Course Selection Process

The course selection process for the school year 2012-2013 for the class of 2014, 2015, 2016 will commence on February 5th, 2013. The sequence of events is as follows:

Tuesday February 5, 2013

Materials will be distributed to each class: Juniors period 2, sophomores period 3 and freshmen period 4.  At this time, counselors will spend time discussing requirements, prerequisites, levels, credits, etc. with each class.

Monday February 11^th , 2013 to March 5, 2013

·        Students will review materials, visit on-line program of studies and discuss with their parents.

·        Teachers spend time in each of their classes discussing course selection with their students. 

·        Teachers must identify course prerequisites for their students.

·        Parents will review student selections as well as teacher recommendations. 

March 4, 2013 Period 4

An assembly will be held and students will be given registration information for requesting courses on Aspen, the Burlington Student Information System. 

March 6, 2013- March 14, 2013

Student window is open for course requests

March 6, 2013- March 14, 2013

Counselors will be available in the lower library to meet with students. Students can report to the lower library during study period.

March 14, 2013

The student window will close for student requests

PLAN Test Registration Deadline

The PLAN, a practice test for the ACTs, will be offered to any interested freshmen or sophomores on Saturday March 9 at Burlington High School. This test is recommended for anyone who is interested in taking the ACTs as a junior or senior or who is interested in figuring out whether they prefer the ACTs or the SATs. Since the test covers Geometry and Algebra I, it is recommended that students be enrolled in Geometry or a higher math class at the time they take this test. The ACT is a college entrance examination that is an alternative to the SAT and is growing in popularity among Burlington High School students. Please visit www.actstudent.org for more detailed PLAN information. All parents of freshmen or sophomores will be sent a registration form in the mail this week. In order to register for the PLAN your son/daughter must complete the registration form and submit it with a $30.00 fee to the Guidance Secretary.  Each student will receive a packet on test content and sample questions when they register.  The regular registration period ends Friday, February 1^st at the close of school. We hope you will consider taking advantage of this opportunity. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Naviance Introduced to Freshman

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 service

Understanding PSAT Results Breakfast on Wednesday January 30th

The Guidance Department at Burlington High School and KAPLAN test Prep will host an “Understanding PSAT Results Breakfast” on Wednesday January 30th, beginning at 8:30 A.M. The event will be held in the Guidance College and Career Center (room 106). The purpose of this breakfast is to give parents of students who took the PSAT on October 17^th the opportunity to ask questions and get clarification on how to interpret, understand and use the PSAT results.   Attending this breakfast is also open to any other interested parent. Please join us for this informative event on January 30^th. All parents are required to RSVP at 781-270-1780. We look forward to seeing you there.

BHS Program of Studies

The BHS Program of Studies is now available on-line. You will notice a link on the right hand side of this blog titled “2013/2014 BHS Program of Studies PDF Version”. We also included a link to the Burlington High School Academic Chart and VHS Guidelines and VHS application. Next Tuesday, February 5^th , students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will meet with their respective Guidance Counselor and will be given an overview of the program and the course selection process.   

FAFSA DAY 2013

Event: FAFSA DAY 2013- http://www.fafsaday.org/
Date: Sunday January 27, 2013 1 :00 P.M.
Description: This is a non-profit volunteer driven effort across the state. This is the second time that Burlington High School will host this event. Parents and students will receive:

• Free assistance completing the FASA

• Access to experienced financial aid administrators, and FAFSA experts, available to answer FAFSA questions.

• Guidance on the financial aid process and next steps after filing the FASA.

Parents MUST register at http://www.fafsaday.org/. Although computer labs are available, it is highly recommend that parents bring a laptop that day. Also if any parents are interested in volunteering as a Support Volunteer (registration tables, setup, cleanup, etc)  please feel free to register at http://www.fafsaday.org/volunteer.php

Free SAT/ACT Practice Test

BHS Juniors are reminded of the Free SAT/ACT Practice Test opportunity offered at BHS on February 2nd at 9AM. This test is designed to offer students sample questions from each exam (SAT and ACT). Students can use the score reports to determine which test may be more beneficial to take in the spring of junior year.   

Students can register online.

1. Go to www.kaplanatschool.com

2. Where is says READY TO ENROLL enter SKKA3013 and hit search

3. Click on the Green Enroll Button and enter student information

PLAN Test at Burlington High School

The PLAN, a practice test for the ACTs, will be offered to any interested freshmen or sophomores on Saturday March 9 at Burlington High School. This test is recommended for anyone who is interested in taking the ACTs as a junior or senior or who is interested in figuring out whether they prefer the ACTs or the SATs. Since the test covers Geometry and Algebra I, it is recommended that students be enrolled in Geometry or a higher math class at the time they take this test. The ACT is a college entrance examination that is an alternative to the SAT and is growing in popularity among Burlington High School students. Please visit www.actstudent.org for more detailed PLAN information. All parents of freshmen or sophomores will be sent a registration form in the mail this week. In order to register for the PLAN your son/daughter must complete the registration form and submit it with a $30.00 fee to the Guidance Secretary.  Each student will receive a packet on test content and sample questions when they register.  The regular registration period ends Friday, February 1^st at the close of school. We hope you will consider taking advantage of this opportunity. 

Sophomore Parent Breakfast on Wednesday November 14, 2012

The Guidance Department at Burlington High School will be hosting a Sophomore Parent Breakfast on Wednesday November 14, 2012, from 8:30-9:45 AM in the BHS Guidance College and Career Center. The purpose of this breakfast is to give parents of sophomore students the opportunity to have an open dialogue with all members of the guidance staff. The BHS Guidance Department has a variety of resources available for parents and students, and many topics will be covered that are relevant to sophomores, such as the MCAS, PSATs, career and college exploration, utilizing the Naviance program, and academic planning. Please join us for this informative event. We look forward to seeing you! Please RSVP at by calling 781-270-1780.

BC Splash is back Nov. 4!

BC Splash is a rare opportunity both for college and high school students. BC undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to share and showcase their passion for education in a classroom setting while high school students are immersed in the college environment for a whole day. They have the chance to explore the campus, network with undergraduates, and take classes in a wide variety of subjects. 

Student Registration is open

To Register for classes click HERE.

Please note: every student attending BC Splash must bring with them a signed liability form on the day of the event in order to participate. The liability form can be found HERE. Forms will be accepted at student registration only, please do not mail/email them. A reminder email with the form will be sent out the week of BC Splash.

THE FORM HAS BEEN UPDATED PLEASE USE THIS NEW ONE. THANK YOU.

This Fall’s Splash will be on November 4th! Student Registration for this Fall’s event is Open

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