Thursday, April 29, 2010
MEFA College Financing Seminar at BHS
Junior parents are encouraged to attend a financial aid seminar that will be held on Thursday May 13, 2010. The night will commence at 7:00 in the BHS auditorium. The organization sponsoring the workshop is the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority . The presenter will be Carla Berg, Senior Associate Director at Bentley University. The BHS Guidance department highly recommends parents attend this session. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the Guidance Office. Although the presentation is designed for Junior parents, all BHS parents are welcome to attend.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Seniors we need your help??
Seniors,
Since the Candidates Reply Date (May 1st) is almost here, most members of the Class of 2010 have finalized their after graduation plans.
Please complete the Graduation Survey as soon as possible. The Graduation Survey is very easy to complete. Please respond to all questions pertaining to your plans (Scholarship questions can be omitted). The Guidance Department needs to know the school/college you are attending, your intended major, and the final status of each of your college applications (i.e. accepted, denied, waitlist, withdrawn, etc.). If you are entering the workforce or joining the military please supply that information as well.
The survey is located on your naviance acount. Thanks for your help.
Since the Candidates Reply Date (May 1st) is almost here, most members of the Class of 2010 have finalized their after graduation plans.
Please complete the Graduation Survey as soon as possible. The Graduation Survey is very easy to complete. Please respond to all questions pertaining to your plans (Scholarship questions can be omitted). The Guidance Department needs to know the school/college you are attending, your intended major, and the final status of each of your college applications (i.e. accepted, denied, waitlist, withdrawn, etc.). If you are entering the workforce or joining the military please supply that information as well.
The survey is located on your naviance acount. Thanks for your help.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Grade 9 Students Introduced to Naviance
The Naviance Program is a college and career software program that was introduced to all grade 9 students on Monday 1/28/2013. This software program is critical to the BHS Guidance Developmental Model. Not only can students conduct college and career research, they can track graduation requirements, complete a personality assessment to identify possible careers, complete a four year plan, find out information about volunteer work, and connect with their guidance counselor via e-mail.
As part of the first step of using the Naviance program we are requiring ALL freshmen to complete the “BHS Class of 2016- Freshman Survey” which can be accessed using the Naviance program. The Guidance Department asks parents to encourage their son or daughter to complete the registration and survey ASAP. Again the name of the survey is the “BHS Class of 2016- Freshman Survey” and can be found under the “about me” tab on your son or daughters Naviance Homepage. The information gathered will help the BHS Guidance Department gain valuable information and help us improve our Guidance services.
As part of the first step of using the Naviance program we are requiring ALL freshmen to complete the “BHS Class of 2016- Freshman Survey” which can be accessed using the Naviance program. The Guidance Department asks parents to encourage their son or daughter to complete the registration and survey ASAP. Again the name of the survey is the “BHS Class of 2016- Freshman Survey” and can be found under the “about me” tab on your son or daughters Naviance Homepage. The information gathered will help the BHS Guidance Department gain valuable information and help us improve our Guidance services.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The value of a college degree
New England Patriot Ty Warren values education. He is foregoing his workout bonus in order to pursue his college degree. Read all about this impressive "athlete/scholar" at ESPN Boston.
Monday, February 22, 2010
2010 Burlington Scholarship Program
Dear Seniors and Senior Parents:
This year, please be advised that all available local scholarship applications will be posted directly on the BHS Guidance College Website ( Naviance).
The scholarship listing will be updated throughout the month of March as the scholarships are renewed. A limited number of paper applications will also be available at the Guidance Office.
Included in the postings is the General Scholarship Application for the 2010 Burlington High School Scholarship Program. Completion of this general scholarship application places the student's name in competition for well over ninety (90) local scholarships.
The general application must be completed in its entirety and returned to the Guidance Department by the close of school, Monday, March 29, 2010. No application will be accepted after March 29, 2010. Incomplete applications will not receive consideration. All general scholarship applications must be delivered directly to the Guidance secretaries or to Mr. Joseph Attubato. A receipt indicating that the Guidance Department has received the general scholarship application will be given to each student.
The available applications posted online are quite extensive. The listing includes the Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation applications, the 2010 Adopt- A – Class scholarship application as well as applications for numerous Burlington civic and fraternal organization scholarships.
