Counselor's Corner

Brr... It's beginning to feel a lot like winter.

Welcome to another month at BOMLA. As a counselor, it's my favorite time of year. This time of year we really get a chance to connect with families and provide support during such a joyous and celebratory time of year.

One thing I'm grateful for this Holiday season is how attentive our stakeholders are to the needs of our brothers and their families. This year, BOMLA has three organizations providing Holiday assistance to our families. Learn how to access these supports below.

We have a short but busy month ahead of us. With testing, final grades, and a long break coming our way, our brothers are faced with many stressors. Remember to check in with them from time to time. Assess their needs and do not hesitate to reach out to the BOMLA Counseling Services team for support.

I wish you and your families a safe and warm December!

- Mr. Mason Dover

Each month I will provide a professional development meeting designed for parents. We will discuss topics on mental health, academic success, and college/career readiness. The goal of these lessons is to educate and inform parents so they can continue to be advocates for their students success.

This months PD for Parent's will be focused on Credit Recovery. How can you best support your child when they have failed a course. The PD for Parent's segment will take place during Coffee with the Principal.

This time of year can be expensive and stressful for many. BOMLA wants to help. Please complete the Holiday Support Request Form if you are in need of Holiday assistance. Submit the form no later than 12/08/2022. If you have already submitted a request and received support for the November Holiday, please do not complete the form again. You are actively listed for December support.

Please note that requesting support does not guarantee assistance. We have a limited number of families we can support and will provide services on a first come, first serve basis to qualifying families. Please reach out via email or phone call if you have any questions.

I am excited to introduce the BOMLA Resource Center located in the library (campus enrichment center). Families may use my bookings link to schedule a time to drop by the resource center and get food and hygiene products.

On December 4th, all eighth-grade brothers will be given a lesson on high school graduation requirements, endorsements, and school choices. Students will be given one hard copy of the Endorsement Four Year Plan document. Eighth graders will review this document with their parent, select one endorsement, and return the signed document to the front office.

Please review the information below.

We conducted four small groups for the Fall 2023 semester. The services provided meaningful support to 19 BOMLA brothers.

The counseling services team is aiming to conduct four more small groups in the Spring 2023 semester. Please complete the Small Group Request form to identify small groups your child would benefit from.

Each month, our amazing science team agrees to host the counselor for classroom guidance. Brothers are provided a 45 minute guidance lesson on various topics. This months topic is an College & Career Readiness.

Upon completion of the lesson brothers will master the following!

• Describe their goals for life after high school

• Accurately list basic facts about postsecondary education
• Describe several reasons why postsecondary education is need to achieve their goals
• Students will identify the major college entrance exams

The Cox School of Business is excited to continue to host the high school summer program, Subiendo Academy at SMU, in June of 2024. Subiendo is a leadership development program that seeks to empower the next generation of Texas leaders and encourage them to pursue higher education and explore business fields. Students will spend an exciting five days at SMU, a nationally-acclaimed private university located in the heart of Dallas, Texas.

Subiendo strongly encourages students with the opportunity to be first in their families to attend college, or students who have overcome adversity, to apply. You can find more information on the document attached as well as on our website.

Data is everywhere – and when students understand data and the inner workings of companies’ use of data, then students are ahead of the game. To better prepare the next generation of leaders in data analytics, we invite students from the high school graduating classes of 2025 and 2026 to apply for the TCU Neeley Analytics Academy. This summer, the TCU Neeley Analytics Academy is July 7-12, 2024.

Hosted by the TCU Neeley School of Business, the Analytics Academy is a highly competitive, one-week residential program that provides high school students with hands-on experience and opportunities to learn and hone their data analytics and market research skills. Students who participate have the opportunity to earn a data analytics certificate at the conclusion of the academy!

• Data-driven Storytelling
• Data Visualization
• Clustering and Classification of Algorithms
• Modeling Techniques such as Regression
• Applications of Statistical Programs
• Exposure to Machine Learning and AI

https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/Neeley-Analytics-Initiative/TCU-Neeley-Analytics-Academy

Need-based scholarships are available for students who qualify.

Applications open on January 16 and close on April 19. Students must submit a copy of their transcript, contact information for a teacher or counselor willing to provide a recommendation, and a 250-500 word personal statement.

Now, more than ever, professionals in the field of data analytics are leading the way for our future. We hope that many of your students will consider the TCU Neeley Analytics Academy as an opportunity to foster their leadership development, public speaking skills, inquiry skills, and grow in their knowledge about data analytics across various industries. We look forward to reviewing their academy application soon.

Should you or your students have any questions, please email our team at to sbunai@tcu.edu.

The health and wellness of our brothers and families are of high importance to the counseling services team at BOMLA. We know that if our brothers basic needs are not met, they will struggle to meet our high expectations. Please click the images below for more information.

The BOMLA SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) Promise Club fosters a place for young people to show their leadership, creativity, and passion for protecting their friends, schools and communities from violence. The BOMLA Save Promise Club had an empowering experience at the Youth Leadership Training! We dove into strategies to foster a safe, inclusive culture at our school. We are excited to implement these ideas and make a positive impact!

To join the Save Promise Club, please email Mr. Dover.

The BOMLA Counseling Services team is committed to meeting all needs of our brothers and their families. Together with incredible partners like Tzu Chi Foundation, Ebby House, and Assure, we've uplifted 70 BOMLA families, making up 13% of our campus, with heartfelt support. With $120 gift cards, turkeys, essential hygiene products, and more food from our new BOMLA resource center, we're ensuring a brighter season for our beloved community.

If you haven't seen our new resource closet, it is located in the library (campus enrichment center). Feel welcome to drop by and check it out. Additionally, we are grateful for any donations you wish to provide. The goal of the resource closet is to provide families with hygiene products and food throughout the school year.

Lead School Counselor

Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy

Dallas ISD

Email: mdover@dallasisd.org
Website: https://www.dallasisd.org/domain/16152
Location: 3030 Stag Road, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-749-2115