BROADWAY SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Counseling Department
April 2016
Volume 9
SENIORS – Please remember to inform your counselor and/or Mrs.
Morris of all scholarships you receive including those from your
college!
Important Dates:
April 7 – BRCC scholarship application workshop in Lab 233 during 2nd, 4th and 8th periods. All seniors with a GPA of
2.0 or higher are welcome to attend.
April 14 – ASVAB Score review
April 18 – American National University Field Trip
April 19 – VDOT Transportation Field Trip. Permissions slips must be turned in by April 11
April 22, 25, 26, 27 – BRCC placement test days. All day in Lab 233. Please sign up to take English and Math tests on
different days. See Ms. Dieber for more information.
April 28 – ASVAB score review
Don’t forget to come in
April 28 – Deadline to Register for GAR – BRCC will be here on May 5 to
register seniors for their fall semester courses. You must complete the
and sign our college
placement test or send in SAT scores ahead of time to participate.
board!
May 27 - 8:30 am Senior Awards Assembly in the auditorium.
Ten Tips for New Grads Entering the Workforce:
A US News article by Alison Green on January 11, 2012 offers 10 tips on how to be successful in your first job. The
article, adapted here, will help you analyze your behavior to see what changes you need to make before starting to work.
* Listen more than you talk. Soak up information about how the organization works, and the reasons why,
before you offer suggestions.
* Don't hang around only with people in your age group. Get to know older workers too. Your peer
group may be more fun, but coworkers who are a decade or more older than you can help with your career. (And
you might find out you enjoy their company too!)
* Don't become part of a workplace clique. As much as you might like some coworkers, be sure to
maintain professional boundaries. Don't get drawn into gossiping, and don't take on other people's workplace
battles just because you consider them friends. Too many young workers harm their own careers by gossiping
about work, or by deciding to dislike the boss just because a coworker does.
* Take mistakes seriously. There's nothing more frustrating than an employee who makes a mistake and
doesn't treat it like a big deal. When you make a mistake, immediately take responsibility for it, figure out how
you're going to fix it, and make clear that you understand its seriousness. Excuses, silly responses like "oops," or
no response at all make you look bad in the boss's eyes.
* Take notes. Your boss expects you to remember the specific instructions you were given--and that includes
subtle distinctions between points, not just the big idea. For most people, that means taking notes. While good
managers are happy to answer questions, they won't be pleased to answer if they've already answered when you
weren't bothering to pay attention.
* Don't use social networking sites and don't IM or text message during the workday. When you're
at work, you should focus 100 percent on work. There's no quicker way to make a bad impression than to be on
Gmail or FaceBook, or IMing or texting when you should be working.
* Do what you say you're going to do and by the date you say you're going to do it. Always, always
sticking to your word will establish you as someone who is reliable and trustworthy, on top of your game--and it's
such rare behavior that you'll stand out for it.
* Pay attention to the culture. This is hugely important. New employees who don't do this come across as out
of it. Are others always early for meetings? Do they take a real lunch or eat at their desks? What hours do most
people work? Is there a lot of chitchat during the day, or do people stay focused? Do people primarily use email to
communicate or do they talk in person?
* Be open to learning. You may have learned plenty of theory in your classroom, but you need outstanding
practical experience that comes from working. Stay humble and realize your first job will include a lot of learning.
* Thank people who help you. When your boss or coworkers take the time to help you with something, give
them a sincere thank you. People who feel appreciated are more likely to go out of their way for you again. If you
don't seem to care, they probably won't bother again.
All students: When applying to colleges/universities/technical schools and for scholarships, please
include the following:
♦ completed application
♦ any attachments needed (recommendation letters, fees, etc.)
♦ a transcript release form signed by a parent (if you are under 18 yrs. old).
