Your Boerne High School Counseling Staff

Christine Poulis, Students with last names A-G: christine.poulis@boerneisd.net
Jessica Gard, Students with last names H-Ov: jessica.gard@boerneisd.net
Graciely Hudec, Students with last names Ow-Z: graciely.hudec@boerneisd.net
Kami Zigmond, Academic Dean: kami.zigmond@boerneisd.net
Gennie Coe, Registrar: gennie.coe@boerneisd.net
Jennifer Aviles, Counselors' Secretary: jennifer.aviles@boerneisd.net

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Summer Opportunity: Texas A&M STARS Summer Enrichment Camp

STARS (Summer Training in Agriculture and Related Sciences) is a free, three-day summer enrichment camp hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University.

- Explore different majors within the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
- Receive admissions information
- Meet current students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Obtain career advice in science-based fields
- Stay in an on-campus residence hall

ELIGIBILITY
STARS targets high academically achieving students (graduating classes of 2018, 2019, & 2020) from Houston and San Antonio area high schools. These students typically have a passion for biological sciences, communications, agribusiness, animal science, health sciences, or biological/agricultural engineering, are looking to be part of the Texas A&M family.

Apply for STARS Summer Camp by April 10, 2017.

Download the flyer here.

Friday, March 24, 2017

AP Study Sessions


AP study sessions are already happening at BHS - don't miss out on another . . .

Click here for a printable calendar!

EDIT:  Mr. Bradshaw's 4/13/17 AP Chemistry tutorial session will be from 4-6:30 PM.

Summer Camp Opportunity: Texas A&M University College of Architecture

Can you visualize yourself as an architect? Want to construct your future as an Aggie? Camp ARCH is offered through the college of Architecture at Texas A&M University in partnership with the Youth Adventure Program operated through the Department of Educational Psychology.

Camp ARCH is designed to help students map out the blueprint to their college career by experiencing first-hand the professions that the College of Architecture has to offer. Open to students who will be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school, this residential one-week program allows participants to explore of career field of interest while experiencing the "studio environment" just as professionals would in a design or construction firm.

Date:  July 9-15, 2017
Incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply.
Application deadline: May 1, 2017

Find more information here.

Find the flyer here.  The application can be downloaded here.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Summer Camp Opportunity: University of Texas Global Ethics and Conflict Resolution Summer Symposium

 
The 2017 Global Ethics and Conflict Resolution Summer Symposium is a two week-long camp for high school students which explores the issues of ethics and conflict at all levels, from the personal to the international. 

Students will develop critical and creative strategies needed for problem solving, conflict analysis, negotiation, and much more. They will experience life at the University of Texas while learning about the greater world we live in. Some of the activities they will be involved in are producing videos, debating ethical issues, learning to manage conflict, and meeting with distinguished artists, leaders, and faculty.

Tuition ranges from $635 to $1400, with need-based scholarships available at all levels. For more information, please visit https://moody.utexas.edu/utpcr/summer-symposium

Click here for a printable flyer.

Scholarship: Kendall County 4-H Swine Club

The 2017 Kendall County 4-H Swine Club scholarship recognizes the achievements of high school seniors in their schools and/or communities.   Deserving seniors may be awarded a $250 scholarship.

Who is eligible?
 - Any high school senior graduating in Spring 2017 who is a legal US resident, residing in Kendall County, and a current member of Kendall County 4-H
 - Seniors planning to further their education at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school (either public or private).

Application deadline: Friday, May 5, 2017.

The application may be downloaded here.

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

Scholarship Opportunity: Kendall County Republicans

The Kendall County Republicans will award $1,500 to a qualified BHS graduate who has an interest in continuing their education and further pursuing a career in public policy. This scholarship is created for those who have volunteered their time and dedicated their efforts to promoting Republican ideals.
Application deadline is Friday, April 28, 2017.
Updated 3/28 to add fillable application.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Summer Opportunity: Texas A & M Agriculture & Life Sciences Enrichment Camp

Texas A & M's STARS (Summer Training in Agriculture and Related Sciences) is a free, three-day summer enrichment camp hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A & M University.
- explore different majors within the college of Agriculture & Life Sciences
- receive admissions information
- meet current students in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
- obtain career advice in science-based fields
- stay in an on-campus residence hall.

 Click here for more information.

Deadline for application is April 10, 2017.

Scholarship Opportunity: Boerne Panhellenic

The Boerne Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship is awarded to graduating senior women from Boerne or Comfort ISD who will be attending a four year university in the coming academic year. Boerne Panhellenic is a group of sorority women committed to the purpose of friendship, leadership, scholarship, and service to others. The scholarships are awarded based on these purposes.

Click here for the Boerne Alumnae website, or click here for the scholarship application.

Additional

Scholarship Opportunity: Texas Hospitality Association

All graduating seniors can apply to receive one of multiple scholarships that Texas Hospitality Association is offering. The scholarship has absolutely no prerequisites, so anyone can apply regardless of ethnicity, economic background, or extracurricular activities. The four scholarships being given away are in the amount of $5,000, $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000. 

Applicants must create a poster than promotes awareness about underage drinking. The theme of the poster must be: "If you are under the age of 21, it is illegal to consume or purchase alcohol from the state of Texas." Click here for a flyer with specific contest rules

No resume is required, and the selection process is "blind," therefore the only thing looked at is the poster itself. 

If you have any questions, please visit our website at www.TexasHospitalityAssociation.com  


Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

Scholarship Opportunity: The Louise Fund

The Louise Fund Scholarship will be awarded to up to four students per year in the amount of $2500 per person, payable to the recipients upon proof of admission to an accredited 2 or 4 year culinary or hospitality program.

