Junior Horizons
Juniors and Families please check here for all things coming up and supporting you during this productive school year. Your Amy Biehl Family is here to help.
Please feel free to reach out:
Monica Maestas, Junior Seminar Teacher & Director of College Engagement mmaestas@abhs.k12.nm.us
Join the ABHS Class of 2024 Remind App for up to date reminders and information via text or email: https://www.remind.com/join/e8d4c3
February 20
NM Tech Field Trip
- 6:15 am - 6:30 pm
- Lunch and transportation provided
- Email Amy Lynn alynn@abhs.k12.nm.us for more information
February 23
Senior & Junior Senior Project Interviews
- 3:45-4:45
- Indaba
April 5
NM-ASR - Science exam for Juniors only
April 11
Two interviews for Senior Project due
April 12
SAT for Juniors only (no school for other grades)
- Chromebooks and chargers needed
- 8:30-1:00 or 2:00 PM (dismissed after testing completed)
- Sack lunch to go provided
April 17
Junior Retreat
- Email Monico Candelaria for more information mcandelaria@abhs.k12.nm.us
April 18
Apply to CNM for Dual Credit (students must know SSN)
April 24-28
Accuplacer (placement exam for CNM Dual Credit class)
April 27
Stepping Up Ceremony for Juniors 4-5:30 pm
- Albuquerque Main Library Auditorium
- 501 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Families are invited
May
CNM Dual Credit advisement and registration
May 6
Prom at Explora 6-10 pm
SCHOLARSHIPS
Please join our ABHS Scholarship Google Classroom page and click on Classwork to find scholarships separated by monthly due dates:
https://classroom.google.com/c/NDk2OTgzODUzMTc2?cjc=g5uhr4q
INTERNSHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS
- Bernalillo County summer intern(search for “high school intern” and click on the job link click on the green “apply” button to apply): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bernco
- TeenLife Volunteer/Internships: https://www.teenlife.com/
- Bank of America Student Leaders: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/student-leader-eligibility-criteria
- NM Workforce Connections Apprenticeships: https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Job-Seekers/Explore-Career-Options/Apprenticeship/Current-Career-Pathway-Programs
- NM Rocky Mountain Youth Corps: https://youthcorps.org/get-involved/recruitment-wizard-step-1/
- Inspiring Girls Expeditions: https://classroom.google.com/w/Mzc1NDgzODI4MDU5/tc/MzkzNTM0MjkyMzQ1
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
SAT
- Students can take SAT on own and register/find out more at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration (all Juniors have a College Board account)
ACT
- Students can also take ACT by registering at: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-
- Difference from SAT: SAT has fewer but more complex questions; ACT has a Science section, follows common high school curriculum, and has more questions that cover basic informationStudents practice at: https://my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org