BHS Counseling Newsletter:
Friday, November 5th, 2021:
Upcoming Dates:
October 18th-November 30th: Free College Application Month (South Dakota)
November 1st: Spring 2022 Dual Credit Registration Begins
November 2nd: SDSU Admissions Rep in Counseling from 2:00-2:45 PM
November 8th: Buena Vista Admissions Rep in Counseling 1:30-2:00 PM
December 7th: SDSU Admissions Rep in Counseling from 2:00-2:45 PM
*Please stop by the Counseling Office if you need a pass to visit with post-high representatives!
Counseling Office Happenings:
October was a busy month for the BHS Counseling Office! We enjoyed working with our seniors last week to help them apply to different post-secondary institutions. All of our sophomores took the PreACT in the gymnasium this month to get a helpful look at their strengths and weaknesses as well as to learn about some potential career options for them. Finally, you hopefully received a letter from our office this week sharing our concern for our students struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. We are seeing a high number of students in crisis. Please check your email for more information in that letter.
Programs To Be Aware Of:
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing: Any U.S. high school woman in grades 9-12 is eligible to apply for this award. Applications must be submitted by the final deadline at 11:59 p.m. EST on November 5, 2021.
SD Governor's Student Art Competition: All K-12 students in SD are eligible to participate. Each entry must be original in concept, design and exectuion. Competition rules may be found at: https://artscouncil.sd.gov/events/student_art_Main.aspx Deadline for submissions is Nov. 12th
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: Are you a middle-level or high school student making a difference through volunteering? There is a November 20, 11:59 p.m. CST deadline.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards- A national contest for writers and artists in grades 7-12 -regional contest hosted by the University of South Dakota. Students who win awards will be recognized, along with their sponsoring educators, at our annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Ceremony held USD’s Center for Fine Arts. December 15th deadline.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest-Grades 9-12 are elibible to participate; must write and original and creative essay demonstrating an understanding of political courage; $10,000 first place; January 15th deadline.
Study Abroad Opportunities
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) provides more than 1,000 merit-based fully-funded opportunities for U.S. high school students to study abroad for a summer or an academic year in more than 25 countries. These high school exchange programs prepare young Americans to succeed in the 21st century’s global economy by developing their foreign language skills, increasing their cross-cultural understanding, strengthening their confidence and leadership capacity, and fostering new academic insights and ambitions. The application periods are currently open for the following programs:
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX): Live with a host family and attend high school in Germany. Application Deadline: December 1, 2021
Future Leaders Exchange Abroad (FLEX Abroad): Live with a host family and attend high school in Kazakhstan, Poland, or Ukraine Application Deadline: December 8, 2021
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad (YES Abroad): Live with a host family and attend high school in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, or Europe Application Deadline: December 8, 2021
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y): Immerse yourself in Arabic, Indonesian, Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Russian, or Turkish Application Deadline: November 4, 2021 Length
Youth Ambassadors: Learn about civic education and develop leadership skills in the Caribbean and South America Application Deadline: December 6, 2021
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest-Grades 9-12 are elibible to participate; must write and original and creative essay demonstrating an understanding of political courage, $10,000 first place, January 14th deadline.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Dual Credit
The Spring Dual Credit course listing is out and available for you to see at http://sdmylife.com/students/advanced-education-opportunities/ Applications for Spring 2020 will be accepted as of November 1st. There will be a mandatory meeting for students planning to take dual credit this spring on Tuesday, November 16th in Bell Auditorium at 2:20 PM.
SD MyLife
In November, all sophomores will be taking the South Dakota MyLife Ability Profiler and Skills Assessment. These assessments are required by the state of South Dakota and will provide the students with potential career options. Ask your son or daughter to show you their SD MyLife Account!Career Exploration Information:
Presentation College Health Science Day:
For Health Science Days students will explore various health careers including Biology, Exercise Science, Radiologic Technology, and Nursing. Students will be able to see x-rays, do hands on activities, and view our human cadavers. A great experience for high school students!