Each senior should check the scholarship link on the college website on a weekly basis to ascertain if there are any new scholarships available. It is the responsibility of each senior to meet all specific scholarship deadlines.
If you have any questions concerning available scholarships please see your respective counselor. For more specific information including a listing of all local scolarships offered please click here.
This year, please be advised that all available local scholarship applications will be posted directly on the BHS Guidance College Website ( Naviance).
The scholarship listing will be updated throughout the month of March as the scholarships are renewed. A limited number of paper applications will also be available at the Guidance Office.
Included in the postings is the General Scholarship Application for the 2010 Burlington High School Scholarship Program. Completion of this general scholarship application places the student's name in competition for well over ninety (90) local scholarships.
The general application must be completed in its entirety and returned to the Guidance Department by the close of school, Monday, March 29, 2010. No application will be accepted after March 29, 2010. Incomplete applications will not receive consideration. All general scholarship applications must be delivered directly to the Guidance secretaries or to Mr. Joseph Attubato. A receipt indicating that the Guidance Department has received the general scholarship application will be given to each student.
The available applications posted online are quite extensive. The listing includes the Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation applications, the 2010 Adopt- A – Class scholarship application as well as applications for numerous Burlington civic and fraternal organization scholarships.
Each senior should check the scholarship link on the college website on a weekly basis to ascertain if there are any new scholarships available. It is the responsibility of each senior to meet all specific scholarship deadlines.
If you have any questions concerning available scholarships please see your respective counselor. For more specific information including a listing of all local scolarships offered please click here.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Seniors and Senior Parents are reminded that mid-year grades will be sent out to all colleges.
The Guidance Department will be mailing out all mid-year grades for seniors on Tuesday 2/16/2010. The process we follow is to send out an updated transcript to all colleges and universities in which each senior has applied. The report includes an updated G.P.A and rank. In addition, rank and G.P.A.’s will be reflected on your Naviance account by 2/26/2010.
Mr. Joseph Attubato, Guidance Director, will be available next week if parents have any questions or concerns about sending out semester grades.
Mr. Joseph Attubato, Guidance Director, will be available next week if parents have any questions or concerns about sending out semester grades.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The BHS Guidance Department will host a Junior Planning Night.
Juniors and Junior parents are reminded that the Junior "Post Secondary Planning Night" will be held on February 11, 2010 ( snow date will be February 25, 2010). The evening will commence at 6:30 in the Burlington High School Auditorium. The evening will cover a variety of topics in regard to planning for senior year, college planning and other topics related to post-secondary planning. Although the presentation is geared for juniors any parent is welcome to attend this event.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
BHS Course Selection Announcement Reminder
Reminder:
Tomorrow, February 4, 2010 Guidance Counselors will meet will their respective students to discuss the course scheduling process. Members of the class of 2011, 2012 and 2013 will receive the Burlington High School Program of Studies and all supplemental course scheduling materials on that day. Students will have then have opportunity to discuss course selections with counselors, teachers, parents and administrators. The finalized course selection sheets must be received in Guidance by Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
Please don’t feel as if you have to wait until that time to start thinking about courses for next year. If parents or students wanted to get a head start please feel free to look at the 2010 -2011 BHS Program of Studies.
Please see below information for specific location information:
Juniors – Period 2 (day 2 bell schedule)
Area Counselor
Auditorium Mrs. Malatesta
Cafeteria A (front) Mrs. Leary
Cafeteria A (back) Ms. Diozzi
Cafeteria B (front) Mrs.Wojtaszek
Cafeteria B (back) Mrs. Smith
Sophomores– Period 3
Area Counselor
Auditorium Mrs. Malatesta
Cafeteria A (front) Mrs. Leary
Cafeteria A (back) Ms. Diozzi
Cafeteria B (front) Mrs.Wojtaszek
Cafeteria B (back) Mrs. Smith
Guidance Office Mr. Attubato
Freshmen Period 4
Area Counselor
Auditorium Mrs. Malatesta
Cafeteria A (front) Mrs. Leary
Cafeteria A (back) Ms. Diozzi
Cafeteria B (front) Mrs. Wojtaszek
Cafeteria B (back) Mrs. Smith
Guidance Office Mr. Attubato
Tomorrow, February 4, 2010 Guidance Counselors will meet will their respective students to discuss the course scheduling process. Members of the class of 2011, 2012 and 2013 will receive the Burlington High School Program of Studies and all supplemental course scheduling materials on that day. Students will have then have opportunity to discuss course selections with counselors, teachers, parents and administrators. The finalized course selection sheets must be received in Guidance by Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
Please don’t feel as if you have to wait until that time to start thinking about courses for next year. If parents or students wanted to get a head start please feel free to look at the 2010 -2011 BHS Program of Studies.
