FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE 

December 2024 

Fall 2024 Parent Note Final Exams 

IT IS REQUIRED that this form be filled out by Monday, December 16th at noon.  Any student leaving or entering the building during the final dates must have the absence pre-arranged by parent by filling out the digital 2024 Fall Parent Note Form which is also due by Monday, December 16th at noon. This link is available on the school website.  Students are not permitted in and out privileges, which means they cannot leave and come back in the same day.

https://forms.gle/oJUivDxWM5Bw32yD7

Wolf Quest Info

August 6th 11-3 Open House- This is simply a time for students to walk the building and find lockers. Feel free to come and go as you please during this time.

August 7th, 3 PM to 6 PM- Wolf Quest, Parent Information Night- This will be a self-guided and self paced activity, so you will be able to spend as much or as little time as you would like (except for FASFA). Please feel free to arrive and leave whenever works for you:

Parents will be able to scan QR codes (each topic will be clearly labeled as you move through the school)with their phones and speak directly with teachers about these topics in the following locations:

Planning for the Future – Located in the Main North-South Hallway (centered around Mrs. Swan and Miss McGinley)- Covering graduation pathways, vocational opportunities, Dual Credit, state testing.

Attendance Policies- Located in the Northeast Hallway (Centered around Ms. Mikulich and Miss McGinley’s room) Covers the new attendance policies in detail.

FASFA Application Information and Assistance (Starts at 4:30)- Cafeteria, designated especially for senior parents

Colleges and military- Small gym- Talk directly to representatives from these institutions about opportunities.

Incentive Programs- Located in the Southeast Hallway (Centered around Mr. Chant and Mrs. Fortenberry) Learn more about Student in Good Standing, ISP, Blended Wednesday, Lunch Help, and Final Waivers.

Getting Involved- Main Gym and back commons- Discover all the opportunities to participate in clubs and activities.

Skyward Assistance-Main office with Mrs. Moreno and Mrs. Saco.

Ipad pick up. Room 186 (across from Miss McGinley) Students will be able to pick up new ipads! Please bring your old ipad to exchange. You will be able to buy cases (which you need to pick up the new ipad as well).

This is our first time trying something new. We wanted to try and give you one night where you could gain a ton of information without taking repeated time from your busy schedules.

Please feel free to bring your student!

Attendance
Please remember the emphasis on attendance this year. There is a maximum of four parent excused absences per semester.

Phone Policy
In accordance with state law, students are not allowed to have phones out during classroom instruction.

Registration
Please make sure you are registering using our new Skyward system as soon as possible. https://skyward.iscorp.com/PorterTWPSDINStuSTS

Please let me know if you have any questions or need any clarity. I hope to see you all next week.

BGHS College Fair

BGHS College Fair

Wednesday, August 7th

2pm – 6pm

New Student Absence Policy

New Student Absence Policy: 

• PTSC has three types of absences: Excused, Parent/Guardian Verified, and Unexcused
• If a parent/guardian notifies the school on the day of the absence, a student can have up to 4 days per semester of parent/guardian verified absences.
• Parents/guardians can use the parent/guardian verified absences allotted for necessary absences that can include illnesses that don’t require a visit to the doctor.
• Excused absences are defined in the quick reference sheet and include an illness verified with a physician’s dated statement.
• These policies were developed based on state law, as illustrated in PTSC policy, and in collaboration with Porter County Juvenile Services and Judge DeBoer as they join Indiana lawmakers in working to set attendance expectations for all Indiana students of missing 10 or fewer school days per year.

Technology Enhancements at BGHS!

Harmony to Skyward Qmlativ Transition

We have upgraded our student information system from Harmony 3 to Skyward Qmlativ. This change will require new login credentials to access our revamped Skyward Family Access portal. On Wednesday, July 24, emails were sent from our Skyward system containing your new username and a link to create your password. Please set up your account promptly to be ready for online registration, which opens on Monday, July 29. If you do not receive your login details, kindly contact your school’s office on or after Monday, July 29 when they return to verify your email address in our records.

Student iPads Upgrade

Additionally, we are pleased to inform you that we will upgrade all student iPads to the new 10^th generation iPad for the upcoming school year. These new iPads will be covered by an AppleCare which will greatly expedite and improve the repair process. However, this upgrade necessitates the use of specific approved protective cases. For details about the new iPad repair process and to view the list of approved cases, please visit the following links:

• iPad Repair Process
• Approved Case List