Junior Night - Tuesday Feb 13 - 7-8:30 pm, Auditorium
The BHS guidance counselors of juniors and College Counselor, Lenny Libenzon, will be presenting information about post high school planning with a focus on the college search and application process. This presentation is offered for junior students and parent/guardians. Lenny Libenzon will present an overview and afterwards parents-caretakers/students will break into groups to talk with their assigned guidance counselor.
Please join us! This event will be videotaped by BIG and posted here after February vacation for students/parents-caretakers who cannot attend.
Also note that Junior Guidance Seminars will start in Advisories starting Tuesday, February 27 through March 3. Juniors will be required to attend an additional seminar during one of the mornings of the ELA MCAS from March 27-29. These seminars will allow juniors to check their credits to graduation, as well as discuss information and resources to help every Brookline High junior have a dignified plan (such as 2-4 year college, employment, gap year, military) for life after graduation.
The BHS guidance counselors of juniors and College Counselor, Lenny Libenzon, will be presenting information about post high school planning with a focus on the college search and application process. This presentation is offered for junior students and parent/guardians. Lenny Libenzon will present an overview and afterwards parents-caretakers/students will break into groups to talk with their assigned guidance counselor.
Please join us! This event will be videotaped by BIG and posted here after February vacation for students/parents-caretakers who cannot attend.
Also note that Junior Guidance Seminars will start in Advisories starting Tuesday, February 27 through March 3. Juniors will be required to attend an additional seminar during one of the mornings of the ELA MCAS from March 27-29. These seminars will allow juniors to check their credits to graduation, as well as discuss information and resources to help every Brookline High junior have a dignified plan (such as 2-4 year college, employment, gap year, military) for life after graduation.
Free Practice SAT/ACT Combo Test at BHS – Sign up now! Offered by Kaplan Test Prep
Do you know which test you should prep for? Find out by taking Kaplan’s combo practice test. You’ll get to try the content, timing, and format of each test, so you can figure out which exam to focus on.
Sign up for our SAT/ACT practice test:
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Brookline High School Cafeteria
3pm to 7pm
Pre-registration is mandatory. Register by 2.25.18 at http://bit.ly/2rRqVoQ
Bring pencils, calculator and a fully charged smart phone to the test.
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The 2018 AP exams exam registration is open this week! This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access.
This year each AP exam costs $95.00.
Online Exam registration will begin on Thurs., February 1, 2018 and end on Wed, March 7th, 2018. In order to register, students should click on the link provide on the school website - http://bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us/
The exam fees will be paid online at the time of registration, so please be sure to have a credit card or debit card available before beginning registration.
Here are the important dates for the registration process:
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JUNIORS- How do you research colleges that are the best fit for you? How do you use Naviance to help with your search? When should you take SAT or ACTs or should you consider test-optional colleges? What are test prep options?
Make an appointment with your counselor (email or leave a note, if needed) OR see Mr Libenzon, BHS College Counselor, in College-Career Center 279 ALL DAY MONDAYS, during College-Career Center drop-in hours or in his office Room 162
Not sure if college is for you after graduation? How can thinking about careers help your senior year course planning? Need a resume for a summer job search or internship? See BHS Career Counselor Kate Cordner during her drop-in hours in the College-Career Center Room 279 during Tues/Wed/Thurs or leave a note at her office Room 280
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BHS College and Program Fair – Reserve the date now! March 13, 2018 - BHS Café – 6:30-8pm- Junior Students and Parents – Caretakers are strongly encouraged to come!
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BHS Career Counseling - Upcoming X block Student Coffee Talk:
- Rick Carter, a representative from the Plumbers and Gasfitters Union on Thursday 2/15 X block in rm 279.
Did you know…
Plumber Facts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): Median Wage: $51,450 as of May 2016, 10% of plumbers make over $90,530,Projected job increase: 16% 2016- 2026
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Thinking Summer?
