College Visits & Related Events

Did you know we've already started filling our calendar (subscribe via iCal/html) with college visits and events?  See our page or calendar for more information, and make plans to attend!

Visit our Class of 2018 page here for more information.

Verifying Your Dual Credit Class Enrollment

Are you taking a Dual Credit class during the 2017-18 school year? Make sure you're enrolled! Click here:

2017 Summer Hours

Boerne High School's front office will be open on Wednesdays from 9 AM - 3 PM:

• June 21
• June 28
• July 5 - CLOSED
• July 12
• July 19
• July 26
• August 2 - CLOSED

Normal office hours (8 AM - 4:30 PM) will resume on August 7. Counselors will be available by appointment once the office reopens.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS
Transcript requests (click for transcript request form) will be processed on Wednesdays during the Summer except for July 5 and August 2.

Transcripts requested on July 26 or after will be processed when the office reopens  August 7.

There is a $5 fee for same-day transcript processing.  All other requests are $2, and will be processed within 2 – 3 business days. 

For more information about transcript requests, click here.

VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT FORMS
VOEs will be processed every Wednesday, except for July 5.

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
Appointments for new student registration will be available after August 8. Please click here for more information. You may email jennifer.aviles@boerne-isd.net or call (830) 357-2230 to schedule an appointment.

Off to College 101

Nick Howell from the University of Houston will discuss the application process, tips and hints regarding the application, essays, scholarship information, deadlines (and priority deadlines), and much more to help maximize our student's application process.

Summer Reading for BHS English Classes

Students, click here for SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

Class of 2018 - Application Bootcamp

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LeaderSteps Application Deadline Extended

Attention Juniors!  

Applications are now being accepted for participation in the 2017-2018 Boerne LeaderSteps Program.  LeaderSteps is an independent leadership development program consisting of several one-day seminars to be held at various locations during regular school days spaced throughout the year. The program explores topics related to leadership, citizenship and community action, careers, business etiquette, public speaking and presentation skills, interviewing skills, college preparation and much, much more.  

If you would like to participate in LeaderSteps, apply now at www.BoerneLeadersteps.org.  Applications are open to all BISD class of 2017 students.  

Applications will be accepted until midnight on Sunday, May 28th.  If you have questions, contact LeaderSteps at LeaderSteps@gmail.com.

Heading to College Station in the fall?

Click image or here for details.

Group Presentation from Five Top Institutions - May 17

Admission Officers from five top institutions are doing a group presentation in your area for students and their families. The program will introduce students to the challenging academic programs and engaging student communities found at each school. 


Please note, Emory University is handling registration for all of the NUWHE events. If you have any questions, please email us at admission@emory.edu.

Do you know how to become an Aggie?

Click image for a larger flyer - or go to www.aggiebound.com more info.
Register for Freshmen session here.
Register for Application Workshops here.

Graduation Newsletter

Seniors - here's the information you've been waiting for! You should find a printed copy in your mail soon.

Updated 5/9/17 to include BOTH pages!

Scholarship Opportunity: Kendall County Abstract Company

Kendall County Abstract Company will once again be presenting the ‘Freedom Award’ to a graduating senior from BHS, Champion High School, or The Geneva School who plans to attend either college or a technical training school.  The award will be in the amount of $3,000.00 and will be based on the writing of an essay approximately 1000 words in length. 

This year’s topic is ‘Is our freedom being eroded?’

Students must submit the typed essay to the counseling office no later than Friday, May 5^th @ 9:00 am.  NO NAME should appear on the essay.  Students are to provide a cover page with their name and student id#.  

More information can be found here.

GRADUATING SENIORS: Volunteer to Deliver Opening or Closing Remarks

If you would like to volunteer to deliver the Opening or Closing remarks at the 2017 Graduation Ceremony, please either pick up (or download) an application and return it to Mrs. Aviles in the Counselors' Office by 4 PM on Friday, April 21. We will notify you by Friday, May 5 if you are chosen.

Good luck!

*Edited - deadline extended!

Scholarship Opportunity: Desk and Derrick Club of San Antonio

The Desk and Derrick Club of San Antonio was founded over 50 years ago in order to provide learning opportunities to employees of the oil and gas industry. Because they strongly believe that education is a powerful and necessary tool for success, the club created a scholarship fund. This year, they will award scholarships to graduating seniors from a public school, charter school, or home school in Bexar County or an adjacent county.

