Counseling Center

Updates & Information:

Credit Recovery - After School

Hey students and parents! We will be running a 2nd after school credit recovery session! The first session will be wrapping up the week on November 7th. Just as a reminder, it is for an hour after school four days a week (Monday-Thursday). The cost to attend is $50. If you need financial assistance, please contact Ms. Pietron at jpietron@abs.misd.net for assistance! If you are unable to participate this session, there will be future sessions for you to sign up for!
PDF Document Credit Recovery Flyer
Credit Recovery Registration

Macomb Community College Center Campus Tour

Hey Juniors and Seniors! ABHS is taking students who are thinking about going to Macomb Community College after high school for a campus tour! We will be visiting the Center Campus on December 2, 2024. Please see the flyer for more details! Seats are limited!
PDF Document MCC Center Campus Tour
External Link MCC Campus Tour Sign Up

Senior Checklist

Attention Seniors - As a reminder, you need 22 credits to graduate high school. Please continue to work hard and maintain passing grades! In addition, FAFSA should be open for you on December 1st (according to their website). We encourage all seniors to fill out a FAFSA form! If you have any questions about FAFSA, please select the Financial Aid tab for more information!

Scheduling Information

Hello students and parents! We are are not making anymore scheduling changes for the semester. If you still have major concerns about a schedule, please contact your counselor.

Attention Class of 2025 Seniors: Please be sure to fill out the 2025 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 SAT, ACT Work Keys, and MSTEP. Dates will be provided when available!

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.

External Link SAT Practice

External Link College Board (PSAT & SAT) Login

External Link College Board (AP)

External Link ACT (Optional Testing)

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!

PDF Document 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.

External Link Direct Link to Parchment

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.

PDF Document Early College vs. Dual Enrollment

Check out this PDF to see how an AP exam score can convert to credits at Macomb Community College.

PDF Document 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!

PDF Document 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.

PDF Document 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.

PDF Document 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.

External Link 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.

PDF Document 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.

PDF Document Michigan Transfer Agreement

Missed the Dual Enrollment meeting? No problem! Please review the Presentation video and the PowerPoint to see what you missed!

External Link Dual Enrollment Presentation
PDF Document 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!

PDF Document 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