Quarter 3 continues...

- This week is a 5 day school schedule - see below.

- Quarter 3 Critical Updates are scheduled for upload to portals this week. Please check your portal for these important academic updates. Critical updates are only shared for students who have D/E/N as their current grade in a class.

Quarter 3 ends on April 4 and report cards are scheduled to be uploaded on April 12.

Upcoming special schedule weeks at BHS - Week of 3/27 is ELA MCAS week for 10th graders. Special schedule for Week of 3/27 attached below.

IMPORTANT for Class of 2024: Juniors will be required to attend minimum 2 BHS counselor post high school planning workshops over the 2 mornings of MCAS. Juniors can attend up to 4 workshops over the 2 days of MCAS. More details on workshop topics and schedule coming soon!

And Friday April 7- School is closed for students and staff - Good Friday holiday

Just a reminder that BHS counselors are here If a student has questions/concerns or just wants to say hello to their counselor. Students are encouraged to stop by their counselor’s office when not in class. Students can be in touch with their counselor for any questions or concerns – school related, post high school planning related, extracurricular activities related, or life related. If a counselor is not available when a student stops by their office, PLEASE remind them to leave a note or send an email.

We’re here and ready to support EVERY BHS student!

Nowruz, Persian New Year and celebration of the Spring Equinox, is on March 22 (*20th, depending on the calendar you are checking). Check out celebrations at the MFA this month or take a look at this recipe from the Globe.

Also, Ramadan begins around March 22. Please read this article (from Worcester Polytech) for some ideas on how to support students and colleagues during this month-long observance.

Please email Darby Neff-Verre individually for feedback on the Weekly Update.

Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE --April 11 (DATE CHANGE)!

Seniors share letters about preparing for college and life after high school.
For the Class of 2024/Junior Parent PTO meeting on April 11, Peer Leaders will share a series of letters to parents designed to help them understand some of the unique stresses and pressures of junior/senior years as they begin planning for life after high school. This meeting, which past junior parents have told us is extremely powerful and insightful, will include concrete tips on how parents can strengthen communication and support for their teens to maintain a healthy perspective during these final years at BHS. Location to be announced.

Deans will host information sessions with department chairs providing summaries of the offerings for each grade on the following dates. All meetings will be recorded. Zoom link below. Dean and Class Representatives will also share zoom links and links to the recordings afterwards.

Rising grades 10 and 11: Wednesday, March 22, 8:30am via Zoom
Rising grade 12: Thursday, March 23, 8:30am via Zoom

Same zoom link for both events - 2023_24 Scheduling Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://psbma-org.zoom.us/j/94437126283?pwd=NUliY2d5elNYRHNtWHVPVE5tMXJidz09
Passcode: 603297

See the documents below for more info and access to the updated BHS Course Catalog.

Keep in mind that this is SELECTION time for students (not courses being scheduled... that step does not happen until later this spring/summer).

Teachers are sharing their level recommendations with students which will also be included in the students' portals starting on March 21. Students should consider BALANCE in their course selections to set up the best academic experience, while also considering physical (adequate sleep/eating habits) and mental health in their daily routine for next year.

Students pick courses - academic levels and elective classes - that are of high interest to them while also meeting BHS graduation requirements. It is becoming more challenging for students to change their schedules after the school year starts, so thoughtful selection is key at this time.

Students should reach out to their teachers about level recommendations and their counselor for balance and grad requirement conversations now.

BHS Jazz Concert to raise money to benefit the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health - March 20 @ 6:15pm, BHS STEM wing

See the flyer below for details!

The Global Leadership class at BHS has organized a fundraiser as part of a Humanitarian Intervention unit to provide aid to people in Syria and Turkey after the horrific earthquake that devastated millions of people.

he class intends to raise $10,000 for UNICEF and collect in-kind donations by Friday, March 10th. Donations can be made at the class GoFundMe site. 100% of donations go directly to UNICEF's Earthquake relief.

Students are collecting in-kind donations (winter clothes, blankets, sleeping bags, tents, and hand warmers) to be delivered to Turkey. Collection bins are located in the BHS atrium at 115 Greenough Street. To learn more at the Global Leadership class Earthquake Relief, you can visit the Global Leadership class earthquake relief website. All donors are automatically registered for raffle prizes from local businesses, organized by the BHS Friends 4 Friends student group.

What formal support programs exist for BHS students?

