Dear Families,

School is in full swing...and so are pumpkin spice lattes :)

Below are a few reminders from our office. We also have some great updates of things happening this month at BHS and in the community.

If you need us, please do not hesitate to reach out.

We wish you all peace and wellness.

Best,

BHS Counseling Office

(585) 242-5000 x4526

https://bhs.bcsd.org/46697_3

Counseling Seminars are an important piece of your child's HS journey! We meet in small groups each year to start thinking about our strengths, interests, and personality traits to better prepare for life after high school.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

FALL SEMESTER:

Senior Seminar began SEPTEMBER 11th

Sophomore Seminar begins OCTOBER 30th

Be sure to read the weekly SENIOR NEWSLETTER newsletter and check out the Junior/Senior Information Page on the BHS Counseling Website for all of the post-secondary planning needs: https://bhs.bcsd.org/46752_3

See you in Seminar and Senior Office Hours!

Field trip permission form below. Great opportunity to learn more about all of the careers available in this incredible field!

Permission forms due OCTOBER 10th!

Please join us on Monday October 7, 2024 from 4PM-7PM for our Fall Session!

Interested perspective students are welcome to bring with them anyone they wish who supports their dream to pursue a career in the beauty industry. Our Executive Director/Director of Admissions Jennifer Wells, and Admissions Representative Lauren Dufresne are excited to bring all perspective students through the school to see our facility, meet our staff of dedicated instructors who will all be in attendance, as well and answer any and all questions that you may have in regards to a career in the beauty industry and possible enrollment.

Our Financial Aid Representative, Caitlin Dance will also be present to answer any questions regarding financial aid and payment options, and you will also have the opportunity to meet the Owner of our school, Eugene P Cardamone!

We will have food and beverages and opportunities to win some awesome prizes through our raffle drawings!

To confirm your attendance or to ask any questions you may have regarding this event, please contact Jennifer Wells at jennifer@shearego.com or Lauren Dufresne at lauren@shearego.com or by phone at 585-342-0070.

This event is open to anyone ready to start their career in the beauty industry for Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Skin Care & Make Up, Nail Specialty, and Waxing! We can’t wait to see you all there!

“Turn You Passion Into Your Profession”

Find out which career is right for you!

Do you want to make money while learning? How about going to college for free?

Then the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program may be for you! FLYAP offers job shadows and paid co-ops at local manufacturing companies and also provides free dual enrollment at Monroe Community College.

https://fingerlakesyouthapprenticeship.org/

By joining FLYAP, youth apprentices receive critical classroom and on-the-job training that prepares them for today’s workplace and higher education.

COME LEARN MORE - FLYAP reps are coming to BHS October 15th, 11am. Join us in room 257!

The Skirboll Family Autism Conference is a 3-day virtual conference covering topics of special interest to disability self-advocates, caregivers, and professionals. The theme for 2024, "Inclusive Care, Inclusive Living: Support Across the Life Course" focuses on support for individuals with disabilities across the life span.

October 16–18, 2024
Inclusive Care, Inclusive Living: Support Across the Life Course

Hosted virtually by the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.

• Opening Session: October 16, 2:00–5:00 p.m.: Navigating Healthcare and Disability Systems
• Session 2: October 17, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Future Planning and Supporting Independence
• Session 3: October 18, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Understanding Lived Experiences

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/strong-center-developmental-disabilities/rochester-regional-ctr-autism-spectrum-disorder/skirboll-conference.aspx

We’re excited to be hosting Amplify, Wellesley’s virtual leadership series, next month! This fall, Amplify is being held on Sunday, October 20.

