Team 2020 Vision
February 2019
From College & Careers Adviser Joni Martin
I wanted to remind you of upcoming SAT and ACT testing dates. If you are planning on applying to colleges next year, it is very important to take the SAT and ACT this year. You do not want to wait until next year to take the SAT or the ACT for the first time because college applications open up August 1. Colleges will accept either the SAT or the ACT- they do not require both. We recommend taking the test that includes the essay/writing part as some colleges may require the writing section. We also encourage students to take the SAT/ACT more than once because many colleges super-score.
Also take advantage of the send official score reports option to colleges when registering for the tests because most institutions require test scores to be sent from the testing companies and will not accept them off the transcript. It is best do this when registering for the test(s) rather than waiting until after your scores come back as fees for sending scores to colleges can add up.
Please see below for a list of SAT and ACT dates remaining this year. Visit www.act.org and www.sat.org for more information.
SAT Test Dates ................................................... Registration Deadline
May 4, 2019 ............................................................... April 5, 2019
June 1, 2019 ...............................................................May 3, 2019
ACT Test Dates .....................................................Registration Deadline
April 13, 2019 ............................................................. March 8, 2019
June 8, 2019................................................................ May 3, 2019
July 13, 2019................................................................June 14, 2019
Don’t forget that we have SAT Test Prep available in Naviance. The Naviance SAT Test Prep can be found on the home page of Naviance under “Resources to get ready.” We highly encourage you to take advantage of the SAT prep tool to prepare for the SAT. A prep guide and video are available in Naviance in the section labeled “From My School.” Both the SAT and ACT websites have additional test prep resources available too. If you have forgotten how to log into Naviance, your username is your Student ID# and your password is your 8-digit birthday (no spaces or dashes). You can access Naviance at https://student.naviance.com/brownhs and there is also a link on the Guidance and Team 2020 website.
With the March 9th SAT coming up, take a look at SAT Rapid Review Live by Kaplan. These are free 90-minute sessions led by Kaplan SAT experts that help students prepare for the SAT. To sign up and for more information, please visit: https://www.kaptest.com/partner/naviance/sat-rapid-review-live . They are offering two introductory sessions for both the verbal and math sections on Saturday, March 2nd and Tuesday, March 5th. Additionally, they have advanced sessions on Sunday, March 3rd and Thursday, March 7th. Check them out!
Thanks for reading and good luck this second semester!
Mrs. Martin
Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair
AP Exam Registration
Registration for the 2019 AP exams opens Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6am and ends Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 11pm. Registration is online at: www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/150335
Students must answer all required questions to complete registration. Registration is not finalized until students have printed the PDF of the confirmation page that is provided at the end of registration. We strongly recommend that parents and students are both present while registering to ensure that the correct exams are ordered.
This year each AP exam costs $98.00. Brownsburg High School desires that every student be able to take their AP exams. Students who are receiving free or reduced lunch will receive exam waivers for their AP exams.
All students who are taking exams in Math, Science, and/or English will receive exam waivers from the Indiana Department of Education. The IDOE has committed to covering the costs of these exams for all students grades 9 – 12.
Here are the important dates for the registration process:
- Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6:00 AM - Registration Begins
- Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 11:00 PM - Registrations and payments after this date will incur a $25 late fee per exam.
- Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 11:00 PM - Registration Ends
- Monday, March 4, 2019 at 11:00 PM - Registrations that have not been paid for will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.
Please contact Mr. Brett Comer, bcomer@brownsburg.k12.in.us , if you have any questions.
FBI Youth Leadership Academy
On July 8, 9, and 10, 2019, the Indianapolis Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association will host the FBI Youth Leadership Academy (YLA). The YLA is designed to promote an educational experience that will provide students with valuable leadership training and a greater understanding of the FBI. Through interactive physical challenges and classroom discussions we seek to further explain to youth how the FBI addresses the concerns of the community. Utilizing FBI strategic planning techniques and exercises, participants will have the opportunity to hone their decision making and leadership skills.
