• 4 things BHS Students can do to get organized this year!
• Have a cool job? Tell our students about it!
• ROHS/BHS/Clawson College + Career Fair (all grades welcome!)
• Acorn2Oak Grant Program
• Tri-Community Coalition Mock Trials

09/10: Mich Tech Info Session - sign up here!

09/10: Northwood University Info Session - sign up here!

09/10: JUNIORS: Deadline to register for *optional* PSAT/NMSQT @BHS!

09/11: Baker College Info Session - sign up here!

09/11: Western Michigan Info Session - sign up here!

09/11: SENIORS: Drop-In College App Help @lunch in College + Career Center

09/11: JUNIORS + SENIORS: Deadline to turn in HBCU Fair Field Trip Permission Slip!

09/12: Meet the Teacher Night

09/16: Central Mich Info Session - sign up here!

09/17: SENIORS: Common App Walk-through + How to Create an Outstanding Activities List and Additional Info Section Workshop - sign-up here!

09/18: Rochester Christian University - sign up here!

09/18: Kettering University Info Session - sign up here!

09/18: Ferris State University Info Session - sign up here!

09/18: SENIORS: Drop-In College App Help @lunch in College + Career Center

09/20: Kalamazoo College Info Session - sign up here!

09/23: Madonna University Info Session - sign up here!

09/24: University of Dayton Info Session - sign up here!

09/24: Oakland University Info Session - sign up here!

09/24: Eastern Michigan Info Session - sign up here!
09/25: SENIORS: Drop-In College App Help @lunch in College + Career Center

09/27: JUNIORS+ SENIORS: HBCU Fair Field Trip

09/27: Homecoming Game

Last week in English classes, BHS students watched video tutorials on the four things they can do start off the year organized!

1. How to add BHS STUDENT EVENTS Google Calendar

Having a hard time keeping up with the fun things happening at BHS? Clubs, activities, spirit days, etc? BHS students can now subscribe to the BHS STUDENT EVENTS calendar in Google Calendar!

• Tango | Video Tutorial (2 min)
  

NOTE: You must use your BRK account to access and view this calendar. BHS Students only.

2. How to sync your Schoology and Google Calendars
Did you know that you can import your Schoology calendar into your Google or Apple Calendar?! Never miss a class deadline or assignment again!

• Tango | Video Tutorial (4 min)
  

3. How to configure notifications in Schoology

Tired of having too many emails from Schoology clogging your Inbox? Or do you keep missing updates in Schoology?

• Tango | Video Tutorial (2 min)
  

4. Follow the BHS Instagram: @the_bear_bulletin

The one account for BHS students to stay in the know with all things BHS!

College Info Sessions take place in the College + Career Center during 2nd, 3rd, or 4th hours.

During a College Info Session, a college admissions representative/counselor presents to a group of BHS juniors and seniors about their college, admission requirements, application process, scholarships, campus life, and more!

Meeting the college admissions representative for a school you are interested in applying to can be very helpful during the application process. Especially if a school visiting is one of your first choices, introducing yourself to the representative can go a long way!

• You must sign up at least 1 day in advance.
• You must be in the 11th or 12th grade.
• You must use your confirmation email as your pass to leave class. You will not be called down.
• You can sign up for up to five info sessions.

Sept. 17th @10:30 AM in LMC

Oct. 1st @10:30 AM in LMC

HBCU Fair will be held at Oakland Schools in Waterford on Sept. 27th. Students will miss 2nd-4th hour.

Permission slip (below) is due September 11th to Counseling Center!

Are you confused about...the college application process?... filling out college applications?... not knowing where to start?

Drop-in College App Help in the College + Career Center Wednesdays @lunch!

• Starts Wed, Sept. 4th thru Wed, Nov. 6th!
• Bring your device, lunch, and a friend!
• Be sure to check out the BHS Counseling College website for answers to many of your questions!

Wed. October 23rd, 4:30-6:30 PM

Register to attend!

Exploring College Options is a special informational program sponsored by the undergraduate admissions offices of five of the country's leading universities: Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University.

Representatives from each university will present information about their institution, discuss the application process, and answer questions on how to put together a strong and reflective application. Each program will end with breakout sessions where representatives will answer questions about their specific school and the application process. We are offering both in-person and virtual programs, with each program featuring the same content.

• Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM
• Detroit Marriott Troy 200 W Big Beaver Rd Troy, MI 48084
• Register to attend here!

Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University, and Washington University in St. Louis are proud to present LAUNCH (Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration, and Higher Education).

Connect with admissions officers and learn more about the academic opportunities and diverse communities that make our institutions unique as we share our schools' perspectives on admission philosophies. While each of our institutions is distinct, we are united in our commitment to support counselors and students as they navigate the college admissions process.

• Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM
• Gem Theatre Detroit 333 Madison St Detroit, MI 48226
• Register to attend here!

If you're ages 8-18 and have a dream to chase – be it starting your own business, excelling in an educational pursuit, engaging in a unique extracurricular activity or creating a community project – our grants are here to support you. With awards up to $1,000, we're committed to helping you transform your aspirations into achievements.

