Bard Bulletin-Weekly Updates
What's Going on at BHSEC - January 3- January 6th
Welcome 2023!!!!
Finals will continue this week. There will be no drops on Tuesday and Friday of this week. The finals schedule can be found below; it's the same that we followed before break. Be sue to speak with your faculty to be sure what the plan is for each course.
Schedules are almost done. Please be patient. More info will be coming in next week's bulletin regarding broken schedules and add/drop. Our "No-Mester " is next week, January 9-13th. This gives us an opportunity to take some field trips, hosts some speakers and special events, and breath before we jump into semester 2 on January 17th. More info will be posted on schoology later this week.
All semester 1 grades will be finalized over the next week. Official report cards will be sent the week on January 17th. Please be sure that we have correct mailing address and info on file to ensure hat you are receiving all school-based communications.
Mark Your Calendars
THIS WEEK AT BARD
Monday, January 2nd
- NO SCHOOL- HAPPY NEW YEAR
Tuesday, January 3rd
- Welcome Back
- Regular class schedule- NO DROPS; attend all classes 1st-8th period
- FINALS: 90min blocks
Thursday, January 5th
- FINALS: 90min blocks
Friday, January 6h
- Regular class schedule: NO DROPS; attend all classes 1st-8th period
COMING UP
- Year 1- College and Career Parent Info Session: Wednesday Jan. 11th at 4pm. See Flyer below.
Building Hours
8:15- Building is open to students. Students who arrive early must wait in auditorium.
8:25- Breakfast is available in the cafeteria
8:45- Students may access 2nd floor lockers or classrooms
9:00- Classes begin.
3:30- Classes end.
4:00- All students who are not with a coach or faculty member must leave.
Please plan transportation accordingly. It's going to be cold soon, and we are unable to accommodate students who are in the building outside of those hours.
January Finals Schedule!
Attention All Year 1s...
Year 2 Spotlight
Yuleisy Aguirre
The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities." Yuleisy was selected to be a Posse Scholar at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN (where she will be joining BHSEC Cleveland's very own Erin Moore, a recipient of the same scholarship last year!). Check out a bit about Yuleisy below.
Current Activities: Writing Center Tutor
On-Campus Highlights: learning the world of debate. "Being super interested in politics, I’ve always wanted to work around D.C. in the future."
Off-Campus Activities: listening to music and playing video games. "I most recently completed the third Tomb Raider game."
Favorite Music Genre: Soul is currently my favorite genre
Favorite Thing To Do: "When school is not in session, I am usually out of Cleveland traveling with my father. He is without a doubt the most inspiring person to me."
"While I will truly miss everything about BHSEC, in late 2023 I will be attending Rhodes College in Memphis, TN on a full tuition scholarship. I look forward to being in a new city and aspire to attend law school afterward."
Let's be sure to congratulate Yuleisy on her accomplishment! We are so proud!
IXL Update!
Freshmen and Sophomore parents, my ask is that you assist the efforts of this initiative and encourage your student to get logged in and active on their IXL skill plan.
BHSEC-IXL Goals:
- 60 questions per week per student
- 1 skill gained per week per student
- 30,000 questions per month for the school
FOR YEAR 2s (Seniors) ONLY
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2023!
Senior Form Completion
Over the last few weeks, several forms were shared with Year 2s during advisory. These included: diploma name confirmation, cap and gown sizing info, and senior tshirt sizing. If you have not completed these forms, you ned to do so ASAP. Orders will be submitted on Friday, January 6th.
College Acceptance Season
Its college application/acceptance season. Please be sure to share your college acceptances with the office and/or your Advisors so that we can celebrate your accomplishments. College Decision Day will be hosted in the spring but... we want to celebrate all accomplishments, even if they are not final decisions.
-----College and Career Planning Events-----
Scholarships Available!!!!!
