BC DISPATCH - Bear Creek High School

BC DISPATCH

JULY 2019

BEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

9800 West Dartmouth Place Lakewood, CO 80236 (303) 982-8855

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We are very excited to welcome you to the 2019-20 school year. Our staff is excited to partner with students and families as we continue to deliver a high quality educational experience. In order to sustain and grow our excellence, it will continue to require a team effort. Together we can help our students' young minds achieve greatness. To support your son/daughter in maximizing their full potential, we ask that you assist your child in the following important ways:

A large part of success for adults and students alike is a strong work ethic to include regular attendance and solid organizational skills. For your student to receive the full benefit of instructional programming, which the BCHS staff has thoughtfully crafted, they need to be fully present. This means coming to school on time and being well prepared. Please note that classes are in session each day from 7:15AM to 2:30PM with students starting later at 8:00am on Thursdays. Please reinforce the importance of timely attendance with your student. This will serve them well now and in the future.

We appreciate those of you who took the time to complete our survey on switching our teacher professional collaboration time (PLCs) from 2:00-3:00pm on Thursday to 7:00-7:50am. The response to this proposed change was overwhelmingly positive, with over 70% of respondents supporting this change in schedule for the 2019-20 school year. Parents will still be able to drop off their students as early as 6:45am and buses will run at their normal times. Student pickup on Thursdays will now be consistent with all other days of the week2:30pm. Please see the attached schedule in this newsletter.

Students have much to accomplish during the course of the school year. Being organized and informed will ensure they remain on track for success. In order for students to maximize their classroom success, they will need to invest time outside of the classroom through homework activities focused on demonstrating and expanding their understanding of critical concepts. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal (see article in this issue) should be checked regularly to review student progress and attendance. Please know that our counseling and instructional staff are prepared to support you and your student as they strive for success.

Registration for the 2019-20 school year will be an online registration process again this year. We will have inperson support available for those that require it. Please take the time to carefully review the important information in this edition of the BC Dispatch. Enclosed you will find important dates, dress code expectations, schedules, and critical registration reminders. We hope you find the BC Dispatch to be helpful and you may look for future editions on our website at:

 Along with being involved in your student's daily progress, we invite you to be engaged in the broader school community through active participation in school-based committees such as our PTSA and Accountability. The PTSA is a wonderful, active, and supportive organization centered on student success. They assist with many activities including After Prom, volunteer coordination, and student scholarships. Accountability is focused on school goals, student programming, activity updates, budget issues, and other important items. These vital groups meet monthly. Great schools need community partnerships to be successful!

We look forward to another amazing year at Bear Creek High School. We thank you for trusting us with your children. We do not take this responsibility lightly. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!

Sincerely,

Mr. Lynn Torr Principal Bear Creek High School

Mr. Lynn Torr Principal Bear Creek High School 303-982-8727

NEWS AND EVENTS

Required 9th Grade Orientation

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

All 9th grade students are to report to Bear Creek High School at 7:15 A.M. Please meet in the commons area. Upper class mentors will guide you through the events of the day. Lunch will be available for purchase in the cafeteria.

Please bring: Your class schedule Notebook with a pen/pencil

All Upper Classmen new to BCHS Grades 10th ? 12th

Please join us for an orientation on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

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Get to know your school...

You will have an opportunity to tour the building, walk through your schedule, meet you teachers and counselor, and learn more about Bear Creek High School.

We look forward to meeting you.

BACK TO SCHOOL

ALL STUDENTS REPORT FOR CLASSES ON THURSDAY

AUGUST 15, 2019 FROM 7:15 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M.

PARENT PORTAL INFORMATION The parent portal is a wonderful tool parents can use to keep track of their students schedule, grades, and attendance. It is updated as soon as information is entered. Parent portal passwords will remain the same as long as you have students in Jefferson County Schools. The account is linked to the parent, therefore it does not change. You will be able to see all of your children regardless of which school they attend. Students also have access to parent portal through their own account. The user name is their student I.D. number. In May of 2012, the district had a forced password change for all students. Students needed to change their password in order to get into school computers and many other applications they use in school. This password is the password they will use to access the parent portal. If you have forgotten your parent portal password, or your account needs to be reset, please contact Rose Schmidt at (303) 982-8727 or in the main office for assistance.

