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
BVHS Online Financial Aid Presentation
Tue, Sep 29, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Recording of Financial Aid Night Presentation

Organization Tips

Using Google Calendar

Forms

Seniors: Did you complete a Transcript Release Form?
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presentations & Handouts

Financial Aid Presentation
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Money for College
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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.

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

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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