BFHS BlueJay Beat
JULY 2019
BONDURANT-FARRAR HIGH SCHOOL CORE VALUES
- Communicate and Collaborate Effectively
- Solve Problems
- Persevere
- Be Culturally and Socially Respectful
It's hard to believe we have been out of school a little over a month now. The Fourth of July has come and gone which means the start of a new school year is a approximately a month away! More excitement continues to build as we gear up for the start of the 2019-20 school year!
Looking Ahead... NEW -- Prior to the 2019-20 school year, BFHS will be hosting an open house for ALL grade 9-12 students from 8:00-4:00 on Wednesday, August 21st. During this time, students will be asked to come in and pick up parking permits, get their school picture taken, check out their school issued chromebook, and take care of any additional paperwork needed prior to the school year. There will NOT be a Freshmen Orientation evening as in years past. Below explains the new process.
Also NEW -- Monday, August 26th, we will run a two-hour late start schedule for students in grades 10-12 and will report by 10:10 a.m. All incoming 9th graders will report at the normal start time of 8:10 a.m. We are using this time to transition 9th graders to the high school and get them started for the 2019-20 school year by going over processes and procedures to hopefully assist them with the transition. Students that rely on school transportation will still follow their bus schedule. We will have a supervised spot for these students upon arrival. More information will be provided prior to the start of the school year.
*There will also be some updated academic/activity policy changes for the 2019-20 school year and this information will be explained further in our August newsletter (pending school board approval). They include:
- PE Exemption (505.5E1)
- Academic Eligibility (504.11)
I hope you enjoy the remainder of July!
Respectfully,
Erik Garnass
@erikgarnass
Follow us on twitter @BFHS_News
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
- Phone calls will be directed to voicemail while offices are closed.
- Voicemail will be monitored as soon as possible.
- If you plan to visit, please call before doing so to ensure someone is in the office.
Note: High school office will be CLOSED July 1st - 5th
WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AT BFHS??
2019-20 RE-ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE NOW
Click HERE to view the 2019-20 Re-Enrollment Step-by-Step directions.
STUDENT PARKING PERMITS
All students wishing to park vehicles at the school during the school day/year are required to purchase a parking permit. Permits are $35 for the entire school year and can be purchased online via RevTrak where you'll fill the application form out.
*Students can begin picking up parking passes Wednesday, August 21st and must have it displayed in their cars by Tuesday, September 3rd.
FALL ACTIVITY REGISTRATION
Check out the official athletics site of Bondurant-Farrar HS for recent updates and news:
CONGRATULATIONS TO...
RRC All-Conference Girls Soccer Members
- 1st Team: Emma De Costa, Ellie De Costa, Grace Hintze
- 2nd Team: Kate Tidman, Addie Ehlers, Sheridan Fredrickson
- Honorable Mention: Lexi Bedier
* Junior Emma De Costa named IHSCAA 1st team All State & IGCA 2nd Team All State.
* Senior Grace Hintze named IHSSCA Honorable Mention All State.
* Freshman Ellie De Costa named IGCA 2nd Team All State.
RRC All-Conference Boys Soccer Members
- 1st Team: Griffin Hughes, Sam McClintock, Ian Montgomery
- 2nd Team: Jalen Kruse, Oskar White
- Honorable Mention: Zach Kline
* Senior Ian Montgomery named 2nd team All State.
* Junior Griffen Hughes named Honorable Mention All State.
2019 State Track participants:
Girls
Katelyn Lappe - Discus (9th) Shot (7th)
Alyssa Fick - 400 (17th)
Ellie De Costa - 200 (15th)
Kendall Anderson - 100 Hurdles (11th)
Riley Gilroy - 400 Hurdles (22nd)
Kyleigh Guthridge - High Jump (23rd)
Sprint Medley - Abby Hall, De Costa, Rebekah Fuller, Fick (19th)
4x100 - Hall, Fuller, Anderson, De Costa (5th)
4x200 - Anderson, Fuller, Paige Walke, De Costa
Boys
Long Jump - Lain Wilson 19-9 3/4 (13th), Kaeden Lozano 19-7 1/2 (17th)
4x200 - Ty Beresford, Lain Wilson, Dalton Powell, Porter Smith - 1:32.97 (13th)
4x100 - Ty Beresford, Lain Wilson, Dalton Powell, Porter Smith - 44.51 (15th)
800 - Seth VanBaale 1:57.34 (4th)
Special Olympics Track & Field:
- Emily Burris - 1st place in the 50 meter walk (39.39)
BFHS School Counseling Department
Looking ahead
July 1 - Re-enrollment for 2019-2020 opens in Infinite Campus/payment accepted
August 14 - New Student Meet and Greet (2:00-3:30 pm)
August 15 - Schedule Adjustments w/ Counselors (12:00-3:00 pm)
August 21 - Open house (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
August 26 - First Day of School (2:00 pm dismissal)
September 2 - Labor Day, No School
October 14 & 17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, 1:45 pm dismissal)
October 18 - PD Day, No School
October 29 - End of Quarter 1
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 23 - January 1, 2019 - Winter Break
January 17, 2019 - End of Semester 1
TRANSCRIPTS/GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Please look on Infinite Campus at your child’s semester grades and have your child review their transcript with you so that you understand how many credits they’ve achieved thus far.