RESOURCE CENTER

Once again we are approaching the beginning of a new school year hence the list of necessary items your child will need to start his or her school year will soon be coming. Depending on the size of your family and the number of children you have to help with supplies, this time of year can be somewhat stressful. I would like to offer up some suggestions on some community resources that may be able to assist in providing some of the school supplies your child may need. Keep in mind that due to the large number of families requesting this assistance the supplies get depleted very quickly. It is adviced that you contact the community agencies as early as possible. The Jeffco Action Center located at 8755 West 14th Avenue in Lakewood puts together packets of school supplies every year. Their office is located on the corner of 14th Avenue and Colfax. Their telephone number is (303) 237-7704. Every school year The Bridge Church puts together some backpacks filled with school supplies for students in need. Again, supplies are limited so please let your child's counselor know of their need at registration.

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08/22/19 09/02/19 09/06/19

BEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR 2019-2020

Optional walk-in registration help for current students 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Optional walk-in registration help for current students 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fall Athlete-Parent Night/Auditorium/6:00 p.m. 9th Grade Parent Night/6:30 p.m. 9th Grade and New Student Orientation (full day) First Day of School-All Grade Levels Back to School Night/6:00-8:00 p.m. School Pictures and ID's Taken School Pictures and ID's Taken Labor Day/No School BCK8 Carnival/Weekend of Bear Creek Block Party

09/07/19

09/13/19

09/14/19 09/16/19 09/18/19

09/20/19 09/25/19 09/26/19 09/27/19

BCHS Bear Day/Weekend of Bear Creek Block Party Homecoming Assembly Homecoming Parade/Time TBD Homecoming Football Game/ Jeffco Stadium/7:00 p.m. Homecoming Dance/Gym/7:00-10:00 p.m. 9th Grade Vision and Hearing Screening Academic Letter and Straight A Recognition/ Auditorium/6:00 p.m. No Classes for Students/Teacher Work Day Parent/Teacher Conferences/4:00-7:00 p.m. Parent/Teacher Conferences/4:00-7:00 p.m. End of First Six Weeks

FEE PAYMENT FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

Beginning on Monday, July 29, 2019, fee payment for your student can be made online through Jeffco Connect. You may make payment for the 2019-20 school year with your debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted).

To access Jeffco Student Fee Payment, go to our school's home page and click on the Jeffco Connect link, or go to the Parent Portal at . Once you are logged into Jeffco Connect, click on the "Jeffco Student Fee Payment" link on the left side. Help guides are available on the page. A receipt will be sent via e-mail confirming your payment. For fee payments made by parents beginning July 30th, for the 2018-19 school year, no convenience fee will be charged.

If you do not wish to take advantage of the online system, fee payment can be made at the school during August registration.

CALCULATORS

Students require calculators for ALL math classes at BCHS. All students are required to complete courses through Algebra II. You may want to consider higher level requirements when investing in a calculator.

Algebra I & Geometry A scientific calculator with trig functions sin, cos, and tan (approximately $10.00).

Geometry Honors and higher A graphing calculator such as the TI-83 Plus, T-84 Plus or TI Inspire (approximately $90.00).

Graphing Calculators are available for rent from the school at a cost of $25.00 per year, for students enrolled in Algebra II or higher. The fee is wavied for students on free and reduced lunch.

2019 ? 20 Online Registration and Schedule Release

Bear Creek HS will be utilizing an online process for releasing student schedules and fees payment for the 2019 - 20 school year.

If you need to enroll your student at Bear Creek for the '19 ? '20 school year, please call the school at 303982-8855 and ask to speak to the registrar in the counseling office. You will need to come in for a face-to-face enrollment session. This is for students new to Bear Creek.

July 30th ? Online fees payment system opens

All fees need to be paid by August 15th online or in person.

