BC DISPATCH - Bear Creek High School

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February 2017

Bear Creek High School 9800 West Dartmouth Place Lakewood, Colorado 80227 (303) 982-8855

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Second semester is off and running with students and staff engaged in quality learning here at Bear Creek High School. I appreciate your involvement and commitment as staff works to provide academic challenge and rigorous learning opportunities for all students. To that end, please plan to attend our Parent/Teacher Conferences evening on Wednesday February 15th from 4:00-8:00pm.

We have begun the process of planning and preparing for next school year. Students are engaged in the process of registering for classes and should keep in mind their ICAP (graduation plan) as they make their choices. Our incoming Freshmen families had an opportunity recently to learn more about our exciting academic, activity, and athletic offerings through our 8th Grade Orientation/Showcase. We are very excited to welcome these students into our Bear Family.

As new Bears prepare to enter the halls of Bear Creek, we will be celebrating another wonderful group of seniors that have started their final semester with us. These seniors should be working closely with their counselors and parents to ensure that they remain on track for graduation in May. Should a student fail to earn the required core credits for graduation, they will need to arrange make-up credit through on-line, night school, summer school, and/or correspondence courses. Bear Creek has many intervention structures to support students should they find themselves in need of help. Reaching the goal of graduation is a coordinated effort between home and school and your involvement is greatly respected and appreciated!

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) recently released their School Performance Framework (SPF) for the 2015-16 school year. I am proud to announce that Bear Creek High School earned a "PerformanceLow Participation" ranking (Low Participation is noted for the number of parent refusals for testing). We are the only high school in Jefferson County to receive the "Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award." Our SPF rating is the 3rd highest amongst high schools in Jefferson County. Congrats to students and staff for all of their hard work!! More information can be found later in this newsletter.

Finally, Jeffco Public Schools is facing some tough budget decisions. The Board of Education is addressing the 2017/18 budget now and your input is needed. Please learn more about the issues and weigh in on the options at by February 10th. Input from the online budget tool will be presented to Board in March. For more information about the budget and opportunities for public input, go to .

Sincerely,

Mr. Lynn Torr Principal Bear Creek High School

The last day to reserve a 20162017 Yearbook is Monday, April 28, 2017, by 3:00 p.m.

To be guaranteed a yearbook, you must reserve one by this date.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent/Teacher Conferences

will be held on February 15th, from 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Reserve one today in the financial office for $70.00.

You don't want to miss out!

BELL SCHEDULE TESTING WEEK Schedule for April 10th through April 14th

Monday, April 10 Monday Schedule

Tuesday, April 11 7:15-11:15 a.m.

SAT test for all juniors PSAT test for 10th graders

No school for 9th and 12th graders (SAT plus writing will go until 12:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, April 12 7:15a.m.-12:30 p.m.

PARCC testing for 9th graders No school for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders

No afternoon classes for 9th graders

Thursday, April 13 7:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

PARCC testing for 9th graders CMAS Science testing for 11th graders

No school for 10th and 12th graders No afternoon classes for 9th and 11th graders

Friday, April 14th Friday Schedule

SENIOR FIELD STUDIES

This semester 31 seniors have enrolled in the semester long Senior Field Studies course. They will participate in many field trips in the metro area and are preparing for a two-week backpacking trip in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona that will take place later this month. There will also be urban and community service field studies. After spring break they will live with a Colorado farm family for seven days in April, and will end the semester with a weeklong white water rafting trip on the Green River through Desolation Canyon in Utah in May. This is a 6 period/day course that offers three school credits. Students looking for a memorable final semester should contact Steve Porentas at (303) 982-9147.

BEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR 2016-2017

02/10/17 02/15/17

02/20/17 03/24/17 03/27-03/31/17 04/10-04/14/17 04/20/17 04/21/17

End of Fourth Six Weeks Parent/Teacher Conferences/ 4:00-8:00 p.m. President's Day/No School End of Fifth Six Weeks Spring Break Testing Week Spring Sports Assembly Prom/After Prom

PARENTS OF GRADUATING SENIORS

Please print a copy of your student's Immunization record from Parent Portal, before graduation, as your student will need a copy to enroll in college.

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (CDE) SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORKS

State Accreditation is the Colorado Department of Education's annual accreditation assessment report for school districts. The accreditation process is a comprehensive system which reviews many performance indicators in school districts, including academic achievement and growth for students in reading, writing, math, and science.

CDE's District Performance Framework ("DPF") and School Performance Framework ("SPF") reports provide information about the levels of attainment in each of the four key performance indicators: Academic Achievement Academic Longitudinal Growth Postsecondary Workforce Readiness (high school only).

For districts, the overall evaluation leads to their accreditation. For schools, the overall evaluation leads to the type of plan schools will implement.

