BHS Counseling News
π What's new!
- SENIORS: BHS Class of 2024 Local Scholarship Awardees
- JUNIORS: Recording + Resources from Part 1 of the College Essay Guy Workshop!
- Free Summer Resources and free Essay courses from College Essay Guy!
- Camp Med at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
- MPower Innovation Summit June 30th in Novi
- BHS students work out for FREE at Planet Fitness this Summer!
- JUNIORS: PSAT/NMSQT October 9th @BHS (optional!)
- $5.00 Voucher for July ACT - use by June 21st!
π This Week...
6/4 - SENIORS: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal, Cap & Gown pickup
6/6 - SENIORS: Graduation at Meadowbrook
6/7 - JUNIORS: College Essay Workshops (Part 2) - Sign-up to attend!
π Coming up...
6/12 - Last Day of School!
ππ° BHS Class of 2024 Local Scholarship Awardees
π 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 βOrderβ
Search for the destination (school) that you want to send your final transcript to. When you find it, click βSelectβ.
Under βWhen do you want this sent?β, select "Hold for Grades." This means the transcript wonβt be sent until this semesterβs grades are on it.
Click βSave & Continue.β
Youβll click βSave & Continueβ again after reviewing your order.
Give consent and click βSave & Continue.β
πSENIORS: 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 IDβs (both student and parent)
- Fill out the FAFSA form together. (Itβs only 36 questions, no essay required!)
- Text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA.
- Weβll just need your full name, email and mailing address. Thatβs it!
- Then, youβll get your entry confirmation and a link to the full contest rules.
Already completed the FAFSA?
- Youβre still eligible.
- Just text FAFSA to 844-34-PIZZA to enter.
π Everything you need to research + apply! π
π JUNIORS: College Essay Guy (two-part) Workshop
Part 2 - 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!
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
π Part 1 Recording + Resources!
π *Free* College Essay Guy Summer Courses!
π π©Ί CampMed at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Application deadline is June 14th
Diversity & Inclusion at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine is organizing a two-day intensive summer educational experience that stimulates interest in science and medicine for high school students interested in medicine or other health-related fields.
The program is scheduled to take place from June 25-26, 2024 (in-person) and aims to encourage and motivate students to explore STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) majors in college, and consider becoming a physician after earning a baccalaureate degree.
Students and parents can apply to this *free* program by clicking here by June 14th!
π MPower Innovation Summit June 30th in Novi
π 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.
π $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
π Practice SAT/ACT 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.
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) (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)
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 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