Holiday Hoops!

High School Girls Basketball is taking center court on Sunday, December 28 and Monday, December 29, as top-ranked high school girls basketball programs from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York compete in the Greater Northeast Girls Basketball Showcase at Braintree High School sponsored by Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree.

Competing schools include host Braintree High School, along with local community member Archbishop Williams High School, representing Massachusetts, as well as Capital Prep from Hartford, CT, Providence Classical (RI) and Christ The King from Lower Bronx, NY.

Showcase Match-up for Sunday, December 28:

5:00 pm Archbishop Williams vs. Providence Classical, RI
7:00 pm Braintree vs. Christ The King, NY

Showcase Match-ups for Monday, December 29:

4:00 pm Capital Prep, CT vs. Christ The King, NY
6:00 pm Braintree vs. Archbishop Williams

General Admission game-day tickets will be on sale 1 ½ hours prior to the start of the first contest each day. Ticket price is $ 8.00 per person and includes admission to both contests on that specific day.

For more information, or to purchase tickets in advance, please contact Braintree High School Athletic Director Michael Denise at (781) 848-4000 x2124.

Braintree Fund For Education

• BFFE 10th Annual Evening of Entertainment

• Friday, March 20, 2015 at Great Pond Hall (formerly Emerald Hall) at 7pm.

• It will be a Trivia Night with at least 10K in teacher grants as prizes.

Annual Braintree Athletic Association 5K Thanksgiving Race

Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 8:00 AM Start (7:45 AM Walkers)
A Great Community Event

Start and End at BHS
Registration 7:00 AM - BHS Cafeteria


EARLY RACE NUMBER PICKUP & REGISTRATION
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH FROM 6-8 PM AT BHS CAFETERIA


$22.00 until November 21st (online or mailed registration), $25.00 day of race


*TEE SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 500 REGISTERED RUNNERS ONLY*
Prize for top finishers in each age category

Checks Made Payable to: BHS Athletic Association
Mail to: Braintree High School, c/o Mike Denise, 128 Town Street, Braintree, MA 02184

Save $$$ - Register online @
https://www.racemenu.com/events/63081-15th-Annual-Braintree-Athletic-Association-Thanksgiving-Day-5K-Race-Walk

Mail-in Applications Available @ www.gpvillage.com/bhs

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Good morning,
On Saturday, November 29th at noon in the H Frederick Herget Gymnasium lobby, BHS will proudly induct its latest class into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Students and parents are invited for this ceremony, as it provides an opportunity to celebrate past successes and gain perspective as to the accomplishments possible as a high school athlete. All are welcome to attend.

Good Technology News!

Braintree to spend $254K on classroom technology
The purchases will provide iPads and computers, and will be funded by unpsent money from previously approved school projects. emailprintCOMMENT0 0

By Lane Lambert
The Patriot Ledger
Posted Nov. 6, 2014 @ 8:08 pm

BRAINTREE - The town’s schools soon will spend $254,000 for new classroom iPads and computers. The town council approved the purchases at Wednesday night’s regular meeting.

Superintendent Maureen Murray said the updated equipment is part of the district’s plan to fully install wireless Internet service in all nine schools and get ready to administer standardized state tests online. She told the council that classroom technology hasn’t been replaced in several years.

The purchases won’t involve extra, unbudgeted spending. Murray and Mayor Joseph Sullivan’s chief of staff- Michael Coughlin- said the $254,000 will be taken from unspent, previously approved bond money.
Murray said three contract bids for recent school improvements were lower than estimated, freeing up money for the technology. The council approved moving the leftover balances from those contract accounts.

The superintendent told the council that she aims to have full WiFi service in all schools by the end of 2016.
Since the successor to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System tests will eventually be completely online, “we need a network that can handle that,” Murray said.

Morrison Elementary and Ross Elementary are already fully wireless, thanks to federal grants. The high school, East and South middle schools and other four elementaries all have WiFi “hot spot” areas.

Sullivan said this summer that Braintree High School and the other six schools might get full WiFi for as little as $250,000 from the town, along with state and other grants.

But Braintree Electric Light Department general manager William Biggotti said then the cost is hard to estimate, since Internet technology will be installed in older buildings.
Reach Lane Lambert at llambert@ledger.com or follow him on Twitter @LLambert_Ledger.

