Check out the Batavia High School Guidance Counselor website.
https://www.bataviaschools.org/o/bhs/page/guidance
Your Guidance Counselors are:
Felicia Grooms
9th - 12th Grade Counselor A-L
(513) 732-2341 ext: 7037
grooms_f@bataviaschools.org
Beth Poling
9th - 12th Grade Counselor M-Z
(513) 732-2341 ext: 7036
poling_b@bataviaschools.org
Career Information!
Deltec “Lunch and Learn”
BHS Guidance is holding another “Lunch and Learn” on March 5th with Deltec! This manufacturing company is located in Amelia with great job opportunities locally! The “Lunch and Learn” is set up for juniors and seniors to learn more about opportunities and options in the workforce with a specific company. During this lunch and learn session students will learn about training, job requirements, pay, opportunities for promotion and have questions answered. Students can sign up on the google form that will be sent to their email. Here is link to Deltec for more information about this company and available jobs: https://www.deltec-inc.com/industrial-jobs-and-employment-opportunities/
College Information!
Upcoming College Rep Visits to BHS:
The Christ College of Nursing - Feb. 27th
Mount St. Joseph - Feb. 29th
These rep visits are set up for Juniors and Seniors to get more information about colleges they may be interested in attending. Students can sign up in Naviance, or email their counselor if they would like to attend.
The Ohio State University - SHE Program
The Ohio State University is thrilled to introduce SHE (Summer Healthcare in Oncology), a transformative two-week virtual program designed to ignite the passion of young women in STEM, healthcare, and research. This exciting initiative, proudly partnered with the American Cancer Society and four leading cancer centers across the United States, seeks to empower high school-aged young women from historically underrepresented backgrounds in science or those residing in Appalachian Ohio counties. Dates: July 1st and July 8th through the 19th
Please go this link for more details and information: OSU SHE Program
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 undergone many changes, been updated for 2024, and is currently having a "soft launch". The website is up and running, but will be temporarily shut down occasionally for maintenance and updates. Any student that is thinking about attending any type of education/training after high school should complete the FAFSA - technical school, trade school, community college, public university, or private university. The FAFSA is what determines your eligibility for student loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships - thus, it is VERY important that you complete and submit it. Keep in mind, all students are at least eligible for student loans! We will continue to share information and helpful resources as they are received.
Here is the link to a short video that explains what the FAFSA is: What is FAFSA?
We have also included the link to a slightly lengthier video that explains the entire FAFSA application process and answers many of your questions: The 2024-2025 Financial Aid Process
The student, as well as the parents/guardians must have their own FSA ID to begin the FAFSA application process. Here is the link to create your FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
Lastly, here is the link to begin your 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 2/9/2024
