BYRON NELSON Bobcat Camp 2018 Parent Presentation HIGH

BYRON NELSON Bobcat Camp 2018 Parent Presentation HIGH SCHOOL

DR. RON MYERS

Vision The vision of BNHS is to be an exemplary community empowering learners with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for life long success in an everchanging society. LEARN, SERVE, LEAD

BNHS, in partnership with students, parents, and community, will ensure a premier education for all learners. Through innovative educational opportunities students will be challenged, engaged, and offered leadership experiences, thereby, creating the Byron Nelson culture. CAMPUS MISSION

Principal – Dr. Ron Myers Principal’s Administrative Assistant- Linda Gray Associate Principal – Mrs. Kara Lea Deardorff Administrative Asst- Beth Miller INTRODUCTIONS

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: Kerry Knisley A-Ce New Asst Prin ? Ch-Go Twana Moore Gr-La Branden Richardson Le-O Maggie Norris P-Sl Carol Mc. Daniel-White Sm-Z INTRODUCTIONS

Mary Valencia, Front Office – 817 -698 -5600 Amy De. Haven, School Nurse – 817 -698 -5703 School Kim Resource Officer – 817 -698 -5701 Harrell, Counseling Office – 817 -698 -5731 Attendance (slide to follow) Christine Mitchell (A-L) 817 -698 -5695 Kathy Custer (M-Z) 817 -698 -5612 SUPPORT STAFF

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Paige Smith (Lead Counselor): A-Bic Leah Berry: Bid-Dos Shannon Nobles: Dot-Hon Jennifer Martinez: Hoo-Maq Megan Thomas: Mar-Ph Natalie Eddleman: Pi-So Monique Chavez: Sp-Z Diagnosticians – Vanessa Pistana and Kristen Hildebrand Student Services Facilitator (504 s) – Cheryl Chancelor Sheila Polk – Records Manager Elsa Ortega and Connie Coppi - Registrars

BYRON’S THEME FOR 2018 -19 Back the PACK Be PROUD Be ACCEPTING Be COURAGEOUS Be KNOWLEDGEABLE https: //www. characterstrong. com/

Please communicate with Nurse De. Haven about any health concerns or issues. Students cannot carry medication on their person at school. This even includes Tylenol or other OTC meds. Exceptions will be made for insulin, asthma inhalers, and Epi. Pens with a doctor note (form required). All medicine MUST be checked in with the nurse and brought by a parent. The nurse does NOT provide any medication. Any student caught with medicine that is not checked in will be subject to the NISD Code of Conduct. Prescriptions are of particular concern. Prior to checking out due to illness, the student should first see the nurse. NURSE/MEDICINE INFO

(A-L) Christine Mitchell 817 -698 -5695 (M-Z) Kathy Custer 817 -698 -5612 Fax 817 -698 -6688 Attendance Information We want your student to be successful, and being in class everyday is a necessary part of that success. Please call in absences by 10: 00. Please state in the phone call your student’s first and last name, reason for absence, and ID number (if known) and contact phone number. Send a note the next day. Please make sure you put the first and last name of your child and a phone number where you can be reached. If your child went to the doctor, please get a medical note and send it with your student the following day. All notes (parent/medical) pertaining to absences must be turned in to the attendance office by the end of the third (3 rd) day after your student’s return to campus. If you email teachers about your student being absent, please include Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Custer on that email.

Unexcused and excused absences are the same, which means they count against the student for credit. Excused simply means we received parent communication that the student is absent due to illness. If your student misses 20 minutes or more of a class, he or she is ABSENT. Every class takes attendance. If a student is at school and leaves early, he or she is counted absent for those classes missed. If a student’s attendance falls below 90%, the student is considered excessive and will be contacted by their AP about making up time to receive credit. (sem 1 = 8 or more, sem 2 = 10 or more) If a student loses credit due to excessive absences, he or she will not be able to get a VOE (Verification of Enrollment) form for a driver’s license. The student will have to wait until the end of the next semester, provided he or she is in good standing, to get a VOE. Students need a VOE form to get their permit, their driver’s license, and for yearly renewal until the student reaches 18 years of age. ATTENDANCE

Please check attendance online often. If you have a question about an absence, please contact the teacher as the attendance office cannot change a teacher’s attendance without written notice from the teacher. If your student is involved in extracurricular activities, please give the attendance office 24 hours to get those absences coded properly. If after 24 hours the absence is still showing as unexcused, please contact us. If you receive the automated phone call in the evening and you have a question, please contact attendance. We recommend having the automated system call your cell phone number. Check Mrs. Custer’s and Mrs. Mitchell’s web page on the BNHS website for further information. ATTENDANCE

Student Safety and Checkout Procedures for BNHS 2018 -2019 Student safety is our primary concern for Bobcat Nation. We believe that student safety, attendance and accountability for students during the school day are all important. Front Office Personnel Mary Valencia byronnelsonhs@nisdtx. org Go to the BNHS website and look for

