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Attention:

The parent newsletters, "Parents Make a Difference" and "Parents Still Make a Difference," as well as activity calendars, are now availabe on-line.

Schools in Regiona 14 may now go on-line and access copies of these parent newsletters and activity calendars.

The steps for accessing the newsletters are:

  1. Go to www.parent-institute.com
  2. Click on Publication Downloads
  3. Contact High School counselor for log-in information
  4. Click on "Log in"
  5. The next screen brings up a list of all available newsletters.
  6. Click on the newsletter that is appropriate for your campus. Please note that there are English and Spanish versions for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School and High School.
  7. Click on "View the entire issue in Adobe PDF (black and white)"
  8. Print

SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

07-08 Test Date
Registration Deadline
Mar. 1 Jan. 29
May 3 @ BHS April 1
June 7 May 6

Students are encouraged to go online and register for the SAT at http://www.collegeboard.com

ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

07-08 Test Date
Registration Deadline
June 14 @ BHS May 9

Students are encouraged to go online and register for the ACT at http://www.actstudent.org

Testing for Home-Schooled Students

PSAT, NMSQT, and AP tests are available for home-schooled students eligible to attend school in the district Registration can be completed as described above for the same fee as students who are enrolled in the district.

Fees for AP tests:
US History - $84
Calculus AB - $84
Calculus BC - $84

More information about AP tests can be found at CollegeBoard AP Central or by contacting the high school counselor.

Earning College Credit

There are programs available at BHS in which students may earn college credit, including AP and dual credit programs, Tech Prep and Advanced Technical programs.

For more information, please contact Donna Wade or Jenny Coffee in the high school counselor's office at (254) 559-2231

The programs include:
Tech Prep
Ag Mech 1 & 2
BCIS 1 & 2
BIMM
Telecommunications & Network

Dual Credit - Academic
Honors English 3
Honor English 4
Honors Calculus
Honors Pre-Calculus
Economics
Government
AP Biology
AP US History
AP Calculus

Advanced Technical Dual Credit (ATC)
Prep for Parenting
Child Development
Housing
Interior Design

Awards Ceremony

High School Awards Ceremony May 13th at 9:30 in Bailey Auditorium (Scholarship awards will be presented at this ceremony).

Junior Volunteer Program

 

Stephens Memorial Hospital is hosting a Junior Volunteer Program this summer for students entering the 9th through 12th grades.  This is a great way to accumulate some community service hours for scholarships and college admission criteria, and a wonderful way to help others.  Students can commit to volunteering once weekly for four hours, or more often, depending upon their schedule.  This would be a very good experience for students who are interested in the medical field.  If you are interested in the volunteer program you can contact Mrs. Wade for an application, or ask your English teacher for a copy.  Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2008. 

 

 

Scholarship listings: Local, National and Individual College scholarship opportunities

 

 

Senior College Calendar

 

If you have not:

  • Submitted your college applications
  • Taken your SAT/ACT
  • Applied for Scholarships

THEN YOU NEED TO DO THIS ASAP!!!!

 

January/February

  1. Complete FAFSA and send in as soon as parent’s income taxes are filed.
  2. Search and apply for scholarships from outside sources other than your college.

March

  1. Receive financial aid and scholarship award letters from all 3 colleges.  Compare and choose a college.  Sign the award letter to the college of your choice and mail.
  2. Send in Housing deposit if you have not already.
  3. Apply for local scholarships in the BHS Counseling Office.

May

  1. Graduate and enjoy your summer!  You are set to go to college!

Grade Point System

Numerical Grade Grade Points for Weighted Classes Grade Points for Regular Classes
100 5.0 4.0
99 4.9 3.9
98 4.8 3.8
97 4.7 3.7
96 4.6 3.6
95 4.5 3.5
94 4.4 3.4
93 4.3 3.3
92 4.2 3.2
91 4.1 3.1
90 4.0 3.0
89 3.9 2.9
88 3.8 2.8
87 3.7 2.7
86 3.6 2.6
85 3.5 2.5
84 3.4 2.4
83 3.3 2.3
82 3.2 2.2
81 3.1 2.1
80 3.0 2.0
79 2.9 1.9
78 2.8 1.8
77 2.7 1.7
76 2.6 1.6
75 2.5 1.5
74 2.4 1.4
73 2.3 1.3
72 2.2 1.2
71 2.1 1.1
70 2.0 1.0
69 0.0 0.0