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Brockton High School Guidance Newsletter

May 2017

Guidance Department Head: Catherine Leger

Published by: Ms. DeFaria, Mr. Louis, Mrs. Mbaneme (Intern), Dr. McNeil-Pleasant, Mrs. Rubilar and Mrs. Williamson

BHS Important Dates

5/23 Red Sox Game

5/27/17 Community Service Day throughout Brockton

6/3/17 Graduation!

SAT

6/5-6/6/17

Science MCAS

6/20, 21, 22

Final Exams Half Day

6/22/17 Last Day of School Early Dismissal

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[pic] College Bound Seniors [pic]

The end of the year is upon us. As you prepare to leave Brockton High and enter college, remember these important points:

After you decide where you will be attending college, make sure you have sent in the deposit check. Fill out all of the forms that they request. Return everything on a timely basis.

If you have any questions about financial aid, you need to call the school’s financial aid office. That is, either call them or stop in to see them. These are the people who will be helping you and answering all of your questions on financial aid for the duration of your college years. Get to know them. Keep in mind you have to fill out a FAFSA form each and every year that you are in college.

Over the summer you may receive emails from the college you are attending. Make sure you pay close attention to everything. Do not miss any deadlines. Colleges usually do not give extensions on deadlines. Therefore BE ON TIME when you respond to their requests. You will be receiving information regarding ORIENTATION. This is very important. Make sure you attend and pay close attention to everything you are told.

➢ Know where you are. You are new on campus so locate all buildings and figure out where your classes will be held. Each semester, send your parent/guardian a copy of your class schedule. Write down your instructor’s office hours, the operating hours of the book store, and all of the cafeterias

➢ Schedule time to study. Do this, or you will find yourself staying up late at night to cram for a big test. Being prepared builds confidence and self-assurance translates into better performance. Record the dates of all assigned quizzes, tests, papers due, projects and especially final exams.

➢ Plan to sleep. Develop a routine sleep pattern of going to bed and rising at the same time each day. Maintaining a regular schedule will help reduce stress and help regulate your energy levels.

➢ Get involved in campus activities. Attend a sports event or a concert. Join a club or a committee. Enjoy your college opportunities!!

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‘With a few internet safety tips, your online experience can be amazing!’

1. Keep Your Online Identity a Secret.

o Don’t tell anyone your real name and address or what neighborhood you live in.

2. Your Username and Password Belong to You and Only You.

o With you username and password someone can post language that gets you expelled from school, or in trouble with the law! Keep your username and password Private.

3. The Internet Has a Great Memory, so keep its memory of you clean.

o Watch what you post about yourself or others-watch what you allow your friend to post about you, because you may have to live with it for a long time. Avoid risqué pictures and rude, mean comments. Rule of thumb, don’t post what you don’t want your parents to see.

o With these few tips in mind you can enjoy happy and safe web surfing!

FREE MONEY TO PAY YOUR COLLEGE BILL!!

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There is still time to find money for school. Yes! Every year thousands and thousands of dollars in scholarships are unclaimed. So why do high school students not have access to this money? Often, they do not take the time and effort to search for scholarships and many find it troublesome to apply for them. If you take the time to look there are thousands of scholarships out there just waiting for you to apply?

Scholarships are free money given to students by an organization, institution or a private individual. There are basically two types of scholarships: Those based on merit (good grades) and those based on financial need (family income). To be eligible for these scholarships you must meet certain criteria. Merit scholarships are usually awarded based on academic achievement or on a combination of outstanding academics and community involvement/service. However, there are also other scholarships which are based on special interest, traits, heritage or talents. Regardless, if you do not make the effort to search for them you will never have a chance.

A common mistake students make is that they do not apply for “the little money” or those scholarships that offer a modest sum of money. But, when it comes to finding the money to pay for school every penny counts. So despite the amount, free money is always welcome. So become a “scholarship hunter” today. It is never too late. There are still thousands of scholarships that can help pay your college bill. If you are lucky you may discover a scholarship that will cover the entire cost of your tuition or help you reduce your college loans.

So, let the hunting game begin! The following is a link that will direct you to scholarships which are still available for this year.



You may think summer school is only for students who need to take Academic Summer Enrichment Programs: [pic]

Explore your interests and develop new skills, Get hands-on experience that a classroom doesn't offer, meet other students with similar interests, get a taste of college life, try out college classes and earn college credit, if available.

Taking part in a summer program may also be a plus on your college applications; it shows colleges that you’re committed to learning.



Bentley University Summer Athletic Camps.



Harvard’s High School Programs.



Mathcamp.



New York Film Academy’s Summer Film and Acting Camps.



Tufts Summer Study for High School Students.



Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Program.

Upward Bound: This college-preparatory program provides academic tutoring and mentoring to students and there are summer programs at various locations.

Want to get involved in something fun and healthy this summer? There are great programs available for high school students through Brockton Community Schools. For registration and more information, go to:

Raise Up Basketball Camp

The Raise Up basketball camp has been in session for 20 years. At this basketball camp, you can learn how to improve your game with drills, contests and, play on a team. For students entering grades 4-12.

Get Ready Sports

At Get Ready you can participate in various team sports: baseball, cheerleading, flag football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, tennis and volleyball for students entering grades 1-9.

Act One Scene One

At Act One Scene One you can participate in music, theater and the arts. Culminating with a musical production at the end of the program. For students entering grades 5-12.

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WHAT IS THE RIGHT CAREER FOR ME?

To figure out what you want to do with your life is not an easy task. However, the earlier you begin talking to your counselor about this topic the better it is for you. These conversations can lead to taking the appropriate courses, enroll in programs, or learn about internships and opportunities that you otherwise wouldn’t know existed. So, this year, before you leave for the summer, make sure to visit your counselor’s office and learn about the many options you have. When in doubt or when you need to explore pathways, summer internships, job experiences and volunteer opportunities are a wonderful and amazing way to help you learn or improve your employability and develop what industries are now calling “soft skills”. These experiences provide you information that help you to decide on a career path or rule out career options so that you can plan accordingly for your future.

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