2020-21 Reopening Plan Updates

The deadline to choose the gray plan has been moved to August 20.


To review all plan information shared so far, click here.
Class of 2024 Updates

The Freshman Parent Meeting, originally scheduled for August 16, is being rescheduled. The meeting will be virtual with the date and time to be announced.

Freshman Orientation, originally scheduled for August 17, is being rescheduled to August 31 with the time to be announced.


If your son or daughter is an incoming freshman and would like to have a Student Ambassador reach out to talk about school and answer questions, please complete the form at the link below.
Parking Pass Payment Due

The payment deadline for 2020-21 parking passes was extended over the summer and is now due. All parking passes must be paid for by Wednesday, August 26.

Click on the button below to pay now.
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Email Communication

We have updated our parent email list for 2020-21 based on what we have listed in PowerSchool.
Watterson Wednesday News will arrive from bwhsinfo@bwhs.org.

Some internet service providers will occasionally push random emails into a folder other than the inbox so always check spam and other folders if you do not see it. In addition, some ISPs will shorten emails in your inbox with the option to click to read more.

Email changes should be sent to Traci Byas, tbyas2@cdeducation.org. Please include your student's name and grade. Past issues of Watterson Wednesday News, can be found on our website 24/7 on the About menu click on Stay Informed.
Guidance News
Common Application Went Live August 1 
August 1:  Start your Common App. Go to www.commonapp.org Use attachment to help answer CA questions.

Need help filling out the CA?
August 17: All counselors will be available to answer questions and for one-on-one help with filling out your application. 
Common App Resource Class: You will be enrolled in a PowerSchool Learning class called “Common App Resources.” You will find a variety of helpful videos and other materials here to help you with the Common App process. When your PowerSchool access is turned on for the 2020-2021 school year, you can access the course in PowerSchool Unified Classroom under Quick Links then learning my portal.

Want to know senior class size? Is your GPA weighted or unweighted? What is my counselor’s job title? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in the “Common App Resources” class: click on “Information Needed to Complete the Common App” and then look under “Common App FAQ.”

NCAA Eligibility Center
If your son or daughter wishes to participate in Division I and Division II athletics, he or she will need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org to register. Remember to have ACT and/or SAT scores sent to the NCAA as well as a high school transcript. 
 
Stay In The Know!
It is more important than ever to keep up on communications from our department. Please read our news in Watterson Wednesday News OR read it under Guidance News on our website. Also follow us on Twitter (@BWHScounselors), Instagram (bwhscounselors) and Facebook (Bishop Watterson High School). Take the time to read email communications from our department with reminders and scholarship information.
ACT-SAT Test Prep

Juniors or seniors who are testing on any of the Sept. or Oct. ACT or SAT test dates, please contact Karen Gallo, KarenSATtutor@columbus.rr.com, for any test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule. You may register for the tests starting in late July.
Support Bishop Watterson When You Shop
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.
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.
Bishop Watterson participates in the Giant Eagle Apples for the Students program. Each time your Giant Eagle Advantage Card is scanned, your purchase earns funds for Bishop Watterson for educational needs. Register your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at the link below, entering school ID 4654.