Do you have questions about the changes to grading at BHS? Are you wondering what other changes are underway or still ahead?

With the first quarter of the year behind us, many students and families are starting to see and feel the impacts of the updated grading system at BHS. We want you to understand the work happening behind the scenes to create greater alignment, consistency and equity!

Principal Sabrina Westdijk hosted three info sessions at DtBHS during the week of 11/17. Each began with this short presentation about the current and ongoing work to align grading and reporting at BHS, as well as related work to develop a guaranteed written curriculum. Each presentation was followed by a whole group discussion with the principal to bring questions, concerns, suggestions and ideas. 

Thanks to each group for the excellent questions posed, and for all who joined in the conversation!

Please reach out directly to Sabrina Westdijk with any questions about these events.

When: November 20-22 at 7pm
Where: HMS Auditorium
Tickets are on sale now and we hope to see you there!

Do you have questions about the changes to grading at BHS? Are you wondering what other changes are underway or still ahead? We want you to understand the work happening behind the scenes to create greater alignment, consistency and equity!

Principal Westdijk will host 3 info sessions this week at the following times THIS WEEK:

• 11/19 @ 5pm (DtBHS Cafeteria)
• 11/20 @ 5pm (DtBHS Cafeteria)
• 11/21 @ 8am (DtBHS Music Room)

The presentation will be followed by a whole group discussion with the principal to bring questions, concerns, suggestions and ideas. Please check your email for more details.The presentation will be shared on the BHS Website at the end of the week, and in our next issue of the Newsletter.

All students and parents are welcome to attend whichever session works best for them. Up to two hours of parking are free via the ParkMobile app in the Cherry St. garage, but please use the school’s main entrance on Cherry.

Students and families are invited to learn more about career technical education from our local technical centers staff. Burlington Technical Center and Center for Technology Essex will share information about programming, visit days, application deadlines, and how career technical education may enhance a students’ time in high school. This will be an in-person informative evening at Burlington High School on Wednesday, October 29th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

The evening is intended for current 10th and 11th grade students and families (but all grade levels are welcome). Please use the Cherry Street entrance and if parked in the garage start a ParkMobile session zone 5826 for a free 2-hr parking session.

If your student(s) missed picture day, or wants retakes, please get this date on your calendar. Photographers will take drop-ins before, during & right after school.

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