2025 Summer Newsletter [printable version]
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2025!
Final High School Transcripts
Final High School transcripts will automatically be sent to the college you are attending, and the NCAA if applicable, by the second week of July, 2025. If your college plans have changed please contact the Counseling Center ASAP!
College & University in High School Transcripts
If you took any college (CHS) or university (UHS) in high school courses, you need to request a transcript be sent from the college where the credit was earned to the college you will be attending. See this LINK for college and course information.
AP Exam Scores
You will need to log into your www.collegeboard.org account and request an AP exam score report be sent to the college you will be attending.
NAVIANCE
Naviance is an excellent tool for students and families to explore careers. Students can take self-discovery assessments, interest inventories, research careers, colleges and much more!
Throughout the year, school counselors spent time in classrooms presenting to 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. Each presentation included a Naviance component, allowing students to log into and use their Naviance accounts.
- 9th graders learned about how to survive and thrive in high school.
- 10th graders explored careers related to their areas of interest.
- 11th graders continued to develop a plan for after high school and explored options including college, training, military, or employment.
Counselors also met individually with all students to develop and discuss their academic plan, areas of interests, activities, social development, and plans for after high school.
WORKING PAPERS & WORKING CARD
The HS Counseling Center support staff are available over the summer to process Working Card applications. Applications are available in the office or online. You can also review information and instructions on the BH-BL website HERE.
Summer hours can vary so please call ahead to be sure someone will be in the office to assist you. 518-399-9141 x83320
WELLNESS – Resilient Teens
What does it mean to be resilient? To have the ability to withstand and recover quickly from difficult situations and conditions. See the seven C’s of resilience below!
- CONNECTION – Close ties to family, friends, school, and community provide security and strong values. Teens also develop a sense of belonging; promoting positive actions & choices.
- CONFIDENCE – Teens develop confidence when they learn how to cope with challenges and try new things on their own.
- CONTRIBUTION – When teens realize the world is a better place because they are in it, they will take actions & make choices that improve the world. They’ll develop a sense of purpose to carry them through future challenges.
- COPING – Teens who learn how to cope with stress using positive strategies, instead of negative behaviors, are better prepared to overcome challenges.
- CONTROL – Teens know they have internal control when they realize their choices and actions determine the results.
- CHARACTER – A fundamental sense of right and wrong that helps teens make wise choices, contribute to the world, stick to their own values & become stable adults.
- COMPETENCE – A fundamental sense of right and wrong that helps teens make wise choices, contribute to the world, stick to their own values & become stable adults.
HEALTHY WAYS TO REDUCE WORRY, STRESS & ANXIETY
- Spending time outside. Fresh air and vitamin D can boost your mood!
- LAUGH!
- Exercise – 20 minutes of physical activity will keep your mind and body in good condition!
- Set realistic goals and make a plan to achieve them!
- Get enough sleep!
- Limit screen time and time on social media!
- Eat your Veggies – good nutrition is great for your mind and body!
- Be Kind!
- Have a happy and healthy summer!
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