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Warfield Panther Scholarship: Deadline to Apply is April 12, 2024

The Warfield Panther Scholarship was established in 2023 in honor of Melissa Warfield and her 31 years as an educator and leader at Boulder High.  The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates determination, grit, perseverance and commitment to the BHS community through engagement and/or service.  Priority will be given to students who express a desire to become an educator.  Recipients will receive a one-time scholarship award of $1,000. The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, April 12, 2024.

Link to the Application: 2024 Warfield Panther Scholarship!

Vintage Panther Scholarship Deadline Is April 11, 2024

Attention Seniors! 

A $3,500 one-year scholarship will be awarded to TWO graduating Boulder High School seniors who have made a difference at Boulder High School and/or the community through demonstrated citizenship. Students must have been accepted by a 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational institution. The award will be based on demonstrated willingness and capacity to serve BHS and/or the community through experiences as noted in a one-page essay. The award will be paid directly to the institution by the Boulder High School Alumni Association (Vintage Panthers). 

Please email your application to counseling assistant Theresa van Zante at theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org. Applications must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Final candidate interviews will be held the week of April 22, and the award winners will be announced shortly thereafter. 

Again, the deadline for receiving applications is Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

Link to the 2024 Vintage Panther Scholarship Application now!

— Boulder High Counseling

Seniors! Get Important Scholarship Information, Opportunities, and Deadlines on Our Website

Link to the Financial Aid & Scholarships page on our website for help finding scholarships and financial aid information. There are currently more than 100 scholarship applications available! 


¡Atención estudiantes de 12º grado!

Se otorgará una beca de $3,500 por un año a DOS estudiantes de Boulder High School 12º que se gradúen este año. Estos estudiantes deben haber contribuido positivamente en Boulder High School o la comunidad haciendo patente su civismo. Los estudiantes deben haber sido aceptados por una institución de educación superior, universidad o instituto vocacional, con un programa de 2 ó 4 años de duración. El otorgamiento de la beca se hará con base en una demostrada voluntad y capacidad para servir a BHS o la comunidad mediante experiencias que figuren en un ensayo con longitud de una página. La Asociación de Ex alumnos de Boulder High School (Vintage Panthers) hará el pago de la beca directamente a la institución.

Sírvanse enviar su solicitud por correo electrónico a la asistente grupo de consejeros, Theresa van Zante a theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org. El plazo de recepción de solicitudes vence a las 4:00 pm del 11 de abril. Las entrevistas a los candidatos finalistas se harán a fines de abril. Poco después se anunciará quiénes son los ganadores.

De nuevo, el plazo para la recepción de solicitudes vence el jueves 11 de abril de 2024, a las 4:00 pm.

¡Enlace a la Solicitud de Beca 2024 Vintage Panther!

— Oficina de consejeros de Boulder High

 

Register Now for the Rocky Mountain Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference

Deadline to Register is April 30!

RYLA is a leadership training program sponsored by Rotary International that promotes, encourages, and rewards outstanding young people.

An all-expenses paid six-day conference that brings together a special group of young men and women from Colorado, Wyoming, and Western Nebraska to share ideas about becoming better leaders.

An action-packed program of activities that help build confidence and leadership skills (like problem-solving games, challenge courses, skits, group discussions, and teambuilding activities).

An adventure that just might change your life! If you:

  • Are a current sophomore, junior, or senior
  • Would like to get leadership and teamwork training
  • Would like a chance to meet and talk to other teens from different schools
  • Are interested in making new friends
  • Want to become a better teammate, friend, and student

...Then you should come to RYLA!

Where: YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO

When: Sun-Fri: July 28-August 2, 2024

Cost: Paid by your local Rotary Club

To apply: Please apply on our website: www.rockymountianryla.org

Applications Accepted Feb. 15 - April 30

For more information, please read everything on the home page and in the “About RYLA” link on www.rockymountainRYLA.org, and contact your local Rotary Club via the “Find Rotary Contacts” page on the web site. You can also contact the RYLA Registrar, Registrar@rmRYLA.org.
First page of the PDF file: RYLAConference2024
TutorMe Is Now Live!

