IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
November 2
End of Term 1
November 5
School Closed for Students – Teacher Work Day
November 6
School Closed – Election Day
November 7
Term 2 Begins
November 15
Report Cards Issued
First Day for Winter Sports
November 21
2-Hour Early Dismissal for Students – Teacher Work Session
November 22-23
Schools Closed - Thanksgiving
OPPORTUNITIES, NEWS AND INFORMATION
Accessing IPR Grades thru Home Access Center (HAC)
Step One – Log into Home Access Center (HAC) http://www.fcps.org/grades
Step Two – Select Grades from the File Menu
Step Three - Click on the IPR Tab. The Current Marking Period view will be the default. Parents may click on the drop down menu to select a previous marking period as well.
CTC Shadowing - Shadowing at the Career & Technology Center (CTC) began November 1st and runs through February 28th. Any student wishing to apply to CTC must first shadow the program they wish to apply for. Students can shadow up to 2 programs in a school year. Students can pick-up a CTC Shadow Request Form in the Counseling Office. This form must be returned to Mrs. Wilton to schedule a shadow. Once a shadow has been scheduled, the student will receive a permission form to get signed by parent and teachers. THE PERMISSION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO THE COUNSELING OFFICE BEFORE THE DAY OF THE SHADOW!
The CTC Programs available for shadowing are:
Advanced Floral Design
Advanced Web Design
AgriBusiness/Entrepreneurship
Ag Metals/Welding
Academy of Health Professions (AoHP)
Auto Body Collision Repair
Automotive Technology
Biomedical Sciences
CAD Architecture
CAD Engineering
Carpentry
Computer Tech
Cosmetology (only current 10th graders may shadow)
Criminal Justice/Homeland Security
Culinary
Digital Design Printing Methods (DDPM)
Electricity
HVAC/Plumbing
Landscaping
Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM)
TV Multimedia
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam will be administered at BHS on Monday, November 19th at 7:30am. The ASVAB is open and free to students in grades 10-12. The ASVAB can provide students with information regarding their skills and aptitude toward certain subjects or careers. Although the ASVAB is sponsored by the Armed Services, there is no obligation for students to enlist. See Mrs. Wilton in the Counseling Office to sign-up. ASVAB sign-ups will end on November 14th.
Do you need help accessing substance abuse services and counseling?
Obtaining an evaluation for your child?
Mental health concerns?
Contact the Frederick County Health Department: 301-600-1029 or via their website http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services
INTERPRETING SERVICES
If your family or guests require interpreting services for an event or meeting, please email
Mrs. Wilton at Jill.Wilton@fcps.org. Please submit your request 10 days prior to the event.
NAVIANCE INFORMATION
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
Please be sure that you have an accurate email address in Naviance so you don't miss out on important information.
Go to the Naviance Website: http://connection.naviance.com/brunswickhi
Use Student Id for both Username and Password
> Click on the About Me tab
> Click on Profile
> Click on the pencil icon - email address
NAVIANCE INSTRUCTIONS QUICK REFERENCE
How to Match your Common App and Naviance Accounts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znOq38FUrTc
How to request a recommendation through Naviance https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/5229.pdf
How to add a college to your "I'm applying to" list
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkLrue7MXRs
REMIND 101 INFORMATION
The BHS School Counseling Office is using Remind 101 to send out reminders to students about important information and events like college nights, SAT’s, PSAT’s, term ending dates, scholarship opportunities and the list goes on and on. To better reach our students, Remind 101 sends text messages to their phones. It is a really cool way to communicate with our students in a way that is so familiar to them. Parents can sign up too if they want to see the things that are being sent out! They are class specific, so be sure to sign-up for the proper grade. Use the instructions below to sign-up TODAY!
Remind 101 for Freshman: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/25/9662.pdf
Remind 101 for Sophomores: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/25/9663.pdf
Remind 101 for Juniors: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/25/9664.pdf
Remind 101 for Seniors: https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/25/9665.pdf
TESTING INFORMATION
ACT Registration Dates
Register at: Act.org
CEEB/ETS High School code: 210305
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
February 9, 2019
January 11, 2019
January 18, 2019
April 13, 2019
March 8, 2019
March 25, 2019
June 8, 2019
May 3, 2019
May 20, 2019
July 13, 2019
June 14, 2019
June 24, 2019
SAT Registration Dates
Register at: SAT.org
SAT Test Date
SAT Registration Deadline
SAT Scores Available
Saturday, March 9, 2019
February 8, 2019
March 22, 2019
Saturday, May 4, 2019
April 5, 2019
May 17, 2019
Saturday, June 1, 2019
July 10, 2019
RESOURCES
College Board Website: You can access resources for college searches, student aid, AP and SAT information at the following website: www.collegeboard.com
Common Applications: Many colleges/universities allow students to apply with a "Common Application" (not all do - please check). If you are interested in using this application, you will need to apply on line at the following address: www.commonapp.org
Merit Aid: Helps students find merit-based scholarship opportunities before they apply to college. MeritAid.com is the first comprehensive web site dedicated to helping students with the college search by matching them to merit-based scholarships from across the country. Visit www.meritaid.com for more information.