Please see the attached flyer regarding ideas for summer planning – Programs? Internships? Summer Job? Community Service? And be sure to have time to relax and enjoy too!
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Sophomores- Guidance Seminars
Gr 10 Counselors met with their Advisory students to discuss how possible career interests may relate to junior year course selection, extracurricular activities, and possible informational interviews and job shadow experiences with the help of BHS Career Counselor Kate Cordner.
The importance of BALANCE in your junior year course planning starting in March will be discussed, as well as an explanation of BHS GPA and reminders on how to stay in touch with your counselor.
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Freshmen Students - Guidance Seminars
Gr 9 Counselors met with their Advisory students to discuss BHS credits needed for graduation, an explanation of BHS GPA, introduction to Naviance, and how to stay in touch with your counselor.
The importance of BALANCE in your sophomore year course planning starting in March will be discussed.
Do you know which test you should prep for? Find out by taking Kaplan’s combo practice test. You’ll get to try the content, timing, and format of each test, so you can figure out which exam to focus on.
Sign up for our SAT/ACT practice test:
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Brookline High School Cafeteria
3pm to 7pm
Pre-registration is mandatory. Register by 2.25.18 at http://bit.ly/2rRqVoQ
Bring pencils, calculator and a fully charged smart phone to the test.
********************
The 2018 AP exams exam registration is open this week! This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access.
This year each AP exam costs $95.00.
Online Exam registration will begin on Thurs., February 1, 2018 and end on Wed, March 7th, 2018. In order to register, students should click on the link provide on the school website - http://bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us/
The exam fees will be paid online at the time of registration, so please be sure to have a credit card or debit card available before beginning registration.
Here are the important dates for the registration process:
- Thu, Feb 1, 2018 - Registration Begins
- Wed, Mar 7, 2018 - Registration Ends
- Mon, Mar 12, 2018 - Registrations that have not been paid for will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.
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JUNIORS- How do you research colleges that are the best fit for you? How do you use Naviance to help with your search? When should you take SAT or ACTs or should you consider test-optional colleges? What are test prep options?
Make an appointment with your counselor (email or leave a note, if needed) OR see Mr Libenzon, BHS College Counselor, in College-Career Center 279 ALL DAY MONDAYS, during College-Career Center drop-in hours or in his office Room 162
Not sure if college is for you after graduation? How can thinking about careers help your senior year course planning? Need a resume for a summer job search or internship? See BHS Career Counselor Kate Cordner during her drop-in hours in the College-Career Center Room 279 during Tues/Wed/Thurs or leave a note at her office Room 280
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BHS College and Program Fair – Reserve the date now! March 13, 2018 - BHS Café – 6:30-8pm- Junior Students and Parents – Caretakers are strongly encouraged to come!
**************************
BHS Career Counseling - Upcoming X block Student Coffee Talk:
- Rick Carter, a representative from the Plumbers and Gasfitters Union on Thursday 2/15 X block in rm 279.
Did you know…
Plumber Facts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS): Median Wage: $51,450 as of May 2016, 10% of plumbers make over $90,530,Projected job increase: 16% 2016- 2026
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Thinking Summer?
Please see the attached flyer regarding ideas for summer planning – Programs? Internships? Summer Job? Community Service? And be sure to have time to relax and enjoy too!
**************************
Sophomores- Guidance Seminars
Gr 10 Counselors met with their Advisory students to discuss how possible career interests may relate to junior year course selection, extracurricular activities, and possible informational interviews and job shadow experiences with the help of BHS Career Counselor Kate Cordner.
The importance of BALANCE in your junior year course planning starting in March will be discussed, as well as an explanation of BHS GPA and reminders on how to stay in touch with your counselor.
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Freshmen Students - Guidance Seminars
Gr 9 Counselors met with their Advisory students to discuss BHS credits needed for graduation, an explanation of BHS GPA, introduction to Naviance, and how to stay in touch with your counselor.
The importance of BALANCE in your sophomore year course planning starting in March will be discussed.