PowerSchool News

Student and parent access have been reenabled for the 2022-23 school year. PowerSchool has been phasing out their Unified Classroom platform, and as a result there are some changes regarding how accounts are accessed.

Parents

If you had an existing PowerSchool Unified Classroom parent account, you should have received an email walking you through the process of accessing your PowerParent account. Through this account you'll be able to access schedules, term grades, assignment grades, grade cards, attendance, lunch balance, and the school bulletin.

If you feel as if you should have received an email with your account information and did not, please check the spam folder in your email account.

If you did not have a preexisting PowerSchool Unified Classroom account, but would like a new account for the 2022-23 school year. Email mr.forker@bwhs.org for instructions on how to do so.

Students

Going forward, students will have access to the PowerStudent portal as well as the Schoology platform for accessing grade information and course content.

Students should have received detailed instructions on how to access their accounts sent to their bwhs.org email.

More detailed information can be found on the Bishop Watterson website at https://www.bishopwatterson.com/home/powerschool-schoology/.

Any parents or students having issues accessing their accounts should email mr.forker@bwhs.org.

Counselor Corner

Schedules Available in Schoology

Student schedules are available. Please note this information about schedule changes:

• No schedule change requests will be accepted before August 29 unless there is an error (missing or incorrect class) on your schedule. If there is an error on your schedule, please email your counselor.
• Alternate choices may have been put in place of first choice electives if there was a scheduling conflict - those are not scheduling errors.  
• Students must follow their schedule as is through the first 3 days of school, and then will be able to request schedule changes from August 29-Sept 2. At that time, electives may be changed to another elective offered the same period or study hall period and honors may be changed to CPI.  
• Core classes will not be rearranged for elective requests.  
• Changes are not made for teacher, period, or lunch preference.
• Students who were notified last week regarding physics and astronomy may request a change in their science course by contacting their counselor.

Grades 9-10

A-K Mrs. Sponseller jsponseller@cdeducation.org

L-Z Mrs. Zirkle mrs.zirkle@bwhs.org

Grades 11-12

A-H Ms. Gazdik sgazdik@bwhs.org

I-O Ms. Creighton ms.creighton@bwhs.org

P-Z Mrs. Kirby mrs.kirby@bwhs.org

Dominican Program Director and Counselor

Casey Teeters cteeters@cdeducation.org

Director of College Counseling

Ms. Creighton ms.creighton@bwhs.org

Wellness Counselors

Mr. Johnson mr.johnson@bwhs.org

Ms. Vogel ms.vogel@bwhs.org

Health Office Updates

If your student has a medical condition for which we should be aware and/or needs medications available at school during the 2022-2023 school year, please complete the required forms and return them with your student’s OHSAA physical form to the Health Office in August. These forms can now be found on our website under Student Life> Forms & Flyers> Medications at School. There are specific forms for allergy, asthma and seizure conditions. Many of these forms require a physician signature so please print and have them on hand when you see your PCP this summer!

Please ensure your student has an updated Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine prior to start of school. Incoming freshman should have already received these upon entering 7^th grade. Students entering their senior year will need a meningococcal booster prior to starting school in the fall. Please call or email the school nurse, Mrs. Spangler, at aspangler@columbus.k12.oh.us if you have any questions or concerns about your student’s vaccine status. 

Freshman Information

Freshman Parent Meeting

Date: Sunday, August 27

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Bishop Watterson Main Gym

Freshman Orientation

We will hold orientation for freshmen on Monday, August 22 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. This is an opportunity for students to meet their teachers and walk through their schedules, open their lockers and get to know each other. 

They may dress in accordance with the casual dress guidelines in the student handbook on our website>Student Life.

Students can be dropped off and picked up at the Dominican Hall entrance.

Freshman Mixer

The Student Council is hosting the annual freshman mixer. This is a fun casual dance for members of the freshman class to get to know one another. 

Date: Saturday, August 27

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Bishop Watterson Cafeteria

Attendees: Bishop Watterson freshmen

Cost: $10 - tickets can be purchased starting August 24 on the school website>Athletics>Athletics Ticketing.

Dress: Casual - follow guidelines for casual dress down days

Freshman Parent Social

Freshman parents are invited to gather in Dominican Hall while their freshmen are at the mixer. It's a great opportunity to meet other parents!

Drop Off and Pick Up Guidelines

Worth Repeating

2022-23 Important Dates

August 21, 2022: Freshman Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

August 22, 2022: Freshman Orientation,

   8:30 a.m.-Noon

August 24, 2022: First Day of School, 1:48 dismissal

September 5, 2022: No School, Labor Day

September 30, 2022: No School

November 23-27, 2022: Thanksgiving Break

December 21, 2022-January 3, 2023: Christmas Break

January 16, 2023: No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 20, 2023: No School, Presidents’ Day

March 12-18, 2023: Spring Break

April 6-10, 2023: Easter Break

May 25, 2023: Baccalaureate

May 27, 2023: Graduation

May 29, 2023: No School, Memorial Day

June 1, 2023: Last Day for Grades 9-11

Final Forms for All Students



All families must complete final forms for each student by August 24. These are not just for athletics but include emergency medical information, handbook and technology acceptance, and more. Freshman families new to the school need to create an account. 

Bus Service for 2022-23

It is time to register for bus service from Columbus, Dublin, Hilliard or Worthington for the 2022-23 school year. Links to the district transportation information can be found at bishopwatterson.com. On the Student Life menu click Forms & Flyers. Or click on the button below.

New Spirit Wear Site



Our new online spirit store is now open! The site offers options for everyone, including the arts and sports. Ordering from our site supports Bishop Watterson and helps us get our brand out into the Columbus community.

Orders are shipped directly to your home.

Go Eagles!

Athletics

Sports Passes

Annual sports passes are now on sale at the link below. Take advantage of a one-time processing fee and savings compared to per-game prices which will be $7.00 for all ages this year. BWHS students will need their ID to purchase. Students will receive their IDs on picture day, Thursday, August 25.

Spirit Signs

Spirit signs are now for sale! Click on the button below and scroll down for the order form and list of icon options.

ACT-SAT-PSAT Prep

Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the ACT, PSAT 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. The PSAT will be given at school on October 12, 2022 to all Juniors (and Sophomores). No registration needed.

If you are taking a college entrance test in the next few months, registration is required. The upcoming ACT tests (September 10 and October 22) and SAT tests (August 27 and October 1) are the first tests available for the 2022-23 school year. 

KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com