BFHS BlueJay Beat
JUNE 2019
BONDURANT-FARRAR HIGH SCHOOL CORE VALUES
- Communicate and Collaborate Effectively
- Solve Problems
- Persevere
- Be Culturally and Socially Respectful
Wow! Where did this school year go??
How is it that we have already reached the end of another school year? It seems to me that each year goes by quicker than the last! Do you feel that way, too? Even with the school year going by so quickly, I’m still amazed in all that we have accomplished as a school this year.
On Thursday, May 16th, we held our annual all-school senior "send-off" assembly to recognize our seniors for their continued leadership over the past four years and to celebrate their many accomplishments.
Hiring was in full swing this past spring and there will be some new faces to begin the new year. We are excited for what the 2019-2020 school year has to bring and we are excited for them to join our BFHS team. They are as follows:
- Rick Dobesh - Business (MS/HS)
- Katherine Gable - Social Studies
I also want to say a big THANK YOU to all the parents for your support and hard work put in this year to help our school and your children succeed! You help to make BFCSD a great place to be...
Have a GREAT Summer!
Respectfully,
Erik Garnass
@erikgarnass
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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
- Phone calls will be directed to voicemail while offices are closed.
- Voicemail will be monitored as soon as possible.
- If you plan to visit, please call before doing so to ensure someone is in the office.
Note: High school office will be CLOSED July 1st - 5th
WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AT BFHS??
2ND ANNUAL SENIOR GRAD WALK
CONGRATS & BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2019!
High school graduation means you passed all four years of high school. It means you got your diploma. It means you can go to college, or to the armed forces or to work. It means four years of memories starting to come to a close. It means you’re about to have the summer of your life with your best friends. And then three months later, start classes at your dream school or moving on to another phase in your life.
On Sunday, May 19th, we celebrated 122 seniors that made their walk across the stage to receive their Bondurant-Farrar HS diploma.
It’s interesting that the graduation ceremony is referred to as a COMMENCEMENT ceremony. Commencement means beginning. So graduation is NOT the end of something as much as it is the start of something…hopefully something new, exciting and fresh. It means there is an OPPORTUNITY for YOU to become something you dream about. I’ve thought about this many times as a teacher/administrator and participating in graduations yearly. Young people go through 13 years of school not necessarily to complete something as much as setting the table for themselves to accomplish something great.
You ALL will forever be "Bluejays!"
Congratulations to each of you and best wishes from the entire BFHS staff!
STUDENT OF THE MONTH - May
Congratulations to the following students for being recognized as May Student of the Month in respective departments:
Art: Riley Ingle
CTE: Devin Rinehart
Lang Arts: Payton Rowe
Math: Kinsey Hanrahan
Music: Madisen Padgett
PE/Health: Grainne Smith
Science: Cara Figenshaw
Social Studies: Allie Mayer
World Lang.: Nolan Meyer
2nd SEMESTER "A" HONOR ROLL - 3.5 and ABOVE
