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Armenian National Committee - Glendale Chapter
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 208
Glendale, CA 91206
Tel: 818-500-1918
Fax: 818-246-7353
Email: [email protected]
http://www.anca.org/
Forum for Parents
Glendale, CA - In an effort to further reach out to the
Armenian-American community, the Armenian National Committee -
Glendale Chapter joinedforces with the Glendale Unified School
District in hosting a Path to College Community Forum for parents and
students Wednesday evening.
The program began at 6:30pm with a welcome speech by ANC-Glendale
Chapter Executive Director, Elen Asatryan, followed by comments from
GUSD Superintendent Dr. Michael Escalante, CA State Assemblymember
Paul Krekorian, and GUSD Board of Education President Greg Krikorian.
"ANC-Glendale Chapter organized the Path to College forum series to
help Armenian-American parents better understand the Glendale School
System The information provided will ultimately allow them to be
effective in guiding their student to success," stated Executive
Director of ANC Glendale, Elen Asatryan. "Our mission is to serve the
community, we hope to see more parents join us during the second
forum, which will take place on October 17th," added Asatryan.
GUSD Board Member, Nayiri Nahabedian informed parents about ELAC
(English Learner Advisory Committee), Healthy Start and CASPS
(Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools), while PTA Council
Historian, Elizabeth Manasserian discussed the benefits of joining the
PTA (Parent Teacher Association).
The main presentation prepared and presented by GUSD Counselors,
Karine Turdjian and Arsine Hovannesian included information about high
school graduation and college/university admission requirements,
calculation of GPA, transcripts, ELD and AP classes, as well as ways
parents can effectively communicate with their students' school. At
the end of the program, parents were given the opportunity to ask
questions to school officials present.
"It was a privilege to be one of the presenters at the educational
forum. I would like to thank the ANC for organizing this one-of-a-kind
event and giving us the opportunity to provide much needed information
to our Armenian parents pertaining to high school graduation and
college admission," stated Karine Turdjian, Counselor at Daily High
School. "Our mission will be complete if this presentation served its
purpose of increasing parents' involvement in their students' academic
lives which would lead to great academic success and creating safe and
caring learning environment," added Mrs. Turdjian.
The second of the two forums will take place on Wednesday, October
17thfrom 6:30pm-8:30pm at Toll Middle School's Auditorium, located at
700 Glenwood Road, Glendale, CA. During the forum, information will be
provided about university admission requirements, university
application process and deadlines, financial aid, SAT & ACT university
admission exams as well as how to write personal statements.
Questions regarding the upcoming event can be directed to ANC -
Glendale Chapter at 818.243.3444 or [email protected]. RSVP's for
the event are encouraged.
"We thank the organizing committee for putting together this event,
Glendale Unified School District for cosponsoring, and the parents who
attended," stated ANC Board Member, Zareh Sinanyan. "Our hope is that
this event will set a precedent for future cooperation between all
those concerned with the future of our youth," added Mr. Sinanyan.
The Armenian National Committee - Glendale Chapter advocates for the
social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the city's
Armenian American community and promotes increased civic awareness and
participation at the grassroots and public policy levels. It is the
voice of this vibrant community, which seeks to advance and enrich
Glendale.
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Path to Collebe Forum
Hosted by ANC-Glendale Chapter
October 17, 2007
6:30-8:30pm
Toll Middle School Auditorium
700 Glenwood Rd.
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 243-3444
Armenian National Committee - Glendale Chapter
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 208
Glendale, CA 91206
Tel: 818-500-1918
Fax: 818-246-7353
Email: [email protected]
http://www.anca.org/
Forum for Parents
Glendale, CA - In an effort to further reach out to the
Armenian-American community, the Armenian National Committee -
Glendale Chapter joinedforces with the Glendale Unified School
District in hosting a Path to College Community Forum for parents and
students Wednesday evening.
The program began at 6:30pm with a welcome speech by ANC-Glendale
Chapter Executive Director, Elen Asatryan, followed by comments from
GUSD Superintendent Dr. Michael Escalante, CA State Assemblymember
Paul Krekorian, and GUSD Board of Education President Greg Krikorian.
"ANC-Glendale Chapter organized the Path to College forum series to
help Armenian-American parents better understand the Glendale School
System The information provided will ultimately allow them to be
effective in guiding their student to success," stated Executive
Director of ANC Glendale, Elen Asatryan. "Our mission is to serve the
community, we hope to see more parents join us during the second
forum, which will take place on October 17th," added Asatryan.
GUSD Board Member, Nayiri Nahabedian informed parents about ELAC
(English Learner Advisory Committee), Healthy Start and CASPS
(Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools), while PTA Council
Historian, Elizabeth Manasserian discussed the benefits of joining the
PTA (Parent Teacher Association).
The main presentation prepared and presented by GUSD Counselors,
Karine Turdjian and Arsine Hovannesian included information about high
school graduation and college/university admission requirements,
calculation of GPA, transcripts, ELD and AP classes, as well as ways
parents can effectively communicate with their students' school. At
the end of the program, parents were given the opportunity to ask
questions to school officials present.
"It was a privilege to be one of the presenters at the educational
forum. I would like to thank the ANC for organizing this one-of-a-kind
event and giving us the opportunity to provide much needed information
to our Armenian parents pertaining to high school graduation and
college admission," stated Karine Turdjian, Counselor at Daily High
School. "Our mission will be complete if this presentation served its
purpose of increasing parents' involvement in their students' academic
lives which would lead to great academic success and creating safe and
caring learning environment," added Mrs. Turdjian.
The second of the two forums will take place on Wednesday, October
17thfrom 6:30pm-8:30pm at Toll Middle School's Auditorium, located at
700 Glenwood Road, Glendale, CA. During the forum, information will be
provided about university admission requirements, university
application process and deadlines, financial aid, SAT & ACT university
admission exams as well as how to write personal statements.
Questions regarding the upcoming event can be directed to ANC -
Glendale Chapter at 818.243.3444 or [email protected]. RSVP's for
the event are encouraged.
"We thank the organizing committee for putting together this event,
Glendale Unified School District for cosponsoring, and the parents who
attended," stated ANC Board Member, Zareh Sinanyan. "Our hope is that
this event will set a precedent for future cooperation between all
those concerned with the future of our youth," added Mr. Sinanyan.
The Armenian National Committee - Glendale Chapter advocates for the
social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the city's
Armenian American community and promotes increased civic awareness and
participation at the grassroots and public policy levels. It is the
voice of this vibrant community, which seeks to advance and enrich
Glendale.
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Path to Collebe Forum
Hosted by ANC-Glendale Chapter
October 17, 2007
6:30-8:30pm
Toll Middle School Auditorium
700 Glenwood Rd.
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 243-3444