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Our counselors offer guidance and support to students in kindergarten through grade 12. They are available to work with students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom.
The list of student services varies with the different grade levels, but the Counseling Center in Room 112 is here for all students with any questions or concerns.
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Miss Courtney Harnish
School Counselor / High Ability Coordinator
765-285-8499
caharnish@bsu.edu
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Scholarships
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Current Scholarship Opportunities:
- Khan Academy Breakthrough Junior Challenge for students 13-18 years old
- Oasis Recovery Trauma Awareness Scholarship for Seniors
- The Networks Scholarship
- PB&J Scholarship
- Dwight & Virginia Deen Schoeef Scholarship
- Mary K. Garr Scholarship
- The Ruth Glaser Bryan Scholarship
- Amburn Memorial Scholarship
- Harold Ellison Scholarship
- List of Scholarships for Indiana High School Seniors
- Storer Scholarship – Application and the Storer Scholarship Brochure 2020
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Top Topics for Seniors
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PowerPoint presentation – Preparing for College 101 – What should I pack, and how do I do laundry?
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PowerPoint presentation – Skype/Virtual Interview Skills
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PowerPoint presentation – How to Write a Resume
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2020-2021 Scheduling Resources
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Information about Special Schedule Options
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PowerPoint – Information about Internships
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PowerPoint – Information About Cadet Teaching
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PowerPoint – Information about Independent Studies
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PowerPoint – Tips for Taking Online Classes
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Resources
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Applying for college, SAT, and ACT
Summer Resources
- Ball State Summer Dual Credit Courses
- Purdue Summer Classes for High School students
- Conexus Interns Program (16+ years old)
- Oxbridge Academic Programs (Grades 8-12)
- Early College at the University of Alabama (High School)
- AMDA – High School Summer Conservatory in LA and NYC
- Penn Engineering Summer Academy
- NYU Summer Programs
- Miami University Summer Scholars Program
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- The Community Foundation scholarships
- BigFuture scholarship website
- FastWeb scholarship website
- RaiseMe scholarship website
- Scholarships.com website
- Niche scholarship website
- Scholarship Points scholarship website
- QuestBridge Scholars Program
Other College Resources
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High School Forms
- Independent Study Proposal Fall 2020
- Internship Proposal Spring 2020
- Cadet Teaching Application Spring 2020
- Muncie Area Career Center (MACC) Application 2020-2021
- Online Class Request Form
- Flex PE Credit Application
- Indiana Academy Class Request
- Burris High School Early Graduation Forms
- 2020-2021 High School Course Guide
- Dual Credit Online Courses
- Ball State Online Dual Credit Class Registration Forms
- Ball State University On-campus Class Registration Form
- Graduation Pathways Requirements List
- Service, Project, and Work-Based Learning Experience Rubrics for Graduation Pathways Students
- Burris Honors Society Application 2018
- College Visit Form
- List of Tutors in the Community
- List of Counselors in the Community
- 9th Grade Course Selection Forms 2020
- 10th Grade Course Selection Forms 2020
- 11th Grade Course Selection Forms 2020
- 12th Grade Course Selection Forms 2020
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Quick Tips
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More Online Resources
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High School
College Prep
- Seniors – fill out your 20-21 Senior Profile!
- Download our 2020-2021 Burris School Profile.
- Watch and listen to our Senior Parent College Information Zoom !
- Or click through the Senior College Information Powerpoint
21st Century Scholar Success Guides
Grade 10 Scholar Success Guide
Grade 11 Scholar Success Guide
Grade 12 Scholar Success Guide
Senior Bulletins
The Senior Bulletin is emailed to students at the beginning of every month. It provides a list of scholarship and financial aid information, with a listing of the school, major, criteria and deadline that relates to the scholarship.
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College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Code
Burris’ CEEB code is 152470.
This code is frequently requested on college applications and must be provided upon registration for SAT or ACT so that test scores will be sent to Burris.
Transcripts
Burris students can have their high school transcript sent electronically to colleges and universities at no cost through www.Parchment.com
Paper copies of transcripts can still be sent through regular mail at no cost and can be requested through the school counselor or the main office.
Dyslexia
Our current Dyslexia intervention program is Orton-Gillingham.
Title I Support
Burris Laboratory School strives to educate all students for academic success. Title 1 is a federal grant schools receive to meet the needs of academically at-risk students. Title 1 ensures all children have a fair and equal opportunity to obtain high-quality education to meet Indiana’s challenging performance standards.
Title 1 Complaint Resolution Procedures
Title I Parent Involvement Policy
LEA Report Card