Jaycie Aanonson, Kaylee Adkins, Payton Agans, Kendall Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Rylie Anderson, Benjamin Auxier, Erin Bailey, Holly Bailey, Macy Bailey, Wyatt Bailey, Gabriel Barkema, Ethan Bartimus, Lacey Beck, Julia Bell, Tysung Beresford, Taylor Berggren, Toby Berggren, Valerie Beukema, Kaelan Bohn, Megan Boyd, Justin Burgett, Richard Burke III, Brandon Bush, Faith Carlson, Vyctoria Carroll, Kamryn Carter, Brody Caswell, Cheyenne Charleston, Laurel Christensen, Jordan Clark, Eli Clayton, Zachary Clifford, Jordan Collins, Noah Coy, Tobias Coy, Hayden Crawford, Alexis Crook, Brielle Culbertson, Rachel Currant, Kirby Daniel, Trevor Davidson, Annika Dearden, Ellie DeCosta, Emma DeCosta, Kameron Doughman, Jessica Duffy, Presley Dvorak, Ryan Eckert, Jacob Edenburn, Taylor Edgington, Hailey Edwards, Addison Ehlers, Cade Eichmeyer, Olivia Elrod, Carter Engelbrecht, Bailey Ensminger, Isaac Ensminger, Emily Erhardt, Keegan Ernst, Kaiman Essink, Rachael Everly, Alyssa Fick, Cadee Figenshaw, Cara Figenshaw, Chase Fiser, Katherine Fogarty, Jasmine Frakes, Maya Frakes, Aidan Freese, Ella Freese, Avery Fried, Jana Friedel, Sheridan Friedrickson, Samuel Fuller, Kolby Gilroy, Alyssa Guertin, Cody Hall, Brenna Hamborg, Thomas Hamborg, Natalie Hamlin, Madelyn Hansen, Tyler Harms, Jenna Hayworth, Caden Heidebrink, Jackson Hill, Claire Hintz, Sarah Hintz, Grace Hintze, Hope Holzworth, Hugh Holzworth, Madison Hoover, Mariah House, James Hoyle, Emma Hutchinson, Austin Ingle, Brittany Johnson, Grace Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Garrett Jones, Kylie Kelderman, Devon Keuning, Jack Keuning, Brooke Kiley, Benjamin Klehm, Tyler Klemme, Caitlyn Knebel, Sam Kober, Rachel Kramer, Kelsey Kreuder, Oscar Kruse, Katelyn Lappe, Alea Lause, Alana Letzkus-Krumel, Aubrey Levenhagen, Garrett Levenhagen, Aiden Lewis, Cash Lilly, Bailey Liske, Chloe Little, Raegan Little, Simon Long, Lauren Lorentzen, Elizabeth Lozano, Kaeden Lozano, Allie Mayer, Abigail McCaslin, Lydia McCleary, Sam McClintock, Kendra McDaniel, Maya McDaniels, Natalie McDaniels, Connor McDonald, Regan McDougalle, Trey McDowell, Jackson McGovern, Neah McGovern, Rachel McKern, Lauren Meier, Carter Meislahn, Nolan Meyer, Hannah Middelanis, Devin Miller, Mia Miller, Alexandra Miner, Lana Miner, Maelyn Mitchell, Mara Moeller, Delaney Moore, Harrison Morris, Skylar Mullen, Megan Murphy, Jordan Nelson, Katelyn Nelson, Koby Nelson, Cole Nicholson, Emily Nicholson, Carissa Noland, Gabe O'Brien, Grace Omundson, Paige Oppedal, Ethan Osborn, Lauren Osborn, Regan Osborn, Madisen Padgett, Gretchen Patterson, Aleyah Paxton, Malai Peffer, Kade Pitzen, Gabe Ploeger, Leah Presnall, Cainan Ralph, Kipper Riemersma, Paul Riemersma, Devin Rinehart, Noah Robben, Payton Rowe, Amari Scheeler, Jacquelynn Schwager, Ajene Scott, Jacob Seitzer, Kaylee Seitzer, Emily Shafer, Margo Shafer, Maya Shilling, Trenton Silvers, Payton Smith, Ryan Snider, Jaeni Sprague, Riley Standing, Ethan Swartz, Alex Swift, Joshua Tegeler, Mason Thomas, Cameron Thrap, Elise Thrap, Macy Thurlby, Seth VanBaale, Kaiden VanHoozer, Landon Wahe, Casi Waterhouse, Brant Watson, Rozlynn Weaver, Jordan Wehmeyer, Cameron Welch-Groves, Ethan Wengert, Oskar White, Matthew Williams, Reagan Wilson, Caleb Wirtz, Brooklynn Wright
2nd SEMESTER "B" HONOR ROLL - 3.0-3.499
Madison Agans, Jaxon Arns, Gloria Bailey, Corrie Baker, Alexis Bedier, Andrew Beeman, Alexa Bell, Gavin Bennett, Brett Beukema, Ryan Boston, Bailey Brewer, Avery Britt, Abigail Bruce, Brianna Bruere, Ethan Burke, Mason Burright, Josie Carter, Nicholas Chalfant, Nathan Clark, Isabella Clos, Cade Collison, Camden Coon, Hunter Cross, Joshua Doty, Kiana Drabek, Ashleigh Drake, Kanon Ekstam, Monica Espino, Cody Foster, Chloe Fredericksen, Jenna Fuchs, Jacob Gibney, Riley Gilroy, Ethan Goes, Kyleigh Guthridge, Dylan Guyer, Caleb Gymer, Abigail Hall, Amber Halligan, Kinsey Hanrahan, Macy Harban, Dakota Harris, Cody Hay, Saje Hellstern, Jack Herman, Grace Heydon,Sawyer Hildreth, Molly Hormann, Griffin Hughes, Lilly Hummel, Charles Hutchinson, Lindsey Jackson, Tyler Johnson, Lauren Jones, Zoey Jones, Jayden Kelderman, Caitlyn Kirby, Chloe Klein, Jalen Kruse, Kristina Kuhlmann, Neal Larsen, Emma Lause, Colby Lillegard, Hannah Liske, Nicolas Lohse, Joseph Looft, Annalyse Magneson, Garrett