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  • Job Opportunities and Apprenticeships:
    Ford Jobs

    Business Led Apprenticeships - MCC
     

    BSSD Secondary Career Ed Programs:
    Aviation, Community Health Worker, Pharmacy Tech, Hospitality & Tourism Management, and Nail Technician.

    Career Programs
     

    Career Certifications and Programs:
    ACT WORK KEYS
    ACT WorkKeys tests evaluate your job skills and readiness to enter the workforce. Find out more by clicking the link.

    Gold Collar Jobs - MCC- Click on the links below to see the different programs.

    Overview - MCC

    Cisco

    Computer Integrated Machining & Manufacturing

    Construction Management

    Environmental Health & Safety

    Engineering Technology

    HVAC

    Industrial Technology

    Lineman

    Welding
     

    Career Related Articles:
    High-Paying Trade Jobs Sit Empty, While High School Grads Line Up For University- Great article!

    Good Jobs that Pay without a BA

  • COLLEGE INFORMATION
    College Visit Form
    Financial Aide Info
    Financial Aide Night- Tuesday, Sept 11 at 6pm @BSSHS (South)

    College Planning for Seniors-
    Powerpoint presentation given by the School Counselors to all Senior English Classes to assist them in preparing for College.

    College Planning for Juniors-
    Powerpoint presentation give by Drew Griffin to all Juniors on 1/10/19


    College Scholarships for Juniors:

    Kelly Bever Memorial
    KC Scholars

    Questbridge Scholarship

    College Fairs:

    Kansas City Regional College Fair at William Jewell

    Date: Thursday, March 28, 2019
    Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    Location: William Jewell College, Liberty, MO
    Participating Schools: Greater Kansas City Area High Schools
    Restrictions: For-profit schools are not allowed to attend

    ACT

    The ACT® test is the nation's most popular college entrance exam accepted and valued by all universities and colleges in the United States. The ACT is based on what students learn in high school and provides personalized information about their strengths for education and career planning. Find everything you need to know about registration, test prep, scores and more.

    SAT

    The SAT® is offered to students in the U.S. and around the world in August, October, November, December, March, May, and June.

    PSAT Wednesday, October 10

    The PSAT is the preliminary SAT that is used to qualify students for the National Merity Scholarship Program.

    PSAT Flyer

    PSAT Information

    PSAT Powerpoint





    ZAPS ACT TEST PREP- click here for flier
     

    ACT Test Date:

    September 8, 2018

    October 27, 2018

    December 8, 2018

    February 9, 2019

    April 13, 2019

     ACT Prep Dates:

    *September 5th & 6th (9/5 Hours 1-4 9/6 Hours 5-7)

    *October 17th & 18th (10/17 Hours 1-4 10/18 Hours 5-7)

    *November 28th & 29th (11/28 Hours 1-4 11/29 Hours 5-7)

    *January 30th & 31st (1/30 Hours 1-4 1/31 Hours 5-7)

    *April 3rd & 4th (4/3 Hours 1-4 4/4 Hours 5-7)

     

    *Students will take a full ACT practice test during hours 1-4 on the first day of ACT Prep. The next day, during hours 5-7, students will get their practice test scores back and meet with BSSD academic coaches to discuss testing strategies in the areas of math, English/reading and science.

    To sign up for an ACT test, go to act.org and register. Once you have registered, you will get an invite to that month's ACT Prep Day! If you have any questions, see Mrs. Blaney in counseling.