Scholarship recipients may be students who have excelled academically with a minimum 3.0 grade average. Students may be the ones who radiate leadership qualities but may not necessarily have been involved in many extracurricular activities or community service because of financial and/or other personal circumstances. They are seeing students who strive to reach for their goals despite their personal situations.

The packet with scholarship application, sealed transcript, and sealed recommendations must be postmarked by April 30, 2017,  and sent via US Mail to:

Desk and Derrick
Attention: Kathy Johnson
P.O. Box 782228
San Antonio, TX 78278

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Download the application here.

More scholarships may be found here.

Scholarship Opportunity: Federation of Insurance Women of Texas

The Federation of Insurance Women of Texas, Inc. (FIWT) is proud to offer a two thousand dollar scholarship to a current high school senior or college student.  The money is distributed $1,000 in the fall of 2017 and $1,000 in the spring of 2018.  This scholarship is regional and will be offered to students in the San Antonio, Coastal Bend Region and Harlingen, Texas areas.

The requirements are: 

1.       Must complete the application and submit by the deadline of May 12, 2017. 

2.       Must take a minimum of 12 hours with a least 1 course being insurance or business related. 

3.       The college or university must be located in Texas.

4.       The applicant must maintain a grade point average of B or above to be eligible.  Eligibility will be checked again at the onset of the spring 2018 semester before the 2^nd payment is made.

Please complete the application below and mail to the following address:   FIWT c/o IACC, PO Box 271571, Corpus Christi TX 78427.   The deadline is May 12, 2017.  Anything post marked after that date will not be eligible.  Scholarships will be awarded by a committee and decided by May 31, 2017.  The winner will be notified by phone call and by mail.

If you have any questions about our organization, please feel free to look at our website at www.fiwt.com or you may check us out on Facebook!  You may also contact me by email at dtrees@higginbotham.net.

Scholarship information

Scholarship application

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

Scholarship Opportunity: Kendall County Democrats Scholarship for Civic Engagement

Any graduating senior from a public high school in Kendall County (Boerne High School, Boerne Champion High School, or Comfort High School) planning to attend an accredited college or university in the fall of 2017 may apply.

Deadline is April 14, 2017.

UPDATE: The deadline for the Kendall County Area Democratic Women $1,000 college scholarship has been extended to APRIL 24!  

We know the spring is such a busy time for students and want to be sure they have sufficient time to submit their applications.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Alison Beam, KCADW Scholarship Chair, at 830-981-2326.

Download the application here.

More scholarships may be found here.

San Antonio Regional College Fair

For more information, visit this website.

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.

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.

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.

A fillable application may be found here.  

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

Updated 3/28 to add fillable application.

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.

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.

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.

Learn more about Camp L. E. A. D. here.

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.

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.

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.

Scholarship Opportunity: Texas Nursery & Landscape Association

Open to students who are studying programs related to the nursery and landscape industry,

Deadline: May 1, 2017

Find more information and download the application here.

Click for additional scholarship information.

Scholarship Opportunity: Hill Country Sheep & Goat Organization

The Hill Country Sheep & Goat Organization (formerly called the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association Auxiliary) has traditionally offered scholarships to graduating high school seniors and continuing college students  pursuing a college degree in Agriculture.

It is once again time to apply for the scholarship for the school term of fall, 2017.

This year we offer three types of scholarships:

1)      Students from Texas Hill Country Counties pursuing a degree in Agriculture,

2)      Students from throughout Texas who participated in the Make It With Wool Contest.  They do need to be accepted to a College, University, or Trade school, but do not need to major in Agriculture, and

3)      Students from throughout Texas who are the son or daughter of a Texas State Trapper.  They do need to be accepted to a College, University, or Trade school, but do not need to major in Agriculture.

Time is valuable to students and teachers alike, and the Committee strives to make the application process as simple as possible.  

All required documentation, including transcripts, must be submitted at the same time, and must be received by April 15, 2017.  Any incomplete entries, or those received after April 15 will not be considered.

