Barrington High School
www.barringtonhigh.org
Highlights
September 2016
Volume 53 No. 1
Please note that all Barrington school e-mail addresses have changed to:
Last NameFirst Initial @barringtonschools.org
Example: doej@barringtonschools.org
Schedule Changes
Students must complete a seven (7) day cycle before changes will be made,
with the exception of a level change in core classes. Add/Drop deadline is
September 9th. Please remember to fill out your add/drop form.
Master Schedule
2016-2017
7:40 - 8:47
1
Sample
Sample
Thursday
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Thursday
CPT
B
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
7:30-8:47
7:40-8:27
A
8:31-9:18
Advisory
8:51 - 9:46
2
C
A
B
A
A
B
A
A
9:22-9:56
9:50 - 10:45
3
D
E
D
C
B
C
C
C
9:58-10:45
Lunch 1 (10:49 - 11:13)
11:18 -12:13
10:49 -11:16
Lunch 2 (11:18 - 11:42)
11:45 - 12:13
4
E
D
E
E
D
D
D
E
C
12:17 - 1:12
5
F
G
F
G
F
E
E
G
B
1:16 - 2:11
6
G
F
G
F
G
G
F
F
A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
B&D
D
C
10:49 - 11:44
Lunch 3 (11:49 - 12:13)
Drop Period
School Calendar
2016-2017
August 29- School Opens
June 20* - School Closes
Please be advised
that these dates are
subject to change.
School will not be in session on the following
days:
September 2
No School
September 5
Labor Day
September 13
Professional Development
October 3
Rosh Hashanah
October 10
Columbus Day
October 12
Yom Kippur
October 28
Professional Development
November 8
Election Day
November 11
Veterans Day
First Marking Period
Aug 29-Nov 4
September 2 (No School)
Second Marking Period
Nov 7–Jan 20
September 5 (No School)
Third Marking Period
Jan 23-Apr 5
Labor Day
Fourth Marking Period
Apr 6-Jun 20
September 6
BHS Association, 7PM
September 13 (No School)
Graduation Dates 2017
PD Day
September 14
June 3— Friendship Service
Booster Club, 7PM
June 4 — Graduation
September 15
UPDATE YOUR X2 E-MAIL ADDRESS
Dec. 26 - Jan 2nd School Vacation
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 6
Professional Development
February 20-24
School Vacation
April 14
Good Friday
April 17-21
School Vacation
April 28
Professional Development
May 29
Memorial Day
June 21
Professional Development
*Advance one day for each cancellation due to
bad weather.
Bell Schedule
Warning Bell
7:35 AM
Period A
7:40-8:47 AM
Period B
8:51-9:46 AM
Period C
9:50-10:45 AM
Period D
10:49-12:13 PM
Period E
12:17-1:12 PM
Period F
1:16-2:11 PM
Lunch applications are
available in the main office.
Please see Mrs. Perry.
PD Day—Teachers Only
PD Day—Teachers Only
Christmas Day
January 16
Orientation for Grade 9 and new
students
August 26
Marking Period
November 24-27 Thanksgiving Break
December 25th
August 25
If your e-mail address has changed,
please login in to X2 and do the following:
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Hit the SET PREFERENCE TAB
(Top right hand side of screen)
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Hit SECURITY TAB
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Update your email changes &
SAVE
Open House, 6:45 PM
September 16
Upper Classmen Pictures
(Mare Studios)
September 21
School Improvement 4PM
BHS School Counseling Dept.
Presents Freshmen Welcome
Night for Parents/Students, 7PM
OPEN HOUSE
Barrington High School, with the cooperation of the Barrington
High School Parent’s Association, will have Open House on
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Parents will report to their child’s 1st period class at 7:10 PM, attending
classes and meeting teachers by following an abbreviated daily schedule. It
is important that parents be at the high school by 7:00 PM so that the
program begins on schedule. Guidance counselors and administrators will
be available throughout the evening to talk with parents. Members of the
Association will be available in the foyer and cafeteria beginning at 6:45 PM
to register parents who wish to join. During study hall time, we invite you to
tour the school, talk with teachers, administrators and guidance counselors,
or come to the cafeteria where the Association serves refreshments
throughout the evening. We sincerely hope that all parents will attend our
Open House in order to meet teachers and learn more about Barrington High
School. Each student will bring home a copy of his/her schedule a few days
before the Open House.
