BHS Counseling News
π What's new!
- Summer Jobs @ Detroit Zoo Info Sessions this week!
- Jr. Leadership Oakland Program
- Seniors - Get help with your FAFSA this Friday during 4th hour!
- Trinity Health Oakland is looking for student volunteers!
π Follow us on Instagram!
Don't forget to check out...
βοΈBHS Pre-College + Summer Programs List - more programs added this week!
π£You can find these lists (and more) in the College + Career Course in Schoology and on the BHS Counseling website!
π This Week...
3/4 - Binghamton University (NY) Info Session - Sign-up to attend!
3/5 - Detroit Zoo Summer Jobs (Gift shop, Grounds, etc) Info Session @lunch in College + Career Center!
3/8 - US Air Force Academy Info Session - Sign-up to attend!
3/8 - π FAFSA Help for seniors in College + Career Center during 4th hour - Sign-up to attend!
3/8 - Detroit Zoo Summer Art Jobs (Photographer, face painting, etc) Info Session @lunch in College + Career Center!
3/8 - Deadline to enter course requests in MiStar / Course worksheets due in Counseling Center
π Coming up...
3/14 - Oakland University Info Session - Sign-up to attend!
3/15 - University of Detroit Mercy Info Session - Sign-up to attend!
π¨ Berkley HS Scheduling for 2024-25
Course Requests in MiStar + Worksheets due March 8th!
Scheduling information is now available for the 2024-25 school year and students are able to make their course requests in MIStar. Course Requests are due March 8th
You can view all scheduling information on the BHS Scheduling Webpage. You'll find the BHS Curriculum Guide, course offering lists, informational presentations and videos, and course applications.
ππ Summer Jobs @Detroit Zoo Info Sessions!
March 5th @lunch (hospitality, landscaping)
March 8th @lunch (face painting, photography jobs)
π 12th Grade Community Service Cord
deadline to submit hours is Friday, March 22nd
If you are a senior who has completed at least 75 hours of community service during high school, you are eligible to receive a cord for graduation.
Please send your hours to Mrs. Sloan at lauren.sloan@berkleyschools.org or drop off a printed copy of your hours to her mailbox in the Counseling Center. The deadline to submit hours is Friday, March 22, 2024.
Ways to submit your hours:
- You can use this template to submit your hours.
- You can also send a screenshot of your NHS hours.
- You can provide a letter from organizations outside of BHS as long as the total number of hours is included.
π Spring Testing 2024 Info + Daily Schedule
Required State Testing will take place April 9th-11th
While our state-mandated standardized testing is not until April, I wanted to send out a quick note detailing the specific tests, the daily schedule for each grade, and other important testing information. One very important item to note is that the College Board has transitioned the SAT suite of assessments (PSAT 9, PSAT 10, SAT) to a digital test format.
Please click here or on the pdf below to view this important information.
π Jr. Leadership Oakland Program
App due May 31st
June 24-26 at Walsh College this year. Accessible to any high school-aged student in Oakland County. Applications are open!
This program was created for students entering high school in the fall. It is designed to promote leadership through personal and professional development, and community involvement opportunities in Southeast Michigan.
There is no grade point average requirement-simply a willingness to learn and interact with others to uncover your full leadership potential.
We invite you to take time and dive into our 3 full-day leadership program that will make a difference for you now and in the future. Applications are open!
π‘Acorn2Oak Youth Grant Program
due March 15th
The Acorn2Oak program is seeking passionate young individuals ages 8-18 eager to make a difference. Whether youβre aspiring to launch a business, excel in a competition, or engage in a unique activity, weβre here to support your journey. Grants can be used for business and entrepreneurial development, community impact, educational achievement, and extracurricular investment. Apply now and take the first step towards your aspirations!
Application Link. The current award cycle deadline for applications is March 15, 2024.
π BHS FREE After-School Academic Support
Mon, Wed, Thurs from 3:45-4:45 PM in LMC
BHS is proud to offer teacher-led academic support after school in the LMC!
This free service is open to BHS students struggling in English, Math, Science, Social Studies or Spanish classes. No need to sign-up, just drop in after school!
ππ₯ Trinity Health Oakland is looking for student volunteers!
π¨ U-M Will Be Test Optional for current Juniors
π College + Career Expo at Waterford Mott HS
π Step Ahead Program
Free + open to any student attending a Michigan college or university!
Free program for upcoming college students. Learn what college is like. This 2 week program will help prepare you for college level courses, help prepare for the college experience, and more!
