CART Application for 2022-23 now open!
Check out this fun video of our BHS Knight promoting CART. Don’t forget, CART applications are now open to current 10th and 11th graders for the 2022-23 school year.
Go to cart.org to apply by Feb. 11!
Driver’s Education Quarter 3
FUSD will be offering a free, online, Driver’s Education class to interested students starting Monday, January 24.
Students can enroll in this course by going to bit.ly/Q221Drive starting on Wednesday, January 12 @ 5pm.
Note, the link will not work until this time and enrollment is first come, first serve. Seats fill up quickly
Quarter 3: Drivers Education Class Information:
- First Day of Class is Monday, January 24
(Session: 1/24/22 thru 2/22/22) - Class times: 7:15, 12:30, 3:30, 4:15
- Monday thru Friday
- 30 minutes of instruction a day, all classes held virtually on Teams
- Credit/No Credit (Letter grades NOT assigned) = 2.5 credits
- Free to all students — No Materials Needed – Teacher will provide all resources
Students will be notified of enrollment status via Teams by the Drivers Ed teacher by January 19.
Click here to link to parent flyer: http://www.bhsguidance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Driver-Education-Parent-Flyer-2021-22.pdf
Ms. Johnson UC & Private University Application Assistance sessions are available until Thanksgiving Break.
Click here for a list of times and links to join the meetings virtually. Do no delay!
Fresno City/Clovis Community College Assistance Every Wednesday in the Counseling Office.
CSU Application Assistance Sign Ups
Ms. Johnson’s October Support Schedule is now available! If you need help with your UC Personal Insight Questions or College Essays join a session!
Q2 Driver’s Ed Starts Oct 18!
Link to Enroll opens Oct 7 @5pm
FUSD will be offering a free, online, Driver’s Education class to interested students starting Monday, October 18. Students can enroll in this course by going to bit.ly/Q121Drive starting on Thursday October 7 @ 5pm.
Note, the link will not work until this time and enrollment is first come, first serve. Seats fill up quickly
Quarter 2: Drivers Education Class Information:
- First Day of Class is Monday, October 18
(Session: 10/18/21 thru 12/03/21) - Class times: 7:15, 12:30, 3:30, 4:15
- Monday thru Friday
- 30 minutes of instruction a day, all classes held virtually on Teams
- Credit/No Credit (Letter grades NOT assigned) = 2.5 credits
- Free to all students — No Materials Needed – Teacher will provide all resources
Students will be notified of enrollment status via Teams by the Drivers Ed teacher by October 13.
FAFSA Financial Aid Walk Through will be held virtually on October 13 @ 5:30pm
The virtual FAFSA walk- through scheduled for this Thursday has been moved to next Wednesday, October 13th, 5:30-7:00. This presentation is for parents as well. Please join your counselors so we can assist you on your way to completing the FAFSA. Reminder that you and one parent need an FSA ID (electronic signature) before starting the FAFSA. What you will need to complete the FAFSA:
- Your (and your parents’) social security #. If your parent does not have a SS #, they will need to sign the signature page and mail it to Federal Student Aid.
- Your (and one parent) FSA ID
- 2020 Federal tax returns
- 2020 W-2s, other records of money earned
- Current bank statements
Topic: Financial Aid Walkthrough Presentation 2021
Time: Oct 13, 2021 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting with this link:
https://zoom.us/j/94800916166?pwd=SFpady9EWG1EWU5vWFBwblRIUVNCQT09
or
Passcode: V3QcsK
Meeting ID: 948 0091 6166
More FAFSA Workshops can be found on the flyer below.
FSA ID & FAFSA Info Night Recording from 9-23-2021 Meeting
PSAT Exam for 11th Graders offered on Saturday Oct. 16
Fresno Unified will be offering the PSAT to all interested 11th grade students on Saturday, Oct 16th 2021. If you are interested in taking the PSAT, you must complete the opt-in form at the link or QR code below, so our site can carefully plan for an organized and safe testing environment. Please complete the registration by Oct. 3. A student guide and details about the test will be delivered to you in class the week of Oct 4.
