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I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
-Thomas Jefferson
Building AdministrationPrincipal – Mrs. WheelerGrade 9 – Mr. DravesGrade 10 – Mr. TaylorGrade 11 – Ms. BavaroGrade 12 – Mrs. Schafer
Guidance CounselorsMrs. Pizon* A-EMrs. Conway* F-KMrs. Keller L-QMiss Camino R-VMrs. Dumann W-Z
2011-12 Bell ScheduleWarning Bell-7:21
1st Period 7:25-8:152nd Period 8:20-9:10
3rd Period 9:15-10:05 4th Period 10:10-10:33 5th Period 10:38-11:01 6th Period 11:06-11:29 7th Period 11:34-11:57 8th Period 12:02-12:25 9th Period 12:30-1:2010th Period 1:25-2:15
AttendanceBoard Policy only allows up to 10 days of
excused absencesUnder the age of 18, truancy charges filed18 and over, loss of privileges including
possible withdrawal from classes and/or school, exclusion from extracurricular activities, loss of parking pass, possible non-participation in commencement exercises in June, etc.
College visit days – allowed 3 (must provide proof of visit and parent must call attendance line)
18 Years of AgeNO sign-in, sign-outs, calling yourself off just
because you’re 18.As long as you are living at home, your
parent is responsible for you and we must have parent permission for sign in/outs and absences.
Study HallThe procedure for attending the Media
Center for Study Hall has changed. You will electronically register for a time slot.
All information will be relayed during your Study Hall in August.
The Log In will be on the High School page.
Arrival/Dismissal from School/ClassesStudents arriving or leaving from school grounds
must sign in/out in their grade level office.Even with a note, students will only be permitted
to sign out after contact has been made with a parent or guardian.
Once a student has signed out he/she is not permitted to sign back in, unless he/she has a medical or court excuse.
Students are expected to be in their designated classroom at the beginning of each period. Those who are not prompt may be subject to disciplinary action.
Truancy/Class Cuts
Excused Absences/Sign Outs
Unexcused Absences/Sign Outs
Personal illness of the student;
Illness in the student’s family;
Death in the family; Quarantine for contagious
disease; Religious reasons; Pre-approved vacation College visits Court/ Probation
Babysitting Hair appointments Car or traffic problems Missing the bus Driving tests Employment interviews Senior "Skip Day" Oversleeping Monday after Prom Weekend shopping Attending non-school related
events Birthdays Outside employment, unless
through an approved program (Work Study, OWE, OWA, etc.)
Dropping a ClassA student may withdraw from a course within the first nine weeks without penalty, providing the students course load does not fall below 5 credits.
If a course is dropped after the first nine weeks a grade of “F” will be recorded.
Progress Book
Progress book: online grade bookStudents/parents can access grades
throughout the school year. Login remains the same throughout a
student’s career-unless he/she changes it.Forget login see Mrs. Coates (East Office) or
go to BHS webpage and use email [email protected]
ParkingAll unpaid school fees MUST be paid before
you can purchase a parking passAll cars must have parking passes displayed
by Thursday, September 1stNot in correct space, ticketed, possibly towedWinter weather – get close to your spotRight to revoke parking pass for academics,
discipline, abuse of privilegeBHS Administration has the right to search
cars parked in BHS lots
Cell Phone PolicyRules: Consequences:
1. Are not allowed on your person at anytime.
2. Are to be left in your locker or in your car.
3. BHS is not responsible for lost or stolen cell phones.
4. In the event of an emergency, your family will need to contact your grade level office.
First Offense-Confiscation of phone and parent must pick up. Cell phones will not be returned to student if parent does not pick up until conclusion of next school day.
Second Offense-All the above plus a Weds/Fri Detention.
Refusal to relinquish cell phone to staff member will result in suspension.
Dress Code Highlights1. Dresses, skirts or shorts must
be knee length(including Award Ceremonies, Class presentations, etc.). No Yoga Pants or Leggings.
2. Pants are not permitted to be ripped, shredded, torn or damaged. Pants must be worn at the waist.
3. Students are not permitted to wear any type of hat, headband or bandana. All hats must be kept in lockers from 7:25 – 2:15.
4. Students are not permitted to have unnatural hair color.
5. Coats-Must remain in lockers.
6. Shirts-Students are not permitted to wear halter tops, tank tops, tube tops or any top exposing the midriff or cleavage.
7. Clothing decorated with offensive, obscene language or gestures promoting drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, or violence are not permitted.
8. Failure to follow the dress code will result in you being sent to CLC for the day until rectified.
Bullying and FightingText messaging someone is the same as saying
it to their face! Even if it happens out of school it could have implications in the school building which means you can be disciplined.
If you are involved in a fight you will be suspended for at least 3 days of school. School work will not be allowed to be made up!
Charges may be filed with the Brunswick Police Department!
Prescription DrugsAll prescription and over the counter
medications must be handed in to your grade level office with appropriate paperwork.
