Fall Parent Night 2021 - BATON ROUGE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL "WHERE THE LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE CONTINUES"
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Fall Parent Night 2021 BATON ROUGE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL “WHERE THE LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE CONTINUES”
Welcome to Parent Night MRS. NANETTE MCCANN BRMHS PRINCIPAL
Administration • Mrs. Nanette McCann, ngreer@ebrschools.org • Mr. Shaun Feinberg, sfeinberg@ebrschools.org • Mr. Edward Hunter, ehunter@ebrschools.org • Dr. Sheronda Webb, swebb1@ebrschools.org
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BRMHS App
● Excellent source of the most
updated information
Parent Faculty Association MRS. NANETTE MCCANN BRMHS PRINCIPAL
Signing Up for the Parent Faculty Association www.brmhs.com Click on the Parents tab http://brmhs.my-pto.org/ Membership is $20.
Grades and How to Maintain Them MR. SHAUN FEINBERG BRMHS ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
How to Check Grades • Student Progress Center • ebr.edgear.net/progress • Log in using same username and password that student uses at school
Student Progress Center
CHECK IN ON YOUR CHILD
An account has already been created
for your Student.
The Username and the Password is the
same as your student uses to sign in to
their Chromebook.
Requirements for Promotion • In order to be a 10th grader, a student must have 5 credits including 1 credit in English and 1 credit in math. • In order to be an 11th grader, a student must have 12 credits including 2 credits in English and 2 credits in math. • A student must progress to the next grade in order to return to BRMHS, even if they meet the GPA requirement.
Grades and GPA • Only semester grades count toward Credits and GPA. The Fall Semester ends at Winter Break and The Spring Semester ends at the end of the school year in May. • High School credits earned before the 1st day of 9th grade appear on transcripts but are not calculated in the GPA. • Regular classes are on the 4 point scale, Honors and AP Classes are on the 5 point scale. • If a student earns an F in a class either semester, they must attend Summer School to recover the credit. D, C, B, and A are all passing grades. • 1 semester of an AP class cannot be combined with 1 semester of a regular class.
Mrs. Betty Brackins/Dr. Deleon Awill Librarians/Media Specialists
Meet Your Librarians
Mrs. Brackins
Dr. AwillLibrary Information The library is open before school and during lunch. Students are able to check out books both in person and online (eBooks). If students need help or assistance with Chromebooks, they should report to the library.
Summer Reading Students are to read at least two books (one fiction and one non- fiction) Students will take AR test on books from summer reading. Midway deadline: September 10, 2021 for freshmen September 9, 2021 for sophomores
Summer Reading Deadline for 4 ½ week Midway Point Check AR Quizzes must be taken by September 10, 2021 for freshmen September 9, 2021 for sophomores Starting September 11, students must read and quiz on books that are within their ZPD.
Important AR Deadlines (9 weeks)
Wednesday, Thursday, October 6, 2021 October 7, 2021 (Sophomores) (Freshmen)
Chromebooks All students have been issued Chromebooks If a student is having an issue with a Chromebook, they can visit the library or contact the librarians. Ms. Brackins: bbrackins@ebrschools.org Dr. Awill: dawill@ebrschools.org
Remind: Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher MRS. CAROL DOLLAR ENGLISH I HONORS
It’s not just for the kids!
Example
MessagesWant to join Remind?
• Students AND parents can enroll multiple ways:
Remind app Get the Remind
app sent to your
phone
Text message How to Join by
Text (for new
How to Join by
Text (for existing
users) users)
Remind.com Join online &
receive emails
Need more information on how to enroll? Remind
Help CenterGoogle Classroom: The Basics MR. SCOTT OSWALT AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND AP GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
Google Classroom 101
Scott OswaltAccessing Google www.classroom.google.com
Classroom
Students must sign in with EBR schools
account (gmail or another personal
account is NOT compatible)
ComputerLogin@ebrschools.org
Google App for iPhone and
Password: Computer Login Pass (can be Android*
changed by the user for security)PARENTS: Sign up for Guardian
MISSING WORK
Updates to stay informed
Guardian Updates UPCOMING WORK
Contact your student’s teacher
directly to sign up for emailed
Guardian Updates
You will receive a confirmation email
CLASS SUMMARIES
once the instructor has added you
Signing up once signs you up for all
your child’s classes
Multiple email addresses may receive
Guardian updates
SUBSCRIPTION SETTINGSControl the frequency of updates with Subscription tools Stay informed on missing and late submissions and upcoming Google Classroom assignments
Give Google Feedback
Google Support is available! EBR Tech Jam and Ed Tech on YouTube Help Center and Help Community Ask BRH instructors, librarians, administrators for help If we don’t know the answer, we can find one for you! Guiding documents available for Technology plans, Standards, Integration, and Digital Citizenship www.ebrschoolsedtech.org/guidingdocuments.html
Why take APHUG Exam? College Credit “Why of the World” AP Exam: $95.00 90% Students Pass The Exam 155 Freshmen received College Credit in 2021 300 AP Scholars 25% Total Students with at least 24 hours of college credit
Academic Responsibility MR. EDWARD HUNTER BRMHS ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Behavior
Expectations
At
BRMHS 2021 -22The Attendance/Discipline Office
Mr. Edward Hunter Ms. Latrecia Brumfield
Mrs. Valarie Johnson BRMHS Associate Principal
Attendance/Discipline Secretary Time-Out Room ModeratorBehavior Expectations
At BRMHS 2021-22
At BRMHS we expect ALL students to:
Adhere to the expectations and norms of every
classroom they attend.