This is a highly competitive scholarship contest, with awards ranging from $250 to $2000 per student.  The application includes some questions reflecting financial need, but it is most important to stress that the awards will be based on the Committee's impression of each student as presented by their written essays.  References submitted with the application will be contacted for verification.

Below are the PDF files for the three types of scholarship applications:

Hill Country Sheep and Goat Organization Scholarship Application

Hill Country Sheep and Goat Organization Trapper Scholarship Application

Texas Make it With Wool Scholarship Application

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

Exploring Educational Excellence

Brown University, University of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, and Rice University will be in San Antonio Monday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm. 

Registration is required.  Click here for additional information.

Exploring Educational Excellence

Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade
9821 Colonnade Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78230

Scholarship Opportunity: Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society

The Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society (TAAIS) Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the 2017 TAAIS Memorial Foundation Asthma Scholarship Award. This $1,500.00 one-time award will be granted to up to three qualified and deserving high school seniors in Texas who suffer from asthma. 

The deadline to apply for the award is March 1, 2017. 

Please click the following link for more information and to download an application: http://taais.org/2017-taais-memorial-foundation.    

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

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Registration for Advanced Placement Exams

Registration for Advanced Placement exams will continue until March 1, 2017. There will be no late registrations for regular testing. Exams are $98 each, or $30 each for students who qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program. 

Additional info may be found here.

Find the AP exam schedule here.

Register online for AP exams here.

Waitlisted?

"The waitlist exists because even the most selective colleges worry about "making their numbers." The incoming class has to be a certain size, filled with the best possible mix of students. If a small college has a target of 500 freshmen, there had better be 500 students showing up in the fall. And it needs to be 500, not 530 or 470. Too few and the budget takes a hit; too many and students end up living in Quonset huts or hallways (or even being paid to wait a year before matriculating). The applicants' purgatory is the colleges' safety valve." - Willard Dix

The Waitlist: Colleges' Safety Valve, Students' Purgatory

What to do if you are wait listed - Be proactive if you hope to come off of the waitlist!

Summer Camp Opportunity: Society of American Military Engineers

The San Antonio Post Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is currently taking applications to sponsor (SAME covers costs) high school students to go to one of the military academies for an engineering and construction camp for a week in the summer. 

Engineering & Construction Camp Information Flier

More information about camps for those students with an interest in a STEM career

Below is a link that describes the application process in more detail.

http://www.same.org/STEM-Camps/Application-Process

For more information, please contact

Joshua A. Graham, P.E.

Engineering & Construction Camp Coordinator Soceity of American Military Engineers (SAME)

(330) 518-8701

The deadline for students to submit applications to me is March 24, 2017.

Scholarship Opportunity: Kendall County Farm Bureau

Application may be downloaded here.

Please return completed scholarship application by April 1 to 
Kendall County Farm Bureau

PO Box 639

Boerne, Texas 78006

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found here.

Scholarship Opportunity: Boerne Community Theatre

Boerne Community Theatre will once again be offering two $500 Scholarships to area graduates.

Deadline for scholarship submission is April 15, 2017. 

Application may be downloaded here.

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found here.

Scholarship Opportunity: Ford Driving Dreams

Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Program Opportunity

Deadline: March 3, 2017

The Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Program, presented by Houston Area Ford Dealers, San Antonio Area Ford Dealers and Ford Motor Company Fund, is intended to assist and encourage high school seniors from the San Antonio and Houston areas to pursue a degree at U.S. post-secondary institutions. The Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Program is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC).

For more information, click here.

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found here.

Classroom Registration Presentations are Underway

Beginning today, February 14, BHS counselors are visiting with all students to discuss course offerings for the 2017-18 school year. Each student will come home with a current transcript and a choice card listing classes to choose from for the next school year.

Download a pdf of the presentation here.

Download 9th grade choice card here.

Download 10th grade choice card here.

Download 11th grade choice card here.

Download 12th grade choice card here.

If you have questions or concerns about pre-requisites, check the Course Catalog first:

Download the 2017-18 BISD Course Catalog here.

Some classes require an application. Those that have been provided to us can be downloaded here, and returned to the sponsor/teacher. If a course requires pre-approval, audition, or an application and it is NOT listed on our site, please speak to the sponsor/teacher.

Students will complete the registration process in their classrooms from February 20-March 3. Each student has been told when they are to return to school with a completed course selection card. Counselors will be on hand to help students finalize their schedules. 

