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THE BROOKVILLE BEEHIVE A Publication of Brookville High School 100 Laxton Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 AUGUST, 2013 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! Notes from the Principal would like to welcome the Classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016 back to school. The faculty and staff are looking forward to working with each one of you to have a successful school year. We have several new faculty members this year. They are: Cathy Brewer - Nurse Cathy Cocke – U.S. History Jessica Cooter – Spanish Patty Fuller - Aide Mark Gleason – Physics Douglas Goddard – Shop Jeffrey Jensen – WH I Brooksie Kramer – English Stephanie Miear – Sp. Ed. Matthew Sherry – Latin Kendra Turner – French Matthew Verner - Chemistry I encourage every student and parent/guardian to become involved in BHS during the year. There will be opportunities for students to participate in many extracurricular activities or clubs and parents to support the PTO, booster clubs, and other events. With your support and participation, the 2013 - 2014 school year will be one of the best ever. A new security system has been installed in all Campbell County schools. After the beginning of 1st period, visitors and students will be allowed entrance by a staff member in the front office. You will be instructed to report to the front office. The new system is based on doors staying locked during the day, instead of unlocked, as many have been in the past. Please take a few moments to read the remainder of this newsletter. It contains important information you will need for the coming school year. Registration for 9 th Graders and Their Parents reshmen and their parents are invited to attend registration on Tuesday evening, August 13. From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. students can pay fees (see “Fees” p.2). At 6 pm, students and parents will go through the bell schedule. Registration Day I F

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THE BROOKVILLE BEEHIVE

A Publication of Brookville High School

100 Laxton Road Lynchburg, VA 24502

AUGUST, 2013

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

Notes from the Principal would like to welcome the Classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016 back to school. The faculty and staff are looking forward to working with each one of you to have a successful

school year. We have several new faculty members this year. They are:

Cathy Brewer - Nurse Cathy Cocke – U.S. History Jessica Cooter – Spanish Patty Fuller - Aide Mark Gleason – Physics Douglas Goddard – Shop Jeffrey Jensen – WH I Brooksie Kramer – English Stephanie Miear – Sp. Ed. Matthew Sherry – Latin Kendra Turner – French Matthew Verner - Chemistry

I encourage every student and parent/guardian to become involved in BHS during the year. There will be opportunities for students to participate in many extracurricular activities or clubs and parents to support the PTO, booster clubs, and other events. With your support and participation, the 2013 - 2014 school year will be one of the best ever.

A new security system has been installed in all Campbell County schools. After the beginning of 1st period, visitors and students will be allowed entrance by a staff member in the front office. You will be instructed to report to the front office. The new system is based on doors staying locked during the day, instead of unlocked, as many have been in the past.

Please take a few moments to read the remainder of this newsletter. It contains important information you will need for the coming school year.

Registration for 9th Graders

and Their Parents

reshmen and their parents are invited to attend registration on Tuesday evening, August 13. From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. students can pay fees (see “Fees” p.2).

At 6 pm, students and parents will go through the bell schedule.

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ll Campbell County schools will register on Wednesday, August 14 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. On registration

day, students and parents may pay fees, pick up class schedules, and fill out required release forms.

Fees

hecks for fees should be written to “Brookville High School”. **Please see information regarding RETURNED CHECK POLICY.**

$30.00 Student ID Card

$20.00 parking pass (Juniors/Seniors only)

$15.00 PE Uniform

Separate checks will be necessary for the Student ID, Parking Decal and PE Uniforms.

Meal Costs

ampbell County Schools nutrition department has announced the cost for meals for the 2012-2013 school term. They are:

Breakfast – Middle/High School $1.10

Reduced Breakfast (if qualify) $ .00

Lunch – Middle/High School $1.95

Reduced Lunch – (if qualify) $ .40

Breakfast is free for reduced lunch students

Any questions should be directed to Jan Hiner, School Nutrition Office - Campbell County School Administration Building.

PHYSICAL ED UNIFORMS

ll students enrolled in physical education 9 &10 will be required to purchase a PE uniform. Uniforms are optional for those students enrolled in weight training.

This uniform will consist of a t-shirt and gym shorts. The cost of the uniform (shirt & shorts) is $15.00. If purchased separately, the cost will be $6.00 for shirts & $10.00 for shorts. The uniform will be available for purchase during registration (August 13 & 14). PE uniforms used at BMS can be worn for PE at BHS.

