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National Business Honor Society Inducts 18
Our National Business Honor Society chapter inducted 18 new members for 2019. The Bishop Watterson NBHS Chapter, created in 2013, was the first in central Ohio and just the second in the state.
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Catalyst for Positive Change Award Winners
Congratulations to seniors Dominic Giacomin and Ana Schroeder on being named Bishop Watterson’s Syntero Catalyst for Positive Change award winners for 2019! Counselor Patti Creighton represented BWHS at the awards ceremony last week.
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Senior Designs Book Cover
Senior Will Sullivan recently designed the cover of a book written by his father, Mark, and published by Kendall Hunt. The book,
Thrive: When Trouble Visits
, is a guide to being your best when trouble visits, thriving when it matters most. Will designed the cover using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, which he learned in our graphic design class. Mark Sullivan is an organizational psychologist, executive coach and Ohio State University Fisher College of Business Distinguished Graduate Teaching Professor.
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Giangardella Twins Earn Eagle Scout Rank
Bishop Watterson seniors Nicholas and Samuel Giangardella recently earned their Eagle Scout rank, the highest award in Boy Scouts. Both students supervised a team of fellow scouts and helped design and construct chimney swift bird nesting towers; Nicholas at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Samuel with Liberty Township at Havener Park in Delaware County. Each tower took more than 100 hours to complete. The towers are part of a conservation project that aims to increase the dwindling chimney swift bird population. Nicholas and Samuel completed over 1000 community service hours over the years in scouting and earned numerous merit badges. They are pictured here with BWHS teacher Joe Parise.
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Senior Scholarship Award Letters are due by THURSDAY, MAY 9
Please send copies of all college scholarship letters to school. Seniors should give them to their counselors. These will be listed in the graduation program.
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Senior Parent Dance is THIS SATURDAY
All seniors and their parents are invited to join us for the Senior Parent Dance on Saturday, May 11. It's a fun evening to celebrate with your senior and other senior families, so put on your dancing shoes and join us from 7:00-10:00 p.m. The cost is $10 per family, at the door.
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Finals For Grades 9-11
Finals Schedule
Thursday, May 23:
Periods 1 and 2
Friday, May 24:
Periods 3 and 4
Monday, May 27:
Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday May 28:
Periods 5 and 6
Wednesday, May 29:
Periods 7 and 8
Each exam will be taken within a 90-minute time frame. School will begin at the normal time of 7:50 a.m. and we will dismiss each day at 1:00 p.m.
Students with a study hall period will be permitted to arrive late/leave early. We will operate on the understanding that they will arrive late if the study hall is the start of their day or leave early if the study hall is the second period of their day. If you wish for your child to remain at school for the study hall period, please contact the main office.
As a reminder, students who are permitted extended time on exams may not be finished by dismissal time. All students will be given a break time in between exams for which they may bring a snack.
Extended Time
Those students who are permitted extended time for exams will also begin their exams in their regular classrooms and then be permitted extra time to finish their exams, if needed.
Student Handbook Finals Information
Testing and Absence – Semester Final Exams
Students must be present during all scheduled finals. The only excused absence is one due to extreme illness. A doctor’s note may be required for verification. If a student is ill and needs to reschedule an exam, they must contact an administrator for permission and arrangements. Exams will not be rescheduled for vacations, club sports, etc. Absences due to reasons other than illness may result in the student receiving 80% of the grade earned.
Please examine our finals schedule closely and plan vacations accordingly. Inform family members, club coaches, employers and parish leaders working on service trips, retreats, etc. that students are not available until exams are over. Please do not schedule doctor’s appointments, elective surgery, etc. during this time.
Semester Exams:
Monday, December 17-Thursday, December 20
Senior Final Exams:
Friday, May 17-Wednesday, May 22
Underclassmen Final Exams
Thursday, May 23-Wednesday, May 29
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Laptop Turn-In
Senior Computer Turn-In
WHEN: May 14
WHERE: Theology Class
WHAT: Computer
Charger
Case
What if something is missing or damaged?
Fines will be assessed during turn-in.