You do not have to be a future Schoolcraft student to join!
Everything you need research + apply to college! π
ποΈOCC Skilled Trades/Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Pre-Apprenticeship Program Info
- No-cost, 5 week program
- Classes meet Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am β 4:00 pm
- Small class size (maximum 16 students)
- Classroom and lab instruction (in-person) in Auburn Hills
- Two industry tours to local companies that are hiring
- Interview Day β local companies come to campus to interview students
Pre-Apprenticeship Info Sessions
These are 30 minute Zoom calls that provide a high level overview!
πΌ MAT2 Interview Days
What is MAT2?
The MAT2 Apprenticeship Program presents an alternative to a traditional four-year university degree. As educators, you are in a unique position to introduce your students to all available options. MATΒ² can provide a debt-free path that leads them to a career in a high-demand field. Click to learn more.
MATΒ² Network Companies are gearing up for the 2024 hiring season, and we would like to share available career opportunities with debt-free education and on-the-job experience for your (prospective) graduates!
Virtual Info Sessions
Join our upcoming virtual info sessions and let our team answer all your questions on apprenticeships.
Interview Days
April 6th (for seniors only) at Henry Ford College
Seniors are invited to Henry Ford College for an Interview Day. They will be able to connect with MATΒ² Network Companies and learn about apprenticeship opportunities in 2024.
When: April 6, 2024, 10 am - 2pm
- Prospective apprentices will hear from our network companies, including Brose, SW Machines, EMAG and Durr Systems.
- Those interested will have the chance to do short interviews with company representatives.
- Parents/legal guardians are welcome to attend.
April 23rd (for seniors only) at Macomb Community College.
Seniors are invited to Macomb Community College for an Interview Day! Anybody interested will be able to learn more about the MAT2 Apprenticeship Program and interview with MATΒ² Network Companies.
When: April 23, 2024, 5:30pm-7pm
Where: Macomb Community College
π¨ SENIORS: File your FAFSA!!!
π£ Important FAFSA Update
More Financial Aid Available to Seniors who submit the FAFSA, but a Longer Delay
As you may have heard, Federal Student Aid has released a new timeline that will impact when students will receive college award packages. Right now, it is anticipated that colleges will not receive the FAFSA data until mid-March, therefore they will not be able to send financial aid packages to students until late March or early April.
We know that this may cause you to delay your final decisions for next school year. Colleges and universities recognize the impact that this may have on you and continue to figure out ways to address/support these changes. You may hear from colleges soon. BHS Counselors have put together some things you can do while you wait:
First, file the FAFSA! Although there is a delay, the sooner you file the sooner you will receive an award letter. Note: FAFSA is running inconsistently on Chromebooks.
If possible, students/families should use a computer other than a Chromebook or smartphone.
Visit colleges that you have been accepted to or that you are interested in.
Get a feel for the campus to make sure you have information that will help you with your final decision. Be sure to check out the programs you are interested in studying. Ask to sit in on a course, talk with an advisor, professor, and/or current student in your intended major!
Use the FSA Student Aid Estimator to determine potential aid and compare it to actual college costs (using Net Price Calculator) as you begin to think about final college decisions.
Research and apply for scholarships!
Use this list or check out the BHS Scholarships List! This list is updated regularly and includes financial aid information, scholarship tips and resources!
All scholarship providers should understand that they will not have FAFSA submission summaries until mid-March. They can produce evidence of FAFSA completion if necessary.
Attend virtual webinars about financing college through MiStudentAid to learn more about various opportunities, such as the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Register and you will receive the recording even if you are not attending live.
If you are having challenges with the FAFSA form
Live Chat and/or email customerservice@studentaid.gov.
Providing screenshots of issues in the email is helpful!
π¨ WSU, CMU push back deadlines because of FAFSA delay
FAFSA HELP + RESOURCES
πΉ FAFSA 24-25 Video Walkthrough (from Going Merry)
π» Paying for College Information Sessions
hosted by OCC
Money Matters! That is why Admissions has teamed up with the Financial Aid Office to offer Paying for College Information Sessions.
- Wednesday, Mar 13, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - AUBURN HILLS campus
- Wednesday, Mar 20, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - ROYAL OAK campus
The following topics will be discussed:
- FAFSA Tips
- Documents required to complete your financial aid application
- How to check your financial aid status
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Payment Plans
π» Financial Aid/FAFSA Virtual Info Sessions
hosted by MI Student Aid
Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:
- FAFSA application information
- Federal financial aid programs
- State financial aid programs
- Scholarship searching resources
March 14, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 18, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Are you not able to attend any of the sessions? You can view a recording of the presentation.
