Good afternoon BHS Community-
Our first week back was an incredible success! We overcame the heat to start the new year, and with the arrival of our students, the school truly came alive. Classrooms were abuzz with activity and new ideas and our school-wide commitment to Rigor, Respect and Inclusivity was evident all around the school.
First some Thanks You's:
- Thank you for ensuring your student is here on time everyday! We had a very successful start to the school year with many students coming on time from the very first day ready to engage in powerful learning this school year. Please continue to support your student's consistent attendance and punctuality to school each day as we work to instill habits of mind that will serve our students well beyond their graduation from BHS.
- Thank you for checking in with your student regarding his or her new schedule, classes, and school experience. Our goal is 100% satisfaction, and your partnership helps us to ensure it. Questions or concerns regarding student schedules are important. Please reach out to the school with scheduling questions. Your call will be routed to the appropriate school administrator or Guidance counselor.
This week:
- With the return of more moderate climates, we will be enforcing the dress code for students. Some reminders: Bare midriffs, short-shorts, short skirts, excessive cleavage, undergarments, sleepwear, and clothing that is visually or verbally offensive is inappropriate for school. Leggings are permitted so long as the student's top reaches the student’s fingertips when their arms are extended out straight by their sides. Students who arrive to school in inappropriate dress will be asked to change their clothing or, upon notification of their family, return home. Our goal is to have all students in school everyday. Please continue to encourage students to dress appropriately for school.
- Homerooms teachers will begin collecting a $5 Student Activity Fee tomorrow during first period. This money is critical as it is used throughout the year to support activities, initiatives and resources for our students. Please enthusiastically encourage your student to contribute their $5.
- Our new tardiness policy, passed by the School Site Council last year, will go into effect tomorrow. Students arriving to school after 9am will not be allowed to enter. Please continue to support all students' timely arrival to school and class everyday.
- Students who have not yet reported to school by this Thursday, September 17 will be dropped from our roster. District policy states: Students who have 8 days of absences will be DNRd (did not report) and discharged automatically from the school. Please encourage your student to report to BHS as soon as possible to prevent this automatic action.
- Grade level assemblies for students will take place on the following schedule this week:
Grade 10: Thursday, September 17- 8:30-9:30am
Grade 11: Friday, September 18- 11am-12 noon
Grade 12: Friday, September 18- 1pm- dismissal
Students will meet the new Headmaster, be introduced to school wide expectations and policies, and learn about grade-specific opportunities in store for this school year.
I can hardly believe the first week is over. Please let me know how we can work together to make this week even better. Welcome back.
In Partnership-
Emily Bozeman
Interim Headmaster
Brighton High School