Voluntary Computer Turn-In for Grades 9, 10, 11
- Grades 9-11 have the option of turning their computer in at the end of the year for storage.
- Turn-in dates are May 20-29
- If you do not turn in your computer, you are expected to keep it in good condition over the summer.
- Everyone will be using the same computer next year!
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Summer PE Updates
Physical Forms
A reminder for students who are registered for summer physical education that the OHSAA physical form must be turned in on or before the first day (June 7 for Session 1, June 19 for Session 2).
Registration Closed
Both sessions of Summer Physical Education are full and registration is now closed.
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Guidance News
College Credit Plus
Taking a College Credit Plus class through Columbus State Community College? Remember to forward the CCP State Funding letter to ccpadvising@cscc.edu
Highly Selective Schools Info Session
There will be a joint information session from
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford
Monday, May 20, 7:00 pm
Westin Columbus Hotel
310 S High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Course Failure Policy and Summer School
The Bishop Watterson failure policy states that students in all grades must make up all failures in core courses during the summer. Refer to the student handbook for a list of required subjects by grade level. Students failing more than two core courses are subject to academic dismissal. Continue to monitor your son’s or daughter’s grades in PowerSchool and specifically look up the 4
th
quarter grade in each class. If there is a possibility that your son or daughter may not pass a class please first refer to the summer school section of Bishop Watterson’s website and then start your research of summer school course options.
Eligibility for Participation in Fall Activities
A student must achieve a minimum 1.5 GPA in a given quarter in order to participate in co-curricular activities for the following quarter. A student falling below the 1.5 GPA in a given quarter and/or failing two or more classes will be ineligible to participate in co-curricular activities during the following quarter.
This means that any student who fails two or more subjects fourth quarter and/or has a GPA below 1.5 will not be able to participate in FALL athletic or co-curricular activities regardless of whether or not the student passes the course for the year.
Seniors
Sending Final Transcript
Last week seniors completed a “Senior Destination” survey in Family Connection which indicated the college to which they want their final transcript sent. In June, a week after grade cards go out, senior transcripts will be prepared and mailed out to the college they indicated in the survey.
Sending AP Scores
Scores for this year’s AP tests will be available in July, 2019. Using their collegeboard account, students can log on to apscore.org and use their AP ID number to check for the exact date in July that the scores will be available. Remember, Bishop Watterson does not send AP test scores to colleges. Seniors should have indicated to which college the score(s) were to be sent when they filled out the pre-administration paperwork.
Sophomores
Students are encouraged to go to khanacademy.org/sat and collegeboard.com to have their PSAT results linked to Khan Academy. This partnership enables students to receive free personalized practice for next year’s PSAT and SAT. Check it out!
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NCYC Registration Deadline is Coming Up
Registration for a guaranteed spot is due by May 31 for high school students who want to attend the upcoming National Catholic Youth Conference next fall in Indianapolis November 21-24.
We will travel with the group from the Diocese of Columbus and will leave on Thursday morning, Nov. 21, and return at noon on Sunday, Nov. 24. Bishop Brennan encourages our youth to participate. Depending on the room occupancy selected, the cost is $515-$685 per person for the conference, the hotel, the transportation, an NCYC sweatshirt and several meals. Participants can organize and participate in fundraising for the trip. Parents who are interested in serving as chaperones and have completed Safe Environment requirements may register online and can also contact Mrs. Beth Simmonds at mrs.simmonds@bwhs.org for more information.
To view a promotional video, to see specific costs based on occupancy at the hotel (2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to a room) or to register please go to the diocesan website at
https://columbuscatholic.org/ncyc
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2019-2020 Exchange Host Signups Underway
BWHS will host Italian students from the Istituto Russell-Newton in September of 2019.
Applications to serve as a host family are available in room 116. Please fill out and return your application to Mrs. Matthews by Friday, May 17. In submitting this application, you are confirming your availability and willingness to host an Italian student on behalf of the BWHS Exchange Program. We will confirm host placements as soon as we are able. Names of Italian students, dates of travel, and other pertinent information will be announced as soon as it is made available to us.
Thank you for your support of this BWHS tradition!
