Demographics have shifted to increase the proportion of high school students who are poor and poorly prepared for college. Efforts to provide equal access to higher education in the 1960's and 70's have given way to a widening gap in the 1980's and 90's. While reports like this are cause for real concern, this is all the more reason for families and students to take advantage of college planning opportunities. Over 80 high schools in Washington have committed to send this newsletter home to families in order to provide some of that help. The goal of this publication is to provide students and families with tools and expertise to make education beyond high school more accessible.
Careful planning is essential for success in higher education today.
Welcome to BHS for 1996-97. The Pacific Northwest has placed a strong value on education for many years. In the 1990 U.S. Census, the following levels of education were reported. While not everyone is attracted by a military career, The U.S. Armed Forces works hard to reach those who are. Students who consider military service following high school have two options.