Author: Nicole Markley

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

May 3 – 17  AP Testing. See testing schedule here:  AP Testing Schedule 2021

May 4   No School  – Teacher Professional Development Day

May 16  Senior Awards

May 21  Seniors Last Day of School

May 28  Graduation

AP TESTING BEGINS ON MONDAY

ATTENTION SENIORS 

We are still working through details for graduation on May 28.  I know this is frustrating.  We are VERY hopeful that we will have specific details later this week.  The Schottenstein Center is still working through details with The Franklin County Health Department.  It’s going to be a great graduation ceremony!  We are so excited to celebrate the Class of 2021!

Check out the important dates for seniors below.  THESE ARE ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE – all updated information will be sent to students via Canvas.

Also, CLICK HERE if you missed the senior class meeting before Spring Break.

YEARBOOK SENIOR WISH ADS ON SALE NOW!

Attention parents/guardians and loved ones of a graduating senior, are you trying to find the perfect way to express your love, pride, or just sheer congratulations to a special senior upon his/her/their graduation?  Or maybe you’re a senior who wants to say good-bye to someone? The Bradley Yearbook Staff has just the thing! Place a wish ad in the yearbook! Orders are due Friday, May 7th, 2021. Check out options and order details on our website at https://sites.google.com/hilliardschools.org/bradleyyearbook/wish-ads?authuser=0.

STUDENT SERVICES TEAM

Check out the COUNSELING TEAM WEBSITE.  Also, there is a lot of information on your “Class Of” Canvas page to assist you with any counseling needs.  The TEAM is here for YOU!

No School Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Tuesday, May 4 is the primary/special election day in Ohio. Due to many of our schools being used as polling places we have given the day off for students. Staff will report as normal for a day of professional development.

Vaping Workshop for Parents

The Franklin County Youth Vaping Taskforce is hosting a virtual event to help parents and other community members keep youth safe from the harmful effects of vaping this summer.

Clearing the Air: What You Need to Know About Youth Vaping, takes place on Thursday May 6, 2021 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm via Zoom.

REGISTER AT: https://franklincountyohio.zoom.us/j/97652239549

If you have questions or would like more information on vaping resources, please contact HeatherPennington@franklincountyohio.gov.

 COSI Science Festival

 Ohio’s largest annual science event, the COSI Science Festival, is coming May 5 – 8, 2021. The third annual COSI Science Festival will include dozens of unique online events showcasing incredible science being done in Ohio and proving again that science truly is everywhere and for everyone.

Life as a Science Superhero

What’s it like to be a scientist? What’s it like to make new things? How can you become a scientist or engineer? Battelle Fellow Amy Heintz answers these questions and more during an interview with Wes Hall, Battelle’s Vice President of Philanthropy & Education on May 6 from 6-6:30 pm. Learn how Amy found her path to success and how parents can support a young scientist/engineer/mathematician in the making.

Register in advance for this event on Zoom.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

April 27  Seniors pick up cap and gowns during 3rd period

April 29  Algebra 1, Geometry, GAC 2 State Testing

April 30- May 2  Spring Musical, Spamalot. Purchase TICKETS HERE

May 3 – 17  AP Testing. See testing schedule here:  AP Testing Schedule 2021

STATE TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK

For students who are NOT testing, we will have “at home learning” (remote learning).  There will be academic tasks posted in Canvas. (No formal Zooms due to proctoring.).

  Important Note:

   If students have their own transportation, they may leave after the designated testing time on each testing day in April.  If they do not have their own transportation, buses will run at their regular time and they will have a study hall in the commons.

ATTENTION SENIORS  

We are still working through details for graduation on May 28.  I know this is frustrating.  We are VERY hopeful that we will have specific details later this week or the first of next week.  The Schottenstein Center is still working through details with Franklin County Health Department.  It’s going to be a great graduation ceremony!  We are so excited to celebrate the Class of 2021!

Check out the important dates for seniors below.  THESE ARE ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE – all updated information will be sent to students via Canvas.

Also, CLICK HERE if you missed the senior class meeting before Spring Break.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GRADES

It is important to check your child’s progress academically.  Below are some helpful tips to help you look at grades.

• When monitoring student grades, please use Home Access Center as your final point of reference. Although many assignments and scores can be found in Canvas, Home Access Center is still the definitive source for your child’s grade (unless Online Academy)

• For monitoring student submissions and feedback in Canvas, we strongly recommend parents use the hilliard.instructure.com website over both the Student and Parent apps to check student work.  When signing in, please use your parent Home Access credentials, and NOT your student’s. We DO NOT recommend using the Canvas Parent app at all.

• It is recommended parents examine each assignment submission in Canvas for feedback and grading specifics. You can check to see if the assignment submission has any comments from the teacher, and/or any feedback written directly onto the assignment.