Financial Aid/Scholarships from the state of MI
To receive a Michigan Achievement Scholarship, for Academic Year 2024-25, students must:
- File a current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Completed (submitted, completed, and verified).
- Demonstrate financial need when they complete the FAFSAβby having a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $30,000 or less.
In addition to the financial need eligibility requirements, students must meet all program eligibility requirements.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
Up to $2,750 if they attend a Michigan community college or Tribal college, per year, up to three years.
Up to $5,500 if they attend a Michigan public university, per year, up to five years.
Up to $4,000 if they attend a Michigan private college or university, per year, up to five years.
Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship
Up to $2,000 towards tuition if student enrolls in a qualified career training program with an eligible provider, per year, up to two years.
π BHS PreCollege & Summer Programs List!
πποΈU.S. Naval Academy Summer Camps
Summer STEM
Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academyβs Summer STEM Program.
STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, youβll do just that. Youβll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.
Summer STEM-- It provides sustained, continuous, hands-on immersion and an academic experience focused on STEM concepts for current 8th, 9th and 10th graders. This is an Outreach camp and interest in the military is not required or expected. https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM.php#fndtn-panel1-Attending
The application will close on April 15, 2024.
Summer Seminar
If you are currently in your junior year of high school and considering the Naval Academy as your college of choice, we strongly recommend you consider applying to Summer Seminar. Summer Seminar will introduce you to life at the Academy, where you will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training at the #1 public college in the Country (released 2022 U.S. News & World Report College Ranking Report). Your Summer Seminar application will also serve as a preliminary application to the Academy that you will complete before or during your senior year.
During the six-day session, you will become a part of the Academy. You will live in Bancroft Hall (the dormitory all midshipmen live in), participate in academic and leadership workshops, and experience a variety of other activities on the campus. You will have an opportunity to see firsthand what the Academy has to offer through its exceptional academic, athletic, extracurricular activities and leadership training programs
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS.php#fndtn-panel1-Steps-For
The application will close on April 15, 2024.
π QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program
Juniors! Apply by March 20th
Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesnβt have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.
The 2024 College Prep Scholars Program is now open! The deadline is Wednesday, March 20. Start your application today >>
Why apply as a junior? Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when youβre a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. College Prep Scholars are almost six times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.
Awards for College Prep Scholars may include:
- A full scholarship to a college summer program hosted by Emory, UChicago, Yale, and more.
- Quest for Excellence Awards, such as $1,000 for a new laptop or other resources to help the student enhance their college application.
- Exclusive access to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference β an invite-only event featuring workshops and a college fair with our college partners.
- Exclusive college essay workshop.
- Campus visits or other opportunities from QuestBridge college partners.
- Specialized guidance and resources for the college application process.
- Peer-to-peer support in an online community
ππ°University of Detroit Mercy Full Tuition Scholarship!
π° BHS Local Scholarship Application
Apply by April 12th
A committee of high school staff members will review all applications and award scholarships based upon achievement, financial need, citizenship and by the criteria outlined by the community organizations granting scholarships. Awards will be announced to the student recipients during the week of June 3, 2024. The application deadline is Friday, April 12, 2024.
π° BHS Scholarships List + Financial Aid Info!
Any scholarships that are sent to the counselors via mail or email will be added to this list!
What's inside...
- Financial Aid Information
- Financial Aid from the state of MI
- FAFSA
- Scholarship Tips + Tricks
- Scholarships for All Grades
- Scholarships for Juniors
- Scholarships for Seniors (organized by due date)
π» Digital SAT Prep Workshop Winter 2024
Are you a high school junior preparing for the Spring Digital SAT exam? Sign up for a Student SAT
Prep Workshop at the Macomb ISD!
This workshop will:
- Show you the exact format of the test and the types of questions to expect on each section of
- the test
- Teach you specific SAT and testing strategies
- Give you practice with pacing
- Show how to access practice tests and answer keys that you can use at home
Registration is mandatory and limited, so please register online today by visiting: events.misd.net, type "Student SAT Prep" into Search bar.
February 3rd, March 9th, or March 16th
- Registration/Check-in begins at 7:30am
- Session will begin promptly at 8:00am.
