• ARTICLE: Happier Holidays, Less Stress
• SENIORS: Complete the FAFSA, starting December 1st!
• OCC Skilled Trades Open House on December 5th
• Med Day @UofM in April
• U-M Club of Greater Detroit: Scholarships
• The Princeton Prize in Race Relations
• Oakland County Bar Association Scholarship

11/25: Navy ROTC College Scholarships Info Session - Sign-up to attend!

11/26: Career Talk: Careers in Emergency Medicine - Sign-up to attend!

12/1: SENIORS: First day to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA!

12/4: SENIORS: Scholarship Search Party Workshop at lunch

12/4: SENIORS: BHS Virtual 2025-2026 FAFSA Workshop for families - Register here!

12/12: *Free* Pre-Apprenticeship Skilled Trades Program Info Session

12/16: Career Talk: Careers in Real Estate

12/18: Life at an HBCU from a BHS Alum

At OSTC-SE, we offer a range of CTE programs that provide students with the technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare for future employment and/or a successful transition to post-secondary education. Our rigorous education programs are designed to meet the needs of each student, and our instructors are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

Students will attend OSTC in either the AM or PM Session and will take (3) classes at BHS.

Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30pm | Sign-up Required

OSTC-Southeast Campus

5055 Delemere Street Royal Oak, MI 48073

Thursday, January 16th from 4:30-7:30pm

OSTC-Southeast Campus

5055 Delemere Street Royal Oak, MI 48073

Additional $100 *LATE* fee per exam:

• Cost = $210 per exam | Free/Reduced Cost = $115 per exam

Link for AP Exam Registration/Payment

• AP Exam registration status in students' College Board accounts will change after CASA has ordered their AP Exams.
• Students must join their AP course in their College Board account.
• Students who have issues with College Board accounts must contact College Board at 866-315-6068.

Berkley Schools has partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools, an online platform with access to free learning tools.

The platform includes the following:

• 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review

• Live group classes, recorded classes and celebrity-led StarCourses

• Assessments and self study practice problems

• College prep & admissions resources

How to Access Varsity Tutors

Sign into the Varsity Tutors platform through the student Clever portal. To learn how to log into Clever with your child’s Berkley Schools Google account, follow these directions.

Join the OCC’s Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technologies (EMIT) team for the Skilled Trades Open House where you can learn about engineering and skilled trades programs offered at the College. Discover hands-on demonstrations, meet our expert instructors, employer and education partners, and find out how EMIT can set you on the path to a rewarding career! Register!

DURING THIS EVENT YOU WILL:

• Browse classrooms and labs
• Attend program information sessions
• View demonstrations and participate in hands-on activities
• Learn about apprenticeships and short-term training
• Speak with employers and transfer school representatives
• AND MUCH MORE

FEATURED PROGRAMS

• Automobile Servicing
• Collision Auto Repair
• CAD
• Construction Management
• Electronics & Electrical Trades
• HVAC/R Systems Technology
• Machine Tool Technology
• Mechatronics
• Pre-Engineering
• Robotics & Automated Systems Technology
• Technological Sciences
• Welding & Fabrication

Register on Eventbrite

Med Day is an all-day program on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus dedicated to providing high school students from the Metro Detroit area with immersive, hands-on experiences in medical science. Activities and sessions will be led by university student volunteers who are members of Phi Delta Epsilon, a pre-medical fraternity at UM.

Our aim is to spark interest in the field by introducing students to essential topics they'll encounter in medical studies, connecting them with leaders from diverse backgrounds in healthcare, and discussing the challenges and barriers faced along the journey to a successful medical career. Through workshops, mini lessons, and candid discussions, students will learn about the perseverance required in the field and strategies to overcome obstacles they may encounter. Learn more!

OCC's Paralegal Program, which has ranked #1 two years in a row in the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Readers' Choice award, offers a unique and rewarding path to a fulfilling career. Our program features expert instruction, an ABA-approved curriculum, specialized courses, and valuable internships. Plus, enjoy easy transfer paths to a four-year university

Receive guidance on filling out your FAFSA from Financial Aid expert, Dr. Carrie Gilchrist from Oakland University! Students/families will be in their own private breakout rooms to ask questions, etc.

Before you attend the FAFSA Workshop:

• Students and all parent contributors must each create their own FSA ID at studentaid.gov more than 24 hours ahead of the workshop.
• Determine which parent(s) will contribute information to the FAFSA.
• Record each studentaid.gov login in a secure location or on Step One of the FAFSA Worksheet.
• Review the FAFSA Checklist to gather information necessary to complete the FAFSA.
• Participants will need:
• Contributor social security numbers (if applicable)
• personal emails
• cell phone numbers

Families unable to join the workshop can always access OU hosted workshops open to anyone regardless of college choice on the Financial Aid Events website.

• The Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID (or studentaid.gov login) is a username and password that is required to log in and access all Federal Student Aid websites, including the FAFSA.
• Serves as a legal signature when you submit your FAFSA.

• Go to studentaid.gov and click “create account” in the upper right hand corner.
• Do NOT use your BRK email

**All those contributing to a FAFSA (parent/guardian) must create a separate studentaid.gov login

Not sure who counts as a parent? Use the “Who is My Parent?” tool

• Gather the information needed to complete the FAFSA: You’ll need information on income, assets, and demographics. This handy FAFSA checklist can help you organize everything you need.
• List the colleges, trade schools, that you applied to or are thinking about applying to. You can always log-in later and edit your ranking of schools.
• You and your parent/contributor will need to "sign" your FAFSA with your FSA IDs.

Come to the College + Career Center at lunch to learn about scholarship tips and tricks! Bring your laptop, lunch and a friend!

Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships before receiving an acceptance letter, but know that you must be a member of the incoming class of Fall of 2025 to be a recipient. By completing the online application, you will be considered for all of the scholarships listed on the following pages.

Eligibility Criteria (Must meet 1 of the 4 criteria):

1. GPA (unweighted) of 3.8 OR
2. ACT: Minimum score of 31 OR
3. SAT: Minimum score of 1430 OR
4. Top 1% of your graduating class

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations identifies and recognizes high school students who, through action and service, have demonstrated leadership in advancing racial equity, promoting racial understanding, or eliminating racial bias and prejudice in their schools and communities.

Applications due January 31

Future teachers: Secure up to $15,000 in paid summer professional development at Scholar Institute and kickstart your teaching career in Michigan!

Click here to register to attend a virtual info session!

Apply to the Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan today: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-michigan

FULL-RIDE Scholarship to ~140 U.S. universities!

• List of participating colleges
• Winners who choose to use the scholarship would be required to commission as an officer in either the Navy or Marine Corps.
• If you change your mind, you can use the scholarship for freshman year.
• There is no obligation to pay back (only applicable prior to starting Sophomore year of college).

Who should attend this Info Session?

• Students who excel academically and are involved in the their school or community.
• Students interested in STEM careers or medicine.

Learn more at: Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps - Home Page (navy.mil)

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!

Call the center or click here to reserve your seat at The Tutoring Center in Birmingham. 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 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 9-12 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
• Mental health resources
• BHS course information/schedules
• Life after BHS! (college, jobs, careers, scholarships, financial aid)
• Calendar of upcoming BHS Counseling events