Textbooks will be checked-out to students through their classes, or before or after school in AC 324. The majority of the textbooks are now provided in electronic format. Please ask the teachers. BNHS does not have lockers. Please see Mrs. Knisley if you have any questions. TEXTBOOKS 2018 -2019

Project positive self image Does not distract from an educational environment conducive to learning Does not create a hazard to the student’s safety Must wear shoes or sandals (house shoes/slippers are not permitted) Clothing normally considered pajamas are not acceptable NISD CODE OF CONDUCT DRESS CODE GUIDELINES

Clothing should not refer (casually or indirectly) to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, profanity, or anything of a sexual nature Shall not include hats and caps, forehead bands, bandannas, sunglasses, other head coverings, gloves, or distracting accessories when students are inside school buildings. Pants, shorts, jeans must be worn at the normal waist level and should not reveal under garments. DRESS CODE CONTINUED

Dresses, skirts, and tunics/smocks must be at least mid -thigh (halfway between hip and knee). If you can’t wear it without leggings, it is not acceptable to wear with leggings. Tube skirts rarely follow dress code. Jeans must be free of holes from mid-thigh up. Sheer, see-through (mesh) shirts must have an appropriate top underneath. Tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, or shirts open at the sides are not acceptable. DRESS CODE CONTINUED

IDs must be visible at all times. If a student must purchase a new ID, a fine of $3 will be assessed on his or her account. Students are only allowed to “charge” up to 10 IDs. Unclear record letters will be mailed home. You can also access fees in Home Access Center (HAC). IDS

Students need to be ON TIME to class to support an engaged learning climate and culture on campus; please help us with this. 1 -3 tardies result in warnings. 4 -5 tardies result in Extended Classroom Opportunity (ECO) 3 hours on Tuesdays or Thursdays after school from 4: 15 -7: 15 p. m. 6 -7 tardies result in Saturday School from 8: 00 a. m. – noon on Saturday (4 hours). The 8 th tardy will result in an office referral (ISS, parent meeting, and tardy contract). *If a student misses a consequence, he/she will receive another office referral. TARDIES

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS It is one of our goals that every student is connected to an activity. Being involved in Clubs/Organizations/Community Services allows for students to feel more connected to the school and community, and provides enrichment and personal growth. Clubs will meet during Primetime/PACKtime, before school and after school. For a complete list, go to the BNHS website, click on “Our School, ” and then select “Extra/Co-Curricular. ” Can’t find a club your student wants to join? Have them see Asst Principal Carol Mc. Daniel-White to START their own club!

Community Service • Community Service connects with our BNHS crest of Learn, Serve, Lead: • Green Cord Program (100 hours of service per year) • Digital Links to take the challenge and document hours • x 2 VOL – Located in Family Connection/Naviance • Login http: //bnhs. nisdtx. org/our_school/extra__co_curricular/green_cord • Student Council • National Honor Society • Other Organizations

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G P A Weighted GPA is used to determine class rank (includes courses in Eng, math, science, social studies, world lang, and any elective course that falls into these categories) AP = 7. 0 point scale Pre. AP = 6. 0 point scale On Level = 5. 0 point scale Unweighted GPA is on a 4. 0 scale and is calculated on ALL courses taken. New policy! Starting with the incoming freshmen, all Dual Credit courses will be weighted the same as AP courses!

Help your student be organized and get into a routine from the beginning. Get involved in their school and activities. Encourage your student to be involved in school and to set academic goals. We want all of our students in some type of extracurricular activity. Start talking about plans for after graduation. Get them to think about their future and how to pursue their dreams/goals. Make sure they have their tablets/tech devices charged, attend school daily, and are in dress code when they leave your house. Encourage your student to use Prime. Time tutorials wisely!!! TIPS FOR SUCCESS

WHAT IS PRIMETIME TUTORIAL? 30 minutes in between 2 nd and 3 rd periods to TEND TO BUSINESS! Built in tutorials EVERY WEDNESDAY! Tutorials are REQUIRED for Freshmen. Students have PACKtime every Monday for Character Strong curriculum. PACKtime schedule on Friday for flex activities.

PACK Time 1 st 8: 40 -9: 25 2 nd 9: 30 -10: 15 A 10: 15 -10: 20 PT 10: 25 -11: 00 3 rd 11: 05 -11: 50 4 th 11: 55 -12: 40 5 th 12: 45 -1: 30 6 th 1: 35 -2: 20 7 th 2: 25 -3: 10 8 th 3: 15 -4: 00 MONDAY: PACKtime “CHARACTER STRONG” WEDNESDAY: PRIMETIME TUTORIALS FRIDAY: PACKTIME FLEX FRIDAY FOR PEP RALLIES, CLASS RALLIES, ASSEMBLIES, CLUB MEETINGS, GUIDANCE LESSONS, ETC

