11/13/22 BHS Tiger News

Greetings BHS Families, this is Week #11 of the school year, and tomorrow is the BEGINNING of Quarter 2. Please CHECK YOUR STUDENT'S GRADES on Friday to continue having conversations about what they're learning, their progress and their goals.

At the end of this quarter (Quarter 2) we will conclude Semester 1 of the school year. This semester ends February 3rd this year due to our beginning the school year later. Students' grades will be calculated as such for the semester:

• Quarter 1 = 40% of Semester 1
• Quarter 2 = 40% of Semester 1
• Midterm Exams = 20% of Semester 1

^^We will have a Full Week of School this week - there are NO days off or half days.

TIGER PARENT MEETING! - Wednesday @ 6:30pm

Have you attended a parent meeting yet? We ask that all parents plan to attend AT LEAST one parent meeting for the school year. In order to provide the BEST educational, social, emotional, career, and future programming for our students, we need your support and participation!

On behalf of administration, teachers, and building staff, we thank you for your attention to the information provided (especially the traffic/parking information above). Have a fantastic week, and GO TIGERS!!

~ Principal Crockett, AP Mrs. Green, AP Mr. Roberson, AP Mr. Wright, BNT Director Mr. Wilsey, and AD Mr. Brodie

• November 15th: ASVAB Testing - Full Day
  

• November 16th: Tiger Parent Meeting for ALL grade levels, 6:30pm

• November 18th, 19th, and 20th: Tiger Drama presents "The Importance of Being Earnest"

• November 19th: BHS Holiday Craft and Vendor Show

• November 23rd-25th: No School, Thanksgiving Break

Tiger Drama proudly presents The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. Mistaken identities, lies, love, lost children, and mocking the rich. Oscar Wilde throws in all the zany antics in his classic Victorian British comedy. Come see Tiger Drama's performance of The Importance of Being Earnest. Shows run November 18th-20th. Tickets are $10 and are sold at the door. We would love to see you there!

SEEKING DIRECTORS: Tiger Drama is seeking Juniors and Seniors who are interested in participating as a director for our second annual Random Acts of Theater. If you are interested, please come to our brief informational meeting after school on Wednesday, November 16th in room 169.

SEEKING ACTORS: Tiger Drama is also seeking actors who are interested in auditioning to perform in our Random Acts of Theater. Auditions are on November 28th, 2022, and are open to all grades. Please sign up for your audition time slot on the Tiger Drama Google Classroom. All auditions will be cold reads so no need to prepare anything. Come with your energy and prepare to have fun on stage.

Please review the map below for proper drop-off and pick-up locations.

ATHLETIC UPDATES

• BHS Football won the REGIONAL Championships 33 - 10 against Detroit Catholic Central on Saturday to advance to the Semifinals. The game will be played against Detroit Cass Tech on Friday, November 18th @ 7pm - location Novi High School. Tickets Sales are through GoFan ONLY. Visit gofan.co

For all Athletics Information, including upcoming practices and game schedules, click the LINK below. GO TIGERS!

BHS Athletics Homepage | Belleville High School (vanburenschools.net)

Did you know that BHS has a wealth of clubs and activities?! For high school students, belonging to at least one group and forming healthy relationships with adults and other students with similar interests proves beneficial - both during their high school years as well as in future years. Encourage your student to GET INVOLVED!

THIS is the Link to Club/Activities on the Website: https://www.vanburenschools.net/o/belleville-high/page/clubactivities

THIS is another link for students which includes days & times: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Q3SAXA2wtlE9ElDarD3n5hW1EE2phQJFprMKZdeLsQ/edit?usp=sharing

The 4th Annual Belleville High School Craft and Vendor Show will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. at Belleville High School. There will be over 60 participants, in this link, with a wide variety of items for sale as well as 2 food truck vendors, Impasto Italian Inspired Wraps and 7 Star BBQ . Admission is FREE.

Belleville High School Student Council Annual Canned Food Drive has been extended until Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Items collected will be used to support the local community through the upcoming months. Information is provided in this link.

BHS Student Council is looking for help with the 4th Annual BHS Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Donations are needed for the bake sale as well as volunteers to help out during the event. More information can be found in this link.