Please see below information for specific location information:
Juniors – Period 2 (day 2 bell schedule)
Area Counselor
Auditorium Mrs. Malatesta
Cafeteria A (front) Mrs. Leary
Cafeteria A (back) Ms. Diozzi
Cafeteria B (front) Mrs.Wojtaszek
Cafeteria B (back) Mrs. Smith
Sophomores– Period 3
Area Counselor
Auditorium Mrs. Malatesta
Cafeteria A (front) Mrs. Leary
Cafeteria A (back) Ms. Diozzi
Cafeteria B (front) Mrs.Wojtaszek
Cafeteria B (back) Mrs. Smith
Guidance Office Mr. Attubato
Freshmen Period 4
Area Counselor
Auditorium Mrs. Malatesta
Cafeteria A (front) Mrs. Leary
Cafeteria A (back) Ms. Diozzi
Cafeteria B (front) Mrs. Wojtaszek
Cafeteria B (back) Mrs. Smith
Guidance Office Mr. Attubato
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
2010 Burlington Scholarship Program
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents:
This year, please be advised that all available local scholarship applications will be posted directly on the BHS Guidance College Website (Naviance). Each senior has his or her secure access to the college website. The listing will be updated throughout the month of February and March as the scholarships are renewed by the donors. A limited number of paper applications will also be available at the Guidance Office.
Each senior should check the scholarship link on the college website on a weekly basis to ascertain if there are any new scholarships available. It is the responsibility of each senior to meet all specific scholarship deadlines. Parents have also been granted access to the program and I encourage you to monitor the scholarship list as well. If you are having problems logging in please feel free contact your son or daughter's counselor.
This year, please be advised that all available local scholarship applications will be posted directly on the BHS Guidance College Website (Naviance). Each senior has his or her secure access to the college website. The listing will be updated throughout the month of February and March as the scholarships are renewed by the donors. A limited number of paper applications will also be available at the Guidance Office.
Each senior should check the scholarship link on the college website on a weekly basis to ascertain if there are any new scholarships available. It is the responsibility of each senior to meet all specific scholarship deadlines. Parents have also been granted access to the program and I encourage you to monitor the scholarship list as well. If you are having problems logging in please feel free contact your son or daughter's counselor.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Summer Opportunities Fair
Phillips Academy in Andover will host a Summer Opportunities Fair this Sunday, February 7 from 12-2 p.m.
Representatives from 90 local, national and international programs will be in attendance to discuss academic enrichment, community service, arts, camps, sports, travel, internships, outdoor adventure, international home stays and gap year opportunities. This is a great opportunity for high school and middle school students to check out numerous summer enrichment programs all in one place.
Phillips Academy is located at 180 Main Street in Andover, MA, and the fair is being held in the Case Memorial Cage. (GPS Parking: 9 Highland Rd. or 99 Dwight St.) This event is sponsored by Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (PSPA), is free and open to the public with local restaurant food available for purchase.
The BHS listing of summer enrichment programs is listed on Naviance under "college" and "enrichment."
Representatives from 90 local, national and international programs will be in attendance to discuss academic enrichment, community service, arts, camps, sports, travel, internships, outdoor adventure, international home stays and gap year opportunities. This is a great opportunity for high school and middle school students to check out numerous summer enrichment programs all in one place.
Phillips Academy is located at 180 Main Street in Andover, MA, and the fair is being held in the Case Memorial Cage. (GPS Parking: 9 Highland Rd. or 99 Dwight St.) This event is sponsored by Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (PSPA), is free and open to the public with local restaurant food available for purchase.
The BHS listing of summer enrichment programs is listed on Naviance under "college" and "enrichment."
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