At Buford High School we strive for Triple A Excellence:
Excellence in Academics, Excellence in Athletics, and Excellence in the Arts!
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Spring Break
April 5 - 9, 2021
We hope you have a safe, restful Spring Break! We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, April 12, 2021 as we finish strong for the last seven weeks of school.
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School Council
Any parent interested in becoming a member of or an officer on the School Council for the upcoming school year
should email the principal, Teresa Hagelthorn, by April 16. Available officer positions include Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary.
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Academics
End of Pathway Exams
April 22 - Most Pathway Completers
April 30 - Healthcare-Nursing, and Students with Two End of Pathway Exams
End of Course Exams (for in-person learners)
April 29 - Coordinate Algebra
May 3 - American Lit/Comp, Section 1
May 4 - American Lit/Comp, Sections 2 & 3
May 6 - Biology
May 10 - U.S. History
AP Exams
May 3 - June 10
Final Exams for Seniors
May 20 - 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Periods
May 21 - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Periods
Final Exams for Grades 9 - 11
May 24 - 1st & 7th Periods
May 25 - 2nd & 3rd Periods
May 26 - 4th & 5th Periods
May 27 - 6th Period
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Student Life
April 17 - BHS Senior Prom @ Arena
April 18 - 20 - Spring Musical Performances, "Bright Star" @ PAC
April 19 - Board of Education Meeting 7:00pm @ BCS Central Office
April 19 - 28 - Cheerleading Tryouts
April 21 - 23 - Competition Dance Tryouts
April 24 - State Literary Meet @ BHS
April 24 - State Gymnastics @ Buford Arena
April 29 - May 1 - BHS Variety Show @ PAC
April 29 - Drama Intro Show @ FAC
May 4 - BHS Dance Department - Young Choreographer's Showcase 7:00pm @ PAC
May 28 - Graduation 7:00pm @ Buford Arena
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2021 Governor's Honors Finalists
Congratulations to Dylan Appling, Caroline Henderson and Paul Kwak. They have been chosen as finalists for the Governor's Honors Program and will be attending a four-week program at Berry College this summer.
Caroline Henderson: Visual Arts
Dylan Appling: Music
Paul Kwak: Music
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FCCLA Qualifies for Nationals
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) recently had four groups of students qualify for their national competition. Congratulations to Megan, Bella, Kathryn, Abby, Ryanne, MaKenzie, Lily & Chantelle! Our FCCLA Chapter was recognized as an Honor Roll with Distinction Chapter. We are proud of these young ladies and the way they represent BHS.
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North Gwinnett Co-Op
The Freshman and Sophomore Class Councils recently volunteered with the North Gwinnett Co-Op. Due to the challenges in the county created as a result of the pandemic, the Co-Op needed assistance in sorting and preparing goods. Our Class Council members were glad to help, and look forward to serving again!
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Chattahoochee River Clean Up
On March 27, 2021, the Girls Soccer Program participated in "Sweep the Hooch," where they cleaned up the banks of the Chattahoochee River. This was a great opportunity for the students to spend time together while demonstrating a core value of Buford High School -- teaching students to care about others. Go Wolves!
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Caps & Gowns
Balfour will be on campus during all lunches on Wednesday, April 28, to deliver cap and gowns. Senior dues must be paid by April 25 at 11:59 pm in order to receive the cap/gown at the on-campus delivery on the 28. Dues may be paid online at https://www.gabalfour.com/. Caps and gowns will be mailed to the student's home if dues are paid after April 25. A shipping fee will be charged.
Senior Letters
Remember the Wolves is a Buford tradition where students, faculty members, and community members are invited to write letters of encouragement, special memories, and congratulations to any seniors they personally know. The deadline to submit Senior Letters is May 7, 2021. For more information, Click Here.
Senior Baby Pictures
We are excited to celebrate your student with the Class of 2021. To help us prepare for graduation events, we need to collect a picture from childhood for each graduate. Usually, the picture submitted is between the ages of 2-12. Please label your child's picture with his or her last name, and email it to both their advisement teacher AND
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Graduation - Class of 2021
Graduation Practice
May 28 at 8:00 am at the Arena. Attendance is required for all seniors planning to participate in the ceremony.
