BHS Counseling News
๐ What's new!
- SENIORS: Request your final high school transcript in Parchment!
- Auditions for BHS Choirs for 24-25
๐ This Week...
5/14 - SENIORS: Next Steps for Seniors attending EMU! - Sign-up to attend!
5/16 - Prom
๐ Coming up...
5/21 - SENIORS: Last Day at BHS
5/29 + 6/7 - JUNIORS: College Essay Workshops (Part 1 + 2) - Sign-up to attend!
6/4 - SENIORS: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal, Cap & Gown pickup
6/6 - Graduation at Meadowbrook
๐ BHS FREE After-School Academic Support
Mon, Wed, Thurs from 3:45-4:45 PM in LMC
BHS is proud to offer teacher-led academic support after school in the LMC!
This free service is open to BHS students struggling in English, Math, Science, Social Studies or Spanish classes. No need to sign-up, just drop in after school!
๐ SENIORS: Admitted Student Workshops @BHS!
Got admitted, but not sure what to do next? Colleges are here to help!
See below dates + colleges here to help
- 5/14 - Next Steps for Seniors attending EMU! - Sign-up to attend!
๐ SENIORS: Honors Diploma Application
App due to Mrs. Wyatt by May 13th
Criteria for Granting BHS Honors Diploma:
- 3.50 cumulative GPA.
- Minimum ACT Composite Score of 24 or minimum SAT Total Score of 1200.
- Complete minimum of 4 AP classes.
- No long-term suspensions or expulsions.
- Exemplary school attendance.
- Take a minimum of 3 AP Exams.
- Volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per year during high school (Hours must be earned
- through an approved placement).
- Participate in at least four years of extracurricular activities during high school.
๐๐ SENIORS: Request your final high school transcript in Parchment!
Step-by-step instructions!
Follow these directions:
Go to Parchment (link also available on BHS Counseling webpage, College + Career in Schoology).
Login or create your account. (Edit or create your account using your personal email address, not your Berkley School District email).
Login to your account
Click โOrderโ
Search for the destination that you want to send your final transcript to. When you find it, click โSelectโ.
Under โWhen do you want this sent?โ, select "Hold for Grades." This means the transcript wonโt be sent until this semesterโs grades are on it.
Click โSave & Continue.โ
Youโll click โSave & Continueโ again after reviewing your order.
Give consent and click โSave & Continue.โ
๐จ SENIORS: Submit your FAFSA!
To receive a Michigan Achievement Scholarship, for Academic Year 2024-25, students must:
- File a current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Completed (submitted, completed, and verified).
- Demonstrate financial need when they complete the FAFSAโby having a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $30,000 or less.
- In addition to the financial need eligibility requirements, students must meet all program eligibility requirements.
โ SENIORS: Financial Aid Deadlines for Colleges
๐SENIORS: Win Free Pizza for Life!
Complete the FAFSA + Enter by June 30th!
Michigan high school seniors have the chance to follow their dreams AND win free pizza for a year,* just by filling out the newly simplified FAFSA by June 30, 2024.
ENTERING IS AS EASY AS PIE!
- Create FSA IDโs (both student and parent)
- Fill out the FAFSA form together. (Itโs only 36 questions, no essay required!)
- Text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA.
- Weโll just need your full name, email and mailing address. Thatโs it!
- Then, youโll get your entry confirmation and a link to the full contest rules.
Already completed the FAFSA?
- Youโre still eligible.
- Just text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA to enter.
๐ช Parents + Guardians: Access Xello Family!
Xello Family extends the benefits of Xello to parents and guardians, allowing active participation in their child's educational and career planning. Gain insights into college research, strengths, majors, and career fields.
Parents and guardians, should have received an email on 3/12/24 with a link to facilitate Xello Family access. This link was active for 7 days. If you missed the email or your link expired, please contact Christina Belsky at christina.belsky@berkleyschools.org.
๐ Everything you need to research + apply! ๐
๐ JUNIORS: College Essay (two-part) Workshop
May 29th + June 7th at 10:30 AM in LMC
BHS is thrilled to bring essay coach, Lyn, from the College Essay Guy to provide two workshops for Juniors! Students must be able to attend both sessions in the LMC and bring their Chromebook/laptop. Sign-up to attend!
Wednesday, May 29th at 10:30 AM in LMC
Part 1: How to Brainstorm an Outstanding Personal Statement
What is the personal statement?
What are colleges looking for?
Practical, values-based brainstorming exercises and writing strategies
Friday, June 7th at 10:30 AM
Part 2: How to Structure and Draft an Outstanding Personal Statement
How to guide students from brainstorming to drafting
Essay structures any student can use
Successful example essays
About our College Essay Guy coach!
Lyn (she/her) is an experienced essay coach and loves helping students tell cinematic stories. Her students earn merit scholarships and hear good news from schools such as Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, Cal Poly, and Cornell. She is a graduate of Stanford University with a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Education, and holds an MFA in Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.
๐ Berkley/Huntington Woods Youth Assistance Summer Camp Scholarship
Apply by May 17th
Berkley/Huntington Woods Youth Assistance Summer Camp Scholarship program is open and accepting applications!
This opportunity is for students who would benefit from a camp experience and may need additional support to make it happen.
The application deadline is May 17, 2024.
๐ BHS PreCollege & Summer Programs List!
๐ฐ BHS Scholarships List + Financial Aid Info!
๐ฏ Spring Testing Week 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 studentโs College Board account and score report automatically.
*BHS does not have access to College Board log-ins / student account information.*
Contact College Boardโs Student SAT Helpline at 866-870-3127 and select Option 2 for additional troubleshooting assistance.
๐ Practice Tests at The Tutoring Center
SAT/ACT COMMUNITY TESTS ARE THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 2pm-5pm - Call the center or click here to reserve your seat. Space is limited.
๐ฏ SAT + ACT Test Prep
๐ ACT + SAT Weekend Test Dates 23-24
๐ 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
Visioneering Inc in Auburn Hills is hiring!
๐ฆ Balfrey & Johnston Inc in Oak Park is hiring!
Warehouse Shipping & Receiving (full-time, entry level position).
Assists the Warehouse Manager in daily activities including, but not limited to shipping, receiving, inventory, stock placement, inventory cycle counts, and customer service. See below attachment for full job description. Contact george2@balfrey-johnston.com for more information.
๐ฆ Palmer Moving Services in Warren is hiring!
๐Edible Arrangements in Berkley is hiring!
- Two part-time employees to work inside our location at 3766 West 12 Mile Rd.
- Monday + Tuesday from 3:00 PM - 6 :00 PM. Saturday + Sunday (and holidays, when available).
- Ask for Katie at 248-547-7000.
๐ฐCo-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.
OCHNโs 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.
๐ 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) (Mr. Szymanski is subbing until 6/10)
- 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)
๐ College + Career Center course in Schoology
All๐of๐the๐Info
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 2024 - BGB4-PSRM-GV93P
- 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