
Hall's Corner
October 15, 2021
Dear BHS Families:
The 5th week of school is coming up. Half of the 1st marking period is over. Grades were updated in the portal on October 4th. We have asked students to review how they are doing and to seek out help from their teachers now if they are behind, instead of waiting for week 8, 9, or 10 at the end of the quarter.
The 1st Quarter ends on November 16th!
The Academic Eligibility Policy is spelled out below. This covers sports and clubs and activities. Students must be passing classes at the end of 1st quarter to be eligible to participate in winter sports and fall/winter clubs & extracurricular music activities. Check out the policy below and please review with your student.
Academic Probation and Ineligibility Policy
One Failure
Student may compete/participate/practice while on watch list for 3 weeks, or until next report card/progress report, whichever comes first. Written notification is sent to parent/guardian. The coach/advisor/director meets with the student. Student must complete run-around sheet and submit to coach/advisor/director.
Two Failures
(Limited Participation):
Student is on notice for 2 weeks. Student may participate/practice, but not compete or perform. Written notification is sent to parent/guardian. The coach/advisor/director meets with the student. Student must complete run-around sheet and submit to coach/advisor/director. Student must be passing all courses in order to return to full participation.
Consequence for non-compliance (meaning grades for a minimum of one course have not been brought up to passing):
Student moves to non-participation (no competition/participation/practice/performance) for an additional 5 weeks. All requirements apply. Letter to parent, meeting with student, coach/director/advisor follow-up expected.
Three Failures
No competition/participation/practice/performance for 5 weeks. After 5 weeks, student must be passing all classes. Academic support options (help rooms assigned, after school study hall assigned, meeting with the classroom teacher before/after school and during office hours) will be accessed.
Probation Period Begins: Monday, November 29
ONE Failure Participation Probation Ends: December 17
TWO Failures Limited Participation Probation Ends: December 10
THREE Failures Non-participation Probation Ends: December 31
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
GENERAL MASK EXPECTATIONS at BHS
Mandated by the Brighton Board of Education, NYS Department of Health, and the NYS Education Department.
Masks are required to be worn over the nose and mouth when walking or standing inside any Brighton School Building or on a BUS.
Masks may be removed for eating/drinking ONLY, when seated, in the upper GYM, cafeteria, or lower gym.
When walking around for any reason, masks must be put back on. When students are finished eating/drinking, masks must be put back on over the nose and mouth.
While eating/drinking inside, students must distance themselves from other students as much as possible.
If staff members remind you to pull up your mask or to put on a mask inside the building, you must do so. They are just helping to enforce District and NYS Policy for everyone’s health and safety.
Students may remove their masks completely once they go outside to eat or take masks breaks under the tent or outside on campus when they are free and do not have class.
Replacement masks are available that will fit you better. If you need one, I can provide one to you or you can pick one up in the main office, security desks, or health office.
Topics covered in today’s Hall’s Corner – READ ONLY WHAT YOU WANT!
Teen Dating Violence: What Parents Should Know – 10/20 at NOON via ZOOM. Link to follow.
Halloween Dress Up Guidelines – October 29, 2021
In Counseling
Course Offerings
Students in the News
BHS School Picture Retake day – October 22nd
Brighton - Israeli Exchange Newsletter
Athletic News
Check out this website for the most up to date athletic schedules
Follow Brighton Sports on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/BCSDSports
Calendar of Future Events – Check this out!
Teen Dating Violence: What Parents Should Know
Join Willow’s Lisa Nolan, Director of Prevention Education, for a look into teen dation violence.
Youth ages 16-24 experience the highest rates of intimate partner violence and sexual violence in the United States. Parents and families will learn more about the spectrum of abusive behavior and how to recognize red flags in yourt/teen relationships.
Walk away with skills and tools on how to talk to your youth/teens about relationships and violence.
There will be plenty of time to ask questions to the experts!
This special parent session will be on October 20 at NOON via ZOOM. Follow this link https://zoom.us/j/99326855403. This is sponsored and presented by Willow Domestic Violence Center.
24/7 Hotline 222-SAFE
HALLOWEEN DRESS UP GUIDELINES at BHS on October 29th
First, students DO NOT need to dress up for Halloween. However, Halloween costumes may be worn at BHS on Friday, October 29th.
