On Tuesday, we are excited to welcome all of our In Person Learning Model students back to the high school together as we return to 5 day a week In Person instruction. We ask all of our students and families to check for symptoms (including a temperature check) prior to leaving for school. Students experiencing symptoms should stay at home and attend school remotely (parents/guardians need to call the attendance line still).
Due to next week being similar to a first week of school and a higher percentage of students being dropped off instead of riding the bus, we encourage families to arrive early on campus to avoid the higher amounts of traffic we are anticipating. As a reminder, students can now be dropped off at any location along our sidewalk near our front entrance or auditorium entrance.
As we begin the school day, we will be reviewing safety procedures and protocols (mask wearing, social distancing, contact tracing sign ins, open campus procedures, etc.) with students. We will also be sharing with students the procedures for the cafeteria, which include an additional seating area in our auxiliary gym to help with social distancing.
On Monday, we do not have school as we observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Day. I encourage all of our families to take some time this weekend to learn more about Dr. King, listen to his speeches, watch a documentary about his work, and/or have some family conversations about the progress our country has made along with where we still need to work. This past year has brought a number of issues related to race back into the spotlight, and having these meaningful conversations with our youth can help prepare them to contribute to creating a better future for our great nation. Many view MLK Jr. Day as a day on and not a day off using it as an opportunity to engage in community service, learning, and giving back to others.
Go BEES! Go BROWNS!
Mask Wearing and Mask Breaks for Students
It is very important with all of our In Person students returning to campus that we are consistently wearing masks (covering nose and mouth) when in the building and classrooms. Inevitably, this will lead to some mask wearing fatigue for everyone. Students can take a mask break by getting permission from a teacher or study hall monitor and then checking out at the main entrance or auditorium entrance to step outside for a few minutes so they can remove their mask and get some fresh air.
New Air Sanitizing System in Cafeteria
In the near future we will be installing two new Torflo Air Sanitizers in the cafeteria. Click here to learn about how it will help reduce any potential virus spread.
Health & Wellness Series: Staying Ahead of Anxiety - Wednesday January 20th - 6:30 p.m.
Please Consider Donating in Support of the BBHHS LLS Students of the Year Campaign!
The LLS Students of the Year campaign is an initiative in which select students from the Greater Cleveland area participate in a fundraising competition in the hopes of finding a cure for patients with blood cancer. BBHHS Team Pirates of the CURE-ibbean's goal is to raise $50,000 to benefit LLS in the fight against cancer.
Every three minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer. More than 1.2 million people are living with or in remission from Leukemia, Hodgkin's disease and Myeloma. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is working everyday towards the goal of a blood cancer free world, and we need you in order to reach this goal.
How can you help? It's simple. Please make a donation to our team's fundraising by using the link below.
Transportation Update
Families can now access current bus information via the BBHCSD Transportation website (Departments . Transportation > Bus Information . Click to View).
BIMAS-2 Winter Screening Window at BBHHS
During the next two weeks between Tuesday January 19, 2021 and Wednesday January 27, 2021, we will be conducting the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System (BIMAS-2) screener with all BBHHS students. This assessment is a measure of social, emotional, and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents ages 5 to 18 years. It scores students on a Behavioral Concern Scale (identifying risks in Conduct: anger management, bullying behaviors, substance abuse, and deviance; Negative Affect: anxiety and depression; and Cognitive/Attention: attention, focus, organization, planning, and memory) and Adaptive Scales (Social: social and communication; Academic Functioning). This is a triangulated screener, which includes a self assessment, teacher assessment, and parent assessment. Here is an FAQ document for reference in the meantime. Students that have been opted out of the screener will remain opted out unless a parent notifies the school that they want their student to participate. Any new opt out requests should be sent to [email protected].
Food Service Update
Free breakfast and lunches are continued provided by USDA. Students are required to take a fruit or vegetable and at least three items to qualify, Ala carte prices remain the same.
- Breakfast hours are 7:15 to 8:15. Stop down and try our breakfast bar for items such as Oatmeal Bar, Breakfast sandwiches, and Yogurt Parfaits.
- Vending: You must use your student ID to access your account. This is your 9 digit ID found on your schedule.
Please remember to follow the social distancing signs in the serving area. There is sanitizer available in the serving line and at the vending machines. Please be sure to have masks fully covering your mouth and nose.
Quarantine Guidelines Update from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health
- If students/staff are 0 to 3 feet in distance, REGARDLESS of wearing masks, these people still need to quarantine IF exposed to a positive case.
- If students/ staff are 3 to 6 feet in distance, AND ARE WEARING MASKS THE ENTIRE TIME, they NO longer need to quarantine IF exposed to a positive case.
- Students in this category would NOT be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities during the duration of what would have been the quarantine period.