Feel free to email or call to sign up – india.klipfel@presentation.edu or 605.229.8486
The dates are:
February 16, 2022
March 16, 2022
April 6, 2022
LATI Weld Off!
LATI Drone Camp
SCHOOL EXPLORATION INFORMATION:
SDSU Visit Days-https://www.sdstate.edu/visit-sdsu
Lake Area Technical College Days: Students attend classes, get hands-on in the labs and see what a day at Lake Area Technical College is all about. You'll also receive information on their admissions process, applying for financial aid, locating housing, and much more.
Senior Lake Area Technical College Days: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Junior Lake Area Technical College Day: Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
Military Exploration Information:
Personal, Social and Emotional Information:
Composing An Email:
Email Ettiquite:
Senior Class of 2022:
___Start finalizing your college list.
___ Visit your top school choices
___ Find out each school’s application deadline. Finish those college applications!
___ Talk with college friends who are home on vacation about college life.
___ Check scholarship deadlines.
___ Conduct a scholarship search using a website on the BHS Counseling website!
___ If you’ve decided to apply early admission to a particular school, finalize and send whichever early decision or early action applications are due this month.
___ Double check that testing companies have sent your scores directly to the colleges to which you are applying.
DEADLINES....
We’re sure feeling the time crunch…how about you? Applying to schools is in full swing! If you haven’t already applied, stop in to see your counselor! Thanksgiving break will soon be upon us! Take that time to enjoy being with your family and friends. Also, remember to take a deep breath and find some down time for yourself among all the deadlines for school, college applications and scholarships!
University of Sioux Falls FAFSA Nights: These nights are open to all students and their families that would like some extra guidance with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Filing the FAFSA is an important step in the college process, and one that our team is happy to help with!
FAFSA Nights
- Monday, November 8
- Tuesday, November 16
Sign up online at https://apps.usiouxfalls.edu/form/fafsa-night
College Application Month in SD: There's still time to apply at participating SD Institutions for free! You have until November 30th!
Scholarships To Be Thinking About:
Below are current scholarships that have been brought to the attention of our office. The date next to the scholarship is the deadline for the application. Please see our calendar where you may locate the scholarship description as well as the information on how to apply for the scholarship. You can find the scholarship descriptions and links on the counseling calendar on the date of their deadline.
Nov. 10th- Regeneron Science Talent Search
Nov. 15th-Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship
Nov. 15th-Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Dec. 1st-National Honor Society Scholarship
Dec. 1st-Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Dec. 15th-Burger King Scholarship
Dec. 31st-SD Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Jan. 3rd-Kiwanis Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Jan. 6th-GE Reagan Association Scholarship
Jan. 13th-US Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Jan. 14th-Sioux Valley Energy
Jan. 21st -Hy-Vee Sanford Legends Scholarship
Feb. 7th-Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards Scholarships
Mar.31, 2021-Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship
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Contacts For Immediate Assistance:
211: Every day people turn to 211 for financial, family, food, mental health, physical health, or disaster-related support. Your call or text is free and confidential.
Avera Medical Group Behavioral Health Brookings: 1-800-691-4336 or 605-322-4005
Brookings Mental Health Resources:
Emergency: Call 911
The Ivy Center, Brookings Behavioral Health & Wellness: 24/7/365 Emergency Services, available by calling: (605) 697-2850
South Dakota Helpline: Find local resources here.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
BHS Counseling And Student Services Team:
Mrs. Jinny Struck, Office Assistant: jinny.struck@k12.sd.us;
Counseling Office Phone Number: 605-696-4124
BHS School Counselors:
Mrs. Linda Johnson, School Counselor: linda.johnson@k12.sd.us
Mr. Gary Mork, School Counselor: gary.mork@k12.sd.us
Mrs. Randi Hartman, School Counselor: randi.hartman@k12.sd.us
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