March 2026

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New Science Classes For Next Year!

We are excited to announce that two new science classes were approved for the 26-27 school year. 

• GEO 1060 - Global Climate Change

• ENV 1010 - Natural Disasters

Both courses are concurrent enrollment classes. Concurrent enrollment means that you will earn both high school and college credit. The courses are taught by BU teachers who are also qualified Front Range Community College instructors. The courses are housed in Schoology and are a part of your regular schedule.

These courses were not available to select in your course plan - if you are interested, please complete the New Science Course Interest Form

Let me know if you have any questions about these courses - kelly.carlson@bvsd.org

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Grad+ College Course Registration is now open

There are three different ways that you can earn college credit while you are in high school. You can earn both high school and college credit through Front Range Community College. Tuition is paid for by BVSD.

HIGH SCHOOL SELECT - BU offers numerous concurrent enrollment courses that are taught by the BU teachers you already know. BU's College Before Graduation Course Offerings. To register, you just need to make sure that these courses are on your BU schedule for 26-27.

DISTRICT SELECT - Students can access concurrent enrollment courses that are not available at BU through the BVSD taught courses.  Courses are taught by BVSD teachers. District Select Course Offerings/Information

CAMPUS SELECT - If you are interested in a class that is not offered through BU or BVSD, but will help you with your postsecondary goals, you can take classes directly through Front Range Community college or Metro. BVSD's College Before Graduation Website

For DISTRICT and CAMPUS select classes:

1. If you don’t already have a FRCC student number, Apply to FRCC to get your SNumber here.

2. Complete your College Before Graduation (CBG) Agreement to request funding for your course: Summer 2026 CBG or Fall 2026 CBG.

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Job Shadow Information

All high school students at BU will be conducting a Job Shadow next spring 

They will receive step-by-step instructions throughout Advisory leading up to a job shadow assignment in April. Here is the timeline:

Week 2 - Job shadow introduction and brainstorm

Week 10 - Networking

Week 12 - Schedule your Job Shadow

Week 13 - Preparing for your Job Shadow

Week 15 - Job Shadow Assignment due

Here is some additional information about the Job Shadow at BU

Ask your students about what their plans are! Do you know anyone they could network with?

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SPRING TESTING

The PSAT 9, PSAT 10 and SAT will be offered to all 9-12 grade students

How to prepare - 

• Create a College Board account

• Check out the Bluebook testing resources

• 10th grade - Take a PSAT 10 practice test at home

• 11th grade - Take SAT practice tests at home - be sure to select “full-length practice tests on Bluebook™” to practice using the same digital format as the actual test.

Be in the know!

• PSAT 8/9 Student Guide

• PSAT 10 Student Guide

• SAT Student Guide

Check out the PSAT/SAT flyer 2026 for up to date information and details.

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SENIORS - Scholarship information

Scholarship information that I receive via email is posted in Advisory as an EVENT that correlates with the scholarship deadlines.

It is also a good idea to pay attention to the scholarships offered by the college or university you would like to attend.

Going Merry is a great resource - It is akin to the CommonApp for Scholarships

Apply for the scholarships that take a bit of work or don't seem like they are very much $$.  Everything adds up and there is often money left on the table.

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2026 Graduation Information

SAVE THE DATE

Graduation will be on Monday, May 18th at 5:00 PM

REHEARSAL will be at 11:00 AM that morning

LOCATION: Chautauqua Park

Baseline and 9th St, Boulder, CO 80302

SENIOR PHOTOS

Please send me your photos directly -  kelly.carlson@bvsd.org 

Check the BU GRADUATION FLYER for updates

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Upcoming groups and volunteer opportunities

Tech Mentors

Tech mentors is a student group open to 6-12 graders. We meet once a month at the Age Well Center in Boulder and teach older adults how to use their computers or phones. This is a great volunteer opportunity for students and a way to connect one on one with older adults by teaching them how to use their devices.  Please reach out to your BU mentor julie.graff@bvsd.org if you are interested in participating. The next event will be on November 7th from 2-3 p.m. Students need to get to and from the Age Well Center at 909 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder. 

Have a fabulous day!

Kelly Carlson
School Counselor
303-561-6479
kelly.carlson@bvsd.org