Scholarship Opportunity - The Centurions of Kendall County

The Centurions is a local philanthropic organization comprised of Kendall County businessmen that awards scholarships every year to deserving students from the Kendall County area. This year, scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $3,000 for a University and $1,500 for a Trade or Technical School award. And individual scholarship is to be used to assist with college or trade school tuition and books. Award checks will be made out to the college/trade school or University when The Centurions receive proof of registration.

Qualifications are as follows:

• The receipt of a fully completed application. See attached. All items must be present for an application to be considered.
• Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. If applying for a full $3,000 University Scholarship award, or a GPA of 2.5 if applying for a $1,500 trade school or technical school scholarship.
• Successful applicant must have applied at a college, university or vocational school in the USA. The proof of acceptance will be required before check can be released.
• Each student application must be accompanied by a community service resume that includes the student's name, address, phone number, local high school or home school, lists of service items that include the names, dates, and supervisor. Resumes can also include church activities, school clubs/organizations, athletic teams and any other involvement that would show participation in the Boerne, Comfort, and/or Kendall County area. Please include a list of any accreditations that you have received.
• As the Centurions are a community service organization, applicants that demonstrate a history of civic and community responsibility will be reviewed first. Secondly, an essay of at least 1,000 and not to exceed 1,050 words in length must be attached. This year's essay topic(s) are as follows:  "For those who have been given much, much will be required." Or, "What would you say to someone who thinks education does not matter, or that college is a waste of time and money," or a third option would be: "Write an essay demonstrating your passion for a field of study and why you should be considered for this scholarship and what impact it will have on you." Remember, only pick one of these topics, not all.
• Please include at least 2 letters of reference from persons not related to the applicant to verify their civic and community service. These letters must include full name, address, email address, and phone number. 
• If there is a personal or family economic hardship that you wish to disclose to the Scholarship Committee, please include a separate letter/statement related to this economic hardship.

The application, along with all attachments, must be postmarked or email stamped by April 15, 2017. Applications can be sent to 112 E. San Antonio Ave, Boerne, TX 78006 or emailed to baron@stonehousebuilder.com.

If any applicant would like help or direction on how to complete the application, please contact Mr. Steve Spence, a member of the Centurions who will act in a mentoring capacity.  He can be reached at (210) 413-0271 or by email at saspence@hctc.net

Application can be downloaded here.

Find additional scholarships here.

Headed to college? Don't let missed deadlines hold you back!

Collegesimply.com is a wonderful resource that provides clear, easy-to-understand admission chances, ranking and tools to help simplify the college search process.

You can search for colleges by state, by required SAT/ACT scores, by required GPA, AND by application deadlines.

Seniors who have yet to apply may find this page especially interesting.

Scholarship Opportunity for Business or Business-related Majors: Insurance Women of San Antonio

The Insurance Women of San Antonio, Inc, awards scholarships every year to deserving students majoring in Business or a Business related field. The amount of the scholarship depends on the number of qualified applicants chosen. An individual scholarship is meant to assist with tuition and the cost of books. The check will be made payable to the student’s account at the chosen college or university and will be mailed directly to the school when IWSA receives proof of registration. We would love to honor our scholarship winners at our May 25, 2017 luncheon. Each winner may bring a parent to our luncheon to share the experience.

The qualifications are as follows:
1) Fully completed application
2) Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and provide a copy of transcript
3) Attend a college or university in Texas
4) Major in Business or a Business related field
5) Include autobiography and statement of career plan
6) Include at least two letters of reference from persons not related to applicant (i.e.: clergy, teacher, counselor, employer, etc)                                                        
7) Must be a Texas resident and a US citizen

The application along with all the listed attachments must be postmarked by the deadline or the application will be declined.  The address is as follows:

April Massey
President Elect - Education Chair
Insurance Women of  San Antonio
106 S. St. Mary’s Street, Suite 800
San Antonio, TX 78205

The deadline is April 14, 2017. If you have any questions feel free to call (210)298-7131, or email amassey@catto.com.

Application can be downloaded here.

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found here.

Advanced Placement Exam Registration

Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Boerne High School desires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they have taken. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition.

