June 13th ACT Cancelled

The June 13, 2020 ACT test at Ashland High School has been cancelled due to the statewide directive for school buildings to not be open to the public until at least June 30. It is unclear at this time if there will be any alternative locations that are still holding tests or not, although we believe it is highly unlikely that there will be testing in Ohio due to the order for buildings to remain closed until June 30.

​Please look for an email sent directly from ACT to the account you registered for the test with. This email will provide information about future testing, and how to switch your June registration to another test option. 

Hello Class of 2020!

Here is a link to complete the senior exit survey. In order to make sure your final transcript is sent to the correct college, military recruiter or job site at the end of the year, we need to have the most current information on file.

*Students that applied for scholarships, the survey asks you to list them however, this is not including local scholarships done through the guidance office or ones through the Ashland County Community Foundation-we will report those for you. 

Senior Exit Survey Link

Please contact Mrs. Deppen or Mrs. Hartman with any questions. 

P.S. Please make sure you only fill out the survey once. I will continue to send REMINDs and emails to ensure all students complete the survey. 

For those students taking CCP classes at a local campus such as Ashland U, NC State, or OSU-Mansfield, you must return ALL textbooks at the end of your college semester.
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​Starting Monday (April 27th) a table will be set up in the vestibule (main entrance) of ​​Ashland Middle School since AHS is closed due to construction.

• Please complete the sheet of paper and rubber band it to your pile of books so we can track who returned their books.
• Remember, CCP textbooks are property of Ashland City Schools and must be returned so you're not charged for them.
• The absolute last day to return CCP textbooks to AMS will be Monday, May 18 (but feel free to drop them off as soon as you're done with them so you don't forget!)

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Good luck with final exams and wrapping up your CCP courses - - -You got this! 

​Are you interested in taking CCP classes at AHS next year, but haven't had the chance to take the Accuplacer test or qualify from an ACT test? 

Good news! North Central State College (NCSC) has developed a way for you to take the Accuplacer remotely in your home. You must contact Casey Kelley in order to schedule a day and time to test. Since this test is offered by NC State, you will work directly with Casey to arrange for testing. 

A few things before contacting Ms. Kelley:

1. You MUST have applied online to the NC State CCP program before you are able to test. I believe most you did this prior to putting your name on the Accuplacer sign-up sheet, but here's the link to create an account and complete the CCP application if you still need to do so: 
https://ncsc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Admissions/Pages/Welcome.aspx . 

2. You need to take the NextGen Reading test and the Writeplacer (Writing) test. To qualify for CCP, you need to earn at least a 250 score on the Reading test AND/OR at least a 5 on the Writing test. You do not have to take the math portion of the Accuplacer test since we currently do not offer any math CCP classes in our building. 

3. The Accuplacer test is FREE the first time you take it. If you do not qualify based on your test scores, you can either pay to re-test or you can work with your counselor to select other classes to take that are non-CCP. 

4. If you are no longer interested in taking the Accuplacer test, please let your counselor know. 

Below is information from NC State. Feel free to contact Casey ASAP to schedule your test - - - Good luck! 

I need to take the Accuplacer test – now what?
Please reach out to Casey Kelley at ckelley@ncstatecollege.edu to
schedule a test date and time. In your email request, please include your first name, last name and an email
address you can be contacted. Before scheduling an Accuplacer, you must have already applied to NCSC. 

Prepare & preview sample tests on the Accuplacer Website (https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice) CCP Students will be offered the following test sections with NCSC: Next Generation Reading, WritePlacer and Advanced Algebra (again, you will only need to take the Next Gen Reading and Writeplacer tests). 

What important information do I need to know for taking my Accuplacer test remotely?
Your Scheduled Test Date and Time:
Once you have scheduled your test date and time, you are required to login at that time to take your test.
Instructions for taking your test along with your voucher number will be emailed to you the day before your
test. Testing is scheduled Monday-Friday usually at 9:00am, 10:00am or 2:00pm (subject to availability).

How long does the Accuplacer test take to complete?
If you are taking all three sections (Reading, WritePlacer and Math) the test may last anywhere between 1.5-2
hours. Please note that the Reading and Math sections are not timed, however, the WritePlacer is timed for
one hour.

Technology and Room Requirements:
You will need to have access to a laptop/computer and access to the internet to complete the Accuplacer
remotely. If you only have access to a Chromebook, please reach out to Casey Kelley at
ckelley@ncstatecollege.edu before your scheduled test date as further technology requirements are required.

You can verify that your system meets Accuplacer’s technology requirements here.
• If any part of the system check fails, please make the recommended updates and run the system verification
again.
Please test in a room free of distractions, noise and other individuals. You are allowed to have blank scratch
paper and a pen/pencil. The calculator for your test will appear on the screen.

Once I complete my test, how will I retrieve my scores?
Once you complete your test, you will receive an email from Casey Kelley (ckelley@ncstatecollege.edu) with a
copy of your scores and a quick debrief of what they mean.

