Important Information for Parents of Juniors and Seniors

September 2021

Important Information for Parents

of Juniors and Seniors

Dear Parents of Juniors and Seniors,

Welcome to a new and exciting school year. The Junior/Senior newsletter is published quarterly. This information will also be kept on our website. We look forward to this journey with your son or daughter as we navigate through the college and career process. Whether this is your first child or your 7th, there are many changes. We will be keeping updates posted on the website.

This newsletter has been archived in the Grade 12 and Grade 11 sections of the College Prep Resources page of BK.org.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Herrera, Vice Principal of Academic Affairs at sherrera@bk.org or (208) 375-6010.

IMPORTANT DATES

Baccalaureate Mass: May 26, 2022

7:00 PM, Bishop Kelly Carley Athletic Center

Graduation Ceremony: May 27, 2022

7:00 PM, Nick Ysursa Field

September:

9/29/21 Herff Jones on campus to take orders for graduation announcements

October:

10/1/21 FAFSA Opens

10/1/21 Last day for seniors to sign up for on campus tux and drape photos

10/5/21 Boys Soccer Senior Night

10/9/21 College FAIR at Boise State University

10/15/21 AP Registration Deadline

10/7/21 Girls Soccer Senior Night

10/8/21 Football Senior Night

10/13/21 On-Site picture day for seniors 8:00 - 11:00

10/13/21 College Application Blitz 9:00-11:00 in the Cafeteria

10/13/21 Senior Parent Information Night 6:30 in the Reg

10/13/21 Volleyball Senior Night

10/14/21 XC Senior Night

10/19/21 Senior Yearbook Ads due

November:

11/5/21 Herff Jones on campus to take orders

11/30/21 Last day to submit senior photo taken by independent photographer

(not necessary if you had picture taken on-site)

11/30/21 Last day to submit senior quote

Yearbooks and Senior Tux and Drape Photos

Earlybird Pricing for Yearbooks Ends Soon!

Order your yearbook before October 8th for the lowest price of the year. Visit Jostens to order.

Earlybird Pricing for Senior Ads in the Yearbook Also Ends Soon!

The early bird pricing deadline for a senior ad in the yearbook is quickly approaching. October 19th is the deadline for a discounted price, and the regular deadline is November 18th. Don't miss this opportunity to send off your senior with a few special words and photos. The ads are built primarily online, and it's a simple process. For more information, see THIS FLYER and/or visit The Yearbook Company website.

Senior Tux and Drape Photos

Parker Portraits will be on campus on Wednesday, October 13th to take tux/drape pictures for seniors. They provide the tux and drape for students. We do suggest that boys wear a plain white t-shirt if they want a shirt underneath the dress shirt. For girls, we strongly suggest wearing a cami or tank top under the drape. That way, they can just pull the straps down to hide them, without having their stomach exposed. The drapes aren’t always very long. Additionally, a necklace and earrings generally look nice too.

The sitting fee is $15, payable to Parker Portraits or cash. Students will need to bring the sitting fee to their session. The date is October 13, 2021 from 8:00-11:00 AM. This is a day with no scheduled classes, so students will need to sign up on THIS GOOGLE FORM. Students must sign up by October 1st. Time slots will be given to students in advance, and they will be determined by the order in which people are signed up.

If you would like to find your own photographer, a few businesses will let you schedule a sitting for just the tux/drape. In the past, people have worked with Timeless Photo on State Street, Dorian, Hollenbaugh Photography, Jen Alvi Photography, etc., to schedule just a tux/drape photo. The cost is generally a little higher, but it’s a good option if you want more of a studio setting. Again, please make sure the photographer is aware of the specifications and that the photo is emailed to Mrs. Bainbridge by November 30th.

If you choose to go with the school-provided sitting with Parker, a few weeks after the sitting, you will receive a login code to see the photos online. At that point, you’ll be able to choose which pose you want in the yearbook, and order pictures if you want them. If you don’t like either photo, you can certainly use your own photographer. The only cost beyond the sitting fee is if you decide to order photos. Parker Portraits will submit the picture directly to Bishop Kelly.

Senior Quotes

Senior quotes need to be submitted by November 30th. A link to submit digitally via a Google Form will be posted to Schoology. The students will be reminded of this once we get closer to the date.