For the 2017 AP exams, students at Boerne High School will be registering online. This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access.
This year each AP exam costs $98.00. Boerne High School desires that every student be able to take their AP exams.  The 2017 AP Exams will be administered at 1910 Church over a two week period in May: May 1 through 5 and May 8 through 12.

Online Exam registration will begin on Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 12:00 AM and end on Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 11:59 PM. In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school website or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/440730 to register. To complete registration, students must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until students have printed the pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end. We know that parents may desire to register their students for exams. We strongly recommend that parents and students are both present while registering to ensure that the correct exams are ordered.

Boerne High School is excited to continue to offer families the convenience of paying exam fees online at the time of registration. Please be sure to have a credit card or debit card available before beginning registration (VISA OR MASTERCARD credit or debit card). Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment. However, payment may be mailed if preferred. Please note all deadlines for receipt of payment.

Here are the important dates for the registration process:
• Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 12:00 AM - Registration Begins
• Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 11:59 PM - Registration Ends
• Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 11:59 PM - Registrations that have not been paid for will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.

PTO Presents: Parents Who Are Aware

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
6:45 - 8:15 pm
Champion High School Auditorium

Champion High School PTO invites parents of high school students to attend this event. This even will address current trends within our community specifically relating to alcohol, drug use, and anxiety and how parents my address these issues.

"We care so we are aware."

The speakers will address the following topics:

Trends in drug use
What to look for
Common drug descriptions
Alcohol and binge drinking trends
Mental health awareness
Free depression screening at BISD
Stress/anxiety in students
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month - focus on all relationships
MIC and MIP explanations

Presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

Speakers include:

Dr. Holly Robles, BISD Lead, Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Andrea Salazar, Youth Prevention Associate Director, San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Office Rebecca Foley, Boerne Police Department
Sergeant Scoggins, Boerne Police Department

Please RSVP here to allow for seating.

See the flyer here.

Save the Date

OU's biggest open house of the spring semester, Sooner Saturday, will be held on Saturday, April 29th! This event is for high school juniors and their parents. Students will learn about the Sooner family, take part in information sessions, tour our campus and residential colleges, and so much more!

To learn more about this event, click here, or call OU's Office of Admissions & Recruitment at 405-325-2151.

Rey Feo Scholarship Opportunity

Rey Feo Scholarship Fund Criteria:  Student must be a graduating high school senior and/or student who has been out of high school no more than one year with no previous college other than dual college credit; have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA) in high school; have achieved a minimum score of 23 on the ACT or a 970 on the SAT (Verbal and Math); attend school full-time; be a U.S. citizen; demonstrate a financial need; plan to attend a 2- or 4-year accredited college or university in the United States; and must attend the annual Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation ceremony (the first Friday in August)  DEADLINE:  MARCH 31, 2017

The scholarship is for $2,000 a year and is renewable for 3 additional years provided that the student meets the renewal criteria.  The renewal criteria requires the student to maintain a 3.0 cum gpa while in college, complete 12 hours per semester (not including summer), and submit an official transcript after the fall semester to renew for the spring semester.

Apply for the Rey Feo Scholarship here.

Additional scholarship opportunities are available here.

Boerne Class of 2017 - Local Scholarship Application

Local scholarship applications were distributed to all seniors at an assembly this morning. We encourage students to fill out all forms electronically, and have provided a version to download and complete here.

Completed applications are due on or before Friday, March 10 at 4 PM.

Find additional scholarship opportunities here.

GVTC Foundation Scholarship Opportunity

The GVTC Foundation is awarding a total of $40,000 in scholarships again this year for qualified students to pursue their college education.  Applications for the Ritchie T. Sorrells and the Ola Armstrong scholarships are now being accepted through the New Braunfels Area Community Foundation who will also review and select the recipient for each $20,000 scholarship. 

The Ritchie T. Sorrells Scholarship recognizes students who exhibit outstanding leadership qualities and have used innovation or technology to make a positive change in our community.

The Ola Armstrong Scholarship recognizes students exemplifying extraordinary service, volunteer work, and involvement in their local community.  

Additional information about these scholarships can be found on the GVTC Foundation website at www.gvtcfoundation.com along with a link to submit an application.  

The deadline for applications to be submitted is February 17^th, 2017.

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found here.