BVSD’s free online Tutoring platform, TutorMe, is now live on every high school student’s classlink device. Students can enroll by signing in to TutorMe at my.bvsd.org, then they can search for a tutor to help them with any subject, any time, for any duration. There are limited hours available, so first come first served! 

Update on Course Selection for 2024-25

Preparation for course selection is underway for 2024–25! Please review the following timeline below. We build our master schedule according to student course selection in the spring, so please be thoughtful with your choices.

Please note that students will not be able to add or change classes at the start of the school year. Students must remain in the classes they are registered for and are allowed to drop a class on the 6th day of the semester if they meet the minimum number of required classes. Minimum enrollment for all students is six classes each semester. Schedule change information can be found here: BOH Schedule Changes website.

Counselors will be available during Common Lunch and Advisory to answer any questions related to course selection. Course requests are due in Infinite Campus by 11:59 pm on March 7. 

Timeline for 2024–25 Course Selection

  • January 23–February 13: Counselors will discuss course selection with each grade level in ICAP (Individualized Career and Academic Plan) presentations.

    • 9th grade: Jan 23–29 (Students will create their tentative four-year plan in their Language Arts classes.)

    • 10th grade: Feb. 2–6 (Students will take the Myers Briggs personality assessment in Naviance in their Language Arts classes.)

    • 11th grade: Feb. 9–13 (Students will be given information on how to do a college search in Naviance, college admissions tests, and more! Students will also be given their graduation credit check, and we will review college admissions requirements in their U.S. History classes.)

  • February 14: Students will be given a course selection form from their period 3 teacher. 

  • February 14–15: Course advising with teachers. On Wednesday and Thursday, February 14 and 15, students’ current teachers will make a course recommendation for next year during the school day and sign course selection forms. Teachers will have course override forms available if a student wants to take a different course from what is being recommended.

  • February 15: Watch course selection video. Teachers will show the PTV course video on Thursday, February 15, during period 2. The video link will also be available on the course selection website so students and families can view it again. 

  • February 15–March 7: Input course selections into Infinite Campus (IC). The IC portal will open Thursday, February 15, at 4:00 pm, and students must input their courses by 11:59 pm on March 7. Instructions for entering courses in IC will be emailed to students on February 15. On March 8, students will turn in their course selection cards to their math teacher or case manager.

For additional information on course selection for next year, visit the counseling website: https://boh.bvsd.org/counseling/academic-planning/course-selection

—Boulder High Counseling


Asunto: Puesta al día sobre selección de cursos para el año escolar 2024-25

Estimados estudiantes y padres de familia: 

¡Los preparativos para la selección de cursos para el año escolar 2024-25 están en marcha! Elaboramos nuestro calendario maestro de acuerdo con la selección de cursos de los estudiantes en esta primavera, de modo que ¡agradeceremos su bien ponderada elección de clases para el año entrante! 

Los estudiantes no podrán agregar o modificar las clases al comienzo del año escolar. Los estudiantes deberán permanecer en las clases en las que estén inscritos y se les permitirá dar de baja una clase el 6º día del semestre si cumplen con el número mínimo de clases estipuladas. La inscripción mínima para todos los estudiantes es de seis clases cada semestre. BOH Schedule Changes website.

Los consejeros estarán disponibles también durante Almuerzo conjunto y Advisory (tutoría). Las solicitudes de cursos deberán ingresarse en Infinite Campus a más tardar el 7 de marzo a la medianoche. 

Cronología para la selección de cursos del año escolar 2024–25 

  • 23 de enero-13 de febrero: Los consejeros conversarán sobre la selección de cursos con los estudiantes de cada grado en presentaciones ICAP (Plan académico y de carrera personalizado).

    • 9º grado: 23–29 de enero (Los estudiantes crearán su plan tentativo de cuatro años durante  su clase de Artes del Lenguaje.) 

    • 10º grado: 2–6 de febrero (Los estudiantes presentarán la evaluación de la personalidad Myers Briggs en Naviance durante su clase de Artes del Lenguaje.) 