You may not carry or store aspirin, prescription medication, cough medicine, 5 hr energy, vitamins etc… in your locker.
Violation of this policy will result in a suspension with a recommendation for expulsion.
EpiPens and inhalers must be registered with the grade level office.
Each student will be assigned a locker. Students are responsible for their school materials and personal property, thus lockers should be kept locked at all times.
Sharing of lockers and combinations is not advised.
Lockers are the property of Brunswick City Schools and therefore can be searched at any time.
Class ExchangesOn weather permitting days, students may
walk outside during class changes.All doors are now alarmed. The office is
notified whenever a door is opened.Reminder: cameras have also been installed.
IPodsStudents may not use listening devices
during instructional time and while taking tests or quizzes.
Misuse of an IPod can result in confiscation of the IPodMusic must not be heard by others.IPods are not to be used in the classroom.BHS is not responsible for lost or stolen Ipods.
Hall PassesYour agenda book has your hall passes for
the year. Students will ask their teacher for their signature and take their handbook with them to their destination. Once all lines have been used the student is out of passes for the quarter.
The cost of replacing your handbook is $10.00. If you need a replacement, see Mrs. Caso in the Athletic Office.
ID’sYou need your ID’s for books, media center,
and dances.Replacement ID’s are $2 and can be
purchased in the media center.
After School PolicyAll students are expected to exit the building
by 2:30 p.m. unless being supervised directly by a staff member.
Weight room is not open unless supervised by a BCS staff member.
The media center is open until 3:15 p.m.
Athletic EligibilityStudents must have received passing grades
in a minimum of 5 one credit classes or the equivalent
9th graders must carry a 1.8 GPA10th-12 graders must carry a 2.0 GPAAll requirements must be met in the grading
period immediately preceding.
Random Drug Testing• Participation by students in extracurricular
activities offered at BHS is a privilege, not a right.
• Students participating in extracurricular activities will be required to participate in a random drug/alcohol/nicotine testing program.
• Each student and parent is required to sign a form consenting to the random testing. If the “Drug Testing Policy General Authorization Form” is not signed, you may not participate in any extracurricular activity.
Physical EducationAll PE students will need to purchase a shirt.
Order forms will be available in PE class.There is a policy that permits students to be
exempted from PE if they participate in a sport, cheerleading, dance or marching band for two completed seasons.
If you have physical education and you change for class your belongings must be locked up! If you do not lock up your belongings you may have things stolen and it is not the schools responsibility.
Announcements Announcements will be posted in your Blue
Devil Mail account daily.Also, refer to our website for information-
www.bcsoh.org/highschool.Announcements will also be posted in
Guidance.
Student Log InNew this year:
First initial middle initial last name + grad year
Password: student id
Example: hjschafer2012 student id
Early ReleaseBe sure forms have been completed with your
guidance counselorBe prepared to present pass if asked by staff
member, monitor or guard upon leaving the buildingCan be revoked for discipline reasons, failing
grades, poor attendance, etc.Grades are the main reason why Early Release is
taken away…not passing required classes needed to graduate
When leaving the building after 9th period…no cells, hats, etc., until you are on the outside of the building
If you have an early release, you must exit the building within 5 minutes after the period ends, if found loitering, early release will be revoked
B.E.S.T. Senior ProjectAllows seniors the opportunity to work with a
community sponsor in areas of community service or career explorations during the last few weeks of their high school experience
3 Components: research paper, portfolio, oral presentation
Senior Project packets will be available in the East Office beginning on Friday, October 1
Senior ProjectEligibility includes, but not limited to: - passage of all parts of the OGT - final grade of C- or better in all classes - no more than 10 excused/unexcused
absences in any class - no in-school/out-of-school suspensionsSenior Project Presentations begin on Friday,
May 13
Final EXAMSAll seniors are required to take final exams
with the exception: - those who participate in B.E.S.T. Senior
Project - those who receive A’s for both the 3rd and
4th Quarter - those who take the AP exam (must meet
specific requirements and are put forth by AP teachers to be eligible to take AP exam and be exempt from taking final)
Attendance at Extracurricular EventsIt is your responsibility to follow the Student
Code of Conduct.Inappropriate behavior at extracurricular
events will result in removal from that event and possible future events.
Remember you are the building leaders for underclassmen, be good role models and show respect for our school.
Athletic Passes – 10 game pass - $30.00 and Blue Devil Unlimited Pass allows in all home games for $50.00.
Important Senior Dates(information can be found at www.bcsoh.org)Final Exams: May 22 – 24Last Day for Seniors: May 24Prom: May 25Commencement Practice: June 1Commencement: Sunday, June 3
Participation in CommencementGraduation is Sunday, June 3, 2012James A. Rhodes Arena at the University of
AkronParticipation is a privilege not a right!Decision to not allow a student to participate
in commencement can be determined by the administration at any time during the year.
Commencement for the Class of 2012