Athletic Handbook
The Athletic Handbook outlines all of
the
policies
and
procedures
concerning BHS athletics.
Each
athlete and their parent/guardian will
be required to sign a statement
indicating that they have read the
handbook. It will be available online
at www.barringtonhigh.org .
Activities Handbook
The Activities Handbook provides all
relative to non-athletic opportunities in
curricular program. Students may obtain a
Activities Handbook in the main office.
available online at www.barringtonhigh.org.
information
our extracopy of the
It is also
Booster Day is Saturday, September 24th
Mark your calendars for Booster Day, September 24th. On this day, athletes will go door to
door in Barrington conducting our 22nd annual membership drive to support student-athletes,
recognition and awards, sports equipment for BHS and BMS, as well as maintenance of the
“Booster Board” and Eagles’ Nest concession stand. Barrington Boosters help support many areas of the
athletic program with championship awards, jackets, athletic equipment, facility upgrades and more!
Student-athletes should plan to arrive at the auditorium at 8:30 AM for a briefing with the Booster Club.
They will then fan out in groups to seek memberships door-to-door within the community. There will be
refreshments and gifts upon their return to BHS by 12:00 noon.
Any questions about Booster Day, please email Chris Silva at csilva66@aol.com or ogradyca@cox.net.
Thanks for your support!
Welcome to Physical Education
The Physical Education Department has planned another fun and exciting year with lots
of ways for students to be healthy and fit. To be prepared for the school year in Physical
Education bring with you on the first day of school:
A combination lock to secure all your valuables during Physical Education class.
Throughout the year you will need appropriate clothing to participate in class. Physical
Education clothing includes t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and sneakers.
Each grade level has health in replace of Physical Education for one quarter. Seniors
-1st quarter, Juniors-2nd quarter, Sophomores-3rd quarter and Freshmen-4th quarter.
Be ready to have fun as you gain knowledge, skills and confidence throughout the year!
ATHLETIC FORMS MAY BE NOTARIZED BY MR. FINN OR BY MRS. PERRY IN
THE HIGH SCHOOL MAIN OFFICE
BETWEEN 8AM—3:00PM
Attendance
The importance of regular attendance cannot be overemphasized. Studies have clearly demonstrated that
there is a positive correlation between good school attendance and academic success. Classroom
instruction is the most important activity at Barrington High School. Regardless of a student’s ability and
effort, classroom interaction cannot be recaptured. Absences disrupt the continuity of the learning
process. Regular attendance enhances learning by exposing students to a greater amount of academic
content, instruction and time to apply new concepts and skills. Parents are urged to assist the school by
supporting its attendance policy. The school’s policy regarding attendance can be found in the Student
Handbook.
Student Pictures
To be more responsive to the community, the school district allows taking pictures within the
school. This includes the use of student pictures on the school’s web site and videotapes.
These pictures provide opportunities for the schools to enhance their communications with the community.
In granting permission for the use of student pictures, it must be determined to contribute to the learning
activity and not be disruptive to the school’s educational climate.
Parents who do not grant permission should do so in writing to the attention of the principal no
later than September 23, 2016.
Student Parking
All students who intend to park in the BHS parking lot MUST be registered and have a valid
parking sticker. See Parking Form enclosed. Complete and return to Mrs. Kellner in the
main office.
Pre-arranged Absence/Homework Form
The Pre-arranged Absence/Homework Form is intended to assist your son/daughter
in maintaining academic success during an absence. A student must be absent 3 or
more consecutive days before request for homework is made. Parents are
asked to complete the form and submit it to the main office. This form can be
accessed on the BHS website under the Resource section.
