2024
BGVA & RHL High School Counselors News
Sneak Peak for March & Early April!
- Seniors HSBP - PAST DUE! Please submit ASAP!
- Spring NACAC Virtual College Fair
- April 1st - 5th Spring Break - All Schools Closed
- April 4th - WSU Classroom to Career
- April 9th - New to Running Start Zoom with Clark College Representative
- April 10th - First Wednesday After Spring Break HSBP Workshop
- April 24th - Running Start Virtual Information
Cooperation - Character Trait for March
Have some fun connecting as a family this month while practicing Cooperation. Family fun with conversation starters and purposefull pursuits. Click here
WSU Classroom to Career Exploration
Classroom to career Exploration programs and degrees at WSU Vancouver. Meet students, faculty and alumni and enter a drawing to win Coug swag! (Use flyer QR code to sign up.)
Financial Aid for Seniors
If you are considering a four-year university or college, two year college, or a technical/vocational college and wondering how to pay for college, complete the FAFSA to get support in financial application completion. Students will need to Create Federal Student ID to complete the FAFSA.
Seniors!- Did you apply for the College Bound Scholarship in grades 7, 8, or 9?
If your answer is YES, then you MUST fill out the FAFSA as required. Read more about College Bound Scholarship and complete the Federal Student Aid form as soon as possible! Completing the FAFSA is a requirement to receive the College Bound Scholarship!
April 24 - Last Running Start Virtual Session at Clark College for students in grades 10 & 11
- Virtual Running Start Information Nights for students new to Running Start for 2024-2025 presented by Clark College taking place now until April 2024.
- RHL and BGVA students currently in grade 10 or grade 11 that will be new to Running Start for 2024-2025 should complete the Running Start 2024-2025 Interest form to be added to the Running Start Google Classroom - 2024-2025. All information regarding the Running Start process will be posted on the google classroom.
Students Applying Now Will be Wait Listed
Interested in Cascadia Tech for next school year? Learn more through the Cascadia Technical Academy website, where students can choose from 16 different hands-on learning programs. RHL students/parents provide their own transportation to and from Cascadia Tech. Be sure to apply on the website, as applications are timestamped, and can make a difference on acceptance.
Applications received after March 1st will automatically be placed on the waiting list.
Please contact Mrs. Roggenkamp of Mrs. Ambrose if you have any questions.
High School Credit via Challenge Exam Application Spring 2024
The high school credit via challenge exam option is available to 8-12th grade students once a year in the month of April. Click here for more details.
The #1 Thing My Students Want Their Parents to Know: They’re Stressed
To read more about the four strategies for relieving student stress, please click here.
BGPS Scholarship List
The Battle Ground Rotary Scholarship has been added to the BGPS Scholarships List. You'll find the entry on the "Due March/April" and the "Alphabetical" tabs.
Review the Comprehensive Scholarship List provided for BGPS to use as a resource. Use monthly tabs at the bottom of the list to stay on top of current opportunities for grades 9-12. Contact Mrs. Roggenkamp or Mrs. Ambrose if you have questions.
Each year WAEA is proud to select three $1000 WAEA Stuart Davis Scholarship Recipients who are high school students planning to pursue art or art education after they graduate or receive their GED.
Who Can Apply:
- The applicant must be a high school senior, graduating or receiving a GED this school year.
- The sponsor must be a current WAEA member.
- Individuals planning to attend a college, community college or art school courses with a focus on visual art or majoring in art field or art education.
Deadline for Applying:
The Receipt Deadline for Entries is May 15 each year. Notification of awardees will be on May 23 of that year. Click Here for Information
Please review BGEA Scholarships for information on recently posted scholarships. All scholarship applications will be online. Deadline is May 12, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Free Cascadia Tech Summer School Program June 24th - July 12th
Earn 0.5 high school CTE or elective credit for FREE! Open to all students who will complete 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade this school year. For more information on this summer program follow this link: Cascadia Tech’s Summer Programs:
Short-term specialized training programs designed for students who have not had the opportunity to attend Cascadia Tech because of scheduling conflicts.
Introductory training for students entering Cascadia Tech programs in the fall as well as introductions to CTE for future students to explore different career options.
Additional training and reinforcement for students presently enrolled in Cascadia programs.
Registration begins May 1st
For Future NCAA Athletes:
If you are currently in an organized sport with plans to compete at the college level after high school graduation, please talk to your coach and see Mrs. Roggenkamp to discuss NCAA eligibility standards. Even if you are not sure, but it is a possibility, specific class selections should be considered. The NCAA requires, and only accepts, 16 approved core classes completed during 4 years of high school.
Review the NCAA Eligibility Brochure for more information.
If your student is interested in playing college sports, creating an account is the first step toward becoming an NCAA Student-athlete. Click on the above NCAA logo to register & create an account.