Students are reminded that the quotes should be 50 words or less, and have no references to drugs, alcohol, sex, or profanity. The quote should represent what they value, believe in, or words that they live by. It is not a platform for political views, inside jokes, or references to other individuals. Senior quotes are a lasting impression of them, so choose wisely. If their quote is deemed inappropriate, it will be excluded.

Cap and Gown Ordering

The Cap and gown are part of senior fees and have already been paid. If a student earns a National Honor Society Cord, they may be charged an additional $10 fee from NHS. Seniors have already completed the order form for their cap and gown at orientation in August.

Graduation Announcements, Class Rings, and Other Information

Herff Jones provides all of our graduation attire and will be on campus to take orders on September 29 and November 5. Information was sent home with seniors on the first day of school. Orders may also be placed online. Students may purchase announcement packages, class rings or other senior items. Announcements will be delivered to the school on April 4, 2022.

Herff Jones will be on campus September 29 and November 5, 2021 to take orders.

Upcoming Fall Senior Nights

Boys Soccer October 5 BIshop Kelly HS

Girls Soccer October 7 Bishop Kelly HS

Football October 8 Bishop Kelly HS

Volleyball October 13 Bishop Kelly HS

XC October 14 Ann Morrison Park

Swim TBD West YMCA

College and Career Counseling

Ms. Klover, our College and Career Counselor, is available to help all students and parents. If you and/or your student would like help with the college application process, or you have specific questions, please contact her at jklover@bk.org.

Senior Visits

Counselors have been busy meeting with each senior individually. All seniors should have met with their counselor by October 15.

Senior Parent Financial Aid

and College Information Knight

Wednesday, October 13th

It is our pleasure to welcome Peter Lien, Director of Recruitment from the University of Idaho as our guest to share with you information on financial aid and the FAFSA. The second half of our evening will focus on college admissions and applications. This in-person event for senior parents will be held in the “Reg” gymnasium at 6:30 pm. Masks are required. A copy of the presentation slides will be available on BK’s website for those unable to attend.

6:30-7:15 Financial Aid with Peter Lien

7:30-8:15 Admissions and Application Updates

Senior College Application Blitz

On Wednesday, October 13, our BK counselors as well as counselors for our Idaho colleges and universities will be available in the Cafeteria from 9 - 11 A.M. to help seniors with their college applications, essays, and admissions-related questions. This is a great opportunity for students to work on their applications, so we hope to have a big turnout.

Students applying to Idaho colleges can use Apply Idaho, a single application for all 11 Idaho schools. This application is FREE to Idaho residents!

College Fairs and Visits

NACAC virtual college fairs. You will have the opportunity to connect with more than 600 colleges and universities this fall.

PNACAC Fair will be October 9th, 2021 at Boise State University. More information to follow as it becomes available.

College Visits

The best way to learn more about a school is to visit their campus. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 concerns, many but not all, colleges are opting for virtual visits instead of in-person visits. Please confirm the college you are interested in allows for in-person visits. Bishop Kelly allows students up to three excused College Visit absences so they can check out a campus.

Please take this College Visit Validation Form with you on your visit, and fill it out with your college representative.

FAFSA and CSS Profile

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application window opens October 1st, 2021 for current seniors planning on attending post secondary education opportunities in the fall of 2022. Some aid is based on a first come first served basis so we encourage you to complete the FAFSA early.

The head of household filing taxes as well as the student applying for Federal Student Aid both need an individual FSA ID prior to completing the FAFSA . For more information about the FAFSA refer to this guide How to apply for FAFSA and Federal Student Aid: Everything You Need to Know or contact Ms. Klover, our College and Career Counselor. Some schools also require the CSS Profile as a part of their financial aid application. This allows the colleges to look at other information that is not available on the FAFSA in an effort to obtain the best financial aid package for your student. Use this link to determine if the school you are applying to requires the CSS profile.

AP Exams

Our AP coordinator is Julie Klover. Students are automatically registered for their AP exams when they join their courses online through the College Board. Students have until October 15th to opt out of the exam without penalty. After that date, the College Board has reinstated a $40 change fee.

2022 AP Exam Dates