Amplify is intended for current high school juniors and seniors (alongside potential transfer students!) and is an opportunity to explore leadership in its many forms. Through a series of sessions, we focus on amplifying student voices, empowering change, and redefining leadership with help from faculty, current Wellesley students, and Wellesley alumnae. Students will attend sessions aimed at examining leadership in collaboration with others and learning what it has meant to our students and graduates to be leaders during and after their time at Wellesley.

https://www.wellesley.edu/admission-aid/connect-with-wellesley/virtual-visits-and-sessions/amplify?utm_campaign=voice_invite_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_source=counselor_comms

Cornell World Languages Day highlights the importance of language learning, cultural awareness, and global literacy. The event brings middle and high school students to campus, showcasing the opportunities for language learning and international studies at Cornell, including the many student clubs. Speaking another language creates bridges between and among individuals and cultures – bringing people closer together and fostering cross-cultural understanding. WLD stresses not only language learning, but cultural awareness and community engagement as well. The core message of the event is that language learning is a gateway to learning about and engaging in the world.

WLD is a one-day event for middle and high school students that highlights the importance of language learning, cultural awareness, and global literacy. This free event showcases the many opportunities for language learning and international studies on a university campus.

This year's WLD will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 10 am – 3 pm on the Arts Quad on Cornell's Ithaca campus. The schedule and link to register can be found at https://lrc.cornell.edu/wld. Lunch is included.

WLD is an interdepartmental community event, organized by the LRC and Upward Bound and sponsored by many on- and off-campus units. Generous support is provided by the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.

Best,

Ava White

Ava White

Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Southeast Asia Program

Global Cornell | Cornell University

180 Uris Hall | +1 607-253-2035

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We invite your students to join us for the Syracuse University National Portfolio Day!

Sunday, November 3
12 - 4 PM ET
Syracuse University
Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium

Information about the event, including pre-registration for students, a schedule of the day, parking map and directions, list of participating schools, and portfolio preparation requirements for Syracuse University can all be found on our website.

It should be an exciting day! We’re expecting many excellent schools from around the country all excited to support your students with their journey. I look forward to seeing you in November!

Sincerely,

Jenny Saluti
Director, Office of Recruitment and Admissions
College of Visual and Performing Arts

T 315.443.2769
jssaluti@syr.edu

College Reps are still visiting, in-person and virtually, through Thanksgiving!

We will post the coming week's visits here, updated every Friday: https://bhs.bcsd.org/46742_3

Reps will be visiting in-person and virtually.

• If a rep is in person, they will be in room 257 (the conference room across from the Counseling Office)
• If they are virtual, you will be able to access a link to their zoom via Naviance. You may come to the Counseling Office and we can help find you a quiet space to attend if needed.
• You will need teacher permission to attend if the visit takes place during a class.

You are welcome to sign up for as many visits as you'd like! We encourage you to sit in on the ones you know, as well as some that you've never heard of before. There are so many INCREDIBLE institutions all over the country with phenomenal opportunities. You just don't know about them yet!

Be sure to check out Naviance for a complete list of ALL visits this season starting in September. Check often- we get new visits scheduled every day!

Sunday, October 13, 2024, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM2024 Virtual College Fair - Oct 13

Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM2024 Virtual College Fair - Nov 3

Transition from school age programs to adulthood

This year's conference will focus on transition topics: Housing Alternatives, ACCES-VR 101: Everything you need to know about Services for Youth and Adults, Managing your Government Benefits, Discipline & Suspension, Alternatives to Guardianship, Family Guide to Transition Planning, Trusts and ABLE Accounts, Public Safety, The Role and Importance Sensory Plays throughout your Lifetime, OPWDD Overview: Supporting Young Adults Transitioning from School, Diagnostic Considerations for Teenagers and Adults: Assessing for Autism Later in Life, NYS Diploma Options for Students with Disabilities, Executive Functioning, Healthy Relationships, Redefining Advocacy for Greater Impact: Moving the Needle on the Housing Crisis and Home Care, and What's Next? Getting your child ready for the Transition from High School to College.

For more info and to sign up, click here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E232727&id=499

Exploring provides exciting activities and one-on-one mentorship for youth looking to discover their future. Whether you’re a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a young person wanting to uncover the possibilities of your future, Exploring is a great place to start.

Exploring let’s you “try a career on for size!”

Students ages 14-20 can explore their career interests in a hands-on real-world environment with professionals in that field. There are Explorer Posts for areas of advanced manufacturing, aviation, cosmetology, culinary, engineering, firematics/EMS, health care, law enforcement, legal, military, skilled trades, sports management, veterinary, and many more!