Attendance e need the help of students and parents to maintain good attendance for the 2013-2014 school year. Good attendance is essential for academic

success.

Please find listed below excerpts from the handbook in regard to attendance.

Excessive Absences When a student has been absent for a total of ten days (cumulative) for the school year, the school may require that a doctor’s note or a court subpoena be presented in order for the absence to be excused. The principal (or designee) will notify the parent or guardian of any student who is considered to have “excessive” absences. A student who is deemed to have excessive absences will not be granted an excused, pre-arranged absence unless the principal decides that there are unusual circumstances. Any student accumulating six (6) unexcused absences during a nine week period will automatically receive a grade F for that report card period.

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The following rules will apply to students who are released from school before our regular dismissal time (Seniors taking less than seven classes, apprenticeship students, etc):

• Early release students must leave the school grounds immediately upon their release.

• Early release students who return to school to pick up a student at the regular dismissal time must remain in their vehicle in the faculty parking lot drive-through.

• Early release students who are participating in an extra-curricular activity may return to school at 2:00 pm but they must report to an designated, supervised area and they must remain there until dismissal.

Please refer to pages 11 & 12 of the Student Handbook for the entire policy.

Senior Release Students who are granted permission for senior release must only be present at school during their assigned class times. Any student who participates in the senior release program will be expected to maintain passing grades in all classes. Failure to maintain passing grades will result in the student being reassigned to study hall or another class for remediation in place of senior release.

Pre-Arranged Absences We require notes requesting pre-arranged absences be brought in at least two school days prior to the requested absence.

The Campbell County Schools calendar is included in this newsletter for your planning purposes.

Please make every effort to plan family trips, medical appointments, college visits, etc. when school is not in session.

Family Life Curriculum

hroughout the school year, students in Health (grades 9 and 10) will cover sensitive areas of the Family Life Curriculum. If you would like to preview

the curriculum, it will be available in the main office and you can call for an appointment. If, after previewing the curriculum, you decide that you do not want your child to participate in these classes, you can request to opt them out using the county OPT OUT form available at the school. You must repeat this process each year that you want to opt them out.

Senior Portraits

letter from Lifetouch/Prestige was mailed to seniors with a date and time for your portrait. This session includes both formal and informal poses. Should

you have questions, please call Lifetouch to set up an appointment. The phone number is 1-800-366-0639.

The official photographer for The Buzzer is Lifetouch. Only senior portraits done by Lifetouch will appear in the yearbook. There is no sitting fee for the portraits.

Make up (formals only) portraits will be done at BHS on September 25.

Brookville High School/ Campbell County Website

lease visit www.campbell.k12.va.us to stay informed on important information regarding Brookville High School. Go to the website, Schools and click on

Brookville High. There you will find information regarding faculty directory, student handbook, school calendar, etc. You will also see a link to Daily Announcements. Announcements are made every morning at the beginning of 1st period and posted at this location daily.

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Brookville BEES.COM

he Brookville BEES website was created and is maintained by Mr. Larry Lewis (BHS Class of 1968). This outstanding website contains a wealth of information

about Brookville including a calendar of events, alumni news, links to a variety of informational websites, and a faculty information page. We encourage you to visit this website often and “bookmark” it so you can stay up to date on Brookville happenings. Our web page is BHSBees.com. One of the most popular features of the website is the up to the minute athletic schedule information. Mr. Kidd, our Athletic Director, works closely with Mr. Lewis to post schedule changes, cancellations, etc.

Emergency Information t is important that the high school office has accurate emergency information for each student on file. Please make sure current phone numbers, addresses, and

medical information are correct on the forms provided at registration. The emergency contact person should be someone who is accessible during school hours.

All Campbell County Enrollment Information Forms should be signed and/or corrected and returned to the student’s first period teacher.

If any information changes during the school year, please contact the school immediately.

make use of this valuable resource.

Meeting Student’s Health Needs

arents and students are reminded that all medications must be dispensed through the school nurse’s office. This includes any over-the-counter

medications, such as aspirin or cold medications. (No medicine such as cough drops, antacids, etc. will be available through the nurse’s office.) A medical authorization form for each medication must be filled out by a parent before the medication may be dispensed.

