We have decided to also live-stream our event through YouTube next Wednesday. If you do not attend in person, your student will not be able to participate in the breakout rooms. You are highly encouraged to attend our event in-person to maximize your experience. If you unable to do so, please watch the streamed presentation. |
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This is not an interactive Zoom. This is a YouTube stream! The video will not be available on our YouTube page until the stream begins at 6:00 PM next Wednesday. If you click the link before 6:00 PM the video will not yet be available. |
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Do students need to wear their uniform to Orientation? Absolutely not! Students can dress comfortably in a school-appropriate outfit. Those who have received their Class of 2025 T-Shirt are welcome to wear it. If you have not yet received your shirt, they will be available for pick-up at the end of New Student Orientation. Please know we are running low on shirts, so they will be handed out first-come, first-serve!
Are masks required at Orientation? YES. With the safety of our entire community in mind, we are requesting all attendees at Orientation wear a mask or face covering while in the building, regardless of vaccination status. Your cooperation is essential to the strong start we all hope to have this school year. Please help us remain on track to provide full-time in-person instruction by wearing your mask the evening of Orientation.
Where do we check-in? Check-in will be held in our Main Lobby. Upon your entrance, look for the sign with the first letter of your student's last name. You may check-in at that designated table. Your student will receive a name tag with their Group # and Classroom assignment.
Who should attend New Student Orientation? Portions of the program benefit both students and parents, so we ask that at least one guardian or parent accompany each incoming student. Please do not bring more than 2 guests per student to allow ample distancing!
Will there be any food? Of course! We've been waiting all year for this night. One your way out, enjoy a pre-packaged dinner provided by Admissions. You are welcome to stay on campus and eat or take your food to go.
What is the agenda for the evening? Our Orientation begins with all incoming students and parents hearing from administration. After our initial presentations, our incoming students will be sent to breakout classrooms where they will meet teachers, current students, and their fellow classmates. While students are in breakout rooms, parents will see a few more presentations. With thirty minutes left in the night, we give you the option to wander the building. Typically, this is a good chance to walk to each classroom on your roster!
Where can I pick-up my student after Breakout Rooms? After final presentations, parents will be dismissed to the cafeteria and/or cafeteria. Students will also be dismissed down to the cafeteria after breakout room activities.
Will there be time to walk the halls ourselves? Of course. At the conclusion of the event, you can either walk through the building or enjoy dinner provided in our cafeteria! The food will be prepared to-go, but you're welcome to sit in our cafeteria and eat as well!
Will the school store be open? The school store, conveniently located in our cafeteria, will be open at the conclusion of the night! We will be limiting the number of those allowed in the store at a time, so you are encouraged to shop online if you'd prefer.
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Appointments to pick-up your freshman's Roster & Chromebook were available on August 25th, 26th, and 30th. Thank you to the 200+ who picked up their information! For the remaining families who still need to obtain your chromebook and roster, you have three options to do so:
- Thursday, September 2nd between 10 AM and 1 PM
- Tuesday, September 7th between 10 AM and 1 PM
- Wednesday, September 8th during Orientation Check-In (5:20 PM - 6:00 PM)
PLEASE NOTE if you have NOT yet made a tuition payment, your Chromebook and Roster will be ON HOLD, and unable to be picked-up until a tuition payment has been made. As a reminder, per official policy in the School Handbook, "Families may not be more than 90 days in arrears on tuition payments at any time."
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Below is the schedule for the first days of school for the 2021-22 Academic Year. Please note, we begin by grade-level, starting with Seniors. Freshmen days are bolded and green.
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Wed., Sept. 8th is first day of school for Seniors (Seniors only)
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Thurs., Sept. 9th is first day of school for Juniors (Juniors only)
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Fri., Sept 10th is first day of school for Sophomores (Sophomores only)
- Mon., Sept 13th is first day of school for Freshmen (Freshmen only)
- Tues., Sept 14th is first full day of school for all grades
Each school day begins officially with the Homeroom Bell at 7:50 AM. School doors open at 7:00 AM for early arrivals. Students sit in the cafeteria, supervised, until the Warning Bell at 7:40 AM. Students have from 7:40 AM to 7:50 AM to get to their lockers, prepare for the day, and arrive at homeroom. From 7:50 AM through 2:30 PM, you follow that day's bell schedule.
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PLENTY TO CHAT ABOUT!
READ ABOUT RECENT NEWS, EVENTS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW
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Bonner & Prendie does not give out a school supplies list, as every student will need different supplies pending their class schedule and instructor. Students will be notified on their first days of classes what materials will be needed. In the meantime, here is a link to a generic supply list we think helps for early shoppers!
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Freshman Info Packet & Resource Page |
As stated in our previous editions, a Freshman Info Packet was mailed mid-June. In this packet, we shared info on:
- How to Pay Your Tuition
- Orientation Announcement
- Summer Reading 2021
- Uniform Sales
- Athletic Physical Requirements
- Health & Immunization Requirements
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Archdiocese and B&P Reach Agreement to Sell Prendie Building to Delaware County Community College |
Since 2019, our school’s Board of Directors along with representatives from the AOP and DCCC have worked closely to navigate this transaction and to make it a reality. We look forward to partnering with DCCC on our campus grounds!