    • 11º grado: 9–13 de febrero (¡Los estudiantes recibirán información sobre cómo hacer una búsqueda de instituciones de educación superior en Naviance, exámenes de admisión a instituciones de educación superior y más! Los estudiantes también obtendrán su verificación de créditos para la graduación, y examinaremos los requisitos de admisión a instituciones de educación superior, durante su clase de Historia de EE.UU.)

  • 14 de febrero: Los estudiantes recibirán una tarjeta de selección de cursos de su profesor del 3º período. 

  • 14–15 de febrero: Asesoría sobre cursos con profesores. El miércoles y jueves 14 y 15 de febrero, los profesores actuales de los estudiantes harán una recomendación de cursos para el siguiente año durante el día y firmarán el formulario de selección de cursos del estudiante. Los profesores tendrán disponibles formularios para anular un curso, en caso de que algún estudiante desee tomar un curso diferente al recomendado.

  • 15 de febrero: Proyección del video sobre selección de cursos. Los profesores proyectarán el video de cursos PTV el jueves 15 de febrero. El enlace para acceder al video también estará disponible en: course selection website (Sitio web de selección de cursos) de modo que estudiantes y familiares puedan verlo de nuevo. 

  • 15 de febrero-7 de marzo: Se ingresa la selección de cursos en Infinite Campus (IC). El portal de IC se abrirá el jueves 15 de febrero a las 4:00 p.m., y los estudiantes deberán ingresar sus cursos a más tardar el 7 de marzo a la medianoche. Las instrucciones para ingresar los cursos en IC se enviarán por correo electrónico a los estudiantes el 15 de febrero. El 8 de marzo, los estudiantes devolverán sus tarjetas de selección de cursos a su profesor de matemáticas o su encargado de su educación especial.

Para obtener más información sobre la selección de cursos el año entrante, visiten el sitio Web de los consejeros: https://boh.bvsd.org/counseling/academic-planning/course-selection

—Oficina de Consejeros de Boulder High

Spring 2024 Testing Dates
SAT and PSAT Testing Dates for Spring 2024
 
Monday, April 15: Regular 1-8 Schedule
Tuesday, April 16: SAT for Juniors, NO SCHOOL for grades 9, 10, 12
Wednesday, April 17: PSAT10 for Sophomores, NO SCHOOL for grades 9, 11, 12
Thursday, April 18: PSAT9 for Freshman, CMAS for Juniors, NO SCHOOL for grades 10, 12
Friday, April 19: NO SCHOOL, Conference Exchange Day
Seniors! Get Important Scholarship Information, Opportunities, and Deadlines on Our Website

Link to the Financial Aid & Scholarships page on our website for help finding scholarships and financial aid information. There are currently over 100 scholarship applications available! The application window for the Premier Members Credit Union Scholarship ($5,000) opened January 15—apply now!

Seniors! The FAFSA Form for Financial Aid Is Open

Apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Colleges use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. Visit the FASFA website at studentaid.gov to apply.

Midyear Transcript Requests for Seniors

Hello, Seniors! If your colleges/universities have asked for a midyear transcript ​(which includes your grades through fall semester of senior year), you may now request these through Naviance. We will send midyear transcripts beginning late January, once transcripts are finalized. Please note there is no charge for midyear transcripts. Contact your counselor or theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org if you have any questions.

Instructions for Requesting Midyear Transcripts in Naviance

Students can request midyear transcripts in Naviance by going to Colleges > Colleges I'm Applying To > Manage Transcripts > click the plus sign > College Application Transcript. Select Midyear Transcript and choose the school(s) you want to send it to, then click Done > Request and Finish. (Note the initial transcript will also show as selected.) 

Note: If you make a midyear transcript request for one or more Common App schools in your list, Naviance will automatically send a midyear transcript to ALL your Common App schools.

​And as a heads up: A final transcript after graduation is always required by the school you choose to attend, so make sure every school you applied to is listed in Naviance. (You will request your final transcript in May.)

