Guidance Information

Upcoming Dates/Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Scheduling Information and Grade Level Presentations:

Students in grades 9-11 received their course selection sheets for the 24-25 school year on Monday, Feb. 26 and submitted them on March 1. The grade level scheduling presentations are included below and have been shared with students. Individual graduation plan and scheduling meetings will take place with students through March and April.  

Class of 2025:  BHS Scheduling 24-25 Class of 2025

Class of 2026 & 2027:  BHS Scheduling 24-25 Class of 2026 & 2027

Class of 2028:  BHS Scheduling 24-25 Class of 2028

Honors Diploma Requirements: Honors Diploma Requirements

BHS Career Pathways: https://www.bataviaschools.org/o/bhs/page/bhs-postsecondary-career-pathways

BHS Course Selection Guide for 2024-2025: Course Selection Guide 2024-2025

Batavia Local Scholarship Application for BHS Seniors:

Local Scholarship applications were distributed to BHS Seniors on March 4th.  A copy of the Local Scholarship Application has been emailed to all students, is linked below, and is posted on the website so that students who are not on the BHS campus have access to the application as well.  2024 Local Scholarship Application


2024-25 FAFSA Update:

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students entering or attending college for the 2024-25 academic year has been updated for 2024 and is currently having a "soft launch".  The website is up and running, but will be shut down occasionally for maintenance and updates.  We will continue to share information and helpful resources with students and families as we receive it!  Here is the link to a video that explains the FAFSA process and answers many of your questions:  The 2024-2025 Financial Aid Process

Here is the link to begin your students FAFSA application:  StudentAid.Gov


Updated Scholarship List: 

Another option to look at opportunities for additional funding for college is by applying for scholarships.  BHS Guidance updates this list regularly as new scholarships are shared with us.  Here is a link to the most recent list that is shared with all seniors: Scholarship List Updated 3/8/24


College & Career Information:

  • Access your Naviance account, which houses a variety of very important pieces of information, as well as being an essential tool to find valid and valuable career and college information.  Naviance is also how you request transcripts and recommenders for your college applications. For step by step directions to complete that process, click here.  In addition, you can find your weighted and unweighted GPA in Naviance - click on about me in the top right corner of your Naviance home screen, then click on my account. 

  • College reps continue to sign up to come into the building and meet with interested juniors and seniors.  If you have any questions about a certain college or are interested in possibly attending, register in Naviance to meet with the admissions representative.  

Felicia Grooms 

9th - 12th Grade Counselor A-L

grooms_f@bataviaschools.org

(513) 732-2341 ext: 7037

Beth Poling
9th - 12th Grade Counselor M-Z

poling_b@bataviaschools.org

(513) 732-2341 ext: 7036

Antoinette Hilton

Guidance Secretary

hilton_a@bataviaschools.org

(513) 732-2341 ext: 7271

School CEEB Code:  360335 

 

     Charting Your College Path

A Step by Step Guide 

Parent and Student Checklist

9th Grade Guide

10th Grade Guide

11th Grade Guide

12th Grade Guide

College and Career Links to Visit/Explore:

Ohio Board of Regents: State-Funded Financial Aid:   https://ohiohighered.org/

Ohio Means Jobs K12:  https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/seeker.aspx

Ohio Apprenticeship Opportunities:  http://apprentice.ohio.gov/

U.S. Dept. of Education: FAFSA on the web:  studentaid.gov

Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid:  http://www.oasfaa.org

American College Testing (ACT):  http://www.actstudent.org

College Board: College Board SAT online:  http://www.collegeboard.org

College Board Opportunity Scholarships:  https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

KnowHow2Go:  http://knowhow2go.acenet.edu/

Big Future:    https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

You Can Go:  http://youcango.collegeboard.org/

First in the Family:  http://www.firstinthefamily.org/highschool/Introduction.html

FastWeb: Free Scholarship Search Service:  http://www.fastweb.com

Scholarships.com Scholarship Search Database:   www.scholarships.com 

Next Step U:  http://www.nextstepu.com

Scholarship360:  https://scholarships360.org/

Ohio Tuition Trust Authority: Saving for College:  http://www.collegeadvantage.com/

DAR National Society Scholarship Program:  http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

College Scholarships for Students:  http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/ld.phtml

Greater Cincinnati Foundation:  http://www.cincinnatischolarshipfoundation.org/index

Online Education Database Scholarship Directory:  http://oedb.org/

Hispanic Scholarship Fund:  https://www.hsf.net/sign-up

African American Scholarship Opportunities:  https://edubirdie.com

College Scholarships for Native American High School Students:  http://www.collegefund.org

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF):    www.apiasf.org/

Scholarships & Resources:   https://www.salliemae.com/about/scholarship-opportunities/