The Elk Call
11/12/17
Burleson High School
Website: bhs.burlesonisd.net
Location: 100 Elk Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-0000
Facebook: facebook.com/Burleson-High-School-BHS-Elks
Twitter: @bhselks
Principal's Message
ELK Family,
Go ELKS!!
Principal
BHS #1 Goal:
Increase the number of students "meeting grade level" in Reading and Writing by 10 percentage points.
Follow me on Twiiter @elkprincipal
Administration
Principal
Academic Associate Principal
Kappa House (serving students with last names beginning A - G)
Principal - Robert Whatley
Counselor - Debi Blevins
Sigma House (serving students with last names beginning H - O)
Principal - Angelia Sifford
Counselor - Jami Renner
Omega House (serving students with last names beginning P - Z)
Principal - Diana Kroeker
Counselor - David Brown
Counselor's Corner
Parents,
Last week was Red Ribbon Week. Hopefully you have had a moment to look at the websites provided in the previous newsletters for more information on how to help your student be drug free. If someone you know is struggling with addiction, please take a moment to look at these websites. Please let me know if you need further information.
www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov 800-662-HELP (4357)
https://drugfree.org/parent-blog
As a reminder, e-cigs and vaporizers are not allowed at school.
Thank you, and I hope you have a great week.
Carie Chandler
Student Support Counselor
817-245-0170 x0170
Advanced Academics and College & Career Readiness
2018-2019 FASFA is OPEN
Seniors need to complete the 2018-2019 application
Students and parents will need to create their own FSA ID.
FSA ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov
2018-2019 FASFA Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
TSI Exam at BHS for SENIORS
Next TSI will be on December 15th!
Exam cost is $15.00
Space is limited to the first 28 students to register
There will be multiple TSI exam dates this school year
MUST REGISTER BY DECEMBER 12th!
ASVAB Testing for 10th-12th Grades
ASVAB will be held on Thursday, November 9th
Test is FREE!
Space is limited to the first 28 students to register
Why take the ASVAB? 5 Great Reasons to Take the ASVAB
MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 7TH!
University of Texas at Arlington GO Center
Did you know that BHS has a GO Center Mentor that is here to help students with college applications, admission requirements, FASFA Applications, and to answer any college question they may have?
For your child to be seen by the GO Center Mentor, Madison Moore, you will need to complete the UTS GO Center Permission Slip. An online form can be completed at the following link: https://uta.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bKHI5IR92yAyN7L
GO Center hours of operation for the fall semester are:
Monday 1:00-4:00
Tuesday 10:00-4:00
Thursday 1:00-4:00
USEFUL LINKS
ANYTHING in RED is a link to the information
Contains the Seniors ‘Fall Checklist’
SAT/ACT Registration Instructions
SAT/ACT 2017-2018 Registration & Testing Dates
Shows registration deadlines, test dates, and when scores will be back
How to view scholarships in Career Cruising
ALL scholarships will be posted here!
KHAN Academy log-in instructions
Personalized SAT test prep based off of your PSAT results
Studies show that students who spent 20-22 hours using KHAN Academy saw in increase of at least 200 points on their SAT!
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/7- Scarborough College & University of Texas at Arlington Recruiters on campus
11/9- ASVAB Testing
11/10- Last day to withdraw from a fall semester Hill College Course
Follow the BHS College and Career Center on Facebook or Twitter or visit the website
Attention Freshman Parents
Freshman Parents
It is that time of the year to review (or create) your student's four-year graduation plan. Your student created a plan with their 8th grade counselor last year. We want to revisit that plan with you and your student to make sure everything is still okay. Please give your student’s house office a call to schedule a meeting with the counselor. The meeting should take about 30 minutes. We have a variety of times available. Call soon to schedule yours. Meetings begins Monday, November 6th.
Kappa House (Student’s Last Name beginning with A-G) 817.245.0031
Sigma House (Student’s Last Name beginning with H-O) 817.245.0013
Omega House (Student’s Last Name beginning with P-Z) 817.245.0030
Student Council and FCCLA
Yearbook
Burleson High School Athletics
Elk Football Playoff Game
Burleson is the home team.
Tickets bought in advance are $6 for adults and $4 for students.
All tickets are $8 at the gate.
Ticket sales dates and times are:
Thursday November 9th – 5:00-7:00 – Burleson Stadium Ticket Office
Monday, November 13th – 5:00-7:00 – Burleson Stadium Ticket Office
Elk Strutter's Craft Fair
Class of 2018
Class of 2018 Website, Facebook, and Twitter!
Website: https://sites.google.com/bisdmail.net/bhsseniors/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BHS-Elk-Seniors-1970204959891020/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhsElkSeniors
Project Celebration Meeting
Do you want to win a CAR?
Students, how would you like to drive a new Nissan Sentra? You could be the lucky winner of a new car if you participate in the Burleson High School, STRIVE-TO-DRIVE program. Here’s how:
- Students must be enrolled in the Burleson ISD for the entire 6 week grading period.
- Students may earn 1 ticket per 6 weeks for perfect attendance.
- Students may earn 4 BONUS tickets per semester for perfect attendance (Fall & Spring).
- Students may earn 10 BONUS tickets for the year for perfect attendance.
- Students may earn a maximum of 24 tickets per school year.
A Nissan Sentra will be awarded in May, at halftime, of the BHS Powder Puff football game.
**The district will utilize state guidelines for reporting average daily attendance to determine perfect attendance contest eligibility.**
**Students will not be notified about the number of tickets they have been awarded. If a student has questions, he/she should go to their House Office.**
Morgan Barnes, 2017 Winner of the Strive to Drive Car from Burleson Nissan.
Elk TV
Upcoming Events
Monday: 11/13:
- Elk and Lady Elk JV Golf at Southern Oaks Golf Course
- Lady Elk 9th Gr A, JV, V Basketball (Home) vs Mansfield Lake Ridge at 5:00pm
Tuesday 11/14:
- College Tee Shirt Day
- Elk 9th Gr, JV, V Basketball (Home) vs North Forney at 5:00 pm
- Project Celebration Meeting in BHS Library at 6:30pm
Thursday 11/16:
- Lady Elk 9th Gr A, JV Basketball Tournament @ Centennial
Friday 11/17:
- Lady Elk 9th Gr A, JV Basketball Tournament @ Centennial
- Lady Elk V Basketball @ Chisholm Trail HS at 5:00 pm
- Elk Varsity Football @ Farrington Field vs Mansfield Legacy at 7:30 pm (Playoff)
Saturday 11/18:
- Lady Elk 9th Gr A, JV Basketball Tournament @ Centennial
- Elk 9th, JV, V Basketball at Chisholm Trail HS at 9am
Mark your calendars!
November 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break
December 22 - End of 3rd Six Weeks/1st Semester and Early Release at 12:45 pm
December 25 - January 8 - Winter Break
January 9 - School Resumes/2nd Semester Begins
May 19, 2018 - Senior Prom
May 21, 2018 - Senior Awards, Elkcellence, Powder Puff
May 29, 2018 - Class of 2018 Graduation
For more information or to see future events, visit bhs.burlesonisd.net