School Closures: - Unfortunately, the inclement weather season
is upon us. As noted, please listen for school cancellation news on all local
radio & TV channels and check the website at www.tcrce.ca or like our BMHS
Facebook page for school closure notifications. Our TCRCE policy/procedures can
also be found on the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education website.
Exams: Will commence on January 28th. A detailed schedule will be released very
soon. It is important to note that…
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Exams are an essential
component of student assessment and will be directly linked to the curriculum
outcomes already taught. Students should start studying in advance. Do not
leave your notes, binders, or lockers unattended at any time.
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Students must have a
medical excuse to miss an exam and contact the school in advance.
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Exams will start at
9:00AM and 12:30PM daily Students must remain in their exam room for two hours
and will be required to have study/reading material with them if completed
early. If they leave after 11:30AM they must go to the study hall (Cafeteria)
or leave the school. Students that arrive by bus and have no exam in the
morning or afternoon must go to the study hall (Cafeteria) – students cannot
roam halls, go to lockers or walk in/out of the school all day.
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Junior high students
will be writing mid-semester accumulative assessments during senior exam week.
The schedule for junior high students begins the morning of Jan 28/19 and each
morning thereafter in the following order: English/FLA Immersion, Math, Social
Studies and Science. Junior high students need to provide a note that they have
permission to leave after their exam, a note for the whole week can be provided
so that the student can just leave after each exam. If the student is not
leaving they will be placed in study hall for the afternoon.
Barons Wellness Week - Here
at BMHS we are super excited to kick off 2019 with healthy and positive start!
We
are hosting a Wellness week from January 14th-18th and happy to report that we
have some amazing community members coming in to the school to offer a variety
of sessions pertaining to health and wellness.
Some
of our guest presenters will be going directly into classes while others will
offer noon hour workshops on various topics including stress and anxiety, drug
and alcohol awareness, self-esteem, healthy mind and body, and healthy
relationships. We will also be offering some art and fitness activities!
Our
Teen Health Committee will be going around to classes this to promote Wellness
Week and have students sign-up for the workshops being offered. Keep watch for
postings on our school Website and Facebook page regarding the upcoming events
that will take place. We hope to offer a little something for everyone and are
strongly encouraging our students to partake in these sessions.
O2 Parent-Info Session -Wednesday,
January 23rd @ 6:00 p.m. there will be a parent-info session for
parents of grade 9 students that are interested in the O2 program.
Topics to be discussed will include program requirements, application process,
the benefits of O2, and an overview of what O2
students experience in their time with the program.
Grade 11 O2 Student & Parent Meeting - There
will be a mandatory meeting for all Grade 11 O2 students
& parents on Wednesday, January 23rd @ 7 p.m.
Student-Parent Portal - It is possible for all parents,
guardians and students in the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education to view
their child’s ongoing progress on projects, tests, assignments, and other types
of assessments via Student-Parent Portal. If you have any
questions please contact the school at 902-637-4310