This two day, two night residential event will be hosted at Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s experiential learning center. Bradford Woods is located just south of Mooresville, on State Road 67. Its 2,500 acres are dedicated to the enrichment and education of youth and adults from all over the country. Students will be housed on site, and chaperoned by FBI personnel. Students will arrive on Monday, July 8th at 9:00 a.m., and will depart on Wednesday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m.
We would like the YLA to be comprised of top-notch students from a variety of high schools. Candidates must complete the enclosed application, which requires a signature from both a parent or guardian and the principal. Applications will be reviewed and 20 students will be selected to participate.
To be considered, the candidate should:
- * have completed their junior year, and not yet completed high school by 7/08/19;
- * have a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);
- * possess qualities of leadership, scholastic achievement and good citizenship;
- * commit to attending the entire program; and
- * write an essay of no more than 500 words depicting their interest in the program and how it will enhance their future plans.
Completed applications and essays should be mailed to: Kathryn Sipes, Community Outreach Specialist, FBI Indianapolis, 8825 Nelson B. Klein Parkway, Indianapolis, IN 46250. All applications must be received by April 1, 2019.
Parents and/or guardians do not have to be present for the sessions. Students must arrange their own transportation. There is no cost for students to participate; lodging and all meals are included.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (317) 845-7035 or at kdsipes@fbi.gov.
Scheduling Dates To Remember
Spring Break: Counselors can make schedule changes IF a seat is available in the class you would like.
May 1st: Schedules are set. No changes through SENIOR YEAR.
Senior Year Immunications
Student Health – Immunization Requirements
Senior year is creeping up slowly but steadily! There are some immunizations that must be handled before the start of their 12th grade year. If your junior is schedule to have a physical in the next few months, please discuss with your physician the timing of these required immunizations. Some insurances will not cover two physicals within twelve-month time span, and so you may need to get your student caught up on these shots now. Beginning in 2014, all students are required to update their vaccinations for grade 12.
Requirements are:
●Hepatitis A (2 doses) now required for grades 4, 6 and 12
●HPV has been added as a recommendation for grades 6-12
●Annual influenza has been added as a recommendation for all ages.
●Meningococcal MCV4 second dose is still a requirement for grade 12.
(Please note: Meningococcal Serogroup B (MenB) has remained a recommendation for grade 12.)
Please do not hesitate to contact our Clinic staff with any questions or concerns. They can be reached at (317) 852-2258 Ext. 1503 or by emailing relam@brownsburg.k12.in.us or mcarrel@brownsburg.k12.in.us
National Technical Honors Students
Area 31 Enrollment Deadline
NCAA Eligibility - Test Score Submission
Please refer to the Division I Quick Reference Sheet or the Division II Quick Reference Sheet to help your students determine the core-course grade point average needed to meet their SAT or ACT sum score.
Prom Dress Give-A-Way
FOR FREE!
You must be a current high school student, with a current school ID verifying you are a current student. No small children, please.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH, 2019
Eastern Star Church
5750 E. 30th St. Main Campus
9am - 2pm
For more information, please call (317) 602-1517
CollegeBoard Scholarship Opportunity
Click HERE to find a scholarship opportunity for your student through CollegeBoard.
Team 2020 Contact Information
Assistant Principal - Stacey Lingelbaugh, slingelbaugh@brownsburg.k12.in.us, ext. 1820
Guidance Counselor - Leslie Ayers layers@brownsburg.k12.in.us, ext. 1802
Guidance Counselor - Megan Mayo, mmccoolmayo@brownsburg.k12.in.us, ext. 1803
Academic Coach - Marcus Evans, mevans@brownsburg.k12.in.us, ext. 1642
Administrative Assistant - Katherine Murray, kmurray@brownsburg.k12.in.us, ext. 1801
Email: kmurray@brownsburg.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/Team-2020
Location: 1000 South Odell Street, Brownsburg, IN, USA
Phone: 317-852-2258
Twitter: @bhs_principals