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Principal: DeLores Lucas
Location: 15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket, VA, United States

Phone: 571-261-4400

Facebook: facebook.com/BattlefieldHighSchoolPWCS

Instagram: @battlefieldhighschool_bobcats

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Students are encouraged to arrive to school in time to move through the scanner system and get to class prior to the tardy bell ringing. We have monitored students entering through the scanners and there is plenty of time for all students to make to class on time. These tardies can result in warnings, after school detention, or parking pass restrictions (for student drivers).

This is a friendly reminder that our Attendance Office requires 24 to 48 hours to update student attendance. For example, if a parent makes a request on Thursday, January 4, 2024, you can expect to see the student's attendance updated no later than Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about attendance:

• Are vacations and family trips excusable? Family trips and vacations are not excusable and will be marked as unexcused.
• What information do I need to include when I am requesting that my student's tardy or absence be excused. If you are emailing our attendance office (BFHS-Attendance@pwcs.edu), include the full legal name of your student and/or their student ID number, and the reason for the tardy or absence. If you are using ParentVUE, the reason for the absence must be included in your request. ParentVUE is only for ALL day absences only and cannot be used for tardies.
• What information do I need to include when I am requesting an early dismissal? To request an early dismissal, email our attendance office (BFHS-Attendance@pwcs.edu) at least an hour in advance. Include your student's full legal name and/or their student ID number, and the reason for the early dismissal. This is the most efficient and preferred way for your student to be dismissed early.
• Are there school days during which "nothing is going on" (e.g. the days leading up to a break) or your student reports that it is a "skip day" and it is okay to keep my student at home? There are no days in which "nothing is going on" or skip days. Unless your student is missing school for an excusable reason (e.g. illness, medical appointment), they should be in school every day right up through the first day of final exams.
• Can my student be excused from school immediately before or after a break--like winter break? Regulation 724-1: Attendance and Excuses does not allow schools to excuse absences immediately before or after a break.

Attention Current 9th-10th grade Battlefield Students and Families! Want to learn more about the CASIIT (Center for Applied Sciences, Interactive, and Information Technology) Specialty Program? Please join us for our virtual Information Night Thursday, January 11th from 7:00-8:00 PM. You will hear from CASIIT teachers and students regarding their experience with this outstanding program and what it has to offer all students. We will see you there! Here is the web address to join.

The Specialty Program Application Portal (for all programs except the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts) will close on February 1, 2024. Learn more about the Specialty Program Application Process. and available application help sessions.

Application deadlines:

• December 14, 2023 - Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) (deadline has passed)

• February 1, 2024 - All other Specialty Programs (transfer, transport, and site-based programs) and Governor's School @ Innovation Park
  
  

Late applications will not be considered.

Specialty Program information nights were held in the fall and offered an overview of each program and the application process. A session recording is posted on the linked website. Program specific information nights are held at each high school.

Students and parents/guardians with questions about Battlefield’s CASIIT program should contact program coordinator Mrs. Hostutler at hostutml@pwcs.edu.

Thursday, January 11: Flexes 7 and Advisory

This is a reminder that Boys & Girls State Applications are due January 19, 2024 at 2:15 PM.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: Virginia Boys State and Girls State are immersive programs designed to provide the opportunity for attendees to gain hands-on experience in one of three areas of government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) as well as at the town/local level. Attendees are organized into towns where they join political parties, run for local and state-wide offices, participate in simulated government experiences, and learn the innerworkings of our political system. During the program attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and meet local and State government officials. Attendees come away from the program with a deep understanding of the functions of government, cultivate leadership skills and develop pride in American citizenship. Programs are only open to rising Seniors (those currently in their third year of high school, graduating in 2025).

Battlefield Junior ROTC would like to congratulate Yashvir Sabharwal on winning the Sons of the American Revolution essay contest. This Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is presenting Cadet Sabharwal with the SAR Enhanced JROTC Program Bronze Medallion and a $100.00 Scholarship for his essay's placing at the local level. His essay has been nominated for the state competition, and we wish him the best of luck in receiving scholarships at the state level.

Senior Grad Party tickets are on sale now for $50.

Price will increase to $60 on February 15th.

Tickets can be purchased online at this website.

Bobcat Community, The Battlefield Journalism students are looking to share your good news, community events, business spotlights, achievements, community heroes, and novelty stories. Send your stories worth sharing to bridgej@pwcs.edu.

• donovacm@pwcs.edu
• clarkkr@pwcs.edu
• mccalltt@pwcs.edu
• finnkl@pwcs.edu

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