Parents need to bring the medications to the nurse’s office, where the medication will be logged in. If students must carry medication with them, such as an inhaler or epinephrine, a doctor will need to authorize the usage.

Parents who wish to send medication to school for their students must follow guidelines in order for the medication to be given. Authorization forms for medications are available from the nurse.

If you have questions concerning the policy, please call or stop in the nurse’s office at any time.

County Policies on School Buses

he Code of Virginia Section 22.1-176 states, in part, that “County School Boards may provide transportation of pupils, but nothing herein contained

shall be construed as requiring such transportation.” Campbell County provides convenient transportation for all students, K-12. Students riding school buses must abide by the same set of school board rules and regulations governing student conduct in school, and are subject to the same disciplinary procedures.

LOADING AND UNLOADING

Each student should be at the bus stop five minutes before scheduled time and stand a safe distance from the highway while waiting. Students who must cross a road to board or exit a school bus must walk in front of the bus in an orderly fashion. In addition, students who need to ride a different bus, or get off their bus at a different location, may do so only with proper parent and administrative permission and documentation.

PASSENGER RULES

1. Students are to obey the driver promptly and respectfully. The driver has the authority to assign seats.

2. Students are to keep arms and head inside the bus at all times.

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3. Students are not to throw objects on, from, or at a school bus, another vehicle, and/or persons.

4. Students are to hold their belongings and not take up seating space with them. (Backpacks, coolers, school projects, etc.)

5. Students are not to bring glass containers on the bus; all other containers must be in a lunch box or book bag.

6. Students are not to eat, drink, or chew gum on the bus.

7. Students are not to play radios, CD players, video games or tape recorders on the school bus.

8. Students are not to use profanity, immoral language or gestures.

9. Students are to talk in a normal conversational voice while on the bus.

10. Students are to take their proper seat and remain seated until place of departure.

News From the School Counseling Office

Counselor Assignments chool Counselor assignments for the 2012-2013 school year are designated by last name. If your last name begins with:

A through G - Ms. Melton

H through R - Mrs. Bowles

S through Z - Mrs. Daniels (formerly Ms. Wille)

College Awareness Information

Sessions he School Counseling department held their 8th annual Brookville’s College Awareness Information Sessions on August 6 and August 7. This session was for

seniors and their parents. A separate letter

explaining details of this session was mailed to each Senior’s home. If you were unable to attend, please stop by the School Counseling Office to pick up a packet of information received by each family.

College Night he area College Night program will be held at EC Glass High School on Wednesday, September 18th from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Admission is free

and representatives from over 100 colleges and universities, including most Virginia colleges and many from surrounding states, will be present. The program will be held in the school gymnasiums. Seniors, Juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend.

PSAT Information

he PSAT/NMSQT will be given at BHS on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. All 10th grade students will be required to take this test. We also recommend that

college bound 11th grade students take this test as well. Only 11th grade scores qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. PSAT information and registration materials will be given to students through their math classes in early September. Money for 11th grade students who would like to take the test will be collected in the school counseling office at the end of September. The school cannot order additional tests after the end of September. Please be mindful of the registration deadlines provided in the paperwork sent home with students in September.

Classroom Guidance Lessons e have many guidance events scheduled for the 2013-2014 school year. We hope to see many students and parents at these informative

events. Our first order of business will be to conduct a classroom guidance lesson(s) and touch base with all of our students through their English or History classes. The schedule will be as follows (dates are subject to change):

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12th grade classes – Aug. 26 and 28, 2013

11th grade classes – Sept. 9 and 11, 2013

9th grade classes – Sept. 25 and 27, Nov. 11 and 13, 2013

10th grade classes – Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and 4 and Nov. 6 and 8, 2013

We conduct several classroom guidance lessons with each grade level each year. Please stay updated on the Guidance Bulletins and our schoolnotes.com pages to be aware of upcoming lessons throughout the year. Each student is sent home with a packet of information from the lesson after each session.

SAT Information

he first SAT of this school year will be given on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at various local testing sites. The registration deadline is Friday,

September 7 and online registration is preferred. You may register online (www.collegeboard.org) which requires a credit card, or by mail, using the envelope provided in the registration bulletin (located in School Counseling Office). Please visit the collegeboard website for testing sites and additional information. Brookville’s school code, required for registration, is 471-285. Brookville High School is a test site for the November 2, 2013 and the March 8, 2014 test date. The cost of the test is $51.00.

