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Looking Forward to the 2021-22 School Year |
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Dear Parents,
We are excited to get another school year underway at Bishop Watterson and looking forward to seeing your children at the end of the month.
We have been busy planning for 2021-22 over the summer and are currently awaiting direction from the Office of Catholic Schools regarding COVID-19 protocols for the year. We thank you for your patience and will communicate that information as it becomes available. The latest communication from our superintendent can be found here.
Also over the summer, our administrative team has gone through a transition in structure. Guided by the Office of Catholic Schools, Bishop Watterson is moving from a Principal and two Assistant Principals to a Principal and three Vice Principals.
Vice Principal Andrea Pore will oversee student services, including counseling, technology, campus ministry, service and activities. Vice Principal Ryan Schwieterman will oversee operations, including facilities, athletics, development, admissions and communications and marketing. Abby Teeters, who has been an Associate Administrator for the past two years, will take on the role of Vice Principal for academics.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s high school education. We ask for your continued prayers for our students, faculty, staff and the entire Bishop Watterson community.
Deacon Chris Campbell
Principal
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Bishop Watterson Administrators, left to right: Deacon Chris Campbell '77, Principal, with Vice Principals Andrea Pore, Abby Teeters and Ryan Schwieterman '01
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Email Communication
We have updated our parent email list for 2021-22 based on what we have listed in PowerSchool.
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Early Release Wednesdays
Bishop Watterson will continue our early release Wednesdays as we did last year.
Each Wednesday, students are released at 1:48 p.m. in order to meet with teachers for extra help, attend club meetings, etc. Two Wednesdays per month, teachers will engage in department and/or faculty in-services. Watch for more information regarding building access in a future Wednesday News.
Students will also be released early during semester finals, around 12:30 p.m.
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Semester Finals Attendance
As you make plans for our various breaks for the 2021-22 school year, please read the following policy from our Student Handbook:
Testing and Absence – Semester Final Exams
Students must be present during all scheduled finals. The only excused absence is one due to extreme illness. A doctor’s note may be required for verification. If a student is ill and needs to reschedule an exam, they must contact Vice Principal Abby Teeters, abteeter@cdeducation.org, for permission and arrangements. Exams will not be rescheduled for vacations, club sports, etc. Absences due to reasons other than illness may result in the student receiving 80% of the grade earned.
Please examine our finals schedule closely and plan vacations accordingly. Inform family members, club coaches, employers, parish leaders working on service trips, retreats, etc. that students are not available until exams are over. Please do not schedule doctor’s appointments, elective surgery, etc. during this time.
Semester Exams:
Monday, December 13 -Thursday, December 16
Senior Final Exams:
Friday, May 20- Wednesday, May 25
Underclassmen Final Exams:
Friday, May 27-Thursday, June 2
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School Counselor News
Counselor Hours and Contact Information
The counselors return to the office on
August 16 and follow the main office hours of 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
A-G
H-O
P-Z
Dominican Program
College and Career Counselor
Wellness Counselors
Schedules Available on PowerSchool
Students can view their class schedules on PowerSchool. Please note this information about schedule changes:
- No schedule change requests will be accepted before August 30 unless there is an error (missing or incorrect class) on your schedule. If there is an error on your schedule, please email your counselor.
- Alternate choices may have been put in place of first choice electives if there was a scheduling conflict - those are not scheduling errors.
- Students must follow their schedule as is through the first 3 days of school, and then will be able to request schedule changes from August 30-Sept 3. At that time, electives may be changed to another elective offered the same period or study hall period and honors may be changed to CPI.
- Core classes will not be rearranged for elective requests.
- Changes are not made for teacher or period preference.
Seniors: College Application Information
The Common App opened on August 1: commonapp.org. Read your email from Ms. Creighton for important information about the common app and frequently asked questions.
Follow the Counseling Office
Twitter @BwhsCounselors
Instagram @bwhscounselors
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Parking Update
At this time additional parking spaces are to be determined. As additional spaces become available Mrs. Sponseller will contact those students on the waitlist.
Any student who has yet to pick up their parking tag will be able to do so starting August 16 in the counseling office.
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Eagle Store
Class of 2025 Freshman Package
Class of 2025 t-shirt and Nike drawstring for $40. More info coming soon!
Activity-Specific Spirit Wear
Looking for sport- or arts-specific BWHS spirit wear? Go to our online spirit store! Go to bishopwatterson.com. Get there two ways: 1) on the Student Life menu click Online Spirit Store. 2) on the Athletics menu click Sports Spirit Store.
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New Season Pass Info
The BWHS Athletic Department is offering a variety of season passes for the 2021-22 school year!
All ticketing for BWHS home sporting events will be electronic; there will be no cash ticketing.
Passes are for Bishop Watterson home sporting events only; OHSAA tournament games are NOT included.
To get your pass, go to bishopwatterson.com. On the Athletics menu, click on Athletics Ticketing.
Costs listed below include a one-time processing fee:
Adult: $103
Family of 4: $253
Family of 5: $303
STUDENTS: Click on Have passcode? at the bottom left and enter your student ID number. Cost is $50. Student passes are for Bishop Watterson students only.
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Fall Drama: Pride & Prejudice
ANNOUNCING FALL Drama Auditions and Crew interviews for Pride & Prejudice!
Cast Auditions & Crew Interviews are the Week of August 16.
Rehearsals start August 23!
Productions Nov. 4-7, 2021
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BWHS Sports Medicine Program
Bishop Watterson offers a student sports medicine program that lets students get involved in the field of Athletic Training. Students will assist the head athletic trainer with the day to day activities during the fall football season. While working in the program students have the opportunity to earn service hours or tuition assistance. Please contact Mr. Boucher by email at eboucher@cdeducation.org if you are interested.
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New Family Survival Guide
The 2021-22 edition of our New Family Survival Guide is now available on the home page of our website or under Student Life, Forms & Flyers.
We hope this helps you and your young Eagle navigate the start of a fantastic four years at Bishop Watterson!
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Next Scrip Order Deadline is August 15
Earn tuition credit when you purchase gift cards through the Scrip program!
The next order deadline is Sunday, August 15. NOTE: For those new to the program, you must register for PrestoPay at least two days before placing your order.
For instructions and a list of future order deadlines, click here.
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ACT-SAT-PSAT
Upcoming Juniors or Seniors who are testing on any of the ACT, PSAT or SAT test dates, please contact Karen Gallo for any college entrance test prep needs. Individual Zoom tutoring with Mrs. Karen Gallo is offered at times that will accommodate your schedule.
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Summer Office Hours
Week of August 9
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Week of August 16
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Monday, August 23
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
August 24
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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Support Bishop Watterson When You Shop |
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Support Bishop Watterson when you order from Amazon!
We are participating in the Amazon Smiles program and will
receive a percentage back when you shop at the link below.
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Bishop Watterson participates in the Kroger Community Rewards program.
To sign up, go to kroger.com, log into your account and under Savings & Rewards click Kroger Community Rewards. Search for Bishop Watterson. Our number is VG154.
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