The Elk Call
2/11/18
Burleson High School
Website: bhs.burlesonisd.net
Location: 100 Elk Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-0000
Facebook: facebook.com/Burleson-High-School-BHS-Elks
Twitter: @bhselks
Principal's Message
ELK Family,
Here are few reminders for this week.
The 4th six weeks grading period ends on Friday, February 16th. Make sure you are staying on top of your work ELKS!
All students taking AP courses are expected to register and take the AP Exam in May. Registration closes Sunday, February 18th, so don't delay! (More information about registration in below)
This Friday, February 16th, is a student Early Release Day (Bell Schedule) at 12:45 pm. BHS offices close on Friday at 1:15 pm. Monday, February 19th is a student holiday. BHS offices will be closed on Monday.
Have a great week!
GO ELKS!
Principal
BHS #1 Goal:
Increase the number of students "meeting grade level" in Reading and Writing by 10 percentage points.
Follow me on Twiiter @elkprincipal
Administration
Principal
Academic Associate Principal
Kappa House (serving students with last names beginning A - G)
Principal - Robert Whatley
Counselor - Debi Blevins
Sigma House (serving students with last names beginning H - O)
Principal - Angelia Sifford
Counselor - Jami Renner
Omega House (serving students with last names beginning P - Z)
Principal - Diana Kroeker
Counselor - David Brown
Counselor's Corner
As we are making our way into the second semester, course requests for next school year is right around the corner. Please encourage your child to login to CareerCruising (you can find the link at www.burlesonisd.net, click on “Parent/Student” link, then select “CareerCruising”).
Once there, students can find their course plan in the blue links on the left side of the screen. Please have your child review his/her choices for the upcoming school year. Please have your child contact his/her House Counselor with any questions.
Class of 2018
Order Graduation Supplies from Balfour
Class of 2018 Website, Facebook, and Twitter!
Website: https://sites.google.com/bisdmail.net/bhsseniors/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BHS-Elk-Seniors-1970204959891020/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhsElkSeniors
Advanced Academics and College & Career Readiness
FAFSA Fiesta
FAFSA help is here! Are you struggling with completing your FAFSA application or haven’t started it yet? BHS and our UTA GoCenter Mentors are here to help! Chromebooks will be available along with chips, salsa, and refreshments.
2018-2019 FAFSA
Seniors need to complete the 2018-2019 application.
Students and parents will need to create their own FSA ID.
FSA ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov
2018-2019 FAFSA Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
VERY informative PPT about different types of aid: Financial Aid Basics
2018 AP Exam Registration is OPEN!
Registration is open NOW and will close Sunday, February 18th for AP exams to be taken in May 2018.
All exam registration and payment will be through Total Registration.
Due to our school calendar this year, no late exams will be allowed unless it conflicts with an AP/EOC exam.
All students taking an AP course are expected to take their course exam.
2018 AP Exams fees are as follows:
Non-F/R Lunch Eligible: $54.00
F/R Lunch Eligible: $20.00
Burleson Opportunity Fund - Deadline February 23
The BOF Scholarship Fund is a non-merit based scholarship that can be used for up to 2 consecutive years of tuition and fees at Hill College. BISD students and Burleson residents who are on track to graduate in the 2017-2018 school year from high school are eligible to apply.
Application requirements/ deadlines and scholarship requirements can be found at this link BOF Info Sheet
All questions and application requirements should be sent to asiffordbof@gmail.com
TSI Exam at BHS for SENIORS
Next TSI will be on March 8th!
Exam cost is $15.00
Space is limited to the first 28 students to register
There will be multiple TSI exam dates this school year
MUST REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 7TH
Useful Links and Upcoming Dates
SAT/ACT Registration Instructions
SAT/ACT 2017-2018 Registration & Testing Dates
Shows registration deadlines, test dates, and when scores will be back
How to view scholarships in Career Cruising
ALL scholarships will be posted here!
UPCOMING DATES
Feb. 13th- Scarborough College Recruiter on campus during lunches
Feb. 15th- MARINE Recruiter on campus during lunches
Feb. 15th- BISD Choice Night at CHS
Feb. 5th-18th- AP exam registration through Total Registration
Mar. 27th- FAFSA Fiesta Night
Follow the BHS College and Career Center on Facebook or Twitter or visit the website
Burleson High School Athletics
Want to be an Elk Cheerleader?
Burleson High School will be hosting a MANDATORY PARENT MEETING for all students that are interested in trying out for the 2018-19 ELKS CHEER SQUAD on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the BHS LIbrary. Requirements and cost will be discussed.
GO ELKS!
BHS Tennis
Congrats, ELK Tennis!
BHS Powerlifting
The Elks won three weight classes. Eric Samayoa finished first at 114 pounds with a combined weight of 715 pounds. T.C. Nivens won the 148-pound class with a total weight of 815 pounds. Jordan Mauntel was first at 242 pounds with a combined weight of 1,390 pounds.
Burleson used five second-place showings to out distance the competition in the overall standings. Finishing second for the Elks were: Noah Finch (132-pound class, 830 combined pounds), Ethan McBrayer (132, 705), Trenton Blew (181, 870), Ryan Patino (198, 930), and Caleb Banks (220, 1.020).
