NEWS
Student Annual Review
During the months of February and March school counselors will be meeting with students in grades 9-11 for their Annual Review. We will be discussing academic progress and goals, career interests, plans for after high school and selecting courses for next year.
Students will be given a sheet to bring home with tentative course selections as well as pertinent information for each grade level. Final course selections will be mailed home this spring.
Students will receive a copy of the 2026-2027 BH-BL Curriculum Guide in homeroom. If you did not receive a guide please come to the Counseling Center for a copy. You can also access the curriculum guide online HERE.
College Information Night
On Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm, representatives from local two- and four- year colleges will present information about college admissions, the college application process, and financial aid. Parents and students of tenth and eleventh graders are invited to attend. The presentation will be held in the high school auditorium.
Calendar of Events
- Mon, Jan 26: Second semester begins
- Thurs, Feb 5: 8th Grade Parent Night. View presentation HERE
- Sat, March 14: SAT EXAM at BHBL HS, 7:45am – Register HERE by 2/27
- Wed, March 18: College Information Night, HS auditorium, 6:30pm
- Sat, May 2: SAT Exam (not at BHBL). Register HERE by 4/17
- May 4-May 15: AP Exams
- Sat, June 6: SAT Exam at BHBL HS, 7:45am. Register HERE by 5/22
- June 17-June 25: Regents Exams
- Thurs, June 25: High School Graduation ceremony, SPAC, noon
About the High School Counseling Center
The BH-BL High School Counseling Center provides a comprehensive school counseling program and a holistic approach to working with high school students. As vital members of the educational team, school counselors help students in areas of academic achievement, career exploration and social emotional development. The counselors provide individual academic planning and goal setting; post secondary exploration including higher education, military or entrance to the workforce; and collaboration with families, teachers, administrators, and community members to promote student success.
Counselors are student advocates, resources of information, and a supportive presences in the school environment. The goal of the school counseling team is to contribute to the academic, social, and career development of students as they transition from teenagers to well-rounded, productive adults.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Why SEL?
According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the world’s leading organization promoting integrated academic, social and emotional learning for all children in schools, social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to 5 key areas:
- Self Awareness: The ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values.
- Self Management: The ability to manage one’s own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and achieve personal and collective goals.
- Social Awareness: The ability to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.
- Relationship Skills: The ability to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.
- Responsible Decision Making: The ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.
Why is SEL so important?
SEL helps children by promoting their health and well-being and contributing to the prevention of violence, truancy, bullying, and drug and alcohol abuse. In addition, SEL is associated with significant gains on academic achievement tests as well as decreased anxiety and behavior problems. According to CASEL, SEL is most beneficial when it is integrated throughout the school culture and includes collaboration with families.