BHS Counselors
Bradley George (A-F) – Bradley.george@fcps.org 240-236-8553
Maddie Garris (G-M) – Meredith.garris@fcps.org 240-236-8657
Elizabeth Forbes (N-Z) – Elizabeth.forbes@fcps.org 240-236-8552
Included in this Newsletter
(Dates and times subject to change)
Wednesday, March 20 - SAT School Day for Juniors
Thursday, March 21 - End of Term 3
Friday, March 22 - Schools Closed; Teacher Work Day
Monday, March 25 - Term 4 Begins
Class of 2024 Senior Calendar of Events (https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=20066)
There's a senior meeting on Friday, March 15 during block 2 in the auditorium. Caps & gowns will be distributed and graduation will be discussed!
AM CTC seniors: Attendance at the meeting is optional. If you choose to attend CTC, you can pick up your cap & gown and graduation information when you return (see Mrs. Wilton in the counseling office). If you choose to stay at BHS for the meeting, your absence at CTC will be excused and you should report to the media center for block 1 to work.
Still haven't ordered a cap & gown? Go to jostens.com and search for BHS MD. Navigate to the Graduation Shop and scroll down to Shop All Products. The cap & gown unit is there! Production takes 6 weeks for our custom gowns so take care of this ASAP!
On Monday, March 18 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium, graduates and their families are invited to attend a graduation information meeting. Mr. Berry will review graduation expectations and details! Hope you can join us!
Questions?? Reach out to Mrs. McCabe or Mr. Wetzel!
Brunswick High School Senior Class Advisors
Heather McCabe - heather.mccabe@fcps.org
Adam Wetzel - adam.wetzel@fcps.org
All Juniors are scheduled to take the SAT on Wednesday, March 1 at Brunswick High School as part of SAT School Day.
On TEST DAY March 20:
Academic Scholarships
Application is Open through April 15
The Community Foundation of Frederick County administers scholarships primarily for the benefit of Frederick County, Maryland residents who are pursuing post-secondary education, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, or certifications.
Approximately 60% of our available scholarships consider an applicant’s and/or their family’s financial need. To be eligible for financial need-based scholarships through the Community Foundation, you must be eligible to complete the FAFSA or for tuition reduction under the Maryland Dream Act as an undocumented student. Additionally, applicants must complete an essay in the scholarship application regarding their need for financial assistance.
Applicants must also upload a PDF of their transcript into the application. High school students, please attach your SENIOR year, first semester transcript (PDF) which must list your cumulative GPA. All other applicants, please attach your MOST recent transcript (PDF) which must list your cumulative GPA. The name of the school must be clearly legible on the form. Both “unofficial” and “official” transcripts are acceptable.
The online Scholarship Application for the 2024-2025 academic year must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2024. After an application is submitted, it is screened to see if it fits the requirements for more than 250 different scholarships. If the application qualifies for any of these scholarships, the application will automatically be placed into consideration for those scholarships.
Click this link to apply: https://cffredco.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/scholarx_studentportal.aspx
Spring Open House
Saturday, April 20, 2024
9:00 am - 12 pm
Athletics Center
RSVP: https://enroll.frederick.edu/register/SpringOpenHouse2024
This event is for all prospective students interested in learning more about FCC. The event includes a campus resource fair, guided campus tour, student panel, and career exploration workshop. This is a great event to see campus and have all of your questions answered!
Monroe Center Open House
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Monroe Center
RSVP will be created soon
This event is for all prospective students interested in continuing education and workforce development. During the event you will be able to interact with program managers, tour the Monroe Center, and learn about financial assistance opportunities.
Juniors (students in the Class of 2025) who have an interest in learning about opportunities to attend a U.S. Service Academy for college are encouraged to apply to participate in a summer program. Each Academy’s summer program provides a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of that Academy. The Academies are ranked among the top undergraduate public universities in the country.
Participation in a summer program is considered a student’s first step in navigating their future to becoming one of our nation’s next generation of leaders. Summer programs introduce one to life at an Academy, where they will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training at one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the country
Summer program applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Military Academy (Summer Leaders Experience, West Point, NY), U.S. Naval Academy (Summer Seminar, Annapolis, MD), and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (AIM Summer Program, New London, CT).
U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)
Session I
Session II
Session III
Deadline: March 31, 2024
June 1-6, 2024
June 8-13, 2024
June 15-20, 2024
Additional information and the application for the Summer Seminar are on the Naval Academy’s website at https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS.php#fndtn-panel3-Steps-For
U.S. Naval Academy
Summer Stem
(9th Graders)
(10th Graders)
(11th Graders)
June 3-8, 2024
June 10-15, 2024
June 17-21, 2024
Additional information and the application for the AIM Summer Program are on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s website at: https://www.uscga.edu/aim/
Financial aid is available to students who are accepted into a program. Program participants must be U.S. citizens.
FCC SAT Prep Flyer Spring 2024 (https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=20626)
Sponsored and conducted by the American Legion, Department of Maryland, Inc. Veteran led and Government Leader taught for the future generation of leaders.
June 16-22, 2024 at McDaniel College
Tuition is free to the student and family
A local American Legion Post will sponsor your application
If you are interested in Government, Politics, Leadership, attendance at Military Academy, College ROTC, or just a challenging academic program, this is the experience for you. MD Boys State is a week long practical exercise in Government that will have a positive influence on your life!
Apply Online Today at mdlegion.org/boysstate
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Pear Deck Tutor – available to all students, virtual and 24/7
Access Pear Deck Tutor through your Clever Portal!
https://www.fcps.org/tutoring
Check Naviance and/or the BHS website (edu.fpcs.org/bhs) for paperwork and requirements for advertised scholarship opportunities!
This is a reminder that all males are required by law to register for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Preregistration can be done at 17 years, 3 months and the registration held until the 18th birthday. Failure to register can create future issues: the inability to receive federally funded college loans and grants, to obtain federally funded training and certification programs and federal employment. To register, go to SSS.gov
Principal
Christopher Berry
Brunswick High School
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Brunswick, MD 21716
Phone: 240.236.8600
Fax: 240.236.8601
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Laurie Atwell
Jessen Bishard
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