To help Ashland students who want to earn credits over the summer, Ashland High School will accept summer school high school credit from various accredited online summer school programs. All registration and payments should be completed through the summer school provider of your student’s choice. If your student chooses to take online summer school classes, please complete the Credit Flexibility Form (located at the end of this post, and on the front page of the guidance website) sign and return it to the AHS Guidance Office either by mail, email, or drop off to AMS. Our mailing address is: 

ATTN: AHS GUIDANCE
Ashland High School
1440 King Road
Ashland, OH 44805 

Below is the contact information for TRECA online summer school, an online summer school program that AHS students have successfully used in the past. Also provided is a list of the most commonly taken TRECA Summer School class(es). The deadline to register is June 5th by 11:59PM 

TRECA Website: https://treca.org/programs/summer-school

Online course registration opens April 8th, and closes June 5th, at 11:59 PM Classes begin on June 10, 2020 and must be completed by August 5, 2020 by 4:00 PM 

• Cost is $95 per 1⁄2 credit course 

Ashland High School Course offered through TRECA
American Government (11th & 12th)- students must take Government "A"
Economics (11th & 12th)- students must take BOTH Economics AND Financial Literacy (effective 20-21 school year and beyond)
Health (9-12th)
Physical Education (9-12th)

*Students may also use TRECA for credit recovery (must have it approved by their counselor)

​Attention Seniors who have taken or are taking CCP classes: 
 
If you are planning on attending college, you will need to request official college transcripts from all the colleges you've taken CCP courses from and have them sent to the college you are planning to attend. While your college courses are listed on your Ashland High School transcript, colleges will only officially accept the credits from an official college transcript. Each official college transcript will cost some money (usually anywhere from $3 - $7 for an official copy). Be sure you know the exact address of where you should have your CCP college transcripts sent to the college you are attending next year. 
 
If you are currently taking CCP classes this Spring 2020 semester, wait until the semester is over and your final grades have been posted. If you send too early, there won't be grades for current classes and you'll just have to re-send again and re-pay to send another copy.
 
One helpful hint is to also request copies of your college transcript to be sent to yourself. Keep them sealed when they arrive in the mail, and then take them with you when you go to your college orientation to schedule your courses. The academic advisor you meet with may not have received your transcripts yet, so having your own copy will be helpful. 
 
Here is info on requesting an official transcript from NC State: 
https://ncstatecollege.edu/student-services/student-records/  (Click on the brown box at the top of the page that says "Request Official Transcript"
 
Here is info on requesting an official transcript from Ashland U: 
https://www.ashland.edu/administration/office-records-and-registration/transcript-request  
 
Here is info on requesting an official transcript from Ohio State-Mansfield (Click on "Current Students"):
https://registrar.osu.edu/alumni/index_transcript.asp  
 
Here is info on requesting an official transcript from University of Akron-Wayne College (for students who have taken CCP French/Spanish at AHS - - You'll click on "Official Academic Transcript Request through MyAkron" and then have to log onto your MyAkron account. You can contact the Akron IT Dept if you don't remember your MyAkron login information):
https://wayne.uakron.edu/student-services/forms.dot  
 

​For help with a school Chromebook, signing in to web sites, or other computer questions, you may contact the Arrow Help Team.

​Call 419-289-4500 or e-mail computerhelp@goarrows.org

Hours 
Mon-Fri: ​8 AM to 8 PM 
Saturdays: 8 AM to 12PM

Hi Arrows!
While stuck at home, it’s important to still keep both your mind and body active! Here are some free fitness/yoga apps (some only have a free-trial period) to check out! Also, here's an article for 12 ways to stay fit and healthy while you're self-isolating: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/health/health-advice/a31697332/staying-fit-healthy-self-isolating/
 
Gold’s AMP: Usually only available free to Gold’s Gym members, it’s currently free to everyone through May 31st. This app offers 600 cardio and strength workouts.
Nike Training Club: This app lets you filter out exactly what type of workout you want, based on different criteria, including what muscle groups you want to work, what type of equipment you have or the time you have to spend.
7 Minute Workout: Offers quick workouts without the need for equipment, and you can even compete with friends.
FitOn: Offers classes from celebrity trainers, as well as some special guests including Gabrielle Union and Jonathan Van Ness.
Peloton: You don’t need a bike to workout with their app, which offers a variety of workouts including running, strength, cycling, yoga and meditation. The app isn’t free, but there is a 90 day free trial offered right now.
Yoga for beginners: A great app if you want to try yoga for the first time. It offers videos that take you through the poses and breath work. 

Check out these youtube videos!
Joe Wick's Free Daily Kids Workouts: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1/featured
Thunderstruck Burpees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUCjeSikSN4
Bring Sally Up Squat Challenge: https://youtu.be/bql6sIU2A7k

Hi Arrows!
​Here's some fun information about your counseling team you may not have known before!

