BHS COUNSELORS

Susan Moore

Counselor for last names: A-D smoore@vanburenschools.net

Ben Kellum
Counselor for last names: E-K & Early College:
bkellum@vanburenschools.net

Kelli Robinson-Quick
Counselor for last names: L-R:
krobinson@vanburenschools.net

Shahna Currie
Counselor for last names: S, T & B.O.S Program: scurrie@vanburenschools.net

Jake Sweets
Counselor for last names: U-Z & Belleville New Tech
jsweets@vanburenschools.net

COLLEGE & CAREER ADVISING

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CREDIT RECOVERY

Please contact your counselor for recovery options.

TEST PREP RESOURCES

WELCOME TO THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Welcome to the Belleville High School Counseling Department! All students have access to counseling services.

Vision:

The vision of counseling in the district is to produce graduates who are career and college ready, know how to make positive choices and manifest the desire to impact their community and the world in a positive way.

The mission of counselors in the Van Buren Public School District is to provide academic, social, and emotional support to students as they grow and develop into lifelong learners.

Confidentiality Clause:

A student’s right to privacy and confidentiality is the basis for an effective counseling relationship. Confidentiality ensures that school counselors won’t share students’ disclosures with others except when the student authorizes it or when there is a clear and present danger to the student and/or to other persons.

As counseling with a student progresses, it may become beneficial or necessary for the school counselor to consult and collaborate with parents and or other school staff. The parent, student, or the professional school counselor may initiate the collaboration process. It’s the school counselor’s responsibility to reach an agreement with the student about what information to share with parents or other school staff, unless, of course, there is a clear and imminent danger to the student or others.

Counselors' Corner Google Classroom Join Codes

  • Class of 2025 - aolouee

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  • Class of 2028 - wdlfzov

AP Exam Information

Dear Parents/Guardians of BHS Advanced Placement Students,

We are very excited that your son or daughter has expressed an interest in signing up for an AP Class. 

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college level courses that are taught in our school, by our faculty. In May of each year, students will take the national AP examination for their corresponding AP course(s). The scale on an AP exam ranges from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Scores of 3, 4, and 5 may qualify a student to receive college credit from many colleges and universities throughout the United States (see specific college websites for their policies and procedures regarding accepting Advanced Placement credit). Taking an AP class in high school is FREE, so families only incur the cost of the AP examination, rather than the cost of an entire college course. Additionally, the rigorous coursework in an Advanced Placement class prepares high school students for the demands of post-secondary education. 

 * ALL STUDENTS WHO TAKE AN AP COURSE ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE AP EXAM IN MAY 2025. * The cost of an AP Exam per The College Board will be $100.00. If you qualify for free and reduced lunch a financial discount will be provided.   There is also a discount for multiple exams.

Click the link below to get started!
AP Exam Payment and Contract​​​

HOW DO I SEE MY COUNSELOR?

Typically, you may ask your classroom teacher for a pass to the Counseling Office.  Please reach out to your counselor via email with any questions you may have.  You may request a meeting in person or remotely.  

Quick questions can be answered via email or by phone. The number to the Main Office is 734-697-9133, and you can ask for your counselor. Individual email addresses are listed below:

WHO ARE THE COUNSELORS?

  • Susan Moore, Counselor for last names: A-D

  • Ben Kellum, Counselor for last names: E-K

  • Kelli Robinson-Quick, Counselor for last names: L-R

  • Shahna Currie, Counselor for last names: S-T and BOS

  • Jake Sweets, Counselor for last names: U-Z and BNT

WHAT IS THE FAX NUMBER?

Our fax number is (734) 697-6523.

A NOTE TO PARENTS 

The counselors would like to remind parents and students that we are here to advocate for the students and their needs. We would like to encourage parents to:

  • Contact the individual teachers first with concerns about assignments, grades or student progress.

  • Ask teachers for specific feedback and to offer specific recommendations/suggestions for improving academic achievement in their classes.

  • Contact counselors if grade concerns are not resolved.

  • Seek additional help from teachers before or after school…consult teachers to make appointments

  • Contact counselors if/when questions arise.

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

How to Best Help Your Student Succeed in High School:
Suggestions for Supporting Academic Success

Carnegie Math:
http://https://2013.carnegielearning.com/2013.07.40/auth/login2013.html

How to Ask for Help:
Many students struggle but don't know exactly where to start asking. Telling a teacher "I don't get it," usually does not result in any concrete solution, and can lead t miscommunication between the teacher and the student. Click here for an article with some great advice!

Local Tutoring Resources:
Dynamic Tutoring

CAREER AND COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES

Comprehensive Website to Explore Interests, Careers, Colleges, and Career Schools

This RESA website is an amazing resource for students researching Post secondary plans. 

See the College Adviser, Sydney Rosenblum, for help with making a college list, applications, financial aid, and scholarships!

Don't know what Career would best fit you yet?

Go to your google apps on your Chromebook and click XELLO and take the assessment!

Use This to Determine if your Grades/SAT scores will get you in! Big Future

New to the College Process? Increase your College Knowledge! XELLO

Here is the list of Michigan colleges and universities participating in Michigan College Month with free applications during the month of October!

BHS ENROLLMENT

Welcome to Belleville High School! The counseling office will be staffed through Wednesday, June 29 for enrollment. The office will reopen for enrollment on Thursday, August 10. The necessary forms are below. The required identification and other important information can be found on the enrollment form. Have a great summer!

Enrollment Forms

FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid
A Toolkit for Helping to Understand Financial Aid 

FastWeb
Financial aid, scholarships, internships and more.

FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Federal Student Aid PIN Site
"This Web site is your source of information for the Federal Student Aid PIN. Your PIN can be used each year to electronically apply for federal student aid and to access your Federal Student Aid records online."

TESTING OUT INFORMATION

If a student would like to attempt to test out of a course at Belleville High School, the following conditions apply:

  1. There are two test out dates each year: one in August and one in December.  Please reach out to your counselor for Test Out info. for the 2024/25

  2. Please check Michigan Gov to make yourself aware of curriculum and standards for each course.

  3. Sign up to test out with your counselor a minimum of two weeks prior to the test date.

  4. A student must receive a score of 78% or better to receive credit for the course.

  5. A student only receives ONE try for each subject.