Staying Motivated through Fourth Term
This year has been unlike any other, which could have added to your stress level. But you have made it this far, so now is not the time to lose your focus and motivation. Here are some tips to help you get through the last few weeks of the year!
Stay focused on the future: Your motivation can suffer when you are stressed. Rather than dwelling on how much you have to do, make a list of your motivators and remind yourself of your goals when times get tough.
Make a plan and stick to it: If you have procrastinated throughout the semester, it is time to break that habit for good. Write down all your deadlines, meetings, and exam dates in your planner so that you can give yourself ample time to complete each assignment. Then, plan out which tasks you want to tackle each day. It might look like a lot but breaking up your work into manageable sections will help you avoid feeling overwhelmed. This will be very helpful in college too!
Lean on your support network: Remember that you do not have to do it alone. Your teachers and counselors are here to help you succeed, so do not hesitate to ask for extra help if you need it. Family and friends can lend a hand when you’re feeling particularly overwhelmed by helping you study or giving you encouragement and support.
Do not forget to make time for yourself: Studying and working hard is important, but everyone needs a break. It is essential to dedicate some time to yourself to relax and recharge for the next day. Whether you spend time with family, go for a walk, or go out for dinner, you deserve time to relax. Anything that can take your mind off from everyday stressors will benefit you both academically and emotionally.
Celebrate your accomplishments: Most importantly, give yourself credit for everything you have accomplished so far. This has been a year of challenges with remote and hybrid learning. Celebrate how well you have navigated each challenge!
Add Some Exercise: When you are low on energy, adding exercise to your routine may sound dreadful. But making the time for physical activity can help relieve your stress, increase your energy, and clear things up mentally. Go for a nice long walk outside or play a pick-up game with friends. No matter what you do, promise yourself you will do it for at least 30 minutes. Chances are you will be surprised at how much better you feel.
Do something creative. Sometimes, the demands of school mean you end up spending your entire day working on school-related tasks. Give yourself an hour or two to do something creative - not for a grade, not for an assignment, but simply because you need to allow your brain to take a break and do something non-school-related.
Summer School Information
Summer school is important for those students who have failed a class and need to catch up with promotion and graduation credits (check table below). Guidance counselors have mailed warning letters to students who may be at risk of failing a course and need to enroll in summer school. This year summer school will be from July 6th to August 5th, and it will be free of charge for Brockton High School students. To be eligible for summer school, a student must pass 50 % of a given course. This means two out of four terms for a full-year class or one out of two terms for a semester class. If students do not meet this criterion, they should talk to their guidance counselors. They can help determine if there are any courses the student can take. Students will be able to enroll in a maximum of two courses. Summer School will be fully in person for students who have been attending in person, and online for those students who have been working remotely. There will be no excused or waived absences.
Covid safety guidelines and protocols will be followed. Thus, social distancing and masks will be mandatory. Below are the registration dates and times.
Remember summer school is designed to help you! Don’t be discouraged if you fail a course. During the school year if your grades are falling, speak to your teachers, stay after school for extra help, and most importantly, do not give up! Your guidance counselors are always here to support you and help you come up with strategies to bring your grades up. Remember, your attitude is important so stay positive and keep trying.
Guidance counselors are available to answer questions for students and parents.
TUESDAY
JUNE 29, 2021
TIMES
5:00 pm
TO
7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 30, 2021
TIMES
5:00 pm
TO
7:00 pm
THURSDAY
JULY 1, 2021
TIMES
9:00 AM
TO
11:00 AM
Lauren Baker
Dean of Summer School
774-297-7584
6/29/21 to 8/5/21
Summer School
Guidance Office
508-70-7633 ext. 6101
9/29/21 to 8/5/21
BHS Counselors
Available from
7:10 AM to 2:23 PM
until 6/16/2021
Summer Enrichment Programs
Community Schools of Brockton Summer 2021
Community Schools of Brockton is once again offering, for an affordable cost, its hallmark programs including Math Camp, Summer Reading Adventures, Get Ready Summer Sports programs, Raise Up Basketball, and free week-long summer camps and programs. Click on the button below for detailed information about these programs.
The value of Summer Programs
The summer is a good time to develop new skills that will prepare you for life after high school. Summer activities provide students with academic, social, and personal enrichment opportunities. They can also help students learn and explore career options. Consider participating in a summer enrichment program or getting a job so that you may earn and learn. There are many opportunities available to you at colleges and in our community.
Summer Enrichment Programs
Understanding your Financial Aid Award Letter
What can you expect to see in a Financial Aid Award Letter?
Costs
The most helpful financial aid award letters include the yearly costs of the school. If yours do not, take the time to find each school's annual costs including tuition, fees, room and board/or meal plan (if applicable), and an estimate of other expenses, such as books, supplies, and travel costs.
Grants and scholarships ("gift aid")
When you receive your award letter, you will see some aid listed as college grants and scholarships. You may also see federal grants such as a Pell Grant, state grants, and/or grants. The good news? All of these are direct funds that can be subtracted from the school's costs and which do not need to be repaid.
Work-Study
Your financial aid may include a work-study award. Though your work-study award will list a dollar amount, you will not receive this money upfront. Instead, this is an opportunity to get a job on campus and earn this amount of money in paychecks received throughout the year. Usually, students use the money earned through work-study jobs to pay for miscellaneous personal expenses.
College Loans
The most important point to understand about loans is that they need to be repaid, usually with interest.
Private Scholarships
Any private scholarships that you received and reported to the financial aid office may be listed in the financial aid offer. Though sometimes, schools do not list them, so keep any private scholarships that you did receive in mind when calculating your costs at each school. BHS private scholarships will NOT be listed.
Factors that determined your financial aid eligibility
Sometimes, the eligibility factors used to calculate your financial aid will be listed in the offer, such as the student's enrollment status and planned housing arrangement, the number of people in your family, and the number of family members attending college in the upcoming year.