 BHS Counseling


Asunto: ¡Estudiantes de último año! Llegó el momento de solicitar los historiales académicos semestrales

Estimados estudiantes de 12º grado: Si las instituciones de educación superior de su elección les han pedido historiales académicos semestrales (que incluyen sus calificaciones hasta el semestre de otoño de su último año), ahora pueden solicitarlos por medio de Naviance. Les enviaremos los historiales académicos semestrales desde fines de enero, cuando los historiales académicos del año se den por finalizados. Sírvanse advertir que no hay cargo alguno por los historiales académicos semestrales. Comuníquense con su consejero o Contacto o theresa.vanzante@bvsd.org si tienen cualquier pregunta. 

Instrucciones para solicitar historiales académicos semestrales en Naviance

Los estudiantes podrán solicitar historiales académicos semestrales en Naviance visitando Colleges I'm Applying To [Instituciones de educación superior a las cuales estoy presentando una solicitud] > Manage Transcripts [Gestionar historiales académicos] > hacer clic en el signo de +  > College Application Transcript [Solicitud de historial académico para instituciones de educación superior]. Seleccionen Midyear Transcript [Historial académico semestral] y elijan las instituciones que deseen para enviarlo a éstas, luego hagan clic en Done [Hecho] > Request and Finish [Solicitar y terminar]. (Adviertan que el historial académico inicial también se mostrará como seleccionado). 

​Y como advertencia: Cuando se gradúen, un historial académico final siempre es requisito de la institución a la que elijan asistir, de suerte que asegúrense de que todas las instituciones a las que presentaron una solicitud figuren en Naviance. (Ustedes solicitarán su historial académico final en mayo).

— Los consejeros de BHS

BVSD Online Spring 2024 Registration Is Open!

Are you thinking about taking a BVSD Online class in the spring? Go to the BVSD Online website for more information and to view the high school course offerings. Spring 2024 registration deadline is January 11.

Career Readiness Academy for Grade 10 Students! Apply Now!

Applications are open now and are due by October 23 at 5:00 pm.  

First page of the PDF file: CRA2023Flyer_BoulderHigh
First page of the PDF file: CRA2023Flyer_BoulderHighSPA_split
Fall AP Exam Payment & Registration Opens September 11–29

Advanced Placement (AP) exam registrations and payments for yearlong and first-semester classes for 2023–2024 begin on Monday, September 11, 2023. If your student is taking an AP class this fall, they need to register and pay before September 29 if they want to take an AP exam in May 2024. For classes being taken only during the second semester, students will have the opportunity to register and pay starting January 2024. Link to the Fall 2023 AP Registration Instructions. Questions? Contact our BHS test coordinator, Marianne Chavez, at marianne.chavez@bvsd.org, or go to our AP Focus Program page.

CDHE Portal Allows Undocumented College-Bound Colorado Seniors to Apply for State Financial Aid

The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) has partnered with Regent Education to deliver the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA). CASFA is a safe, easy way to apply for state financial aid if you are a Colorado ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow) student. Non-U.S. citizen resident and non-resident students can use the CASFA to apply for institutional aid.

Spring 2021 College Rep Visits Are Virtual

All college rep visits will be held virtually on Mondays. To join these meetings, go to your Naviance account. Click on "Colleges>Colleges Home>College Visits." Oftentimes, you will need to register in advance with the college to attend these meetings. You can use the link provided in the College Rep Visits Calendar to register for a visit and view all upcoming visits. Use the Search Calendar function to check for a specific school.

This is a great opportunity for admitted senior students to meet with an admissions rep from a school they've applied to. It's also a chance for juniors to start meeting with reps as they begin their college search.

College Admission in the Era of COVID-19 Presentation

College Admission in the Era of COVID-19 Presentation

Former dean of admission, Peter Van Buskirk, assesses the impact of the current health and economic crises on the college search and selection processes. This district presentation was given on October 26, 2020. Watch it now: College Admission in the Era of COVID-19 Presentation.

Alumni Transcript Requests