Provincial Student Attendance and Engagement Policy: Feedback Opportunity
Recently, the provincial Council to Improve Classroom Conditions reviewed and made revisions to a draft Student Attendance and Engagement Policy, created by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Members of the public have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft policy until May 9, 2017. A final policy will be in place for the upcoming school year.
The draft policy can be found here:
https://www.ednet.ns.ca/sites/default/files/docs/student_attendance_and_engagement_policy_draft_for_discussion.pdf
The link to provide responses is: https://goo.gl/forms/E3SutRM4wPsmqD2x1
Feedback can also be sent to: attendance@novascotia.ca or
Student Attendance Policy – Feedback
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Strategic Policy and Research Branch
2021 Brunswick Street
P.O. Box 578
Halifax, NS B3J 2S9
Parents/Guardians Contacting Students During Class
Parents/Guardians are asked not to text or call students during class time - this interrupts class.
If there is an emergency, please call the school office (902-665-5400) and we will have the student call you back immediately. Otherwise, they will return your call during the break.
Virtual Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Course registration is fast approaching. One option for students entering Grade 11 or 12 is the Virtual Advanced Placement (AP) Program offered by the AVRSB to provide advanced courses for interested students. The AP courses are considered to be of a first year university level and can lead to a university credit or university advanced standing if the student is successful in the course. Currently the AVRSB offers AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature and Human Geography via the internet. AP courses are a great way to enhance your university application and scholarship opportunities. You are encouraged to attend the AP orientation session on March 3rd at 12:15 to learn more about the program. Come out and see what it is all about!!
Volunteers in School
Volunteers at BRHS are required to complete a Criminal Records Check and a Child Abuse Registry Form prior to volunteering. All forms/checks must be approved prior to volunteering. Click here for the AVRSB Volunteers in School Policy. If you are transporting a student other than your own to any school activity you must have a “J” form completed. Please contact our school office to obtain the forms.
Have you recently moved or changed your contact information?
Effective and timely communication to parents/guardians is essential. Please contact the BRHS office if you have new contact information (phone/mailing address/email).