Boynton Beach Community High School
Weekly Newsletter 10/9/2020
MAKE YOUR CHOICE
More information here: palmbeachschools.org/makeyourchoice
SIS GATEWAY - ATTENDANCE AND GRADES
Progress reports were published on Wednesday, 10/7. View student information on your phone or computer by registering for SIS Gateway. Click on these links for instructions on how to register for a parent account, how to add a new student to your account, and how to reset your password. You need your student's ID number and password and a personal email address. If you can contact BBCHS for assistance at (561) 752-1200.
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INFORMATION
COLLEGE WEDNESDAYS
CLASS OF 2021
Are you college-ready?
Do you aspire to attend a 2-year college or 4-year university next year?
Is so, COLLEGE WEDNESDAYS is for you!
COLLEGE WEDNESDAYS is primarily for seniors, but juniors can also join to gain insight and get a jump start on their senior year. JOIN Google Class Code: u3kroyi
Check your emails each WEDNESDAY for:
Admissions requirements for different colleges/universities
College visit information
Information pertaining to conferences & college fairs
FAFSA
FAFSA (Seniors Only)
What is the FAFSA? Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How often should the FAFSA be completed? Annually
Why should I complete the FAFSA? If you want to be eligible for any form of financial aid (scholarships, loans, work study), you need to submit a FAFSA each year you are in college, including grad school.
Seniors will fill out the form for 2021-2022 FAFSA.
For assistance, you can refer to www.getfafsahelp.org
Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL)
Summer 2021 Admissions Requirements:
* GPA: 3.18
* ACT: 20
* SAT: 1030
Fall 2021 Admissions Requirements:
* GPA: 3.62
* ACT: 23
* SAT: 1110
Do we accept ACT/SAT College Fee Waivers? Yes
Priority date for financial aid & scholarships: 12/1/20
Application Deadlines: 1st: 2/15/21 2nd: 4/15/21
*** Attachments and links are included on the College Wednesdays Google Classroom page
SAVE THE DATE: Virtual Open House
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020, 06:00 PM
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Testing Information
Diagnostic Testing
Ninth grade ELA students, please complete your ELA diagnostic test virtually or in person during your English Class. The deadline is 10.13.20, Tuesday.
Congratulations to our 10th graders and Algebra I students for completing their assessments. Great job class of scholars. If you have not completed these assessments, please do so as soon as possible.
PSAT and ACT
The PSAT will be administered next week for the class of 2022, that’s all you juniors out there. On Wednesday, 10.14.20. During first period, you will report directly to your 11th grade English teacher’s classroom.
Also on Wednesday, 10.14.20, the ACT will be administered to previously identified seniors ONLY. Those who have been identified, you know who you are. The test will also be administered on Wednesday of next week.
Wednesday will be the only day the PSAT and the ACT, will be administered.
Hispanic Heritage Month Contest & Conference
The deadline for the 2020 Florida Hispanic Heritage Month Art and Essay contests has been extended to October 15. For guidelines and more information, please visit http://floridahispanicheritage.com/student-contests/
Register Now for the Social, Linguistic, and Cultural Change Webinar https://hub.palmbeachschools.org/district_digest/employees/virtual_conference
FOOTBALL TICKETS
DIGITAL TICKET PROCESS
Access to ticketed events is limited to two pre-approved parents/guardians or two pre-approved guests per player
Tickets will be purchased online in advance for the season using GoFan
TICKETING: TWO STEP VALIDATION PROCESS FOR SPECTATORS
Steps Are In Compliance with School Board Policy 2.065
STEP ONE:
• Event Spectator Will Need:
• To Be On School’s List of Approved Visitors
• Photo Identification
• Administrator Will Check Spectator’s Identification Against The School’s Approved List
• Proof of Digital Ticket For Game
• Answer Health Monitoring Questions
• Have Temperature Taken
STEP TWO:
• Upon Successful Completion of Step One - The Spectator’s Event Ticket Will Be Redeemed
Go Fan Digital Huddle Tickets
Buy Tickets at GOFAN.CO
Get the free APP or VIsit GOFAN.CO
1-(768)-679-7676
Yearbooks on Sale Now!
Order at yearbookordercenter.com and use code 17844.
Senior Ads
Order at yearbookordercenter.com and use code 17844.
Key Club
Key Club is an all-inclusive, student-led service club that will help you make a difference in your school, community, and in the lives of others.
BBCHS SHOWED OUR CUSTODIAL TEAM SOME LOVE!
October is National Principals Month
WE APPRECIATE OUR PRINCIPAL!
DR. LOCKHART, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR BBCHS STUDENTS & STAFF!
Boynton Beach Community High School
Email: boyntonbeachhighacegrp@palmbeachschools.org
Website: https://bbhs.palmbeachschools.org/
Location: 4975 Park Ridge Boulevard, Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Phone: (561) 752-1200