BCHS Jag PRIDE Newsletter

Twenty years! Happy anniversary, BC! The 2023-2024 school year started with reminiscing with our staff about the history of BCHS. We are so lucky to have staff members that have been here the entire journey and could tell us of the school's start with just two grade levels, minimal trees, and a brand new community developing. The twenty years have brought us incredible celebrations, challenges, and also courageous opportunities. We are proud of our journey so far and are so excited for what is to come next at BCHS! The one thing that rings true is that BC cannot have "Everyone United" without YOU!

Our Paw Pride, PBIS program. We want to reward students for their BC Pride Characteristic behaviors.

Here are the details:

We are changing to “Be Classy” Cards

When a staff member seeing a student following the monthly goal OR a student who is going above and beyond, give them a Be Classy card. They will then fill it out and put it in the bowl at Ms. Susie's desk.

Each month, I will draw winners for our PAW PRIDE from there, there will be 10 winners a month.

August Goal:

BCHS Students will focus on the “R” Respect of the Behavior Matrix. Student will show respect by showing kindness to others, respecting others and school property and following school rules.

August Winners are:

Rackwitz, Philip

Saball, Emma

Conboy, Caiden

Torcuato, Kaya

Geisler Clark, Peyton

Sanchez Valenzuela, Antonio

Clark, Riley

Kreger, Jayden

Jokerst, Kyli

Petry, Chloe

September Goal: Having “R” respect for the restroom and the other people who use the restroom. We use the restroom for its intended purpose while also keeping it clean so all members have access and feel safe.

We are excited to share the success of our Freshman Assembly held on the first Friday of school hosted by BCHS Student Government. This event highlighted the core values of Jaguar PRIDE, and ways students can show PRIDE on our campus. PRIDE stands for Prepared, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Everyone United in all we do. Jaguar PRIDE is about building a culture and community of students who cooperate, collaborate, and come to school ready to learn and achieve their goals.

The Freshman Assembly was a remarkable opportunity for our newest members of the Jaguar family to understand and embrace the values that shape our school's culture. The assembly was designed to help our students realize the importance of embodying these principles not only in their academics but also in their interactions within the school community.

Prepared: Students were reminded of the significance of being well-prepared for school each day. We emphasized the value of active participation, completing assignments on time, and striving for excellence in all endeavors.

Respect: The assembly reinforced the importance of treating everyone with kindness, empathy, and respect. It also highlighted the value of recognizing the varied backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives that enrich our school community.

Integrity: Instilling a strong sense of integrity is crucial for fostering trust and responsibility within our students. We encourage students to take pride in themselves, their learning, and our school.

Discipline: Discipline is the foundation upon which success is built. Our assembly focused on the self-discipline required to manage time effectively, make positive choices, and persist in the face of challenges. By cultivating discipline, our students can achieve their goals and aspirations.

Everyone United: Our students were encouraged to view themselves as integral parts of a larger whole, fostering a sense of belonging and community spirit that extends beyond the classroom. When we are all united and work together as a positive and caring community, it creates a safe campus that sets the stage for all students to be successful in academics and during extracurricular activities.

From the classroom to the common areas, from lunchtime to restroom etiquette, the principles of PRIDE guide our students to exhibit exemplary behavior and set a positive example for others.

We believe that by embracing the essence of being a Boulder Creek Jaguar, our students will not only excel academically but also grow into responsible, empathetic, and resilient individuals. We look forward to a year filled with growth, achievement, and shared successes for all students!

DVUSD coordinated acclaimed motivational speaker and singer, Alex Boyé to speak to students from all high school and middle schools on August 24th. BCHS was lucky to have our very own BCHS assembly where nearly 500 Jaguars were able to hear his message to "Bend, Not Break" during Flex Time.

Alex Boyé is known for his uplifting message of "bend don't break," which encourages resilience, adaptability, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges. Through his music and personal stories, Alex captivated and inspired our students to embrace life's obstacles with courage and determination.

This unique opportunity promises to leave a lasting impact on our students, fostering a mindset of strength and growth.

