BVH Tigers Blue Valley High Counseling Department

Providing Academic, Social Emotional, College & Career Support for all students

Our Office

Updates & Announcements

Follow @bvhcounseling on Instagram for updates on college visits, scholarships, leadership opportunities and more.

Staff

April Henke

A-Dh

alhenke@bluevalleyk12.org

(913) 239-4817

Mary Glotzbach

Di-J

mcglotzbach@bluevalleyk12.org

(913) 239-4880

Kristin Stallbaumer

Department Chair

kastallbaumer@bluevalleyk12.org

(913) 239-4873

Candy Moore

K-Q

cdmoore@bluevalleyk12.org

(913) 239-4820

Chris Hansen

R-Z

wchansen@bluevalleyk12.org

(913) 239-4818

Moe Edmonds

Social Worker

medmonds@bluevalleyk12.org

(913) 239-4823

Todd McCarthy

Psychologist

tmccarthy@bluevalleyk12.org

(913) 239-4847

Jayme Lock

Administrative Assistant

jllock@bluevalleyk12.org

(913) 239-4816

Mary Urso

Registrar

murso@bluevalleyk12.org

(913) 239-4806

How to See Your Counselor

Stop by the Counseling Office
- If your counselor is unavailable, Mrs. Lock will help you set up an appointment
- If it is an emergency, we will connect you with another counselor/staff member
- Email or call directly
Send a message via Canvas
Call the Counseling Office at 913-239-4816

Schedule Repairs

Schedule Repair Form Fall 2023

After the Start of the Semester:

Level Changes

Level changes can be pursued following conversation with student, family, teacher, counselor and administrator
Forms for a level change can be picked up in the Counseling Office
After all signatures are gathered, the form is to be returned to the counselor for processing

Dropping a Class

Students can drop a class for a STUDY HALL following conversation with student, family, teacher, counselor and administrator
Students have until the 11th week of the semester to drop a class
A 'W' will be added to the transcript
Forms can be picked up in the Counseling Office
After all signatures are gathered, the form is to be returned to the counselor for processing
After the 11th week, students must remain in the class
**Students dual-enrolled in a JCCC class are responsible for dropping the college course based on their respective deadlines**

Virtual Building Tour

Check out our BVH Building Tour to find your way around!

Enrollment

New Students

Students new to the Blue Valley District will need to start with registration.

Class of 2028 Enrollment Information

Enrollment Night Staff Presentation

Course Selection for Next Year

All information regarding class research, graduation requirements, course selection and online course submission can be found on the BVH Enrollment Page.

Summer Education

Summer Virtual Education & Credit Recovery will provide information to students looking to take classes over the summer.

High School

Programs

Academic Support

BVH has a variety of academic interventions to assist students. Reach out to your counselor with any questions:

During School

Before/After School

Outside of School

Interventions & Support

Test Make-Up

Tues/Thurs 7:30-8:30 am

Academics First

ELA, Math & Science Tutoring

Mon-Thurs 3:00-4:00 pm

Library

BV District & BVH Tutor Lists

Local Academic Programs

Test Prep Resources

ACT/SAT/PreACT

Exam	When is it taken?	How is score used?	Additional Info
	Provided to all 9th grade students on Oct. Test Day	Baseline ACT data for student use; not submitted to colleges	PreACT At-a-Glance
	- PRACTICE exams provided to 10th & 11th grade students on Oct. Test Day - National Exam provided to all 11th grade for FREE in February @ BVH - Students can elect to register and take the exam on ACT National Test Dates	- ACT or SAT score required for college admissions to many (not all) universities - ACT or SAT score required for scholarship consideration at many universities - Student selects which scores to submit to schools using ACT or College Board student portal	Test Optional Admissions Sending ACT Scores
	- Students can elect to register and take the exam on SAT National Test Dates	- ACT or SAT score required for college admissions for many (not all) universities - ACT or SAT score required for scholarship consideration at many universities - Student selects which scores to submit to schools using ACT or College Board student portal	SAT vs. ACT: Which Test is Right for You? Sending SAT Scores

Advance Placement (AP)

AP Courses

Five Benefits to Taking AP Classes in High School

AP Exams

Three Reasons to Take AP Exams

AP Exam Schedule

How to Register and pay for an AP Exam

College Board Exam Policies & Guidelines

Canvas Support

Canvas is our Learning Management System where students access course materials, submit work, view calendars and communicate with staff.

Blue Valley's Blended Learning page provides support with setting up and navigating Canvas as a student and parent. It also includes a Parent/Family Canvas Orientation Course.

Community Service

Community Service is NOT a requirement for graduation, however, BVH takes pride in our altruistic community.

Keep checking our the Community Service page for up-coming school-wide and on-going local opportunities to get involved.

College Credit Options

Blue Valley's Earning Credit While in High School page provides information on the various ways students can earn college credit during their time at BVHS.

JCCC/Baker Concurrent Credit Information for BVH Students:

JCCC College Now Information

Baker University Concurrent Credit Information

PSAT/National Merit

The PSAT is taken on the National Test Day in October at BVH
Registration and payment are completed through ParentVue and must be received by the last Friday in September
10th grade students can sit for the exam for practice
11th grade students who take the exam are eligible for scholarship consideration through the National Merit Scholarship Program
Scores are released online at the beginning of December
Visit The College Board for more information regarding the exam

Jobs for HS Students

Employment opportunities that are shared with BVH will be posted on the Job Opportunities for High School Students page.