ACT Information

he first ACT of this school year will be given on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at various testing sites. The deadline for registration is September 27. Online

registration is preferred. You may register online(www.actstudent.org) , which requires a credit card, or by mail using the envelope provided in the registration bulletin (located in the School Counseling Office). The cost of this test is $52.50.

******************************** Release of Information to Military Recruiters, Etc.

resident Bush signed into law the “No Child Left Behind Act” in January of 2002. This law requires all public school districts to disclose names,

addresses, and telephone numbers of high school students upon request by military recruiters and institutions of higher learning, unless their parents request in writing that the information not be released.

Athletic Department

n order to compete in interscholastic competition you must meet the following requirements:

1. You must be a resident of the Brookville school district. All tuition and transfer students need to meet individually with Mr. Kidd, Athletic Director, to determine eligibility.

2. You must be taking at least 5 subjects.

3. You must pass at least 5 subjects at the end of each semester. (A student who does not pass 5 subjects in the first semester cannot regain eligibility by passing 5 subjects the next six weeks. Eligibility is only determined at the end of each semester.)

4. You must have a fully completed VHSL physical for each new school year. A physical form completed after May 1 of the previous year is good for the next school year. All

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parts of the VHSL form must be completed and signed: page 1 by the student, page 3 by the doctor, and the last page by the parent or guardian. It is very important that the student and parent carefully read the information on page 1. Physical forms are available through the coaches or in the main office. Completed forms should be returned to the proper coach.

5. A student must not have reached their 19th birthday on or before the first day of August of the current school year.

FALL SPORTS INFORMATION

1. VHSL first official practice dates for all fall sports (football, golf, volleyball, cross country and competition cheer are set for July 30. Winter sports will begin practice on November 5. Spring sports begin practice on February 18.

2. Open gyms are set up by the coaches and are announced at the schools or in the newspaper. They may also be found on our website, www.bhsbees.com

3. Reminder: You cannot start practice without a completed VHSL physical form.

4. Sport Coach Contact

Football Marshall Schmitt BHS

JV Football Gerry Anderson BHS

B Football Steven Foster BHS

JV Volleyball Lauren Cole BHS

Volleyball Ashley Turner BHS

Golf Kim Scharnus BHS

Cross Country Cory Armes BHS

Comp. Cheer Crystal Reeves BMS

Theater Megan Emanuel BHS

Calendar of Events

lease make note of the following dates:

Aug. 6 Senior/Parent Workshop 10 am Aug. 7 Senior/Parent Workshop 6 pm Aug. 13 Freshman/New Student

Orientation

Aug. 14 Student Registration

Aug. 20 First Day of School

Sept. 2 Labor Day; School closed

Sept. 18 Parent/Teacher Conference

Sept. 18 College Night-EC Glass

Sept. 19 2 hour early dismissal

Sept. 20 Underclass school photos

Sept. 25 Senior make-up photos

Oct. 02 Senior Grad Assembly

Oct. 08 Senior Girls order grad supplies during lunch

Oct. 09 Senior Boys order grad supplies during lunch

Oct. 11 Homecoming Game /Block Party

Oct. 16 PSAT at BHS

Oct. 17 End of 1st nine weeks

Oct. 18 Teacher Work Day (school closed) Oct. 23 Underclass make up for

school photos

Oct. 30 Freshman/Parent Night

Nov. 02 SAT at BHS

Nov. 05 Election Day; school closed

Nov. 15 Class Ring Balance Due

Nov. 16 Ring Dance

Nov. 20 Parent/Teacher Conference

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Nov. 21 2 hour early dismissal

Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec. 20 End of 2nd nine weeks

Dec. 20 2 hour early dismissal

Dec.23 Christmas Break begins

Jan. 06 School Reopens ( 3rd nine weeks begins)

Class Officer Elections

lass Officer elections for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors for the 2013-2014 school term will be held after classes begin. Details will be announced in the

class meetings held the first week of school.

