BUSD News
February 3, 2023
Important Enrollment Information for 2023-2024 School Year
Good Afternoon BUSD Families,
It’s hard to believe that we are more than halfway through the school year with the 2023-2024 school year enrollment window quickly approaching. The enrollment window for new students in grades TK-12 for the 2023-2024 school year will begin on February 6, 2023 at 8:00 am. All students new to the district, including transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students, will need to enroll online.
How to enroll my new student
To begin the online process of enrolling a new student, families will need to create an account in Aeries. Please note that if you have a preschool-age student or were previously enrolled in a Bellflower Unified School District school, you may already have an account in Aeries.
To begin the online process of enrolling a new student please see the registration tab on our District website at www.busd.k12.ca.us.
School of Choice (SOC) Applications
The District supports the rights of parents and guardians to participate in a process to select a District school for their child, other than their school of residence, based on space and/or availability. Applications for School of Choice (SOC) will be available and accepted online via the District’s website beginning at 8:00 am Monday, February 6, 2023 through Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 4:00 pm. For more information on SOC please see the District website at www.busd.k12.ca.us.
Dual Immersion Program
The District is also accepting applications for the Dual Immersion program in Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten beginning at 8:00 am Monday, February 6, 2023 through February 21, 2023 at 4:00 pm. The Dual Immersion Program is available at the Intensive Learning Center (ILC) and Washington Elementary. If you are interested in applying for and enrolling your student in the Dual Immersion program please see the District website at www.busd.k12.ca.us.
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School Accountability Report Cards
By February 1, 2023, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The SARCS have been posted for all schools on the Bellflower Unified website. You can also request to review a hard copy at your school's main office. The purpose of the school report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about a school including a general profile, demographic data, school safety and climate information, academic data, curriculum and instruction descriptions, and staffing and expenditure information. The information included in the school’s report is based on the previous year’s data and includes a current school profile. As the CDE is using a new system this year, there are some minor omissions which will be added by CDE over the next month.
Bellflower Middle/High School Welcomes the Class of 2029
On Wednesday, February 1st, Bellflower Middle/High School students and staff welcomed the Class of 2029 on campus. Students were greeted by Linkcrew members followed by an assembly with performances by BHS choirs, band, and cheer. Students and staff showcased clubs, classes, and activities on campus for the future 7th grade Buccaneers!
Baxter Elementary’s VIP Lunch
This month’s VIP lunch at Albert Baxter Elementary welcomed Career Technical Education (CTE) teacher Erica Alfaro, the Graphic Arts teacher from Bellflower Middle/High School. Mrs. Alfaro shared about her Graphic Arts class, what students learn in her class and she showcased student projects. BMHS Graphic Arts students created t-shirts for Baxter students to win as prizes.
Mid-Cities SELPA Parent Workshop
You are invited to join us for a parent training hosted by Mid-Cities SELPA, “Dyslexia.” The training will take place on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. This meeting will be held at 15110 California Ave., Paramount, CA 90723. Interpretation other than Spanish is available upon request at least 5 days prior to the training. Please RSVP by Friday, February 10, 2023 at (562) 866-9011 ext. 2050 or via email at mcselpasec@busd.k12.ca.us.