BHS Counseling Department News
Volume 112
UM Medicine Research Training Summer Program, Females in Military Service Academies Info Session, and more!
BHS Counseling News will return in September. Have a safe & restful summer!
For Seniors...
Shelving.com Business Scholarship contest
Application due August 5th
Three scholarships will be awarded to eligible students either attending an accredited university or college, or a high school senior that is currently enrolled/planning to enroll in college beginning no later than the Fall 2022 semester. One student will receive a $3,000 first place scholarship—with $2,000 going to the runner-up and $1,000 to the second runner-up. Click here to apply.
Applicants must:
- be pursuing a major in business or a business-related field of study
- have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
- submit a copy of their transcript and resume
- draft an essay
Schoolcraft College Virtual Information Night
Wednesday, June 15th 6:00 - 7:00 PM - register here!
Whether you want to earn a degree and start a career, or prepare to transfer to a four-year college or university, Schoolcraft is a great place to get started. Join us to learn about the benefits of becoming a Schoolcraft student.
Get the details about:
- Applying for Admission
- Schoolcraft Scholarships
- Academic Programs
- Career Exploration
- Campus Life
- Transferring - Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Registration in advance is required: Schoolcraft College Information Night. After you register you will be sent an email with a registration confirmation that includes the meeting ID.
Request your Final Transcript via Parchment
This is REQUIRED if you are attending a college or university in the Fall.
ALL colleges require that an official and final transcript be sent upon graduation. You will need to do this via Parchment. (If you are not attending a college or university after graduation, you do not have to do this.)
How do I request my Final Transcript?
- Go to Parchment (link also available on BHS Counseling webpage or in the BHS College + Career course in Schoology -- in the College folder).
- Login or create your account (Edit or create your account using a personal email address, not your Berkley School District email). If you need help creating an account on Parchment, click here.
- Click “Order”
- Search for the destination that you want to send your final transcript to. When you find it, click “Select”.
- Under “When do you want this sent?”, select "Hold for Grades". This means the transcript won’t be sent until this semester’s grades are on it.
- Click “Save & Continue.”
- You’ll click “Save & Continue” again after reviewing your order.
- Give consent and click “Save & Continue.”
Seniors: Questions about next steps for college, apprenticeships, work?
Get FREE help with all of your questions THIS summer! - Click here!
The purpose of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Regional Summer Student Transition and Engagement Program (STEP) is to address summer melt by connecting high school seniors to qualified coaches.
Participating students will build a strong, trusting relationship with Summer STEP coaches so that they can make meaningful decisions regarding college selection and complete financial aid, housing, and enrollment transition paperwork that prevent students from falling victim to summer melt.
Advising will cover the following topics, which are informed by important milestones in the college matriculation process:
- College applications
- Financial aid
- Financial planning
- Housing/food/transportation
- Enrollment transition
Students in Oakland County can sign up here: Summer Support Interest Form!
For Juniors...
Dual Enrollment in Finance or Business (virtually) thru Northwood University next year!
Experience a college class. Explore what the world of Finance and Entrepreneurship is like. Earn college credit while in high school at no cost to the student. Click here for more information!
Admissions Criteria
- 11th and 12th grade students next year
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Students with a minimum 3.0 GPA
How to enroll
- Course Approval: Meet with your high school counselor to approve your chosen course.
- Application: Have your school send your approved Northwood University Dual Enrollment Application to registrar@northwood.edu.
- Transcripts: Send your transcripts to Northwood University using Parchment.
Courses Offered (Minimum student threshold required to hold each course)
FIN 1010 Introduction to Finance: 3 Credits, Fall 2022 Semester (virtual, asynchronous format)
Designed to build an understanding of the various banking and finance industries through an examination of the segments of these industries and appraisals of the financial and management skills that future managers need to succeed.
ETR 1200 Successful Business Models: 3 Credits, Spring 2023 Semester (virtual, asynchronous format)
A survey course of successful entrepreneurial business models and the initial challenges these business models encountered. Students review and evaluate the business models of some of the world’s great entrepreneurs. Explores how to use a company's business model to identify resource requirements, focus risks, and diagram revenue streams. Includes use of the Business Model Canvas.
Scholarships to take classes at CCS next Fall!
April WorkKeys scores released June 30th
Viewable in student's MyWorkKeys account
Students can view their scores online and print their own National Career Readiness Certificate starting June 30, 2022 by creating their free account at www.myworkkeys.com. (BHS does not have access to students' accounts.)
Students will provide the following five matching criteria when creating an account:
• First name
• Last name
• Month of birth
• Day of birth
• State Assigned Student ID Number (Unique Identification Code (UIC)). A student's UIC can be found in MiStar under Demographics.
Midnight Golf Program
Application for current juniors due Sept. 26th
Starting in their senior year of high school, through college graduation and into the workforce, the Midnight Golf Program provides a comprehensive support system and essential resources so students can thrive during this exciting time in their lives.
- 30 weeks of high-quality life skills training & 400 hours of direct programming
- College Success Coaches are assigned to each student to determine a college or university that fits their unique needs and aspirations
- Unique experiences and access to community partners: Annual Road Trip for Success, College Fairs, Community Service Projects
For Sophomores...