Malaise, Lily Mannebach, Riggs McDougalle, Grant McIntosh,Cameron Meislahn, Braden Miller, Kennedy Miller, Dawson Minor, Madison Montgomery, Eden Mullen, Mason Murphy, Brett Nelson, Jessena Neumann, Jacob Orth, Tyler Pallwitz, Jackson Peltz, Haleigh Penton, Alexia Plumb, Colton Plumb, Lilliana Pollard, Campbell Ralph, Abigail Ramsey, Evan Reha, Drew Rinehart, Micheal Robey, Brody Sandin, Kaleb Scott, Lauren Shinogle, Sean Shipler, Donovan Smith, Grainne Smith, Porter Smith, Konnor Steinick, Nolan Sullivan, Karsyn Taylor, Kaitlyn Tidman, Joel Torres, Benjamin Trulson, Tristan Trunnel, Aiden Turner, Brock Turner, Andrew Ulmer, Brenden Van Gorp, Brady Wagoner, Emma Wahlert, Jackson Weaver, Preston Weber, Olivia Wendt, Lain Wilson, Kinsey Zvokel
RaiseME
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BFHS School Counseling Department
Looking ahead
June 3 - New Student enrollment for 2019-2020 open in Infinite Campus
July 1 - Re-enrollment for 2019-2020 opens in Infinite Campus/payment acceptedAugust 14 - New Student Meet and Greet (2:00-3:30 pm)
August 15 - Schedule Adjustments (12:00-3:00 pm)
August 21 - Open house (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
August 26 - First Day of School (2:00 pm dismissal)
September 2 - Labor Day, No School
October 14 & 17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, 2:00 pm dismissal)
October 18 - PD Day, No School
October 29 - End of Quarter 1
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 23 - January 1, 2019 - Winter Break
January 17, 2019 - End of Quarter 2, Semester 1
TRANSCRIPTS/GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Please look on Infinite Campus at your child’s semester grades and have your child review their transcript with you so that you understand how many credits they’ve achieved thus far.
A total of 48-semester credits are required for graduation. Each semester class is worth one credit, except PE, which is one credit for both semesters. In order to ensure that your education will be well-rounded, courses will be required in the following subject areas some time during your high school career:
Needed for Graduation: (All taken while in high school)
- 8 semesters credits of English
- 6 semesters credits of Math
- 6 semesters credits of Science
- 6 semesters credits of Social Studies
- 4 credits of Physical Education
Required Courses:
- English 9
- English 10
- English 11
- Algebra I
- Health
- Personal Finance
- Physics & the Universe
- Biology
- American History
- American Government
- Physical Education
Schedule Changes
Students who have conflicts in their schedule with the courses they requested for the 2019-2020 school year will meet with their counselor in May. Students will be able to pick up a paper copy of their schedule once the registration process has been completed over the summer. We will hold office hours in August for any schedule changes that need to be made, so please check your email in August for days and times. The following reason to make a change and not make a change was shared with students during the registration process:
Reasons Not To Make A Change:
- I want a different teacher
- I want a different lunch
- I don’t know anyone in the class
- I wanted PE at the end of the day
ReasonsTo Make A Change:
- I already took the class
- I am missing a class
- I want to get rid of a study hall
- I don’t have the prerequisite
- I failed a class
GOLDEN CIRCLE COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR
Students of all ages are encouraged to visit the annual Golden Circle College and Career Fair. Whether you're a freshman or sophomore just starting to explore career options, or a junior or senior narrowing your list of college choices, Golden Circle College & Career Fair is the perfect opportunity for you to gather knowledge, make connections, and begin to make informed decisions about your future.