2013-2014 CLUB OFFICERS

DRAMA CLUB President: Riley Dewitt-Rickards Vice President: Kaydan Ferguson Secretary: Alexa Luna Treasurer: Emily Toth Historians: Lucy Wooldridge KEY CLUB President: Alexa Luna Vice President: Carsen Baldree Secretary: Sarah Gorman Treasurer: Jasmine Dearing Editor: Shanna Williams LATIN CLUB Consules: Sarah Tucker,Kyle Mariner,Ethan Wilson Aediles: Sallie Blanks, Kathryn Camper Quaestores: Kristen Camper, Kristina Overholt Historici: Grace Dean, Mike Nguyen Nuntii: Alex Newman, Cameron Roberts Scribae: Katie Dinh, Jonathan Yu Censores: Michael Epperson, Allison Tomlin NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President: Riley Dewitt-Rickards Co-Vice Presidents: Josh Stone/Braelyn Riner Secretary: Nicole Nicholson Treasurer: Richard Middaugh Publicist: Leah Porter

FCA President: Colton Spahr

BHS Athletic Boosters he 2013-2014 BHS Athletic season is underway. As budgets continue to shrink, the role of our Athletic Boosters becomes more important. We are

continuing to adapt and change to meet our new role. Membership in the Athletic Boosters is open to all parents of students, alumni and friends who desire to offer their time, energy and resources to the activities of the Booster Club. The membership for this season will be $5.00. Please consider joining our team on registration day. The Bee Barn is located on the gym side of the home football stands. Please visit us for your BHS apparel and souvenir items during our home football games and other times as posted on BHSBees.com or on our Facebook page, Brookville High School Athletic Boosters. Please check out our new items available on registration day. During the 2012-2013 school year we generated the fall sports program, helped with replacing net on the backstop for baseball field, moved the batting cage for baseball, helped with purchase of pad and cover for track, paid for Spring officials for softball, updated the championship banners, helped with state rings for football and track and provided scholarship awards for our top Scholar/Athletes. We are excited for the upcoming year. Be on the lookout for the many ways to become involved with the Athletic Boosters! The new board for the 2013-2014 school year is listed below. Please feel free to contact any of us if you would like more information regarding the Athletic Boosters. President Sherry Stone Vice President Chris Stuckey Treasurer Chip Umberger Secretary Cheryl Brooks Fundraising Debbie Wooten

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Bee Barn Shana & Brian Reusser Membership Renae Barger Concessions Cindy Taylor / Kim Banton Publicity Gary Davis Executive Committee Joe Pavia, Pat Knight, Donnie Smith Administrative Tom Cole, Larry Kidd Please mark your calendar for the following General Meetings to be held at 6:00 pm at BHS in the multi-purpose room.

September 18, 2013 January 14, 2014 May 21, 2014

Join us as we work to make BHS Athletics the BEST we can BEE!

PTSO

he PTSO welcomes all returning and new students along with their parents or guardians to the 2013-2014 school year. Our purpose is not only to connect

parents and the school, but also to enhance the learning and overall environment at the school by supporting students, teachers, and staff through programs and hospitality. The PTSO founded and continues to support The After-Graduation Party and provides assistance with senior pictures, Senior Seminar Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences. The Steering Committee is Cindy Middaugh, Chairperson; Cindy Harding, Treasurer; and Cherie Stamey and Kathy May, Hospitality. Volunteers are essential to the success of the PTSO. Membership is included in the purchase of the 2013-2014 BHS student identification card. We encourage all parents/guardians to volunteer with the Brookville PTSO. Please look for our table during registration in August to volunteer for hospitality and activities provided throughout the year.

After Grad Party 2014

raduation will be here before you know it and the “ PARTY” will begin! This is a special alcohol and drug free night for the graduates given by parents and

friends. It may be the last time the whole class will be together and we would like for it to be one they will always remember. This year’s AGP can be a great success with your help. We need to begin planning early as this is a yearlong project.