Who runs them and what support do these programs offer?

• Weekly Parent support groups - see Parents Supporting Parents BRYT Central flyer below

Our Parent Supporting Parent groups return this week and are open to ALL parents of youth who are navigating mental health challenges. The groups are virtual, hosted by a BRYT family engagement specialist via Zoom, and are designed to be a platform for families to support each other. *The purpose of these groups is to give parents an opportunity to give and receive support from each other. PSP groups are not designed to supplement mental health treatment.

It’s time for the annual TAP challenge: reduce unnecessary single-use plastic bottles where tap water is secure, and improve access to TAP water where it is needed. Sign up for the two week TAP Challenge (Together Against Plastics) and pledge to refrain from purchasing single-use plastic water bottles (weekdays, March 20-31)—and if you are able, divert the money you save to the Brookline-Quezalguaque Sister City project. 100% of your donation improves water infrastructure in Quezalguaque. Anyone who signs up will receive a short email blast reminder with daily info about global water security, water in Eastern Massachusetts, ocean plastics and more. You can boost your support when you purchase a sleek TAP reusable metal water bottle. The TAP Challenge is run by students in the Climate and Food Justice Club and Global Leadership class at Brookline High School. Are you up for the challenge? Sign up here To sign up for the TAP challenge (donations are not required). Help us reach our $5000 goal for Quezalguaque to build water infrastructure. And, follow us on Instagram! Spread the word to friends and family. Thanks for your support, the TAP Challenge team

ACE (www.ACEHighSchoolYourWay.com) applications are still be accepted for next September 2023. ACE, is a small program within BHS students with a total of 55 students, grades 10-12, who feel they were be more intellectually satisfied and more academically successful in a non-traditional setting. ACE provides a rigorous college-preparation pathway in which students are placed in multi-age classes based on their skill levels and can go at their own pace and graduate when they complete their content and skill competencies. Please check out the website for more info.

If your child is interested in exploring ACE, they should email ACE Secretary: Christine_Carruthers@psbma.org to attend an ACE information meeting and classroom visit which are mandatory steps in the application process.

Daylight Savings Time means we all "lost" one hour of sleep... What does it really mean when you don't get enough sleep?

Most studies indicate that teens need between 8-10 hours of sleep/night. Not many BHS teens get that amount. While students may get more things done due to less sleep, the quality and the time to get these things done when not rested is greatly impacted.

Plus your physical, mental, social and academic health are all compromised.

Are you an artist? Submit your artwork to The Brookline Exhibition literary and arts magazine for a chance to win $100 and get your work published! You can find submission links on posters in all of the art classrooms and throughout the halls. You can also visit our website at thebrooklineexhibition.comLinks to an external site.. You are welcome to submit multiple art pieces!

BHS Counselors are here to support our students in their summer planning AND counselors need at least 3 school weeks (not including weekends and vacation times) to complete reference requests. Often, students will be asked to meet with the counselor before they write the reference so the counselor can best understand the student's motivation in applying for a particular program and then be able to provide a strong reference. Thank you!

The BHS Career Counselor Kate Kennedy pulls together a compilation of Summer Opportunities for students. This document is now live! Use this as a resource to consider summer plans! This listing suggests many opportunities available for high school students from local jobs to internships to summer programs, but is not all inclusive.

It can also be found on the BHS Career Counseling page on the school website.

BHS Summer Opportunities 2023

Summer Activities Considerations-

Impact of Summer skills on College and Life Success:

Income

Build Social Skills Development from Face to Face Interactions

Self-Advocacy Skills

Employability Skills

Embracing Diversity

Interacting with someone with a Disability

Being on time/ Time management

Collaboration

The Trans Youth Summit is a FREE daylong community conference organized by trans youth, for trans youth. This event for youth ages 25 and under, as well as their parents/caregivers, aims to build community, combat oppression, and provide education and resources to those who need them. This gathering of 200+ youth will include interactive workshops, identity based groups, panels, lunch and access to gender affirming wear. The Summit is organized by BAGLY, MTPC (Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition), and Greater Boston PFLAG.