Alamo Colleges Scholarship Opportunities

Application Process:

1. Complete the scholarship application here.
2. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) here.
3. High School Seniors, Transfer, and 1st Time in College Students: Submit your most current transcript to

Alamo Colleges Foundation
District Office of Institutional Advancement
1819 N. Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212-3941 

or dst-foundation@alamo.edu

First Deadline is April 2.
More information can be found here.

Northwest Vista offers help completing the scholarship application & writing essays. Click here for more information.

Click for a listing of additional scholarship opportunities.

Would you like to earn college credit while in high school?

You MUST submit your ApplyTexas application by midnight on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Click here for the Dual Credit application packet.

Click here for ApplyTexas.

Juniors: Attend Camp College at SMU!

Camp College is a college-going program for rising seniors to spend 2 nights on a college campus and learn about the college application process.  This program is open to any Texas high school rising senior (class of 2018) who is considered to be college bound.  

This year's Camp College will be held at the Southern Methodist University from June 5-7, 2016. 

The cost of the program is free to students. Camp College will provide buses for students coming from the Houston, San Antonio, and Austin regions.  Students from outside of the regions must plan on supplying their own transportation to and from SMU.

Space is limited, so submit your application as soon as possible. Application deadline is April 1, 2017.

Are you interested in a career in welding and metal fabrication?

Tulsa Welding School has several scholarship opportunities available for campuses in Tulsa, Jacksonville, and Houston.

• Candidate must meet all regular admissions requirements and be scheduled to start training prior to applying for a scholarship.
• Recipients must maintain a 90% attendance rate or higher for each course and maintain a “B” average or higher per course. Failure to maintain minimum attendance or grade point average may result in the probation and possible loss of scholarship.
• Loss of scholarship may occur if student changes start date.
• Candidate will be placed in class/shift based on availability. The scholarship is not transferable to another shift/program.

Click here for more information.

No essay, no minimum SAT/ACT or GPA scholarship Opportunity

Student Insights is one again sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college.  The program includes:

• One $4,000 scholarship
• Two $1,000 scholarships
• Ten $500 scholarships

It's quick and easy to apply:

• No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average
• No essay required
• No lengthy application forms
• No application fees

Simply logon to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will be announced in May 2017.

Deadline is April 22, 2017.

Student Insights is a market research firm helping colleges and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors. For more information about the company, visit www.studentinsights.com.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative Scholarship Opportunities

Starting February 1, 2017, Pedernales Electric Cooperative will be accepting applications for its 2017 scholarship program. The cooperative will award $100,000 in scholarships to high school seniors whose parents or guardians are PEC members. 

This year, we’re offering one special PEC Rodeo Team Scholarship to a student who would like to attend the Northwest Lineman College. Our first- and third -place wins by PEC lineworker teams at the 2016 Texas Lineman’s Rodeo made possible a full tuition and tools award to this program.

Details, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines for both scholarships, will be available on our website soon. The deadline to apply is midnight March 24, 2017.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please visitpec.coop/scholarship or email questions to scholarships@peci.com.

Find more scholarship listings HERE.

Do you intend to major in education?

Phi Delta Kappa International and The Greater San Antonio Chapter 1016 of Phi Delta Kappa is pleased to offer the Prospective Educator Scholarship to high school seniors who intend to major in education.

Deadline for applications is March 1, 2017.

Click here for the scholarship application.

Bandera Electric Cooperative Scholarship

Bandera Electric is committed to the leaders of tomorrow, and we encourage members and their children to work hard and follow their dreams. We offer scholarships to local high school and home-schooled graduating seniors and college students. BEC scholarships may be applied toward tuition, fees and expenses at any college, university, junior college, technical school or trade school

Each year, Bandera Electric awards ten $2,500 scholarships. Recipients of the scholarships will be chosen based on the following:

Financial necessity
Written essay
Participation in community/school activities
Winners are chosen by a scholarship committee made up of co-op members and are announced at local graduation and award ceremonies.

The scholarship program was established in 1999 by Bandera Electric Cooperative to encourage and assist in the educational pursuits of its members and their immediate families.  Since then, we have awarded $175,000 in scholarships!

Click here for the scholarship application, or come by the counseling office for a printed copy.

A completed application must be received/postmarked by 5 pm on Wednesday, March 1. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail. Completed applications can be submitted by email, mail, or brought to one of BEC's four locations.