- Make sure your costume allows for safe and full participation in all learning activities during the day including physical education.
Please follow the same guidelines for appropriate dress for school when evaluating your student’s costume along with these more specific guidelines:
- Hats/head coverings may be worn, but faces must be visible and recognizable. MASKS and full face make up are NOT allowed.
- All “weapon-like” accessories for costumes must stay home and are NOT allowed on campus.
- Costumes must appropriately cover all under garments and should not be considered “revealing.”
- Costumes may not be offensive or promote the use of illegal substances.
- Students are NOT allowed to wear costumes or make up depicting blood or gore.
In Counseling
SENIORS...Instant Decision Days!!!
Good morning Seniors and Parents!
Great news- we JUST added another Instant Decision date: Niagara University will be available to meet with students on November 10th! Remember, these are not binding, but just a way to get an answer
Quick note about Niagara:
- If you attend an in-visit or virtual admissions event, connect with a counselor or apply by October 31 to Niagara you AUTOMATICALLY get a $1,500 scholarship!!! What a great bonus!!
Here is the FULL list of Instant Decision days available for the rest of the year. Sign up for ANY or ALL of the opportunities here: Calendly.com/courtney_stern
- St. John Fisher College- October 18
- SUNY Brockport- October 25
- Canisius College- November 1
- SUNY Geneseo (Interviews Only)- November 8
- Niagara University- November 10
- Monroe Community College- November 15
- Keuka College- November 22
- St. Bonaventure University- November29
- Monroe Community College- December 6
If you need ANYTHING, please come to Senior Office Hours or contact your counselor anytime!!
SAT Exam Prep Class Info
Are you taking the SAT exam this school year? Walk into the exam with confidence — sign up for a BHS college exam prep class! This class will help you become comfortable with the exam format and style and provide tips for achieving your most successful outcome. You will practice the three sections of the exam, Reading, Writing and Language, and Math, and complete at least one practice exam in class. Classes begin Oct. 19 and 23. There are also three sessions in November. The class fee is $99. Register at brightonschools.revtrak.net. View the flyer for more information.
Writing Your College Application Essay
Get your college application essay done in one week! This enrichment class is designed to help students write a college essay, generate ideas for short answer questions, and provide an overview of the college application. The class meets from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 to Friday, Oct. 29 in Room 320 at Brighton High School. The class fee is $99. Register at brightonschools.revtrak.net. View the flyer for more information.
STUDENTS IN THE NEWS; making BHS Proud!!!
Girls Tennis Wins Seventh Straight Sectional Championship
Congratulations to the Brighton girls tennis team on winning the Section V Class A1 Championship with a 5-2 win over Fairport on Oct. 12. It’s Brighton’s seventh consecutive sectional championship. Brighton faces Pittsford Mendon in the state qualifier at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Mendon Racquet Club.
The Bruins tennis team includes Ella Hall, Samantha Kotz, Sara Kotz, Tessa Little, Kylie Mariano, Neila Mariano, Zosha Muroski, Elizabeth Norris, Qariza Rafa-Vidya, Olivia Rizzo, Charlotte Schneider, Nora Schneider, Adhya Sharma, Zoe Sheehan, Leyla Tozin, and Lakeisha Warner. Brighton is coached by Steve Falter.
Athletics
Check out this website for the most up to date athletic schedules
Follow Brighton Sports on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/BCSDSports
Brighton - Israeli Exchange
BHS-Israeli Exchange Information
Brighton High School is once again excited to participate in the BHS-Israeli Exchange. Marla Taplinger and John Clements are the advisors for this exchange program. Even though the program is jointly sponsored by the Brighton Central School District and the Jewish Federation of Rochester, this is intended to be a strictly cultural and non-religious exchange. As such, any BHS student can participate.
Once again, we are offering the opportunity to all BHS students to participate in the BHS-chaperoned student exchange trip to Israel. Our trip to Israel will take place during our 2022 February Break. Click here for more information.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Brighton Girls Swimming & Diving Fundraiser
Support our Girls Swimming and Diving Team by purchasing a custom "Brighton" Pura Vida bracelet! Bracelets have been created with Brighton colors/engraving. Click here to see the flyer for bracelet options and contact information. Delivery is available or stop by the next home meet to purchase one! Upcoming home meets are Saturday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. (vs. Mercy) and Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. (vs. Hilton).