We were so excited to have this opportunity for this assembly that encouraged resilience, adaptability, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

If you would like to see Alex Boyé's video for "Bend Not, Break," click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o1T_y81_DU

Hello BCHS Families,

This is the last week we will send out the weekly motto updates because we don't want to clutter your email inboxes. If you'd like to continue receiving the weekly student message, you can do so HERE. The motto for this week is:

What have you already decided about your day?

When we wake up in the morning, it is easy to get caught up in the rush of getting to school on time, or we may feel tired or stressed about an upcoming class or test and then carry these negative feelings throughout our day.

Finally, when the day is over, we look back and feel glad the day is behind us. It's like a mental good riddance, as if the day was bad. But was the day bad, or do we have a habit of thinking it was?

Confirmation bias is the tendency to interpret information in a way that supports our existing beliefs. If we already believe the day will be bad, we will notice things that support our belief. In other words, we will find reasons to stay in a bad mood. This can build and snowball until we don't even register the good moments that happen each day.

"Remember, we see the world not as it is but as we are.
Most of us see through the eyes of our fears or our limiting beliefs, or false assumptions."
- Robin Sharma

By changing our beliefs about the day, we can often change how we experience our day. The next time you wake up, take a few moments to think about what you are looking forward to today. If you forget to take a moment in the chaos of the morning, you can do this anywhere - on the bus, while walking in the halls, or while driving to school.

Today is filled with opportunities to have a good day. Stay on the lookout for those moments because you deserve a great day.

Be good to yourself,

Danna Evans
All Things E.Q.

© 2023 All Things E.Q., LLC
All rights reserved.

DVUSD held their first Fall media day in August! MAXPreps Live was there for their morning radio show, athletes had to do funny interviews, they were also able to meet with other DVUSD High Schools athletes!

Check out the new gym wrap that was just installed! Looking better than ever!

JALAC had their first meeting of the year! Student-Athletes had to complete Unit 1 of NFHS: What is a leader prior to the meeting in order to complete a few leadership activities in the meeting. Student-Athletes then chose their sister teams and are working on the details for our First Annual "Track-Or-Treat" (Details coming soon!)

We are using GOFAN for all home events!

Types of ticketing available

1. Single game tickets on GOFAN - https://gofan.co/app/school/AZ12766

2. Boulder Creek Student pass, online or in the bookstore for $30. Please add the athletic pass symbol to your students I.D. by having it re-printed at the Bookstore, prior to an event.

3. Family pass punch cards, $60 at the bookstore only. 20 punches per card, can use 1 or 20 punches at each event.

4. There are NO backpacks or water bottles allowed into any BCHS event. please plan accordingly.

Insta - @BCAthleticsjags

Facebook -@ Boulder Creek Athletics

JALAC Insta - @BCHSJALAC

First hour tardies are down 59% this year compared to 2022!! Amazing, Jags! BCHS students are taking pride in coming to school on time and are ready to learn!

Reduction in campus tardies have been a goal since last April for BCHS. This ensures that our students are on campus and in class so they don't miss essential class learning. We are so proud of our Jaguars as they are working hard to demonstrate this critical life skill! #JagPRIDE

DVUSD grade enhancement has made an impact on many BCHS students! By demonstrating proficiency on state assessments (ACT, ACT ASPIRE, and AZSci), students have had grades enhanced by one letter grade dependent on the proficiency level. This year BCHS had 670 student semester grades enhanced because students did well on state testing! This raises students' GPAs and can help with post-secondary college scholarships and school/program admittance. Great job, Jaguars! Work each and every day to bring up your grades and to ensure that you are doing your very best-- this will help you be prepared for state testing in the spring!

Information on the 2023-2024 Grade Enhancement process will be coming soon!

Mr. McNulty and Mrs. Newton are a team of BCHS Government teachers that are making great strides in their Professional Learning Community work. During the 90 minute early release collaboration time each Friday, they share insights, exchange strategies, and brainstorm innovative solutions to enhance student learning. They consistently gather and analyze common assessment data to identify trends and patterns in student performance. This data-driven approach enables them to pinpoint areas of strength and areas in need of improvement. By focusing on actionable data, they can tailor instructional strategies and interventions to address individual student needs effectively.