Barrington High School
Telephone Numbers
Main Office
247-3150
Athletic Director
245-7328
Guidance
247-3154
School Nurse
247-3155
Special Ed.
247-3139
Cafeteria
245-3139
Sr. Project
247-3195
Sr. Project
245-5000
x411
PSAT/NMSQT
Who: Any BHS J unior
When: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 dur ing the school day
Cost: $25 made payable on the BHS website using “mySchoolBucks”.
This will be the ONLY method of payment accepted. Your payment online will reserve a seat for
your student. The registration window on “mySchoolBucks”
will open on August 15, 2016.
The deadline to register is Friday, September 23, 2016
See below for registration details…
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PSAT/NMSQT – Wednesday, October 19, 2016
HIGH SCHOOL
Online Registration / Payment Process
In consideration for going green and being more efficient the District has implemented an online registration and
payment process.
We are using “mySchoolBucks” for you to register and pay for your child’s participation in the
PSAT/NMSQT exam via credit card or by check (also known as an e-check). This is the same system used
for making online payments for your child’s lunch account.
If you do not have a “mySchoolBucks” account you will need your child’s (LASID) Local Identifier to set
up an account. The local identifier can be found in your Aspen X2 account (this number typically is between 4
and 8 digits long). When logged into Aspen X2 account click on Family, and then click on Detail.
To register and pay:
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Log into “mySchoolBucks”
On the left side, click on “School Store”
Click on High School – PSAT/NMSQT
The registration will appear
Select the registration to begin
Follow the check-out process
If you register and upon cashing out an error occurs, you will immediately be notified that your charge card
or e-check has not been debited.
Click on either “mySchoolBucks” or “Aspenx2” to hyperlink to their websites. Links are also available on the
District website under the Parents tab.
SAT & Subject Test Dates — 2016-2017
2016-17 SAT
Administration
Dates and Deadlines
SAT Subject Tests
Available
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
Mail
Phone/
Online
Sept. 13, 2016 Sept. 20, 2016
Oct. 1, 2016
SAT Subject Tests Sept. 1, 2016
available on this date
Nov. 5, 2016
SAT Subject Tests Oct. 7, 2016
available on this date
Oct. 18, 2016 Oct. 25, 2016
Dec. 3, 2016
SAT Subject Tests Nov. 3, 2016
available on this date
Nov. 15, 2016 Nov. 22, 2016
Jan. 21, 2017
SAT Subject Tests Dec. 21, 2016
available on this date
Jan. 3, 2017
March 11, 2017
SAT Subject Tests not Feb. 10, 2017
offered on this date
Feb. 21, 2017 Feb. 28, 2017
May 6, 2017
SAT Subject Tests Apr. 7, 2017
available on this date
Apr. 18, 2017 Apr. 25, 2017
June 3, 2017
SAT Subject Tests May 9, 2017
available on this date
May 16, 2017 May 24, 2017
Jan. 10, 2017
ACT TEST DATES
Test Date
Registration Deadline
ACT Test Scores Available
October 22, 2016 @ BHS
September 16, 2016
November 8, 2016
December 10, 2016
November 4, 2016
December 20, 2016
February 11, 2017
January 13, 2017
February 22, 2017
April 8, 2017 @ BHS
March 3, 2017
April 18, 2017
June 10, 2017
May 5, 2017
June 20, 2017
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represents the United States largest
youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service.
The application will be available in September 2016. Please access the
website for more information about this at:
http://spirit.prudential.com
Admissions Tests
The Scholastic Assessment Tests are the standard college admissions tests. The SAT Reasoning Tests and
PSAT/NMSQT Tests focus on writing, critical reading and mathematics. Scores are determined on a scale from 200 to
800. The evaluations of different scores vary depending on the college and it’s standards. Most colleges prefer the
SAT Reasoning Test to be taken no later than November of the senior year.