• Business and Entrepreneurial Development: For aspiring young entrepreneurs.
• Community Impact: For youth making a difference in their communities.
• Educational Achievement: For academic programs, competitions, or training.
• Extracurricular Investment: For activities that align with personal growth and the Acorn2Oak mission.

Our 52 college partners are actively seeking students like you. Apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship. The National College Match application gives you extra space to tell your unique story as a student who has excelled academically despite financial hardship.

If admitted to a college partner through the Match or QuestBridge Regular Decision, you will join a supportive community of over 10,000 other QuestBridge Scholars currently attending our college partners, and upon graduation, you'll be welcomed into a network of over 20,000 QuestBridge Alumni for continued support, networking, and growth opportunities.

• High school seniors, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S. and planning to attend college the fall after graduation, and U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad
• Earning primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered
• Demonstrating strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity, plus resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed
• Typically from a household earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets (for a household of four members).

• The Community College Guarantee helps recent high school graduates earn a skill certificate or associate degree at their local community college tuition-free!
• All recent Michigan high school graduates are eligible—regardless of family income.
• If you receive the federal Pell grant, you’re eligible for a $1,000 bonus to help pay for living expenses like books, transportation, and rent!

Click on this link (or below) to check out upcoming free evening webinars on the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Michigan Skills Scholarship, and Community College Guarantee!

• The digital PSAT/NMSQT will be administered @ BHS on October 9th.
• The test is optional (and free) for BHS juniors.
• BHS juniors must register in advance.
• Register by September 10th!

• 11th graders must take the M-Step, digital SAT, and WorkKeys
• 10th graders will take the digital PSAT 10
• 9th graders will take the digital PSAT 9

Students do not need to register for these exams at BHS in April. More information to come in January! Read more about Michigan Merit Exam testing here.

Call the center or click here to reserve your seat. Space is limited!

• September - December 2024, immediate need for volunteers at Habitat for Humanity ReStores. Year-round needs as well.
• ReStore Locations: 3653 Highland Rd. Waterford, MI 48328 or 28575 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills, MI 48336
• Email: Email Marilynn Rowe at Volunteer@habitatoakland.org to volunteer!
• Website: https://www.habitatoakland.org/

To volunteer in ReStores:

• Youth under the age of 15 must have a guardian/parent over 21 years of age volunteer with them.
• Youth under the age of 18 must submit a copy of our Parental Consent for Medical Authorization signed by a parent/guardian.

The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged students who are interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedic surgery and engineering.

Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online orthopaedic simulations and biomechanics experiments. Additional information can be found at: https://perryinitiative.org/pve/

Parents, you and your 7 through 12 graders are invited to a real-life legal experience! The two sessions occur in local courtrooms and will offer an interactive way to learn about the legal system and the consequences of breaking the law. Join us from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm for both sessions:

• Sept. 24th at Oak Park District Court
• Oct. 22nd at Berkley District Court

If you are a parent residing in Oakland County and interested in learning more about the topics listed below, we invite you to register for one of our virtual workshops by scanning the QR codes provided. Each session is 45-60 minutes long and conveniently held online. Additionally, we will be offering our support group again this fall, specifically designed for parents of elementary-aged children. This in-person group will meet bi-weekly for five weeks in both Auburn Hills and Walled Lake.

• Anxiety and Depression Workshop Registration
• Trauma Education for Caregivers Workshop Registration
• ACES Workshop Registration
• IEP/504 Workshop Registration
• Parents Supporting Parents Group Registration

The Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) Mental Health School Navigators are Behavioral Health Professionals that provide outreach and resources to Schools in Oakland County. Their goal is to reduce barriers to mental health services which sometimes includes financial difficulties.

OCHN’s Mental Health School Navigators can provide families with a financial reimbursement resource that provides up to $2000 per household to help cover co-pays and deductibles by a qualified mental health professional, such as for therapy or psychiatry.

These funds are available to any Oakland County student. For more information and to be considered for the reimbursement, complete this form.

• Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Sloan (last names A-D)
• Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Weiss (last names E-K)
• Schedule an appointment with Ms. Drinkard (last names L-R)
• Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Tye (last names S-Z, Class of '28 R-Z)
• Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Belsky (College + Career Counselor)

BHS students grades 10-12 have been added to the "College + Career Center" course in Schoology. New and 9th grade students will be added during the first week of school.

In this course, students will have access to info on colleges, careers, jobs, etc. Counseling Department events, important dates, and Counseling News will also be posted for students!

Parents/Guardians can join the "College + Career Center" course in Schoology by using the appropriate join code below:

• Class of 2025 - R8HQ-9D83-XX2XQ
• Class of 2026 - K82D-N48J-93NTM
• Class of 2027 - Q92Z-K9B2-WWGGJ
• Class of 2028 - GBCR-G893-B9K6T

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• Meeting with your counselor
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• Calendar of upcoming BHS Counseling events