October 2024 Newsletter for Sophomores and Freshmen
Freshmen & Sophomores
Wanting to go to college and worried about paying for it? Check out these programs that help eliminate the cost. It’s not too early to think about your future plans.
A-State Promise Plus (free tuition for those that qualify)
Visit: https://www.astate.edu/Free
UCA Commitment (free tuition for those that qualify)
William's Works at Williams Baptist University
https://williamsbu.edu/williamsworks/
College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO
Arkansas State-Funded Scholarships & Programs
https://sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship
This is a friendly reminder that the class of 2027 and 2028 have to complete 75 hours of community service by the time they graduate.
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission: https://www.agfc.com/education/volunteer/
Jennifer Clay - Senior Event Support Manager for the American Cancer Society
Email for opportunities: jennifer.clay@cancer.org
Upcoming Dates:
October 24th-Parent/Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal)
October 25th-Snow Day (No school)
November 25-29th-Thanksgiving Break
National ACT date December 14, 2024 (register by November 8) act.org
December 23-January 3rd-Christmas Break
January 6th-2nd Semester starts
Important Links:
Class of 2027 Community Service Google Form
Class of 2028 Community Service Google Form
The NEXT magazine is very helpful whether you are planning on going to college or not.
Helpful Tip: You can begin updating your 4-year plans in Naviance and explore careers. You login to Naviance through Clever. There is also helpful information such as career surveys.
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