It is the BEST way to stay on top of BHS Counseling Department and College + Career Center events, important information + deadlines, and opportunities for BHS students! Did we mention that we also have the BEST High School Counseling website in all of Oakland County?!?!

This weekly newsletter covers all👏the👏things:

• College + Careers - exploration resources, enrichment opportunities
• Job postings - part-time in the community
• Internships, Apprenticeships, + Trade/Vocational programs
• Financial Aid + Scholarships - events, info, opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities & Enrichment Programs - summer, pre-college, after school
• Social-Emotional - resources and support

The BHS Counseling Department is here to help students have a successful school year, and make plans for life after high school! We believe that mental health is as important as physical health so whether is is social, emotional, or academic we are here to assist!

• College Application Resources
• College Info Session Visits @BHS (JUNIORS + SENIORS)
• Common App + Essay Workshops (SENIORS)
• Drop-In Help with College Apps (SENIORS)
• HBCU Fair field trip September (JUNIORS + SENIORS)
• FAFSA/Financial Aid events
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship updates
• PSAT/NMSQT is optional this fall, pre-registration required! (JUNIORS)
• ACT/SAT Weekend testing dates
• Parent Workshops on Anxiety and more from Easterseals

08/27: Picture Day

08/29: Schedule Change Request Deadline

08/30: No School

09/02: No School - Labor Day

09/04: SENIORS: Drop-In College App Help @lunch in College + Career Center

09/05: UofM Dearborn Info Session - sign up here!

09/06: Tulane University Info Session - sign up here!

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

09/12: JUNIORS + SENIORS: Deadline to turn in HBCU Fair Field Trip Permission Slip!

09/12: Meet the Teacher Night

Complete the Schedule Change Request form, if you would like to make a change to your schedule.

• Students may not request specific teachers or class hours.
• If your schedule request is not possible, your counselor will contact you via email.
• If your schedule request was honored, you will not receive a confirmation.

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!

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!

• 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!

The Proactive Senior Scholarship by Going Merry is a $1,000, no-essay scholarship for one lucky rising senior who is proactively applying to financial aid this fall. The scholarship opens on August 19, 2024 and is due on October 31, 2024. It should only take you a few moments to complete the application!

This scholarship is exclusive to Class of 2025 students who get the link from their counselor (you can’t find it without your counselor’s help, and you must login to your Going Merry account, which means less competition for you)! Click here to apply.

Check out more Scholarships in the BHS Scholarships List + Financial Aid Info below 👇!

• 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!

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

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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