Counselor Newsletter | March 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

AND PRESENTATIONS

Class Presentations

Counselors went into Junior Classrooms on March 6th to present information on college preparation and career exploration.
Mrs. Klover, our college and career counselor, presented information to parents on college preparation. Please refer to our archived presentations if you missed it.

Junior Audits/Career Meeting

Counselors will meet with juniors throughout the months of March and April to make sure they are meeting graduation requirements. We will also have an in-depth conversation about the YouScience assessment that students took last spring. Students need to fill out this form before the meeting. Please make a copy of the form and share it with your counselor if you haven't done so already.

Student Opportunity Assistance Program

The Student Opportunities Assistance Program (SOAP) is a non-public school program by Advanced Opportunities. Students not attending an Idaho public school in grades 7-12 may be eligible for a reimbursement of approved college course costs taken for dual credit and/or specified exams. The application is open. Please click here to apply for reimbursement.

Attention Juniors

Ms. Klover will be holding workshops to help you get a head start on your college applications. We will brainstorm topics for your personal statement, work on your activities list and educational resume. Please sign-up to attend. Location will be determined depending on the number of students attending. Sign-up here.

Summer Classes

There are still spots available for the summer Health class. The summer school session will run from June 3-14 for 6.5 hours a day, Monday through Friday. The class will cost $250 plus the payment portal fee, and be taught by a BK instructor. If interested, please register here.

The 2024 Bishop Kelly Summer Speed and Strength Class is also being offered. For more information or to register online, CLICK HERE. Or download and print THIS FLIER to pay by check.

The registration for summer classes through Idaho Digital Learning Alliance opens on April 1, 2024. The classes are 75 dollars each, and all classes need counselor approval. If students are interested in taking a summer class through IDLA, please tell them to see their counselor.

Senior Parents and Students

Attention senior parents and students. Bishop Kelly would love to know the amazing scholarships you have been offered. As you are receiving scholarship offers, please fill out the form below. You may have to complete the form multiple times if you receive several scholarships from different colleges.

Link to Scholarship Form

YouScience for Sophomores

Attention Sophomores! Please be prepared to meet at 9am in the cafeteria on April 16th to take the YouScience Assessment. Watch this short video to learn more information about the assessment.

Scholarships

The Bridget Berkey-Teater & John Reilly McDevitt Memorial Scholarships

Each year since 2000, the Peter Berkey Foundation has sponsored two $2,500 memorial college scholarships for one male and one female Bishop Kelly senior student who is planning to attend an Idaho college (public or private) in honor of Bridget Berkey-Teater and John Reilly McDevitt. Apply here.

We encourage all Bishop Kelly students to apply for scholarships. Please click here for a complete list.

Advanced Placement Class Information

Is your student taking an Advanced Placement Class? Please click here for exam information.

COLLEGE AND CAREER INFORMATION

College Visits at BK

College visits at BK are another way to learn more about specific colleges and get your questions answered! Use the link below to keep up-to-date on what schools will be visiting BK either in-person or virtually.

Upcoming College Visits at BK

College Campus Visits

Attending an organized college campus visit is a great way to learn more about a college or university. Up to three days of prearranged and validated visits will be considered an excused absence.

College Visitation Validation Form

Treasure Valley College Fair--April 13th from 1pm-3pm at Boise State University

The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling is hosting a College Fair at the Student Union Building in the Jordan Ballroom. For more information contact Ramon Silva at 208-426-1479 or email at rsilva@boisestate.edu

Service Academy Day-April 13th from 1pm-3pm at Meridian City Hall

Come in person or Zoom in and listen to Academy Liaisons, Cadets, Midshipmen talk about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Learn how to achieve a Congressional nomination from a member of the Idaho delegation. Please click here for more information.

Presentations

Bishop Kelly counselors have been giving presentations to students and families throughout the school year. If you missed a parent night, or would like to see what information has been presented to your students, click Here for an archive of all our counseling presentations.

The Counseling Center at BK

The Counseling Center at BK includes four academic counselors, a College and Career Counselor, the Service Learning Coordinator, and BK's Registrar. The Counseling Center centrally located across from the Fraser Library. Students can use a QR code or email their counselor to request an appointment. This is an easily accessible space for students to meet with their counselors.