If you would be interested in serving on one or more of the following committees, please plan on attending an organization/interest meeting on Monday August 5, 2013 at 7 pm in the BHS library or you can contact: Renae [email protected] Phone: 434-665-2181 Facebook page- Brookville High Class of 2014 Fundraising/Donations: Responsible for securing money and prizes through community donations

Decorations:Responsible for making and decorating the areas in the school used during AGP

Entertainment:Responsible for securing entertainment for the entire night

Food:Responsible for providing food and drinks for the night (donations or parents)

Security:Responsible for maintaining a safe, alcohol and drug free environment for students and parent workers

Tickets:Responsible for selling tickets to students, preparing packets, “goodie” bags, and manning the check-in area during the night of the party

Prizes:Works with the Ticket and Entertainment Committees to distribute

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prizes during the Party and assists in securing and shopping for prizes

Casino:Responsible for decorating and running the Casino

Publicity:Responsible for promoting and publicizing the Party to the students in order to encourage attendance. Also calls parents to enlist their help.

Clean-Up:JUNIOR PARENTS: Responsible for packing and storing items from the party for future use and preparing an inventory of stored items. Overall clean-up of areas used for the party.

Thank you for your help in advance! We are looking forward to a great year working TOGETHER!

Brookville Scrip Program

What is the Brookville Scrip/Gift Card program?

This is an AMAZING program that allows you to raise money for BHS organizations and teams JUST by buying groceries/gas at Food Lion or Kroger at NO additional cost to YOU! How does the program work? It works in 3 ways:

Food Lion If you shop at Food Lion, contact a BHS scrip representative to purchase $50 Food Lion gift cards for $50 each. Food Lion donates 5% ($2.50 per card) to the BHS Scrip Program.

Kroger If you shop at Kroger, contact a BHS scrip representative to purchase a $5 gift card for $5. Take your gift card to the service desk or cash register and add money to your card. Kroger donates 5% of the amount placed on your card to the BHS Scrip program. These cards are reloadable, so each time you add more money to your card, 5% profit is earned. We receive a report and check from

Kroger each month of all BHS Scrip program purchases.

Great Lakes Scrip Program Periodically throughout the school year, the Great Lakes Scrip Program is also offered. This program gives you the opportunity to purchase gift cards in varying amounts from a variety of different stores and restaurants. You pay face value for these gift cards and a percentage of the cost is donated to the BHS Scrip Program. These are great for gifts or for your own personal use. This order form is available 4 times a year. Look for it at www.bhsbees.com.

How do I buy the gift cards? Please contact Laura Roark at 525-8323, [email protected] or Susan Blanks at 525-0340 to purchase gift cards throughout the year. Some organizations (i.e. Band) have representatives from whom you can purchase gift cards. Contact Laura or Susan if you would like to become a representative for your organization or team. Where do the profits go? You decide. Just let a BHS scrip rep know which program you would like to support. Current BHS programs include, but are not limited to:

1. After Grad Party Funds 2. BHS Band, Chorus, Theatre 3. Boys and Girls Tennis, Soccer, Basketball 4. Jim Whorley Facility Fund, Booster Club 5. Yearbook, ACE Team 6. Swim Team, Volleyball, Wrestling 7. Cross Country, Track & Field 8. Football, Cheerleaders 9. Baseball, Softball 10. OR any organization where families are

willing to contribute regularly. Profit checks are distributed as requested to the groups that have raised money. Please take advantage of this easy way to earn money for BHS!

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Brookville High School Honor Code

rookville High School’s honor code incorporates its core values of the pursuit of excellence, integrity, respect, responsibility, and honesty. Brookville

High School’s vision is to provide the best education and to empower students to become lifelong learners and productive members of society in the twenty-first century. In order to create the best environment which enables all students to become productive members in today’s society, each student is responsible for conducting him or herself according to the honor code.

Cheating

To deceive by trickery or to violate rules deliberately (The American College Dictionary 245). Such acts include, but are not limited to:

• use of verbal (talking) and nonverbal (signs, gestures) cues during a test or quiz;

• copying or allowing others to copy any academic work;

• using electronic devices during tests or quizzes;

• transmitting information to other students before, during, or after an academic assignment has been given;

• unauthorized collaboration on any academic assignment;

• unauthorized use of a pre-written aide on an academic assignment.

Plagiarism

To use and pass off (the ideas or writings of another) as one’s own (The American College

Dictionary 1063). Such acts include, but are not limited to:

• failing to use proper documentation and bibliography on an academic assignment (BHS employs a plagiarism detection service through Turnitin.com).

