Boynton Beach Community High School
May 28, 2021
Mandatory Yearbook Photos for the Class of 2022
ALL RISING SENIORS, CLASS OF 2022, WILL TAKE THEIR MANDATORY YEARBOOK PHOTO ON JUNE 1ST & 2ND. DRAPES & TUXEDOS WILL BE PROVIDED AND THIS IS A FREE SESSION FROM HERFF JONES.
- Virtual Students, use this link to book an appointment June 1st or 2nd, 11-4 p.m. https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/ycnkpd1k/
- On-campus students will be called to the auditorium by the last name, there is no need to make an appointment.
You will receive further information regarding your OPTIONAL senior portraits.
Contact Mrs. Butler for questions or concerns.
Pre-Graduation Senior Survey
Senior Information from the District:
The Pre-Graduation Senior Survey is now available to all 2021 graduating seniors and should be completed no later than Friday, June 18. Students should access the survey using the Grad Survey tile in their District portal.
Students may also use the URL https://apps.palmbeachschools.org/GradSurvey/ which will redirect students to the survey.
EOC and FSA Make-Ups
Attention Students,
Although many of you have participated in the FSA's and/or EOC's, student names of those who have not completed the FSA's and/or EOC's were shared with your teachers. Make-up sessions for the FSA's and EOC's will be held daily in the gym. Please make sure that you take the opportunity to complete your FSA's and/or EOC's.
Contact: Victoria.parise@palmbeachschools.org
SEL Weekly Theme: Dealing with Negative Peer Pressure
Myth vs. Reality: Student Peer Pressure
Do you know the myths and realities of peer pressure? These issues can provoke various opinions, so it is essential to differentiate the facts. Here are some examples of the myths students might have heard about peer pressure (source: https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/peer-pressure/)
MYTH: All peer pressure is negative.
REALITY: Peer pressure can be good if it pushes a person out of their comfort zone and gives them an opportunity to discover new things.
MYTH: Giving in to peer pressure means a person will fit in and feel better about themselves.
REALITY: Succumbing to peer pressure often leaves people with the feeling that they’ve betrayed their own beliefs or desires in order to conform to what others want.
MYTH: Bad behavior can be excused by peer pressure.
REALITY: While some behaviors may be influenced by peer pressure, it’s never an excuse to behave badly or shirk responsibility.
MYTH: Peer pressure doesn't get really bad until the teen years.
REALITY: Most people want to fit in from a very young age, leaving them open to peer pressure. It may seem more intense during the teen years because individuals are more aware of the impact their choices have.
MYTH: Bullying is a fact of life. It happens to everybody and is normal.
REALITY: Although many people may experience bullying in their lifetime, it isn’t something that should be accepted as a fact of life.
MYTH: Young people should learn to work through peer pressures on their own.
REALITY: Although it is important for young people to learn to speak for themselves, adults must guide them in understanding how to recognize positive pressures, and how to avoid negative ones. They also have a responsibility to intervene when necessary.
MYTH: Those who don't give in to peer pressure wind up feeling lonely and outcast.
REALITY: Many people successfully resist peer pressure, strengthening their sense of self and their ability to thrive in a variety of social settings. They may keep their friendships intact, or find a new group of like-minded friends.
MYTH: Peer pressure comes only from friends and peers.
REALITY: Peer pressure may come from other people too, such as parents or teachers. Although they are not technically a student’s peers, they may reinforce the attitudes that result in the pressure. Media is also responsible for a great deal of peer pressure.
MYTH: There's nothing anyone can do about peer pressure.
REALITY: While it is not always realistic to stop peer pressure, there are many things a person can do to make sure it doesn’t negatively affect their lives.
MYTH: Peer pressure impacts a person's social life, but typically does not extend to their education.
REALITY: Peer pressure can affect any aspect of someone’s life, including their education. People may be directly teased for being smart or earning good grades, leading to less effort or pride in their schoolwork; peer pressure in other areas may also spill over and influence educational performance.
Here are some discussion questions for students:
1. Explain peer pressure in your own words. Why do you think kids and teens are so susceptible to the influence of their friends and classmates?
2. We often hear about negative peer pressure, like friends talking friends into trying drugs or alcohol. But peer pressure isn’t always bad. Friends can encourage and inspire friends to do great things. Give some examples of positive peer pressure.
3. Have you ever experienced peer pressure, good or bad? How did it feel?
4. Why is it sometimes hard to stand up to your friends? What advice would you give to someone dealing with peer pressure?
Better Hearing and Speech Month
More information on hearing loss prevention can be found online at the National Center for Environmental Health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health offers a free Sound Level Meter app, and you can test your knowledge about hearing loss by taking this quiz: How Much Sound Can Your Ears Safely Take? And For How Long?
MCJROTC Awards Ceremony
Navy League Council of the Palm Beaches President Mr. Frank Varnea
NORM DALEY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP ($1000.00) presented to Santiago X. Gerber
NAVY LEAGUE YOUTH COUNCIL OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF DUTY MEDAL presented to
Jean Matthnai
Daughter of the American Revolution the Henry Morrison Flagler Chapter is KARIN NOLF REGENT
Outstanding youth award & $500.00 presented to Saad Nassif.
Rebecca Halliday
Austin Stringari and Juan Sanchez
Jean Matthnai
Saad Nassif
Santiago Gerber
Juan Sanchez
ERAU Signing Day
Edgenuity - Credit Recovery Program
School Counselors:
Megan Bellody: last names A - F (non-ESE & non-ELL)
Harmony Allen: last names G - M (non-ESE & non-ELL)
Timothy Mickens: last names N - Z (non-ESE & non-ELL)
Margueline Rimpel: ELL A - L
Francois Dorcil: ELL M - Z
Lisa Miller: ALL ESE
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