

Hall's Corner
December 2, 2023
Dear Bruin Families and Students:
Report cards are now on the Parent Portal. Please go to: Portal Page / Parent Portal (bcsd.org)
to access report cards. Contact your student's teacher(s) if you have any questions.
Be well,
T. Hall
Counselor Announcement
BHS Welcomes new counselor, Elissa Maxson!!!
Hello, Brighton students and families!
My name is Elissa Maxson, and I am thrilled to be joining the BHS Mental Health team as a part-time School Counselor this month. I have spoken to teachers, mental health staff, and parents within your community who all have such pride in their schools. I am truly honored to become a part of it all.
I have always known I wanted to work with young people. I attended SUNY Fredonia to achieve my Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education, and discovered I was very drawn to helping students work through the barriers that keep them from doing their best work in the classroom. This led me to completing my Master’s Degree in School Counseling at SUNY Brockport. The program was eye-opening, challenging, and so fulfilling. I knew I had found my place.
My first School Counselor position was with the Villa of Hope residential school. From there I transitioned to the Rush-Henrietta school district, where I have been a full-time School Counselor for the past six years at the junior high level. I have enjoyed facilitating both group and individual counseling sessions, sat on committees for restorative practices and equity and inclusion, and acted as a district Social-Emotional Learning Coach.
When I am not at work, you will find me with my husband and my own two children, Bennett (6) and Jolene (3). I spend my free time hiking with my dogs, scoping out new local restaurants, and consuming all the historical fiction I can get my hands on.
I very much look forward to partnering with you in your student’s social-emotional and academic success. Please know I value open communication and collaboration and will always be one phone call or email away. See you soon!
Be well,
Elissa Maxson
CAP & GOWN ORDERING, ATTENTION CLASS OF 2024
LAST CHANCE - Brighton Graduation Online Order Week Extended Through Friday, December 8th!
Hello Brighton Class of 2024!
Your graduation order week has been extended! It's not too late to still order your cap & gown and other graduation items.
Please take a minute to watch the brief video below and click here to place your order online now at Jostens.com.
****The cap and gown unit alone (including tassel for ceremony) can be found here. ****
Please call (585-377-4778) or email (scott.fitch@jostens.com) with questions or to place your order over the phone. Looking for a catalog? A complete packet, including a sizer, can be found in the main office.
Thank you and we look forward to helping you celebrate your senior year!
Jostens - Fitch Office
Phone: (585) 377-4778
E-Mail: scott.fitch@jostens.com
Mail: PO Box 162, Fairport NY 14450
PTSA Family and Student Assistance is available through your counselor. See this link for the form.
Students in the News
Three BHS Student-Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
On Tuesday, Nov. 21, Brighton High School celebrated three student-athletes signing their National Letters of Intent, committing them to play NCAA Division I athletics next year.
They are:
Maeve Diefendorf, Mount St. Mary’s University (Lacrosse)
Anthea Hayslip, Binghamton University (Lacrosse)
Lucy Lederman, Colgate University (Lacrosse)
Congratulations to the students and their families, coaches, and teammates.
Brighton Crew sponsors a FREE event.
Curious About Crew? Come try the tanks for free. Grade 7 - 12 on December 9, 2023, from 2:00- 3:00 at PIRC- 280 Clover Street. Questions? info@brightoncrew.org or use the code attached.
Request or Sponsor the December Holiday Baskets
The Brighton Central School District and Brighton Food Cupboard - a program of Jewish Family Services - are working together to December Holiday baskets to families who would benefit from them. Information can be found on the District Web Page HERE.
Check out the Counseling News for Senior Fall Happenings
Calendar of Upcoming Events at BHS
Nominate Someone for a Brighton Believers Award
The Brighton Believers Awards are presented to people who exemplify the five character traits highlighted in the motto, “Brighton Believes."
Criteria
- Nominees must live or work in the town of Brighton.
- Nominees must demonstrate the character traits of Brighton Believes in their work, school, community involvement, public service, extracurricular participation, etc.
- Anyone may submit a nomination.
- There is no deadline this year, as we’d like nominations to come in throughout the 2023-24 school year.