The SAT Subject Tests are another part of the College Board's SAT program. These examinations give
students an opportunity to show their academic strengths in subjects of their choice. These are multiple-choice examinations and are scored the same as the SAT Reasoning Test. Some colleges specify which tests should be taken but
others may allow applicants to make that decision. You should find out the requirements of the colleges to which you
plan to apply and also see your counselor for more specific information concerning SAT Subject Tests. Both the SAT
Reasoning Test and Subjects Tests are administered on all national testing dates except on March 5th when only the
Reasoning Test is available.
Advanced Placement Tests are administered during a 2-week period in May. Students, especially those enrolled in
advanced placement courses, may take these examinations. Colleges may, according to their individual policies,
award credit, advanced placement standing or both for the achievement of specific scores on these examinations.
The ACT college readiness assessment is a curriculum and standards -based educational and career planning
tool that assesses students’ academic readiness for college. The ACT contains four curriculum and standards-based
multiple choice assessments in English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and the writing test. Students are allotted
approximately four hours to finish the test. Additionally, the ACT includes a career exploration component that
stimulates students’ thinking about future plans and relates personal characteristics to career options. This assessment is used by most colleges and universities as part of their admissions requirements. Barrington High School will
administer the ACT on October 22, 2016 and April 8, 2017. To learn more about the ACT, as well as the registration
process, you can visit the ACT site online at www.actstudent.org or contact the Barrington High School counseling
office at 247-3154
PSAT/NMSQT
Juniors
The PSAT/NMSQT National Merit Scholarship is a program co-sponsored by the College Board
and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. It gives you first-hand knowledge/practice for the
SAT. The test measures critical reading, math problem solving and writing skills. This year, junior
students will be taking the exam on Wednesday, October 19th during school hours. Registration
instructions and deadlines can be found in this issue of HIGHLIGHTS. The PSAT practice
booklets will be distributed in the guidance office when they arrive in mid-September.
You can access free SAT preparation material at www.collegeboard.com
Sophomores
This year, all RI students in grade 10 only have the opportunity to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT
on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 during the school day at no cost to students or families. If you
want to participate, the student must complete the Google Form that will be sent to their
barringtonschools.org account in mid-August. Parents of the class of 2019 will also be notified via
email that the link is open for students to register. The registration deadline is Friday, September
23rd. If you have any questions, stop by guidance or see Mrs. Varone.
4th Annual College Fair
Presented by
Mt. Hope High School
and
Barrington High School
Thursday, September 29th
@ Mt. Hope High School
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
SEPTEMBER COLLEGE VISITS
September 15 Vanderbilt University
Univ. of British Columbia
12:30p.m.
1:30p.m.
September 19 Tulane University
8:30a.m.
September 21 University of Maine
8:00a.m.
September 27 Colgate University
8:00a.m.
St. Lawrence University
September 29 Hobart & William Smith Coll.
9:30a.m.
1:30p.m.
ATTENTION SENIORS—Please remember
to complete the resume document located in
the “About Me” tab in Family Connection.
This will provide for both your counselor and
selected teacher recommenders information
regarding your work, volunteer and
educational experience. If you are having
trouble logging on, please e-mail your
counselor.
BHS SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARMENT
FRESHMEN WELCOME NIGHT FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
SEPTEMBER 21ST AT 7:00PM
JOHN R. GRAY AUDITORIUM
This will give parents and students an opportunity to learn more about the School Counseling
Department, Naviance and academic support.
As of August 2015; 12th Grade students will need to show evidence of a meningococcal (MCV) vaccine given after the age of 16 and a physical exam upon entrance to 12th grade. This is a new mandate by the Depart-
ments of RI Education and Health.
All Rhode Island School Departments in cooperation with the Department of Health, Department of Education,
and the Wellness Company continue to hold Vaccinate before You Graduate clinics in our school. Does your
child need any of these immunizations: Tdap, MCV, HPV, Hep A and Varicella? All Students are eligible to have
the vaccines at school through this program. Only students who have completed necessary forms with the
Wellness Company will be eligible for the next clinic. These forms are available from the nurse. If you
have any questions please contact Mrs. Cobb.