Lying/Falsification

Falsification is to state untruthfully or to make false by altering or adding to (The American College Dictionary 501-502). Such acts include, but are not limited to:

• lying or failing to give complete information to a teacher, administrator, or staff member;

• falsifying information submitted for academic credit;

• tampering with official records.

Stealing

To take (the property of another) without right or permission (The American College Dictionary 1352). Such acts include, but are not limited to:

• stealing copies of any academic work such as tests or quizzes, answer keys, teacher editions;

• stealing another student’s academic work or personal property;

• stealing school property.

*It is the student’s responsibility to check with the teacher if there are any questions about violations of the Honor Code on an assignment.

The following shall be the policy on honor infractions: Any student found to have violated the Honor Code may be dismissed from the National Honor Society or found ineligible for induction to the Honor Society for the remainder of his/her high school career.

First Offense: (Applied on a yearly basis)

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• Zero on work

• Teacher conference with student

• Referral to administration

• Administration notifies parent

• Two days ISS

Second Offense: (Applied on a yearly basis)

• Zero on work • Teacher conference with student and • Referral to Administration • Administration will notify parent and • Minimum one day suspension

HONOR CODE PLEDGE

I pledge to uphold the core values of BHS.

I will not cheat, plagiarize, lie, or steal

and I will not enable others to do so.

DRESS CODE arents, we need your help in this matter. The dress code has been revised and developed so that a student’s dress will not be a distraction to either the

classroom teacher or other students. Our building is air-conditioned and the necessity of dressing for classrooms with temperatures in the nineties does not exist at Brookville. A dress code pamphlet is provided below and will be available during registration.

The Brookville Beehive Newsletter is available online, during the school year, approximately two weeks after reports cards are sent home

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The following clothing is PROHIBITED

in Brookville High School

• Clothing and accessories that contain inappropriate or suggestive slogans, words, or pictures that may be interpreted as offensive or are likely to cause a disruption within the school environment.

• Tank tops, halter tops, mesh or sheer tops, bare midriff tops, racer back tank tops, or tops with shoulder straps less than the width of an index card (three inches).

• Tops cannot have necklines that are lower than a straight line from the top of one underarm across to the opposite underarm.

• Pants worn low on the hips that reveal underwear or skin. Clothing must cover undergarments (i.e. bra straps) at all times.

• Dresses and skirts may not be shorter than four inches above the knee; shorts and skorts may not be shorter than six inches above the knee.

• No form fitting skirts (ie. tube); form-fitting pants (ie. yoga, leggings, jeggings) must have a top that completely covers the front and the backside to at least six inches or less above the knee (see shorts or skorts)

• No pajama pants. • Sunglasses, hats, hoods, or head coverings of any kind.

Students who are inappropriately dressed will be required to change into appropriate clothing the first time addressed. Time missed from class to get/change clothes will be unexcused. And offenses thereafter will result in the student being assigned ISS for the remainder of the day.

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BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR PARENTS

Parental involvement is one of the clearest indicators of a child’s success.

The following is information taken from an article written by Ted Feinberg, EdD, NCSP and Katherine C. Cowan, National Association of School Psychologists.

Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children’s attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition.

Be sure your child is in good physical and mental health. Schedule doctor and dental checkups early. Discuss any concerns you have with your doctor concerning your child’s emotional or psychological development.

Review all material sent by the school as soon as it arrives. These packets include important information about your child’s teacher, room number, school supplies; sign- ups for after school sports and activities, school calendar dates, bus transportation, health and emergency forms, and volunteer opportunities.

Mark your calendar. Make note of important dates, especially back-to-school nights.

Make copies of your child’s health and emergency information for reference.

Buy school supplies early. Save the receipts.

Re-establish the morning, bedtime and mealtime routines at least one week prior to the beginning of school. Prepare your child by talking about the benefits of school routines in terms of not becoming over tired or overwhelmed by school work or activities.

Turn off the TV. Encourage your child to exercise, do puzzles, read, etc as early morning activities instead of watching television. It will help ease your child into the learning process and school routine.

Visit the school with your child on registration night. This is just as important for teenagers and their parents as it is for elementary aged children. Meeting the teacher, locating their classroom, locker, lunchroom, etc., will help ease pre-school anxieties and also allow you and your child to ask questions.

Minimize clothes shopping woes by buying only the essentials. Check with your school to confirm dress code guidelines.