Leadership Opportunities

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College

Research

College Preparation Timeline

Reference the following College Preparation Timelines and College Planning Presentations to assist in the application process.

The Kansas Admissions Guide provides important dates and resources for all the Kansas colleges in one place!

Xello

SENIOR XELLO INFORMATION

College Visits & Fairs

Visiting Campus

A key part of deciding which college to go to is finding a good fit. And a great way to get more information is to visit the colleges in person.

Of course, visiting colleges may not be possible for everyone, but it’s a good idea to make the trips, if you can. It can help you determine whether a college is the right place for you.

A campus visit is your opportunity to get a firsthand view of a college. A college catalog, brochure or website can only show you so much. To really get a feel for the college, you can walk around the quad, sit in on a class and visit the dorms.

50 Questions to Ask on a College Visit

BVH College Visits

College Fairs

If students are new to college research, are unsure of where they want to go, or want an efficient way to get information about a lot of programs, consider visiting a College Fair. There are many local fairs added to the list throughout the year.

This College Fair Checklist has advice on what to do and what questions to ask.

Virtual Options

Many universities offer virtual visits if getting to campus is not an option. Prospective students can also find a lot of information online about colleges. The College Tour channel is a great place to find a variety of videos regarding college research and campus life.

Athletics

Students considering athletics in college need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

These Division I & Division II worksheets can assist you in monitoring your progress in completing NCAA initial eligibility standards.

Use the BV High School Programming Guide and NCAA High School Portal to determine which BV courses are NCAA approved. **BVH code is 172820**

College Admissions Representatives

Do you have questions specific to the college? Contact the school's admissions representative. Here are contacts for some of our local colleges:

Kansas State (Links to an external site.) University of Kansas (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)Johnson County Community College (Links to an external site.)

Emporia State University (Links to an external site.) Fort Hays State University (Links to an external site.) Pittsburg State University (Links to an external site.) Wichita State University (Links to an external site.)

Many colleges open their application windows in July and have scholarship consideration deadlines for November or December 1st. Late summer/early fall is the best time to get applications completed!

Paying for School

Financial Aid

Visit our Financial Aid Resources & Events page for instructions on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), local FAFSA events, and other information.

College-Offered Scholarships

College Scholarships

Colleges are often the largest source of financial support for students:

Research opportunities online
Contact the college to see if other scholarships exist through particular departments or for specific majors
Be aware of scholarship application deadlines at each college
Many college scholarships are renewable by meeting certain criteria

Local Scholarships

Local Scholarships

Local scholarship opportunities are updated in Xello throughout the year
Most are one-time awards
There is no limit to how many students can pursue
This list is not limited to all the opportunities throughout our region; use this as a starting point to then explore other companies/organizations/clubs for potential opportunities

National Scholarships

National Scholarships

Organizations throughout the country offer many scholarships. The list of College Scholarship Resources offers a variety websites to help begin the search.

Applications

School Profile

Some applications will ask for specifics about BVH (demographics, number of AP courses, graduation rate, etc.). Please reference our BVH Profile for that data. **Blue Valley School District does NOT rank students**

Adding Colleges to Xello List

For the Counseling office to send transcripts and other materials to colleges, students must add the schools to their Xello list.

Common Application

Use this GUIDE to assist with matching your Common App with Xello.

Transcript Request

Transcript requests are made through Xello. Follow the Transcript Request Instructions to complete the process.

Recommendation Letters

Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to request letters of recommendation from teachers in Xello.

Career

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Career Assessments/Inventories

Xello Career Search Tutorial

Military

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Johnson County Career-Ready Programs

Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to enroll in career programs through Johnson County Community College.

For more information about the programs, visit the JCCC Career-Ready Programs page.

Strengths Explorer

Well-Being

Student Well-Being

Blue Valley's Student Well-Being website has resources for a variety of topics for students and families.

The Kansas Support Group online database contains more than 2,500 local and national support group resources. Groups and resources can be searched by topic and/or by county. Topics include medical conditions, disabilities, relationship issues, parenting, grief, abuse, caregiving and addiction, among many others.

Mental health providers in our area can also be found on our Resource List and through the Psychology Today website.

Mental Health/Alcohol & Drug Treatment Resources

Blue Valley's Emergency Mental Health Resources can offer support for immediate mental health assistance.

For families needing assistance with substance abuse, dating or physical violence, homelessness or legal concerns, the Community Resources for Youth page lists a variety of programs/hotlines/websites.

The Kansas Support Groups database offers access to numerous organizations, treatment centers and support groups for a wide-range of issues.

Financial/Community Support for Families

United Way 211

The United Way of Greater Kansas City (UWGKC) maintains a comprehensive database of thousands of local and national community resources. You can find information on services for COVID-19, food, clothing, and shelter, as well as for more complex needs like health care, mental health, education, and employment. Contacting 2-1-1 is free and confidential. Language interpretation is available.

The district has also compiled lists of Financial Resources and Community Assistance Resources.

Suicide Prevention

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States.

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

Blue Valley's Well-Being website includes information to recognize the signs of depression/suicide and how to access help.

Blue Valley High School has an active Sources of Strength club that uses students to educate peers on suicide prevention and to recognize their own sources of strength.

#Zero Reasons Why and #Give Me 20 are local programs that offer education and support surrounding suicide prevention.

Reach out to the Mental Health Team (counselors, social worker, school psychologist) with questions regarding these programs or how to get help.