Thursday, September 26, 2019

Freshman Parent Breakfast

The Burlington High School Guidance Department will be hosting a breakfast for all parents of freshman students on Wednesday October 2nd in the BHS Guidance Conference Room from 9:15 to 10:00 am. The Guidance Department at BHS has recognized that it often takes a full year for students and parents to understand and access the numerous programs, resources, and committed staff we have at Burlington High School. Our goal is to expedite this process for you by discussing topics important for the transition to high school. Please join the Guidance Department for this informative and open dialogue. Parents must RSVP by calling 781-270-1780.


The BHS Guidance Department has a new blog and web-site. Please see links below:

BHS Guidance Blog

BHS Guidance Web-Site

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

College Planning Night

Senior Parents and Seniors are reminded that College Planning Night will be held on Thursday September 26, 2019 at 6:00 in the Burlington High School Auditorium. The evening will cover a variety of topics in regard to the college selection and application process. Several Guidance staff members will be at this event and we look forward to seeing you.

If you cannot make the event, it will be televised on BCAT. The showtimes will be posted soon.


The BHS Guidance Department has a new blog and web-site. Please see links below:

BHS Guidance Blog

BHS Guidance Web-Site

Monday, September 16, 2019

BHS Guidance Department has a new blog and web-site

Dear Students and Parents,

The BHS Guidance Department has a new blog and web-site. Please see links below:

BHS Guidance Blog

BHS Guidance Web-Site

PSAT Exam and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test on Wednesday, October 16

Burlington High School will be a national testing center for the administration of the PSAT Exam and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. For the several years 90% or more Burlington High School seniors take the SAT exam. The PSAT is an excellent opportunity to prepare and gain an understanding of the SAT exam. Juniors are also eligible for a National Merit Scholarship depending on the score.

All sophomores will take the PSAT free of charge, however juniors MUST register and pay a fee of $30.00. The Guidance department highly recommends juniors take the exam again this year. Registration materials are being mailed on 9/16/19, and students will also receive information in homeroom. You can also find registration materials by clicking here. We ask that Juniors register ASAP so they may pick up a PSAT study guide which provides valuable testing information.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

New Guidance Web-Site

Dear Students and Parents,

The BHS Guidance Department has a new blog and web-site. Please see links below:

BHS Guidance Blog

BHS Guidance Web-Site

Free Practice SAT and PSAT's


Attention 10th, 11th and 12th grade students:

Kaplan Test Prep and Burlington High School will be hosting TWO separate, private practice tests in the Burlington High School Cafeteria. Please see details below:

PSAT PRACTICE TEST (Juniors or younger ONLY)
Class of 2021 or younger
Free Full Practice PSAT Exam
Saturday 9/14/19 from 9AM to1PM
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Thursday. Sept.12, 2018
To register go to: 

SAT PRACTICE TEST (Seniors ONLY)
Class of 2020 
Free Full Practice SAT Exam
Saturday 9/21/19 from 9AM to 1PM
To register go to: 
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wed. Sept.19, 2019 
https://www.kaptest.com/class/SKKA190015


We would recommend that seniors that missed the SAT last spring, or seniors that want to brush up on skills, take the free practice SAT test. 

Juniors and sophomores will take the collegeboard sponsored PSAT on 10/16 The test on 10/16 is a full scale PSAT,  and If students score high enough they can potentially qualify for national merit. So for students in grades 10 and 11, the practice PSAT gives them a chance to prepare for the upcoming PSAT at BHS on 10/16. The PSAT on 10/16 is NOT free for juniors, but is free for sophomores. 

Either practice test gives students a chance to practice under test conditions which hopefully reduces test day stress.