Deadline: Grade 6-10: Thur, February 16, 2023
Grade 11-12: Thur, February 23, 2023
Now in its 15th year, the Stop the Hate contest is comprised of of two components: Youth Speak Out Essay Writing Contest and Youth Sing Out Songwriting Contest. Both celebrate Northeast Ohio students in sixth to twelfth grade who are committed to creating a more accepting, inclusive society by standing up and speaking out against bias and bigotry as they compete for the chance to win prestigious awards. This year we honor the courage and spirit of activists of the Civil Rights Movement whose legacy is explored in the Maltz Museum's special exhibition, This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement. Inspired by lyrics to the African American folk anthem, “This Little Light of Mine," sung as an expression of unity in the fight for equality and justice for all, we invite you to share how you shine your light as an agent of positive change in your community. This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
For the essay contest: In 500 words or less:
- Write about a personal experience of injustice, bias, discrimination, or exclusion: something you witnessed or experienced, or a moment when you learned about an unjust situation or event that affected you or others.
- How did this moment impact you and others?
- Reflect on the idea of “light” as a metaphor. Where can we find "light" in this situation? How have you or will you shine your light as an agent of positive change in your community? How does shining a light (standing up or telling your story) help you and others?
Say Yes Resources
Say Yes Family Survey
Complete the Say Yes Family Survey to help us connect your child and family with
important free services and programs. With your scholar's Student ID number and birthday, you can click the link below to complete the survey. The "how to" steps are listed here:
1. https://cleveland.sytepps.org/#/login
2. Click the green “Parent/Guardian” tab
3. Enter your child’s Student ID and DOB
Your child’s Student ID number can be found in Schoology or by contacting Jermeka Jackson, yourSay Yes to Education Family Support Specialist (216) 645-7329 call/text or email
The Caring Closet @ BHSEC CLE
Student Support Centers Are OPEN!
Math Tutoring Center
Writing Center
Office Hours
DON'T WAIT TO ASK QUESTIONS OR GET HELP!
SHOUT OUT YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF!!!!! Tell Us Something Good...
We have the best PAC! Have you joined?
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meet
The PAC meet every second Wednesday of the month. If you want to know a bit more about what's going on at Bard or if you want to get involved, come join a session. Reach out to the main office for more info.
COVID-19 Precautions and Updates
COVID-19 is still very prevalent in our area. We ask that students and families review the district's policies regarding COVID safety and adhere to all in-building procedures. Please visit CMSD's website here for more resources.
If you have been exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19, please call the CMSD COVID hotline to report and get additional assistance at 216-838-WELL (9355).
The following safety precautions are in place for COVID-19:
ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR A COVERING OVER THEIR MOUTH AND NOSE. Masks are NOT mandatory, but recommended and preferred. We have masks available as students enter the building and in all classrooms.
HAND SANITIZER IS AVAILABLE IN CLASSROOMS AND THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING
We strongly encourage students to utilize the sanitizer stations throughout the day. Hand washing is also recommended. We are actively trying to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within our building and amongst families.
DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL SICK.
Please stay home if you have been exposed, think you might have been exposed, or are showing symptoms like a fever, headache, sore throat, etc. Please see CMSD's COVID-19 website for more information. Please contact the school district if you are concerned about symptoms or an exposure, as they will handle contact tracing to ensure the rest of our community is safe.
We all have to do our part to keep each other safe. Please reach out with any questions you may have.
Student Lunch
BHSEC IS A CLOSED CAMPUS; No food deliveries or drop offs are allowed! Please review our lunch times and policies below.
4th Period Lunch: 11:00-11:50 am
- 9th Grade eats 11-11:25 am
- College Students eat 11:25-11:50 am
5th Period Lunch: 11:55-12:45 am
- 10th Grade eats 11:55-12:20 pm
- College Students eat 12:20-12:45 pm
All food must be consumed in the cafeteria during you lunchtime; students should be in the auditorium when not in the cafeteria.
NO FOOD IS ALLOWED IN DROP ROOMS OR LIBRARY UNLESS UTILIZING THE WRITING CENTER OR MATH TUTORING.
ATTENTION BHSEC FACULTY...
We will meet this Tuesday in the cafeteria at 3:40pm for our weekly staff meeting. UCC will begin the meeting. Please be on time.
Be sure to check the BHSEC Faculty Schoology course AND join the remind group for updates!
Contact the Main Office
Dr. Marjelo Mines- Principal (mmines@bhsec.bard.edu)
Dr. Guy Risko- Dean of Collegiate Studies (grisko@bhsec.bard.edu)