How They Can Help
High School & College Planning

The college essay personal statement is arguably one of the most important pieces of writing a student will complete in high school. It is also a type of writing not commonly taught in the classroom—the personal narrative. Parents of high school juniors are invited to attend this one-session class to learn more about what admission officers seek in the personal statement. We will also cover approaches to answering common supplemental essay prompts and provide tips parents can use to support their student throughout the writing process.
Spring 2024

College Application Bootcamp
High School & College Planning

For AHS students only This four day course is designed for rising seniors who want help managing the many requirements of the college application process, and finetuning their essay. Work with AHS school counselors Danielle Rakowsky and Kathy Hirsch, along with English teacher Nicole Eidson to explore topics including: application time management and scheduling, resume-building, essay and supplement writing, interview preparation, and financial aid awareness. For AHS students only.
SummerFun! 2024

SAT Language Review
High School & College Planning

For Arlington residents only. Prepare for the Language section of the SAT in these courses timed for the May 4 digital exam (held at AHS). Become familiar with the types of questions and effective methods to handle them through practice tests. Individual analysis of these test results will reveal where improvement is needed for each student, and a post-test will be completed to measure progress. IMPORTANT! To each class bring: a fully charged laptop, a College Board ID and password, and the 2023 Official Digital SAT Study Guide by The College Board. Guides are available at the Book Rack at a discount or on Amazon using this link.
Winter 2024
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