BRONCO BLAST
Weekly Update for December 11, 2020
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR - SAVE THE DATES
SEMESTER 1 (S1)
Tuesday, December 22nd - Last day of semester 1
Wednesday, December 23rd to January, 06 2021 - WINTER BREAK NO SCHOOL
SEMESTER 2 (S2)
Friday, February 12th - INSERVICE DAY - NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 15th - President's Day - NO SCHOOL for Students, In Service day for Staff
Friday, February 19th - MP3 Grades Posted
Thursday, January 28th - 8th Grade Parent Night (see below)
Friday, March 19th - INSERVICE DAY - NO SCHOOL
Monday, March 22nd thru Friday, March 26th - SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL
Friday, April 2nd - HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
Friday, April 9th - MP4 Grades Posted
Friday, June 4th - Class of 2021 Graduation
BHS S1 Final Exam Information
BHS recognizes the flexibility and grit of students throughout the first semester. As such, semester final exams for all classes will be suspended. Additionally, students may be provided with an opportunity to revisit course work on December 21st and 22nd. Preliminary participation expectations will be posted by teachers on Monday, December 14th. Students and parents can access this information through Infinite Campus parent/student portal. Select "grades" from the left navigation bar. Expectations are posted as "BHS S1 Final Grade Status".
The info below describes how teachers will use these last two days for different groups of students. Students may be in several different groups depending on their performance in each course.
Optional Attendance on 12.21 & 12.22
- Group 1 Students have completed all elements of the course and provided evidence at a consistent level of performance. Additional evidence would not change the grade.
- Students may choose to participate in possible enrichment activities, but there is no requirement to participate.
- Selected courses may strongly encourage participation on these days. Teachers will share specifics for their courses, but many Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses will take advantage of these days.
- BHS S1 Final Grade Status = Complete
Optional Attendance on 12.21 & 12.22
Group 2 Students have completed all elements of the course and provided evidence at an inconsistent level of performance. Additional evidence could improve a C+ to a B- or a B+ to an A-.
- Students have the opportunity, but are not required, to participate.
- Although additional evidence may result in a higher grade, the student's grade cannot be impacted negatively.
- Providing additional evidence does not guarantee a higher grade.
- BHS S1 Final Grade Status = Optional
Mandatory Attendance on 12.21 & 12.22
- Group 3 Students are missing one or two major assessments/assignments OR have performed significantly below their typical level of achievement on a specific grading task. Additional evidence could improve their Final Grade.
- Participation in order to provide additional evidence is required of students.
- Although additional evidence may result in a higher grade, the student's grade cannot be impacted negatively.
- Providing additional evidence does not guarantee a higher grade.
- BHS S1 Final Grade Status = Incomplete
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MATERIAL DROP - OFF
Honor a D220 staff member with a holiday Teacher Tribute
Looking for help with your holiday shopping list? Consider honoring your child’s teacher, or any district staff person, with a Teacher Tribute from the Barrington 220 Educational Foundation. The Honoree will receive a personalized card delivered prior to winter break, acknowledging your donation to the Foundation. Orders must be received by Monday, December 14.