I am feeling inspired! We had a great week at BHS! Let's start with the first annual Parent Shadow Day. We had nearly 40 parents show up to spend some time their student's classes and meet their teachers. A couple even ate lunch with their young scholar in the cafeteria. I think you know which of these two activities got rave reviews. I think this was a huge success. Rest assured that it will happen again.
I attended the Boston Scholar Athletes (BSA) Gala this week. Quickly, the BSA supports academics for all students through athletics. They do this in many ways, but most notably through the after school homework help program known as the Zone. Take a look at this video to get a sense for what they do.
"SPEAK", the multicultural potluck was last night. I already knew our students were talented, but I saw elements of their skills with cooking and the arts that I had not seen before. This too was a great success. Rest assured that it will happen again.
Finally, grades are in! Your student will receive his or her report card on Monday. You will receive a copy in the mail shortly thereafter. Of course, why wait for the mail when you can go online and see the report card? Follow this link to see how. You may also contact our Registrar, John Splaine (jsplaine@bostonpublicschools.org) for more information.
Have a great weekend!
Best,
Dr. T
P.S. Few schools look as beautiful as Brighton High in the spring. A 6AM photo below.
P.S.S. Summer is coming See below for a great opportunity.
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What have your Brighton High School students said about Upward Bound? |
The Boston University Upward Bound classes, support services and activities are designed to help students reach their academic potential and prepare them for college. Don't just take our word for it. Listen to what some recent Brighton High School student said about their Upward Bound experience. And to think, it was a Brighton teacher, guidance counselor or mentor that encouraged them to apply years ago. Who will you help at Brighton this year? Encourage your students to apply today.
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“Living on a college campus (at Upward Bound) is an amazing experience. I get to know many unique individuals who have profoundly impacted my life”
Son Vu
Brighton HS, Class of 2008 Graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Edward M. Kennedy Scholarship Recipient |
“I changed from being shy and uncomfortable around people to being comfortable and open towards other people.”
Esther Dejoie
Brighton HS, Class of 2013 Attending Fitchburg State University |
“…it was nice to have a support system regardless of the challenges I was facing.”
Geraldine Nieves
Brighton HS, Class of 2011 Attending Boston University Menino Scholarship Recipient |
“This was great because I was a step ahead of everybody else during the school year.”
Nicholas Campozano-Hill
Brighton HS, Class of 2010 Attending Lasell College Hispanic Scholarship Fund Recipient |
“As I said before and I will proudly say again; Upward Bound has been the most beneficial program I have participated in since I have moved to this country.”
Tevin Jarett
Brighton HS, Class of 2012 Attending UMASS Dartmouth Studying Accounting |
Boston University Upward Bound is a federally funded college preparatory TRIO program for potential first-generation college and low-income Boston Public High School students. The program serves 82 students who are recruited from one of four target high schools or one of five target neighborhoods. The high schools served are Brighton High School, The English High School, Community Academy of Science and Health, and Snowden International High School at Copley. The target neighborhoods are Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Roxbury.
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Boston University Upward Bound (UB) is now accepting applications from 9th and 10th graders from Brighton High School, and our other target high schools or target neighborhoods.
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