Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is a voluntary program.
Bethpage students in 4th and 5th grade are encouraged to join at the Elementary level. The program continues to offer 21st Century opportunities at JFK Middle School and Bethpage High School.
Click the link to log on to the 21st Century database.
Each student has the opportunity to explore new experiences that help create a 21st Century learner.
Students that complete 50 points by the end of 5th grade will earn a certificate at the moving-up ceremonies as well as carrying 20 points up to JFK.
Students that complete 75 points by the end of 8th grade will earn a certificate at the moving-up ceremonies as well as carrying 20 points up to BHS.
Bethpage High School students who earn 100 points before graduation may be awarded a scholarship.
Emails with activity details will be sent to the student's school Gmail account as well as one parent email that is automatically populated by the district. Those email choices can be changed in the 21st Century database.
Students are able to sign up and keep track of their progress through the 21st Century Database. Go to www.bethpagecommunity.com and hover over Students/Parents. Please click on 21st Century Scholar program and select 21st Century Portfolio Login . Usernames and passwords will be distributed in school. If you have issues logging in, please contact Mrs. Lorraine Marcis at lmarcis@bethpage.ws.
Please include a short paragraph describing the activity. The paragraph should include how often you practice or play and what you learn from the activity.
Sports
Dance
Karate
Religious Instruction
Scouting
Museum Visits
Cultural Family Experiences
Go to www.bethpagecommunity.com and click on the link Students/Parents
Go to Join our ListServ and choose District ListServ Sign Up
Submit permission slips with dismissal information
Attend all activity dates
Submit required assignment to the teacher; if required
DROP an activity as soon as possible if you are unable to attend
Respect all adults and peers
Have fun!
Each activity must be submitted individually
Be sure to scroll down to choose the category
Points range from 1-3 points depending on the activity
Please request removal from the activity as soon as possible. There is a waitlist and we would like to allow as many students to participate as possible.
There are NO refunds for activities that require payment.
These are run by the Bethpage Public Library.
In order to reserve your spot, you need to sign up through the Bethpage Public Library’s website first.
If you are unable to attend a Bethpage Public Library event, PLEASE request removal on their website as there is a long waiting list for these activities.
To receive 21st Century Credit, you must request approval on the 21st Century school database.
Points will be awarded after the district receives a list of participants from the Bethpage Public Library.
A permission slip is required to participate in 21st Century activities at the elementary level. These provide necessary information regarding how a student will be going home.
Permission slips can be found and printed out from the 21st Century database under Reference; send permission slips in after the student is approved for the activity.
Sorry, there are no refunds for activities.
Yes, please. This will help with ensuring that students go to the correct activities after school.
No, students must attend AIS or any club that they have committed to attend.
Students will receive 2 points for each school performance that takes place in the evening or on the weekends.
Winter concert
Spring concert
NYSSMA
Democracy in Action
All-County
Marching Band performance
Students that complete 50 points by the end of 5th grade.
Students that complete 75 points by the end of 8th grade.
Bethpage High School students are required to earn 100 points before graduation.
Career/Self-Directed
Communication Skills
Community Service
Financial/Economic/Business Literacy
Global Awareness
Health and Lifelong Fitness
Information Technology (IT) Skills
Yes, you will need to change the search date in order to find last year's activities.
Please submit all activity and/or point requests by June 1st. Review your portfolio to confirm all points have been awarded.