Dear BK Families:

My husband and I are welcoming our fourth child soon, so I will be leaving on maternity leave starting April 18th. I've enjoyed working with your students this year and will return at the beginning of August. If your student needs to see a counselor after April 18th, they should sign up for an appointment using the QR Code outside the Counseling Center. They will be assigned to meet with another member of the Counseling Team. My colleagues are available to meet with my students through the end of the school year.

Warm regards,

Lindsay Godar

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.

Scholarship Form

Summer Programs and Classes

Wondering what your student is going to do during the summer months? Summer Programs are a good way to keep your teen active and engaged. Here is a link to summer programs.

The registration for summer classes through Idaho Digital Learning Academy opened up 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, students can sign up with their counselor. A copy of the parent permission slip for IDLA Classes can be found here.

Bishop Kelly also offers a Summer Speed and Strength Class. This is a good opportunity to stay in shape over the summer and earn credit too. Click here for the link to register for the course.

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.

Reading Suggestions from the Counselors

5 Ways to Get a Head Start on College Applications

How to Perform Well on the SAT

The Impact of Sleep on your Teen's Mental Health

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

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.



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.



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.

College and Career Information

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.

College Visits, Career Fairs and College Fairs Link

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.

College of Idaho Event--April 15th at 5:30

Please click on the link for more information.

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.