Bobcat Virtual Newsletter

It may seem crazy, but it is already time to begin thinking about placement and schedules for next year. In order for us to adequately staff buildings and make sure that we offer appropriate classes for next year, we need plenty of time to prepare.

The first question you will be asked in the grade-level surveys/scheduling forms below is what building you plan to be in next year - Bobcat Virtual or your face-to-face building. We know that asking you to make this decision right now, when so many things could change in the coming months, is going to be tough. Here's our advice - Choose the option that you believe you will feel the most comfortable with, considering the current data trends for our State and County. If things change in the next few months and you'd like to switch to the other option, we can make adjustments throughout the summer, as long as there is room. Once the school year has begun, you will need to stay in the placement you have chosen for at least the semester.

We are asking all of our parents and students to have a through discussion in your home about what your plans are for next year. Then, find the section below that is appropriate for your/your student's grade level. We need a survey completed for EVERY student by Sunday, March 6, at 11:59pm. If you have a secondary student and select to return to the middle school or the high school next year, we will submit your student's name to the appropriate building counselor who will reach out to help you select courses.

We know that you may have questions about your decisions for next year. Please don't be afraid to reach out.

Sincerely,

Allyson Walroth

Bobcat Virtual Director

810-591-6649

awalroth@gbcs.org

Please complete one survey for each current Bobcat Virtual K-4th grade student who resides in your home. All elementary students will be automatically added to their classes for next year, so you do not need to make any course selections.

Please complete one survey for each current Bobcat Virtual 5th grade student who resides in your home.

Since your student will be in 6th grade next year, he/she will be automatically enrolled in his/her core classes and will be allowed to select electives for each semester. We encourage you to discuss this scheduling document together as a family to ensure that everyone is aware of the choices being made.

As a reminder, if you plan to send your student to the middle school next year for face-to-face learning, your school's counselor will reach out to you with course selection options after you submit this survey.

Please complete the appropriate survey listed below for each current Bobcat Virtual 6th or 7th grade student who resides in your home.

• Students currently in Grade 6
• Students currently in Grade 7

Middle school students are automatically scheduled into four core classes: Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

If your student is going to East or West Middle School next year, your school's counselor will reach out to you with course selection options after you submit this survey.

Please complete one survey for each current Bobcat Virtual 8th grade student who resides in your home.

Since your student will be in 9th grade next year, he/she will be automatically scheduled into the following courses, based on current teacher recommendations: English 9, World History, Intro to Physical Science, and Math. You can view this document to preview elective options.

If your student is going to the Grand Blanc High School next year, your student's counselor will reach out to you with course selection options after you submit this survey.

Please complete one survey for each current Bobcat Virtual 9th grade student who resides in your home.

Since your student is going in to 10th grade, he/she will be automatically scheduled into his/her English and math classes, based on teacher recommendation. Students will select other core and electives classes. You can view this document to preview elective options.

If your student is going to the Grand Blanc High School next year, your student's counselor will reach out to you with course selection options after you submit this survey.

Please complete one survey for each current Bobcat Virtual 10th grade student who resides in your home. This survey has also been emailed to your student's GBCS email address. Your student will need to be logged in to his/her school Google account to complete this survey.

Since your student is going in to 11th grade, he/she will be automatically scheduled into his/her English and math classes, based on teacher recommendation. Students will select other core and electives classes. You can view this document to preview elective options.

If your student is going to the Grand Blanc High School next year, your student's counselor will reach out to you with course selection options after you submit this survey.

Please complete one survey for each current Bobcat Virtual11th grade student who resides in your home. This survey has also been emailed to your student's GBCS email address. Your student will need to be logged in to his/her school Google account to complete this survey.

Since your student will be in 12th grade next year, he/she will be able to select all of his/her classes. Keep in mind that all students are required to take four years of English and four years of math or a math-related course. He/she will then have a variety of options for electives. You can view this document to preview elective options.

If your student is going to the Grand Blanc High School next year, your student's counselor will reach out to you with course selection options after you submit this survey.

Grand Blanc Community Schools

Bobcat Virtual & Secondary Curriculum

Email: awalroth@gbcs.org
Website: gbcs.org
Location: 1 Jewett Trail, Grand Blanc, MI, USA
Phone: 810-591-6649
Twitter: @allysonwalroth