BCIT MEDFORD NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2019
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
The second semester is here! We are half way through the 2018-19 school year and before you know it spring break will be right around the corner. All of our students have started their new classes and received the expectations of all their new teachers. If you have any questions regarding your son or daughter's course work please reach out to their teachers.
Scheduling for next year will be begin soon, so please discuss with your child their post secondary plans. BCIT provides our students several different options upon graduation, so it is never too early to have the discussion with your child and their guidance counselor.
The second semester is filled with student events and activities, so be sure to visit the school calendar for important dates and events. As always, feel free to contact our staff for any questions that you may have regarding your child’s education.
Mike Parker
Principal
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Upcoming Notable Events
Back to School Afternoon - Feb 13
CTE NHS Induction - April 10
Teen Writers Guild Book Signing Event - May 2
Jaguar Choice Awards Ceremony - May 7Senior Awards Night - June 4
Sports Awards - June 5
VoTag Pinning Ceremony - June 6
Dear Parents & Guardians - Back to School Day is coming soon!
The Burlington County Institute of Technology, Medford Campus, will be hosting a “Back-to-School Afternoon” on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Students will have an early dismissal schedule with dismissal at 12:32 p.m. Conferences will begin at 1:35. You must schedule your conference with your son/daughter’s teacher in Genesis, between February 4-8, 2019, for the date of February 13.
To schedule a conference, please follow the steps below:
· Access BCIT Website
· Click on Parent Genesis at the top of the page
· Sign in
· Click on Student Data (top of page)
· Click on Conference (top right side)
· Request a Conference
· Choose Week of February 11
· Choose day February 13
· Choose a teacher
· Choose a time
· Click reserve
The appointment conference will be reserved at the end of these steps.
Please go to the Summary tab and print your child’s schedule. If you have any questions regarding scheduling your conference, you may contact Dr. Bouchard at Ext. 8437.
We look forward to welcoming you and informing you about your child’s education at Burlington County Institute of Technology, Medford Campus.
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CREDIT MAKE UP CALENDAR
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~BCIT MEDFORD STAFF MEMBERS OF THE YEAR~
Teacher of the Year - Heather Murro
Educational Services Professional of the Year - Beverly Forline
Teacher Aide of the Year - Ray O'Hare
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BCIT Medford Tech Advanced Manufacturing students working together to complete shop projects. Integrating math skills!
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BCIT Construction Technology students working various framing projects @BCITMedfordCTE @BCITTWEETS
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Matt Nichols, BCIT Medford Welding Technology student, completes his Eagle Scout project for the Rancocas Nature Center constructing a boardwalk that will allow individuals in wheelchairs to access nature. Talk about #BCITPride!
Just a reminder as we begin Semester 2; any changes to student schedules after the start of the second semester 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 the semester course and after nine (9) weeks from the beginning of a full year course.
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We will be administering the ASVAB again on February 13, 2019 to give our students an additional opportunity to fulfill their graduation requirement. Please encourage your son or daughter to take advantage of the online practice tests in preparation for the test.
https://uniontestprep.com/asvab/practice-test
https://uniontestprep.com/asvab/practice-test
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The Accuplacer is being administered on February 5, 2019. If you son or daughter has registered, please encourage your son or daughter to take advantage of the online practice tests in preparation for the test.
https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer
https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org/login
http://www.studyguidezone.com/accuplacertest.htm
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Our Winter Sports season is in full swing and our teams are participating in various competitions and games across the state. Beginning this spring sports season, all student-athletes wishing to participate in athletics at Medford Tech must register online. More information will come shortly, but please check the athletics website regularly for important registration information. All student-athletes and his/her parent/guardian must sign and submit all required medical forms to the Nurse’s Office at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the sports season in order to participate. More information is available on the Athletics website.
Please come out and support our Jaguar Athletic Teams. The bowling team competes at Medford Lanes. The boys and girls basketball and cheerleading teams compete in the gymnasium on campus. For schedules to all events and games click HERE
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Sophomore Wade Hammitt took home second place high score on Tuesday at the NJ Tech Bowling Tournament. Wade put up a score of 228. Way to go Wade.
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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. Click HERE 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. Any senior student-athlete wishing to compete in the NAIA level must register through the NAIA Eligibility Center. Click HERE to register. You must complete this process to receive any type of athletic scholarship money!
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STUDENT ACTIVITY ORGANIZATIONS
BCIT-Medford offers a wide range of student activity organizations. We recommend and encourage all students to become involved in at least one club/organization. Feel free to contact the staff advisors and see how you can become involved. Additional information may be found on the school website under Student Life. Click HERE to view our student activities.
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MY SCHOOL BUCKS
Medford Tech is happy to announce that our online payments are currently active for General Obligation (ID’s, books, etc.) and Senior Trip payments.
To make an online payment please click HERE and create a MySchoolBucks account. Then find your product and make a payment. We encourage all students to make their payments via MySchoolBucks.
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MEDFORD TECH APPAREL
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.
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