Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

An International Baccalaureate World School

NEW PARENT ORIENTATION 2017

ACCESS

BELONGING

COLLABORATION“Learn, Think, Serve, Be Responsible”

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Principal – Dr. Jones

Assistant Principal – Ms. Councilman (12th)

Assistant Principal – Mr. Robinson (11th)

Assistant School Administrator- Mr. Levine (10th)

Assistant Principal – Mrs. Heckert (9th)

B-CC’S COUNSELORSGrade 9

A - Barry Ms. Reveron

Bayquen – Corbera Cabieses Ms. Palchick

Cornwell – Goodman Mr. DeMunter

Goodwin – Kerjean Mr. Gordon

Kerr – Mejia Rodezno Ms. Toole

MeKonnen - Ramirez Ms. Henry

Ramos – Tatelbaum Ms. Showker

Taylor - Z Ms. Khani

Counseling Secretary Ms. Perez

B-CC’S COUNSELORS

Grades 10-12

A - Barrett Ms. Reveron

Barrios - Curic Ms. Palchick

Dahiya - Gonzalez Mr. DeMunter

Goodwin - Kesterman Mr. Gordon

Khan - Melmed Ms. Toole

Membreno - Raisner Ms. Henry

Ramos – Starr Ms. Showker

Steele - Z Ms. Khani

COLLABORATION WITH FAMILIES

oDavid Welch: PTSA President

oCorrinne Goldsmith: 1st VP

oTheresa Taylor: Co-2nd VP

oTory Crane: Co-2nd VP

oLuis Viera, Lorena Alvarez, Latino DPC Representatives

oRuth Parris, Georgette Scott-Nash: NAACP DPC Representatives

oMatt Gandal – BCC Educational Foundation President

What the PTSA does

• Organize communication and interaction among parents, students, and staff including:• B-CC Net listserv

• New Parent Orientation

• PTSA Open House at Back to School Night

• Peer Parents grade-level network

• College Advisory Committee

• International Transitions Committee

• Student Directory

• Student Handbook/Planner

• PTSA webpage

• PTSA calendar

What the PTSA does (cont.)

• Develop programs to enable parents & students to make informed choices including:

• Monthly programs on critical topics such as driving, study skills, substance abuse, mental health, internet safety

• Annual series on college admissions & financial aid

• Outreach to traditionally underrepresented groups through the Diversity Parents Council

What the PTSA does (cont.)

• Support B-CC High School activities by providing resources including:• Volunteer network to support staff needs

• Teacher grants for staff development & classroom programs

• Student recognition events

• Staff appreciation

• Student grant program

• B-CC Cares and Emergency Food Boost

• And much more………

Join the PTSA

• Fill out a form here at the new parent orientation

• Download the membership form from the PTSA website

• Go to www.pay4schoolstuff.com

Volunteer with the PTSA

• How to sign up to volunteer• Fill out the B-CC PTSA Volunteer Interest Form we have at the PTSA tables

• Go to the Volunteer Opportunities tab on the PTSA website

• Talk to one of the PTSA representatives

PTSA Fundraisers

• Earn money for B-CC while you shop!

• Amazon

• Grocery Programs• Giant A+ School Rewards• Harris Teeter• Sniders Super Foods and Chevy Chase Supermarket

• Buy a Brick in the B-CC Courtyard

• Donate money to the PTSA

• Every dollar donated goes directly to the PTSA and our programs

• Donate on membership form or through pay4schoolstuff.com

Used Book Sale

• Save the Date for the PTSA’s largest fundraiser, the Used Book Sale:

• March 10 and 11, 2018

How to get information

• Bookmark The B-CC School Website:www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/bcchs

• Bookmark the PTSA Website: www.bccptsa.net • Link to the Calendar on the PTSA website

• Sign up to the BCC Net Listserv: • BCCNet Listserv focuses on school-related messages to keep parents up to

date on school happenings.

• To sign up, follow the link on the left side of the B-CC PTSA website, www.bccptsa.net.

Upcoming Dates

• 9th Grade Peer Parents Meeting – the ABCs of B-CC• Wednesday September 13th at 8 a.m. in the Cafeteria

• PTSA Open House / Back To School Night - Thursday September 14th• PTSA Open House from 6 to 7 p.m.

• B-CC Back to School Night from 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Thank You and Have a Great School Year

BELL SCHEDULE

Warning Bell 7:40

PD. 1 7:45-8:32

PD. 2 8:37-9:30

PD. 3 9:35-10:22

PD. 4 10:27-11:14

LUNCH 11:14-11:54 (OPEN)

PD. 5 11:59-12:46

PD. 6 12:51-1:38

PD. 7 1:43-2:30

What’s new in high school?