Designate and clear a place to do homework. Older children should have the option of studying in their room or a quiet area of the house. Younger children usually need an area set aside in the family room or kitchen to facilitate adult monitoring, supervision, and encouragement.

Select a spot to keep backpacks and lunch boxes. Designate a spot for your children to place their school belongings as well as a place to put important notices and information sent home for you to see. Explain that emptying their backpack each evening is part of their responsibility, even young children.

Freeze a few easy dinners to make it easier for you so that meal preparation will not add to the household tensions during the first week of school.

Clear your own schedule as much as you can. Postpone trips, meetings, and extra projects. You want to be free to help your child acclimate to the school routine and overcome the confusion or anxiety that many children experience at the start of the school year.

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Make lunches the night before. Older children can help to make their own.

Set alarm clocks. Have school-age children set their own alarm clocks to get up in the morning. Praise them for prompt response to morning schedules and bus pickups.

Leave plenty of extra time. Make sure your child has plenty of time to get up, eat breakfast, and get to school. For very young children taking the bus, pin to their backpack an index card with bus number, teacher’s name, as well as contact information.

Review with your child what to do if he or she gets home after school and you are not there. Be very specific, particularly with young children. Put a card in their backpack with the names (s) and number of a neighbor who is home during the day as well as a number where you can be reached. If you have not already done so, have your child meet neighbor contacts to reaffirm the backup support personally.

Review your child’s school books. Talk about what your child will be learning during the year. Share your enthusiasm for the subjects and your confidence in your child’s ability to master content. Reinforce that learning skills take time and repetition. Encourage your child to be patient, attentive, and positive.

Send a brief note to your child’s teacher. Let the teachers know that you are interested in getting regular feedback on how and what your child is doing in school. Attend back-to-school night and introduce yourself to the teachers. Find out how they like to communicate (notes, e-mail, or phone).

Familiarize yourself with the other school professionals such as school counselors and administrators.

Let your child know you care. If your child is anxious about school, send personal notes in the lunch box or back pack. Children absorb their

parent’s anxiety, so model optimism and confidence for your child. Let your child know that it is natural to be a little nervous anytime you start something new, but that your child will be fine once he or she becomes familiar with classmates, the teacher, and school routine.

Do not overreact. If the first few days are a little rough, try not to overreact. Remain calm and positive. Reinforce your child’s ability to cope.

Plan to volunteer at the school.

Go for quality rather than quantity as far as extracurricular activities. Too much scheduled time can be stressful. Select activities where you have someone with whom you can carpool. Find out from the school which days will be heavy homework days or test study days and schedule extracurricular activities accordingly.

If your child does not want to participate in regular, organized extracurricular activities, you may want to consider other options to help build interests and social skills. For example, check out the local library for monthly reading programs, find out if your local recreation or community center offers drop-in activities or look into volunteer opportunities with local organizations.

If your child demonstrates problems that seem extreme or go on for an extended period, you may want to contact the school to set up an appointment to meet with your child’s teachers.

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Period Tardy Bell End of Class1st pd & announcements 8:05 8:56

2nd period 9:00 9:473rd period 9:51 10:38

4th period (1st lunch)

4th period (2nd lunch)

4th period (3rd lunch)

5th period 12:06 12:536th period 12:57 1:447th period 1:48 2:35

Period Tardy Bell End of Class1st pd & announcements 8:05 8:47

2nd period 8:51 9:323rd period 9:36 10:17

FLEX Period 10:21 10:56

4th period (1st lunch)

4th period (2nd lunch)

4th period (3rd lunch)

5th period 12:24 1:056th period 1:09 1:507th period 1:54 2:35

Lunch: 11:00 - 11:24 4th period 11:28 - 12:204th period: 11:00 - 11:24

Lunch: 11:28 - 11:52 4th Period: 11:56 - 12:204th period: 11:00 - 11:52

Lunch: 11:56 - 12:20

Class Bell Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Flex Schedule Tuesday and Thursday

Lunch: 10:42 - 11:06 4th period 11:10 - 12:024th period: 10:42 - 11:06

Lunch: 11:10 - 11:34 4th Period: 11:38 - 12:024th period: 10:42 - 11:34

Lunch: 11:38 - 12:02

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