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Counseling Newsletter

Fall 2024 Issue XXIIV

Counseling Newsletter Fall 2024 Issue XXIIV

How can I help support my student? How can I help support my student?

Step by Step Guide for Parents/Guardians

1. BIRMINGHAM CALENDAR

  • Gather all the IMPORTANT Dates

2. AERIES

  • Utilize to monitor your students grades and attendance in real time


3. PARENTSQUARE

  • Primary way of communicating with staff directly


4. GRADE LEVEL STAFF SUPPORT

  • Knowing who to communicate with and for what is key:
    • Counselor (Academic & Emotional Support)
    • Grade Level Clerk (Absences & Early Leaves)
    • Dean (Discipline & Safety Concerns)


5. BIRMINGHAM REQUIREMENTS

  • NEED TO KNOW:
    • Birmingham Credit Requirements
    • Birmingham Graduation Classes Requirements
    • A-G College Eligibility Requirements

Grade Level Support Staff Grade Level Support Staff

A-G Grade Level Benchmarks A-G Grade Level Benchmarks

FALL 2024

These are the minimum requirements that should be completed by each grade level for both graduation and college with a minimum grade of C or higher. Grades of D's and F's will be assigned summer school automatically.

Grade Level Updates Grade Level Updates

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9th Grade

Freshman counselors will be going into English classes in October for our first Freshman presentations. We look forward to seeing all of you. We will be meeting with students who received 3 or more Ds or Fs at the 6 week progress report. Remember we are here to support you.


Mrs. Martinez (A-F)

Ms. Marquez (G-N)

Mrs. Mutia (O-Z)

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10th Grade

Counselors will be holding assemblies through History classes early October to set up all 10th grade students for success. Additionally, counselors are contacting all students who have 30 credits or less and are not on track to graduate. Parent meetings are being held to notify parents and students. Ms. Fitzpatrick, the GLA, is also providing support by contacting students who have faced challenges with grades and attendance..


Mrs. Gazarian (A-F)

Ms. Galvez (G-N)

Ms. Scherrer (O-Z)

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11th Grade

Counselors are currently meeting with students in their English classes to go over their GPA, Getting Involved, State Testing and their Graduation & College Eligibility Status. Students, parents and guardians will receive an email with their graduation status letter in addition to a mailed letter so be sure to check all your mailboxes! The 6-week progress report will be available after September 16 and we will be meeting with parents and students who receive 2 or more Ds or Fs on this first progress report. This year is very important! Students that are not on track yet for graduation and/or college eligibility will be enrolled in credit recovery classes. It is important to work on passing ALL classes with a C or better by the final report card in December.


Mrs. Riusech (A-F)

Ms. Rocha (G-N)

Ms. Vasquez (O-Z)

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12th Grade

Ms. Brown, Ms. Palacios, and Ms. Perez will meet with students through their Math classes to do Senior grad checks starting October 14. We will discuss students’ current graduation and A-G status and the importance of daily attendance. Students and parents will also receive an email with this important information, so please ensure you check your email daily. Remember, our goal is Cs or better for all classes. This is Senior year, the culmination of all your high school classes and knowledge, so please give 100% effort and stay on top of your grades.


Mrs. Brown (A-F)

Mrs. Perez (G-N)

Mrs. Palacios (O-Z)

Attendance Counselor News Attendance Counselor News

PSW NEWS PSW NEWS

Mental Health & Family Resources

Information for mental health and family support.

Wellness Resource Fair 2024

Enjoy this video that highlights out 3rd Annual Wellness Resource Fair in honor of #MayisMentalHealthMonth


This event is FREE and open to the public. Stay tuned for information on next year's event!


BCCHS Wellness Resource Fair 2024

College & Career Counselors College & Career Counselors

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COLLEGE CORNER

College Applications are OPEN:

  • UC Application opened August 1

    • Apply: universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

  • Common App opened August 1

    • Apply: commonapp.org

  • CSU Application will open October 1

  • Community College application for Summer/Fall 2025 will open in late Fall


For a list of upcoming college related events, please go to this link: bit.ly/eventscollege


*FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND COLLEGE INFO!

Parent Seminar Parent Seminar

Parent Seminar Series

Come learn from our very own Birmingham College Counselor EXPERTS, Ms. Erika Lopez & Ms. Wendy Quinonez in their two part ZOOM series being offered in English and Spanish. They will cover College Options in Session 1 and Financial Aid in Session 2.

Session 1 - College Options 9/12/24

English Zoom - 6 PM

BIT.LY/ENSEMINAR


Spanish Zoom - 7 PM

BIT.LY/SPANSEMINAR

Session 2 - Financial Aid 10/10/24

English Zoom - 6 PM

BIT.LY/ENSEMINAR


Spanish Zoom - 7 PM

BIT.LY/SPANSEMINAR

SCHOLARSHIPS

9th Grade Scholarships: http://bit.ly/scholar9


10th Grade Scholarships: http://bit.ly/scholar10


11th Grade Scholarships: http://bit.ly/scholar11


12th Grade Scholarships: http://bit.ly/12scholar

Need to speak with a College or Career Counselor?

Schedule an appointment using the links below.


Wendy QuiƱonez

College Counselor (Last Names A-L)

w.quinonez@birminghamcharter.com

Schedule Meeting:

calendly.com/wq1


Erika Lopez

College Counselor (Last Names M-Z)

er.lopez@birminghamcharter.com

Schedule Meeting:

calendly.com/er-lopez


Angela Zook

Career Counselor

a.zook@birminghamcharter.com

Schedule Meeting:

calendly.com/a-zook

Work Permit Work Permit

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HOW TO GET A WORK PERMIT

STEP 1:

Student must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA (All grades of C or higher) to qualify for work permit.


STEP 2:

Download B1-1 Work Permit Application

*Click B1-1 Application link and download a copy at home or come to the Blue & Gold Center to pick one up.

STEP 3:

Fill out the B1-1 Work Permit Application and have your parent and employer sign it.

*No digital signatures/scanning permitted*


STEP 4:

Return the B1-1 Work Permit Application filled out and signed back to school. Drop-in, no appointment necessary.

  • To: Mrs. Margie Curtis
  • Where: Blue & Gold Center
  • When: Monday - Friday
  • Time: Between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

STEP 5:

Either Mrs. Curtis or Mrs. Zook will print your work permit.

*Student must be present to sign the work permit

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Follow Counseling Staff on INSTAGRAM

See Below for more information!

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@bcchs.counseling

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@bcchs.college

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@bcchs_psw

Judith Riusech
Birmingham Counseling Newsletter
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