For your information, the PSAT is a practice SAT exam. The University of California is no longer accepting SAT exam scores into consideration when making admissions decisions or awarding scholarships. Similarly, The CSU Chancellor’s Office announced the elimination of the SAT test score requirement for freshman applicants through the 2022-2023 academic year. If you are interested in attending a private or out of state university then you should research their testing requirements to determine if taking the PSAT is right for you. There are several free resources for SAT preparation at www.collegeboard.com.
Please contact your counselor with any questions.
Register for the Oct 16 PSAT by filling out all the info at: https://tinyurl.com/PSATOct16.
Deadline to register is Oct. 3.
Military Academy Night October 12
Are you interested in attending a Military Service Academy? Learn more about the benefits and process to apply at this Academy Night session on Oct 12. Note: students need to RSVP by Oct. 8 Click here to see the flyer: https://nunes.house.gov/uploadedfiles/academy_night_flyer_2021.pdf
2021 Local Scholarship Search List Available
EECU provides local schools with a list of scholarship links that may apply to you. Check it out!
College Essay and Application Support for Seniors applying to UC and Private College starts Sept. 20
Are you thinking about college options?
College Fairs and info nights are a great way to learn about the many options out there! Here are a few upcoming opportunities.
RSVP at www.cacollegefairs.org or click on the flyer to download below.
Virtual Senior Parent Night
College Essay & College Application Support
for students applying to UC, Private & Ivy League Universities
with Myrl Johnson
This course is appropriate for students who are applying to the University of California campuses, private schools, Ivy League, Stanford, Caltech, and the like. It is not generally necessary for junior college and CSUs. Bullard High School has chosen to offer this service to your students at no cost to you.
Topics to be covered:
- Write essays for college entrance
- Assess your personal college choices
- Receive tips for college acceptance
- Guidance through the Common App (private college) process
- Advice on Financial aid & scholarship
- Creation of a college resume
- Discussion about letters of recommendation and their roll in the college admission process
Class session will be on Zoom and will offered 2-3 days a week, Monday mornings, Tuesday afternoons and some Saturday afternoons for short periods. There are no mandatory attendance times but the more you attend the better prepared you will be. Ms. Johnson will be available through text, email and essays and questions are fielded regularly.
September Schedule:
Monday 9/20-7:45-8:45 am
Tuesday, 9/21– 330-4:30 pm
Monday 9/27 -7:45-8:45 am
Tuesday, 9/28– 330-4:30 pm
Click on flyer to download more information including the Zoom links for the meetings.
BHS Senior Virtual Parent Meeting Sept 2 @6pm
BHS Tutorial Starts Monday August 30! Tutor.com is also available to all students 24-7. Go to Clever and click on the Tutor.com icon.
Driver’s Ed Q1 Info
Online Driver’s Ed courses for Quarter 1 will begin on August 25. Check your student email or click on the Download button below for more information.
Welcome Back Knights!
9th-11th Grade Pre Registration for the
2021-22 school year
Counselors presented to 9th-11th graders information regarding Pre Registration and elective ranking on Monday, Feb. 22. Elective Ranking needs to be complete no later than Friday, March 5. If you missed the presentations please see the links below to watch.
Course Registration 2021-22
In late March, students will begin receiving emails listing their course requests for the 2021-22 school year. If you would like to request a change please go to the online change request form listed in the email.
Seniors who are requesting Open Periods or Peer Helper periods need to submit a complete application to their school counselor and meet the qualifications. Peer Helpers requires a student to have a cumulative gpa of 3.0 or higher. Students are only allowed one of these options. See forms for more details.
Once you print and sign the form please scan and send to your counselor. No one will be placed in either course without a signed form.
If you have an iphone and need assistance in scanning and submitting these forms go here for directions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210336
Do you need a Letter of Recommendation?
Go to our newly added Letter of Recommendation Request link by clicking Letter of Recommendation on the menu above.
How to Request a Transcript
Please click the link for directions on how to request a transcript through Xello. All transcript requests are online.
XELLO – How Students Request Transcripts