High School Highlights
Weekly Updates from Big Walnut High School
Week of March 20
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! Only one more week until Spring Break and when we return, April and May will be filled with lots of important events! Please be sure to scan this week's newsletter for information on state end-of-course testing, schedule requests for next year, prom, CCP for next year, Purple Up for military families and more!
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers, school counselor or the administration if you have any questions or concerns. Feel free to contact the main office at 740-965-3766 between the hours of 7:00 and 3:15.
State End-of-Course Testing
The State of Ohio requires students to take End of Course Exams in the following content areas: Algebra I, Geometry, English II, Biology, U.S. History and American Government. If your student is currently enrolled in one of these courses, they will be taking the test in April (see schedule below). Sophomore students completing College Credit Plus Composition I are required to take the English II test. Students who are required to re-test will receive specific information regarding their test dates. During these testing weeks in mid-April, we will operate on a two hour delayed start. Students who are not in these classes and not taking the test do not have to report until 9:40am. Buses will run according to their normal schedule. Those who are testing must report to their assigned room by 7:40am. Those attending the DACC either AM/ PM will need to be in their testing location at 7:40am on testing days. Students who typically have late start will need to be in their testing location by 7:40am on their assigned testing days. Letters with additional details are being sent home via the US Postal Service.
Test Schedule: 7:40-9:40
Wednesday, April 12: English II Part 1
Thursday, April 13: English II Part 2
Tuesday, April 18: Algebra I and Geometry Part 1
Wednesday, April 19: Algebra I and Geometry Part 2
Thursday, April 20: US History and Government
Friday, April 21: Biology
*ALL classes will begin at 9:40 for all students
2023-2024 Course Requests
All students received a copy of their course requests for the 2023-2024 school year on Friday. These requests can also be seen in PowerSchool under the "course registration" tab. If a student needs to make an adjustment to their request, they will need to complete the course change request google form. This information can be found in Schoology and on their request sheets. The last day to make an adjustment to course requests is Thursday, March 23rd.
Interested in CCP Next Year?
Interested in College Credit Plus courses for the 2023-24 school year? Make sure you've done these steps:
- Complete the 23-24 Intent Form by April 1 even if you are in CCP now. Failure to complete the intent by April 1 will require you obtaining permission from Mr. Jados to take CCP classes next year.
- Complete the Columbus State Community College Application. Current CCP students do not need to reapply to CSCC and can go to #5)
- Submit the permission slip and student questionnaire to Columbus State
- Students who do not have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0+ will be notified of testing requirements.
- If you are taking the CCP class at the high school, verify the course is listed on the Course Request Review sheet you receive on March 20 in your homeroom.
- If you want the CCP class online or on a college campus, registration for the Columbus State Fall 2023 semester will officially open on April 17 ( list of available fall 23 courses should be online by April 10)
Please reach out to Dr. Jordan if you have questions or students can schedule an appointment with her by scanning her QR code posted throughout the building.
Prom 2023
Our 2023 "Red Carpet" Prom will be Saturday, April 22nd from 8-11pm at the Irongate Equestrian Center. Prom is open to Big Walnut juniors and seniors with the option to bring a BW sophomore or an upperclassman from a different school as a guest with prior approval. Ticket sales will begin after Spring Break. Contact Mrs. Eckelbarger with questions.
Interested in the Medical Field? Looking for Summer Work?
Nationwide Children’s is seeking youth and young adults (ages 16 - 24) to participate in paid summer work learning experiences! Students will have the opportunity to learn, build their skills and gain valuable work experience within a health care setting. For more information please click here:
Congrats to our BWHS Music Department!
Over the weekend of March 10-11, four BWHS music groups competed in OMEA competition and earned overall Superior ratings. Our Symphonic Band, Soprano-Alto Choir, Tenor-Bass Choir and Mixed Choir are all headed to state competition this spring. Congratulations to each group on an outstanding performance and good luck as they head to the state competition in a few weeks!
Purple Up Big Walnut
April is the month of the military child and each year, our Big Walnut family celebrates Ohio Military Family Spirit Week to show our support for those in our community who are a part of military families. Please see below for our dress-up days for this year. Additionally, if you are interested in supporting our familes as a t-shirt sponsor or by purchasing a t-shirt and/or yard sign, please click here for more inforamation.
Accounting Career Day Program
Interested in a career in the accounting field? The Ohio Society of CPAs is sponsoring an Accounting Career Day program that will take place at Columbus State Community College on April 19th from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Please complete a pre planned absence form in the office and you must provide your own transportation. For more information, click here. To register for the event, please click here.
Updates from the School Counseling Office
Seniors:
Please take a look at the School Counseling website for information on local scholarships. Deadlines are quickly approaching. Don't miss out! The listing of scholarships is updated frequently--check often!
Summer Opportunities:
Students in grades 9-11, there are many summer opportunities listed on the school counseling website under the "for students" tab. Please check this out and see if there's something listed for you!
School Counseling Office Team:
~Meghan Vituccio (meghanvituccio@bwls.net): Last Names A-Di
~Ryan Myracle (ryanmyracle@bwls.net): Last Names Do-Ki
~Jeanne Collett (jeannecollett@bwls.net): Last Names Kl-Ri
~Anna Laux (annalaux@bwls.net): Last Names Ro-Z
~Tammi Jordan (tammijordan@bwls.net): CCP (College-Credit Plus) Counselor
~Cindi Strahler (cindistrahler@bwls.net): Administrative Assistant
740-965-2243
Student Projects on Display in the Academic Commons
BWHS Academic Boosters
Academic Boosters - who are we? We are a group of organized parents who provide support to help improve the academic experience for all students, parents, and staff at BWHS. We provide An Evening of Excellence in September to recognize sophomores, juniors, and seniors who earned a 3.5 GPA the previous year. We sponsor the annual Academic and Military Signing in the spring for graduating seniors who have been offered college scholarships and graduating seniors who have enlisted in Military Services. Students who earn a 5 on their AP exam receive a High Five yard sign provided by and delivered to their home by members of the Academic Boosters. Our staff at BWHS is crucial to the success of our students and the academic booster parents show them just how much we appreciate them by providing a few very small tokens of appreciation during staff appreciation week in April. We have many other ideas of ways we can expand and continue to support the academic efforts of our students and staff! We are looking forward to a productive and fun year!
Meetings are typically at 6:30pm on the second Monday of each month. (No December meeting.) This year, our meetings are as follows: 4/3, and 5/8.
Upcoming Events at BWHS...
March 27-31: Spring Break
April 3: Academic Boosters Meeting @ 6:30pm
April 7 & 10: NO SCHOOL
April 12 & 13: End-of-Course Testing (2 hr. delay for non-testing students)
April 18-21: End-of-Course Testing (2 hr. delay for non-testing students)
April 22: BWHS Junior/Senior Prom
April 28: Military and Academic Signing Day
Big Walnut High School
Email: firstnamelastname@bwls.net
Website: http://www.bwls.net/bigwalnuthighschool_home.aspx
Location: 713 North Miller Drive, Sunbury, OH, United States
Phone: 740-965-3766
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigWalnutHS
Twitter: @AndyJados