Hello Canner Families!

I hope that you had an enjoyable summer! Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year. We are looking forward to the students returning to the building once again!

Despite the challenges the last few years have thrown at us with the pandemic, I am proud of what we have accomplished and how our BHS community came together to support our students!

We have exciting things happening this year at BHS with many academic and extracurricular opportunities for students. We continue to focus on the UASD Vision: ALL STUDENTS COLLEGE AND CAREER READY. We will continue to prepare students for life after high school and ensure that they have the skills needed to be successful. We appreciate your partnership and support. We look forward to working together to do what is best for kids!

Please take a moment to read the information below regarding the start of the school year.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Graham

BHS Principal

Student schedules will be available on Powerschool on August 15th. If students need to request a change to their schedule, they should use a link that was sent to their school email to request a change. We will do our best to accommodate changes, but it is not always possible.

All students will receive their devices in Advisory on the first day of school.

Please see the attached forms and information for the Laptop Protection Plan. Students may turn the paperwork into their Advisory teacher or at the high school office.

One of the focus areas of Biglerville High School is to prepare students for the future and the world that is always changing. The laptops are a way to empower students to continuously learn and prepare them for college and the workplace. In addition, it allows students to learn anytime, anywhere.

It is vital that students care for their laptop computers. We expect that they come to school with their laptop charged.

The Protection Plan covers repairs and damages that are not covered in the Apple Care Warranty. If students opt out of this coverage, they will responsible for the full cost of the damages.

You may purchase the protection plan online at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ or we will accept payments at school. If you pay online or submit payment at school, please fill out the form below.

Please note that breakfast and lunch are not free for all students this school year. You may submit an online or paper application.

We encourage high school families to apply. A free or reduced lunch status may qualify students for other benefits such as:

• college application fee waivers
• SAT waivers and PSAT waivers
• AP exam reduced fees
• Reduced Laptop Protection Plan cost

Complete online at www.compass.state.pa.us or

Paper Applications are available tonight or online at https://www.upperadams.org/Page/3866

Below are the student dress code and guidelines. The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and their parent(s). We understand the current trends and the challenge that this may present when dressing fashionably for school. Our goal is to promote a safe and healthy environment for all students.

You may find the full dress code policy on the UASD District website: Board Policy #221.

Please note:

• Hats or head coverings may not be worn in the building (#3).

• Shirts should not overly expose the torso (#6) Shirts should cover the front and back and extend to the naval area.

1. There shall be no clothing worn depicting the following:

• Drug, alcohol, or tobacco messages.

• Messages and/or images with implications of a sexual nature, obscenities, suggestive remarks, negative comments about another’s culture, or reference to illegal substances.

• Symbols related to racist or hate groups.

• Violence.

2. Shoes must be worn in the building at all times.

3. Hats, handkerchiefs or similar headwear may not be worn in the school building during regular school hours except for religious or health reasons.

4. There shall be no chains worn, other than those designed as neck, wrist or ankle jewelry.

5. Shorts and skirts may be worn as long as they exceed the length of your hand hanging naturally at your side. The fingertips shall serve as the dividing line.

6. Any garment that overly exposes the upper torso will not be permitted. Tank tops, mesh tops, sheer tops, etc. may not be appropriate.

7. Garments worn in such a manner as to expose underwear will be in defiance of the dress code.

Wednesday, September 7

5:30-7:30 PM

Come out to meet your child's teachers! There will not be structured class times. Students and parents are free to move about throughout the evening. Stop in anytime between 5:30-7:30 PM.

We hope to see you there!