BHS Counseling Dept.

A Great Start to the school year!

The school year is officially underway, and there is already plenty of excitement throughout BHS! Over the past few weeks, students have been getting comfortable with their schedules, reconnecting with friends, meeting new teachers, and settling into their daily routines. Our newest students are also learning their way around the building and becoming part of the BHS community. With fall sports underway, the energy on campus continues to grow as our students compete, participate, and show their school spirit. As everyone settles into the school year, we are excited about the opportunities, accomplishments, and experiences that lie ahead. We look forward to a year filled with growth, success, and plenty of reasons to celebrate our students!

Respectfully,

The BHS Counseling Team

Career Readiness Platform

We encourage you to sit down with your student and help explore their future. Use their Chrome Book, or sign into Google on your computer using their student log in. Then go to app.schoolinks.com and click the button "Sign in with Clever".

Career Guidance Newtork

Career Guidance Network brings the top experts on the college admissions process into the homes of students and families across the country. After activating your account using the instructions below you will be able to tailor a roadmap outlining processes and key dates for your students specific future path.

In order to introduce you to the network, please watch this short overview video.

CGN overview: Click here to learn more

Activate your account.

Go to: https://www.cgnroadmap.com/activate/140367
When asked for a PIN number, enter 715432

Activation only takes a minute -- literally! Once you have activated their account, you'll be able to customize a College and Career Roadmap for your student according to the factors that matter to them and to you.

More detailed instructions can be found at: https://www.cgnroadmap.com/guide/140367

Whats happening this month...

Seniors- Counselors will be meeting with our seniors one on one this month. We want to make sure they have a solid plan in place for whatever they are choosing to do after high school. We want them to feel comfortable in knowing everything they have to do, should be doing, and their next steps. We will also be hosting a college application presentation for parents and students the night of September 4th (details in the "what's going on" section below)
Juniors- The Junior students will be attending a presentation which will be walking them through what they need to know for the year regarding their post-secondary planning. They should be taking advantage of all the college representative visits coming to the school. This is the year that they are figuring out where they will receive an education after high school and they should be going to visit every college/trade/or career presentation to be gathering information. This is also the year parents should start signing up to take their students and get onto college campuses to see first hand everything these schools have to offer.
Sophomores- This month our Sophomores will be going to a presentation recapping freshman year, their grades, GPA's, and future success. Now that they have a year of high school under their belts we will be exploring what they have learned and help them start connecting the dots between academic success and future success. Over the course of the year we will be focused on career search in hopes that your student can identify one or two careers of interest by Junior year.
Freshman- The freshman student will receive a presentation on all things high school, the goal is to familiarize them with how high school works for grades, credits, where to find supports, clubs, sports, and much more. We will also be meeting with our freshman one on one starting near the end of the month as a way to check in and see how they are adjusting to high school life and answer any questions they may have.

Financial Aid Night

September 9th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: BHS Cafeteria by Door 17

Please join us for our Financial Aid Night on Wed. September 9th at 6:00pm.

*Presentations in both English and Spanish

Click here to see the Fliers: English Spanish

Homecoming Week and Homecoming Dance

The week of September 14th will be Homecoming Spirit Week

Pan Dulce Eating Contest - Wednesday September 16th
Food Truck Rally - Thursday September 17th
Homecoming Game - Friday September 18th
Homecoming Dance - Saturday September 16th

AP Recognition Night

September 11th - During the Halftime show of the Varsity Football Game

Every student who took and passed an AP exam is invited to go out onto the filed with their parent(s)/guardian(s). Each student will be presented a t-shirt for their achievement. We hope to see as many students and families as possible. Students who cannot make the game will receive their t-shirt at a later date. See the AP Recognition Night Flyer here

BHS Sport Events CAlendar

Click here for the calendar ticker to see the upcoming athletic events. Click the link and scroll down ever so slightly.

Whats Happening Next month...

PArent Teacher Conferences

Evening Conferences: October 29th - from 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Morning Conferences: October 30th - from 8:00am - 11:00am

*No student attendance on October 30th

Optional TEsting PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, SAT

BHS is offering Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores with an optional Fall Testing opportunity during the school day. Students who elect to take an assessment will miss classes on testing day. Students/families are responsible for the exam cost.

Click here for more information and the registration link.

HAlloween

October 31st

college and career center happenings

College Representative Visits Have Started

Students can register to attend through the "Events" link on their main SchooLinks page.
Parents can also see the colleges visiting through their SchooLinks Parent accounts.

*Junior and Senior students can register for the College Rep visits through their SchooLinks accounts, reach out to your counselor for any question's.

Interesting Reads...

*This is not an article but a documentary film on a topic near to our hearts, our children. It offers us insights into their world and mental health struggles growing up in an age of technology.

Connecting the Dots - A global conversation about youth mental health

Connecting the Dots is the first feature documentary of its kind to offer a raw and intimate look at youth mental health from a global perspective. With heart-felt poignant stories of lived experience, the film exclusively showcases young voices breaking barriers surrounding youth mental health. Through highly cinematic and character driven storytelling, Connecting the Dots is emotional, reflective and hopeful. Our future leaders are speaking up. It's time to listen. (Click here for the movie as broadcasted by CBS Minnesota)

Juniors, Now’s the Time to Schedule Your College Visits

Juniors, it’s time for you to get started on college visits. Whether you’re thinking about knocking out one or two or hitting a series of colleges, here is your go-to guide for setting up a college visit. We’ll walk you through a steps to take before, during and after visits to help you find your perfect fit.

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