6/11 BHS Tiger News
Belleville High School
Belleville High School
Good afternoon, BHS Families! This is week #18 of Semester 2, and we have another week and a half left of the 2022/2023 school year. For any Senior families who may be reading this, we want to say CONGRATULATIONS to you and your BHS Class of 2023 Graduate! For everyone else (grades 9 - 11), this is a full week of learning, as we will be wrapping up this semester and preparing for Final Exams. Parents & Guardians, please be sure your student is still getting enough rest, is on time for all classes, and is dressed appropriately for school. We're almost there!
🚌TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS!
- The form for requesting transportation must be completed EACH YEAR. Every Fall tends to begin with excess traffic and congestion due to families waiting for their student's bus application to be approved. You can apply NOW and avoid the wait! Please see the information below.
❔DID YOU KNOW?!
- SUNSCREEN is now considered a "medicine"?! From Nurse Munoz: In order for school staff to be involved in storing and/or applying sunscreen to a student, a Medication Administration Authorization (MAA) form must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian. Public Act 243 of 2018 applies only if the student is capable of self-carry and self-administration. In this case, the parent/guardian can complete and sign the MAA without seeking input from the provider, and the student carries and applies their own sunscreen. IF your student will be applying their own sunscreen, please contact the main office for a Medication Administration form.
- SUMMER SCHOOL begins in 2 weeks (6/26/23)! Families of students with any 1st semester failures have already been notified. Notifications for Semester 2 will occur towards the end of the week of June 18th. For questions, feel free to reach out to our Summer School Administrators, Mrs. Linzell (mlinzell@vanburenschools.net) or Mr. Hickman (dhickman@vanburenschools.net).
As always, we appreciate your partnership, and look forward to spending these last moments of the year with our students. Have a wonderful week, and GO TIGERS!
~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Ms. Slingerland, BNT Director Mr. Wilsey, and Athletic Director Mr. Brodie
Important Dates and Upcoming Events:
June 19th: Half Day, Students attend ALL classes
June 20th: Half Day - FINAL EXAMS - Hours 1, 2, 3
June 21st: Half Day - FINAL EXAMS - Hours 4, 5, 6 - Last Day of School😎
🚍 APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION TODAY!
This is a reminder for parents/guardians to complete a Transportation Request Form if your student will need bus transportation for the 2023/2024 school year.
The form must be completed each year that your student wants a bus. If you have already completed this form for the 23/24 school year, there is no need to complete it again.
A Transportation Request Form MUST be completed no later than June 30, 2023 in order to ensure transportation for your student for the first week of school. Click on the link below to review transportation information and complete a Transportation Request Form. https://www.vanburenschools.net/page/transportation
If you have questions, please email transport@vanburenschools.net
~ ATHLETIC UPDATES ~
Student-Athletes interested in playing sports at BHS next year MUST have a current physical (dated on or after 4/15/23) on file in Athletic Office.
Fall Sports Start Dates:
Boys & Girls Cross Country- August 7
Football- August 7
Girls Golf- August 7
Boys Soccer- August 7
Girls Swimming- August 7
Boys Tennis- August 7
Volleyball- August 7
For all Athletics Information including, coach contact information, upcoming practices and game schedules, etc. click the LINK below. GO TIGERS!
BHS Athletics Homepage | Belleville High School (vanburenschools.net)
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We are proud of you and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you!! Remember: Once a Tiger, ALWAYS a Tiger!
Watch your email in the upcoming weeks for information on the 2023/24 class packages including homecoming tickets, class shirts, and much more!
JUNIORS - CLASS OF 2024:
The Class of 2024 Senior Status shirts were distributed last week. There are a few shirts that are available for purchase. If you would like to purchase a shirt, please complete this google form to be placed on the waitlist. Once we are able to confirm the shirt you requested is available, you will receive an email. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Testorelli.
New Internship and summer opportunities! Click on the above link!
The BHS Counseling Department would like to wish a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2023. We are so proud of the work you have done and so excited about the work you will do!
High School Student Internship at Alongside
This 7 week summer internship will provide a structured introduction to working at a digital mental health company and interns will get to help determine new content and features we add to the app. Please click on the link below if you are interested. This opportunity is open to any high school students and graduating high school seniors who are passionate about de-stigmatizing and supporting youth mental health.
Posting: https://www.alongside.care/jobs/summer-high-school-intern
Application link: https://forms.gle/7A1i3RQ6ZWCcgTR98
We Are Highlighting Natural Resources and Agriscience Pathway!
Careers in this path are related to agriculture, the environment, and natural resources. These include agricultural sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife. • Are you a nature lover? • Are you practical, curious about the physical world, and interested in plants and animals? • Do you enjoy hunting and fishing? • Do you like to garden or mow the lawn? • Are you interested in protecting the environment? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,” this may be the career path for you!
Below are some careers related to the outdoors that may fulfill that need for a greater purpose. Are there any that spark an interest?
Environmental Restoration Planners
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Success = Having a Plan of Action
Students who have a plan for after graduating from high school are more likely to follow through and succeed where others may not. According to a Newsweek article in June 2022, “A third of Americans (34 percent) had no life plan after completing school, whether it was high school or college, according to a new poll. The survey of 2,000 adults looked into people's sentiments surrounding life entering adulthood and found that similarly, 41 percent didn't have a job lined up after graduation.”
One element of a successful plan after high school is having a checklist to ensure you know what tasks need to be completed to achieve your goal. Please use the two- and four-year checklists as a guide to follow. We also can provide assistance for entering the workforce, armed services, and skilled trades in the future.
