Attendance
As we gear up for the final stretch, we want to stress the importance of keeping up school attendance. Regular attendance plays a crucial role in your child's academic success, especially as we near the end of the school year.
Why School Attendance is Important:
Consistent attendance not only helps students stay on track with their learning but also significantly influences their overall academic performance. Being present in class allows students to actively engage with the material being taught, participate in discussions, and seek help when needed. By attending school regularly, students establish a routine that enhances their focus, comprehension, and retention of information.
School attendance is strongly correlated with good grades. Research shows that students who have high attendance rates tend to achieve higher grades compared to those with poor attendance records. Regularly attending school ensures that students have the opportunity to fully grasp concepts, complete assignments on time, and participate in assessments to showcase their knowledge and skills.
In April, we are excited to celebrate the 150th day of school with students who have maintained an attendance rate of 96% or higher. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and commitment to their education.
9th
The 9th-grade team is working on scheduling meetings with students who have received three or more failing grades and arranging parent conferences to discuss strategies for improvement. In addition, the team has been actively engaging with parents to encourage their children to attend tutoring sessions. Parents have been informed of the tutoring options available and have been advised that their children can now log in and out of the tutoring center. Furthermore, the team has been notifying parents via email if their child is receiving one or more failing grades. Parents have also been apprised of their child's academic performance, including earning a GPA of 4.0, 3.0, or higher, or a GPA of 2.0 or higher. These initiatives are intended to foster a culture of academic excellence and ensure that students receive the support they need to succeed. The 9th-grade team remains committed to helping students achieve their full potential and working collaboratively with parents to achieve this goal.
10th Grade
All students have been programmed for 11th grade and can view their classes in Academic Plan in Aeries. Students have been notified of summer school. The 10th grade counselors are very proud of students who completed a Health or PE class during Spring Break at Assurance Learning. We had a total of 70 students complete either Health or PE! We are also excited for students taking advantage of Birmingham summer school. Classes are in Aeries and if a student needs to make up additional classes they will be referred to Assurance Learning Academy, email registrations will be sent in the next few weeks so please CHECK YOUR EMAILS.
11th Grade
Counselors met with all their students last month to discuss their graduation/A-G status and program for senior year. This summer is our last opportunity to make up credits before senior year. Therefore, any students who are not on track for graduation and/or A-G will need to attend summer school. The school year is coming to an end fast, it is important that all students pass their classes with Cs or above to ensure they are on track for graduation and four year universities. We are cheering you on!
12th Grade
Seniors are in the homestretch! Just 30 more days until graduation! Counselors have sent out notices through email and will soon be mailing letters home to notify parents if their student is in danger of not graduating due to grades from the 2nd progress report. If you receive the notice, please encourage your student to talk to their teachers and do what they can to improve their grades in the next month. Your student should also have been notified if they need to appeal to participate in the graduation ceremony due to attendance. As a reminder, appeals are due to Ms. Franco by May 10th!! LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. We're almost at the end! We believe in our seniors and are here to support them during their last month of high school!!
10TH GRADE NEWS (CLASS OF 2026)
CAPA AT UCSB OPPORTUNITY
Apply to a 3 day/2 night Free summer program at UCSB We are looking for current 10th grade students interested in learning about college and careers. This program will allow students to learn about themselves while experiencing dorm life at UCSB.
Deadline extended to April 26th
APPLY HERE: bit.ly/summercapa
DECISION DAY CELEBRATION
All seniors are invited to celebrate their decisions for life after high school be it college, vocational program, military or employment Let’s Celebrate. Our Decision Day Celebration will take place on May 1st in the Ramirez Soccer field during lunch through to academy period. Students will be able to enjoy themselves with activities, music, food and giveaways. This is a Senior Only event See You There!
Need to speak with a College or Career Counselor?
Schedule an appointment using the links below.
Wendy Quiñonez
College Counselor (Last Names A-L)
w.quinonez@birminghamcharter.com
Schedule Meeting:
Erika Lopez
College Counselor (Last Names M-Z)
er.lopez@birminghamcharter.com
Schedule Meeting:
Angela Zook
Career Counselor
Schedule Meeting:
Remember to follow us on Instagram: @bcchs.college
HOW TO GET A WORK PERMIT
STEP 1:
Student must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA (All grades of C or higher) to qualify for work permit.
STEP 2:
Download B1-1 Work Permit Application
*Click B1-1 Application link and download a copy at home or come to the Blue & Gold Center to pick one up.
STEP 3:
Fill out the B1-1 Work Permit Application and have your parent and employer sign it.
*No digital signatures/scanning permitted*
STEP 4:
Return the B1-1 Work Permit Application filled out and signed back to school. Drop-in, no appointment necessary.
- To: Mrs. Margie Curtis
- Where: Blue & Gold Center
- When: Monday - Friday
- Time: Between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
STEP 5:
Either Mrs. Curtis or Mrs. Zook will print your work permit.
*Student must be present to sign the work permit
