BHS News and Notes
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News and Notes for Brandon High School for the Week of October 5, 2020
This week’s schedule: Monday – “B” Day (Hours 4-6) Tuesday – “A” Day (Hours 1-3 Wednesday - “B” Day (Hours 4-6) Thursday – “A” Day (Hours 1-3) Friday – “B” Day (Hours 4-6) Please see the attached calendar for what the month of October will look like.
Parent Teacher Conferences: Parent Teacher Conferences are on October 13th and 14th from 4:00 – 7:00 and will be done this year virtually. Please see your student’s teacher’s Google Classroom sites late next week to sign up for a time to meet with them. Please watch for another email next week with more information. Spirit Week: This week is Spirit Week at Brandon High School. Please dress up according to the following themes: Monday – College Day Tuesday – Tourist Day Wednesday – Hat Day Thursday – Black and White Day Friday – Brandon Blue Day 9th Grade PSAT Testing: On Tuesday, October 13th all freshmen will take the PSAT test in the morning starting at 7:20 a.m. This testing is for both Brandon Learn From Home students and students attending Face-to-Face. Bussing will be available for all students. Once our BLFH students have finished the test (around 11:30), they are free to leave and go home. Our face-to-face students will return to class. Please watch for an additional email coming your way next week with additional information. 10th and 11th Grade PSAT / NMSQT Testing: On Wednesday, October 14th all sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT / NMSQT test starting at 7:20. This testing is for both Brandon Learn From Home students and students attending Face-to-Face. Bussing will be available for all students. Once students are done with the testing (around 12:30) they are free to go home. Please watch for an additional email coming your way next week with additional information. ASVAB Testing: Brandon will be hosting the ASVAB test on November 5th. This few hours in the AM can be eye-opening for any student who is doing some exploration of possible future careers! The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) tests students across a number of fields and results will tell the students in which career areas they have strengths. Part two of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (on 11/12) helps students assess their interest areas and then puts together job suggestions that combine their skills and interests. As the name suggests, this test is also used for military entrance purposes, and any student considering a career in the military should sign up to take the ASVAB to see how they do and what jobs may open up to them based on their scores. Sign up in the counseling office or by contacting Jodi Williamson at jwilliamson@brandon.k12.mi.us. There is no fee. FAFSA: Now is the time to submit college applications and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA opened October 1st. It is a good idea to plan to complete all college applications and the FAFSA by October 31st in order to be in the best position to be admitted and receive the most financial aid. Your counselors are here to help! See the attached presentation full of helpful information about the college and career search. Free Lunch Reminder: Through December, all school lunches and breakfasts at Brandon High School are free for ALL students. Please make sure to bring extra money with you if you would like to purchase something from the ala carte line or additional food. Dates to Place on Your Calendar Now: October 13th & 14th – Parent Teacher Conferences October 13th – PSAT9 testing for all 9th grade students October 14th – PSAT/NMSQT testing for all 10th and 11th grade students October 14th – No school for 9th and 12th grade students October 16th – No School October 19th – Vision Testing for 9th grade students October 30th – ½ Day of school (release at 10:30) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our school administrators. Dan Stevens (BHS Principal) – dstevens@brandon.k12.mi.us Dave Wyatt (BLFH Principal) – dwyatt@brandon.k12.mi.us Chris Deines (Athletic Director) – cdeines@brandon.k12.mi.us Have a Great Week and Go Blackhawks!
Your Partner in Education Daniel M. Stevens Principal |
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