We are so excited to announce this year’s Trans Youth Summit will be held on Saturday, March 25th from 9:30AM-4:00PM at The Heath School in Brookline. Registration for youth participants who would like to join the Trans Youth Summit is now open! Caregiver registration is coming soon. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

YOUTH REGISTRATION

Stop by the 22 Tappan library from 9:30-12:30pm on Wednesdays for more puppy support from Finn the support dog. Plans are happening to have Finn also be int he 115 Greenough building on Tuesdays from 9:30-12:30pm. BHS has a team of staff and students who is committed to bringing a support dog to our school buildings regularly. If you are interested in joining this team effort, please contact darby_neff-verre@psbma.org or student leader 24caramelloo@brooklinek12.org

The BHS Psychology Club continues to organize a PostSecret initiative here at the high school.

Share your secret anonymously on a postcard to the PostSecrets locker number 3081. PostSecrets is a project that aims to promote open conversation about life challenges and mental health and encourage an impactful dialogue through a series of anonymous messages. Learn more at https://sites.google.com/brooklinek12.org/psychologyclub/post-secrets?authuser=0&pli=1

Help Center info: https://bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us/academic-help-centers.html

Plus always talk with your subject teacher to schedule some 1:1 support outside of class time too!

Math Center @ 115 Greenough: Room 266 - 7:30 - 8:15 - M - F

Math Center @ 22 Tappan: Room Tap416 - 7:30 - 8:15 - M - F

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am-3:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm

Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

It’s cold outside... Join other students for a quiet, peaceful spot to eat and get to know other students.

Bring a friend and stop by!

All students in Grades 9-12…..Lunch Lounge is offered for all students who may or may not have some social connections in classes, including new to BHS students. It is a welcoming, inclusive drop-in lunch community that engages kids with the “social scaffolding” of friendly conversation, other kids interested in making friends, and a warm and familiar staff member. Games, drawing materials and fun is offered… Just bring your own lunch!

Lunch Lounge is offered for these lunch blocks in Room 277 @ the 115 Greenough campus:

Every Monday E block - 2nd lunch

Every Wednesday C block - both lunches

Every Friday E block - both lunches

Study Buddy Tutoring is excited to announce our collaboration with METCO’s After School Academic Program (ASAP)! Interested tutors will have the opportunity to mentor students in grades 4-6 for math and ELA either remotely or in person at the METCO headquarters at 11 Roxbury Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119 from 4-6 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

BHS students who are looking for experience teaching elementary school students and are available during the required hours are highly encouraged to participate - ASAP is currently in need of dedicated tutors willing to help further the education of students in the METCO program.

Tutors interested in this opportunity must fulfill the following requirements:

• Time commitment options:

• Must make a commitment from now until May 26th, 2023

• Option 1: Be able to mentor in person - at least one day a week from 4-6 PM (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays) at the METCO headquarters at 11 Roxbury Street, Roxbury, MA

• Option 2: Be able to dedicate 2-4 hours per week (after 4 PM) virtually to support one student (meeting time and date to be determined with student and family)

• Be a successful high school with a solid academic track record

• Maintain a reliable, patient, and positive attitude - be dedicated to the cause!

• Complete mandatory CORI/SORI screening (to be completed AFTER Mentor Form has been received)

Students will receive community service hours for successfully tutoring students with the collaboration program. All required forms are available at the links below. If you are interested in tutoring for ASAP, please fill out the forms below AND email tutoringstudybuddy@gmail.com with your name and grade for confirmation.

• ASAP Flyer

• ASAP Volunteer Flyer

• ASAP Mentor Form

• BHS Community Service Hours Log

If you have questions, please email tutoringstudybuddy@gmail.com or thenry@metcoinc.org for more details.

Are you interested in becoming an English tutor? Join Study Buddy Tutoring!

Study Buddy Tutoring (SBT) is a non-profit student-run tutoring organization for students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels in the Greater Boston area. Our mission is to provide a free, high-quality learning experience to help students of all kinds. We look to support students with the difficulties brought on by the pandemic, including the shortcomings of remote learning. We also aim to combat inequality in education by supporting disadvantaged students through tutoring and fundraising for local education charities.

Although the organization was founded during the pandemic, we are happy to announce that tutors and students will have the option to meet in person this year in addition to our remote program. Our program provides tutoring for students of all ages and students can be tutored in any subject. Tutors and students will be matched up depending on the subject and teaching preferences.

Why should I join?

SBT currently has several students awaiting English tutors! Tutoring for SBT is a great opportunity to earn community service hours, which can be converted into school credits. Our organization requires tutors to be devoted to furthering the education of young students in the Boston community. If you are interested, please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/fKXrL7kdW7dS2Njn9 or email us at tutoringstudybuddy@gmail.com.

