{"id":130,"date":"2023-02-21T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T14:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belchertownps.org\/belchertown-high-school\/counseling-office\/"},"modified":"2023-05-08T15:03:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T19:03:57","slug":"counseling-office","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.belchertownps.org\/belchertown-high-school\/counseling-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the BHS Counseling Office!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Please scroll down on this page for information regarding registering a new student at Belchertown High School (or see New Student Registration tab), obtaining transcripts, and other important information.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Lynn Drawec, Counseling Office Administrative Assistant, at 413-323-9419, press\u00a04\u00a0or at ldrawec@belchertownps.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2022-2023\u00a0School Profile<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

BHS School Code = 220115<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(for CollegeBoard testing\/ACT testing\/The Common App.)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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COUNSELING OFFICE CONTACTS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Counseling Office: \u00a0413-323-9419 Press 4 or direct extension (see below)<\/span><\/p>\n

Counseling\u00a0Office Fax:\u00a0 413-323-9353<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ms. Maggie Folli<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ext. 5203<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Counseling Department Chair\/School Counselor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

mfolli@belchertownps.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2023\u00a0– Grade 12\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Last names beginning with A – E<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2024\u00a0– Grade 11\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Last names beginning with A – G<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2025\u00a0– Grade 10\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Last names beginning with A – E<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2026 – Grade 9\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Last names beginning with A – E<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ms. Laura Lucarelle<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ext. 5204<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

School Counselor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

llucarelle@belchertownps.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2023\u00a0– Grade 12\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Last names beginning with F – Mi<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2024\u00a0– Grade 11\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Last names beginning with H – M<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2025\u00a0– Grade 10\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Last names beginning with F – Mi<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2026 – Grade 9\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Last names beginning with F – O<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ms. Debra Davidsohn<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ext. 5205<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

School Counselor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ddavidsohn@belchertownps.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2023\u00a0– Grade 12\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Last names beginning with Mo\u00a0– Z<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2024\u00a0– Grade 11\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Last names beginning with N\u00a0– Z<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2025\u00a0– Grade 10\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Last names beginning with Mo\u00a0– Z<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2026 – Grade 9\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Last names beginning with P – Z<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ms. Fran Frederick<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ext. 5207<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

School Adjustment Counselor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ffrederick@belchertownps.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ms. Lynn Drawec<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ext. 5200<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Administrative Assistant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

ldrawec@belchertownps.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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2022-2023 Counseling Office Important Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For 2022-2023 important dates, please click on the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n

2022-2023 Important Dates<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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2023-2024 PROGRAM OF STUDIES AND COURSE <\/strong><\/span>SELECTION SHEETS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Program of Studies 2023-2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Course Selection Sheet 2023-2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Grade 9 Course Selection Sheet 2023-2024<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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8th Grade Course Selection Caregivers Presentation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

March 20, 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n

8th Grade Course Selection Caregivers Presentation<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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Class of 2023 Scholarship List<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Please visit the link below to see what scholarships are currently available.\u00a0 Check often as scholarships are added frequently.\u00a0 Please remember that some of our local scholarships can only be viewed by BHS seniors using their school email (belchertownps.org).\u00a0 If you are a parent of a BHS senior and would like to view any of our local scholarship applications, please ask your student to print the application and\/or scholarship information out for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Class of 2023 Scholarship List<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n
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Check out the\u00a0$ for College<\/span><\/a>\u00a0flyer if you want money to help with college expenses.\u00a0 It’s as easy as applying for scholarships!\u00a0 Any amount of money will help!<\/span><\/p>\n

$ Money for College Flyer<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Class of 2023 Transcript Request\/Counselor’s Letter of Recommendation for Scholarships<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To request a transcript and\/or a counselor’s letter of recommendation for a scholarship application, click on the link below.\u00a0 You must be signed into your belchertownps.org account to access this Google form.\u00a0 The Counseling Office will be notified automatically when a new request form has been submitted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scholarship Transcript Request Form<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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College\/Military\/Trade School Visits<\/b><\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

Please click on the link below for the list of colleges\/military branches\/trade schools who will be visiting Belchertown High School.\u00a0 Visits will be held in the Counseling Office.\u00a0 Seniors who are interested in learning more about these colleges\/military branches\/trade schools can stop by the Counseling Office the morning of the visit to get a pass.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

College\/Military\/Trade School Visits<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Summer High School Volunteer Program<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Application forms for students who are interested in joining Cooley Dickinson Hospital\u2019s Summer High School Volunteer Program are available at the link below. This program is not only for students interested in healthcare but also for students interested in helping their community.\u00a0 Program information is included with the application forms.<\/p>\n