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Performing Arts Notes
Drumline 2019-20
Students interested in joining the drumline this fall can contact director Jim Swanson at
mr.swanson@bwhs.org
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Volunteers for Theatre Camp
Incoming freshmen who would like to volunteer at the BWHS Theatre Camp for grades 3-8 can email director Liz O’Dorisio at
lizodorisio@gmail.com
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Choir Fundraisers
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When you eat at the Chipotle North High Street location on Tuesday, May 14 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and show the flyer at the link below, more than 30% of your bill goes to our Choir program.
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Eat at Cane’s on North High Street on Wednesday, May 15, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and 15% of the total will go back to our Choir program.
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Scrip Order Deadline is May 12
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, May 12.
NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order.
Participants are emailed when cards are available for pickup in the school's main office.
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines,
click here.
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IPERC Cultural Exchange Opportunity
IPERC invites you to join us this summer for a week of cultural exchange and collaboration with students from China! In this one-week cultural immersion program, students will have the chance to participate in academic activities in various subjects, leadership opportunities, and exciting field trips across Ohio. Throughout this experience, US students will act as “American Ambassadors” and take the lead during many activities and events. Camp destinations include The Ohio State University, Hocking Hills, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, just to name a few. The goal of this program is to foster mutual understanding, respect, and cultural engagement among young Americans and their international peers from China.
At the beginning of the camp, you will be paired with a small group of Chinese students. Throughout the week you will serve as the group leader, thereby gaining leadership experience, volunteer hours, and lifelong friendships. In addition, during one evening of the camp experience, you will have the chance to welcome your new friends to your home for a host family dinner. The cost is only $65 for the full-week session and covers meals, transportation, and all supplies. For more information, feel free to take a look at all of the information on our website at
http://www.iperc.org/home/2019-multicultural-summer-experience/
and click “Enroll Now” to register.
We hope you choose to join us for a week of fun and cultural exchange!
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Senior Class Notes
Senior Summary of Events
Click here
for the senior schedule for the month of May, which includes important graduation information.
Senior Yard Banners
Click here
to get the yard banner order form. Proceeds benefit the band program.
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Share your memories with our photo frames for the Class of 2019!
The Eagle Store is open
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
on regular-schedule school days.
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Parking for 2019-20
Primary registration for the 2019-20 parking lottery will be held during school hours
May 7-9. Only carpools with three or more students may be registered during this window. We are conducting the lottery process in May again this year in order to ensure that students have the best chance of filling their carpools.
Instructions for carpools of fewer than 3 students will be issued after the initial registration window.
Instructions and application form can be found on our website on the Forms & Flyers page of the Student Life menu
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We are offering camps in art, sports theatre and wood shop.
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Stand Project Updates
The Stand Project
is a community coalition committed to impacting youth substance misuse and standing by families in finding help. Learn more by visiting
TheStandProject.org
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What's New With 420: Marijuana Facts
Alcohol Awareness Month: Teen Health Risks
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2019-20 Important Dates
August 21:
First Day of School
September 2:
No School/Labor Day
September 3:
No School/Diocese Professional Development
October 25:
No School
November 27-December 1:
Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 5:
Christmas Break
F
ebruary 14:
No School
February 17:
No School/Presidents’ Day
March 21-29:
Spring Break
April 9-13:
Easter Break
May 21:
Baccalaureate
May 23:
Graduation
May 25:
No School/Memorial Day
May 29:
Last Day, grades 9-11
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Time for Uniform Sales
School Days/School Closet Back to School Sale begins May 1. Uniform store sales are found on our website on the Student Life menu. Click on Forms & Flyers and scroll to Uniform Stores.
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Fall sports tryout information has been posted.
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Check our website (Student Life-Forms & Flyers) for the registration form and the complete list of upcoming classes with Mrs. Gallo.
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Support Bishop Watterson When You Shop
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Support Bishop Watterson when you order from Amazon! We are participating in the Amazon Smiles program and will receive a percentage back when you shop at the link below.
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Bishop Watterson participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program. To sign up, go to kroger.com, log into your account and under Savings & Rewards click Kroger Community Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154.
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