More scholarship opportunities can be found here.

DUAL CREDIT APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY

Please refer to the Dual Credit Handbook found in the Counseling office and here for further details and requirements.

Application link updated 1/26/17 @ 12:20 PM

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Scholarship

The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority is pleased to announce the 2017 GBRA Scholarship program. Scholarships will be awarded to three high school seniors in the amount of $2,000 to be applied to ward expenses at either a two-year or four-year institution.

Click here for an application and guidelines that explain in detail the program and the criteria for selection. The scholarship award may be used to cover any college expenses. All graduating seniors meeting the eligibility requirements and residing in the GBRA service area are encouraged to apply. The GBRA service area includes the following 10 counties: Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Refugio, and Calhoun. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, disability, or national origin.

The deadline for applications to be submitted is March 31, 2017.

Please note: Scholarship applications must be on the GBRA application form or they will not be considered.

Find additional scholarship opportunities here.

Thinking about an out-of-state college?

Choosing where to attend for college is like finding a home for four years. These colleges offer overnight, weekend programs so prospective students can get up close and personal to the students and faculty that make up the college. Almost all of the opportunities listed here are expense-paid, while travel assistance can be requested for all others. We highly recommend that you visit your dream school (if it is listed here), as well as at least one safety so you know that you’ll be happy wherever you end up!

These are usually free or have a scholarship for travel if needed if it is not evident on the application (student needs to call and inquire).  Some of these are based on being a student of color/female depending on programming, and some take it into consideration, but don't require. 

Most of the dates are for 2016, but it'll give you an idea of what's available.

Click here & here for additional information.

Summer Program: University of Dallas

It’s one thing to read the Great Books…it’s quite another to experience firsthand where many of them took place. In that instant, history comes alive, and you change forever.

The University of Dallas Rome Program has been changing lives for over 45 years with a unique curriculum that combines intensive study of art, architecture, history, literature, theology and philosophy with travel that transports students to the very places where Western civilization first flourished and where Catholic intellectual and spiritual traditions continue to flourish today.

During their semester abroad, students make our Rome campus their “home base” while they travel to places like Florence, Venice, Assisi, Greece and, of course, Rome. They’ll read about Odysseus and Aeneas one day and walk in the footsteps of these ancient heroes the next. They’ll study the techniques used by Michelangelo while standing in front of the Pietà or gazing at the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. They’ll debate the works of Socrates and Aristotle while walking the same hills the great philosophers trod many millennia ago, experiencing the kind of context that can’t be found in a book and the types of insights rarely found in the classroom.

Click here for more information, or come by the Counseling Office for a brochure.

Boerne Performing & Visual Arts Scholarships

Boerne Performing Arts and Majestic Ranch Arts Foundation are pleased to announce an annual scholarship program that will benefit local students who are pursuing careers in the fine arts.

Promoting all aspects of a fine arts program, the awards will each be in the amount of $5,000.

The two awards are:
MAJESTIC RANCH ARTS FOUNDATION VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
BOERNE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION

Criteria to be considered for these scholarships is as follows:

• Student must be in their senior year of high school (2016-2017), planning to pursue a degree in Fine Arts at a college, university or fine arts school.
• Student must be a resident of OR attending high school in the following counties: Kendall, Bandera, Gillespie
• Student must be accepted and enrolled in a fine arts program at a college, university or fine arts school in the fall of 2017.
• Students must submit the following for consideration:
  – Completed application form (3 pages)
  – High School Transcripts (Attachment 1)
  – One page typed bio (Attachment 2)
  – Two Letters of Recommendation (Attachments 3-4)
  – Present a jury of artwork (visual arts scholarship) or Perform an audition (performing arts scholarship)
• All winners selected by the Boerne Performing Arts Scholarship Committee will be final.
• The scholarships are non-renewable.
• All scholarship checks will be mailed directly to the college, university or fine arts school.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete all required materials by the deadlines.

Completion of two parts will be required to be considered for the scholarship.
Part I: Application Form (Due March 17, 2017)
Part II: Audition/Jury (March 25, 2017)

All applicants will be notified of the scholarship winners within one week following Part II of the application.

Click here for online scholarship application or here for PDF download.

Find more scholarship listings here.