Senior year is fast approaching

The college selection process can make the senior year very stressful for both parents and students.

This pressure can be reduced with advanced planning and research. Much can be accomplished during the summer months. Prospective colleges and universities can be visited and toured. Testing plans can be formulated. Additional test preparation can also be conducted during the summer months.

One additional method to reduce stress is to fully utilize our comprehensive guidance website, TCCi Family Connection. Students and parents will find extensive collegiate information designed to help in making decisions about courses, colleges and careers. All members of the Class of 2011 have been granted access to the Naviance.

If you notice the link on the right under " College Planning Resources" you have access to a  variety of resources and information. Please be sure to take full advantage of these resources over the summer.

Post high school planning is an important and often complicated task for students and parents. The Guidance Counselors look forward to serving as a resource for students and parents as well as assisting in the decision-making process this upcoming fall. Please call or e-mail your son’s or daughter’s counselor for help and support.

Class of 2005

You were informed when you left Burlington High School that your academic records would be held for five years. After five years, all but your high school transcript would be destroyed

Beginning now and ending June 18, 2010, you may call Mrs. Cavanaugh, Guidance Secretary at 781-270-1827, to arrange pick-up of your academic records. Proper identification will be necessary and only the 2005 graduate is authorized to pick up the records.

All records, excluding your high school transcript, will be destroyed beginning on June 21st.

2010 Susan Alterisio Cardelle Memorial Scholarship Fund Classic

Over the past thirty 15 years the Susan Alterisio Cardelle Memorial Fund has contributed over $200,000 to the Burlington Scholarship Program. Due to the generous support of S.A.C. charities, many BHS seniors have been given a financial reward for all their hard work. On June 28th, S.A.C. charities will host the Susan Alterisio Cardelle Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Classic. Registration information can be found by clicking here. All community members are highly encouraged to take part in this annual event.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.