Their dedicated efforts in developing common formative assessments and closely monitoring student progress has resulted in a positive impact on student achievement during the first weeks of school. This collaborative spirit fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among teachers at BCHS. Most importantly, this scientific, standardized approach allows for more accurate insights into student learning and facilitates data-driven decision-making to help ALL BCHS students achieve at their highest levels!

BCHS teachers, Mr. Baxley, Mr. Jordan, and Mrs. Baldwin were recognized in the inaugural cohort of the ASU Impact Corps of the Helios Decision Center for their incredible work in building incredible student success in college level engineering after BCHS!

From the Helios Center Impact Report Volume 1:

"After identifying a group of schools whose graduates showed particularly high rates of university success in individual subjects, we reached out to learn more about what was happening at those schools that may be contributing to these high rates of success. From there, we connected with this group of 12 teachers who were most directly connected to these subjects at their schools.

Since interviewing and in most cases observing and visiting their classrooms, we invited them to become the Inaugural Cohort of the ASU Impact Corps. Their stories are highlighted in this catalog, and they are serving as mentors to other educators and schools in Arizona." (9)

"Boulder Creek High School (BCHS) shows a very high rate of success in 100 & 200-level engineering courses at the state's public universities. Bachelor's degrees in engineering are also one of the

most popular choices for BCHS graduates from the past 5 years, both in degrees completed and in declared majors. This case study focus on an instructional team approach between two engineering

teachers, Mr. Andrew Jordan & Mr. Donald Baxley, and one of the school’s math teachers, Ms. Juliette Baldwin." (14)

We are so incredibly proud of our teachers, students, and their amazing success! Congratulations, Mr. Baxley, Mr. Jordan, and Mrs. Baldwin!

You can learn more about the ASU Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence Impact Stories here: https://decisioncenter.asu.edu/sites/default/files/2023-06/ImpactStories_spreads.pdf

Our very own BCHS Class of 2018 Alumni, Paityn Lauzon, is the first featured DVUSD Portrait of a Graduate! Please check out her story-- it's amazing! Congratulations, Paityn. We are so incredibly inspired and proud of you! #JagPRIDE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7v1kSWXJz8

Early Childhood Education and Education Professions students took to the stage in the BCHS auditorium to learn the critical and essential skills of CPR and First Aid. Students received hands on training and their certification in the life savings skills. Thank you to BCHS teachers, Ms. Medic and Mr. Erickson on coordinating and leading your students in this important learning.

We are so grateful for our Parent Association. To help staff get ready for kids, they treated us to a lunch in July. And then we were also treated to a wonderful Hawaiian lunch in August! Our Parent Association also is working on collecting funds to send to public schools in Hawaii impacted by the devastating Maui fire. We are so grateful for the support and the community spirit of our amazing parents!

Our Parent Association is always looking for membership to do amazing things for our students and staff! Please reach out to Beverly Jones about supporting BCHS through our Parent Association! bcjagparents@gmail.com

BC Jaguar PRIDE means that our Jaguars are Prepared, Respectful, have Integrity, are Disciplined, and show that Everyone is united! To ensure a safe, focused, and positive learning environment, we PRIDE expectations with students on Thursday in second period.

• This includes our expectation that students keep their cellphones on silent mode in their backpack so students can properly engage in learning.
• Students should be prepared with a fully charged iPad each day and any other items required for class to help with their success.
• It is also critical that students are in class and on time to be present for learning which is critical for their success.
• We also expect our students to be respectful of classrooms, school and personal property each and every day.

Please review our BCHS PRIDE expectations in our Student/Parent Handbook . Taking time to show Jaguar PRIDE is important as we work toward our mission of providing “a safe learning environment with rigorous academic opportunities for all students to graduate as productive, responsible, and contributing citizens!”

Congratulations to our employees of the month!

Certified Employee of the Month: Mariniellie Ferrer, Student Government Sponsor and Spanish Teacher

Classified Employee of the Month: Wendy Swenson, Attendance Clerk

Thank you for making BCHS AMAZING! #JagPride

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