PARCC Questions

Folks,
As many of you have heard, the state is exploring the implementation of the PARCC assessment. This year, students in other schools within the district will be taking PARCC, but at the high school our students will still be taking MCAS. The Class of 2018, our current freshmen class, will still need to pass the MCAS in order to receive a diploma from BHS. In time, even the high school could be implementing PARCC as its competency determination exam, so parents should begin to educate themselves on the topic. The following link will bring you to a website that can help you develop a better understanding of PARCC and of the process the state has been using to explore this exam.

http://parcconline.org/for-parents

November 4, 2014- No School

Dear BHS Parents and Students,
The Braintree School Committee voted at its meeting held on Monday evening, October 6th, to close school for all students on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4th. As a result, BHS will not be running classes on November 4th and students will have no school.

Please plan accordingly. Thank you.

School Lunches 2014-2015

I hope everyone has had a nice relaxing summer!
The School Nutrition Department is looking forward to serving the students and staff delicious and nutritious meals again this school year, all served with a smile.
The prices for lunch have changed for the 2014-2015 school year.

Students:

Elementary $2.50
Middle $2.75
High $2.75 ($3.00 for the salad bar)

Free and reduced price lunches ($.40) available for students who qualify.

Breakfast prices are still $1.00 for all schools (free or reduced price of $.30 for those who qualify).

Town of Braintree 2014 – 2015 Bus Routes
Braintree High School
Bus A – 7:02 a.m. Middle at River. River at Lemoyne. Middle at Cleveland. Middle at Harrison. Union at Winslow. Cleveland at Bradley. Councill on Aging lot.
Bus B – 7:00 a.m. Commercial at Magnolia. Commercial at Wilkins. Shaw at Allen. Front at Hobart. Front at Oak St. E.
Bus C – 7:00 a.m. Hayward, across from Ross School. 265 Hayward St. Marietta at Dewey. Dewey at Shaw. Howard at Skyline. Hayward at Ross School.
Bus D – 7:00 a.m.. Hayward at Hobart. Hayward at Shaw. Shaw at Nelson.
Bus E – 7:00 a.m. Union St. at Powder Hill. Union at Robbie. Union at Alexander. Commercial at Elm Knoll. Commercial at Prescott. Bellevue at Cliff. Bellevue at Stetson. Stetson at Liberty. Union at Trotter’s Green. Union at Miller.
Bus G – 7:00 a.m. Hawthorn at Home Park. Washington at Loretta. Washington at Fairfield. Common at Cavanaugh. Worthington Cir at Howie. Howie at Acorn Cir. Howie at Walnut.
Bus H – 7:00 a.m. Arthur at Beechwood. Arthur at Audubon. Quincy Ave. at Pleasantview.
Bus I – 7:00 a.m. Elm at Elmlawn. Elm at Lowell. Elm at Stedman.
Bus J – 6:55 a.m. Liberty at Norfolk. Liberty at Middle. Middle at Woodland. Middle at Doris. Middle at Norfolk. Middle at Lisle.
Bus L – 7:05 a.m. 414 John Mahar Hwy. Pearl at Fountain. Pearl at Kendall. Plain at Bregoli. Plain at Harness. Pearl at Cherry. Liberty at Pearl. Liberty at Plain. Liberty at Poulos. Liberty at Messina Woods Dr. 861 Liberty. Liberty at Sun Valley. 972 Liberty.
Bus M – 6:55 a.m. Grove at Plain. Grove at Grove Cir. 371 Grove St. 407 Grove St. 444 Grove St. Grove at O’Toole. Grove at Birch. 525 Grove St. Birch at Angela. Birch at Forest. Forest at Liberty. Peach at Moreland.
Bus N – 6:58 a.m. Washington at Hancock St. Washington at Highland Apts. Washington at Hill View. Washington at South St. Washington at Main. Washington at Water St.
Bus O – 6:56 a.m. Grove at Sunnyside. Grove at Hanna Niles. Liberty at Proctor. Liberty at Michele. Liberty at St. Clare’s Church. Liberty at Peach. Liberty at Oakden. Liberty at Braemore. Milton at Washington. Washington at Arbutus. Washington at Bellevue.
Bus P – 7:00 a.m. 44 E. Division St. Liberty at Liberty Ridge. Liberty at Albee. 1672 Liberty St. 1559 Liberty St. Liberty at Canavan. Wildwood at Drake. Wildwood at Highlands School. Wildwood at Sheraton. 34 Park Ave. Kimball at Peach. 97 Pond St.
Bus Q – 7:00 a.m. McCusker at Commercial.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 19
FINAL EXAM
9:30-11:00 Mathematics

FINAL EXAM
11:45-1:15 English

Friday, June 20
9:15 Start of homeroom/distribution of schedules
9:20 Students will be dismissed from homeroom

FINAL EXAM
9:30-11:00 Social Studies

FINAL EXAM
11:45-1:15 Science

Monday, June 23
FINAL EXAM
7:45-9:15 Foreign Language
9:30-11:10 Make-up exams in the Media Center

NO LUNCH WILL BE SERVED TODAY
11:00-11:40 Café is open for seating only

FINAL EXAM
11:45-1:15 Make-up exams in the Media Center
Last day for Freshmen!