SAT/Khan Academy Virtual Prep Courses
Register for one of the SAT/Khan Academy Schoology Courses with Peer-to-Peer Tutoring this summer!
This course allows students to work at their own pace within the session dates, making it ideal for the summer. Cost is $50 for Macomb County residents, $65 for out-of-county residents. Sessions are identical, so please choose one that best fits your schedule. Registration is online at https://events.misd.net (search "Khan") for one of the sessions below:
- SAT Khan Academy - Session #1, June 16th – June 30th
- SAT Khan Academy – Session #2, July 13th – July 27th
- SAT Khan Academy – Session #3, Aug. 3rd – Aug. 17th
- SAT Khan Academy – Session #4, Aug. 17th – Aug. 31st
This asynchronous course will provide incoming juniors an opportunity to explore the tools available on the College Board Student Portal and the free SAT prep that is available through Khan Academy. The course will help each student link their accounts, so that Khan Academy will use their College Board test scores to develop a personalized plan. This plan will identify specific content each student should practice to be more successful on the SAT. Students will be able to work through the course at their own pace and schedule.
Student will want to complete the Schoology Coursework as soon as possible so they can spend more time practicing as many items as they can from their personalized plan in Khan Academy. This will also allow students to take full advantage of virtual peer-to-peer tutoring. The tutoring component is something NEW this summer and will provide students support as they work through their personalized plan in Khan Academy. Students will be able to attend scheduled tutoring sessions to receive support from peers who have already taken the SAT and are part of the Macomb Early College Program.
For more information, please see the Course Brochure. If you have any questions, please contact Lauri Jurcak at ljurcak@misd.net.
For All Grades...
Female students interested in attending a Federal Service Academy - new!
Virtual O&A on June 16th at 6:30 PM
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies. Our Admissions Office will be hosting this special session to answer any/all questions your students may have about service academy life.
June 16, 2022 6:30 p.m. EDT - Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding female Midshipmen and athletic coaches. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about life at a federal service academy, athletic team opportunities, the Sea Year training experience, and more!
To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocOqgrDItGtzcE2uxLJmxn1I2pKsnE43D. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) is ideal for those who experience increased symptoms such as depression or anxiety and feel they would benefit from urgent intervention from prescribers and clinicians. It is an alternative to in-person, face-to-face treatment. BHUC uses the VSee.com platform to host its appointments. While using the forum, you will be able to manage your virtual care effortlessly.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mood disorder
- Lifetime adjustment concerns
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Short term prescriptions
- Mental health assessment
- Intervention/Therapy
- Care coordination with ongoing care providers
- Meet with a Master's Level clinician or Nurse Practitioner from the privacy of your home
- Must have a smartphone or laptop with an internet connection for an online session
- Open 7 days / week
- No appointment necessary
- Special introductory rate: $89 out of pocket maximum
- We will seek insurance reimbursement for BHUC services
- We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and are in-network with several major health plan providers
BHS Summer Credit Recovery
BHS summer program will be focused on Credit Recovery Courses. Credit Recovery Courses should be selected in consultation with each student’s school counselor. Credit Recovery coursework will be delivered through the APEX online learning system, assisted, facilitated, and overseen by certified teachers. Students will complete the coursework in person. These courses are tailored to each student and are mastery-based, which means the length of time students must spend in Credit Recovery will vary and is dependent upon mastery of course objectives.
Program Details for Credit Recovery
- June 27 - July 28, 2022 (no class July 4 & 5)
- All classes held at Berkley High School
- Monday - Thursday, 8-10:15 am or 10:20 am - 12:30 pm
- Fee - $100 per credit recovery class for students attending Berkley Schools. The fee is $220 per class for out of district students. Any Berkley Schools student who is eligible for free/reduced meals will receive a reduced rate of $25/class.
- Additional details are available in the High School Summer Learning & Credit Recovery document
Registration - Now Open!
- May 16 - June 24, 2022 (no class July 4 & 5)
- Families will register via the MISTAR Parent Portal
- Follow these instructions on how to register via the Parent Portal
AP scores will be available starting Tuesday, July 5th
Scores in student's College Board account July 5th
If a student is having trouble logging into their College Board account, they should call the College Board’s Student Helpline at 866-756-7346. BHS does not have access to College Board account information for students.
April SAT, PSAT 9 + PSAT 10 scores released
Scores in student's College Board account
Scores were released to students in their College Board accounts beginning on May 20th. Some students’ scores may be released later due to testing in the accommodated testing window, missing information on the answer sheet, answer sheets received late, or other exceptional conditions that require additional attention. Scores for these students will be released daily as they become available. (NOTE: BHS will not have access to student scores until June 21st.)
If a student is having trouble logging into their College Board account, they should call the College Board’s Student Helpline at 866-756-7346. BHS does not have access to College Board account information for students.
Matching Student Scores to a College Board Account
If a student is signed into their College Board account but does not see their scores, it may be that CB was not able to link their score report and account automatically. For security reasons, a student must verify additional information before scores can be displayed.