- If students/ staff are 6 feet apart or more, no need to quarantine.
- This does not apply to lunch or extracurricular activities where masks are not worn or social distancing is not possible.
- We are still required to do contact tracing on positive cases and it will be done based on the guidance above
Class of 2025 - Attention Current 8th Graders - Academic Planning Night
BBHHS is excited to welcome the Class of 2025 to the high school for the 2021-22 school year. We begin this process with an information meeting on Monday January 25th at 7:00 p.m. in a livestream event that includes an overview of the scheduling process and developing a four year plan, graduation requirements, and an introduction to opportunities, activities, and programs at BBHHS. Students will receive scheduling information in school on that Monday and additional links with video introductions to departments at the high school will be shared with them.
Upcoming CVCC Recruitment Activities
Students have the opportunity to attend CVCC during their junior and senior years to receive training in one of their career-technical high school programs. Students from Cuyahoga Heights, Garfield Heights, Independence, Nordonia, North Royalton, Revere, and Twinsburg also attend CVCC.
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Tenth Grade Visits – February 10th-11th 11:30-1:15 – This event will be held virtually for students who have an interest in a specific program. Kelli Buccini will work with your liaison counselor to schedule your school’s date for this event.
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New Student Orientation – April 22nd 11:30-1:15 – This event will also be held virtually for students who have been accepted into CVCC programs for the 2021-22 school year. Kelli will also work with your liaison counselor on this event.
ACT and SAT One Day Preparation Courses - SAT February 10th and ACT March 11th
BBHHS has partnered with Next Level Prep to provide an opportunity for students to participate in an intensive one day workshop focused on each test’s structure, the academic content covered, and testing & time management strategies. The one day workshops are available during our school day for $59 a session or $100 for both sessions. Click here for registration details and here to register for the sessions.
College Credit Plus Information Session - February 1st - Livestream Event
Any students who are interested in pursuing the College Credit Plus program for the 2020-2021 school year must attend the mandatory information session on Monday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m. on a livestream. College Credit Plus provides full and part-time college credit to secondary school students’ grades 7-12. A parent or guardian is required to attend with each student.
College Planning (Junior Families Should Attend) and PSAT Interpretation Night
The College Planning and PSAT Interpretation Night is Monday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. on a livestream. Topics will include PSAT, Khan Academy, AP Potential, and other tools available through CollegeBoard. Students and families are encouraged to bring their PSAT results (hard copies will be distributed to students the week prior, but are accessible through students’ College Board accounts) as it will be helpful to reference during the presentation. We will conclude the evening with important information (especially important for juniors) regarding the college search process. We hope to see you there!
Winter Sports Program
Check out the recently released Winter Sports Program from our Bees Band Boosters. A huge thank you to the team of parents for putting this together for our school community. Please extend our gratitude to all of the sponsors that purchased ads supporting our students and their programs when shopping or utilizing their services.
Technology Support
Students can receive technical support for their school issued devices in the media center. If they are having trouble during at home learning they should complete THIS GOOGLE FORM.
PSO (Parent School Organization)
We encourage all families to join PSO, click here for the registration form that can be dropped off in the main office. The PSO provides volunteers for events, classroom grants to increase instructional resources available to teachers, and awards scholarships to graduating seniors. For more information about the PSO contact HS PSO President Megan Sarfi. Families are encouraged to join the PSO REMIND to get notices about meetings or other important information: @BBHHSPSO.
BBHHS Boosters
Click here to learn more about the Bees Athletic Boosters.
Click here to learn more about the BBHHS Orchestra Boosters.
Click here to learn more about the Vocal Music Boosters.
Click here to learn more about the Robotics Boosters.
Stay Connected with BBHHS
Weekly newsletters are emailed home (please make sure your email address is updated) and news is regularly posted to our website. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Twitter: @_BBHHS
Main Office: 440.740.4700
Attendance Lines:
Last Names A-K: 440.740.4705
Last Names L-Z: 440.740.4715
Upcoming Dates
January 18th - MLK Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
January 19th - HS Students Return for 5 days a Week of In Person Learning
January 22nd - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony - HS Gymnasium
January 25th - 8th Grade Academic Planning Night (Livestream Event)
January 29th - Scheduling & Senior Internship Colony Period
February 3rd - Scheduling & Senior Internship or Scholarship Submission Colony Period
State, College Entrance, and AP Testing Calendar and Resources
March 3rd - Juniors - SAT, Sophomores - PreACT
April 19th & 20th DELAYED START - ELA II and Algebra End of Course Exam
April 26th & 27th - Biology End of Course Exam
April 28th - US History End of Course Exam
April 29th - American Government End of Course Exam
Resources to study and practice:
