BCIT MEDFORD NEWSLETTER
August 2017
Principal's Message
Can you believe that July is already over!!!
The BCIT Medford family would like to welcome our new students to the world of vocational education and congratulate them on selecting BCIT! Hopefully, our returning students are enjoying their summer break and preparing themselves for a successful school year.
The Medford staff has been very busy with several new programs and updates to existing procedures. The following will provide an update on several different items:
Dress code: The Dress code Policy at BCIT has been modified to allow the students more freedom in the colors and types of apparel that is acceptable. Please review the link in the newsletter to review the new dress code requirements.
Shop Moves and Renovations: Our Buildings and Grounds Department have been hard at work ensuring that the school will be ready to go in September. HVAC, Welding, Engineering, Drafting and Sports Medicine have all been moved to their new locations and are on schedule for the start of the year. The Cosmo shop is in the process of being transformed into a beautiful state of the art facility that will resemble top quality beauty salon. This project is also on schedule for September.
New additions to our programs: Drone Technology has been added to our Engineering Academy and Drafting Departments; Our IT curriculum is going through a review as we look to provide our students current industry related skills; BCIT will be enhancing our relationships with the local Trade Unions as different activities and site visits will coordinated with the related CTE departments.
Summer Reading and Math program: Parents and students are reminded to participate in the reward based Summer Reading and Math Program. Please visit the link in the newsletter to review the summer program.
Students are reminded that it is never too late to get involved in all of the different programs and activities that BCIT Medford has to offer. Please visit the Student Life section of the Medford homepage to see a full listing of the clubs and athletics that are available to our student body. Get the most out of your high school experience and GET INVOLVED!!!
There will be another newsletter in August that will provide addition information for students and parents. Please be sure to read the August newsletter as there will be vital information for the start of the school year (Genesis Access; Lunch Program; Athletics and student schedules).
The BCIT family would like to thank you for allowing us to help shape and mold your child’s future as we strive to create productive and successful citizens. Enjoy the remainder of your summer and we look forward seeing everyone in September.
Thank you,
Mike Parker
Principal BCIT Medford
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Medford Campus Summer Assignment
Dress Code Update
The purpose of this dress code is to prepare students for expectations of the world of work and to promote the image of the school district. The standards are (1) Workplace Preparation, (2) Safety, and (3) Professionalism. Students are urged to emulate the dress code of successful adults in the occupation for which they are preparing. All students are required to dress in a manner that reflects good taste, modesty, and appropriateness. Choice of attire should be made according to the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
Major Changes:
- Solid Collared shirts of any color are approved
- BCIT apparel, including BCIT Hoodies (excluding T-Shirts and Sports Uniforms) are approved.
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Student Parking Information
Student Driver's are required to have the following information in order to obtain a parking permit at BCIT-Medford:
1. Driver’s license
2. Registration card
3. Insurance card
4. License plate #
5. Signed and dated BCIT Parking Lot Rules and Regulations Form
When you are ready to register your vehicle please see Mrs. Chamberlain in the Main Office
Juniors...Online Financial Literacy Program
Steps for Setting your account:
Go to www.bcit.cc and Click on Choose a School (choose Medford Campus).
Under Important Links click on Financial Literacy and click on Student Login.
Enter your username and password (Student ID for both). Your home page has a list of the modules for your course of study.
The first time you login you will be given a benchmark quiz which will measure
your existing financial literacy level. The results will NOT be considered a part of
your grade. You must complete this preliminary quiz before starting on Module 1.
Complete the modules in the order presented by clicking launch next to the
module. Each module will take you about 20 to 40 minutes to complete.
Closed lock indicates that the module cannot be accessed or completed.
Open lock indicates that the module can be accessed.
Retake indicates that your instructor has approved a retake of the module
After a new concept has been introduced, you will be quizzed using a question to
test your understanding of the material. The correct answer will be displayed
along with an explanation of why the answer is correct. Once you have answered
a question and the correct answer has been displayed you will not be able to
return to that question again unless retake for module indicated.
You can read the content on the screen or listen to them over the speakers of your computer or both. The audio can be muted by clicking the button in the audio box. Font size can be adjusted by clicking on the magnifying glass under module list. A post-test is to be taken after all modules are completed. An electronic system will keep track of your score on each module and will provide you with the percent that you got correct. The points on each question accumulate to your total score for each module, so please take your time and read each question carefully before you answer.
You need to Login and Logout every time you use MoneySKILL. Remember, you
must always logout when exiting the course.
STUDENT SCHEDULING INFORMATION:
Student schedules will be available in the Genesis Parent Portal in mid to late August. Please contact the Guidance Department at 609.654.0200 ext. 8423 if you need access to the Genesis Parent Portal. Changes to student schedules after the start of the school year will only be considered for the following reasons:
- A data or statistical error in the schedule, i.e., two subjects in one period, no lunch, wrong grade level for English, etc.
- To meet graduation requirements or mandated program requirements.
- If student failed with scheduled teacher in the previous year and another teacher is available. Where necessary, such changes will be made at counselor discretion, and only after extensive review of the circumstances.
- Improper program/level placement, i.e., student is not in the course(s) as indicated on the course request form.
In all cases, except a clerical or data error, parental permission or parental awareness is necessary in writing before any change can be made. No course may be dropped after the first interim report is issued. Students may not transfer out of any class after four (4) weeks from the beginning of semester course and after nine (9) weeks from the beginning of a full year course.
IMPORTANT TESTING DATES
STUDENT-ATHLETE INFORMATION:
Any senior student-athlete wishing to compete in the NCAA Division I or II must complete an application through the NCAA Clearinghouse. Log on to www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org to register. You must complete this process to receive any type of athletic scholarship money! Student athletes are reminded to send their SAT and ACT test scores to the Eligibility Center by entering the code “9999” in the box when registering for the tests.
