back to school night 2011
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Copy of our Back-to-School Night Presentation from September 21, 2011TRANSCRIPT
September 21, 2011
Welcome to Back-To-School Night 2011
Why Are We Here?
Why Are We Here?
Burlington High School Mission Statement
Burlington High School prepares students for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship by offering a challenging, relevant curriculum and varied activities in a safe environment.
Points of Pride• Our 1:1 iPad Initiative• 95% of Classes of 2007-2011 have gone on to Post-
Secondary Education• Extensive Co-curricular offerings • Extensive Advanced Placement Course Selection • 100% of Class of 2011 passed MCAS• Web-based Guidance Information Management System• Over 150 students during the past two years have had the
opportunity to take courses which will yield college credit• Growing partnerships with local colleges (Middlesex
Community College) • Virtual High School opportunities
What Do We Want For Our Students?
From the ASCD Whole Child Blog:
• Is each of our kids healthy? Safe? Engaged? Supported? Challenged?
• How do we (as adults committed to student success) know?
• What have we done to make it so?• What have we taught them to keep it so?
Burlington HighPoints of Pride
• Our Staff, Students, and Community Support!!!!
Burlington HighPoints of Pride
Some concrete examples:
Becoming a 1:1 School
National and Regional Recognition
Meet our new staff members
What Else Would You Like To Know About BHS?
Please ask any questions on the BHS Principals Blog on the post on tonight's event.
Or call my cellphone 339 234-1673Or e-mail at [email protected]
Staying Connected To BHS
Communication This Year At BHS - A Few Ways To Stay In Touch