Process
To complete a nomination, please fill out this form. You need not be limited by the lines in the form. You can submit your nomination by mail or in person to Brighton Believes Council, 2035 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618; or e-mail to Jeff_Green@bcsd.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeff Green at (585) 242-5200 ext. 5535.
Recipients will be recognized at a Brighton Central School District Board of Education Meeting on a date to be determined. The recipient will be invited along with the person who submitted the nomination.
Brighton Community Education
Brighton Community Education offers the following classes for high school students throughout the school year. If you have questions, please send an email to ce@bcsd.org or call the office at 585-242-5200, Ext. 5595.
SAT and ACT Exam Prep Boot Camp
Taught by Chariot Learning--Upstate New York’s most well-known and respected test prep organization--this SAT/ACT Boot Camp thoroughly reviews the essential reading, writing, math, and test-taking skills and strategies for the most current versions of both exams. This class meets at Brighton High School multiple times throughout the year.Complete class information, meeting dates for each session, and registration are available at brightonschools.revtrak.net. You do not have to be a BHS student to register for this class. Questions? Please contact the Community Education office at ce@bcsd.org or 585-244-5200, ext. 5595.
New York State Driver Education
This course is offered at Brighton High School (BHS four times a year – fall, winter, spring, and summer. Brighton Central School District partners with a program coordinator and instructors who are Monroe One Educational Services (BOCES) employees. Dates for the next session are posted as soon as they are provided to BHS from BOCES. BHS students are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Prepare to register for this course by reading general information about the current session here (see the Student Info Sheet). Complete course details and registration information are available at brightonschools.revtrak.net. Questions? Please contact the Community Education office at ce@bcsd.org or 585-244-5200, ext. 5595.
2024 JUNE EXAM SCHEDULE
June Exam weeks schedule is here! Please get the dates on your calendars!
ATTENTION BHS Families and Students
2024 JUNE EXAM SCHEDULE
FINAL DRAFT
SAVE THE DATES for FINAL EXAMS
June 14 – June 24
Students with scheduled exams are expected to be there for ALL EXAMS!
Resources
BATHROOM EXPECTATIONS – violations will lead to consequences.
- ONLY one person per bathroom stall.
- No loitering or hanging out in bathrooms. If students are waiting for available stalls or urinals, they should wait in the hallway or choose another bathroom.
- Bathrooms are for urinating, defecating, and attending to personal hygiene issues. They are not for eating, socializing, or vaping. Students have a right to privacy when using the restroom and should not have to navigate through students vaping or hanging out.
- Students should get in and get out. Period.
- Nicotine Vape use/possession will result in Saturday detentions, ISS, and treatment programs for nicotine addiction.
- THC containing vapes use/possession will result in out of school suspension and treatment program referrals for substance use/abuse.
- Selling of vape devices/drugs will result in long-term suspension.
We have stepped up our cleaning schedule throughout the day and have increased security monitoring of all bathrooms at BHS. We have heard you and we need your help to make all of our bathrooms clean, safe, and welcoming.
Food Services
School Picture Code
- Students who were absent for Picture Day and had pictures on makeup day, please use the Retake Order Code: 79066MF to place your order at: https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.
Senior Picture Guidelines
The BCSD site for yearbook with Senior Portrait info is up to date. This is the link to our page
Current COVID Guidelines
The CDC recommends that people who have symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, such as cough, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, should stay home. Testing is recommended for people with symptoms of COVID-19 as soon as possible after symptoms begin.
- If people test positive for COVID-19, they should stay home for at least 5 days and isolate.
- Isolation may end after Day 5 IF people are fever-free for 24-hours without fever-reducing medication AND their symptoms are improving.
- Day 0 being day of symptom onset or positive test.
- If symptoms are NOT improving, the CDC recommends that the person continue to isolate until symptoms improve and they are fever-free for 24-hours without fever-reducing medication.
- After the person has ended isolation and when symptoms have improved, the CDC recommends that people wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask through Day 10, OR until two rapid tests, taken 48-hours apart, are both negative.
Administrator and Counselor Information
Click here for names and contact information.
Brighton Believes Resources
Safe School Helpline
1-800-4-1-VOICE ext. 359
1-800-418-6423 ext. 359
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