Seniors check with your physician regarding your immunization status prior to graduation. This will give you
time to receive the immunizations needed for college.
2016 COLLEGE-BOUND PROGRAMS
Barrington High School and Barrington Community School are again co-sponsoring a number of programs designed
for the college-bound student, including "Preparing For The SAT," an 8-week course designed to prepare students
for the November 5 exam. A brief review of English and math will be supplemented by coaching in test-taking skills
for this standardized examination, used as a major criterion in evaluating for college admissions. The Tuesday
evening course, which begins September 6, will consist of eight 2-hour classes, which will meet from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
at the high school. Note: No class October 11.
Tuition, which includes both course tuition and book fee, is $225.
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Also offered will be Preparing for the PSAT, a 3-session course designed to prepare students for the October 19th
exam date at the high school. This course will meet on Wednesday evenings, September 21 & 28, and October 5,
from 7:00-9:00 P.M. at Barrington High School. Tuition, which includes both course tuition and test materials, is $90.
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Writing Your College Application Essay will be held on Wednesday, October 13 from 7:00-8:30P.M. at the
High School, Room 101. The class will be taught by Hannah R. Goodman, a former high school English teacher who
has spent the past seven years tutoring students in college application essay writing. This one-session workshop is
especially helpful to seniors applying for early decision in the fall, as well as those filing by the regular deadlines. The
fee is $22 for students, $28 for adults.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available for all BCS courses, including those listed above. All scholarships are treated with complete confidentiality. Call the BCS office, 245-0432, for more information or to request an application. Or, e-mail
barrcomm@bcs.necoxmail.com.
To register for any of these co-sponsored programs, send completed form below with check, payable to Barrington
Community School, to: BCS, Box 256, Barrington, R.I. 02806
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ———————————-------Registration Form--- College Bound Programs Fall 2016
Name: ____________________________________________ Grade:______
Address: ___________________________________Telephone:__________
E-Mail: __________________
Preparing for the SAT
$ ________
Preparing for the PSAT
$ ________
Writing Your College Application Essay
$ ________
Amount of enclosed check $ ________
ATTENTION PARENTS OF INCOMING
SENIORS 2017!!!!!!!!!
BHS ARROW YEARBOOK 2016-2017
YEARBOOK SENIOR PORTRAIT SECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Each senior will be given one sixth of a page in the yearbook to include room for 1 formal portrait, 1 baby picture, and ONE quote only.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL the directions below to make this process easier for both you and the yearbook staff! Failure to do so may
result in your absence from the yearbook. Students without submitted portraits will have only their name on a separate page. Please
review the Yearbook Policy and FAQ (located on the BHS website under “activities”) before submitting materials.
Please READ and COMPLETE all of the following before any submissions:
Submissions must be sent via email to
BarringtonHighSchoolYearbook@gmail.com and contain:
1. A QUOTE AND YOUR NAME
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YOUR NAME IN THE EMAIL SUBJECT LINE AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE YEARBOOK.
ONE QUOTE (50 words or less, no exceptions. Inappropriate quotes will be removed).
***You must submit your completed materials with your FULL NAME in the SUBJECT LINE OF THE
EMAIL through your BPSMAIL account ONLY. (Submissions are ONLY accepted from BPSMAIL addresses
for security purposes). Type your name in the subject line exactly as you would like it to appear in the
yearbook.***
2. SENIOR PORTRAIT
A color or black and white formal HEAD SHOT picture must be submitted via your bps email account to
BarringtonHighSchoolYearbook@gmail.com unless your photographer is submitting it by September 30th 2016.
SUBMISSIONS ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Digital photos must be formatted with the following
specifications.
