
Alabama College Application Week is underway! Go to this post on our website for information on how to submit FREE college applications. And be sure to attend the college fair at Boutwell on Oct. 10 (details also in post). #SuccessStartsHere https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025



The Fall 2024 Title I Survey is open NOW through Nov. 15. Please complete the survey and help us improve our programs! Complete the survey at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/262558/p3265 or text SURVEY to 205-941-6585


College Application Week is here! Check out the flyers for each day's events. See Counselor Brownlee for any questions or concerns.



Thank you, SGA, for sponsoring Friday's great Pajama Day!











Next week is Alabama College Application Week! All week, it's free to submit applications to participating colleges and universities. Check our website for a list of institutions as well as codes to redeem fee waivers: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1797025
In addition, Birmingham Promise is hosting a College and Career Fair on Oct. 10 at Boutwell Auditorium starting at 10 a.m. where most colleges will be in attendance. Come get more information on straight to the workforce opportunities and post secondary planning resources. It’s FREE and students are excused from school for attending college fairs and campus tours.



Today, eligible students at Carver High School registered to vote and learned about the election process during a voter registration drive. These students will now be able to participate in their first presidential election next month! #SuccessStartsHere











Carver students from the Academy of Visual Communications had the opportunity to meet with award-winning journalist and storyteller Soledad O’Brien at the studios of WVTM NBC-13 recently. The scholars were able to meet seasoned professionals to motivate and guide the students in career and college options for TV production and get a behind-the-scenes view of a TV news production. #SuccessStartsHere


Our last community rollout meeting on the new BCS Strategic Plan takes place tonight at 6 p.m. at G.W. Carver High School. Please take this opportunity to join us and learn about our roadmap for the next five years!


It's GAMEDAY! 🐏
🏈 Carver Rams at Permian Panthers
🏟 Ratliff Stadium, Odessa, Texas
🕔 Pregame at 5 pm / Kickoff at 7 pm
📺 Streaming links at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1785140
#SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball


Playing in a game in Texas gave these Carver students an opportunity to visit Texas Tech University. What did they think about the campus? #successstartshere https://youtu.be/2xfzeO1uREY


Today, the Carver Rams football team had the opportunity to practice at the home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, while the cheer squad learned some new moves from the Tech cheerleaders. #SuccessStartsHere #highschoolfootball









Our Carver Rams football team, marching band, and cheer squad departed for Texas this morning. For many of these students, it's their first time flying in an airplane! #SuccessStartsHere









Our Rams are taking their talents to Texas for the Friday Night Lights Classic! Elected officials and community partners donated $125,000 to fund the trip for the football team, marching band, and cheer squad. Read more at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/article/1782575 #SuccessStartsHere









Students were having fun learning during Fall Intersession programs at Carver today! It's not too late to register your scholars for Fall Intersession. Go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession to register. #SuccessStartsHere









The fall senior parent meeting for students with last names N-Z, which was delayed due to inclement weather on September 12, has been rescheduled for October 3. Parents can choose to attend either the 9:30 AM meeting or the 4:00 PM meeting.


Do you have questions about college financial aid? The Birmingham Public Library Southside Branch is hosting a free FAFSA session from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26. For more info or to add to your calendar, go to
https://www.bhamcityschools.org/events?id=33692306


Fall Intersession begins next week! Register today at https://www.bhamcityschools.org/intersession #SuccessStartsHere



Yesterday, seniors in our NAF Academies attended the University of Alabama's Vision Day. In addition to touring the campus, students participated in sessions to learn about various colleges, hear from pre-law and pre-medicine students, and navigate the FAFSA and scholarship application processes. #ExcellenceistheStandard #SuccessStartsHere











Parents, the Scholarships page on the BCS website has been updated. Several opportunities have deadlines at the end of the month, so go to https://www.bhamcityschools.org/scholarships to see what your scholar qualifies for! #SuccessStartsHere


Congratulations to the J.V. Carver Football Team! They defeated Tarrant 40-0 last night. Camari Miller helped lead the way with a touchdown and an interception. Great job, Rams!