To match, the student will:
- Log in to the College Board website or create a College Board account.
- Select "Matching Tool".
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
- The student will select "I can supply my test information.:
There may be cases in which students will not be able to view their scores using the steps above; this may be because their information is inconsistent, the student has multiple College Board accounts, or their scores have not been released yet. If students cannot view their scores, they should call the College Board’s Student Helpline at 866-756-7346
Scholarships
Listed in the BHS College + Career course in Schoology --> Click on the "Scholarships" folder --> "Scholarships to check out"
Distinguished Young Women Leadership + Scholarship Program
Distinguished Young Women is a unique program that combines the chance to win college scholarships with a program that offers Life Skills training to prepare young women for the world after high school. Each year we make over $1 billion dollars in scholarships available and it costs nothing to enter!
The program takes place in all 50 states and Washington DC. Young women participate in either their junior or senior year of high school, so check the web page of your stateprogram to make sure you don’t miss out. Apply now to find out!
Looking for Career Enrichment Opportunities, Camps, Pre-college programs this summer?
Visit the BHS Career Center webpage or College + Career Center course in Schoology!
UM Medicine/Science *free* Research Training Program (grades 9-11) - new!
Virtual program runs July 18-29th
Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
Teens 14-19 can work out for FREE through August 31st
Under 18? Sign up with a parent/guardian (online or in-club) from May 16th - August 31st. Click here to learn more!
If you sign up, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state. Plus, you’ll be entered to win a $5,000 grand prize scholarship. For complete official rules, eligibility, and free entry details visit: planetfitness.com/sweepstakes-rules.
Civics Unplugged: Civic Innovators Fellowship
Application for Fall due August 31st, Early Admission deadline June 30th
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for Gen Zers interested in building more regenerative systems in the U.S. and around the world. The goal of the Fellowship is to help each Fellow find their “You Shaped Hole” – the place where their communities’ needs intersect with their unique skills and passions. Each week, you’ll use case studies of past and present civic innovators to understand systems thinking, change-making skills, and community-based problem solving. Throughout the FREE three-month program, you’ll learn from innovative people, explore new ideas, and discover the emerging technologies being used to drive change in the 21st century. The program begins in early September and ends in mid November, and requires about two hour per week. Click here to learn more and apply!
Now Hiring!
For even *more* Job Postings - click here!
Super Car Wash in Royal Oak is hiring!
Must be 16 years or older. Click here to apply!
Little Caesars in Berkley is hiring - June 22nd Job Fair!
Berkley Parks & Rec is hiring!
Berkley Parks & Recreation runs a large-scale, play oriented, FUN Day Camp and we are looking for active, bright, fun, motivated people to join our crew. Camp starts the 20th of June for 9 weeks and we feature paid staff training, the chance to work outdoors most of the time, field trips, pool days and a great opportunity to be a role model to younger kids. No nights, no weekends and every day is different. We are actively trying to hire for several open positions. Pay rates start at $12 per hour. See details and apply here.
Four Season Garden Center is hiring!
Four Seasons Garden Center is hiring! $10/hr. Applications can be picked up in person or by contacting Casey at 248-331-7860.
Temporary Custodial Support Job with Berkley School District
The Berkley School District is looking for 3-5 BHS Students interested in working afternoon hours (4 hrs/shift) as needed to assist with short term/temporary Custodial support.
- Hourly rate of pay: $15.00
- Hours available will be 4:00-8:00p, Monday-Friday
- Maximum of 20 hours/week
- Training will be provided!
- Building placement would be determined based on need and could change day to day
- Students 16 and 17 years of age will need a work permit, which are available in the Counseling Center.
Custodial support includes: classroom cleaning of desks, sinks, floors; sweep/vacuum classrooms, hallways, common spaces; disinfect bathrooms; wipedown doors and drinking fountains, empty trash, and related.
Interested students should contact:
- Chris Smallwood, Operations Facilitator (christopher.smallwood@berkleyschools.org) at 248-837-8049
- Erin Haley, Executive Assistant in Human Resources (erin.haley@berkleyschools.org) at 248-837-8007
Ferguson Insurance Agency is hiring!
- Ferguson Insurance Agency is an independent contractor that has been serving the surrounding communities since 2014.
- Our office is looking to hire the right individual to join our team for the summer with our outstanding customer service team.
- We are currently seeking to fulfill a full or part time position.
- Customer Service Representative will be responsible for providing Agency support /customer service to our current clients and new prospects. Training will be provided on our basic product AAA Road Side Membership and answer any questions our clients may have.
- Insurance industry or office experience and knowledge is not required
- Starting $14.00 to 16:00 per hour
- If interested, email resume to dkferguson@aaamichigan.com, Attention: Dennis Ferguson. Click here for complete job posting.
How do I see my Counselor?
BHS counselors are meeting with students by appointment only (unless it is an emergency).
See the links below to schedule an appointment or visit the BHS Counseling webpage.
Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Sloan (last names A-D)
Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Weiss (last names E-K)
Schedule an appointment with Ms. Drinkard (last names L-R)
Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Tye (last names S-Z)
Stay Connected & Informed!
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