School Counseling Corner

Toward the end of this month we will say “see you soon” to our Program Coordinator, Emily Kohler, as she departs on maternity leave until early-July. She and her husband are expecting a baby at the end of this month. During Emily’s absence, we are excited to welcome back another BBA Alumna, Olivia ‘Liv’ Pitcher ‘19, to take over many of the items that Emily normally oversees including the scholarship process for seniors, elements of graduation planning, and day-to-day office responsibilities. Emily’s email address will be forwarded to Liv while she is out and we’ll share Liv’s BBA email address as soon as we have it. We wish Emily and Joe well as they welcome a new baby Bulldog for the class of 2041!

COURSE SCHEDULES FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Next week marks the official start of matching students to their courses for next year. Beginning this week in Advisory students will work on their 4-Year Academic Plan Worksheet 23-24 and then their course request worksheets. After that process is complete, students will schedule times to meet with their school counselors. Students should see the email from Ms. Kenny for important links or questions about the process. Please note requested schedules are subject to change. (I.e. Your CP English may start in A block but be moved to C Block as part of a balancing effort.) 

We encourage families to review the 2023-2024 Course of Study and the Master Schedule to discuss course options together.

The February 15 registration deadline for Spring AP classes has passed. However, any students enrolled in AP courses who still want to take an exam have a final date of March 8th. Late fees currently apply. Please check your student account at myap.collegeboard.org to be sure that you have indicated “Yes” for any exam you want to take. If you have any questions please contact Jacque Lewicki at jlewicki@burrburton.org. Checks can be made payable to BBA and should include the student’s name and (AP) in the memo line. If you would like to pay online please visit the resource board on onCampus and look for the AP Exam Payment Form. 

BBA School Day SAT and ACT EXAMS
Later this month registered students will take the SAT and/or ACT during the BBA School Day. Testing will take place at three different locations and students will be assigned accordingly, so they should watch their email for their location. Please see below for overall details:

Wednesday, March 22 - SAT Testing
Locations: Equinox Hotel and BBA
Timing: 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. Arrival  

Tuesday, March 28 - ACT Testing
Locations: First Congregational Church and BBA
Timing: 7:30 - 7:45 a.m. Arrival

For either test students should be prepared to have with them the following items:

At the end of this month we are excited to welcome a great group of college representatives to campus to speak about various topics related to the college search, application, and decision process. The evening will begin with a panel discussion and then will break into smaller more focused group presentations. Speakers will include representatives from: