Welcome to WesTech

The summer months provide time for us to relax and recharge, and hopefully by the end of August, we are ready to ignite our interest in learning and being part of the school community. I would like to welcome you as we embark on another year of growth, learning, and achievement here at the Westampton Campus.

During the past few months, we have been preparing for another productive year. Schedules are complete, personnel are hired, and teachers are poised to provide an engaging and caring learning experience. We are committed to fostering academic excellence, personal development, and a sense of belonging that will empower each and every student to reach their full potential. As our preparations are in motion, we ask that students think about their commitment to education and to making BCIT a positive experience. By working together, we can enrich the student experience at BCIT.

For the upcoming school year we will continue to focus on diversity and inclusion through daily instruction and interactions. We will also provide trainings to students to address social awareness, decision making, digital citizenship, mental health, dating violence, drug/alcohol education, bullying, sexual abuse, and sexual harrassment. Additionally, staff will be trained in executive functioning skills to better assist our students, and we will continue to grow our work-based learning programs.

As parents and guardians, your partnership is invaluable. We encourage you to stay involved in your child’s education by maintaining open lines of communication with our teachers and administrators. Working together, we can provide the support and guidance necessary for our students to flourish academically and personally. From time to time, you will receive communications to keep you aware of many aspects of school life. These, along with the Parent/Student handbook and the Genesis Parent Portal, are meant to provide you with important information. I ask that you pay particular attention to our attendance policy which has been revised to address student lateness and early dismissal.

I hope you find this information informative as we kick off another school year. My door is always open, and I welcome the opportunity to meet with parents to discuss ideas as well as concerns.

I look forward to our anticipated supportive partnership, ensuring the success of our students.

Enjoy the remaining weeks of the summer.

Mr. Venuto, Principal

• 9th grade

• Athletics & Student Activities

• 10th & 11th grade (M-Z)

• 11th (A-L) & 12th grade

All school based communications are done electronically throughout the school year and in an effort to effectively communicate in real time, it is imperative that you provide the most accurate and up to date contact information through the Parent Portal. New BCIT families will be provided a Genesis Parent Portal username and password via email.

Student schedules will be available for viewing in Genesis in the coming weeks. Below is a sample student schedule. To start the school year, students will only attend full year (FY) and semester one (S1) courses. Students have 4 total classes (blocks) per day.

The Physical Education/Health classes are visible multiple times because the semester is divided into 4 cycles (E1, E2, E3, E4, etc). You will have 1 health cycle (approximately 22 school days) and 3 total PE cycles during the semester.

We offer 3 lunch periods per day during block 3. You will be assigned lunch during either 3A, 3B or 3C.

A student must be either enrolled in or eligible to participate in, the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to receive a fee waiver (i.e. Free/Reduced Lunch).

Free SAT Tests and Feedback - SAT Fee Waiver Brochure - Fee Waiver Request Form

• 2 free SATs

• 2 free Answer Services

Free College Benefits

• Unlimited score reports to send to colleges

• Waived application fees at participating colleges

  • Search for participating colleges

• Free CSS Profile applications to apply for financial aid from participating schools

  • Find out if a college requires the CSS Profile

  • Apply for financial aid with CSS Profile

Other Benefits

• Fee reductions for score verification reports

• No late registration fees for free tests (if you're in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands)

• No cancellation fees (upon cancellation, your unused fee waiver benefits will be returned to you)

AP Exams

• Fee reduced from $96 to $53

CLICK HERE: Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Eligibility

• The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund was created by law in 1968 to ensure meaningful access to higher education for those who come from backgrounds of economic and educational disadvantage.

For more information please click the BCIT Student Free & Reduced Meal application link below!

Online meal applications and online student lunch accounts can be accessed using the links below.

This is on a first come, first serve basis. Application forms will be available to juniors and seniors August 18th via Genesis Portal by clicking the Documents tab and then Forms. Priority will be given to senior student drivers and then to all junior students.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lee's office.

The district has the legal right and responsibility to refuse to re-admit a student who is not profiting from its program. Every effort will be made through guidance counseling to provide each student with the opportunity to succeed and graduate from the Vocational School District of the County of Burlington.

The following policies shall apply to course failures:

1. Students who fail a career major program will be subject to the following based upon the specific grade level:

a. Freshmen Year - students who fail their career major subject during the second semester must re-explore the shop areas during the first semester of the sophomore year and be placed in a different career major.

b. Sophomore and Junior Year - students who fail ten credits during these four semesters in their career major area will be directed to sign out of the school and return to their sending district high school.

c. Senior Year - seniors must pass all of their career major credits attempted to be eligible for graduation.

2. A student who fails a State required subject or a school required subject must make up the subject. The student may make up the failed subject in an approved remedial program or receive approved tutoring to keep up to grade level.

AttendanceBCITWEST@burlcoschools.org for all attendance questions

Students are expected to come to school prepared for class and dressed appropriately per our policy. Students who are not in dress code will receive disciplinary action.

Each month we will host a "3D" Dress Down Day for students who've purchased a "3D Pass". Students without a 3D pass must be in dress code.

This is a class fundraiser and all proceeds from sales go directly to the class accounts to help offset future expenses (ie: prom, senior picnic, etc.). Purchase your 3D pass via MySchoolBucks by the end of September.

• All clothing should be school appropriate in nature (ie: no inappropriate material or language printed on clothing)

• Pants can have small fashionable rips, but should be modest in nature. Large holes, rips, or tears are not acceptable. Wearing tights underneath is recommended.

• Shirts must be of proper length; exposed midriff is not acceptable.

• Tank tops are not acceptable. Shirts must have sleeves.

• Dresses of proper length are permissible; however thin spaghetti straps are not.

For this school year, 3D passes can be used on the following dates:

October 20

November 15

December 14

January 09

February 14

March 14

April 19

May 14

June 04

Students are required to have their school issued ID card with them everyday. You will have the option to obtain a digital ID card in addition to your physical card.

Along with dress code, student ID's are checked everyday during homeroom and all 4 blocks. You will also need your ID for your lunch.

ID cards can be replaced at a fee of $5.00 through MySchoolBucks.com

Students and families should be cognizant of our HIB Policy, as everyone has a responsibility to limit violating behavior. Training will be provided to students during the opening weeks of school. Any perceived incidents should be reported immediately to a staff member. Our HIB specialist is in place to handle these reports. Additionally, you can file an HIB complaint by using this form:

https://reporting.hibster.com/Pages/Home.aspx?id=110

Through education, awareness and a positive school climate we hope HIB infractions are reduced to a minimum.

Anti-Bullying Coordinator (District)

Eder Joseph, Assistant Superintendent

609-267-4226

EJoseph@burlcoschools.org

Anti-Bullying Specialist (Westampton Campus)

Mrs. Cech-Stevens, S.A.C.

609-267-4226 ext. 8387

ccech@burlcoschools.org

BCIT utilizes MySchoolBucks to collect payments from students/parents for almost all school-related fees (field trips, dance tickets, AP testing, etc).

*Please note: This feature is NOT for our school cafeteria.

Our P.R.I.D.E. Program provides an opportunity for students to be recognized for their individual efforts and rewards them on behavior which exemplifies the highest standards at WesTech. Weekly, monthly and quarterly recognition is given in a variety of ways such as exclusive rewards and activities.

WesTech offers a wide range of athletic and extracurricular opportunities for our students. We encourage all students to get involved in at least one extracurricular activity.

Fall sports (soccer & cross country) begin on August 21st. See the Athletic Department webpage for more information.

Visit our Student Life link below to learn more about the extracurricular activities offered here at WesTech. Stay tuned for more information regarding how to sign-up for and become involved in one of our clubs/organizations.

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609-267-4226 / www.bcit.cc