Reach out to our Exploring Executive, Casey West for more information on sessions available:

Casey.west@scouting.org

https://senecawaterways.org/exploring-ages-14-20/

**You can earn INTERNSHIP CREDIT for joining an Explorer Post! See Mrs. Stern for details!

Below is the link to our BHS JOB BOARD- your new home for any information about work permits, available jobs or internship opportunities.

This will be updated weekly as opportunities come in. Check it often!!

Please see below if you are interested in any of our WBL programs:

General Work Experience

• Did you have a job this summer or during the school year?
• Will you work at least 150 hours by end of the school year?
• Are you a junior or a senior?
• If you answered yes to the questions above, contact Mrs. Stern about earning HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT next year just for having a job!

Professional Internship/Job Shadowing

We can work together to figure out a career exploration plan!

For more detailed information on either programs, please check out our site: https://bhs.bcsd.org/46761_3

Set up an appointment with Mrs. Stern if you are interested in either of these programs: https://outlook.office365.com/book/CourtneyStern1@bcsd.org/

Hands on experiences are the best way to learn more about the career opportunities available to our young adults. And our students are asking for them! When we thought about who our students could learn from, we wanted to first look to the professionals in our own back yard.

PARENTS- If you are interested in possibly hosting a student for a Job Shadow experience or Professional Internship in the future, we encourage you to fill out the survey below. There is no obligation to host a student shadow or intern currently. It is merely helping us to create a network of professionals in our community. If you have paid jobs available for students, please email Courtney Stern directly.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZLm1_AgyPkeLzTMrIV6bE1FNnWpNYnRGluEgXgoFHwJUREJWMUJTNTBTWThHN0VQRExKSVZPNURLSy4u

If you have any questions regarding the programs below, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Thank you in advance for considering hosting a student shadow or intern in the future!

Students- if you are interested in a Job Shadow, Internship or earning credit for your Work Experience next year, reach out to Mrs. Stern and we can see what we can do!

Courtney Stern, College & Career Counselor

Courtney_stern@bcsd.org

Sam Rizzo, CTE Coordinator

sam_rizzo@bcsd.org

If you have questions specific to BHS testing procedures, please reach out to Deirdre Carter: deirdre_carter@bcsd.org. As things are changing so often, please refer to the testing sites for updated information:

Standardized exams have traditionally been a part of the college application. This year, due to COVID, many schools allowed students the option of submitting test scores or not. Juniors- It's safe to say it's a good idea to get an exam or two under your belt if you are thinking of applying to a four-year college. Below is some brief information about the two exams and the website to check out to get more information/sign up for the exams.

SAT

Collegeboard.org

• Designed to measure academic aptitude in verbal and numerical reasoning.
• Test Content: Reading, Math and Writing.
• Cost $68.00

ACT

Actstudent.org

**Changes are coming to this exam! Read more here: 2025 ACT Enhancements–First Looks – Chariot Learning

• Designed to measure academic achievement.
• Test Content: English, Math, Reading and Science Reasoning.
• Cost $69.00 (w/o writing)
• Cost $94.00 (with writing)

Visit www.fairtest.org for a list of colleges that do not require standardized tests. Check in with your counselor about a Fee Waiver , if needed, to help cover the costs of the exams.

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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (504s & IEPS)

SAT- The BHS Counseling Office applies for all College Board test mods prior to your sophomore year (this summer). If approved, these will apply to all future SAT & AP Exams

ACT- you MUST REGISTER FOR AN ACT EXAM before we can apply for your test mods. Be sure to sign up early, indicate you will be requesting accommodations, and let your counselor know ASAP so we can get them processed before the test date. This typically takes 6-8 weeks.

Remember- both College Board and ACT are private companies. They have the right to approve or deny any test modifications you may have. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselor or College Board/ACT for more information.

BHS has a long standing tradition of offering group counseling services to all students. We hope to get our groups up and running by November!

Please check out the QR code below for more information and instructions on how to sign up!

Email: courtney_stern@bcsd.org
Website: https://www.bcsd.org/Page/2063
Location: 1150 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 242-5000