Regular 1 st 8: 40 -9: 30 2 nd 9: 35 -10: 25 A 10: 25 -10: 30 3 rd 10: 35 -11: 25 4 th 11: 30 -12: 20 5 th 12: 25 -1: 15 6 th 1: 20 -2: 10 7 th 2: 15 -3: 05 8 th 3: 10 -4: 00 TUESDAY & THURSDAY

Credits to determine grade level • 0 -5. 5 credits for 9 th grade • 6 -12. 5 credits for 10 th grade • 13 -18. 5 credits for 11 th grade • 19 and up for 12 th grade HS CREDITS

Must stay on this from the beginning of the year. Different than middle school. Very difficult year for 9 th grade students due to more freedom, but higher expectations. Please get involved and get in your child’s business!!! Check student’s grades and attendance online frequently. Find teachers Net. School pages and/or websites to understand what is going on in the classroom. For school activities, testing dates, news, and upcoming events go to the Byron Nelson website. HOMEWORK

All students will receive a NEW schedule on the first day of school. Semester 1 may look different from semester 2. This is normal. There are 4 lunch periods (3, 4, 5, and 6). All lunch periods include students from all grade levels. Change of lunch period will be granted for medical reasons only. SCHEDULES!

REASON TO REQUEST A SCHEDULE CHANGE Seniors not enrolled in a course REQUIRED for graduation. Student scheduled in a course for which they already have credit. Student is enrolled in a course for which the student does not have the prerequisite. Student has an incomplete schedule. Student enrolled/not enrolled in an application/audition course for which they were approved. Student has failed a course and needs to repeat the course. Change is needed as a result of a credit earned in summer school.

EXIT GUIDELINES FOR ADVANCED COURSES Form available in the counseling office Time frame – request for change may occur: By 4: 00 PM on Aug 21, 2018 End of the first 6 -weeks marking period End of semester 1 in December Support systems are in place. Students should utilize all supports. Communication between students, teachers, and parents is very important!

Byron Nelson High School expects all students to be College and Career Ready and to demonstrate their knowledge within the global work environment. As such, all students at BNHS are encouraged and supported to take rigorous and challenging coursework to prepare them for post-secondary education. Therefore, a goal at BNHS is for all students to take advanced academic courses in AP, Pre-AP, Dual Credit and Career and Technology Education programs. We support all students in their advanced academic classes and work to determine the best possible means to support them. Therefore, before a request for a schedule change is considered, students must have attended tutorials, study sessions, conferenced with teachers and taken part in a parent/teacher conference.

Go to BNHS webpage to Counselors’ Corner. There is a link allowing students to send an electronic request with a message. Students are welcome to stop by before school, at lunch, or after school to see if we are available. HOW DOES A STUDENT MAKE AN APPT WITH HIS/HER COUNSELOR? ? ?

Encourage your student to be his/her own advocate and communicate with the teacher. Attend tutorials before school, after school, or during Prime. Teachers will post their tutorial schedules. Have student make appt with counselor. Parent makes contact with teacher (email is usually preferred). Parent may schedule meeting with teacher. COMMUNICATION IS KEY! SO WHAT IS THE PROCESS?

Meet the Bobcats – Friday, Aug 17, at Bobcat Stadium at 6: 00 p. m. ID and Yearbook Pics grades 9 -11 – Thursday, Aug 30 Homecoming Week – September 24 th - 28 th Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally – Sept. 26 th Open House – Monday, September 17 th UPCOMING EVENTS

TIDBITS Bus Routes – NISDTX. ORG, click on “parents” then click on “transportation” Lunch money – www. myschoolbucks. com No lockers Grades Online/Home Access Center (look for the A+ symbol) Username and password for HAC School supplies Student email (firstname. lastname@student. nisdtx. org) Updated Grading Guidelines (NISDTX. ORG, click on “parents” then click on “grading guidelines”)

Drop off/pick up Passing periods (5 minutes)-it can be done! Newsletters Remind from Dr. Myers/Counseling Dept 101: text @bnhsco to 682 -237 -8297 It is okay for them to struggle…working through those struggles with support from school and home is how they learn and grow! MORE TIDBITS

Endorsements: Business and Industry Public Service STEM Multidisciplinary Arts and Humanities

Students must pass the standard on these five exams: Algebra 1 Biology Eng 1 Eng 2 US History STAAR EXAMS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Integrity Be a person of character! Learn, Serve, Lead LEARN what it means to be a Byron Nelson Bobcat. Get involved in school and serve the community. Respect yourself, each other, the staff, your family, and our school. EXPECTATIONS OF BOBCATS!

@Byron. Nelson. High @BNHScounseling Search “officialbyronnelsonhs” BYRON NOTIFICATIONS

PTSA, Administrators & Counselors will be available to answer questions in the foyer. Please pick up your student at 9: 00 pm tonight unless they are staying for the mixer (over at 10: 30 pm & cost is $5). Thank you for coming!