Also competing for the Elks were: Isaiah Amador (fourth place, 165-pound class, 670 combined pounds), Chandler Poggensee (fourth, 220, 910), Chris Perkins (fifth, 220, 910).
Congratulations Powerlifters!
Elk Strutter Competition
The Strutters competed at their first contest on February 3rd and received the following awards:
Super Sweepstakes Officers
Best in Class Officer Contemporary
1st Runner Up Officer Modern
Best in Class Officer Novelty
Runner Up Officer Champions
Super Sweepstakes Team
Best in Class Team Contemporary
Best in Class Team Military
Best in Class Team Pom
Grand Champion Team
Division 1 Solo Kat Kaimana
Division 1 Solo Adyson Dickey
Division 1 Solo Marissa Guzman
Great job Strutters!
Burleson Works
Alex Philips
Economic Development Manager
City of Burleson
817-426-9613 – O
817-933-0399 – C
Project Celebration Fundraiser
Project Celebration hosts a Talent Show
All Students in 9-12th Grade
Do You Have Talent?
BHS Project Celebration is having a Talent Show February 24th at 7:00 pm with a dress rehearsal at 3:00 pm. ALL 9th -12th grade students are able to be part of the show. If you are interested in showing your talent please print off the entry form below and turn it in to the front office. Please turn in all forms and registration fee to the office by Feb 16th. There are a limited number of spots for the show so turn in your form and fee as soon as possible. If you need more information email us at elkprojectcelebration2018@gmail.com.
Yearbooks - order deadline extended to March 9!
Strive to Drive Car Giveaway!!!! Yes, it's true. We really are giving away a car. Just ask Morgan Barnes.
Morgan Barnes, 2017 Winner of the Strive to Drive Car from Burleson Nissan
Students, how would you like to drive a new Nissan Sentra? You could be the lucky winner of a new car if you participate in the Burleson High School, STRIVE-TO-DRIVE program. Here’s how:
- Students must be enrolled in the Burleson ISD for the entire 6 week grading period.
- Students may earn 1 ticket per 6 weeks for perfect attendance.
- Students may earn 4 BONUS tickets per semester for perfect attendance (Fall & Spring).
- Students may earn 10 BONUS tickets for the year for perfect attendance.
- Students may earn a maximum of 24 tickets per school year.
A Nissan Sentra will be awarded in May, at halftime, of the BHS Powder Puff football game.
**The district will utilize state guidelines for reporting average daily attendance to determine perfect attendance contest eligibility.**
**Students will not be notified about the number of tickets they have been awarded. If a student has questions, he/she should go to their House Office.**
Upcoming Events
Monday 2/12:
- AP Exam Registration through Total Registration
- Elk Varsity Baseball @ Mansfield Lake Ridge HS at 5:00 pm
- Elk JV Red/JV Black Baseball (Home) vs Mansfield Lake Ridge HS at 4:30 pm
- Lady Elk Red Soccer @ Cleburne HS at 6:00 pm
- Elk JV Soccer @ Cleburne HS at 7:30 pm
- AP Exam Registration through Total Registration
- Elk 9th Gr, JV, Varsity Basketball (Home) vs Crowley at 5:00 pm - Senior Night
- Lady Elk Varsity Soccer (Home) vs Seguin HS at 6:00 pm
- Elk Varsity Soccer (Home) vs Seguin at 8:00 pm
- Lady Elk Varsity/JV Softball (Home) vs Arlington Martin at 6:00 pm
- Project Celebration Meeting at 6:00 pm in BHS Library
Thursday 2/15:
- AP Exam Registration through Total Registration
- Elk B-Team Boys & Girls Powerlifting @ Centennial HS at 4:30 pm (Girls last qualifer meet)
- DEN Ambassador Cohort in BHS Library at 5:00 pm
- BISD Choice Night @ Centennial HS at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Lady Elk Varsity Softball Bryan-College Station Tournament
Friday 2/16:
- Early Release (Bell Schedule) @ 12:45pm
- AP Exam Registration through Total Registration
- Lady Elk Varsity Softball Bryan-College Station Tournament
- Lady Elk Varsity Soccer @ Crowley HS at 6:00 pm
- Elk V Soccer @ Crowley HS at 8:00 pm
- Elk Varsity Baseball @ Brewer HS at 6:00 pm
- Elk JV Red/JV Black Baseball (Home) vs Brewer HS at 4:30 pm
Saturday 2/17:
- AP Exam Registration through Total Registration
- Lady Elk Varsity Softball Bryan -College Station Tournament
- Lady Elk JV Black Soccer vs Alvarado & Boswell (Home) at 10:00 am
- Elk Baseball First Pitch Dinner at BHS Cafteria @ 6:30pm
Sunday 2/18:
- LAST DAY of AP Exam Registration through Total Registration
Mark your calendars!
February 19 - President's Day Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Development Day
February 21 - 2018-19 Cheer Team Mandatory Parent Meeting
March 12 - 16 - Spring Break
March 27 - FAFSA Fiesta
March 30 - Good Friday Holiday
May 19 - Senior Prom
May 21 - Senior Awards, Elkcellence, Powder Puff
May 25 - Early Release at 12:45 pm (Last Day of School)
May 29 - Class of 2018 Graduation
For more information or to see future events, visit bhs.burlesonisd.net