The Junior Journal - Team 2022
January 2021
"Logan Trout" - Team 2022 - In Our Hearts Forever
Welcome Parents/Guardians
Happy Friday! We hope you had Happy Holidays and are ready for a New Year.
Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 8 - Electronic Report Cards Available
Jan. 15 - Senior Year Scheduling Begins
Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Feb. 1 - ISTEP for In-Person Students
Feb. 12 - Professional Development for Staff - No School for Students
Feb. 15 - Presidents Day - No School
Feb. 16 - ISTEP for At Home Learning Students
ISTEP Testing Starts February 1st - Graduation Qualifying Exam
All In-Person junior students will take the very important ISTEP starting the week of February 1st.
All At Home Learning junior students will take the very important ISTEP starting the week of February 16th.
Scheduling for Senior Year will take place from January 15 - 25.
Open online course enrollment for 2021-2022 will take place from January 15 – 25. Students will be presented with a video outlining the process and receive a scheduling worksheet starting January 13th. Beginning on January 28th, guidance counselors will meet with students to review their schedule choices, answer questions, and make any necessary adjustments. If you have any questions please contact a Team 2022 counselor at any time.
You will soon receive communication to prepare for senior year from Mrs. Martin, the BHS College and Career Advisor. Her communication will include a PowerPoint with detailed information regarding graduation requirements, diploma types, scheduling for senior year, college application prep, SAT/ACT, and more. After viewing the PowerPoint, unanswered questions should be directed to Team 2022 counselors, Rachel Griffin (A - K), Jason Patterson (L - Z), and/or Mrs. Martin. We will also post this information on our Team 2022 webpage next week.
Students can participate in career preparation classes through Area 31 Career Center at Ben Davis High School. Area 31 will hold a virtual open house regarding their vocational classes on January 28, 2021 5:30pm - 7:30pm via Zoom. Students interested in Area 31 classes for next year should check out their website for more information. Contact a Team 2022 counselor with questions. OPEN HOUSE
BCSC Calendar Change Reminder
Friday, February 12, 2021 has been designated a professional development day for staff. Students will not be in attendance.
Students going home through the clinic
Check Breakfast and Lunch Off the List - EXTENDED
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees all school meal programs throughout the country. The USDA has approved waivers that allow Brownsburg Community School Corporation to offer free meals – breakfast and lunch – to all students regardless of their current meal eligibility. This means that any BCSC student can receive school breakfast AND lunch free of charge. This benefit has been extended until the END OF THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR! A la carte items (food and beverages) will still be available at full price. Visit https://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/Nutrition-Services for more information and to see school menus.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.BHS Cafeteria News
MANAGE YOUR CHILD’S MEAL ACCOUNT ONLINE
MySchoolBucks ( www.myschoolbucks.com ) is lunch money simplified. Not only is it a simple and secure way to add money to your child’s meal account ($2.95 transaction fee for credit card transactions), it also allows you to set up low balance alerts , automatic payments and track purchases. For more convenience, download the MySchoolBucks mobile app (available at both the AppStore and Google Play) to have full access from your phone. Money can also still be added to your child’s meal account via cash or check without a transaction fee.
*Please note BCSC has temporarily discontinued automatic negative balance phone calls, emails and letters.
ATTENDANCE AT WINTER EVENTS
Based on the recent rise in community cases of COVID, BCSC is making changes to the attendance at winter PK-12 extra -curricular and co-curricular activities. Until further notice, all PK-12 before and after school events are limited to participants, support personnel and parents/guardians. In many cases, events will be available to view online.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BEF BY VISITING WWW.BROWNSBURGEDUCATIONFOUNDATION.ORG
Naviance Test Prep
We have SAT Test Prep available in Naviance. The Naviance SAT Test Prep can be found on the home page of Naviance under “Resources to Get Ready.” We highly encourage students to take advantage of the SAT prep tool to prepare themselves for the SAT. A prep guide is available in Naviance in the section labeled “From My School.” Also visit the SAT and ACT websites at www.collegeboard.org and www.act.org for additional test prep resources available.
ACT/SAT
This is a reminder to get your student signed up for the ACT and/or the SAT this school year. Students can sign up for the ACT at act.org and the SAT at collegeboard.org. Due to some colleges requiring a writing score, we encourage students to take the writing portion of the ACT/SAT the first time they take the test. Please reach out to the counselors if you have any questions.
Virtual college events and videos posted on admission sites
We realize many colleges are not currently conducting in-person college visits and are rather hosting virtual opportunities. While it is not the same as the live experience, we still encourage you to take advantage of the virtual events and videos colleges have posted on their admissions sites! Visit http://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/virtual-visits for Indiana school virtual visit opportunities.
2020-2021 Yearbook Information
Don't miss your chance to purchase a yearbook covering the historic 2020-2021 school year. Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com with the code 40408 to purchase. Please email Mrs. El at jel@brownsburg.k12.in.us for any questions about the yearbook.
Parent Meetings
The Flyer Information Board
Pre-College Programs - Notre Dame
Pre-College Programs - Boston University
Center for Leadership Development
Center for Leadership Development
Visit www.brownsburgeducationfoundation.org to learn more
Team Contact Information
Assistant Principal - Demetrius Dowler
ddowler@brownsburg.k12.in.us ext. 1920
Guidance Counselor - Rachel Griffin (A-K)
rgriffin@brownsburg.k12.in.us ext. 1902
Guidance Counselor - Jason Patterson (L-Z)
jpatterson@brownsburg.k12.in.us ext. 1903
Academic Coach - Scott Morrow
smorrow@brownsburg.k12.in.us ext 1904
Administrative Assistant - Amy Harrison
aharrison@brownsburg.k12.in.us ext 1901
Brownsburg Community School Corporation does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, gender or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, BCSC, 310 Stadium Drive, Brownsburg, IN 46112.