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Key Dates

December 15, 16, 19, 20

Semester Exams

December 21-January 3

Christmas Break

No Wednesday News on Dec. 28.

January 4

Quarter 3 Begins

Watterson 101

Bishop Watterson has been the destination for more than 75 college admissions officers this fall! Schools who have sent representatives include: The Ohio State University, Catholic University of America, Duquesne University, University of Notre Dame, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago, Villanova University, University of Arizona, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, Xavier University, University of Dayton, University of Cincinnati, Miami University, University of Michigan, Syracuse University and Ohio University, among others.

Diocese of Columbus Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund

The end of the year is quickly approaching but there is still plenty of time to both give (and receive a tax credit!) through the Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund. When you give (up to $750 for an individual taxpayer or $1,500 for married couples filing jointly) your donation can be designated to Bishop Watterson to help families afford a Catholic education.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

Click on the button below to give. You will have the option choose a one-time or recurring donation.

Note: In order to designate your funds to Bishop Watterson, you must list Bishop Watterson High School, Columbus, OH in the DETAILS section.

How It Works on Your Tax Return

This video from the Diocese of Columbus explains how the SGO tax credit works.

Semester Finals: Grading Weight

Semester finals are a separate grade that goes into a student’s final average for the school year; they are not calculated as part of the 2^nd quarter grade.



In a semester-long class, each quarter is worth 40% of the final grade and the semester final exam is worth 20% of the final grade. Seniors with a grade of 93% or above for the semester are not required to take the final exam in that class.

In a year-long class, each quarter is worth 20% of the final grade, the semester final exam is worth 10% and the year-end final exam is worth 10%. Seniors with a grade of 93% or above for the year-long class are not required to take the final exam in that class during SECOND SEMESTER. They will still be taking their first semester exam no matter what.

Eagle Store

Clearance Sale: Come and enjoy 25% off clearance items from last year's inventory. Select Yeti 20-ounce tumblers are $25.00 ($10 off regular price). Nike drawstring gym bags are $15 ($10 off regular price).

New Items: Sweatshirts (including youth sizes), t-shirts, caps, jackets, pajama pants and fun gift ideas!

Hours:

Thursday, December 15: 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Friday, December 16: 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Monday, December 19: 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20: 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Questions? Email mrs.geswein@bwhs.org.

Campus Ministry

Slowing Down for Christmas

This short article by Parent Cue offers three ways to lean into slowing down for Christmas.

Click here to read.

You Belong

What are we looking for? Reflect by watching this one minute homily from Fr. Tim Anastos.

Toy Drive for St. Lawrence Haven

Our Season of Giving brought in $4,800 for toys for the St. Lawrence Haven toy drive, so our BWHS elves went shopping!

Mothers' Club Corner

Thank you to everyone who ordered Butter Braids! Orders can be picked up TODAY at dismissal time in the Dominican Hall Entrance. 

Healthy Holidays

The holidays are wonderful and can also be, at times, stressful. Nationwide Children’s Hospital has resources to help families have a great holiday season!

Click here.

Worth Repeating

Semester Finals

Finals are December 15, 16, 19 and 20.

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.

Students should direct questions about semester finals to their teachers.

We will not have cafeteria service so students should plan to bring a snack for their break/study time between finals. 

Thursday, December 15

1^st period exam: school starts at 7:45 a.m.; exam finishes at 9:45 a.m.

2^nd period exam: students should arrive by 10:50 a.m.; exam finishes at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, December 16

3^rd period exam: school starts at 7:45 a.m.; exam finishes at 9:45 a.m.

4^th period exam: students should arrive by 10:50 a.m.; exam finishes at

12:30 p.m.

Monday, December 19

5^th period exam: school starts at 7:45 a.m.; exam finishes at 9:45 a.m.

6^th period exam: students should arrive by 10:50 a.m.; exam finishes at

12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20

7^th period exam: school starts at 7:45 a.m.; exam finishes at 9:45 a.m.

8^th period exam: students should arrive by 10:50 a.m.; exam finishes at

12:30 p.m.

Student Handbook Policy

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 is required for verification. If a student is ill and needs to reschedule an exam, they must contact Vice Principal Abby Teeters, abteeter@cdeducation.org, 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. 

Pray With Us!

We often find an excuse not to pray. We would like to offer you an excuse to pray and a chance to come join us in prayer. Each Wednesday we have Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We begin with Exposition at 7:30 a.m. and continue through the school day until 1:30 p.m. when we have Benediction. Throughout the day, Theology classes take turns spending some time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. You are invited to join us. If you are interested, please follow this link to sign-up. If there is any change to the schedule, we will be sure to keep you informed. Thank you for your willingness to pray with us and for your example of prayer for our students.

ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep

Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT or SAT test dates, please contact Karen Gallo for any college entrance test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring with Mrs. Karen Gallo is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule.

All juniors will be taking the ACT on February 28 during the school day. There is no registration needed for this test .

Contact Mrs. Gallo with questions about tutoring at KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com.

Uniform Sale

Educational Apparel is having a 15% off sale during December. For store hours or the online code, see the flyer on our website.