August 2nd ? Schedules released through the portal for students and parents to view

August 6th: 8 am ? 12pm or August 7th: 11 am ? 3pm ***OPTIONAL*** For parents/guardians or students who need additional help, we will have walk-in help with:

Schedule change requests ? **See policy below** Fees payment ? financial office staff available Parent Portal help ? office staff available to help

Schedule change policy: Students can request a schedule change for the following reasons:

Placed in the wrong level or level change needed Do not meet the prerequisite or failed the prerequisite Already took and received credit for the class Need more classes to meet graduation requirements Warren Tech scheduling issue

If your request does not meet the above criteria, you will need to fill out an appeals form, which will be available in the counseling office on the first day of school.

These requests can be made in person during the open time on 8/6 or 8/7 OR students can submit a request for a schedule change online with the following form:

Requests to drop AP classes must be done in person during the walk-in times on 8/7 or 8/8. Please contact Ms. Minnotte at ominnott@jeffco.k12.co.us if you can't make the walk-in times.

Student ID pictures, locker assignments and parking passes will all be done during the first full week of school. You can begin the parking pass process by going to the Bear Creek website under the Students section and filling out the Google form.

DRESS CODE Hat Policy Revision 19-20

Revised Language: Students are expected to dress appropriately to attend Bear Creek HS. If a student's dress or appearance is

determined to be disruptive, offensive, inappropriate, unsafe, vulgar or unhealthy, promotes discrimination, or promotes gang affiliation or activity, the student will be asked to correct the questionable dress and may be assigned disciplinary consequences.

Inability to remedy the situation may result in parent contact and the student being sent home. Refusal to comply with such request may result in suspension for insubordination.

Our Dress Code includes the following: Hats may be worn inside hallways and common areas, so long as they meet the expectations outlined above. The ability to wear them in instructional and non-common areas is left to the discretion of individual teachers and staff and may vary. Students are expected to abide by norms and requests set forth by teachers and staff at all times. Hoods are not allowed at any time inside BCHS during school hours (6:30am-4:00pm or otherwise instructed). Bandanas may not be worn or displayed. Any manner of grooming or apparel, including clothing, jewelry, hats, emblems, and badges which by the virtue of color, arrangement, trademark, or other attribute is associated with or denotes membership in or affiliation with any gang or group which advocates drug use, violence or disruptive behavior will not be allowed in school buildings or on school grounds, at school-sanctioned activities and events, or while being transported in school approved vehicles. Students must wear shoes. Chains, spikes or pointed studs are not permitted. Undergarments should not be showing. Clothing identified with gang association/affiliation may not be worn at BCHS or school events. Students may not wear clothing that reveals chest cleavage, mid-drifts or buttocks. All shirts/tops must have straps and not have cutouts. Shorts and skirts must be an appropriate length and remain at that length throughout the day. Decisions regarding the appropriateness of student dress will be at administrator discretion, including color restrictions if necessary.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE REQUESTS AND CHANGES

Students and Parents Please Read: Counselors and administrators make every effort to honor your student's scheduling requests. Your student should be enrolled

in 7 classes as a freshman, 7 classes as a sophomore and at least 5 classes as a junior or senior. Freshman and sophomores must have 7 classes including Study Hall; these are not optional. Please review your student's schedule and ensure that all core and required classes (such as English, Social Studies, Science and Math) are listed. If there are problems with your student's schedule, please read the following information on scheduling changes. If you have any further questions or concerns, please have your student contact his/her counselor after school begins.

Schedule Change Policy: Schedules will ONLY be changed for one of the following reasons:

1. Placed in the wrong level or level change needed. 2. Do not meet the prerequisite or failed the prerequisite. 3. Already took and received credit for the class. 4. Need more classes to meet graduation requirements. 5. Warren Tech scheduling issue. Schedules WILL NOT be changed for the following reasons: 1. You changed your mind about a class that you requested. 2. You want a different teacher, class period or lunch.

If schedule changes are made, students will be placed in the section with the smallest number of students and therefore teacher and period requests will not be honored. Students may not have their electives in the semester of their choice. This is unavoidable due to class availability.