DISTRICT ACCREDITATION AND SCHOOL PLAN CATEGORIES

The District Performance Framework (DPF) assigns to each district one of five accreditation categories:

1) Accredited with Distinction: The district meets or exceeds statewide attainment on the performance indicators and is required to adopt and implement a Performance Plan. 2) Accredited: The district meets statewide attainment on the performance indicators and is required to adopt and implement a Performance Plan.

3) Accredited with Improvement Plan: The district is required to adopt and implement an Improvement Plan. 4) Accredited with Priority Improvement Plan: The district is required to adopt and implement a Priority Improvement Plan. 5) Accredited with Turnaround Plan: The district is required to adopt and implement a Turnaround Plan.

Jeffco Schools is Accredited and is assigned a Performance Plan.

The School Performance Framework (SPF) assigns to each school one of four plan types:

1) Performance Plan: The school meets or exceeds statewide attainment on the performance indicators and is required to adopt and implement a Performance Plan. 2) Improvement Plan: The school is required to adopt and implement an Improvement Plan. 3) Priority Improvement Plan: The school is required to adopt and implement a Priority Improvement Plan. 4) Turnaround Plan: The school is required to adopt and implement a Turnaround Plan.

The SPF for Bear Creek High School assigns our school a Performance Plan ? Low Participation.

For additional information on accreditation, please contact Lynn Torr, Principal, Bear Creek High School. Additional information is available at

COURSE SELECTION FOR 2017-2018

Students will begin the registration process for 2017-18 in February. When the date comes to turn in the registration materials, they should have entered their course requests on their registration sheet. They will receive instructions on how to do this.

The timeline will be as follows:

January 31 ? Registration materials distributed to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students in Connections.

February 2nd-10th ? All 9th through 11th grade students will have a scheduled time to turn in registration materials to the counselors and enter their requests.

AP Contracts must be turned in with registration materials. They will be handed out with registration materials on January 31st.

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DENTAL HELATH MONTH

Here are some tips for selecting and eating foods that are more healthful to your child's teeth:

Keep fruits and vegetables in your house to offer as "healthy snacks" instead of carbohydrates. Choose fruits and vegetables that contain a high volume of water, such as pears, melons, celery, and cucumbers. Limit bananas and raisins, as these contain concentrated sugar. You should brush immediately after these fruits are eaten.

Serve cheese with lunch or as a snack. Cheese, especially cheddar, Monterey Jack, Swiss, and other aged cheeses, help to trigger the flow of saliva, which helps wash food particles away from teeth.

Avoid sticky, chewy foods. Raisins, dried figs, granola bars, oatmeal or peanut butter cookies, jelly beans, caramel, honey, molasses, and syrup stick to teeth, making it difficult for saliva to wash away. If your child consumes these types of products, have him or her brush their teeth immediately after eating.

Serve sugary treats with meals, not as snacks. If you plan to give your child any

sweets, give them as desserts immediately following the meal. There's usually an increased amount of saliva in the mouth around mealtime, making it easier to wash food away from teeth. The mealtime beverage also helps to wash away food particles on teeth. Get your children in the habit of eating as few snacks as possible. The frequency of snacking is far more important than the quantity consumed. Time between meals allows saliva to wash away food particles that bacteria would otherwise feast on. Frequent snacking, without brushing immediately afterwards, provides constant fuel to feed bacteria, which leads to plaque development and tooth decay. Try to limit snacks as much as possible and to no more than one or two a day. Brush teeth immediately after consuming the snack, if possible. Avoid sugary foods that linger on the teeth. Lollipops, hard candies, cough drops, and mints all contribute to tooth decay because they continuously coat the teeth with sugar. Buy foods that are sugar-free or unsweetened. Never put your baby to bed with a bottle filled with milk, formula, juice, or soda. If your baby needs a bottle at bedtime, fill it with plain water. Offer your child plain water instead of juice or soda. Juices, sodas, and even milk contain sugar. Water does not harm the teeth and aids in washing away any food particles that may be clinging to teeth.

Include good sources of calcium in your child's diet to build strong teeth. Good sources include milk, broccoli, and yogurt.

2015-2016 DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE

Each year, state and federal law requires school districts to publish an annual report to provide parents and the community with information about performance. Jeffco's document talks about student achievement, how the taxpayer's money is spent for education and highlights of the year's activities. The federal "No Child Left Behind" law and the Colorado Department of Education specify that certain information must be included in the annual report, such as assessment and accountability data, and information about the qualification of the district's teachers. In addition, Jeffco Public Schools Strategic Planning and Advisory Council, a citizens advisory group, also provides details about its activities for the year.

A copy of the 2015-2016 Jeffco Public Schools Annual Report to the Community can be obtained at any school or viewed online at: ual_reports/index.html.

