While we all continue to survive and try to thrive through the pandemic, the importance of everyone’s mental health continues to be critical. If you have concerns for yourself, a family member, or friend, please use your resources so you are not worrying alone! And check out this recent Boston Globe article on some “silver linings” over the past year.
March has arrived! This school week is a regular schedule. Again, students in Grades 9-11 are also considering their course requests for the next school year. Finding the important school and life BALANCE for each student is key. Students should be hearing from their teachers regarding course level recommendations. They also should be aware of what credits they need to earn a BHS diploma by graduation. Students will have access to their portal from March 9 through 30 to upload elective and wellness courses. The 2021-22 BHS Course Catalog is now available on the BHS homepage.
While we all continue to survive and try to thrive through the pandemic, the importance of everyone’s mental health continues to be critical. If you have concerns for yourself, a family member, or friend, please use your resources so you are not worrying alone! And check out this recent Boston Globe article on some “silver linings” over the past year. Welcome back to school! Here’s hoping everyone had some excellent rest and relaxation over the winter break. As Quarter 3 continues (midpoint for Q3 is 3/11), students in Grades 9-11 are also considering their course requests for the next school year. Finding the important school and life BALANCE for each student is key. Students should be hearing from their teachers regarding course level recommendations. They also should be aware of what credits they need to earn a BHS diploma by graduation. Students will have access to their portal from March 9 through 30 to upload elective and wellness courses. The 2021-22 BHS Course Catalog is now available on the BHS homepage - http://bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us/
And we return to school with another special schedule this week with a student ½ day tomorrow Monday 2/22 for faculty PD. Please see the attached schedules with weeks with Monday early release included. Dates to Note- ACE Applications due 3/5/21 March 9-30 - Portal open to add electives, wellness for senior year April 5 - Deadline for course level changes. Next opportunity is after two week waiting period in September. April 6 - Quarter 3 ends Happy Snowy Super Bowl Sunday! Quarter 3 is now underway and Quarter 2 report cards were uploaded to both the student and parent portals on Friday. Please take a minute to check this info and offer congratulations on the successes and support on an agreed upon action plan for the challenges.
IMORTANT FOR SENIORS – be sure to check your Quarter 2 grades since BHS guidance will be sending out all Q1&2 grades to colleges you’ve applied to during week of Feb 8! Contact your teacher if something is omitted and be in touch with your counselor if needed. College admissions offices are looking for this info by 2/15 so we need to send out these documents by 2/11 (since teachers, counselors, guidance secretaries are on vacation from 2/11- 2/21). And it’s another special schedule week with no school this Friday 2/12/21 for the Lunar New Year holiday. Please see the attached special schedule. Quarter 3 and the new semester has begun. Be sure you are attending the courses in your Sem 2 schedule, even if you think you may want to make some changes after the freeze ends this Tues 2/2. Note that adding courses may be challenging with the limits in our schedule this year and due to health guidelines. If you want to drop a course, be sure to consider what credits you need toward graduation requirements.
Quarter 2 grades will be uploaded to the student/parent portals on Friday 2/5. IMORTANT FOR SENIORS – check your grades on 2/5 since BHS guidance will be sending out all Q1&2 grades to colleges you’ve applied to during week of Feb 8! It’s another week with a special schedule with Friday 2/5/21 being a ½ day for students with staff having professional development time. Please see the attached special schedule. Stay warm and get ready to shovel some snow! Congratulations BHS students! You are ½ way through this school year as of end of day this Monday! Quarter 3 and the new semester starts this Tues 1/26. Check for your new schedule on the student and parent portals. Quarter 2 grades will be uploaded to the student/parent portals on Friday 2/5. Seniors – check your grades on 2/5 since BHS guidance will be sending out all Q1&2 grades to colleges you’ve applied to during week of Feb 8!
Parents/ Guardians - It’s time to shift from “I’ve got this” to “You’ve got this” for your BHS student. Here’s a Grown and Flown article that simply speaks to this parenting shift - https://grownandflown.com/stop-fixing-things-for-your-kids/ Below is the link to view the recording of the presentation (note that you need to enter the password, which is provided below)
The actual presentation follows introductions and starts at min 7:30 https://psbma-org.zoom.us/rec/share/dMYeOFRiRYzupTjQLZ0owzn76cnGQASx1Uvf__U70ZeKhmbB1hg8syhyk2X--QZ-.8i5RGQLDPIqom6I2 Passcode: !Z?N6igp You can download the pdf of Lenny's presentation here. Attached is the presentation from today's assembly
The recording of the seminar is available here: https://psbma-org.zoom.us/rec/share/ME_0FpkLwFk2yS7642B5rmDsxv73mgMdi3FV7MwCWAJ7MA4Ldee6erIYIAr-zdNN.oNCo3Gre8if7GEeX Passcode: KKg2ayC! It’s another week with a special schedule with today’s MLK holiday and also this Friday 1/22/21 is a ½ day for students with staff having professional development time. Please see the attached special schedule for this week. Special schedule attached.
Parents/ Guardians - It’s time to shift from “I’ve got this” to “You’ve got this” for your BHS student. Here’s a Grown and Flown article that simply speaks to this parenting shift - https://grownandflown.com/stop-fixing-things-for-your-kids/ ALL STUDENTS ACE program info….. Attention BHS 9th-11th Graders - This past week, ACE is officially launching the application process for enrollment next September. ACE, #High School Your Way, is a small, competency-based program for 55 students, grades 10-12, within BHS. If you don't know much about ACE, you can also check out our website at: ACE Your Way If you are interested in applying to ACE, you need to schedule an appointment to do a zoom info. meeting and then a zoom classroom visit. Please schedule this with ACE Secretary: [email protected] On Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, ACE will also host an ACE Information Night for parents to learn more about the program. This event will be at 7pm on zoom. See flyer for zoom link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bhv2YmolQLb_8-c__fANIQ9kwmLqOriQ/view?usp=sharing If you missed the Gap Year 101 webinar, you can watch the recording on YouTube. The provider info sessions were not recorded, but you can always register for another fair for the chance to ask your questions live!
We'd also recommend taking advantage of the many resources offered on GoOverseas.com--this is a great way to explore gap year options and plan your gap time! Dear Seniors and Parents/Caretakers,
Below is the partial list of scholarships available to qualified students. You can find many more scholarships on goingmerry.com, fastweb.com and through your student’s Naviance account, under Scholarships & Money. BHS Scholarships The Brookline High School Scholarship Committee announces that applications are now available for tuition scholarships to Boston University (2 full-tuition renewable scholarships) and Northeastern University (2 half-tuition renewable scholarships). Applications are available online at the BHS homepage under BHS Scholarship Application. Applications must be completed ASAP. To make fair decisions, the Committee requires that families fill out the CSS Profile financial aid form, available at CollegeBoard.com. Please use code #0424 NOTE: If you would like to be considered for the BU or Northeastern scholarships and have not yet applied, you must do so ASAP and submit your CSS Profile. The Committee is in the process of reviewing applicants now. Let Ms. Whelan know if you have questions - her email is [email protected] |
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