- Friday, 2/13: Last day to drop Semester 2 courses (drops after this date result in a “W” on the transcript)
- Friday, 2/13 to Monday 2/23: Online Course Registration in PowerSchool
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Friday, 3/6: Absolute last day to register for AP Tests (Stated directly from the College Board)
- Friday, 3/27: Last day to make changes to Course Requests
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| Semester 2 Add/Drop Period ending soon |
Second-semester Add/Drop will conclude on Friday, 2/13. If you are considering a change to your second-semester elective(s), please connect with your counselor as soon as possible—they’re happy to help! You can reach them by email, by stopping by the counseling office, or by scheduling an appointment using their booking link posted in Google Classroom. |
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Scheduling Season for the 26-27 School Year Is Coming Up!
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Online course registration will be opens from Friday, 2/13! Select your courses before Monday, 2/23, in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. To kick off the process, school counselors will be visiting English classrooms during the week of February 9–13 to review scheduling procedures.
Once students have selected their courses through the Parent Portal, they will be invited to meet with their school counselor to review selections. Additional resources can be found on the Scheduling and Course Registration page on the website. |
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Marking Period 3 Snapshot in the School Counseling Office |
The start of Marking Period 3 marks the halfway point of the school year! This is an important time for students to reflect on their academic goals and MP 2 progress so far. School counselors will reach out to students who failed any class in MP 2. All students may schedule an academic progress check with their counselor at any time by using their counselor’s booking link. |
| School Counseling Groups During Unit Lunch |
The School Counseling Department has been offering counseling groups throughout the school year during unit lunch. These groups offer a supportive environment for students to connect with peers, develop skills, and set or work toward personal goals. Students may join at any time; those interested should contact their school counselor directly. Currently Running Groups: |
- Art Unlocked Group
- Boys Group
- Cancer Support Group
- Unplug & Kick It Old School Group
- The Calm Collective Group
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Important Dates for AP Exams |
- Mar 06, 2026 - Last Day to Late-Register
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Please note: Students must join their AP classrooms in College Board and submit payment through Total Registration for an exam to be ordered. Please email: apcoordinator@brrsd.k12.nj.us with any questions.
To stay up on the latest AP Testing Information, join the AP Google Classroom: nxct7xpq |
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College & Career Counseling |
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| Senior Google Classroom Code: 5c2eyoy
Junior Google Classroom Code: bq54mdyl
Follow on Instagram @brhscollege |
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The Sophomore/Junior HS College Aid Prep Program |
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What Sophomore and Junior parents should know and be doing now.
- The impact of Test Optional/Blind going forward on the Financial Aid process.
- The Federal and State changes to College Financial Aid.
- Scholarships available before Senior year in High School.
- The impact of divorce and remarriage on Financial Aid opportunities.
- How to handle Rising College Costs.
- How to evaluate colleges based on the out-of-pocket cost.
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| The Senior College Prep Program |
When: Mar 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Virtual Presentation) This presentation will cover the financial aid process and the important items to consider before High School Seniors attend their Freshman year of college.
Register here: Senior College Prep Program Topics to be covered: |
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Getting ready for the Freshman year of College.
- Properly reading the award letter.
- Understanding the appeal process.
- How college loans work (Federal, State, and Private Loans).
- The Master Promissory Note & Entrance Interview Paperwork.
- Continuing scholarship opportunities.
- Dealing with the waitlist and rejection.
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FERPA and the HIPPA forms
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Raritan Valley Community College’s Center for Accessibility and Inclusive Education (CAIE) warmly invites your school to participate in our upcoming Transition to College event, taking place on: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Raritan Valley Community College Campus
This event is specifically designed to support high school seniors with IEPs or 504 Plans as they prepare for postsecondary education. We welcome Child Study Team members, School Counselors, Students, and Parents to attend. Registration Link: RVCC Transition Program Registration
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- Learn how to access academic accommodations in college.
- Gain insight into enrollment and support services.
- Receive practical success strategies for college life.
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Take a guided tour of our campus.
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| Juniors - February Lunch and Learn
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Topic: How to make the most out of your college visits/tours. Dates: February 12th, 20th, and 24th from 10:30-11 am in the career resource room in the counseling Office. Sign up via Mrs. Kaiser’s Google Classroom You can schedule a meeting with Mrs. Kaiser at any time to discuss post-secondary options (college, military, trade/technical schools, gap year, workforce, etc.). Please utilize the link in my Google Classroom under the classwork tab. Please refer to all of the resources available to you under the classwork tab as well for help with your post-secondary planning. |
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* For any Senior who does not intend to pursue a 2-year or 4-year college, please make sure you have met with your counselor to discuss your future goals, or see Mrs. Kaiser if you need assistance in creating a plan. |
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| Mental Health Consideration
Valentine’s Day can bring a mixed variety of emotions. With love in the air, it’s important to know that love is not just something reserved for others. It’s important for us to teach our students not only to love others, but to love themselves. Check out this article to help determine what your student may need to help them practice self-love.
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