AHS Counseling Department

09/10/2026

This event will have 18+ HBCU’s in attendance, educational and college planning resources for parents and students. In addition, this event is free. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-hbcu-awareness-recruiting-event

09/04/2026

Hey C**ts and Future C**ts!
Want to learn more about CTC, check this out:

09/01/2026

Hi C**ts 💚
A message from Notre Dame:
The University of Notre Dame's Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting ND on the Road events in your area, and we would appreciate your help to spread the word!

These events will include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. This is a great opportunity for you, your students and their families to learn more about Notre Dame.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Bishop Lynch High School
9750 Ferguson Rd
Dallas, TX
https://enrollment.nd.edu/register/NDOTR_091026_Dallas

Monday, September 14, 2026
6:30 p.m.
John Paul II High School
900 Coit Rd
Plano, TX
https://enrollment.nd.edu/register/NDTOR_091426_Dallas

08/28/2026

C**ts,
Just a quick reminder of deadlines approaching:
Honors Fine Arts Request form is due September 2 at 4:00 PM.
Students may begin earning Honors Fine Arts credit starting in 9th grade.

Students may earn a maximum of three years of Honors Fine Arts credit during high school.

Students may choose only one Fine Arts course per year to receive Honors-level credit.

Honors Fine Arts Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2N230JVRPRsUsSTjz0d9EZ3vu-HeICK9NVNprNOcswEY1Cg/viewform

GPA Exemptions are now open for junior and senior students and are also due September 2 at 4:00 PM.
If interested, you must apply using the GPA Exemption form link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqRO11Fns1cvgaFyttyHCYk-LlxBsmtTu42Zb2Lmltbrl6Bw/viewform

You will need to know the course code for the class (es) you will be GPA exempting, This course code can be found on your student self serve on the schedule tab under course column. Non credit classes (NC course codes) such as study halls, office aide, library aide or year 2/3/4 of cheer or drill DO NOT need to be GPA exempted because they are non credited classes

08/21/2026

C**ts! 💚
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08/21/2026

Hey C**ts 💚
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08/17/2026

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08/17/2026

08/13/2026

Good morning C**t Family:

Welcome back! As we begin another exciting school year, we’re looking forward to a successful year filled with growth, learning, and new opportunities. With that being said, GPA Exemptions are now open for junior and senior students. A student may take certain courses on a grade point average (GPA)-exempt basis in accordance with the following:

GPA-exempt courses shall be limited to juniors and seniors who have maintained a GPA of at least 7.00.

Courses beyond the credits required by the state for graduation may be taken as GPA- exempt courses, limited to two courses per semester, per student.

The student must declare his or her intent to take a course on the GPA-exempt basis within the first three weeks of class. This decision is final and cannot be rescinded.

The numerical grade earned on a GPA-exempt course shall be posted on the transcript with no grade points.

A third GPA exemption may be granted in a semester for band, choir, or orchestra if applied to a third- or fourth-year course that is paired with another course in the same program.

The intent of GPA exemptions is to encourage students to explore new or challenging subjects without fear of harming their GPA.

The deadline for GPA exemptions is September 2, 2026 at 4:00pm. After submitting your request, you will receive an email confirmation after submitting your request. If you do not receive the confirmation email that means your responses were not received. Keep the confirmation email until your request has been processed by the counselor.

If interested, you must apply using the GPA Exemption form link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqRO11Fns1cvgaFyttyHCYk-LlxBsmtTu42Zb2Lmltbrl6Bw/viewform

You will need to know the course code for the class (es) you will be GPA exempting, This course code can be found on your student self serve on the schedule tab under course column. Non credit classes (NC course codes) such as study halls, office aide, library aide or year 2/3/4 of cheer or drill DO NOT need to be GPA exempted because they are non credited classes

If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor.

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Nute A-Carr [email protected]

Casey Cars-F [email protected]

Kemp G-Hi [email protected]

Lopez Ho-Ma [email protected]

Spurlock Mc-Pl [email protected]

Poling Po-Smi [email protected]

Perez Smo-Z [email protected]

08/06/2026

📢 ATTENTION STUDENTS: Before requesting a schedule change, please review the requirements! 🗓️

Counselors will ONLY process schedule changes that fall under the “YES” category. Reasons listed under "NO" (changing your mind, wanting a different teacher/elective) will not be granted.

Make sure your reason qualifies before emailing your counselor! 🎓