ANC-Glendale Chapter Chapter to Host Path to College Community Forums
September 18, 2007

Glendale, CA - The Armenian National Committee - Glendale Chapter in collaboration with the Glendale Unified School District will host two free educational forums for parents of middle school and high school students.  Both community forums will be used to inform Armenian speaking parents on such topic matters as high school graduation requirements, 4-year plans, character building, parenting tips, college admissions process, and much more. Forums will take place on October 3, 2007 & October 17, 2007 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Toll Middle School Auditorium.

"The ANC-Glendale Chapter organized the educational forums to provide Armenian-American parents with the opportunity to learn about their child's school system and how they can be active in preparing their student for success," commented ANC- Glendale Chapter Executive Director, Elen Asatryan. "We hope parents will join us and discover insightful way to guide their student," added Asatryan.

The first of the forums, to be held on October 3, 2007 from 6:30pm-8:30 pm at Toll Middle School's Auditorium, will cover general information on high school graduation requirements, 4 year plan, ELD classes, A-G college admissions requirements, report cards as well as the basic necessities of college admissions. During the first forum, parents will acquire a firm understanding of the Glendale School System and learn meaningful ways to communicate with their child's school.

The second forum will take place on October 17, 2007 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Toll Middle School's Auditorium.  The seminar, unlike the first, will be geared towards parents with students enrolled in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade, but everyone is welcome.  The forum will cover topics such as high school graduation requirements, college application process and deadlines, financial aid, SAT & ACT college admission exams, how to write person statements,  and the difference between community colleges and 4-year universities.  Both forums will be conducted in Armenian and doors are open to all who are interested.

"This is a terrific example of community partners and Glendale Schools coming together to support our parents and students," stated GUSD Board Member, Nayiri Nahabedian, who is also on the forum's planning committee. "We want to prepare all our students to be successful and what better way than this." added Nahabedian.

For more information contact the ANC-Glendale Chapter offices at (818) 243-3444.

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 Armenian American civic 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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