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Next Early Dismissal:
Week of Dec. 16-20
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Bishop Watterson 101
Student-teacher ratio is a statistic that has been getting attention for many years. The assumption around this ratio: the smaller the ratio, the better the school.
When we determine our ratio, we include every staff member who teaches classes or works directly with students to help them achieve their academic goals, such as guidance or intervention staff.
Using this criteria, Bishop Watterson's student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
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A Reminder About Semester Finals Attendance
We have had some inquiries about our policy on semester final exam attendance and so we are sharing that policy here:
Student Handbook, page 15
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, 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."
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Semester Finals
Semester finals, taken prior to Christmas break, are quickly approaching. Students should begin the review and preparation process early in order to be successful. All courses (core and non-core) will have their semester exams at this time. The schedule is as follows:
Dec 16:
periods 1 and 2 exams
Dec 17:
periods 3 and 4 exams
Dec 18:
periods 5 and 6 exams
Dec 19:
periods 7 and 8 exams
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 their study hall is the first exam time or leave early if their study hall is the second exam time. If you wish for your child to remain at school for the study hall period, please contact the main office.
Students should direct questions about semester finals to their teachers.
Dismissal will be at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 16-19. We will not have cafeteria service so students should plan to bring a snack for their break/study time between finals.
We plan to dismiss the students at 12:15 on Friday, December 20. We will have classes, followed by our traditional Advent Service, and then choir and band performances.
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Eucharistic Adoration TODAY
Parents are welcome and encouraged to join us for Eucharistic Adoration today beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending with Benediction at 2:45 p.m. Parents can park in the visitor spots and then come in to spend a holy hour with Our Lord. Students and faculty are also invited to come to the chapel during lunchtime, study hall or Theology class.
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Support Bishop Watterson when you order from Amazon this Christmas season! BWHS will receive a percentage back when you shop at the link below.
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Jostens Orders
Sophomores
A representative from Jostens will be in the office lobby to take class ring/jewelry orders on Wednesday, December 11 during all lunches. Purchases may be made online also. A packet of information will be given to the students today during homeroom with details. For more information visit
jostens.com
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Seniors
A representative from Jostens will be in the office lobby to take graduation announcement/memorabilia orders on Wednesday, December 11 during all lunches. Purchases may also be made online. Packets with information for ordering will be given to students today during homeroom. For more information visit
jostens.com
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*Please note: There is NO need to purchase cap, gown or tassels - these are provided for each graduate and will be distributed during graduation practices at the end of the year.
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Counseling News
Senior Deadlines
Transcripts and letters of recommendation needing to meet a January 1 deadline must be requested in Naviance by December 9 due to Christmas Break.
Financial Aid Resources
Fill out the FAFSA
fafsa.ed.gov
Check with each college that you have applied to for their FAFSA priority deadline.
Ohio Grants and Scholarships
ohiohighered.org/sgs
Scholarships
Check for scholarships through:
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Annual Eagle Fund
Have you given to the Annual Eagle Fund yet? The Annual Eagle Fund is the school’s largest fundraiser. This fund bridges the tuition gap, provides tuition assistance, and keeps our college preparatory curriculum cutting edge.
We are asking that all Bishop Watterson families, alumni and friends prayerfully consider a gift to the Annual Eagle Fund this year.
You can give by mailing a check in the envelope provided with the mailing or by
clicking on the button below.
“Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students in the most profound meaning of human freedom”. -St. John Paul II
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Mothers' Club Corner
Help Still Needed
December Staff Appreciation: There will be a teacher luncheon on Thursday, December 12. Food items, as well as servers, are needed. We are also looking for monetary donations to purchase gift cards for our staff members.
Sign ups, as well as instructions, can be found on the Mothers’ Club Shutterfly site.
Click here.
If you are new to the Shutterfly site, the password is
wattymoms
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St. Vincent DePaul Club
Christmas Drive
Saint Vincent DePaul Club is seeking student, alumni, and parent volunteers to help stuff toiletries into Christmas bags for our annual drive. We will be meeting in the cafeteria at 9:00 a.m. on December 14 and should be finished by 1:00 p.m. We will also need parents and/or guardians with ample car space to help transport donations to Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Thank you for your generosity and support during this season of giving. Looking forward to seeing you there! Questions? See or email Alyssa Jones at
mrs.jones@bwhs.org
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Scrip Deadline is Sunday, Dec. 8
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, December 8. We will have one more deadline before Christmas, on December 15.
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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Registration for Incoming Freshmen
A note for current families who are registering a new student for the 2020-21 school year: you must set up a new login for the application process. Your current PowerSchool credentials will not log you in for registration.
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The BWHS band boosters will have a fundraiser after the feeder school concert TODAY at Graeter's Ice Cream on Bethel Road.
Click here
for the flyer which must be presented at time of order.
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The BWHS choir boosters will hold a fundraiser at Chipotle on North High Street on Wednesday, December 11.
Click here
for the flyer which must be presented at time of order.
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ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep
An ACT test date is coming up on February 8, 2020.
In addition, Juniors will be taking the
state-mandated ACT on February 25, 2020 at BWHS.
Mrs. Gallo will be offering a 5-hour prep course leading up to the February tests.
Prep courses are also available for the SAT.
Check our website (
Student Life-Forms & Flyers
) for the registration forms and the complete list of upcoming classes.
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Spirit Yard Sign Sale
It's time to order your spirit yard signs!
The cheerleaders are taking orders through December 6.
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Last Chance for Senior Pictures
SENIOR PARENTS: If your son or daughter did not get their senior picture taken, THIS WILL BE THE LAST OPPORTUNITY. Failure to do so will result in not being pictured in the yearbook or composite.
Anyone who needs an appointment can call (614) 626-8708 and choose option #3. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes.
Wednesday, December 4
3:00 p.m.- 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, December 5
3:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Friday, December 6
3:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 7
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
11:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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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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