BHS Counseling News
π Have a safe + restful summer! π
What's new...
- PARENTS: "5 Key Missteps to Avoid with Your Teen's College Process" webinar
- JUNIORS: Recording + Resources from Part 2 of the College Essay Guy Workshop!
- Free Summer Resources and free Essay courses from College Essay Guy!
- ACT + SAT Test Dates for 24-25 SY
π This Week...
6/12 - Last Day of School!
π "5 Key Missteps to Avoid with Your Teen's College Process" webinar
Thursday, June 13th at 7-8:00pm ET
- In this session facilitated by Renee Ferrerio (College Essay Guy Senior College Counselor) and the CEG Team, we'll discuss ways you can effectively help your teen navigate through the college process.
- If you'd like to ask a question ahead of time, fill out this form and we'll try to answer as many as the time allots.
RSVP here. You will receive a notification within Circle once we are live.
Can't RSVP? Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82959380385
π Everything you need to research + apply! π
π JUNIORS: College Essay Guy Workshop
BHS was thrilled to bring essay coach, Lyn, from the College Essay Guy to provide two workshops for Juniors!
Click below to view the recordings for both workshops! Check out all of the free resources used during the workshops!
CEG Workshop Resources
CEG summer courses *Free* for BHS students!
πͺ MPower Innovation Summit June 30th in Novi
ππ» Students ages 14-19 can work out for FREE at Planet Fitness this Summer!
Work out for FREE at Planet Fitness June 1st - August 31st!
- Register now!
- Download the PF app and create an account using the same email you used to register to access your digital club pass
π BHS PreCollege & Summer Programs List!
π° BHS Scholarships List + Financial Aid Info!
π JUNIORS: PSAT/NMSQT October 9th @BHS (optional)
Registration opens in late August and closes in mid-September
- 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.
- Registration will begin in August and end in mid-September.
- Registration information will be shared in August.
πΈ $5.00 Voucher for July ACT - use by June 21!
π― Spring SAT + PSAT Scores are available!
Log-in to your College Board account. If you don't have one, you may have to create one.
If a student is signed into their College Board account but does not see their scores, it may be that College Board was not able to link the studentβs College Board account and score report automatically.
*BHS does not have access to College Board log-ins / student account information.*
Contact College Boardβs Student SAT Helpline at 866-870-3127 and select Option 2 for additional troubleshooting assistance.
π ACT + SAT Weekend Test Dates
24-25 SY
π Practice SAT/ACT Tests @ The Tutoring Center in Birmingham
*Free* SAT/ACT practice tests first Sunday of every month from 2-5 PM
Call the center or click here to reserve your seat. Space is limited.
π― SAT + ACT Test Prep
β Mother Handsome in Oak Park is hiring!
Mother Handsome is looking for amazing people to join our team!
Opening soon in Oak Park, Mother Handsome is a neighborhood spot serving up coffee & pastries by day, pizza and drinks by night.
Our space is casual and inviting and we are currently hiring friendly, motivated people to fill barista or kitchen postions.
Experience is helpful, but not required. 17+ age minimum. Apply online at motherhandsome.com/application/
π Detroit Fleat in Ferndale is hiring!
Detroit Fleat is currently hiring for our exciting summer season!
We are looking for committed, friendly, and self-motivated people for our front-of-house positions. Gain experience and make some cash while working with our amazing team.
$$ Hourly pay + Tips $$ Hiring 16 years and up
Join us for a season of sunshine, food trucks, pups on the patio, and an upbeat atmosphere.
Apply online at www.detroitfleat.com
π°Co-pay Reimbursement for Mental Health Services
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.
OCHNβs 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.
π Meeting with your Counselor
Counselors meet with students by appointment only. (Unless it is an emergency)
- 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)
- Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Belsky (College + Career Counselor)
π College + Career Center course in Schoology
AllπofπtheπInfo
All BHS students have been added to the "College + Career Center" course in Schoology. In this course, students will have access to info on colleges, careers, jobs, etc. Event 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
You'll know what we know...
Find information on:
- Meeting with your counselor
- Mental health resources
- BHS course information/schedules
- Life after BHS! (college, jobs, careers, scholarships, financial aid)
- Calendar of upcoming BHS Counseling events