2019 Fair:
- Date: Sunday, September 29, 2018
- Location: Prairie Meadows Conference Center - Altoona, IA (Des Moines)
- Time: 12:30 - 3 pm
Tammy Kaufman
Important Numbers/Websites
Suicide Prevention LIfeline 1-800-273-8255
Casey McMurray
Mrs. McMurray is the counselor for the Classes of 2019 & 2021. Her email is mcmurrayc@bfschools.org
RESOURCES WHEN IN NEED
END OF THE YEAR REMINDERS
Just a reminder all juniors need a second dose of the meningococcal vaccine to be able to return to school this fall. If you take CPR over the summer, please bring a copy of it to school so you can get that graduation requirement checked off. All incoming 9th graders need a dental screening. All athletes need a sports physical before participation - this includes marching band, as well as cheerleading, dance, and sports. Finally, a reminder of the policy regarding medications at school as listed below (from the handbook)
FF. Administration of Medication to Students
A. Proper labeling:
1. Prescribed medication: All prescribed medications shall be maintained in the
original prescription container and labeled with the following:
● Name of student
● Name of medication
● Directions for use/storage
● Name of physician
● Name and address of the pharmacy
● Date of prescription
2. Over-the-counter medications: All over the counter medications shall be
maintained in the original container in which they were purchased.
B. Parent/Guardian written consent on a dated statement:
A parent/guardian signature on a statement requesting and authorizing the school
personnel to administer the medication must accompany the medication. (BP 507.2E2)
C. Record of administration: Each time the medication is administered, a record shall be maintained in the nurse's office. The record shall include the student's name, date, time, name of the medication, the amount is given, and the signature or initials of the person who administered the medication.
D. Medication reactions: Any unusual conditions or behaviors following the administration of medication should be reported to the school nurse, if available or to the parent/guardian immediately. Reactions to medication should be recorded.
E. Definition of medications: Those health products covered by the medication policy include all prescription medications and over-the-counter products, including but not limited to pain relievers, cold remedies, cough syrups, antacids, cough drops, throat lozenges, etc.
F. Security:
1. No medications are to be carried during school hours by students nor stored in
pockets, purses, school bags, lunch boxes, lockers, teacher desks, sports equipment bags,
etc. The only exception would be with a physician’s written orders and a parent/guardian
written authorization for a student to carry the medication with him/her for self-administration as necessary (ie: inhalers, diabetic supplies, emergency medications).
2. ALL medications, either prescription or over-the-counter, must be brought to the school nurse by a parent or other authorized and approved adult. Absolutely no medications are to be transported to/from school by any student. Any student found with unauthorized medications will be referred to school administration.
3. All medications will be stored in a secure area, accessible only to those who are authorized to administer the medication.
4. The building principal shall designate those in each building who are authorized
to administer the medications. Those authorized will receive instructions from the school nurse concerning administration and confidentiality of medications.
5. At the end of the school year or the end of the dispensing time, any remaining medication must be picked up by the parent or an authorized and approved adult within two weeks of the last day of school. All medication not picked up will be disposed of in an appropriate manner in accordance with medication disposal guidelines as set forth by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration - www.fda.gov)
FROM THE DESK OF MR. SADLER (SRO)
Articles will resume during the 2019-20 school year!
Bondurant-Farrar High School
Email: garnasse@bfschools.org
Website: bfschools.org
Location: 1000 Grant Street North, Bondurant, IA, United States
Phone: (515) 957-8191
Twitter: @BFHS_News
It is the policy of the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator; Chad Carlson, Director of Administrative Services, 300 Garfield St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 515-967-7819, carlsonc@bfschools.org. -OR- Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560, Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov