Next Wednesday     HELPING YOUR STUDENT APPLY TO COLLEGE

Wednesday, October 10th at 9:30am in the Community Room

This discussion for parents of seniors will include helping students who are still unsure of which schools they are applying to, or are still confused or uneasy about their applications.  We will also discuss where to begin for the "late-bloomer" that has not yet begun the process.

Next Thursday     COLLEGE FAIR

Thursday, October 11th at 7:00pm in the new gym at Ridge High School

A college fair will be held at Ridge High School, in the new gym.  This is a great opportunity for students that are in the beginning stages of looking at colleges.  Representatives are available to answer questions and provide materials. 

New     PLANNING YOUR TESTING CALENDAR

Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30pm in the Community Room.  

This workshop will discuss the various types of college admissions testing, when the tests are offered, the best times to take them, and answer any other questions you may have.  Parents of 10th and 11th grade students are encouraged to attend.

New     FINANCIAL AID DISCUSSION

Tuesday, October 30th at 6:30pm in the Community Room

This discussion will include a general overview of the financial aid process.  There will also be an essential financial aid night on December 10th with a guest speaker.  Parents of all grade levels are welcome to attend this discussion.  

• Coins for Ducks: Donate any amount of money so the Green Team can help support the ducks in the courtyard.
• Canned Food Drive: Donate non-perishable foods for underprivileged families.  Each donation made adds a point to the class total.

Updated     SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• The Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) will hold its annual Old Fashioned Country Fair on October 14, 2012 from 11:30 - 4:30 pm.  It is a fun filled day with games, hay rides, sheep herding, auction, artisans, farm animals, face painting, music, bee keeping, scarecrow making and pumpkin painting!  Country Fair is a great opportunity for students and community groups to earn community service hours.  Volunteers age 13 and up are welcome!  Adults are needed too!  Click here for more information. 
• Join your friends and neighbors and help make Bernardsville a cleaner, greener place to live! What:  Bernardsville Fall Cleanup Day. When: Saturday, Nov. 3rd, from 8-10 a.m.               If interested, please click here for more information.  

ATTENTION SENIORS:  COMMON APP AND NAVIANCE

Please make sure that you create a Common Application account - Mr. Smith sent information to all seniors in early August; if you didn't get that email, please check your Naviance account and provide the correct email address, if applicable. After you create the Common App account, you can then link that account with your Naviance account so that you can request transcripts - there is no more black book! On the Guidance web page, there is a presentation available (TRANSCRIPT REQUEST GUIDE, under the "College/Application Materials" folder)) to walk you through the process of combining your accounts. Click here to access the Transcript Request Guide.

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS:  COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS

Please visit your Naviance account to view the list of schools visiting BHS over the first few weeks of the school year. If you are interested in attending a meeting with a college representative, then you must register through your Naviance account at least a day in advance. You also must inform your teacher in advance that you will be missing class, and you are responsible for all work.

Deadline Today     SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS:  PSATS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Bernards High School will offer the PSATs on Wednesday, October 17. The PSAT is practice for the SAT; for juniors, it also serves as the National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam. All juniors should take the Exam, and all sophomores are encouraged to test as well. The cost is $25 per student, and that money (along with registration slip) must be submitted to either Ms. Acuff or Mrs. Harknett in Guidance by Friday, October 5. The printable registration form is located on the Guidance web page. Please note that calculators are not required, but are allowed; we will NOT provide calculators.