November 2024 Newsletter for Sophomores and Freshmen


If you register for the December test, you have the option to pay for the questions and student answers. ACT is offering a promo code to save $9: TIRGIFT.


Crowley’s Ridge Coop is offering a one-day ACT boot camp to students planning to take the December ACT. We are excited to offer a one-day ACT Bootcamp with CW Prep on November 11th. This will give students an opportunity to review/practice before the December 14th ACT. 


This will take place at the Cooper Alumni Center on the campus of Arkansas State University, from 9:30-3:00. We have space for 150 students. Parking will be available across the street at the First National Bank Arena. I will provide refreshments, but lunch will be on your own. If you are interested in participating, please complete this brief Google Form: https://forms.gle/bZYgdPccxuvcwmbVA. Seating is limited. 

Students must provide their own transportation. If you register your student please email mclairday@bpsbearcats.com so she let the office know the student will not be on campus. 


a copy of your questions and answers, delivered after you test! Use promo code TIRGIFT for $9 off!


Freshmen & Sophomores


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. Please use the forms below to document community service hours. A total of 75 hours of community service needs to be completed by the end of senior year. 


This slide tells more about Community Service Learning

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KbhjhOCWqNRyztwfrg4l3oFB-V39ga2pJgqID7Ytau0/edit?usp=sharing


Class of 2027 Community Service Google Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs7Si-4R2c9cjEu1fgyZQ0fZ56tLwgzbtbuL6QHStSGppYig/viewform


Class of 2028 Community Service Google Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-1Ol0auSNgls1P1lCm4sosZS0_R06XzVC4-ELmcLCeo4q5w/viewform


Volunteer opportunities: 

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: 

November 25-29th-Thanksgiving Break 

National ACT date December 14, 2024 (register by November 8) act.org

December 20th-End of 1st semester 

December 23-January 3rd-Christmas Break

January 6th-2nd Semester starts 



Important Links: 

Counselor's Website


ACT


Brookland Junior High Website

Brookland High School Website


HAC (Home Access Center)


The NEXT magazine is very helpful whether you are planning on going to college or not.  

AR Next Magazine Links


How to Pay for College


Helpful Tip: The 1st semester is almost over on December 20th. Finish strong in classes! We are almost to a much-needed break. Your grades are calculated into your overall grade point average and can impact college admissions etc. 


Are you feeling overwhelmed with your classes? If so, please reach out to your teachers for assistance or see Ms. Trotter for support.


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