Keep in mind that students can join most clubs during any point in the school year, not just on the sign up day at the Club Fair. The current list of clubs can be found on the link below from the BHS website homepage. An online Club Fair slideshow will also be available soon!

On Friday April 14, 2023, Northeastern University will once again host Building Bridges, a day dedicated to students considering a career in engineering. This event will be in-person and at Northeastern.
Building Bridges provides an opportunity for you to learn what engineering in college is all about. Choose from a wide variety of professor and student organization-led lessons and create your own unique schedule for the day. See here for an overview of past events. Past classes have included “Virtual Reality Technologies for Rehabilitation”, “Designing Earthquake Resistant Buildings”, “Nanomaterials from Trees,” and “Detecting Disease Through Handwriting”.
Your day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration, followed by laboratory visits and classroom sessions, and a lunch session incorporating a Q+A panel with current Northeastern engineering undergraduates. The program will conclude by 1:30 p.m.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis— so register now. As this event falls on a school day, we will provide written excuse letters as needed. Please feel free to contact event coordinator Nicolas Fuchs (n.fuchs@northeastern.edu) with any questions. Registration for the day is $20 and will cover the cost of lunch/space.

The Massachusetts premier Summit is an annual daylong event for 8th-12th grade students interested in pursuing STEM careers or exploring STEM topics. As this is a critical time in their education, and college decisions are beginning, we hope to empower the participants to see the many opportunities available to them within STEM.

The daylong event will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. The registration fee is $75 per student and includes all speakers, hands-on sessions, continental breakfast, lunch, and a take home gift.

Check out their website link here. Enrollment fills very quickly.

Girls STEM Summit-Statewide 2023 is open to all persons who identify as female, non-binary, or other gender identity or expression.

Coming up at BHS --> X block Resume Writing and Networking workshops plus the BHS Annual Job and Career Fair in the newly completed BHS Courtyard on Wednesday April 26 during X block!

Stay tuned.

Check out available jobs at the BHS Job Opportunities page on the BHS Career Counseling website!

The BHS Job Opportunities on the BHS Career Counseling website! This page will be updated throughout the year!

https://bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us/career-counseling1.html

Questions? Email Ms. Kennedy at kate_kennedy@psbma.org

Find Ms Kennedy, the BHS Career Counselor, at both BHS buildings:

Ms. Kennedy’s Schedule 2022/ 2023

@ 22 Tappen rm 237 Monday, Tuesday, Friday ALL DAY AND

Wednesdays 8:20- 10am (A & T block), Thursdays 1-3pm (E & F block)

@ 115 Greenough Street rm 280/ 279 (The College and Career Center)

Wednesdays 10am- 2:15pm (X, D and E block) AND

Thursdays 8:20- 1pm (A, B, D and G block)

BHS Scholarship Application info and additional scholarship info

We would like to share with you some important upcoming dates and information-

Final Exams, Week of May 22
Unlike midterms, Senior Finals happen during regular class blocks and our students will remain in school as if it were a typical school day.
Test schedules will be determined by each teacher.

Prom, May 30-31
Seniors are allowed to bring an "outside" guest as long as that guest is in good standing with their school or employer and under 21 years of age.
Seniors must come to BHS at approximately 5:30pm on Tuesday, May 30 to board buses for the House of Blues. They may not take their own transportation. Exact timing details will be sent out in April.
Seniors will be searched for banned substances at BHS before boarding buses and again by House of Blues Security. Parents will be called to pick up anyone caught under the influence or in possession of banned substances. Those students will not be allowed to participate in Graduation. Please remind your students that this strict policy is for their safety.
Students can bring an "overnight" bag that will be placed in Tappan Gym by parent volunteers so they do not carry bags to House of Blues but will have access to a change of clothes when they return to BHS for the After The Prom Party (ATPP). Remind your students to bring only essentials to Prom. No drinks or drink containers of any kind are allowed—there will be plenty of food and drink provided at both House of Blues and the After The Prom Party at Tappan Gym.
Students must stay at the ATTP until at least 3:00AM and may stay as late as 5:00AM.

Senior Day, June 1
Our Seniors will come to BHS to pick up their Cap & Gown, attend Graduation Rehearsal, & sign each other's yearbooks.
Before they are given their Cap & Gown, Seniors will return books & uniforms, pay any balances, and ensure they meet the school's graduation requirements.