Tuesday, June 24
Last day for Sophomores, Juniors & Faculty

Senior Class of Local CBS

Please join us in watching our seniors say goodbye to BHS and good morning to all of Boston.

http://boston.cbslocal.com/video/10193890-morning-message-for-may-23-2014-braintree-high-school-seniors/#

PTO Wednesday

Just a reminder that the BHS PTO has a meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, at 7PM in the BHS Media Center. The main topic will be prom season and the town & school's expectations for students. BHS housemasters and School Resource Officer Fahey will be present to answer questions and address concerns.

In addition, the BHS PTO is seeking new board members for next year. Interested parents can contact the Headmaster's Office at 848-4000 for additional information and contacts.

Project Prove & Alternatives Fundraiser!

Please follow the link below if you are interested in contributing to a fundraiser benefitting two of BHS' specialized programs: Project Prove & Alternatives. 

http://www.crowdrise.com/provealternatives/fundraiser/jameslee2

A group of faculty members have committed to running on behalf of these programs in the upcoming Falmouth Road Race.  Both programs strengthen our educational community and provide tremendous opportunities to our students.

Thank you,
Jim Lee

SEPAC Marathon Run

B.F.F.E. Marathon Run for S.E.P.A.C.

The Braintree Fund for Education (B.F.F.E.) is partnering with the Braintree Special Education Parent Advisory Council (S.E.P.A.C.) to raise much needed funds in an effort to further the mission of the SEPAC organization.  The Braintree SEPAC is a parent volunteer organization that works in collaboration with the Braintree Public Schools on behalf of all students in the community with developmental, physical, emotional and learning challenges.  The SEPAC’s mission is to act as a resource to parents of these students and advocates for children and families in Braintree on an ongoing basis.  There are over 1,100 students in the community educated with the assistance of an Individualized Education Plan or “I.E.P.”.  The IEP provides the supports and services necessary for students to be successful in their school environment and to become active, productive members of the community in their adulthood.

My name is Kristen Zechello and I am a member of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council Board.  I will be participating in the 118^th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2014 in an effort to raise funds as well as awareness and acceptance of all students with challenges in Braintree.  Your donation will assist our organization in continuing to offer relevant workshops for parents and professionals, award a scholarship annually to a special needs graduating senior and organize a celebratory event each spring called the Community Inclusion Awards.  This award is presented to members of our community, perhaps a student, coach, employer, teacher, parent or community member who fosters the ideals of inclusion of all.  Please consider making a tax deductible donation via the on-line fundraising site at:

www.crowdrise.com/bffemarathonrunforsepac

You may also mail a check made payable to BFFE to:

Braintree High School

Attn: SEPAC

128 Town Street

Braintree, MA 02184

 

Help Braintree Families Go The Extra Mile!

Thank you for your support!

 

The BFFE is a 501 (c) (3) Public Charity

Class Act!

One of our students was the recipient of the WHDH Channel Seven "Class Act" award. This award is given to a high school student that has made an impact in their community. Our student was chosen because, with the help of his mother, he has started a business called ACTabilities. ACTabilities is a business the provides jobs for young adults with intellectual disabilities. To learn more about it and their mission go to the website www.actabilities.com. If you would like to see the segment it will be airing tomorrow morning at 6:00 am and again on the 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. news hours. It will also be on the Channel Seven website.

Garden Party

Division 1 South Champions!

Theatre Guild One Act Plays!

Braintree High School’s Wamp Nation has been showing record amounts of spirit this year at sports games and other school events. But don’t stop there; Wamp Nation can do even better than that! Keep growing the Nation and spreading your support by cheering on the BHS Theatre Guild this weekend as they perform four exciting one act plays.

 Friday March 7th at 8pm, and Saturday March 8th at 2pm and 8pm

Game On

Girls Basketball- "Cowboy Up"

Wamp Nation Keeps Rolling

More amazing back up from best dressed fans in Massachusetts.