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION:
Looking for national scholarships? Complete the registration at www.fastweb.com to receive email notifications of scholarship programs.
Visit www.meritaid.com to find merit-based scholarship opportunities from colleges before you apply. This website can help students with merit-based scholarships from colleges that reflect your accomplishments and interests.
Another good resource for researching scholarships is www.finaid.org .
Paper FAFSAs will no longer be delivered in bulk to high schools. Students are able to obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov for faster processing. A PDF version of the FAFSA is also available for download at www. studentaid.ed.gov.
The US Department of Education sponsors www.studentaid.ed.gov, which provides helpful information on preparing for college, types of financial aid, determining who is eligible for financial aid, how to apply for aid with the FAFSA, and information on repaying your loans.
GENESIS UPDATE
The parent and student modules of Genesis are temporarily unavailable due to summer maintenance.
Incoming students and parents will receive an e-mail with their account information in mid-August. E-mails will come from genesis@bcit.cc. Please add this address to your safe sender list. Back-to-School forms will be available mid-August, with student schedules available shortly thereafter.
Congratulations to BCIT June Students of the Month!
June 2017
Grade 9: Mikaela Baker
Grade 10: Jason Matthews
Grade 11: Natalie Davison
Grade 12: Athena Morales
Medford Online Payment System...Get signed up!!!
Medford Tech is happy to announce that our online payments are currently active for General Obligation (ID’s, books, etc.) and various student activity payments (Homecoming, Activity Dues, Senior Trip, Prom, etc.). To make an online payment, please click HERE and create a MySchoolBucks account; then find your product and make a payment.
PLEASE NOTE THAT MY SCHOOL BUCKS IS NOT FOR SCHOOL LUNCH PAYMENTS!
All parents/guardians of freshmen students should create a MySchoolBucks account. Please reference the online user guide below for assistance.
Creating A Parent Account (Click link - scroll halfway down page and look for MSB link on right)
Please check out our online spirit wear store to get your Medford Tech apparel. It can be customized for any academic, career major content area, club/activity or athletic team. The items are shipped directly to your house. Please click HERE to take you directly to the online store.
Keeping Kids Active and Healthy Over Summer Vacation
Free from homework and quizzes, kids have plenty of time to play and relax their minds during summer vacation. Nonetheless, many parents experience some sort of struggle to keep their kids both active and healthy summer vacation. Whether this is due in part to a parent's busy work schedule or a child's fascination with watching TV in the middle of the day, there are so many excuses for why kids aren't active all summer long. The truth is that there are so many things that can occupy your kids' time over the summer months to keep their bodies moving and their minds thinking. Here are a few ideas for how to keep kids active and healthy over summer vacation:
https://www.ourfamilywizard.com/blog/keeping-kids-active-and-healthy-over-summer-vacation
Student Activities
Please take the time to visit our student-activity information during the summer. We encourage every student to get involved in at least one club/activity. Please visit both of the links below for more information.
Click here for the link to all the Medford Clubs
Building Renovations Summer 17
Welding Technology
Sports Medicine
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Computer Science
MEDFORD ATHLETICS
Fall sports (Boys/Girls Soccer, Boys/Girls Cross Country and Field Hockey) will begin on August 14th. The tryouts/practices will start promptly at 9:00 am and end at 11:00 am. The tryouts/practices will be Monday - Friday.
Student-athletes are asked to report to the back part of school (fields) for tryouts/practices.
All student-athletes must register online each season (fall, winter and spring) for athletics.
Click Here For Online Athletic Registration.
In addition, each student-athlete must have a valid physical and other required forms on file with the nurse’s office prior to participation in athletics. The school’s physician must approve all physicals completed by any private physical prior to final clearance.
Our school physician performs physicals at each campus twice a month. We recommend that student-athletes get a physical at school as this helps to streamline the approval process (less paperwork). If you plan on getting a physical at Medford Tech, you must call the athletic office and make an appointment prior to getting the physical.
For more information and updates about Medford’s athletics (coaches, schedules, required paperwork, etc.) please reference Mr. Jesse Pappler’s website. This can be viewed by clicking HERE.
We encourage all students to get involved in athletics. Especially as an incoming student, becoming part of a team is a great way to instantly make twenty or thirty new friends.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the specific coach or the athletic director.
Athletic Offerings
Sports Offerings Include:
Fall
Soccer
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Winter
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Spring
Baseball
Softball
Athletic Packet & Registration Information
A complete participation packet with signed consent forms must be submitted to the Athletic Department in order for a student-athlete to tryout in any sport. Packets are available on the school athletics website under the Athletic Director’s website. Please review the website for additional information regarding our programs. Please ensure to submit all required forms - click the link below for more information.
Sports Registration has moved on-line!!!
ALL Student-Athletes must register on-line to participate in any sport at B.C.I.T.
Click Here For Online Athletic Registration
A complete athletic participation packet with signed consent forms must be submitted to the Athletic Department in order for a student-athlete to tryout in any sport. Packets are available on the school athletics website under athletics on Mr. Pappler's website. Pleaser review the website for additional information regarding our programs. Please ensure to submit all required forms - click the link below for more information.
Click Here For a List of Coaches
SCHOOL TO WORK
Emergency Closing/Delayed Opening Procedures:
In the event of a campus emergency or inclement weather, staff members will be contacted via email, phone message, and text message. In addition, we will post a Special Alert Message on our website.
Staff Members, Help us Contact You.
Have you moved? Have you changed your phone number or email address? Please make sure to update your information with BCIT Personnel.
Students will be contacted using information stored in Genesis, our electronic student database. Parents should be reminded to ensure their contact information is up-to-date. Any changes should be reported to the main office of the student's school.