High School Highlights
Weekly Updates from Big Walnut High School
Week of February 6
February's here! We enjoyed a full-five day week of academics and fun last week! We look forward to more of the same this week. A reminder that scheduling for next year is continuing (see below for more information). Additionally, we would like to remind you that our Academic Boosters will meet on Monday at 6:30pm at the high school. They would love to see you there!
Please also see below for information on 8th grade orientation (February 13) and the state-sponsored ACT for Juniors (February 28).
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.
Scheduling Information for 2023-2024
Our School Counselors have been very busy, meeting with students one-on-one to discuss scheduing requests for next year. At this point, most current freshmen and sophomores have already scheduled. Current juniors are completing their meetings now. Prior to these meetings, families should please go over the scheduling packet with your student(s) to help them be prepared to request 5 classes at minumum per semester.
Please see the links below to help in this process:
Considering CCP Courses Next Year?
The 2023-24 College Credit Plus Intent must be completed by April 1 if a student wants to take any CCP class(es) next year. This is a requirement for current and potential CCP students. Each student and one parent/guardian should complete the document in google together. If the family was unable to attend the CCP presentation on Feb 2, please review the CCP documents and slides available under the "Scheduling" tab on the school counseling website.
Attention Senior Families
State-Sponsored ACT Given Feb. 28
All current juniors will take the paper and pencil version of the ACT on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. All members of the junior class must report to their assigned room at Big Walnut High School by 7:40 a.m. Room assignments will be posted in the main office window. Juniors who attend the DACC ½ day must report to BWHS for testing on this day. DACC juniors who attend the DACC all day, will test at the Career Center.
Students in grades 9, 10 and 12 will be home on Tuesday, February 28 completing previously assigned work from their teachers.
DACC One-Year, Senior-Only Programs
If you haven't had the chance to connect with DACC yet, there are a handful of upcoming opportunities for current junior students to explore and learn more about the one year, senior-only elective courses offered on DACC's campus. Read below to learn more and to register.
DACC Program Spotlights (Senior-Only Programs):
Join a DACC admissions representative and our talented Program Instructors for an informational overview session and lab tour of the unique one year, senior-only program. Attendees will learn how DACC students graduate with confidence, earn industry credentials and college credits, gain professional contacts, create an impressive resume, and get actual experience that employers and colleges value.
Please note: pre-registration is required See full list of tours and register here.
- Monday, February 12: Healthcare Technician
- Wednesday, February 15: Digital Design Techniques
- Thursday, February 16: Nail Technician
- Thursday, February 23: App Development & Programming Technician
- Tuesday February 28: Pharmacy Technician
- TBD coming soon!: Facilities Pre-Engineering Technician
Don't miss any opportunities to explore. Join our Explore Newsletter to receive monthly resources to learn more about DACC's high school options.
Updates from the School Counseling Office
Course Selections for 2023-2024:
Counselors are still working with students one-on-one to schedule for next year. Once your student has had their meeting, they (and you) will be able to view next year's course selections in PowerSchool under the "class registration" tab. This is just a listing of courses, not a schedule with assigned periods. If needed, adjustments to this listing can be made in March.
Seniors:
Please take a look at the School Counseling website for information on local scholarships. Deadlines are quickly approaching. Don't miss out!
NACAC College Fair:
Any 9-11th grader thinking about college should consider the NACAC college fair being held on February 11 at the Convention Center. Please take a look at the graphic below if interested.
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
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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: 2/6, 3/13, 4/3, and 5/8.
Upcoming Events at BWHS...
February 6: Academic Boosters Meeting @6:30pm
February 13: 8th Grade Orientation
February 20: NO SCHOOL-Presidents' Day
February 28: State Sponsored ACT for Juniors
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