The Pirate Report (8/25-8/31)

Belton High School Families,

We had a great first week here at Belton High School!

At Belton High School, we all belong to One ship One CREW. The principles of CREW are Character, Respect, Excellence, and Worth. We will work to use these principles in what we do to navigate toward our common goal: the growth and achievement of our students. The entire BHS team will commit to supporting all students using the principles of CREW.

Through this newsletter, The Pirate Report, we will share updates, important dates and information, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved. Prior newsletters will be linked at the bottom of the page.

Please read the newsletter below for important information about the upcoming week and back-to-school. Previous weeks' newsletters can be found at the bottom.

Thank you,

Mr. Kensinger

High School Principal

Students must be in compliance with the Missouri requirements for school immunizations. The Cass County Health Department is scheduled to come to BHS to on August 28th offer shots required for students.Students will be excluded from school beginning on Tuesday 9/2 if their immunization record is not complete.

• Phone: (816) 489-7500 Ext. 6436
• Email: ahoover@bsd124.org

Arrival Times

• Bus Riders: will be dropped off at Door #1 (Main Entrance). Doors will open at 7:15 AM and students will remain in the commons until 7:25.
• Car Riders: should be dropped off at Door #5 (East Entrance by baseball fields). Doors will open at 7:25 AM. Please do not drop students off early.
• Student Drivers: must park in assigned parking space and enter at Door #20 (Fieldhouse Entrance). Doors will open at 7:25 AM.

Dismissal Time

• The last block of the day ends at 2:45 PM.
• Students should be off campus or waiting outside for their bus/ride by 2:55 PM.
• After 2:55 PM, students must be under the supervision of BHS Staff for a sanctioned purpose (event, practice, game, tutoring, Student Success Center, etc.)
• Parents/Guardians contacting the attendance office to dismiss their student must do so prior to 2:30. After 2:30, the student will be dismissed at 2:45 by the bell.

Under the new policy, no personal device can be used by students at any point in the school day, from arrival to dismissal. This includes passing periods and lunch time. This rule applies to “personal electronic communication devices."

This update ensures BSD #124 is in alignment with a Missouri law that was recently passed, Senate Bill 68, Section 162.207. Students can keep their device with them, but it must be out of sight and cannot be used at any time.

However, there is an exception to this rule in case of emergencies, or for some other special circumstances. Our school handbook has been updated to reflect the changes, please take some time to familiarize yourself with our policies: beltonschools.org/family.

Please join us in embracing the new policy and help make our classrooms places of deep learning where all students can concentrate.

• Students driving to Yeokum must obtain a BHS Parking Pass (See below)
• Student drivers cannot allow other students to ride in their vehicle
• All traffic laws must be obeyed
• Students not abiding by the expectations and traffic laws will be subject to a disciplinary referral and/or driving privileges to Yeokum revoked
• Students are to go straight to/from Yeokum. Students not traveling directly to/from Yeokum will lose driving privileges.

• Do you know the requirements for graduation? 26 credits.
• Do you know how many credits your student currently has? Ask your counselor or academy assistant principal to print you a work copy of your transcript to review.

• Students must maintain 90% attendance to be eligible for course credit.
• When students fall below 90% attendance, they must complete make up sessions in Student Success Center (SSC).
• Students who do not complete their make up sessions may be assigned No Credits (NCs) on their transcript. See Student Handbook.
• Attendance checks every 30 days. Make up sessions assigned if below 90% attendance.
• Must have 90% overall attendance (per semester)

• Begins August 25th
• Monday-Thursday 3:00-4:15 PM in Room 412/414
• Saturdays 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (dates TBD)
• Activity bus available @ 4:15 PM
• After school snack provided
• Math tutoring available

Belton High School is a closed campus. No outside food deliveries will be accepted. Deliveries will be turned away.

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