Mrs. Thomas
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Movie: Return to Me
Favorite Food: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Favorite Dessert: I prefer salt! When we go out to eat w/friends, when they're ordering dessert I'll get my appetizer!
Favorite Summer Activity: Family vacations (we go on the same trips every year - I LOVE the traditions!), fireworks, fireflies, working in my garden, going to the cabin/lake that I grew up at on my grandparents' farm
Best way to relieve stress: What I usually do: Space out. What is actually most effective: going for a walk, getting outside, or yoga
Advice for students while they're away: ​Figure out ways to actually see people (virtually) and hear their voices. Don't just rely on silent forms of communication. I got to have a "virtual" check in with my cousins last night using Facebook Messenger Video. It was easy and simple, and it was SO GOOD to hear their voices and laugh together. Also, we've been taking family walks every day with our dogs. One of our dogs, Macy, has gotten obese (I know - - it's awful!) I'm grateful for this time to force us to slow down and have time to do things like family walks and working to get Macy healthier again. 
A message to the class of 2020: You guys - - - my heart goes out to you! You were born around 9/11 and now you're graduating during a global pandemic. It's crazy! I have no doubt you will find innovative and creative ways to still try to do as much as virtually possible to go through traditions. It's okay to grieve the things you are losing out on, but I hope you figure out ways to turn that energy into making the best of it as possible. We can't control so many of the things going on, but we can control our own thoughts and behavior. Reach out to each other. Stay connected. Find humor in it. Write good ole fashion handwritten notes to the people who have positively impacted your education and send them the notes.
Something students may not know about you: For a brief moment in time, I was part of a group that held a Guinness Book of World record! My college (Miami University) hosted an alumni event where couples could come and renew their vows (because - for whatever reason - Miami has a higher-than-average percentage of grads who marry each other and are known as "Miami Mergers." My husband and I are Miami Mergers!) So, we participated in this fabulously cheesy event, and it was a world record! It became really popular and other colleges across the country started doing this with their alum so I think the record only lasted about 6 weeks or so. 

Mr. Grissinger
​Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Movie: Die Hard
Favorite Food: Dr. Pepper
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 
Favorite Summer Activity: Coaching my kids' baseball and softball
Best way to relieve stress: Running
Advice for students while they're away: Take care of your
school work and yourself each day by doing things you enjoy.
A message to the class of 2020: You have survived so many
​crazy events in your life. Stay strong, stick together, and you will crush this too.
Something students may not know about you: I can sit and watch TV all day long

Mrs. Hartman
​Favorite Color: Teal, Pink and SPARKLES!
Favorite Movie: The Mummy, and the Pirates of the Caribbean (yes, all 5)
Favorite Food: Spaghetti & Meatballs (I also love a good turkey sandwich)
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:  Mint Chocolate Chip & Pistachio
Favorite Summer Activity: Kayaking
Best way to relieve stress: Petting my cats & crafting! I love to make anything myself: cards, mason jar projects, floral projects and just anything in between!
Advice for students while they're away: Spend some time away from the screen! Play an old-fashion board game or Go Fish!
A message to the class of 2020: You will always remember your senior year at Ashland High School :)
Something students may not know about you: I am very into a good skincare routine! Always wash your makeup off before going to bed, and wash your face in the morning. I love experimenting with face masks, eye masks, and lip scrubs (DIY beauty products are posted below!).

Mrs. Barlow
​Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Movie: A Muppet's Christmas Carol
Favorite Food: Homemade Italian
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:  All of it! Coffee gelato with chocolate sauce
Favorite Summer Activity: Going to the beach
Best way to relieve stress: Hot tea and a good book
Advice for students while they're away: Do things you enjoy.  Focus on one day at a time.
A message to the class of 2020: You are an amazing group of students. You have had obstacles in the past and overcame them.  You can overcome this too.  You've got this!
Something students may not know about you: I'm afraid to drive over large/high bridges

Mrs. Deppen
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Movie: All of the Harry Potter movies and the Indiana Jones trilogy!
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Velvet original Vanilla Ice Cream with Hersey's syrup or Velvet Raspberry Fudge Cordial 
Favorite Summer Activity: Spending time with my granddaughters at the park!
Best way to relieve stress: Playing with my granddaughters
Advice for students while they're away: Stay focused on your academics as best you can, stay in contact with friends - text or call, and relax doing things you enjoy.
A message to the class of 2020: This senior year is one of life's lessons you will never forget. Do not assume that things will remain the same because they never do. Life is about dealing with change as it happens, finding the strength in your soul, and being the Master of your own destiny!
Something students may not know about you: You might not know that your parents probably had my husband, Jim Deppen as a science teacher at AMS or a football, wrestling or throwers coach in the past - ask them!

Scholarships:
Any scholarships that are due back to AHS GUIDANCE can either be mailed, dropped off, or scanned/emailed (preferred) to either Mrs. Hartman jehartma@goarrows.org or Mrs. Deppen rudeppen@goarrows.org

Scholarship Link: http://arrowsguidance.weebly.com/scholarships.html

Delta Kappa Gamma: due March 26th to guidance
Rowsburg Lions: due March 27th to guidance
Kiwanis: due April 3rd to guidance
Multiple: due April 17th to guidance


Transcripts:
Students that need transcripts sent to colleges should contact Mrs. Deppen at rudeppen@goarrows.org or 419-289-7968 Ext. 3307. Students that need transcripts sent for scholarship purposes can contact Mrs. Deppen or their counselor.