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ACT I ALL
6:30 - 8:30 pm in the auditorium

ACT I  ALL
6:30 - 8:30 pm in the auditorium

Notice to Grade 11 Students:

Applications are available to apply for membership during your senior year on the Connecticut State Board of Education 2010-2011.

The Governor will choose two students are the following basis:

Students must:

- be enrolled in a public high school
- have at least a B+ average
- complete Grade 11 by July 1, 2010
- be able to attend monthly all -day meetings in Hartford.


Applications must be postmarked on or before March 22, 2010

Please see Mrs. Ramirez in guidance.

ACT I  Scenes 1, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14.
6:30 - 8:30 pm in  the AUDITORIUM

BHS' Junior Class is having a fundraiser at Bill's Pizza on Tuesday, March 9th from 6:00 PM to closing.  1181 Farmington Ave. 860-828-3581
Please help support these students in their efforts to raise money for their Junior Prom.   A portion of the evening's sales will go to the Junior class.
A menu can be accessed at: http://billsfarmingtonavepizza.com/.   Don't forget to drop your receipt in the jar to donate.

The March 2010 School Counseling Newsletter is now ready for review by going to the Guidance Tab and clicking on Newsletters

CAPT takers are NOT required to attend rehearsal.
ACT II  ALL
6:30 - 8:30 pm in the auditorium

The Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Committee is sponsoring a fundraiser:  Becker's Diamonds adn Fine Jewelry wants to buy your used gold, silver, and platinum items in any condition.  They will also purchase round diamonds 1ct. and larger, gold and silver coins, and unwanted jewelry for their Estate Department.  A portion of their proceeds will go to benefit the BHS All Night Graduation Party.
  The Event will take place Saturday, March 6 at the Berlin Community Center, 300 Kensington Ave, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and again on Sunday March 7th at Berlin High School room 221 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.   Please call 860-828-1223 with any questions.  The All Night Graduation Party is a fun, safe, and memorable drug and alcohol free event for BHS Graduating Seniors

Attention Junior Parents and Students:

This Thursday evening, March 4th at 7pm in the BHS Auditorium the school counselors will be hosting their annual Junior College Planning Eve.  College Representatives from UCONN, Central, UHART and Tunxis C.C. will be present to answer a series of questions after a brief power point presentation.

Please come out to gain some valuable information on post-secondary educational planning for your student.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling is hosting its annual College Fair in Hartford for sophomores, juniors and seniors.  The Fair will be at the Connecticut Expo Center on the following dates:

Thursday, April 8, 2010

9:00am - 11:30am
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Friday, April 9, 2010

9:00am - 11:30am

Act II  Scenes 1, 4, 6 & 10 plus "Cinderella Darling" and "A Secretary Is Not A Toy"
6:30 - 8:30 pm in the auditorium

Attention Junior Parents:

On Thursday, March 4th, the BHS School Counseling Department will be hosting its annual Junior College Planning Evening.  A power point presentation will be delivered highlighting the end of Junior year/beginning of senior year itinerary for preparing for the college application process and planning for additional post-secondary options.

Additionally, representatives from Tunxis Community College, Central Connecticut State University, UCONN, and University of Hartford will be in attendance to answer panel questions presented by the school counselors.

This event will be held in the BHS Auditorium from 7-9pm.  Please come out and join the School Counseling Department and have some of your questions and concerns about the college process addressed.

If you have any quesitons prior to the event, please contact Mrs. Ramirez at 860-828-6577 X163

Seniors,

Please make sure that you are checking the Non-Local Scholarship Bucket in guidance and also check the Scholarship Page under the Guidance Tab of the Berlin Wall for additional scholarship information.

Please register online at www.heritagefestivals.org ASAP
Group trip ID # is 50756
We can't finalize rooming list until EVERYONE is registered!

Act II  Scenes 1, 4, 6, 10
6:30 - 8:30 pm in the auditroium

To read more about  the collaborative effort between Berlin HS band and Bethel HS band see this article in the Danbury newspaper: http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Bethel-Berlin-high-schools-reach-...

Counselors will meet with their counselees on Wed. Feb 24 during Period 3.  The meeting will be for counselors to explain the course selection process and discuss topics like graduation requirements that will affect which courses students select.  The meetings will last approximately 15 minutes and will be large group sessions, meeting at various locations in the school.

Alpha Prep is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to the students at BHS.  They specialize in SAT prep classes with a concentration on high profile questions. 

This gives the students at BHS another option for SAT preparation.

Please see the attached info for details.

Please go to the Guidance tab and then Scholarships to read information on this scholarship

IMPORTANT CAPT INFORMATION
  Connecticut legislation requires that all 10th grade students take the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT). Students who meet the state goal in one or more subject areas receive a certificate of mastery in those areas and the certificate is attached to the student’s high school transcript. Students who do not meet the state goals in one or more areas have the option of retaking those sections in the 11th and 12th grade to earn certification.   CAPT has greater significance in that it will provide 10th grade students an opportunity to satisfy their graduation performance requirements. In addition to receiving 23 credits, students will also be required to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, science and math in order to receive a Berlin High School diploma. By scoring at the proficiency level on the CAPT tests, students can meet the graduation requirements.   In addition, with the passage of the “No Child Left Behind Act,” all schools are expected to achieve a 95% participation rate or better on CAPT testing. If we do not reach this participation level, our school will be labeled a “failing school.” It is therefore essential, for several reasons, that students are present on the testing days.   The following are the procedures to be followed during the testing period:   First:         All 9th grade students will take CAPT tests at the same time as 10th graders are being tested. The purpose of 9th grade testing is to determine those areas in which students demonstrate deficiencies and thereby have an opportunity to improve their scores in the 10th grade. The 9th grade test will count as a class grade in English, Math, Science and Social Studies.  Obviously, attendance is mandatory since this is considered a regular school day.   Second:   All test takers will arrive by 7: 25 a.m. Bus pickup times and routes have not been changed.   Third:       The school day for 11th and 12th grade non-test takers will be altered on the testing days as follows (there is no special transportation for non-test takers):   Date Subject Arrival Time for Test Takers Testing Time 11th & 12th Grade NON TEST TAKERS Begin Class at: Tuesday, March 2 Interdisciplinary Writing 1 and Editing     7:25   7:30 – 9:30   9:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 3 Response to Literature Reading for Information     7:25   7:30 – 9:50   10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 4 Interdisciplinary Writing 2 7:25 7:30 – 8:50 9:00 a.m. Monday March 8 Science 1 7:25 7:30 – 8:35 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 9 Science 2 7:25 7:30 – 8:35 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 10 Math 1 7:25 7:30 – 9:00 9:15 a.m. Thursday, March 11 Math 2 7:25 7:30 – 9:00 9:15 a.m. Friday, March 12 Supplemental Test – Reading for Information 7:25 7:25 – 8:55 7:25 (all students)   For a more detailed schedule that lists the Periods and Bells for the week Click Here
Finally, I would ask the cooperation of all parents to reinforce the importance of the CAPT tests with their children. I would also ask that you emphasize the importance of their timely attendance on the testing days. Our students have done exceptionally well in previous CAPT testing and we hope to continue that tradition!   If you have any questions concerning CAPT, please feel free to contact your student’s guidance counselor, Dr. Bill Silva at extension 188, or me at 860-828-6577.