Graduation, June 4
Our Graduation will be at BHS on Cypress Field.
While the Graduation ceremony is planned for 1:00pm, it could happen as early as 10:00am and as late as 4:00pm if we need to dodge any bad weather. (If there is no decent weather at all that day, we will move into Schluntz Gym where each student will receive only 2 guest seats.)

Are YOU looking to serve your community? Are YOU invested in social justice & education equity?

Do YOU know an emerging leader who believes that young people deserve encouragement & support to reach their full potential?

The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship IS RECRUITING for many open AmeriCorps Fellow positions for the upcoming 2023-2024 service year!

Check out our open service positions below!

APPLY TO SERVE

BHS College Counselor Lenny Libenzon and BHS Career Counselor Kate Kennedy will be coordinating with other staff at Brookline High to connect with every senior who is still not working directly on a dignified plan after graduation. If you'd like to start a plan now, please see your counselor or Mr Libenzon or Ms Kennedy in Office 280 in the 115 Greenough building.

We're help to help EVERY senior!

Don’t miss out on the many need-based scholarships available through the BHS Scholarship Program!

To be considered for a scholarship, you must do the following two things:

1. Complete the BHS Scholarship Application found on the link below (It’s easy to complete and is also on the home page of the BHS website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2MaXdeaLGmQ3Nvat_FxNsJoY8FxrtRGvwz1H_DF67t189KA/viewform
2. Submit your CSS Profile to the BHS Scholarship Program. The CSS Profile application is on the College Board Website. You must complete the CSS Profile and then submit it to the Brookline Scholarship Program – code 0424. Submitting the CSS Profile to a college does not mean that you have submitted it to the BHS Scholarship Program. You need to send it specifically to the BHS Scholarship Program – code 0424

Once you know what college you will attend, you will need to submit the financial aid letter you receive from that college.

The Scholarship Committee would like students and parents to know that three criteria are used for choosing award recipients: academics, contributions and activities at BHS, and most importantly, unmet financial need. There are no merit scholarships per se given out through this program.

• Portals are the place where colleges keep applicant information and where you can update contact information, monitor application status, upload and track documents, and view the final admission decision. If you miss a request for more information or a document, it could jeopardize your admission chances, so make it a habit to check regularly.

Join the BHS Counseling and Special Education Depts for virtual panel on College Supports for Students with Learning Differences

On Wednesday, March 29 at 6:30 pm, BHS Counseling Department will present the virtual panel discussion on the topic of College Supports for Students with Learning Differences. Following a short presentation by Mr. Libenzon (BHS

College Counselor), parents and students will be able to ask questions to our panel, which will include BHS and college specialists.

https://psbma-org.zoom.us/j/96840723977?pwd=S3k0YUpDVkt0T1BOV1Z1ZHpvcnBLQT09
Meeting ID: 968 4072 3977
Passcode: 121685

Check out this list of accredited Gap Year programs - https://www.gapyearassociation.org/accredited-gap-year-programs/

Last Thursday March 16, Lenny Libenzon (BHS College Counselor) and Darby Neff-Verre (BHS Counseling Department Chair) offered a virtual Q&A session about general questions on both the college process and the course selection process for rising 12th graders.

Here's the link to Jr Virtual Parent Coffee - http://bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us/guidance/junior-parent-coffee

IMPORTANT for Class of 2024: Juniors will be required to attend minimum 2 BHS counselor post high school planning workshops over the 2 mornings of MCAS. Juniors can attend up to 4 workshops over the 2 days of MCAS. More details on workshop topics and schedule coming soon!

Here's the recording of 3/8 Jr Advisory webinar presentation on course request process and more post HS planning info sharing - https://psbma-org.zoom.us/rec/share/6g_MQT0dkkH4MDGSGG6OMwwVV_v-olLq74Vr0sPHxw_4OSDpG1Mi2I53PHmmn8nb.hea3jyD8l2D3nCR5

Passcode: 3%rB6N#f

See flyers here for more info!

Common App announced that the 2023-2024 essay prompts will remain the same. Past research shows that overall satisfaction with the prompts remains high among students, counselors, and member colleges.

Common App hopes that by sharing the prompts now, students will have the time they need to reflect on their own personal stories and begin thinking about what they want to share with colleges. Check out the Common App Ready resource on approaching the essay (in English and Spanish).