After first only focusing on Menard and McCulloch Counties, and then offering the scholarship throughout all 25 counties of the Texas Hill Country, the Louise Fund now accepts applications from students all over the state, from public and private high schools.

Each recipient will receive a one-time payment of $2500 per person. For more information on applying, please click HERE.

Application deadline is April 15, 2017.

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

9TH GRADE ATHLETIC INFORMATION


Athletic Paperwork – All required athletic forms are on the BHS athletics webpage.

Camps – All camp dates will be on the Boerne High School Athletics web page. The camp paperwork will be available on the Greyhound Athletic Booster Club website. This information will be finalized early this spring and will be available at that time.

Volleyball – The tryout date is 8/1/17. Their practices will begin on 8/1/17. The first scrimmage is 8/4/17. Their athletic period is single blocked for their first year for 5th period.

Cross Country – Pre-season conditioning begins June 5th at Cibolo Park, 7:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Official season begins and tryouts will be 8/1/17. Athletic period is blocked for 1st period.

Girls Basketball – Tryout dates are during the first few days of the school year. They will begin practicing during the athletic period when school starts. Their athletic period is single blocked for 5th period. Volleyball players may try out during the first 2 days following volleyball season.

Boys Basketball – Tryouts begin on the first day of school. They will begin practicing during the athletic period when school starts. Their athletic period is single blocked for 3rd period. Football players may try out after football season ends.

Baseball – Tryout dates are the last Friday in January. Freshmen baseball players will not be enrolled in an athletic period. They will only practice after school during baseball season. If a freshman makes the varsity team and is a straight baseball player, he can move into the baseball period.

Golf – You must play in three summer tournaments to qualify for tryouts. Please see the BHS golf webpage for tryout information or contact Coach McHone. Their athletic period is single blocked for 4th period. They will begin practice on the first day of school.

Softball – Practice will begin during the second week of school during the 8th period softball class. Cuts will be made based on safety reasons by the end of the second week of school. Try-outs for the junior varsity vs. varsity team will be 1/19 and 1/22.

Track – Practices will be either before or after school depending on track availability. Practice begins in mid-January. Track athletes are not enrolled in an athletic period. They only practice during track season.

Boys Soccer – Athletic period will be 1st or 5th (TBD). Varsity soccer tryout dates are during the first 2 weeks of school during the soccer class period. If they do not make the varsity, they will be removed from the soccer class and placed into another class. JV tryouts will be in November.

Football – Football practice begins 8/7/17. Freshman athletic period is single blocked. Athletic periods for football will be: 3rd period (Freshmen), 4th period (JV and Varsity), 8th period (JV and Varsity)

Girls Soccer – Tryout dates are during the athletic period during the first 3 weeks of school. They will begin practicing during the athletic period when school starts. Their athletic period is single blocked for 1st period.

Tennis – The tryout dates are 8/7/17 – 8/11/17. The Varsity practices will begin on 8/14/17. JV practices will begin on the first day of school. Their athletic period is single blocked. JV tennis is 4th period. Varsity is 8th period.

Swim & Dive – Swimming tryouts will be held August 28th through 31st, 2017 at the Boerne City Pool. Athletic period will be 1st period beginning Wednesday, August 30th.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Texas Tech University's L.E.A.D. Leadership Education & Development Program

Registration is now open for Camp L.E.A.D., Texas Tech University's leadership education and development program, which takes place August 1-4, 2017. During this program, students will participate in activities ranging from individualized leadership sessions to group challenges and team-building activities. Your students will also have an opportunity to explore Texas Tech through an official campus tour and in-depth sessions with their intended field of study.

Transportation, housing and curriculum materials are provided at no cost to students admitted into the program.

Admission to Camp L.E.A.D. is highly selective. Students should apply and submit documentation regarding their leadership abilities no later than the given deadline. To be considered, students must meet the following requirements:
  • Grade Level: must be an incoming high school senior in the Fall of 2017.
  • Academic Performance: student's high school counselor must submit a form regarding their academic performance. Students are also asked to self-report their ACT/SAT scores.
  • Community Involvement: must be an active member of your community and involved in extracurricular activities.
  • Leadership: must have a proven desire to be a leader.

REMINDER:  Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017. Please direct any questions about Camp L.E.A.D. to 806.742.1299 or camplead@ttu.edu.

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Scholarship Opportunity: EGC Women in Law Scholarship

Eisenberg, Gilchrist, and Cutt, a law firm in Salt Lake City, Utah, announces that their scholarship is available to any female high school senior nationwide.

The application for this $1,500 scholarship can be downloaded here. Deadline: June 30, 2017

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Scholarship Opportunity: Tapatio Ladies Club

Scholarship eligibility requires that the applicant be a US citizen and a resident of Kendall County, Texas.

Download the application here.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2017

Mail completed applications to:
Tapatio Ladies Club Scholarship Department
102 Jack Rabbit Circle
Boerne, TX 78006

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

Scholarship Opportunity: Women in Public Finance

The Women in Public Finance Texas Chapter Scholarship program's purpose is to:

  1. Recognize a) college-bound, female high school seniors who have exhibited scholastic achievement and demonstrated leadership skills and b) female undergraduate or graduate school students who have exhibited scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, and are in pursuit of a profession in finance, preferably, public finance.
  2. Encourage the consideration of careers in finance and, more specifically, public finance.
  3. Provide an opportunity for scholarship recipients to meet women established in the public finance industry and learn about various career options and opportunities available.

There are two $750 scholarships available for graduating high school seniors.

Download information sheets here.

Download application here 

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.