Biddeford Center of Technology

Dear Students and Parents,

It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the first quarter. On November 1, we will hold parent-teacher conferences. Each of our instructors will send parents information regarding meeting times. Information specific to parent conferences will be sent to you, but please be on the lookout for an invitation.

ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING ON NOV 7

Based on a recommendation from the City of Biddeford, the School Committee voted to provide asynchronous learning for students who attend Biddeford High School (Grades 8-12) and Biddeford Regional Center of Technology on Election Day- Tuesday, November 7th. We hope this early notification will allow for advance planning.

We expect a high voting turnout with the current ballot of the mayor, school construction bond, and other important referendum items leaving parking at a premium. In addition, the current renovation on the campus does not allow for the usual handicapped parking in the back lot near Tiger Gym. Students will not report to campus and access their asynchronous work through their Google Classrooms with directions provided by their respective teachers. Staff will continue to report to work and participate in professional development.

PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE

One of the unique characteristics of our school's programming is that each of our programs has a Program Advisory Committee. The committee is made up of industry representatives, a parent, current and past students, and college representatives. Committee members play multiple roles and the primary function is to advise us on current and future trends, equipment needs, internship, and work opportunities so that we are always focused on improvement and innovation. The committee meets at least twice a year. If you should receive an invitation, I encourage you to participate as your feedback is valuable. If you would like to participate, please contact your child's instructor. It is a great way to learn more about the intricacies of the program.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

At the end of each month, BRCOT instructors have the opportunity to nominate students to be recognized as the student of the month for their programs. When nominating students for this recognition, instructors are asked to choose students who demonstrate leadership, attendance, quality of work, reliability, responsibility, initiative, and academic performance at a very good or outstanding level.

The following students have been chosen as September’s students of the month:

• Hunter Rand, A.M. Manufacturing Technology

• Derrick Webber, AM Electrical

• Andy Indorf, AM Business Academy

• Ian Lamarre, PM Business Academy

• Rawan Ahmed, AM Legal Studies

• Regan Ambrose, AM CNA

• Ava Cote, PM CNA

• Emily Troegner, Introduction to Education

• Olivia Doyon, Teaching and Early Childhood

• Abrialla Feacher, Introduction to Medical Science

• Drayden Tukey, EMT

• Zach Poirier, AM Welding

• Alexis Moore - Business Basics Block 4

• Gabie Diggins- Business BAsics Block 5

• Lucas Dube, Engineering and Architectural Design

Each month, we will show pictures of our students in action at the COT. Please see below. Please feel free to contact us at any time at 282-1501.

Best wishes,

Paulette Bonneau, Director

Kim Bennett, Asst. Director

• Students attending BRCOT classes in the morning block need to be here by 8:25am and are dismissed at 10:40am.
  
  
• Students attending BRCOT classes in the afternoon block need to be here by 12:20pm and are dismissed at 2:25pm.
  
  
• If your child is a BHS bus student, per BHS request, they will remain at BRCOT until 2:45pm at which time they will be released for the busses at the high school. Transportation to and from BRCOT is arranged by the sending schools.

1. Go to www. biddefordschools.me or this link.
   
   
2. Click on Campus Student
   
   
3. Student Username is: Student Number, not Personal ID or State ID number. The Student ID Number is usually found under their birth date. It has 5 numbers.
   
   
4. Password is: First name initial, Last name initial, Date of Birth. For example, if a student was born on September 9, 2004, they enter ts090904
   
   
5. If this fails, please contact Jeani Reagan at 282-1501 or at jreagan@biddefordschools.me
   
   
6. If you are a BHS student, the school designation (upper right bar) from BHS to COT, or you will not see COT grades.

Note: If a student/parent forgets their sign-on information, after a few attempts you may get locked out. If this happens, contact Jeani Reagan (282-1501) for a reset.

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Email: paulette.b@biddefordschools.me
Website: https://www.biddefordschools.me/o/brct
Location: 10 Maplewood Avenue, Biddeford, ME, USA
Phone: 207-282-1501
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiddefordRegionalCenterOfTechnology