The Defender Bulletin(Sept '24)
September 2024
September 2: Labor Day, No School
September 3: Girls Basketball Workouts Begin
September 5: DLI Block Party @ Woodland Park (5-7pm)
September 18: Freshman Academy Commitment to Graduation Ceremony
September 16-20: Spirit Week for Homecoming
September 19 & 20: Underclassmen (9th-11th grade) Pictures
September 19: Homecoming Parade
September 20: Homecoming Football Game
September 20: Progress 1 Grade Report
September 23: Senior ACT Bootcamp
October 9: ACT (Seniors) *must have already signed up*
October 16: PSAT (10th & 11th graders) *must have already signed up*
For athletics games and other dates, bookmark the BSHS Calendar
No Pass/No Drive Forms
To request your No Pass No Drive form, you must complete the bit.ly or scan the QR code on the signs in the hallways or at the Registrar's office. We will email your student email when the form is ready for pick up.
Attendance Reminders
Please turn in a Dr/Appointment or Parent note if your student has missed school within 3 days of your student's return. Notes can be:
Emailed to BSHSattendance@fayette.kyschools.us
Digitally Submitted to this Google Form
Dropped off to Attendance Box outside of Room 301.
Accreditation Survey
BSHS is accredited by Cognia just like the other schools in FCPS. Cognia accredits primary and secondary schools throughout the United States and internationally. This is an accreditation year for BSHS. Please complete the survey below as we gather data for this process. The first link will allow you to take the survey in English, Spanish, Mandarin (simplified), or Arabic.
If you prefer to take the survey in a language not available on the Cognia website, please use the link below to answer the questions. You must right-click on your screen and choose the language you prefer.
https://bit.ly/BSHSSurvey24Multi
Please complete the survey by September 15, 2024, to allow us time to collect and organize the data. Your participation is pivotal as we work together to help your child(ren) succeed!
Directions to translate survey into Swahili
Directions to translate survey into Portuguese
Directions to translate survey into Nepali
Seal of Arts Excellence (Seniors)
Fayette County Public Schools recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate an advanced level of specialization in a visual and performing arts discipline. Students earning the Seal of Arts Excellence receive:
- A medal to wear at their graduation ceremony (in compliance with the regalia guidelines)
- An emblem on their high school diploma; and
- A notation on their transcript.
The Seal of Arts Excellence -- first offered to the Class of 2024 -- allows seniors to make concrete connections between their artistic endeavors and the FCPS focus on high levels of achievement, cultural competence, and preparation for the future. The portfolio should represent a student’s best work throughout their high school experience and showcase how the arts truly embody an "Education Beyond Expectation."
Intent to Apply Due November 1st
For more information visit the website or contact noelle.mcgill@fayette.kyschools.us
Pathways to Purpose - CCR
Are you ready to explore your passions and unlock your potential? Join us for Restorative Circles for College & Career Readiness happening every second Monday of the month, starting October 14th.
These sessions, held in the Library during Advisory, will provide you with valuable insights, support, and guidance as you navigate your academic journey and prepare for your future.
Don't miss out! Sign up now using the link: bit.ly/pathwaystopurpose
Let's discover your path together!
Angela Sanchez Cortazar Presents Research at The National Institute of Health
Angela Sanchez Cortazar, one of our UK Diversity Healthcare Scholars, conducted research at UK all summer then traveled to present her findings at The National Institute of Health in Maryland in early August. She was the first in the state to participate in the NIH’s STEP-UP summer program.
UK Diversity Healthcare Community Partners Earn the Golden Apple Award
At the State of the Schools Breakfast, FCPS awarded our UK Diversity Healthcare community partners the Golden Apple Award. Several former BSHS students who are now studying healthcare at UK come back every year to volunteer as mentors or Ambassadors to the College of Health Sciences. Pictured below on the right is Emmy Pryor who graduated in 2022. Also pictured, Dr. Randa Remer and Layne Singer.
Kenja Shows Sheep at the Kentucky State Fair
Kenja, one of our students who also attends Locust Trace AgriScience Center, showed sheep at The Kentucky State Fair last week as part of FFA. Kenja and her sheep, Buck, won 5th place in Market! Just one example of our awesome students doing awesome things! We are thankful for the extra opportunities our students have though the FCPS Career & Technical Centers like Locust Trace