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Class of 2025
Health Letter from the Nurse!
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In recent editions of the Chatter, we shared the Incoming Freshman Health Letter from our School Nurse, Mrs. Yuknek. Please know this letter was also included in the Freshman Info Packet which was mailed to your home! To access a digital copy of the letter, click the 2021 Health icon! |
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Athletic Physical Requirements 2021 |
This past school year, Bonner & Prendie began utilizing a new platform to collect Sports Physicals, FamilyID.com.
Family ID is an online platform that will streamline our Physical collection process for the 2021-22 school year. All families will need to do is create a family account, plug in family information, then upload a copy (Or picture) of section 6 of the PIAA Physical for each BP student-athlete they are registering.
Click the photo of the athletes to be redirected to the full announcement/link!
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As announced in the May 26th CHATTER, our ELA and Social Studies summer reading assignments, along with the Freshman Science Summer Packet, have been published on our website! PLEASE REVIEW THE ASSIGNMENTS to allow ample time to complete the work this summer!
Click the graphic to access the Summer Reading page!
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B&P offers an International Trip Program here at school and every summer we travel to different places around the world for an educational experience of a lifetime! Due to COVID we have had to change plans this summer for safety so we have two trips being offered to those interested in joining us Summer 2022. We have a 14 day trip to Ireland and Scotland for early July and an 11 day trip to Greece at the end of July into August. If you would like information about the program, please email mcshane@bonnerprendie.com with your Student Name and which trip you are interested in.
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We want to see our future B&P freshmen showing off their school spirit, and showing off their graduations! As schools hold graduation ceremonies, we want to recognize your accomplishments! Submit photos to Mr. Walsh (walsh@bonnerprendie.com) of your future B&P student and their ceremonies to be featured in upcoming newsletters! Submit your photos! [Pictured is a group of St. Andrew's graduates from 2020!]
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Spanish and Algebra Placement Exam |
We will not be hosting our traditional Spanish 2 or Algebra 2 Placement Tests. As an alternative, any student seeking to place out of Spanish 1 or Algebra 1 will need a Letter of Recommendation from the subject's current teacher. Please have your Letters of Recommendation submitted directly to Mrs. Joanne Dolan (joannedolan@bonnerprendie.com).
Letters and consistent achievement in the subject, as evidenced by your academic records, will be required for consideration.
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Health Record and Immunization Requirements |
ALL incoming Freshman MUST have a current and up to date immunization record on site before the start of school. If you are not sure, please reach out to your pediatrician or primary care doctor to confirm that your child is compliant. A current physical is highly recommended. Students without the Immunization document may be removed from school until the document is received. Please send immunization records/physicals in an envelope with your student’s name and grade to the attention of the Health Office/Bernadette Yuknek, CSN. This can be dropped off to Admissions!
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School Uniform and Online Portal |
Bonner & Prendie school uniforms are only sold through Flynn & O'Hara Stores. The online landing page is the best place for families to view their uniform items and specifications online. It is the most reliable source of uniform information!
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Selecting Language and Arts Electives |
If you have not submitted a Registration Form with Elective Preferences, you may select your electives by completing the Intent to Enroll form on your SchoolAdmin Enrollment Checklist.
We will forward your selections to the Academic Affairs Office prior to rosters being generated. If you would like to confirm the electives you had selected, you can contact the Admissions Office!
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Completing the Checklist ASAP! |
All registered students now have an ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST to complete in SchoolAdmin! Parents SHOULD COMPLETE THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Click the SchoolAdmin icon to sign-in and begin completing the forms on the checklist! These should be completed as soon as possible!
Your student's SchoolAdmin profile will not be processed as "ENROLLED" until the checklist has been completed. Once you complete this, you are ensuring your student is moved into the database for class rosters for the 2021-22 year!
Please note, the checklist may take 1-2 days to generate following your Registration Fee payment.
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Tuition Letter for the 2021-22 School Year |
Recently our School President, Dr. John Cooke, shared the Tuition Letter for the 2021-22 Academic Year.
All incoming and returning families are encouraged to read the letter from Dr. Cooke to be fully aware of financial obligations ahead of Freshman Year.
Click the Tuition icon to be redirected to the PDF Letter!
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School Store is Now Online! |
Currently, due to Coronavirus Protocol, In-school shopping is only available to students on their scheduled hybrid in school day.
Families of incoming freshmen can complete their shopping online! Shirts, Knit Caps, Sweaters, Jackets, Sweatpants, and more!
Click the T-Shirt to the left to go to the Online School Store!
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Bonner & Prendergast annually awards tuition assistance to families who show financial need through an application process. It is our school policy that Financial Aid cannot be awarded until a family has completed a FACTS Application and has been "verified" by submitting all required information.
Click the FACTS Icon to visit the FACTS website!
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MBAPCHS| www.bonnerprendie.com
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