BDCHS Parent Newsletter

Welcome to the new platform for our PAC (Parent Advisory Council) Parent Newsletters. Thanks for your patience as we learn how to work with the new format!

Need to update your email address? Email PAC at pac.bdchs@gmail.com

Student Spirit Shirts on sale NOW! This year's design is available on several shirt styles. ORDER NOW for best selection. Order this week for pick up at Open House. Approved spirit shirts may be worn by students on Fridays with khakis, instead of the school embroidered polo shirt.

The PAC SQUARE STORE has new and gently used school/PE uniforms, outerwear, and more at a discount for families. You can also buy BDCHS Car Magnets and PDQ gift cards. 100% of sales at the PAC Store come back to the school! Check back often as inventory is updated regularly. Items purchased online will be available for pick up at Open House or delivered to the Homeroom.

Risse Brothers is the official vendor for Uniforms, Jackets and PE Uniforms. Order online or visit their store at 4228 N. Armenia. Order early for best selection, and to beat any shipping delays from the potential UPS strike next week.

NEW THIS YEAR! Parents and families have been asking for a "FAN" shirt that they can wear to games, activities and school events to show their support! We hope the shirts will help parents identify each other at sporting events out in the community so fans can sit in a group and cheer on our Phoenix. Our goal is to build an even stronger BDCHS community.

Visit the Student Services webpage to learn more about required Summer Assignments for all students.

Our "Carpool Connection" is now live!

Click here for more details. Read over the info, click on the link and fill out your information. A few days later you will receive an email to link you to carpool listings so you can make your Carpool Connection!

Questions? Email CarpoolConnection , do NOT email the school. This program is a service of PAC Parent volunteers, not the school!

We have many families whose work schedules conflict with drop off/pick up times. THEY NEED YOUR HELP! If you could lend a hand and give a neighboring Phoenix a ride to school, you would be a hero! Please fill out the Carpool Connection Form located within the link, indicate the days/times you are able to drive a student to school. Families can arrange carpools and work out details like ride sharing, gas money, etc.

Email bdchsphoenixcarpool@gmail.com with any questions.

THANK YOU for helping out fellow BDCHS families!

Freshman Orientation
Wednesday, August 9th
8 am - 3:10 pm
Students will be at school all day for a variety of activities, programs and fun to help acclimate them to life at BDCHS! (Students only)
At 3:15 pm, parents/guardians join their students for Open House. Freshman families follow the bell/student schedule starting at 3:15 to meet teachers and visit classrooms.

PAC PARENT MEET AND GREET AND INFO SESSION

Wednesday, August 9th

8-9 am OR 2-3 pm

Please join us at either session to meet other parents, hear from PAC (parent group) about volunteer opportunities and other important info for parents. We will have a question/answer period as well!

At 3:15 pm, 9th grade parents/guardians will join their students for Open House. Freshman families will follow the bell/student schedule starting at 3:15 to meet their teachers and visit classrooms.

10th - 11th Grade Students Open House
Tuesday Aug 8th 3:30 - 5:30 pm
10th and 11th Grade ONLY
Students pick up schedules starting at 3:30 pm in media center. Classrooms will be open from 3:30 - 5:30 for 10th and 11th graders to visit teachers.

12th Grade Students - Open House

Wednesday Aug 9th 3:15 - 5:15 pm

SENIORS ONLY

Seniors pick up schedules starting at 3:15 pm in media center. Classrooms will be open from 3:15 - 5:15 for 12th graders to visit teachers.

(Be aware that Freshman open house is going on at same time - if your teacher happens to be in a session with 9th grade class families, please return to their classroom later in the open house)

Summer Happenings and

BACK TO SCHOOL:

Summer School Office Hours thru July 28

Mondays - Thursdays - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Closed Fridays

Monday, July 31 - Normal School Office Hours Resume

Mondays - Fridays - 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Back To School Orientation and Open House:

Tuesday August 8th: 10th and 11th grade Open House 3:30 - 5:30

Wednesday August 9th: Freshman Orientation 8 am - 3:10 pm

Wednesday August 9th: 9th and 12th grade Open House 3:15 - 5:15

Thursday August 10th: First day of School

Upcoming dates for school year:

Early Release Days on most Fridays (2:10 dismissal)

See academic calendar for specific dates

Non-Student Attendance Dates

First Semester:

Monday, September 4

Monday, October 16

Friday, November 10

Fall Break - November 20-24

Winter Break - December 25 - January 5

Parent/Teacher Conference Dates:

Monday, September 11

Monday, November 13

Monday, February 12

Final Exam Weeks (Dismissal at 12:30):

December 18-22

May 20-23

SCHOOL ACADEMIC CALENDAR IS HERE!

FAMILIES! Do you know a business (or frequent a business)? Please share our Business Partnership application. Our school thrives on strong relationships with our local community, and you can help! Businesses who partner with BDCHS are thanked in a variety of ways detailed on the application.

Families who take the time to procure a Business Partnership earn one volunteer hour for each business partner they recruit! AND...secure your business partnership before August 10th, and you earn double hours - two hours for recruiting a Business Partner!

Check out our Business Partnership page, and see below for a copy of the Partnership application. Please email PAC, who can also tell you how to earn and document your volunteer hours.

As a school of choice, families agree to perform 20 hours of volunteer service each year. There are many ways to earn hours - learn about them through our Sign Up Genius.

Check out ALL of our current volunteer and donation opportunities at the link below. There's a lot going on with our Back to School events and could use your support!

SENIORS! Schedule your senior portraits TODAY through our photographer, Gigante Productions.

AND...our Senior website is now "live"! Check here regularly for news and links to All Things Senior!

Complete your paperwork and upload your Athletic Physical form to athleticclearance.com

All students must be marked "cleared" through website before they can try out or practice with any team or sport at school.

Questions? Email Athletic Director Coach Maggie Hedley

BDCHS is one of five highs schools in Hillsborough County designated a “School of Excellence” by the Florida Department of Education. This is a result of improving to an A rating and maintaining that rating for multiple years. A huge thank the faculty, staff, students and parents for their continued support. This recognition would not have been possible without you!