Braintree Vs Newton North Dance Off - Braintree Wins

Fantastic support last night for our Boys' Basketball Team from Wamp Nation.

JV Basketball

Congratulations to our Boys' JV Basketball team which recently completed its season undefeated.  Another tremendous accomplishment by one of our winter sports teams, and a harbinger to the excitement awaiting all of us as the MIAA tournaments get set to begin.

Boys Gymnastic Team Sportsmanship Award

Congratulations to the Braintree High School boys gymnastics team, which has been selected to receive the 2014 MIAA Boys Gymnastics Team Sportsmanship Award.   The team was awarded this honor on Wednesday night at the MIAA Boys Gymnastics State Championship meet here at BHS.

 How our student-athletes compete is of even more importance than the outcome on the fields, gyms, rinks, or pools.  That Coach Ellis and his team received this distinction speaks highly of the character of our student athletes.

 

Lock Down Drill

Good afternoon,
I just want to make parents aware that BHS held a "Lock Down" drill in school today. This drill required teachers to stop teaching, turn off lights, and move students away from windows and doors. The drill, ideally never needed in a real-life scenario, is to practice procedures to ensure student safety in the face of an imminent threat within the building. The drill lasted five minutes and was successful due to the cooperation and seriousness with which our students and staff engaged it.

Thank you,
Jim Lee
Headmaster

2014-2015 Program of Studies

Good afternoon,

The 2014-2015 Program of Studies was emailed to families yesterday. If you did not receive the email, please either contact me at jlee@braintreema.gov to have it sent, or visit the school's website where you can also find a copy.

Guidance will be holding scheduling meetings with classes under the following schedule:


Juniors- January 31st

Sophomores- February 14th

Freshmen- March 14th

Revised Midterm Exam Schedule

Good Morning,

With school cancelled today, Wednesday, the exam schedule will now be as follows:

 

                Thursday:  English and Social Studies

                Friday:  Foreign Language and Science

                Monday:  Math and Make-Ups

Normal classes will resume on Tuesday, January 28^th and it would be a Day 4.  Please be safe in our weather.

 

 

 

Braintree High School

2014 Mid-Year Exam Information Sheet

 

                                  9:30 – 11:00 AM          11:45 – 1:15 PM

 Wed, January 22          English                      Social Studies

 Thurs, January 23         Foreign Language    Science

 Fri, January 24             Mathematics              Make-up Exams

 

Additional Information

 

Bus Times                  Bus students should be at their bus stops by 8:45 AM.  Return buses will leave BHS at 1:25 PM on Wednesday, January 22.  On Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24 buses will leave BHS at 11:10 AM and 1:25 PM.  There will be no late bus service during Mid-Year exams. 

 

Attendance                 Students who are absent or arrive late will not be allowed to make-up/take an   examination unless they show good cause in writing from a parent.  Written approval for such a make-up must come from the student’s Housemaster.  Students who are absent on the day of an exam must have a parent/guardian call their House Office before 9:00 AM on that day.  Students who finish their exams early must remain in the exam location until the period ends.

 

Exam Locations          Will be posted throughout the school by Thursday, January 16, 2014.

 

Make-Up Exams       Any Exam - Friday, January 24 – 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM in the Media Center

                                    English - Monday, January 27 – 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM in the Media Center

                                    Math - Monday, January 27 – 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM in room 219

                                    Social Studies - Tuesday, January 28 – 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM in the Media Center

                                    Foreign Language - Tuesday, January 28 – 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM in room 307

                                    Science - Wednesday, January 29 – 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

A late bus will be available on Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:20 PM

                                    A late bus will NOT be available after the second make-up exams on Monday or Tuesday (4:45 PM)

                                               

Weather                     If school is cancelled due to inclement weather on an exam day, the exams will be given on the day school resumes.

 

Food Services             Breakfast will be available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

                                    Lunch will be available Wednesday and Thursday only

                                     

11:00 AM – 11:20 AM          
Grade 9 in the Auditorium

                                                Grade 10 in Gym Lobby
                                                Grades 11 & 12 in the Cafe

 

                                                11:20 AM – 11:40 AM           Grades 9 & 10 in the Cafe

                                                                                                Grades 11 in the Auditorium

                                                                                                Grade 12 in the Gym Lobby

 

                                   

Mid-year exams are important in grading – 10% of grade in year courses, 20% in semester courses.