This blog focuses on sharing important information, classroom work, and photos taken throughout the week.
First Class Meetings - September 7th
Mark Ginsburg (BFA Dean) and Adam Parent (CPSC)
Classroom, After school clubs, etc.
Drama workshops preparing for the upcoming "The Addams Family"
PreCalc Station Review
The Mercury
The Mercury has started to publish new staff profiles, which you are welcome to highlight in this week's blog:
Welcome Wendy Finn by Rachel Ledoux
BFA's New Guidance Counselor: Stella Leach by Rachel Ledoux
Welcome Wendy Finn by Rachel Ledoux
BFA's New Guidance Counselor: Stella Leach by Rachel Ledoux
St. Albans Messenger Athlete of the Week
Congratulations Parker Daudelin!
Hometown Heros
Click here to read the Saint Albans Messenger article on BFA's own Hometown Hero: Larissa Hebert!
https://www.samessenger.com/news/hometownheroes/hometown-hero-larissa-hebert-educates-next-generation-of-journalists-and-poets/article_13e6abe0-2c86-11ed-a16b-539294517980.html
Fall Sports
Friday Football fun!
Bobwhite Volleyball
Comet Golf Team
Bobwhite Soccer
It is the policy of the Maple Run Unified School District that to receive a BFA diploma, students will meet or exceed proficiency-based requirements as outlined in the VT State Board of Education, Education Quality Standards Rule 2000 adopted April 5, 2014. (MRUSD Policy Code: D1)
Personal Learning Plan (PLP) – One completed Personal Learning Plan is required for each year a student attends BFA.
Community Service Hours – 10 hours minimum are required during senior year.
Required Courses for Graduation – 24-course credits (below)
English – 4 credits
Mathematics – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
Career Exploration - .5 credit
Health Education – .5 credit
Physical Education (PE)* – 1.5 credits
Personal Finance - .5 credit
Arts (Art, Music, Drama, or Dance) ** – 1 credit
Electives – remainder
Bobwhite Soccer
Senior Information:
Hello, Class of 2023,
I am writing to remind you of the ten (10) hour Community graduation requirement at Bellows Free Academy. As noted in the Program of Studies and guidance counselor checklist for graduation, all seniors must complete ten (10) hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Every senior must submit a pre-approved proposal form and a signed completion form. All forms must be submitted to me by May 20, 2023. To satisfy the requirement, students must volunteer to work for a nonprofit agency after school hours. Some examples of appropriate service include, but are not limited to, church service, Operation Happiness, camp counselor, Powderpuff game, serving elderly in need, the United Way, and many more.
Here are a few opportunities:
Franklin County Senior Center @ 75 Messenger Street
Saturday-September 17th
Contact Person: Sarah Quesnel
Email: squesnel@comcast.net
Phone: 1-802-524-5115 or cell 1-802-370-1744
Downtown Spooky Saturday
Saturday - October 29 (1pm-4pm)
Contact Person: Chip Sawyer
Email: c.sawyer@stalbansvt.com
Phone: (802) 524-1500 x259
Steeler Football Games
Saturdays
Contact Person: Jesse Remillard
Email: jesseremillard@yahoo.
Phone: 1 802-309-0579
Good Luck!
Mr. Murray
Room A102
Parent
Informational
Night
October 6th, 5- 6 pm
Parents and guardians,
Let’s partner together to help our students succeed!
Please join us to hear about the programs, opportunities, and supports offered here at BFA. Drop-in sessions will cover how to access your students scores/grades in PowerSchool, the ins and outs of Google Classroom, athletic & extracurricular options, student supports for health & well-being, planning for college, and more.
Save the Date: November 17th - 19th, Time TBA
PLP Update
During the third week of each month, advisory time will be set aside to work on PLPs. This year each section of the PLP has a timeline attached to help students stay on track. If a student doesn't finish the requirements during advisory or doesn't have advisory, it is still the student's responsibility to complete the assigned PLP section each month. Completion will be indicated on the student progress reports, report cards, and transcripts. A student will not progress to the next grade or graduate without this requirement being fulfilled. Reach out to your advisor or Mr. Mahabir with questions.Graduation Requirements
This section is from the BFA student handbook:It is the policy of the Maple Run Unified School District that to receive a BFA diploma, students will meet or exceed proficiency-based requirements as outlined in the VT State Board of Education, Education Quality Standards Rule 2000 adopted April 5, 2014. (MRUSD Policy Code: D1)
Personal Learning Plan (PLP) – One completed Personal Learning Plan is required for each year a student attends BFA.
- PLP completion will be represented on student transcripts as Pass or Fail
Community Service Hours – 10 hours minimum are required during senior year.
- Community Service Hours are performed in the senior year. There are specific guidelines that will be provided at that time.
Required Courses for Graduation – 24-course credits (below)
English – 4 credits
Mathematics – 3 credits
Science – 3 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
Career Exploration - .5 credit
Health Education – .5 credit
Physical Education (PE)* – 1.5 credits
Personal Finance - .5 credit
Arts (Art, Music, Drama, or Dance) ** – 1 credit
Electives – remainder