A total of 48-semester credits are required for graduation. Each semester class is worth one credit, except PE, which is one credit for both semesters. In order to ensure that your education will be well-rounded, courses will be required in the following subject areas some time during your high school career:
Needed for Graduation: (All taken while in high school)
- 8 semesters credits of English
- 6 semesters credits of Math
- 6 semesters credits of Science
- 6 semesters credits of Social Studies
- 4 credits of Physical Education
Required Courses:
- English 9
- English 10
- English 11
- Algebra I
- Health
- Personal Finance
- Physics & the Universe
- Biology
- American History
- American Government
- Physical Education
Schedule Changes
Students who have conflicts in their schedule with the courses they requested for the 2019-2020 school year will meet with their counselor in May. Students will be able to pick up a paper copy of their schedule once the registration process has been completed over the summer. We will hold office hours in August for any schedule changes that need to be made, so please check your email in August for days and times. The following reason to make a change and not make a change was shared with students during the registration process:
Reasons Not To Make A Change:
- I want a different teacher
- I want a different lunch
- I don’t know anyone in the class
- I wanted PE at the end of the day
ReasonsTo Make A Change:
- I already took the class
- I am missing a class
- I want to get rid of a study hall
- I don’t have the prerequisite
- I failed a class
ACT Registration Info
GOLDEN CIRCLE COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR
Students of all ages are encouraged to visit the annual Golden Circle College and Career Fair. Whether you're a freshman or sophomore just starting to explore career options, or a junior or senior narrowing your list of college choices, Golden Circle College & Career Fair is the perfect opportunity for you to gather knowledge, make connections, and begin to make informed decisions about your future.
2019 Fair:
- Date: Sunday, September 29, 2018
- Location: Prairie Meadows Conference Center - Altoona, IA (Des Moines)
- Time: 12:30 - 3 pm
Tammy Kaufman
Important Numbers/Websites
Suicide Prevention LIfeline 1-800-273-8255
Casey McMurray
Mrs. McMurray is the counselor for the Classes of 2019 & 2021. Her email is mcmurrayc@bfschools.org
RESOURCES WHEN IN NEED
REMINDERS
Just a reminder all incoming seniors need a second dose of the meningococcal vaccine to be able to return to school this fall. If you take CPR over the summer, please bring a copy of it to school so you can get that graduation requirement checked off. All incoming 9th graders need a dental screening. All athletes need a sports physical before participation - this includes marching band, as well as cheerleading, dance, and sports. Finally, a reminder of the policy regarding medications at school as listed below (from the handbook)
FF. Administration of Medication to Students
A. Proper labeling:
1. Prescribed medication: All prescribed medications shall be maintained in the
original prescription container and labeled with the following:
● Name of student
● Name of medication
● Directions for use/storage
● Name of physician
● Name and address of the pharmacy
● Date of prescription
2. Over-the-counter medications: All over the counter medications shall be
maintained in the original container in which they were purchased.
B. Parent/Guardian written consent on a dated statement:
A parent/guardian signature on a statement requesting and authorizing the school
personnel to administer the medication must accompany the medication. (BP 507.2E2)
C. Record of administration: Each time the medication is administered, a record shall be maintained in the nurse's office. The record shall include the student's name, date, time, name of the medication, the amount is given, and the signature or initials of the person who administered the medication.
D. Medication reactions: Any unusual conditions or behaviors following the administration of medication should be reported to the school nurse, if available or to the parent/guardian immediately. Reactions to medication should be recorded.
E. Definition of medications: Those health products covered by the medication policy include all prescription medications and over-the-counter products, including but not limited to pain relievers, cold remedies, cough syrups, antacids, cough drops, throat lozenges, etc.
F. Security:
1. No medications are to be carried during school hours by students nor stored in
pockets, purses, school bags, lunch boxes, lockers, teacher desks, sports equipment bags,
etc. The only exception would be with a physician’s written orders and a parent/guardian
written authorization for a student to carry the medication with him/her for self-administration as necessary (ie: inhalers, diabetic supplies, emergency medications).
2. ALL medications, either prescription or over-the-counter, must be brought to the school nurse by a parent or other authorized and approved adult. Absolutely no medications are to be transported to/from school by any student. Any student found with unauthorized medications will be referred to school administration.
3. All medications will be stored in a secure area, accessible only to those who are authorized to administer the medication.
4. The building principal shall designate those in each building who are authorized
to administer the medications. Those authorized will receive instructions from the school nurse concerning administration and confidentiality of medications.
5. At the end of the school year or the end of the dispensing time, any remaining medication must be picked up by the parent or an authorized and approved adult within two weeks of the last day of school. All medication not picked up will be disposed of in an appropriate manner in accordance with medication disposal guidelines as set forth by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration - www.fda.gov)
FROM THE DESK OF MR. SADLER (SRO)
Articles will resume during the 2019-20 school year!
Bondurant-Farrar High School
Email: garnasse@bfschools.org
Website: bfschools.org
Location: 1000 Grant Street North, Bondurant, IA, United States
Phone: (515) 957-8191
Twitter: @BFHS_News
It is the policy of the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator; Chad Carlson, Director of Administrative Services, 300 Garfield St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 515-967-7819, carlsonc@bfschools.org. -OR- Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560, Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov