BGVA High School Updates

Welcome to our High School Newsletter for the 2024/25 school year! This is your one-stop place to find important information, make weekly contact, and stay connected. Read on for more information!

• September 10, 5:00PM: Family Success Night
• September 18, 9:00 AM at CAM Academy: ASVAB Testing (for graduation requirements and/or enlisting in the armed forces).
• October 11: State In-Service Day. Teachers/staff will not be available.
• October 26: World Language Test (last day to register is October 18)

Other Important Links:

• HS Transcript Request form

• An important reminder, even though you are a BGVA student, you can still participate at your local high school for their after school activities, such as sports, drama, clubs and other activities. Studies show that students engaged in extracurricular activities have better attendance and higher grades. Make sure you reach out to your local school or contact your BGVA advisor if you have any additional questions regarding these opportunities.

What: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) can serve many purposes All students can use it as a career exploration tool. It is also a requirement for any student enlisting in the military. Your score will help you be placed in the branch and military job that is best for you. Additionally, students can use it as a graduation pathway with a score of 31 or better. Please contact Mrs. Kennedy or your advisor with any questions.

Scan the QR Code above, or check out the link below to sign up for the test! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UynRZNOyEZAaDTA925_oaG6EbVPp_w1ZEYStcb7SxaM/edit?usp=sharing

Please check out our Counselor Newsletter for more information about Running Start, High School & Beyond Plan, scholarships, Cascadia Tech, graduation, and more!

Counselor Quick Links:

• District Wide Signs of Suicide Curriculum
• Free & Reduced Lunch & Consent to Share Forms/Information
• All you need to know about developing a Graduation Plan
• What is the College Bound Scholarship?
• BGPS LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS
• The BGSD Full Community Event Calendar.
  
• Labor Day No School Monday, September 3rd
• Register for ASVAB Testing September 18, 2024
• World Language Test - Register by October 18th
• SAT/PSAT Test October 26th, 2024 (Register before 10/18/24)

• SENIORS! File your financial aid application in December

• FAFSA/WASFA Application Opens December 1

We will be holding a workshop for families on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:00. We will have a short welcome, then you can enter grade band breakout rooms of your choice to discuss tips & tricks that may help your student continue to be successful in the online education world.

• Check your school email EVERY DAY!
• Work in your classes every day
• Wednesday mornings are "late start." Your classes will be available, but your teachers are in meetings until about 10:45.
• Contact your teachers for any questions or help
• Attend your Advising appointments.
• Take a look at our Counselor's newsletter (important information and links here).

The Character Strong word for the month of September is Respect

"Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners."

-Laurence Sterne

Watch the video above and then answer the questions in the Google Form in the section below.

Click Here to open Google form.