FROM THE NURSES OFFICE

As summer comes to a close, please consider making an appointment with your physician to get a jumpstart on health plans, such as asthma or allergy plans, immunization compliance, and sports physicals.

Please note that a physician is required to fill out the medication agreement to keep any medications at schoolin the health room OR self-carry.

You can visit the BCHS website for information regarding: - Medications agreements to keep meds at school - State asthma or allergy plans - Immunizations- State standards & info - Immunization Exemption Form

Please reach out to me for any questions or concerns at Kristen.stoll@jeffco.k12.co.us

Thank you, Kristen Stoll, RN BSN CEN District Registered Nurse Bear Creek High School

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES INFORMATION

Annual Reminders (no change): An application for Free & Reduced meals must be resubmitted every school year on or after July 1. Applications submitted prior to July 1 are considered 2018-19 applications. Families will still utilize SchoolCaf? to submit online applications, which is the highly preferred method of application. The FNS Central Office, located in Quail Building 1, is available year-round to assist families with the online application process. As a last resort, paper applications are available as well. Student account balances (both positive and negative) will roll over to next school year. Families who wish to make online payments will still utilize SchoolCaf?. o Refunds may be requested at each school cafeteria, or at our Central Office. SchoolCaf? will be down for annual maintenance and enhancements for next year from May 25 ? June 30, 2019. o Families can obtain account information from the FNS Central Office during this time. o Call 303-982-6748 or email JeffcoSchoolFood@jeffco.k12.co.us FNS will offer Summer Food Service Programs at eight locations this year, plus the mobile bus. More information is available here: Jeffco FNS Summer Food Service Program Locations

NEW in School Year 2019-2020: SchoolCaf? will include new functionality for families, including viewing menus and setting purchase preferences/restrictions for their students. o Jeffco FNS will no longer be using Nutrislice for online menu viewing; parents who have the Nutrislice app downloaded will NOT see updated menus for 2019-2020. o We will provide instructions for creating an account and accessing all features of SchoolCaf? this summer. On April 25, 2019, the Expansion of the Lunch Protection Act (HB19-1171) was passed! This means that the $0.40 copay for reduced-priced lunch meals will be covered for students in ALL grades. (Currently, the copay is only covered for PK-8th grade students.) o Reduced-eligible students will receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost at all grade levels.

Bear Creek High School Bell Schedule 2019-20

Monday/Friday

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 BCTN Period 4 Period 5

Period 6 Period 7

7:15 - 8:04 8:11 - 9:00 9:07 - 9:56 9:56 - 10:03 10:10 ? 10:59 Lunch A Class A Class B Lunch B 12:45 ? 1:34 1:41 ? 2:30

11:06 ? 11:44 11:49 - 12:38 11:06 ? 11:55 12:00 ? 12:38

Tuesday

Period 1 Period 2 Connect/SA Period 3 Period 4 Period 5

Period 6 Period 7

7:15 ? 7:58 8:05 ? 8:48 8:55 ? 9:37 9:44 ? 10:27 10:34 ? 11:17 Lunch A Class A Class B Lunch B 12:57 ? 1:40 1:47 ? 2:30

11:24 ? 12:02 12:07 ? 12:50 11:24 ? 12:07 12:12 ? 12:50

Wednesday Block

Period 1 Period 3 BCTN Period 5

Period 7

7:15 ? 8:45 8:52 ? 10:25 10:25 ? 10:32 Lunch A Class A Class B Lunch B 1:00 ? 2:30

10:39 - 11:17 11:22 ? 12:52 10:39 ? 12:09 12:14 ? 12:52

Thursday Block

CCT Time Period 2 Connect/SA Period 4

Period 6

7:00 ? 7:50 (teacher collaboration time, no classes)

8:00 ? 9:30

9:37 ? 10:33

Lunch A

10:40 ? 11:18

Class A

11:23 ? 12:53

Class B

10:40 ? 12:10

Lunch B

12:15 ? 12:53

1:00 ? 2:30

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