Counseling Center
Updates & Information:
Credit Recovery
Hey students! Credit recovery is having coming around again! If you failed a class that you know you need to make up, we encourage you to sign up for our credit recovery that will happen for an hour after school! The session will begin the week of April 29th and will go through May 30th. These sessions will be held Monday - Thursday from 2:15pm - 3:15pm. Please see the attached flyer for more details! There is also a direct link to sign your student up as well!
Credit Recovery Flyer
Credit Recovery Sign Up Link
Attention Juniors: Are you thinking about General, Industrial, or Teacher Cadet Co-Op for next year? Please visit the counseling office for an application form to join the class! These classes are application based only! If you do not turn in an application for the class, then you will not be able to enroll in the class!
Attention Dual Enrollment Students: If you are planning on doing Dual Enrollment next school year, your application form is due to the counseling office by May 1, 2024. Students will not be able to enroll in Dual Enrollment through Anchor Bay High School if this form is not turned in. The courses have been uploaded for students to view under the Dual Enrollment section.
Attention Seniors: Please be sure to fill out the Graduation Exit Form prior to leaving ABHS!
Attention Seniors Interested in Trades and/or Apprenticeship: Macomb Community College offers an Industrial Readiness Program for students who are interested in trades! Please visit the Postsecondary Education tab to the left of the page and select the MAP+ tab for more information!
Attention Seniors: Are you a Dual Enrollment student that is continuing their education at Macomb Community College? Please fill out the Student Update Form to update your program of study.
Testing Information
Attention Juniors: Testing season is right around the corner! Please be sure to be arrive early as testing will start on time! All juniors are required to take the following tests on the days listed below!
- 4/10/24 - SAT W/Essay (7:19am-12:45pm) Located in the ABHS Gymnasium
- 4/11/24 - ACT Work Keys (7:19am-11:30am) Located in the ABHS Gymnasium
- 4/15/24 - MSTEP Testing (7:19am-10:30am)
Please be sure to bring several number 2 pencils with you and a calculators will be provided for you to use.
Please be aware that you are required to take all 3 tests and that you may miss early college, dual enrollment or other special programs on these days. Keep in mind that cell phones and smart watches will not be allowed in testing areas. In addition, no food or drink will be allowed in the testing area as well.
SAT Registration Dates and Deadlines
Comfort Closet
Anchor Bay High School is proud to announce that our Comfort Closet is open! This is for any student that needs essentials at home. Please check out our flyer below to see what we offer! In addition, if you would like to donate any of these items to our closet for families that are financially struggling or how to access our comfort closet, please email Jamie Pietron @ jpietron@abs.misd.net for further information!
Anchor Bay High School Comfort Closet
Ordering Transcripts for College
Anchor Bay has signed up with Parchment by Docufide, an electronic process, to send your transcripts directly to the college of your choice. The counseling office will not be mailing your transcript. Each student must register with Parchment by Docufide on the Anchor Bay website and place your request for transcripts to be sent out.
Attention Seniors: Parchment will send your transcript anywhere you would like at no cost. However, after July 31st, 2024, there will be a fee when ordering your transcript. To avoid this, please order your transcript before July 31st, 2024.
There is a video at the bottom of the page for a step by step tutorial on how order your transcript through Parchment.
Early College, Dual Enrollment, and AP Courses
Check out this PDF to learn what the difference is between Early College and Dual Enrollment.
Early College vs. Dual Enrollment
Check out this PDF to see how an AP exam score can convert to credits at Macomb Community College.
AP Exam Scores Converted to MCC Credits
Are you thinking about Dual Enrollment? Here is a PDF to show if you are ready for college courses!
Qualifying Scores for Dual Enrollment
Are you looking to take courses at Macomb through our Dual Enrollment program? Please fill out this application for BOTH semesters and return the application to your assigned counselor for approval. For 2024 Fall and 2025 Winter semesters at Macomb, if your application is not turned in by May 1, 2024, you will not be considered for Dual Enrollment.
Fall Semester 2024 Dual Enrollment Application
Winter Semester 2025 Dual Enrollment Application
Are you a new student enrolling in Dual Enrollment? Please review the new student guide to apply at Macomb.
Dual Enrollment New Student Guide
Do you want your parent/guardian to have access to help you with talking with Macomb? Please fill visit the link below to complete the FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) to release your information to your parent/guardian.
Release of Student Information (FERPA)
Are you planning or registering for your classes at Macomb? Here is a PDF guide to help you navigate how to plan, register, waitlist and drop a course.
How to Plan & Register Using Student Planning
Not sure if your class falls under the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)? Here is a PDF that will inform you if the courses fall under the MTA.
Missed the Dual Enrollment meeting? No problem! Please review the Presentation video and the PowerPoint to see what you missed!
Dual Enrollment Presentation
Dual Enrollment PowerPoint
Not sure what classes you can take at Macomb? Please review the MCC & High School Equivalency Chart to help you pick the best course that fits your program interest! This document will also share how many high school credits and college credits you will receive!
MCC Courses Under Michigan Transfer Agreement
MCC Elective Courses Not Under Michigan Transfer Agreement
NCAA Information
If you plan to play collegiate sports use this timeline to help guide you with the NCAA eligibility process. NCAA Eligibility Center High School Timeline
ABHS TRANSCRIPTS - How to Send Transcripts
Anchor Bay High School Graduation Requirements
Staff
- Sherry Kenward, Director of Student Services, ext. 2339
- Paulette Woodside, Cte and Counseling Office Manager, ext. 2332
- Jill Gano, Counselor (A-C) 648-2525 ext. 2349
- Abby Adams, Counselor (D-H), 648-2525 ext. 2336
- Jenny Spoerl, Counselor (I-M) 648-2525 ext. 2334
- Mary Beth Meinke, Counselor (N-So) 648-2525 ext. 2337
- Sara Barczak, Counselor (Sp-Z), 648-2525 ext. 2340
- Amy DiStefano, Teacher Consultant ext. 2335
- Jamie Pietron, Student Success Instructor, ext. 2338
- Andrea Smith, Social Worker, ext. 2355
- Lindsey Somoski, Social Worker, ext. 2315
- Remi Bloom, School Psychologist, Tuesday , x2315
- Jessica Hall, Office Para. ext. 2333 (11am -3pm)
- Dawn Thompson, CTE Para, ext. 2379