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The Monarch Messenger
Friday, October 21, 2022
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, October 22, 2022-Sunday October 23, 2022-
1:00-4:00PM
Are you looking for something to do with your family this weekend? Come support a Monarch Student Business project and visit the 7th Generation Farm on the corner on Courtesy Rd. and E. SouthBoulder Rd. for pumpkins, farm animals, local treats, hay rides, and fun! Please see this flier for more information.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022-
Orchestra Concert 7:00PM in the Auditorium
Sunday, November 6, 2022-
Daylight Savings Time Ends
For a complete list of events, please see the calendar on our website- MOHI CALENDAR.
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**IMPORTANT REMINDERS-PLEASE READ**
ATTENDANCE
Excused Absences:
The following absences are considered excused when the parent/guardians provide documentation and call in the absence to the attendance line within two school days of the absence.
1. Illness, medical appointments, or injury
2. Prearranged absences* that are documented and pre-approved by school administration for, interviews with college admissions, interviews with career representatives, special family activity/travel, and extenuating circumstances determined by the building administrator*Pre-Arranged Absence Forms can be picked up in the attendance office and must be turned in prior to the absence.
3. An extended absence due to physical, mental, or emotional disability (documentation required)
4. Approved work-study programs
5. Religious holidays (call-in required)
6. Court appearances or court-ordered activities (documentation and call-in required)
7. Approved school-sponsored activities/athletic events
8. Extremely inclement weather
9. Out of School Suspensions
Unexcused Absences:
Unexcused absences are those not covered by one of the above circumstances. Listed below are a few common examples of unexcused absences:
Truancy
Student misses a single class period while still on campus (example: student misses PE class to make up a science test)
The student is ill; however, the student does not check into the health room
Senior Ditch Day
Reporting an Absence:
Parents and guardians can log in to their Infinite Campus Parent Portal site to notify School staff of an expected student absence. This will ensure the authenticity of reported absences, while also providing families with improved communication when a student misses class. Additionally, families may continue to report absences through our hotline at 720-561-5635. This line accepts calls 24 hours a day.
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BOND INFORMATION
The 2022 Critical Needs Plan outlines a strategy for investing in all BVSD schools to address major maintenance needs in aging buildings to extend their useful life; replace New Vista High School; plan for enrollment growth; create more Career and Technical Education opportunities; and make it easier for students of all physical abilities to enjoy our playgrounds. Please view this video from BVSD’s Superintendent for more information. Also, please see the Critical Needs specific to Monarch High School.
YEARBOOKS
For the portrait pages of the yearbook, our staff uses names provided to us by the school, which are pulled from Infinite Campus. If a student uses a different name than currently appears in IC that they want to appear in the yearbook, please complete this form. This form should not be filled out for students who go by a nickname ("Tommy" instead of Thomas) or for students who go by a shorter version of their legal name ("Ben" instead of Benjamin). Because of printing deadlines, name change requests cannot be accommodated if this form is not completed by Nov. 1.
PICTURE ORDERS
PARENTS…..if you missed out on ordering a school picture package and would like to place a late order, please call Studio 5 School Portraits at 970-674-0520.
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See what colleges are visiting Monarch in the next two weeks!
University of Maryland-College Park - Monday, October 24, 2022 - 1:30 PM
The University of Alabama - Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 10:30 AM
UC Santa Cruz - Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 2:00 PM (VIRTUAL)
The Univ of Tennessee-Knoxville - Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 11:00 AM
Univ of Colorado Colorado Springs - Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Ursinus College - Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 2:30 PM
St. John's University w/ College of St. Benedict - Wed, October 26, 2022 - 3:00 PM
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 11:00 AM
Texas Christian University - Friday, October 28, 2022 - 9:30 AM
Sign up now in Naviance to check out these awesome schools! Counseling will send you a pass to come down to the Post Grad center, or other location noted on the pass, to join the visit.
Questions? Ask Megan Navarro or your counselor.
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Hello Monarch!
Get a year of college tuition, books and fees for free!
ASCENT (Accelerating Students Through Concurrent Enrollment) is a program through which you can get a free year at Metro or Front Range Community College. To participate, students must complete at least 9 credit hours of college-level courses before the end of their senior year.
For more information, click here.
Interested seniors, please complete the Intent to Participate form by November 7th.
Interested 9th, 10th and 11th graders – ASCENT is a fantastic opportunity to save on college costs. Start planning now by building concurrent enrollment, District Select, and Dual Enrollment classes into your schedule. Next week’s Grad+ blurb will go into more detail about these various offerings. Stay tuned!
Vanessa Carroll
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WINTER SPORTS REGISTRATION
- Registration will open on 10/17/22
- DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND PAY FEES IS 11/11/22
- All Student-athletes are required to have a current physical on file and meet the academic eligibility requirements.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR A WINTER SPORT
ATHLETIC PUNCH PASSES
Athletic Punch Passes are in! They are good for 20 punches to any BVSD HOME event and can be used by family and friends. Click here to purchase the Activity Punch Pass. To obtain your Punch Pass you can present a screenshot of your receipt to the Main Office or at any Monarch Home Game.
Learning Ally Login Information for students:
Student username: student bvsd email
Student password: coyotes
Monarch High School
Monarch High School provides an inclusive community to help students realize their passions, potential, and responsibilities as kind and educated global citizens.
Website: https://moh.bvsd.org/
Location: 329 Campus Drive, Louisville, CO, USA
Phone: 720-561-4200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoHi.Skoyotes