A Tiger Parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in the media center beginning at 6:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. to discuss events for the upcoming school year and Senior class activities. Parents from all grade levels are welcome to attend.

BHS Student Council is looking for parents who are available to volunteer for upcoming events. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form.

SENIORS:

If you were unable to attend the Senior Parent meeting which was held September 28, 2022, here is the link to the Class of 2023 presentation.

Current 10th and 11th Grade students -

Telluride is a summer opportunity for you to consider. Please click on the links below to learn more. If you are interested in being nominated, please let your counselor know ASAP!

tass.tellurideassociation.org

The Telluride Association Summer Seminars (TASS) study how power and privilege shape social structures through courses in humanities and social sciences.

TASS-CBS (Critical Black Studies) offers seminars that explore topics within history, politics, literature, art, and other intellectual and cultural contributions from people of African descent.

TASS-AOS (Anti-Oppressive Studies) considers systems of power and oppression including white supremacy, patriarchy, and classism, and possibilities of social transformation. Seminars titles and descriptions will be available in the spring. (Those who have heard from us before may notice significant changes from our 2020 and earlier programs.)

All accepted students receive a full scholarship, with no charge for tuition, books, or room and board. Although students are responsible for arranging travel to and from their program, travel subsidies are available. We also offer funding to replace lost wages for students who would otherwise be working over the summer to support their families.

The 2023 application will also be available in mid-November on their website:.tass.tellurideassociation.org

UPDATED MESSAGE FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES:

Taking the Advanced Placement exams is an important part of all AP courses. Belleville High School requires that all students take AP exams for the AP classes that they have taken. Scoring well on an AP exam can often earn students college credit for their high school class, saving a significant amount on tuition.

For the 2023 AP exams, students at Belleville High School will be registering online.

The AP exam registration process is two steps, but both can be completed in one sitting when the student and parent/guardian do this together. You need to complete both steps to access the College Board’s AP resources.

Both steps must be completed in order to have AP exams ordered:

Step 1: Begin the process by registering at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/230265. Here you will indicate both the AP courses you are taking this year and the exams you wish to take. You will receive your join codes and directions to complete the second required step. Any exam fees will be paid online so be sure to have a debit card or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment.
Step 2: Use the join codes provided at the completion of step one to enroll the student's AP courses and exams in the College Board's system.

This year each AP exam costs $88.00. If the family qualifies for free and reduced lunch then the cost is $56.00. If the student is taking multiple exams then each extra exam's cost is reduced by $10.00.

Belleville High School requires that every student take their AP exams.

Students requiring financial assistance should contact Mr Jake Sweets, jsweets@vanburenschools.net, in the Counseling Office to learn more.

Here are the important dates for the registration process:

Since we are requiring students to take the exam, we will not require the payment on November 14th per usual. However, if you are able to pay on November 14th we are STRONGLY encouraging it.

For others who are struggling to make the November 14th payment we ask that you make payment by at least January 31st.

Please contact Mr Jake Sweets, jsweets@vanburenschools.net , if you would like to register for an exam not listed or have any questions.

On-site Admissions

Oakland university on-site admissions will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022. This is an opportunity for seniors to receive their admissions decisions on-the-spot.

Please see your counselor or the college adviser for more information.

ASVAB Test- November15th

Students interested in taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), please sign up below. The test will take place on Tuesday November 15th at 7:30 am.

The ASVAB is required for Military service, but you can learn a lot about your strengths and use that for career exploration. This is an opportunity for you to learn about yourself and and better understand how your skill set can fit into the work force. Take advantage of this free opportunity by signing up below.

ASVAB Test Registration

MICHIGAN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP-NEW!

On October 11, 2022, Governor Whitmer signed Public Act 212 of 2022 to establish the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.

Starting with the high school Class of 2023, students will be eligible for more financial aid from the State:

• Up to $2,750 if they attend a community college, per year
• Up to $5,500 if they attend a public university, per year
• Up to $4,000 if they attend a private college or university, per year

Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need* when they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

*Financial need is defined as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $25,000 or less.