All scholarship applications are returned to Mrs. Morris unless it is noted that the student is to mail the application. DUE DATES
for scholarships to be turned in to the Counseling Dept. are noted below; please do not use the date on the applications.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
AAUW-Harrisonburg Crystal Theodore Scholarship – Criteria: College Bound Senior Woman, GPA of 3.0 or higher, 2 letters of recommendation,
proof of admission to accredited college, community/school service. Award - $1000 to one BHS student. Deadline – May 1
Armenian Education Center Scholarship – Criteria: Essay on Armenian Genocide. Open to 9-12th grades. Deadline – April 4. Award - $1000
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship: Criteria – Plan to pursue an education in Nursing, including LPN/LVN, AND and BSN. Apply online by June 30 at
http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2016-aspiring-nurse-scholarship Award - $1000
Barbara Boyd Scholarship – Criteria: Financial Need; Community Service. Preference for those that have worked or will be working with the
handicapped. Award - $500. Deadline – April 22
BHS Athletic Boosters Scholarships – Criteria: Must have played or been a member of a varsity high school sport – including cheering, athletic
manager, trainer or statistician. Awards - $1000 to one male and one female. Deadline – April 29
Blue Ridge Community College - Criteria – planning on attending BRCC this fall. Apply online at https://brcc.academicworks.com/users/sign_in
you will then use your BRCC username and password. Many scholarships are available! Deadline – April 15
Broadway Lions Club – Criteria: Essay, Will attend a technical, vocational or community college. Award - $1000. Deadline – April 22
Broadway – Timberville Chamber of Commerce – Criteria: Essay. Two scholarships 1. Attending College/University $1000. 2. Attending a
Vocational School - $500. Deadline – April 22
Broadway – Timberville Rotary Club Scholarships – Criteria: Essay, leadership. Two Scholarships: 1. Attending College/University $1000 2.
Attending a Vocational or technical school $500. Deadline – April 22
Doris M Whitmore Scholarship – Criteria: Enroll Full time in a VA College/University, leadership. Award - $500. Deadline – April 15
Ella Agnew Scholarship – Criteria: seeking a nursing or medical career, plan to attend a VA College/University. Award - $1000. Deadline – April
22
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Scholarship –Criteria: Essay, leadership, recommendations. Award - $1000. Deadline – May 11. Must be turned into
a Good Neighbor Pharmacy. Nearest one will be Elkton or Staunton.
Harpine – Winoker Broadway Subway Scholarship – Criteria: GPA of 2.3 or higher; strong character, financial need. Award - $1000. Deadline –
April 22
Pendleton Community Bank –Criteria: Plan to pursue a career in finance, business or accounting. Award - $1000. Deadline April 15
Plains District Women’s Club Scholarship – Criteria: School and community involvement. Deadline – April 15 Award - $1000
Quota International of Harrisonburg - Criteria: Senior with a hearing or speech impairment or planning on working with the hearing/speech
impaired. Award - $2000. Deadline – April l8
Robert M Reedy and Jean S Reedy Student Scholarship – Criteria: For students that will be attending Blue Ridge in the fall. Needs based.
Award - $5000/year for 2 years to one BHS student! Deadline – April 6
Rockingham County Farm Bureau FFA Scholarship – Criteria: Must be in FFA. Preference given to those pursing an education in an ag related
field. Award - $500. Deadline – April 26 or mail yourself by May 2
Student View Scholarship – Criteria: complete a 10-20 minute survey about colleges in your area. Award – Various Awards Deadline – April 22
SunTrust “Off To College” Scholarship – Apply online www.offtocollege.info. $1000 award given out every two weeks from Oct 25 – May 9,
2015.
University Tutor’s Scholarship – Criteria: Essay Award - $1000 apply online at http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest
VABA Aviation Scholarship – Criteria: 3.0 GPA or higher; must be going into an aviation related program; essay. Deadline – April 22. Award $2000
Varsity Tutors Scholarship: Criteria: Essay apply online at http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
It is the policy of Rockingham County School Board to comply with all applicable state and
federal laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment and educational programs and
services. The Rockingham County Public Schools will not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, national origin, gender, disability, economic status or age as to employment or
educational programs and activities.
The mission of the school counseling program at Broadway High School aligns with the school vision which is: Working together
within a positive atmosphere to provide a foundation for lifelong learning.
School counselors, as professional school advocates, will provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program to address the
academic, career, and personal/social needs of all students. In unison with the students, staff, parents, and community members, the
school counselor will facilitate a positive, supportive, and culturally sensitive program that will ensure a school community that is a
safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for all.