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Student’s first and last name included in the filename, and saved in a JPEG or TIF format
A minimum size of 640 pixels wide by 800 pixels in height
A minimum resolution of 300 dpi and using RGB color
A formal headshot, where 50% or more of the photo focuses on the face
Candid or informal photos will not be accepted. Our school photographer will provide a professional sitting and
headshot photo for the yearbook without charge. Contact Maré Photographers at Maré Studios 401.438.1555 or
email our photographers at Info@Marestudios.com or contact BarringtonHighSchoolYearbook@gmail.com immediately if
you have any questions.
3. BABY PICTURE
Baby pictures will also need to be submitted digitally. You are responsible for providing a scanned copy and
including them in the SAME email with your portrait and quote. The specifications are the same as above.
***ALL ITEMS ABOVE MUST ARRIVE IN ONE EMAIL !!***
Failure to send all items* in one email will indicate to our staff that you are intentionally omitting that item (ex. Emails received with a
portrait and a quote alone will indicate to our staff that the student does not want to include a baby picture). Students may omit either
the baby picture or quote or both. To be included however, we must receive a formal senior portrait.
*with the exception of your photographer sending your senior portrait.
FIRST SENIOR TO SUBMIT ALL THEIR MATERIALS ACCURATELY WINS A FREE YEARBOOK!!!!!!
****ABSOLUTE DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 by 3:00 PM****
When submitting your materials, please e-mail them to BarringtonHighSchoolYearbook@gmail.com before the deadline. If you
have any questions please email the same address as soon as possible. Late materials or failure to follow these
instructions exactly may result in your absence from the yearbook!
IMPORTANT NOTE: The yearbook staff will make every effort to insure that your materials are represented correctly in
the yearbook, but will not refund or compensate individuals for errors of any kind.
Interested in an Internship?
Mrs. Pagliaro is taking applications for Fall and Spring internships. See her in
room 110 or email her if interested atpagliarod@barringtonschools.org.
Applications can be found on the BHS iCommunity Board webpage under the "Internship" tab. Visit
www.bhscommunityboard.weebly.com for more information and paperwork.
BHS PA Family Directory and Online Store
The BHS Parent Association subscribes to a secure directory system from MySchoolAnywhere, providing our families
with an online and mobile means of staying in touch. Beginning this year, the PTOs and BHS Parent Association
have returned to separate accounts in order to use new features including an online store, volunteer signups, and
email communications.
Attention New Families! Register today!
If you haven't before registered for the PTO Directory, please do so at join.myschoolanywhere.com. Use Invitation
Code BHS02806. Within a week of registering, your entry will be verified. You will then receive an email with login
instructions and a temporary password to access the system.
A note to Returning Families, already registered
Returning families will receive an email during the last week of August, providing an opportunity to review and update
family information as well as purchase a BHS Parents Association Membership. More products may be added later in
the year.
Mobile App
In early August, the MySchoolAnywhere app will be available in the Google Play and App Stores for use on your
phone and mobile devices. It takes just a touch to call, email, text or use GPS navigation for driving directions.
Print Directory, Artwork Submissions
There will be a print copy of the directory this year, available for pre-order in the online store. It will include registered
families from BMS as well as the other participating schools in our school district.
Any student interested in submitting artwork to be considered for the cover of the print directory is encouraged to do
so. Entries should be turned into the school office by Sept. 16th with the student's name and grade noted on the back.
Questions can be directed to Laurie Dubel at BHS.PA.System@gmail.com.
From the Barrington High School Parent Association
On behalf of the BHSPA, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you and wish you a great 2016-2017
academic year. Thanks to generous contributions to our membership last year we were able to accomplish
the following:
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Co-sponsor the “Rachel’s Challenge” assembly
Install two hydration units for our students and staff to use
Install a new bike rack
Host a “Spring Fling” for our community
Contribute towards the AfterProm
Host a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
Help our library continue to improve and upgrade both its book collection and meeting space
I hope you continue to support us and consider becoming a member o the BHSPA which is a 501C3 organization. We welcome you to join us for informative meetings with guest speakers on the first Tuesday of every
month at 7:00pm in our school library.
Bindu Mallick
President