Things High School Seniors can do right now to prepare:

• File the FAFSA.
• Create a MiSSG Student Portal three to five business days after filing your FAFSA.

FAFSA is NOW OPEN!

Still have questions about the FAFSA? Click here for more information.

Have you checked out our Student Opportunities page? Go there NOW! Learn about the new opportunities available to students.

Scholarships:

All scholarship information can be found on our scholarship page. Please visit our scholarship page for the most up-to-date opportunities. Scholarship Opportunities

College Application Checklist- Check out this great resource to make sure you don't miss a step

College Application Checklist

Application Fee Waivers- Many college in the state of Michigan will waive their application fees during the first week of October or for the full month. Fee waivers are also available for students that receive free or reduced lunch.

HBCU Search Tool- Interested in an HBCU but not sure where to look? Check out this search tool that allows you to search by major Search Tool

Need Support Now?

As the seasons change and the holiday season approaches, individuals and families coping with mental health issues can be a lonely and stressful time, filled with anxiety and/or depression. If you know someone who is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit the Lifeline Chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

GREAT NEWS! In addition to our Tuesday/Thursday Homework Lab and Tutoring options for after school, we are now introducing the teacher-led Tutoring schedule. Students report directly to the designated teacher's classroom after school. CLICK HERE for the Tutoring Schedule, and revisit often for updates.

DRESS CODE - By now, some of you have received an email saying that your student has received a Dress Code violation. While these are minor infractions (typically for wearing a hood in the building or wearing a crop top or pajama pants), they can add up! Please be sure to speak with your student if they are receiving multiple of these emails. Besides academics, we are also teaching employability skills - which in many cases includes following a workplace dress code. Thank you for your support!

BUILDING, STUDENT, AND STAFF SAFETY

In light of recent events, and as a firm reminder of a couple of our safety basics please be intentional about discussing these two with your student(s).

• Building Entrances/Locked Doors: All entry doors in the building lock at 7:10am. After this, the only doors that may be utilized are at the Main Entrance. Students are not to open, leave from, nor prop open building doors. Failure to follow these safety protocols results in immediate suspension.

• Metal Detecting Wands: BHS began last year and continues this year utilizing wands as a metal detection option. These wand searches will take place in randomly selected classrooms during randomly-selected hours. Our goal is to continue to build upon our swift, yet thorough process to help detect anything that could be deemed as potentially dangerous. We believe that the random selection process will be more effective than announced, routine, or predictable searches. These "wanding" events will be attended and supervised by our local law enforcement.

NOTICE: Any family who receives a 5 Day Truancy Letter has a student who is at risk of failing the semester, and has a higher risk of not completing high school. PLEASE reach out to your student's counselor or assistant principal if your student is having issues with attendance. There may be solutions that haven't been considered yet. Don't let it turn into a 10 day problem...

Per the Student Handbook, any student who is absent from school for all or any part of the day without a legitimate excuse will be considered truant. All students and parents are subject to the truancy laws of the State. If a student, under the age of eighteen (18), is truant for more than ten (10) total days during a semester, he/she may be reported to the appropriate authorities. As a courtesy, BHS will send letters for any student who has been absent for 5 days.

ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS:

ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: If you receive an attendance notice via phone or text, this means your student MISSED AT LEAST ONE CLASS that day. If it was not approved by a parent/guardian, this is cause for a follow up with them. Tardies will be handled through the general discipline policy checklist as a minor infraction.

An excellent educational experience is always undergirded by a safe and orderly environment. Please take the time to review the Student Handbook, which includes the BHS Student Dress Code. For a quick review of items to avoid, please click the link for COMMON DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS.

In particular, students will not be wearing:

• Hoods
• Crop Tops
• Ski Masks
• or any bedwear or grooming attire, including pajamas or pajama bottoms, hair scarves or durags.

Link to Student Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NJVkEanO8w2Yu6-V7QVP6snU0M1YCviWpn5G61hrmZ8/edit?usp=sharing

Email: ncrockett@vanburenschools.net
Website: https://www.vanburenschools.net/o/belleville-high
Location: 501 West Columbia Avenue, Belleville, MI, USA
Phone: 734.697.9133