- 8:00am β 2:00pm
Location:
Macomb Intermediate School District 44001 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI 48038
MISD - Room 100B, located near the south entrance.
Fee*:
*Credit cards accepted ONLY at time of online registration
$50.00 --- Macomb County Students | $75.00 --- Out of County Students (Registration includes lunch)
Digital SAT Workshops at Macomb ISD
Digital SAT Workshops at Macomb ISD
π Practice Tests at The Tutoring Center
SAT/ACT COMMUNITY TESTS ARE THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH from 2pm-5pm - Call the center or click here to reserve your seat. Space is limited.
π©βπ SAT + ACT Test Prep
π ACT + SAT Weekend Test Dates 23-24
ππThe Tutoring Center in Birmingham is hiring!
ποΈ Oakland County Parks is hiring!
Aquatics Program Positions
Individuals age 16 & up (no experience required) can join our aquatics team to make a splash on their resume this summer!
Recreation Program Positions
OCP provides all employees a FREE Annual Vehicle Permit and 12 parks access permits to enjoy various park facilities (wave pool entry, rounds of golf, campsite fees or a day at the ORV park)
π june + december in Berkley is hiring!
ποΈ La Collection by Cottonβn Things in Royal Oak is hiring!
Sales Associate (Part-Time)
Responsibilities:
β’ Assist customers in finding and selecting merchandise.
β’ Provide exceptional customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience.
β’ Maintain a tidy and organized store environment.
β’ Process transactions accurately and efficiently.
β’ Keep up-to-date on product knowledge and promotions.
β’ Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals.
Requirements:
β’ Previous sales experience in a retail environment preferred.
β’ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
β’ Ability to work weekends and some weekdays.
β’ Detail-oriented with a focus on providing excellent customer service.
β’ Passion for fashion and womenβs clothing.
Benefits:
β’ Competitive hourly wage.
β’ Employee discounts on merchandise.
β’ Opportunities for advancement within the company.
β’ Supportive and collaborative work environment.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability to cottonnthings@comcast.net.
La Collection by Cottonβn Things
405 S Main Street Royal Oak, MI 48067 248-250-8032
π’ Fascination Factory in Birmingham is hiring!
Are you energetic, enjoy working with children, love fun events and looking for a great work environment? Fascination Factory is a children's indoor playspace located in the rail district of Birmingham and we're looking to add team members to our staff. We offer open-play, birthday parties, camps & more. We're looking to add members to our team who are seeking afternoon and weekend hours. It is the perfect job for a high schooler seeking early childhood experience.
Reach out to Director of Operations Meredith by emailing meredith@fascinationfactory.com or call/text 248.736.1197 to learn more about this opportunity.
ποΈ Bravo Intimates in Royal Oak is hiring!
π°Co-pay Reimbursement for Mental Health Services
The Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) Mental Health School Navigators are Behavioral Health Professionals that provide outreach and resources to Schools in Oakland County. Their goal is to reduce barriers to mental health services which sometimes includes financial difficulties.
OCHNβs Mental Health School Navigators can provide families with a financial reimbursement resource that provides up to $2000 per household to help cover co-pays and deductibles by a qualified mental health professional, such as for therapy or psychiatry.
These funds are available to any Oakland County student. For more information and to be considered for the reimbursement, complete this form.
πͺ CARE Parenting Conference March 2nd
π Meeting with your Counselor
Counselors meet with students by appointment only. (Unless it is an emergency)
- Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Sloan (last names A-D)
- Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Weiss (last names E-K)
- Schedule an appointment with Ms. Drinkard (last names L-R)
- Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Tye (last names S-Z)
- Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Belsky (College + Career Counselor)
π College + Career Center course in Schoology
AllπofπtheπInfo
All BHS students have been added to the "College + Career Center" course in Schoology. In this course, students will have access to info on colleges, careers, jobs, etc. Event dates and Counseling news will also be posted for students.
Parents/Guardians can join the "College + Career Center" course in Schoology by using the appropriate join code below:
- Class of 2024 - BGB4-PSRM-GV93P
- Class of 2025 - R8HQ-9D83-XX2XQ
- Class of 2026 - K82D-N48J-93NTM
- Class of 2027 - Q92Z-K9B2-WWGGJ
You'll know what we know...
Find information on:
- Meeting with your counselor
- Mental health resources
- BHS course information/schedules
- Life after BHS! (college, jobs, careers, scholarships, financial aid)
- Calendar of upcoming BHS Counseling events