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School Starts Wednesday, August 25 |
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Parents,
We sent an email on Friday, August 13 with our COVID-19 plan for the 2021-22 school year. If you would like to review that information, you can check the 2021-22 School Year page on our website or click on the button below.
We understand there are a variety of personal thoughts on the issues of vaccination and mask wearing and we ask for your assistance in setting a tone of respect for the different opinions and health situations of the members of the BWHS community. As the school year begins we will make clear to students that behavior that is not respectful or in keeping with our Catholic standards will not be tolerated.
Thank you for your support and prayers as we get ready to welcome the faculty back to school tomorrow and our students next Wednesday.
Deacon Chris Campbell
Principal
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Start-of-School Reminders
Backpacks cannot be carried during the school day this year. They are to be in lockers.
Water bottles must be clear and can only be filled with water.
Uniforms
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The dress code can be found in the Student Handbook on the website found on the Student Life menu.
- Uniforms must be purchased from the approved uniform stores listed in the handbook.
- Warm weather wear will be permitted through September 30; shorts are no longer a uniform option.
- Boys must be clean shaven.
- Hair styles for boys and girls must be traditional and one natural color. Boys' hair must be off the ear, above the collar and above the eyebrows.
- Body piercings are not permitted; girls may have two earrings per ear.
- Tattoos are not acceptable and must be covered at all times.
- Athletic team apparel is not to be worn during school hours with the exception of casual dress days.
- Shorts are permitted on casual dress days for both girls and boys but must be no shorter than four inches above the knee.
- Masks: surgical, solid color or have the BWHS logo.
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New Pickup Pattern
Click on image for PDF.
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Upcoming Events
Freshman Mixer/Parent Social Cancelled
Due to the rising case numbers, we are cancelling the freshman mixer and parent social.
School Photos
School photo day will be Thursday, August 26. You will be receiving a brochure from HR Imaging that will allow you to choose a package and pay online. Seniors will have their photo taken for ID cards and will have a yearbook photo taken with HR Imaging on Wednesday, October 13; watch for more information in an upcoming Wednesday News.
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Lunch Funds
Families can add funds to student lunch accounts at the link below. For families new to Bishop Watterson, please scroll down for instructions.
A lunch menu will be provided soon on our website. On the Student Life menu, click on Lunch Menu.
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Parking Update
All parking spots have been assigned. If you did not receive a spot you will remain on the waitlist at this time.
Parking passes can be picked up in the counseling office.
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No Cash
Ticketing for BWHS home athletic events for 2021-22 will be online only. We will not sell tickets at the gate; there will be NO cash ticketing at BWHS this year.
Cash Only for Football Game Aug. 20
This Friday's away football game against Whetstone will be held at Northland H.S. at 7:00 p.m. Admission of $5 is CASH ONLY.
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Email Communication
We have updated our parent email list for 2021-22 based on what we have listed in PowerSchool.
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Early Release Wednesdays
Bishop Watterson will continue our early release Wednesdays as we did last year.
Each Wednesday, students are released at 1:48 p.m. in order to meet with teachers for extra help, attend club meetings, etc. Two Wednesdays per month, teachers will engage in department and/or faculty in-services. Watch for more information regarding building access in a future Wednesday News.
Students will also be released early during semester finals, around 12:30 p.m.
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Semester Finals Attendance
As you make plans for our various breaks for the 2021-22 school year, please read the following policy from our Student Handbook:
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 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.
Semester Exams:
Monday, December 13 -Thursday, December 16
Senior Final Exams:
Friday, May 20- Wednesday, May 25
Underclassmen Final Exams:
Friday, May 27-Thursday, June 2
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Athletics
New Season Pass Info
The BWHS Athletic Department is offering a variety of season passes for the 2021-22 school year!
All ticketing for BWHS home sporting events will be electronic; there will be no cash ticketing.
Passes are for Bishop Watterson home sporting events only; OHSAA tournament games are NOT included.
To get your pass, go to bishopwatterson.com. On the Athletics menu, click on Athletics Ticketing.
Costs listed below include a one-time processing fee:
Adult: $103
Family of 4: $253
Family of 5: $303
STUDENTS: Click on Have passcode? at the bottom left and enter your student ID number. Cost is $50. Student passes are for Bishop Watterson students only.
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Eagle Store
Class of 2025 Freshman Package
Class of 2025 t-shirt and Nike drawstring for $40. More info coming soon!
Activity-Specific Spirit Wear
Looking for sport- or arts-specific BWHS spirit wear? Go to our online spirit store! Go to bishopwatterson.com. Get there two ways: 1) on the Student Life menu click Online Spirit Store. 2) on the Athletics menu click Sports Spirit Store.
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School Counselor News
Counselor Hours and Contact Information
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Dominican Program
College and Career Counselor
Wellness Counselors
Schedules Available on PowerSchool
Students can view their class schedules on PowerSchool. Please note this information about schedule changes:
- No schedule change requests will be accepted before August 30 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 30-Sept 3. 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 or period preference.
Seniors: College Application Information
The Common App opened on August 1: commonapp.org. Read your email from Ms. Creighton for important information about the common app and frequently asked questions.
Follow the Counseling Office
Twitter @BwhsCounselors
Instagram @bwhscounselors
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Upcoming 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.
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Summer Office Hours
Week of August 16
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Monday, August 23
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
August 24
9:00 a.m.-2:00 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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