School counselor is based on student's last name

last name A-G
​Kara.Likness@k12.sd.us

last name h-n
​Michelle.stemwedel@k12.sd.us

last name o-z
katie.murdy@k12.sd.us
Summer School Information & Registration
Please fill out the google form linked below to register for a summer school session. 
Brandon Valley High School will be offering summer school for students who have failed a course (F = below a 65%) and need to recover credit.  Our summer school program is not an option for students looking to work ahead in credits. Students who should consider summer school should meet one of the following criteria:
  • Failed a semester 1 course 
  • Failed a course from a previous year and need to recover  
  • Failed Term 3, are currently failing Term 4 and will not earn credit for semester 2 
Summer school courses are offered through our Edgenuity program which is a self-paced online platform.  Students are required to be in attendance in the building for the session they register for. Cost to recover a 0.5 credit (semester) course is $175. Sessions are available during the following dates/times and are held in room 101:
  • Session A: JUNE 7th - JUNE 30th (Monday-Thursday) 7:30am-11:30am
  • Session B: JUNE 7th - JUNE 30th (Monday-Thursday) 12:00pm-4:00pm  
  • Session C: JULY 12th - AUGUST 5th (Monday-Thursday) 7:30am-11:30am
  • Session D: JULY 12th - AUGUST 5th (Monday-Thursday) 12:00pm-4:00pm
Elective courses are not available through summer school recovery. Summer School registration and payments are due by Friday, May 28th.  

Summer School Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ZcxKgsjfsAfezPab8  ​
Please contact your student's school counselor or Kara Likness with registration questions. 

Upcoming Opportunities & summer camps

Please read the daily announcements for upcoming events! 

The Brandon valley school district neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in these documents.

SD Career Camps
Opportunities that come up during
​the school year. 
Job openings for high school students. This has replaced our job board. 
Opportunities during the summer!​

Organization Tips

Using Google Calendar

Forms

what are professional school counselors?

Professional School Counselors certified/licensed educators with a minimum of a Master's Degree in School Counseling. 
What does a professional school counselors do?
·   Professional school counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student success. He or she promotes leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and equality.

·   Professional school counselors support a safe learning environment and work to safeguard the human rights of all members of the school community and address the needs of all students.  

·   Professional school counselors focus on three main areas:
    o   Academic
    o   Career
    o   Personal/Social issues
What does a professional school counselor do on an average day?
·   Developmental Guidance going in the classroom and presenting relevant information.
    -Examples: Bullying prevention, college & career information, registration, writing resumes, etc.

·   Parent/Guardian contacts via phone calls and/or emails

·   Individual counseling with students
    -Examples: Grade checks, discussing personal/social issues, assisting with future plans, discussing results of standardized tests, etc.

·   Group counseling with students
     -Examples: Children of divorce/separated parents, grief group and others that the counselor may see a need for.

·   Test administrator/district contact person Smarter Balanced, Dakota STEP Tests, Apsire/PLAN, PSAT, ACT etc.

·   Collaborating with outside agencies to help the students in the community

·   Adviser for student groups
   -Examples: SADD/TATU, Peer Helpers, Student Council, etc. 
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CLICK ON THE LOGO ABOVE TO BE LINKED TO THE BVHS WEBSITE!