BCIT MEDFORD Newsletter
Spring Break 2021
As we head into Spring Break...
As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding life at BCIT-Medford please reach out any member of the admin team.
Enjoy family and friends during this well deserved break and stay safe!
Mr. Parker
COVID Update
Governor Murphy recently announced that NJ high schools with low to moderate COVID-19 activity can reduce social distancing practices to 3 feet. Unfortunately, Burlington County has increased the COVID-19 matrix alert level to orange (high) from yellow (moderate).
In anticipation of a return to the moderate level, we would offer an additional rotation day to each student. We ask that you complete this survey and indicate whether you would like your child to add an additional rotation day to their schedule.
***This survey was also sent out to parents via an email blast...ONLY COMPLETE THE FORM ONE TIME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AN ADDITIONAL DAY***
Face masks are still required to be worn by all students and staff, and we will continue to follow original social distancing practices of remaining 6 feet apart in the school cafeteria as well as other marked areas within the building.
Upcoming Senior Events:
May 25th (Rain Date 5/26) Outdoor Movie Night
Six Flags Great Adventure BCIT Medford Senior Day (Date TBD)
Medford Senior Night (Details to come...still developing the activities for the night)
We are still working with senior students to finalize these events to close out the school year...More to come!
Senior Exit Exams Update
If you have any CTE certification please email your Career Major Instructor.
PRIDE WEEK 2021
Pride week will be April 26th-30th this year. The theme will be the same as last year "Classic board games." Dress up days will be done virtually through google classroom. More information will be shared with the students outlining the dates and the events!
Class color update!
Freshmen - RED
Sophomore - GRAY
Junior - BLUE
Senior - BLACK
2021-22 Student Scheduling has begun!
Be sure to scroll down and check out the Guidance Counseling section of the newsletter...
Don't Forget...Daily Screening Forms in Genesis When We Return!!!
*** If you are having any Genesis Parent Portal issues, please contact Christine Brownridge at cbrownridge@burlcoschools.org ****
If your child identifies specific symptoms and/or a fever (Over 100.3), they should not attend school that day. If a student is on campus and demonstrates symptoms identified on the form, they will have to be picked up from school immediately.
Student Activities Update
Please check the website for a list of activities and descriptions.
April & May ABC Hybrid Schedule
State Assessment Update
While we are waiting for a final decision, we are moving forward with plans to administer the NJSLA assessments during the window of May 3rd - June 11th. At this time we are planning for our students to take the following computer-based assessments:
9th Grade ELA (English)
9th Grade Alg. I (Math)
11th Grade Science
As we receive more information, it will be communicated to our school community.
Career Technical Education Information
Spring Sports 2021
Only student-athletes registered and cleared through the online registration system are permitted to attend.
The Daily COVID Screening Form/After-School Transportation request form is posted on the BCIT Homepage under Important Links as well as on the Athletics Homepage. Requests for after-school transportation are due each morning by 10 am.
Questions regarding Varsity Baseball please contact Head Coach Mr. Rossi at jrossi@burlcoschools.org.
Questions regarding Varsity Softball please contact Head Coach Mr. Powell at npowell@burlcoschools.org.
BCIT 2020-2021 DISTRICT CALENDAR
Check out the March Guidance Department Newsletter...
Important ASVAB Testing Dates for Second Semester...
ATTENDANCE POLICY
- Should the student be absent in excess of six unexcused days per semester, then he/she will be placed on non-credit status.
- Students who exceed a total of nine or more days with excused or unexcused absences from school for the semester will not be eligible for noncredit remediation, and may be referred to the Superintendent for consideration for referral to the Board of Education for action.
- Partial absences caused by lateness to school or early departure from school will be counted toward non-credit. Each partial absence will be equal to at least .25 of a day. Four (4) such partial absences shall equal one (1) day absence for the purpose of non-credit.
- All excused absences require written documentation to verify the nature of the absence. Parent letters excusing a student for attendance purposes are not acceptable. Medical notes need to be from a medical professional. Please review the policy below regarding approved excused days. If your son/daughter is dealing with a prolonged medical issue, please communicate with your guidance counselor and we can work together to develop a plan.