NEWS
PSAT Sign Ups
PSAT will be held at BHBL on Saturday, Oct 18 at 7:45am. Sign ups are in the Principal’s Office. The deadline to sign up for the exam is Wednesday, September 24. The cost for the exam is $30 cash or check payable to BH-BL High School. Fees will be collected in the Principal’s Office or by mail (BHBL High School, Attn: Amy Scrivener, 88 Lakehill Rd., Burnt Hills, NY 12027). Spots are reserved at the time the fee is collected. See HERE for more details.
BHBL’s New Cell Phone Policy HERE
Calendar of Events
- Wed, Sept 3 – 9th Grade & New Student Orientation at the High School
- Thurs, Sept 4 – First Day of High School
- Thurs, Sept 11 – Fall Driver’s Ed Registration Deadline. Info HERE
- Sat, Sept 13 – SAT Exam (not at BHBL) – Register HERE by 8/29
- Thurs, Sept 18 – College Fair at BHBL HS, 11am-12pm
- Thurs, Sept 25 – HS Back to School Night, 6:30pm
- Sat, Oct 4 – SAT Exam at BHBL HS, 7:45am – Register HERE by 9/19
- Thurs, Oct 9 – College Fair at BHBL HS, 11am-12pm
- Fri, Oct 10 – 5 Week Progress Reports Available on eSchool Parent Portal
- Wed, Oct 15 – College Financial Aid Night, HS LGI Room, 6:30pm
- Sat, Oct 18 – PSAT Exam at BHBL HS, 7:45am. Registration info HERE. Registration deadline is 9/24.
- Sat, Oct 18 – ACT Exam (not at BHBL) – Register HERE by 9/12
- Sat, Nov 8 – SAT Exam (not at BHBL) – Register HERE by 10/24
- Sat, Dec 6 – SAT Exam at BHBL HS, 7:45am – Register HERE by 11/21
- Sat, Dec 13 – ACT Exam (not at BHBL) – Register HERE by 11/7
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.
Read more about the role of the high school counselor.
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.