1. Welcome to Open House

2. Meet Your Counselor Karen Smiley 12th A-J (Class of 2018)
Leslie Lee th K-Z (Class of 2018)
Sarah Patton th A-K (Class of 2019)
Kelly Nash th L-Z (Class of 2019)
Nicole Mullinax th
Beverly Anderson th
Fall Graduate Intern/Practicum Students:
Kara Rickey, Jerry Sprangler
College & Career Center
Linda Mongeon
Help with transcripts, applications, FAFSA, college visits to Bearden, scholarship bulletins

3. Tonight’s Focus All of the Above Senior Timeline and Information
What do Counselors do?
Important Dates & Information
Handouts Available
Governor’s School (11th only)
PSAT Registration (11th only)
Daytime College Fair Permission form (11th & 12th)
College Workshop Series (included in 12th packet)
Senior Packet (12th only)
Handouts Available at School Counseling Table By the Pit
All of the Above
TN Promise Push Cards (12th)
AP Exam Schedule

4. What does a School Counselor Do?
Counselors support student development in three main areas:
Academic Planning
College & Career Research (our C&CCtr is your 1st stop!)
Social & Emotional Support
How does our State and National Association guide our work?
TDOE’s Model & Standards for School Counselors: begins
American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) statement on the Role of the High School Counselor

5. What Does This Look Like?
Examples of What We Do/Provide:
Help students tie course selections to future goals
Develop 4+ Year Plans
Track student progress towards graduation
Offer suggestions for Study Skills, Time Management
Help guide Post-Secondary planning
Provide support for dealing with Life Problems
Help teens cope with Stress
Place attention to current Crisis Situations above everything else
Take any statement of harming self or others SERIOUSLY!
see Suicide Prevention & Resources here and on BHS Website
Examples of What We Don’t Do Provide:
Promise the “perfect schedule”
Provide ongoing Therapy
we’re not licensed Mental Health, A&D, Family or other Counselors
we have a Masters in Education and can provide short-term support

6. CHECK THE SCHOOL COUNSELING WEB PAGE OFTEN

7. SCHOOL COUNSELING CALENDAR
Be sure to check out the BHS School Counseling Calendar for College Visits:

8. Don’t Forget to Visit the New Class of 2018 Website Often:
STEP ONE:
STEP TW0:

9. Change in GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS- ALL GRADE LEVELS
NEW REQUIREMENTS THIS YEAR:
1. CIVICS TEST- administered through Social Studies
2. ACT- you must take ACT/SAT to graduate!

10. Sending Transcripts - Parchment
Send your official with just a few clicks!
Transcript sent electronically, securely and confidentially, all with real-time tracking 24/7
2 for Free
$4.00 additional Transcript
Student can always order an unofficial transcript from Parchment Website for free and/or view transcript in ASPEN

12. Will You Help us plan. …. register for our workshops http://bit

13. 12th Letters of Recommendation
Counselor recommendations
BHS Brag Sheet - help us help you
form in College & Career Center/online
submit or to your counselor (at least 2 weeks in Advance)
parent section (Opportunity to brag on your student)
Teacher recommendations
carefully select someone who can speak about your strengths as a student.
Complete a Teacher Self Evaluation form for each teacher you select

14. Seniors ACT Retake Opportunity
Oct. 17, 2017 (this date ONLY)
In school Test
All seniors will be registered by BHS
Must submit an OPT Out form by Sept. 15 if you choose not to participate

15. 12th TN Promise STUDENT DEADLINES
Oct. 5, 2017 (8:45 am) BHS senior class meeting
Nov. 1, Deadline to Apply for Tennessee Promise scholarship at
By January 16, 2018, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on
April 17, BHS Mandatory Meeting 5:30 pm
By SPRING Apply to community or technical college
Complete 8 hours community service by July 1, 2018

16. 12th Important Dates
Sept. 15, ACT Senior Retake Opt Out Form Due
Oct 1, 2017 Fafsa Opens for Filing
Oct. 5, TN Promise Senior Meeting 8:45am
Oct. 17, ACT Senior Retake
Nov. 1 ,2017 TN Promise Deadline
Nov. 1 & Dec. 15 UT Deadlines – need transcripts & rec letter requests earlier

17. 12th Important Dates
Jan. 16, Deadline to file completed FAFSA for TN Promise Applicants
April 17, 2018 – MANDATORY TN Promise Meeting 5:30 to 6:30 Bearden HS
May 7-18, AP Exams
May 9-11, Senior Exams
May 14, Senior Exam Makeups
May 18, Graduation Day

18. Governor’s School
6 Week Summer Residential Program on 8 different college campuses
11 Programs including Fine Arts
The brightest and most talented 10th and 11th grade TN High School students.
Application process includes essays, teacher recommendations, counselor recommendations, transcript, and ACT and or PSAT scores.
Applications available on our website but due in Counseling Office in October for the Arts and November for the remaining schools.

19. Registration Deadlines - 9/29 or 10/06 (late fee) Register Online
11th Important Dates
Governor’s School - Art application due 10/14, All other applications due 11/17
PSAT October 25, 2017
Registration Deadlines - 9/29 or 10/06 (late fee)
Register Online
State ACT March 20, 2018
For all state assessments, go here
May 7-18, AP Exams
for NM$cholarship & Dual Enrollment Eligibility
….a.k.a, “Because We Said So!”

20. 11th and 12th Important Dates
Bertelkamp Starts After the First Grading Period
(Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
Oct 3, Knox County Daytime College Fair on (during the day) - 11th & 12th Only
Oct 3, 2017 Bearden/Farragut/Hardin Valley College Fair on @ FHS 6:30 P.M. - open to ALL grades!
Deadline for Permission Slip Sept. 15
10/24/17 - ASVAB (10th - 12th Grade Only)
May 7-18, AP Exams

21. Sign up for Remind for important college & scholarship information
Sign up for Remind for important college & scholarship information. Text: with the Follow us on Most Importantly: Canvas will be used as a tool for ing students important information from the School Counseling Office.