Graduation Ceremony
May 28 at 7:00 pm at the Arena. Doors will open to guests at 6:00 pm. Masks will be required.
Tickets
Each graduate will receive 6 tickets for guests. Tickets will be distributed to the graduates at the practice Friday morning. The ceremony will be live-streamed for those not able to attend in person.
Graduation Ceremony Attire
for Graduates
Males - Cap and gown, black dress pants, white collared shirt, solid black tie (no bow ties), black socks, black dress shoes
Females - Cap and gown, dress or skirt/blouse (dress/skirt must not extend past the bottom of the gown) or black dress pants, black dress shoes (heel and sole should also be black.)
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Senior Week - Class of 2021 |
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Monday, April 12 - Oh the Places You’ll Go - Wear your favorite college or Armed Forces sweatshirt or t-shirt. Only your t-shirt/sweatshirt may be out of dress code.
Tuesday, April 13 - Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff - You may wear sweatpants & sweatshirts. They may be out of dress code color, but must be school appropriate.
Wednesday, April 14 - Our Future is Bright - Wear neon.
Thursday, April 15 - Senior Citizen - Dress like a retired senior citizen.
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Friday, April 16 - Leaving a Legacy - Wear your senior t-shirt. (Senior t-shirts will be distributed before/after school and during lunch throughout the week.) You may wear jeans. Jeans cannot have rips, tears, holes, or frayed hems.
Saturday, April 17 - Senior Prom
(8:00pm -10:00pm at Buford Arena)
*Locker templates are available in Room 2342 for Seniors wishing to decorate their lockers. Seniors will also receive treats and Class of 2021 souvenir gifts each day. Digital Learners can pick up their items after school each day.
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An Update from the Counseling Department |
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Drop/Add for
2021-2022 Course Requests
Students have a final opportunity to modify course requests for the 2021-2022 school year during April 12 - 19. Following April 19, no changes can be made. This is a firm deadline so we can plan for next school year. Take time to log in to PowerSchool and click on Class Registration to confirm that the classes you have requested are correct. If you have any questions, please contact the student's counselor.
Last Names A-GL:
Ms. Sutton
Last Names GO-OL:
Ms. Palmer
Last Names OR-Z:
Ms. Bradshaw
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Speak Up Be Safe
Effective July 1, 2018, Georgia Senate Bill 401 requires annual age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in kindergarten through grades 9 (O.C.G.A. § 20-2- 143). The Buford City School System will be utilizing Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe as a resource to comply with this state requirement. Counselors will provide information from Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe during spring semester to teach the skills needed to identify unsafe situations and prevent or interrupt cycles of neglect, bullying, and abuse.
Visit www.speakupbesafe.org for more information about this resource. You may also contact your child’s school counselor with any questions or concerns. The program is voluntary, which means that you do not have to allow your child to participate.
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Contact Information
for Counselors
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Last Names A-Gl: Ashley Sutton
Last Names Go-Ol: Cassandra Palmer
Last Names Or-Z: Tamekia Bradshaw
Head Counselor: Carissa Adam
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Please visit the Counseling Course on Canvas for more information about Counseling at BHS.
Students should send transcript requests and requests for letters of recommendation
Digital Learners - Counselors are here to support you virtually. Please reach out as needed and we can schedule a phone call, Google Meet, etc.
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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BHS Senior Scholarship Application
2021 Graduating Seniors are encouraged to complete the BHS Senior Scholarship Application. This is a great opportunity as it allows access to multiple scholarships with one application. The application deadline is April 16, 2021.
Find the application and the scholarships that the application applies to here:
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Buford Scholarships Specific to
BHS STUDENTS ONLY
These scholarships are specific to BHS Graduating Seniors only and have their own applications for each scholarship. Applications can be found on the BHS website under Counseling.
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Financial Aid Presentation from Georgia Student Finance Commission
Parents and students can view this presentation from Hal Wilkerson of the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
The following items are covered:
- Define Student Financial Aid
- Types of aid
- Federal Programs
- Georgia’s Financial Aid Programs
- Application Process - FAFSA
- Financial Aid Package
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Buford Athletics is excited to host Youth Sports Camps in Summer 2021. Our youngest athletes will have access to first-class facilities and coaches as they learn the fundamentals of each sport. We look forward to serving our community and investing in the lives of our future BHS Wolves! |
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