Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Freshmen and Sophomore Academic Planning Night

The Burlington High School Guidance Department will host our newly developed Freshmen and Sophomore Academic Planning Night on Wednesday March 2nd at 6:30 in the Burlington High School auditorium. The topics covered will be important aspects of academic and post secondary planning, specifically geared for grades 9 and 10. We encourage parents and students to attend this event. If you cannot make the event it will be televised on BCAT.

Friday, February 12, 2016

Course Selection Process Breakfast

The BHS Guidance Department cordially invites parents to join us for the next  Guidance Breakfast.  The topic will be about the "Course Selection Process". The breakfast will be held in the BHS Guidance College and Career Center at 8:30AM on Wednesday February 24, 2016. Please RSVP by calling 781-270-1780. We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Program of Studies Presentation

Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 met with their respective Guidance Counselor on 2/10/16. The 2016/2017 Program of Studies was discussed. Please feel free to take a look at the 2016/2017 Program of Studies Presentation given today.

Also please be aware of the full timeline for the course selection process.

Feb 10th - Course planning meetings held for grade 9, 10 and 11.
Feb 22nd- Feb 29th (after vacation): Teachers discuss class options and enter recommendations in Aspen.
March 2nd During the long period assembly Mr. Murphy will explain the process of making course requests using Aspen.
March 3rd March 9th-Counselors will be available in lower library to meet with students. Student are only allowed to attend during study hall.
March 28th - Students receive verification of requests in HR.
March 31st - Deadline for any final changes.

Students should use the next 3 weeks to have discussions with their Guidance Counselor, parents and teachers to make the best decision possible for next school year.