welcome parents of the class of 2022!
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BLIND BROOK HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome Parents of the Class of 2022!
Dr. Chirles, BBHS PrincipalMr. Greenwald, BBHS Assistant Principal
Ms. Susan Binney, School CounselorMs. Deborah Dubin, School CounselorMs. Laura Hoefer, School CounselorMs. Stephanie Jacobs, School Counselor
Mrs. Monique Tricarico, Student Assistance CounselorMrs. Rachel Mileo, Social WorkerMrs. Carrie Merlo, Psychologist
Mrs. Gerilyn Park, Nurse Security Team
Mr. Ryan Naccarato, Athletic Director
Ms. Gina Carlone and Ms. Cher Tracey, Grade 12 Advisors
Mr. Jon Ambrosio and Mr. Carl Barnes, Grade 12 Senior Options Advisors
People to Know
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● Mask wearing - encourage your child to bring a mask that fits them best!
● Stay home when ill!
Thank you for your help at home!Continue to encourage the guidelinesduring athletics, social visits, out and about
CoVID Guidelines
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Fall● Post HS Planning● College Visits● Applications● SAT/ACT● FAFSA● Ordering & FormsWinter● More applications● FAFSA● Waiting…….Spring● Decisions!● Celebrations!
Senior Year
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Senior Class Activities• Fundraisers
• Senior Options (START NOW!)
• Yearbook Breakfast
• Prom – June 10 @ Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club
• Graduation – June 23th
• Rehearsal – June 22 - MANDATORY
Senior Year Activities
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Save the Date: Senior Options Night February 16
Senior Options will be a culminating activity available to all eligible high school seniors. It will enable students to enhance their education by encouraging them to utilize their knowledge and skill in an area of personal interest outside of the traditional school setting.Senior Options will be:❖ Enriching❖ Making connections between school and work❖ A real-world experience❖ Enabling students to pursue interests in a particular field
Senior Options
• Last day of classes – April 29• AP Exams- May 2 - May 13
• Final Exams – April 15 - April 30 in class
• Senior Options– Starting May 3, or after their last AP Exam
– Senior Options Night 2/16/21
Senior Year Activities
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- School Profile - College Applications
- Early Decision vs. Early Action- College Process
- Submission of forms- Transcript request form starting October 1st
- Schedule meeting w/counselor- 10/15/21 Deadlines and Rolling Admissions
processed first.- Mid-year Reports- End of year reports
School Counseling
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Student Assistance Services - Monique Tricarico
● Meets with students individually and in groups , will run senior groups beginning in January where discuss transitioning to college and challenges of senior year
● Provides classroom presentations● Advisor to the SADD club, which promotes students
making health decisions● A confidential resource for parents
[email protected] 914-937-3600
Student Assistance
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• Students assume greater responsibility for communication
• Approach staff members directly• Utilize counselors for support
Communication Guide
STUDENT SELF-ADVOCACY in HS
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Office Hours/ Academic Assistance – individual teachers during the day
Schedules posted in Commons and online
Activity Period at end of the day– all teachers, everyday
EXTRA HELP
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Students may be assigned free periods throughout the day. This time can be used to:
• Eat lunch• Work in the library• Relax/Study in the Commons• Seek academic assistance• Meet with counselor
Free Periods
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Senior Privileges and Responsibilities
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● Parking● Early Dismissal/Late Arrival● Graduation Requirements● Future Planning
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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● Credits:
○ 1 credit (“everyday” class) = 6 out of 8 days
○ .5 credit or lab (“alternate day” class) = 3 out of 8 days
● 22 credits minimum required for graduationEnglish – 4.0 Social Studies – 4.0Mathematics - 3.0 Science - 3.0 World Language - 1.0 Fine/Performing Arts - 1.0Physical Education – 2.0 Health - .50 Electives – 3.5(can be thought of 4 years of English, 3 years of math, etc…)
● 80 hours of Community Service or 4 Community Service Projects
Passport 4 Good - Log Hours! Must be approved by a supervisor
Community Service Google Classroom - All students should have joined. - Videos - Opportunities
If Community Service is not completed by May 1, no Senior Option!
Community Service
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Attendance
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Attendance:• Students will receive credit for courses only when their
class absences have not exceeded:
• 18 absences for full credit courses
• 9 absences for half credit courses
When in doubt, stay home.
Within 24 Hours … [email protected]
This year’s events
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Clubs and Activities- Club Fair
AthleticsSchool Events
School Happenings
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Blind Brook High School Family Guidebook. Describes all BB high school policies
Daily Announcements
Parent Principal Conversations
Feel free to contact us anytime if needed.Dr. Jennifer Chirles x 4101 [email protected]. Mark Greenwald x 4100 [email protected]