April 2024 Newsletter for Sophomores and Freshman
Below is dates for the ATLAS exams that will be happening in April
ATLAS TESTING DATES
April 25-EOC Geometry
April 29-EOC Algebra I
May 1-EOC Biology
May 2-ELA for 9th and 10th
Eclipse Day information for April 8th-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex3N5Zo3kH576VQv-YQI9vt_FjyYGW1Ut2i4AhCQ1uyfaA1w/viewform
Summer Programs:
UAMS Summer MASH Program
2024 Summer MASH applications and dates are finalized and open now! The program will be held from June 17-21 at the UAMS Northeast Regional Campus in Jonesboro. Here is the link to more information about the program as well as the application link: Mini MASH in Jonesboro | UAMS Regional Campuses
Please share with your students who are rising juniors and above and encourage them to apply!
Additionally, the Northeast region will host two other MASH camps this summer as well in Paragould and Blytheville to accommodate schools further away from Jonesboro. For details and application information for these two camps, visit this link: MASH Camp Locations | UAMS Regional Campuses
NYIT’s Project Heart Program
NYIT School of Medicine is hosting two workshops this summer (Project Heart). Click on this link for more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_B9sctX4PFQ2OyRA5AA9QNfyHwUj7wYTnY32i6tQ2JqfiBg/viewform
Upcoming Dates:
Optional District ACT for Sophomores for those that signed up-April 23-
May 24-Last student day
National ACT June 8, 2024-register by May 3
National ACT July 13, 2024-register by June 7
Helpful Tip:
Sign up for the June or July ACT this summer to get a head start on taking the ACT.
Links:
School Counselor Request:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZiWCvS-OCzcbJjeQLK2H9aVDVepCswF5RaTd8qUJRwf4jGA/viewform
Fill out the above form if you would like to speak with Ms. Trotter
9/10 Counselor Website:
https://brookland9and10.blogspot.com/
ACT registration:
School Website:
JH:https://www.brooklandbearcats.org/o/bjh
HS:https://www.brooklandbearcats.org/o/bhs
HAC:
NCAA Information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FDSS0N72Co3ExdVHNM1FZ9BhM_QwZY0vFk9gDyNAi1I/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GIkUQDcAaoq5OfjBtLEZJC3hXaL3-FJP/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FP49n2DZYJuBcsPFvlex5WfxDk2u-Ft8/view?usp=sharing
Real Life in Arkansas--Provides information on budgeting, salaries in Arkansas, and careers that match your projected monthly expenses
https://www.workforce.arkansas.gov/real-life/
ACT Test Prep
How to Pay for College
https://asla.info/college-planning-services
YouVisit College Search Website
It is better to visit colleges/universities in person but the this YouVisit website is a great way to tour campuses virtually and see what there is to offer
https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/
Contact Information:
Ms. Trotter
9/10 school counselor
strotter@bpsbearcats.com
870-336-6545
Mrs. Clairday
College & Career Coach
mclairday@bpsbearcats.com
870-336-7752