Naviance is a web-based resource for staff, students, and parents that encourages and supports post high school career and college planning. Family Connection is the student's side of the system and is linked with Naviance Succeed, the counselor's system. How can it be used?
Career Planning: Learning Style Inventory, Interest Inventory, Personality Inventory, Resume Building
College Planning: College Search, Application Process, College Major Exploration, Scholarship/Financial Aid Resources
Success Planning: Personalized Goals and Tasks, Journal Entries, Student Planner, Shared Documents.
Go to the following website: https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=brunswickhi
Username: Student ID #
Password: Student ID #
NCAA Eligibility Center
Any student-athlete interested in playing at the Division 1 or 2 level must be cleared by the NCAA to participate. www.eligibilitycenter.org The student-athlete must log in using his/her NCAA ID or SSN and PIN. The Counseling office will be notified when a student registers and will send your transcript electronically to NCAA.
Net Price Calculator: The Net Price Calculator (NPC) is an online tool that provides estimates of college costs for prospective students, based on a set of inputs such as family income, size, and assets. THE NPC calculates estimated grant and scholarship aid and subtracts that total from the college's cost of attendance, resulting in an estimated net price. NPC then goes the next step and subtracts the student's estimated loans/financial aid to determine the estimated remaining cost.
For more information: https://professionals.collegeboard.org/higher-ed/financial-aid/netprice
New Website for College-bound Students with Disabilities: A new website - http://www.going-to-college.org has been developed to help high school students learn about living college life with a disability. The site provides video clips, activities, and resources that can help students get a head start in planning for college. Video interviews with college students with disabilities offer a way to hear first-hand from students with disabilities who have been successful. Modules include activities that will help students explore more about themselves, learn what to expect from college, and equip them with important considerations and tasks to complete when planning for college.
Selective Service: A reminder that under federal law, virtually all men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of
their 18th birthday. Students can register on-line at www.sss.gov
Work Permits: There are new directions for minors (ages 14-17) wishing to get a work permit.
1) Complete the on-line application: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/ChildWorkPermit/web/content/Home.aspx
2) Print the work permit. 3) Get the work permit signed by the minor (student), parent or legal guardian and employer (work permits are only valid when signed by all parties) During the 2014 session, the Maryland General Assembly passed House Bill 467 that modified the requirements that must be met before a minor work permit can be issued. The change requires the Minor's parent or guardian to certify that the age on the minor work permit is correct rather than producing proof of age to an issuing officer. This change allows the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation to grant applicants the ability to download and print a work permit directly from the application website. The new system began July 29. Minors are no longer required to obtain their work permit from an issuing officer.
FCPS is committed to safe and drug free schools. Check out our resources page at: http://www.fcps.org/academics/Safe-Drug-Free-Schools.cfm and additional assistance available through the Frederick County Health Department at: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services
FCC Study Skills and Test Prep. SAT Prep in Math, Verbal, testing strategies and study skills.Register at https://frederick.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=templates.CustomTemplatePreview&ContentID=138&
SCHOLARSHIPS
***GO TO NAVIANCE
(http://connection.naviance.com/brunswickhi)
or the
BHS Website (https://education.fcps.org/bhs/)
Parents & Students à School Counseling à Scholarships/Programs
FOR LISTING OF ALL CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS WEBSITES AND/OR APPLICATIONS***
SCHOLARSHIPS AND INFORMATION FOR HOMELESS AND UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH
Scholarship Programs for homeless youth. http://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/scholarship-program/
Unaccompanied Youth Information
Maryland Tuition Waiver for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth:
http://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/FinancialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_homelessyouth.aspx
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/5924.pdf
College Application Information for Homeless Youth
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/5926.pdf
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/homeless-students-guide/
https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/upload/52/5925.pdf
Application Waivers
Students who qualify as homeless youth can receive price reductions and waivers for AP exams, ACT/SAT entrance exam fees, and college applications. College Board is responsible for administering AP and entrance exams and has information on how to get this cost waived. CB also provides up to 4 requests for waiver of college application fee for qualified students. See your School Counselor for more information.
DISCLAIMER:
Notice to any user of the provided information above.
Brunswick High School shall have no liability for the accuracy of the information and cannot be held liable for any third-party claims or losses. Brunswick High School, may, at any time, revise the information without notice and makes no commitment to update this information.