Summer Help for Graduating Seniors
Step Ahead with Schoolcraft College
Schoolcraft College is offering a summer bridge program for current 12th grade students. This program is designed to help students entering college with college-level English and math!
Summer STEP
DCAN is offering summer help for graduating seniors! Seniors will be provided with one-on-one help with financial aid, housing, budgeting and more!
What are you doing this summer?
There are many opportunities for students of all ages to learn about a variety of career pathways this summer. Click on the photo below to learn about summer camp opportunities!
FAFSA Award Letters
Have you received your FAFSA award letters from your college or university? Need help understanding your financial aid package? If so, please consider attending a free webinar sponsored by MI Student Aid. The first webinar will be held on Thursday, March 23rd. Please click on the link to attend webinar and for more information.
Webinars: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-fams/understanding-your-award-letter/virtual-sessions
Informational website: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/students-fams/understanding-your-award-letter
Please contact Dr. Rosenblum for more information.
Behavioral/Mental Health Services @ BHS
Did you know that your child can get behavioral health services at school? The Corner Health Center has a satellite office at Belleville High School located in the counseling office, thanks to a grant from the state of Michigan. The E3 (Enhancing, Expanding Emotional Health) Program allows Corner Health to staff the office with a licensed mental health therapist and an office manager five days per week. Therapy is available for students and youth ages 10-21 that reside in the Van Buren School District.
In person and virtual appointments are available. Program hours are:
- Monday & Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm,
- Tuesday 7:30am- 2:30pm,
- Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm and
- Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm.
⚠️ ATTENDANCE ALERTS ⚠️
- This is a friendly? REMINDER that BHS conducts Hall Sweeps. Students caught in the halls after the late bell has rung will be scheduled to serve SAME DAY DETENTIONS. Parents and guardians, please speak with your student about the Excellence that being on time exhibits. Timeliness is a life skill that speaks to dependability and responsibility! STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO SERVE THEIR DETENTIONS FACE SUSPENSION.
- LATE ARRIVALS: Please note that students will NOT be admitted into the building after 3rd hour without sufficient notice (doctor note, dentist note, parent contact, etc.)
- Also, this is a reminder that SCHOOL STARTS AT 7:10am. We have too many students coming to school late and being dropped off late. This negatively affects their learning, their grades, other students' learning, and the classroom environment as a whole. We believe in our students, and their ability to be great. It starts every day at 7:10am!
Morning and Afternoon Traffic Flow Reminder
GREAT NEWS! In addition to our Tuesday/Thursday Homework Lab and Tutoring options for after school, we are now introducing the teacher-led Tutoring schedule. Students report directly to the designated teacher's classroom after school. CLICK HERE for the Tutoring Schedule, and revisit often for updates.
DRESS CODE - By now, some of you have received an email saying that your student has received a Dress Code violation. While these are minor infractions (typically for wearing a hood in the building or wearing a crop top or pajama pants), they can add up! Please be sure to speak with your student if they are receiving multiple of these emails. Besides academics, we are also teaching employability skills - which in many cases includes following a workplace dress code. Thank you for your support!
SCHOOL SAFETY
BUILDING, STUDENT, AND STAFF SAFETY
In light of recent events, and as a firm reminder of a couple of our safety basics please be intentional about discussing these two with your student(s).
Building Entrances/Locked Doors: All entry doors in the building lock at 7:10am. After this, the only doors that may be utilized are at the Main Entrance. Students are not to open, leave from, nor prop open building doors. Failure to follow these safety protocols results in immediate suspension.
Metal Detecting Wands: BHS began last year and continues this year utilizing wands as a metal detection option. These wand searches will take place in randomly selected classrooms during randomly-selected hours. Our goal is to continue to build upon our swift, yet thorough process to help detect anything that could be deemed as potentially dangerous. We believe that the random selection process will be more effective than announced, routine, or predictable searches. These "wanding" events will be attended and supervised by our local law enforcement.
TRUANCY - 5 Day Letters
NOTICE: Any family who receives a 5 Day Truancy Letter has a student who is at risk of failing the semester, and has a higher risk of not completing high school. PLEASE reach out to your student's counselor or assistant principal if your student is having issues with attendance. There may be solutions that haven't been considered yet. Don't let it turn into a 10 day problem...
Per the Student Handbook, any student who is absent from school for all or any part of the day without a legitimate excuse will be considered truant. All students and parents are subject to the truancy laws of the State. If a student, under the age of eighteen (18), is truant for more than ten (10) total days during a semester, he/she may be reported to the appropriate authorities. As a courtesy, BHS will send letters for any student who has been absent for 5 days.
ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS:
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: If you receive an attendance notice via phone or text, this means your student MISSED AT LEAST ONE CLASS that day. If it was not approved by a parent/guardian, this is cause for a follow up with them. Tardies will be handled through the general discipline policy checklist as a minor infraction.
STUDENT HANDBOOK AND DRESS CODE
An excellent educational experience is always undergirded by a safe and orderly environment. Please take the time to review the Student Handbook, which includes the BHS Student Dress Code. For a quick review of items to avoid, please click the link for COMMON DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS.
In particular, students will not be wearing:
- Hoods
- Crop Tops
- Ski Masks
- or any bedwear or grooming attire, including pajamas or pajama bottoms, hair scarves or durags.
Link to Student Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NJVkEanO8w2Yu6-V7QVP6snU0M1YCviWpn5G61hrmZ8/edit?usp=sharing