CDH Summer High School Volunteer Program<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
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Student Employment Opportunity Available at BHS!<\/h4>\n

The Belchertown High School I.T. (Information Technology) Department is accepting applications for 3 BHS Student I.T. Summer Interns.\u00a0 The job posting can be found outside of the Counseling Office, in the student memo, on the Counseling Office website, and at the link below.<\/h4>\n

BHS I.T. Department Summer Intern Posting<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n
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Academy Day<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Are you interested in attending the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the United States Merchant Marine Academy? \u00a0 Congressman Richard Neal will be hosting his 2023 Academy Day on Saturday, May 20, at 12 pm, at the Springfield Museums.\u00a0 The United States Coast Guard Academy, Mass Maritime Academy, Norwich University, and ROTC programs will also be represented.\u00a0 If you are interested in attending this event you must pre-register.\u00a0 The Registration Form and other information can be found at the link below.\u00a0 The deadline to register is May 15th.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Academy Day Information<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
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Pre-College @ UMass Amherst<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

Unlock your potential while having fun this summer! Get a taste of the college experience, explore your interests, and experience campus life.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Discover pre-college opportunities available this summer for rising 10th-12th graders at UMass Amherst. Offering academic intensives in over 3 dozen topics including STEM, art & design, business and more, plus unique 6-week lab research experiences.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Our year-round college prep workshops offer students the practical skills and knowledge to confidently navigate the college application process.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-College @ Umass Amherst<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Financial Aid Night<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Financial Aid Night was held on Monday, October 3, 2022, in the BHS Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium.\u00a0 A representative from MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) presented valuable information to students and families.\u00a0 If you missed this presentation, you may click on the link below to view the presentation slides.\u00a0 You may also visit mefa.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Financial Aid Night Presentation October 3, 2022<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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BHS College Information Night<\/span><\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

The BHS College Information Night for Juniors and Junior parents was held on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 6:00 pm in the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium.\u00a0 If you were unable to attend this event, please click on the link below to view the PowerPoint Presentation.\u00a0 If you have any questions, please contact your student’s School Counselor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

BHS College Information Night\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Work Permits<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Work permits are issued in\u00a0the Superintendent’s Office at the Belchertown Public Schools Central Office, 14 Maple Street, Belchertown.\u00a0 The hours\u00a0are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.\u00a0 The phone number is 323-0423 extension 100.\u00a0 Please click on the link below for more information.\u00a0 You must have a job prior to obtaining a work permit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Work Permit Application Process<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Work Permit Application<\/a><\/p>\n

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RMV Documents for Learner’s Permits and Driver’s Licenses<\/strong><\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

Documents required by the Registry of Motor Vehicles can be obtained by calling or emailing Ms. Drawec, the Administrative Assistant in the School Counseling Office.\u00a0 She can provide students with the necessary documents that are accepted by the RMV \u2013 Official Enrollment Verification Letter and Official Transcript.\u00a0 You may contact Ms. Drawec by phone at 413-323-9419 extension 5200 or by email at ldrawec@belchertownps.org<\/a>.\u00a0 You will need to provide the student\u2019s name, an email address where these documents can be sent, and a phone number in case there are any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

New student registrations are now being processed by Mrs. Christina Aponte in the Superintendent’s Office.\u00a0 Please click on the link below for access to the Student Registration Packet.\u00a0 If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Aponte at 413-323-0423 extension 100.<\/span><\/p>\n

Student Registration Packet<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The following documents are required to enroll a new student at BHS:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Birth Certificate<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Custody\/Guardianship Documentation (if applicable)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Physical Exam (within 1 year)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Immunization Record<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Two (2) Forms of Proof of Residency<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Transcript of Grades<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Final or Current Report Card<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Grades-to-Date of Leaving (if during school year)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Discipline Record\/Statement<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Attendance Record<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

MCAS\/Standardized Test Results<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Special Education Records\/504\/DCAP (if applicable) \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

** School Choice inquiries must be made to the Superintendent’s Office at 413-323-0423 extension 100. **<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

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NEED TRANSCRIPTS?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you are\u00a0a graduate of BHS\/attended BHS\u00a0and you need a copy of your transcript,\u00a0you can either email (preferred) the\u00a0Administrative Assistant at ldrawec@belchertownps.org<\/a> or\u00a0call the BHS School\u00a0<\/span>Counseling Office at 413-323-9419 Extension 5200.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You must provide your name (clearly spelled),\u00a0your graduation year or years of attendance, the complete\u00a0address or an email of where you would like your transcript sent,\u00a0and a telephone number where you can be reached\u00a0(in case further information is needed). \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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