Demonstrated interest is the measurement of how much a student has shown their desire to attend a particular college.

https://www.collegekickstart.com/blog/item/colleges-where-demonstrated-interest-is-important-or-very-important?idU=2&utm_source=newsletter_931&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert-colleges-where-demonstrated-interest-is-important-or-very-important

SAVE THE DATE!

It's Junior Semi Time!! That's right, on March 24th from 7p-11p we will dance UNDER THE STARS!

This year's Semi will have food, fun, good music, dancing AND did we mention food!!

Anna's Taqueria, Hamilton's, Cane's and JP LICKS!!

Food, Fun and Good Vibes only!

Tickets are $50! Complete your contract today!

Have questions, please reach out to your dean.

Deans Summer Williams and Karim Azeb

for visual timelines of the steps you can be taking now to support your post high school plan!

See the dates in the document below.

If you decide to register for college admissions testing, please go to the College Board (SAT) and ACT specific sites and sign up for the test date you prefer far ahead of your chosen date. Spaces fill quickly and other students outside of BHS are able to sign up for the BHS location.

NACAC in person College Fair info - https://www.nacacattend.org/23Boston

NACAC National College Fair - Boston Session 1 of 3Tuesday, May 2, 20239:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT) More Info

NACAC National College Fair - Boston Session 2 of 3Tuesday, May 2, 20236:00 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT) More Info

NACAC National College Fair - Boston Session 3 of 3

College Fair guidelines per NACAC:

1) Representatives from each college will be waiting to meet you! Make sure you are ready to put your best foot forward and interact with reps when visiting college booths! Not sure what to say? Here are some suggestions:

• What do students like/dislike most about your school?
• What kinds of students are happiest at your school?
• What is the average amount of student loan debt for graduates?
• If I am awarded a grant or scholarship, can I expect it to remain constant all four years (assuming my financial circumstances don’t change)?

2) Don't sweat the small stuff!

Everyone is at a different stage in their college search process. Keep an open mind and enjoy yourself. These events are all about helping you connect and learn about lots of colleges in a short amount of time to help you land at your dream school. Have a quick video chat with a rep, drop in on a virtual presentation, send a question through chat - make a connection YOUR way!

This is NOT a Brookline High School event.

Join the 2023 Post-Secondary Fair for Students Who Learn Differently. Attendees will meet representatives from college and university admissions and student support services, gap-year programs, technical schools, and other non-traditional options.

Thursday, March 23, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

447 Hale Street, Prides Crossing, MA
Landmark School Alice Ansara Athletic Center

This event is FREE and open to the public.
High school students, parents, guardians, guidance counselors, and educators are all encouraged to attend.

Learn more at this link- https://www.landmarkschool.org/landing-pages/post-secondary-fair?utm_source=Professional+Contacts&utm_campaign=7ba60e0dda-EMAIL_FairGuidance%231_1.5.23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a1d5f64856-7ba60e0dda-430234113

SAT Test-Taking Drops by 21%; ACT Continues Slide

https://fairtest.org/sat-test-taking-drops-by-21/

Fairtest.org's latest list of test-optional and test-free colleges: https://fairtest.org/test-optional-list/

The PreACT at Brookline High will be offered at BHS on Saturday April 1. The PreACT is a shorter practice version of the ACT college admissions test, normed for sophomores in high school. The PreACT also offers a built-in career interest inventory. Each student taking the test will have the opportunity to:

• ❖ Identify current academic readiness for college and career using the PreACT report

• ❖ Predict how you’ll perform on the ACT after an additional junior year of learning (predictive quality of test is

  different for juniors since they already are having that “additional year” of curriculum as defined by the ACT)

• ❖ Determine skills you can improve based on your performance (using your results to guide use of the free online

  ACT Academy prep program)

• ❖ Explore how your career aspirations align with your interests

Print, complete the registration form and turn into one of the BHS Guidance secretaries (Room 285 or 161) with your $20 check. More info in the form below.

BHS Counselors shared some info and advice about the course selection. Students will also hear more from Head of School Meyer and Asst Head of School Mason with additional guidelines in advisories soon.

- https://psbma-org.zoom.us/rec/share/Fg2b9iwCsa445cA18_aYZJAuN1JcfJA8K5rzyoMwh-wg4LFYH7ch55Nv1bnGxAdt.0Vwb5Z7z0DaoT7tM

Passcode: w983US.E