•SEMESTER CLASSES•NO FINAL EXAMS—PROGRESS CHECKS INSTEAD

•GRADES –ON TRANSCRIPT

•CONSTRUCTION—ALL FALL GAMES OFF-SITE

•OPEN LUNCH

11:14 – 11:54 (40 minutes)

The entire school breaks at the same time

Eating/going off campus is permitted

Students must return from lunch on time, otherwise their open lunch privilege will be taken away

The school cafeteria is open and serves a variety of hot and cold food items

Clubs and teams meet in classrooms

Teachers meet with students in classrooms

OPEN LUNCH

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Arrive at class on time, every day. If you must miss class, turn in a note signed by your parent or guardian with your name, student i.d. and the reason and date(s) you missed. Notes must be received by Attendance Secretary in the attendance office within 3 days of the absence.

Students with 3 unexcused absences will talk with their classroom teacher.

Students with 5 unexcused absences in a class will complete MCPS Form 560-26a and have the opportunity to restore credit. Continued failure to attend or failure to fulfill contract can result in course failure, regardless of course grade.

Unexcused tardies will be recorded and 3 unexcused tardieswill equal 1 unexcused absence

This applies to both written work and oral presentations – no cheating or plagiarism

PLAGIARISM – submitting or presenting another person’s work as your own without proper documentation, including downloaded information from the internet and lab data

CHEATING – Giving or receiving information before, during and after a test, quick and/or class work assignment. Using unauthorized materials during a test or quiz; using a cell phone to distribute copies of the assessment.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY CONTINUED

• If a teacher determines that a student engaged in academic

dishonesty, the teacher may assign a zero.

• Teachers will also submit a referral to the grade level administrator

and contact a parent for cases of academic dishonesty.

• Students can be suspended for tampering with, or assisting another

to tamper with, the MCPS computer network or exams.

CELL PHONE POLICY

• Students can use cell phones before school, during lunch, in between classes and

after school.

• Please don’t text and call your child during class time.

• Cell phones are prohibited during class time unless otherwise directed by the

teacher. Students should not have to be repeatedly asked to put away their cell phones

during class. This is a major disruption to the learning environment and constitutes

defiance.

• There are consequences for defiance. (example: detention, loss of privilege, parent contact, and

confiscation of cell phone for the day or until a parent picks it up from the security office).

Students are responsible for knowing the classroom rules for cell phone use.

GENERAL POLICY REMINDERS

Every student, gr. 9 -11 will be assigned a locker and combination. Students can carry backpacks in high school.

Students must dress in ways that are school appropriate. Clothing should not disrupt the learning environment.

Students will receive an agenda book in 2nd period once they arrive. Our PTSA pays for all students to receive the agenda book. All policies are outlined in the opening pages of the agenda book. Please review these pages with your child at home after the first day of school.

Hall passes are also included in the agenda book.

ENSURING ACADEMIC SUCCESS

• Urge student to attend Time for Academic Progress (TAP), after school Tuesdays,

Wednesdays, Thursdays

• Take advantage of re-teaching and reassessment opportunities

• Contact/meet with teacher, counselor and/or administrator

• Acquire a peer tutor:

• National Honor Society Tutors

• Minority Scholars Mentoring Program

• Peer Partners

• National Honors Society

• World Language Honors Society

• Math Honors Society

OVER 100 CLUBS AND TEAMS

•Fall, winter & spring sports, http://baronathletics.net/

•Check out our BCC WebsiteHTTP://WWW.MONTGOMERYSCHOOLSMD.ORG/SCHOOLS/BCCHS/ACTIVITIES/CLUBS.ASPX

•Volunteer/community service projects. Our SSL Coordinator is Ms.

Henry. Remember that you must have at least 75 SSL hours for

graduation.

•Participate in something and have fun!

WHEN A CONCERN ARISES, THE MATTER SHOULD BE PRESENTED FOR RESOLUTION TO FACULTY MEMBERS IN SUCCESSIVE ORDER:

CLASSROOM TEACHER BY THE STUDENT FIRST (SELF-ADVOCACY )

DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCE TEACHER/COUNSELOR

GRADE LEVEL ADMINISTRATOR

THE PRINCIPAL

• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH , FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

• THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 7 P.M. --BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (PTSA

INFORMATION TABLES, 6 – 7 P.M.)

• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH—ACTIVITIES FAIR DURING EXTENDED LUNCH

PERIOD

• SEPTEMBER 19TH, 20TH--SCHOOL YEARBOOK PICTURES—(ENGLISH CLASSES)

•WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH– PSAT DAY (NINTH GRADERS TAKE

PRACTICE TEST)

•THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH—HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME @

WALTER JOHNSON HS

•FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH—HOMECOMING DANCE

QUESTIONS?