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Flock Block with the Counselors
Counselors met with seniors to review various scholarship resources available to them. What to expect next after applications have been submitted was also discussed.
Important Information Regarding Tuesday, October 24
- Seniors have the day off for post-secondary planning purposes.
- Juniors and sophomores will be taking the PSAT. Students must bring their fully charged Surfaces to their assigned testing rooms. Testing should conclude by 11:30 a.m. Students are expected to be on time and in full uniform. No lunch will be served.
- Freshmen will be engaged in a leadership summit hosted by Safe on Main. Spirit tops with uniform bottoms unless otherwise announced. No lunch will be served. Students are dismissed between 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Check with bus drivers regarding pick-up times.
Class of 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has overhauled the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®.) Register for the Sallie Mae free webinar, The first step to finding the money you need for college: Completing the FAFSA®, and we’ll cover:
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The key changes to the FAFSA® itself and naming conventions.
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Key FAFSA® tips for students.
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How to get the FAFSA® process started.
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What students and parents need (and don’t need!) to complete the FAFSA®.
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Things to consider before, during and after the FAFSA® is completed.
Class of 2025
Reminder of the upcoming ACT 101 webinar on October 26 at 7:00 p.m. This webinar will be an important follow-up event for your families.
What families will learn:
- Your student has a LEAP Lens ACT Diagnostic report - learn how to read it.
- How to make the best choice between the SAT and ACT.
- When your child should ideally take the first (and last) test - create a personalized timeline.
- How much preparation is typically needed for best scores.
- Know how Covid “test-optional” policies impact admissions.
The registration link for this private event can be found here.
Class of 2026
WAY TO GO, FALCONS! While perusing first quarter grades, many of our sophomores did better or at least as well academically as they did during their freshman year. Be proud of your accomplishments!
Class of 2027
Mrs. Weisbrod visited Mobile Computing/Collaboration Time to review with the freshmen how to read a BFHS report card and transcript, so they are ready when Quarter One grades are emailed home later this week. Eligibility requirements were reviewed as well.
Colleges
Applying to The University of Alabama? This is their FREE APPLICATION week. Take advantage of the savings before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 20.
Majoring in theater or performance? Check out these resources and joint audition options courtesy of Ohio Thespians - click here.
Scholarships
Attention all Falcons Grades 9-12: Are you a changemaker? An emerging visionary? Go to Prudential’s website for more information regarding this scholarship. Earn up to $15,000. Deadline 11/2/23. Click here.
Wellness Tip of the Week
Some tips from On Our Sleeves Movement for Children’s Mental Health (onoursleeves.org):
What is Mental Health? Mental Health includes how we think, act, and feel. It also helps guide how we handle worry, relate to other people, and make decisions. It’s a broad term that covers a range of emotions and illnesses that people may need support to cope with. If you are physically hurt or ill, it’s usually easy to see and describe in words. But because we don’t wear our thoughts on our sleeves, mental health can be harder to understand and talk about.
This concept encompasses not only how we care for others but also how we care for ourselves.
Some Things to Try:
- Lend a listening ear to a friend.
- Assist that friend in finding a supportive adult.
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Help your friend by asking those hard questions or making specific statements. For example, “Have you thought about harming yourself?” and “You seem angry. Want to talk about it?”
Some Tips for Practicing Self-Care:
- Talk to a trusted adult or friend about what you are thinking and feeling.
- Get enough sleep and eat healthy foods.
- Break tasks down into smaller, more achievable steps.
- Exercise.
- Schedule breaks to regroup, relax, rejuvenate.
As a reminder, our counselor breakdown is:
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