The Defender Bulletin(Oct '24)
October 2024
October 9: ACT (Seniors) *must have already signed up*
October 9: City Council Candidate Forum at 6:00PM
October 16: ACT *must have already signed up* (some students will test on 10/17, these students will be notified if they are testing on that date)
October 17-20: Little Shop of Horrors Fall Musical
October 22: PSAT 10th grade *must have already signed up*
October 23: PSAT 11th grade *must have already signed up*
(most students with accommodations will test on this date unless otherwise notified)
October 31: Blood Drive
For athletics games and other dates, bookmark the BSHS Calendar
Attendance Reminders
Please turn in a Dr/Appointment or Parent note if your student has missed school within 3 days of your student's return. Notes can be:
Emailed to BSHSattendance@fayette.kyschools.us
Digitally Submitted to this Google Form
Dropped off to Attendance Box outside of Room 301.
Seal of Arts Excellence (Seniors)
Fayette County Public Schools recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate an advanced level of specialization in a visual and performing arts discipline. Students earning the Seal of Arts Excellence receive:
- A medal to wear at their graduation ceremony (in compliance with the regalia guidelines)
- An emblem on their high school diploma; and
- A notation on their transcript.
The Seal of Arts Excellence -- first offered to the Class of 2024 -- allows seniors to make concrete connections between their artistic endeavors and the FCPS focus on high levels of achievement, cultural competence, and preparation for the future. The portfolio should represent a student’s best work throughout their high school experience and showcase how the arts truly embody an "Education Beyond Expectation."
Intent to Apply Due November 1st
For more information visit the website or contact noelle.mcgill@fayette.kyschools.us
CCR Contact Info
- Website: bit.ly/ccrprep
- College and Career Canvas: bit.ly/ccrcenterbshs
- Colleges and industry professionals are coming to Bryan Station! Sign up for a rep visit through the college and career canvas to participate.
- All students, feel free to email the College and Career Coach at brandy.ashford@fayette.kyschools.us OR on twitter at @BSHSGoalDigger
Pathways to Purpose - CCR
Are you ready to explore your passions and unlock your potential? Join us for Restorative Circles for College & Career Readiness happening every second Monday of the month, starting October 14th.
These sessions, held in the Library during Advisory, will provide you with valuable insights, support, and guidance as you navigate your academic journey and prepare for your future.
Don't miss out! Sign up now using the link: bit.ly/pathwaystopurpose
Let's discover your path together!
Medical Academy "Kick Off" Assembly
Empowering Student Leaders Through Restorative Practices!
We are excited to announce that our College and Career Pathfinders have received specialized training from district PBIS Coach, Rhea Patton, on facilitating restorative circles for postsecondary readiness! These conversations are designed to demystify the planning process, boost confidence, and equip students with the tools and resources they need for their future. We are so proud of our Pathfinders for stepping into leadership roles, guiding their peers on their journeys, and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where every student can find their path to success!
Club Fair (Join one of our 30 clubs!)
Freshman Academy Students Commit to Graduation
Freshman Academy students all participated in our annual Commitment to Graduation ceremony, in which 9th grade students learn about the importance of community and hard work, while dedicating themselves to graduating with honors in 4 years! This year, we had special guests, including our academy ambassadors, JROTC students with the Presentation of Colors, our BSHS Drum Core, and guest speaker Judge Melissa Moore Murphy. Thank you to everyone who helped to plan and execute this event. It was the best one yet! We can't wait to see what you do, Class of 2028!
Teaching and Learning Leadership Students Visit Marksbury Lexington Public Library
The new Marksbury Lexington Public Library on Versailles Rd. hosted two groups of Teaching and Learning Students this week. They have a great teen area, a makerspace craft spot, and a good-sized collection of books in Spanish! The children's area was bustling and the children's book selection is amazing.
BSHS Mariachi Band on CNN 5 Good Things Podcast
The amazing BSHS mariachi band was recently featured on an episode of the CNN 5 Good Things podcast! We are thrilled that this group is getting the recognition they deserve.
Give it a listen at https://www.cnn.com/.../a6acc33e-2fdf-11ef-89ae-bf57ff56cdb8
It Apprentices Receive Macbook Pros from Dataseam
In conjunction with our Dataseam partnership, our four IT Apprentices, Brooke, Estella, Jaiden, and Max, received Macbook Pros that they will keep upon completion of the program. As apprentices, these students applied to become student workers at Bryan Station and FCPS and get paid to do IT-related work during their school days! Upon completion of the program, they will receive their journeyman's license. Current sophomores will have the ability to apply for the program at the end of this year!
AP Government and Politics Students on American Political Ideology and Beliefs
AP Government and Politics Students started a Unit on American Political Ideology and Beliefs. They read about different political typologies and deciding as a group what percentage of the US Voting Population each represents (Doing Math in Social Studies Class!). They each took a political typology quiz and reflected on their results, wrapping it all up by working individually placing different Policy Issues in order of importance. It was a really cool way to introduce the concepts of the unit, plus they did ALL the work!