The Colorado Department of Education also provides information for parents about school performance online at: .

UPDATE SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

During registration this school year, parents completed contact information for their students in Jeffco Connect, the school district's online student information system. The contact information allows the school to contact parents, guardians and caregivers about emergencies and other important school-related issues. Parents should now log on to Jeffco Connect to review this information and make any necessary updates so the school will have up-todate contact information. Parents can log on to Jeffco Connect at:



Parents should also ensure that the school can contact them through School Messenger, the emergency contact system. Please log on to School Messenger and review the account settings to ensure that the message settings have not been blocked. Log on at:



AFTER PROM PLANNING

Attention Parents: We need your help!

After Prom is held every year after the dance as a way for students to continue to celebrate in a safe environment. In order to make this event happen, we need parent support. We need volunteers to not only help with the planning, but also the event on April 21, 2017.

If you are interested in helping in any capacity, please email Mrs. Cole at ecole@jeffco.k12.co.us or call her at 303-982-8759.

April 2017 Testing Days Schedule

Below is the information for the testing days for April 11th ? 13th. We want to strongly encourage parents/guardians not to schedule appointments on these days if it is a testing day for their student. Should you have any questions about this schedule or about testing in general, please contact Assistant Principal, Ms. Minnotte at ominnott@jeffco.k12.co.us

9th grade schedule

Tues. 4/11:

No testing scheduled No classes

Wed. 4/12:

7:15 ? 9:20

ELA 1

9:25 ? 10:55 Math 1

11:00 ? 12:30 Math 2

No afternoon classes

Thurs. 4/13:

7:15 ? 9:20

ELA 2

9:25 ? 10:55 ELA 3

11:00 ? 12:30 Math 3

No afternoon classes

10th grade schedule

Tues. 4/11: PSAT 10 test ? 7:15 ? 11:15 Wed. 4/12 No testing scheduled No classes

Thurs. 4/13: No testing scheduled No classes

11th grade schedule

Tues. 4/11:

SAT test ? 7:15 ? 11:15 (SAT with writing until 12:30)

Wed. 4/12:

No testing scheduled No classes

Thurs. 4/13:

Report for testing at 7:45am

8:00 ? 9:15

Science 1

9:20 ? 10:20 Science 2

10:25 ? 11:25 Science 3

No afternoon classes

***12th grade has no classes on 4/11, 4/12 and 4/13

Buses will run on a normal schedule these days, and depart from BCHS at 2:40pm ? students are permitted to wait in the cafeteria for the bus departure if a ride cannot be arranged.

Lunch will be served all three days, but will be a limited menu.

Graduation Information

Contact Person Liz Cole 303-982-8759

ecole@jeffco.k12.co.us

Graduation Ceremony Time--7:00pm Ceremony Length- 2 hours Date--Thursday, May 18th

Place--Red Rocks Tickets-Tickets are not needed for graduation What if it rains? We get wet, so please be prepared with an umbrella. The weather would have to be very

severe in order for us to move the ceremony to the gym. If this occurs, please check the Bear Creek website for updates. Space will be limited in the gym.

All fines and fees must be cleared and books returned in order to pick up cap and gown at the rehearsal. Contact Gina Shellhorn at 303-982-8860 with finance questions.

Graduates are required to arrive at Red Rocks no later than 6:00 pm (meet up top to line up) the parking lot can get congested and the walk is tough, arrive early

Parking--Red Rocks charges $10 per car Rehearsal--May 17th 12:00 Main Gym All graduates must be in attendance for rehearsal, see Ms. Cole with

issues or questions. Handicap/elderly/disabled--

o Reserved seating will be available (rows 1-8) o Row 1 is reserved for wheelchairs only o Space is limited, we ask that only one additional person per family sit in the designated area. o No tickets will be issued for this area. o Shuttle busses will be available from the upper South lot for handicap, elderly and disabled only, all others

are expected to walk. o You do not need to contact the school if you plan to utilize the shuttle or reserved seating

Diplomas--presented after the graduate exits the stage Legal names are printed on diplomas and read at graduation

Cap and gown-- picked up on 5/17 after rehearsal after all fines and fees are cleared Jostens- at 303-470-5136 for cap and gown questions Video-Colorful Concepts 303-730-7007 Photo- Grad Images 1-800-628-4509 Expectations

Dress appropriately Respectful to all graduates and attendees Not meant to be a party, it's a celebration Please refrain from using noise makers during the ceremony

Senior Picnic Wednesday, May 17th 2pm , Clement Park

Final Exams Friday, 5/12 1,3,5,7 Monday, 5/15 2,4,6

Graduation Rehearsal Wednesday, 5/17 12:00 Main Gym

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