Follow rules and regulations outlined in the
EBRPSS Students’ Rights & Responsibilities
Handbook and expectations written in the
“golden” pages of their Daily Student Planner.Behavior Expectations
At BRMHS 2021 -22
Respect ALL authority figures,
peers, and themselves.
Refrain from disturbing the
Classroom.
Refrain from using your cell phone
(turn it off).Behavior Expectations
At BRMHS 2021 -22
Dress appropriately for class.
Follow the BRMHS dress code
(in the “golden pages” of the
Daily Student Planner).Behavior Expectations
At BRMHS 2021-22
BRMHS Staff will use the following Behaviorial Interventions
if a student does not meet expectations:
1. Issue a WARNING.
2. Contact parents (email or phone).
3. Submit a behavior report
(referral) to the Discipline Office.Behavior Expectations
At BRMHS 2021 -22
CYBER BULLYING
The most common places where cyber bullying occurs are:
• Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok
• Text messaging and messaging apps on mobile or tablet devices
• Instant messaging, direct messaging, and online chatting over the
internet
• Online forums, chat rooms, and message boards, such as Reddit
• Email
• Online gaming communities
stopbullying.govBehavior Expectations
At BRMHS 2021-22
At BRMHS we also expect ALL students to:
Refrain from cyber bullying, threats, harassment
and/or sexual harassment .
Report any instances of cyberbullying/bullying
to any school staff and/or school administration via
email or phone call.Behavior Expectations
At BRMHS 2021-22
The BRMHS Discipline Office will use the following consequence
options if necessary:
1. Issue a WARNING.
2. Contact parents (email or phone).
3. Refer student to school counselor and/or I Care
counselor.4. Issue a Time-Out Room Session. 5. Issue a In-School Suspension (ISS) 6. Issue a Suspension at an Alternative Site (Assigned to the EBR Discipline Center) 7. Recommendation for Expulsion 8. Loss of Magnet Status
Academic Honors Policy •The BRMHS Academic Honors Policy can be found in the “golden” pages in the Daily Student Planner. Please encourage your child to read the policy.
Academic Honors Policy
PLAGIARISM
• Please make sure your child understands the meaning of plagiarism.
Stress the importance of citing references accordingly.
• Violating this policy can result in a “zero” on the test or assignment plus
an academic dishonesty hearing which may have the consequence of
suspension, loss of magnet status, or recommendation for expulsion.ATTENDANCE CONCERNS Please EMAIL OR CALL . . . Mrs. Valerie Johnson, BRMHS Attendance Secretary vjohnson@ebrschools.org (225)383-0520
TRANSPORTATION
BRMHS GroupMe
● Join the BRMHS Transportation GroupMe by scanning the OCR code below
with your smart phone!Contact Information ● Edward Hunter, Associate Principal ● Office Phone: 930-5498 ● Email: ehunter@ebrschools.org ● Google Classroom: Class code: yvbjlqw
Let’s have a great year bulldog family!
Stay Safe!
Mask Up!Counseling Office: We are Here to Help MR. JOHN-PIERRE LAFLEUR NINTH GRADE COUNSELOR
9th Grade Counselor: Mr. LaFleur
jlafleur@ebrschools.org Counseling Staff
10th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Banks
tbanks4@ebrschools.org
11th Grade Counselor: Ms. Levet
elevet@ebrschools.org
.
12th Grade Counselor: Mr. Borders
sborders@ebrschools.org
Counseling Secretary: Mrs.
White twhite13@ebrschools.orgContact information, and
how we can help...
Google Classroom: uwhheqt
Parent-Teacher conferences
Please join the remind class based
on your last name’s first letter:
A-E:@gcegfd7 Absent/Missing Assignments
F-L:@g62gec2
Letters of Recommendation
M-R:@dh6bhaa
Transcript/Records Review
S-Z:@ed347kTesting Information MS. FORTENBERRY MAGNET SITE COORDINATOR
-The PSAT is slated to be administered ON CAMPUS on Wednesday, October 13th. [Day after fall break] -It is the qualifying test for 11th grade students to earn National Merit Semifinalist distinction. -9th and 10th grade students are invited to participate for practice.
PSAT
$18 TEST FEE.
FEES CAN BE PAID Money is due
VIA THE September 10th!
ONLINE PAYMENTS
ON THE SCHOOL’S
You can start
WEBSITE, paying TONIGHT!
WWW.BRMHS.COMOther Major Tests This Year
BEGINS APRIL 20, 2022
LEAP 2025 • This is the Wednesday
• English I
following Spring Break.
• English II
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• BiologyAdvanced placement (AP)
• Fees are paid through the Online
Payments tab on the school’s website.
• Most exams cost $95
• MAKE SURE TO CHOOSE THE LINK
• FEE DUE DATES are provided by FOR YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER AND
the teacher. Please check the student FOR THE CORRECT EXAM.
syllabus for those AP courses.
• Many teachers are responsible for
multiple AP courses, and multiple
• The exams are administered in May.
instructors may teach the same course.Let us know you were able to view this PowerPoint SCAN THE QR CODE AND COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM
Thank you for attending Fall Parent Night 2021! Be safe and stay well.
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