• When viewing grades in Canvas (in each course your student is enrolled), there is a box on the right side of the screen that says, “Calculate based only on graded assignments.” By default, this box is checked. One way to get a clearer picture of your student’s performance is to uncheck that box. *If a teacher has published assignments that have yet to be assigned or graded, these are reflected in the unchecked box view (see below)

• As always, for any specific grade questions please reach out to the individual teacher(s)

YEARBOOK SENIOR WISH ADS ON SALE NOW!

Attention parents/guardians and loved ones of a graduating senior, are you trying to find the perfect way to express your love, pride, or just sheer congratulations to a special senior upon his/her/their graduation?  Or maybe you’re a senior who wants to say good-bye to someone? The Bradley Yearbook Staff has just the thing! Place a wish ad in the yearbook! Orders are due Friday, May 7th, 2021. Check out options and order details on our website at https://sites.google.com/hilliardschools.org/bradleyyearbook/wish-ads?authuser=0.

STUDENT SERVICES TEAM

Check out the COUNSELING TEAM WEBSITE.  Also, there is a lot of information on your “Class Of” Canvas page to assist you with any counseling needs.  The TEAM is here for YOU!

All-In Learning Mode Continues

The district will remain All-In.  This means students will continue full days, five days a week.  As a reminder, this doesn’t impact the Online Academy unless your student takes an in-person class.

Vaping Workshop for Parents

The Franklin County Youth Vaping Taskforce is hosting a virtual event to help parents and other community members keep youth safe from the harmful effects of vaping this summer.

Clearing the Air: What You Need to Know About Youth Vaping, takes place on Thursday May 6, 2021 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm via Zoom.

REGISTER AT: https://franklincountyohio.zoom.us/j/97652239549

If you have questions or would like more information on vaping resources, please contact HeatherPennington@franklincountyohio.gov.

 COSI Science Festival

Ohio’s largest annual science event, the COSI Science Festival, is coming May 5 – 8, 2021. The third annual COSI Science Festival will include dozens of unique online events showcasing incredible science being done in Ohio and proving again that science truly is everywhere and for everyone.

Life as a Science Superhero

What’s it like to be a scientist? What’s it like to make new things? How can you become a scientist or engineer? Battelle Fellow Amy Heintz answers these questions and more during an interview with Wes Hall, Battelle’s Vice President of Philanthropy & Education on May 6 from 6-6:30 pm. Learn how Amy found her path to success and how parents can support a young scientist/engineer/mathematician in the making.

Register in advance for this event on Zoom.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

April 21   State Testing – Biology   All students who do NOT take biology are doing “at home learning”.
April 21   4.25 Honor Roll Breakfast @ Der  Dutchman – 8 am

April 24  Prom @ The Makoy Center  7:30 – 11:00 pm

April 27  Seniors pick up cap and gowns during 3rd period

May 3 – 17  AP Testing

STATE TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK

For students who are NOT testing, we will have “at home learning” (remote learning).  There will be academic tasks posted in Canvas. (No formal Zooms due to proctoring.)

ATTENTION SENIORS                        

Check out the important dates for seniors below.  THESE ARE ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE – all updated information will be sent to students via Canvas.

Also, CLICK HERE if you missed the senior class meeting before Spring Break.

IT’S A MIDNIGHT MASQUERADE

HILLIARD BRADLEY PROM 2021

The Makoy Center

Doors open at 7:00PM

Dinner begins at 7:30PM

Entertainment: Dancing, live music, comedy, karaoke, and trivia

Prom ends at 11:00PM

Can we dance? Yes! It’s prom, of course you can dance. And yes, there will be a DJ, live entertainment, and a dance floor! Everyone will get to dance on the dance floor for 15 minutes at a time. We will take short entertainment breaks in between, and then back to more dancing!

Do we have to wear a mask? When you are sitting at your table, no. When you are up and moving around the room or dancing, then yes. This is a mandate from the State of Ohio – we don’t have any control over this!

How will social distancing be maintained? We are limiting our ticket sales to 350 this year, and the tables are all spaced 6 feet apart. If you are moving around the room, it will be up to you to maintain the level of social distancing you are comfortable with.

Why is dinner included this year? Most local restaurants are operating at 50% capacity and do not allow large groups of people. By having dinner at prom, you can eat with your friends and you won’t have to worry about being able to get a reservation for your entire group.

What’s for dinner? Dinner will be a buffet consisting of: Herbed chicken with lemon cream sauce, manicotti shells stuffed with ricotta cheese, parmesan and marinara sauce, steamed green beans, herb roasted potato wedges, house salad with choice of dressing, dinner rolls and butter, and Nothing Bundt Cakes for dessert. We will also have soft drinks, iced tea, coffee, and lemonade.

What is the theme, and what do I have to do for it? The theme is Midnight Masquerade. The Makoy Center will be decorated with this theme in mind. You don’t need to do anything for the theme unless you want to. If you want to dress for the theme, you can wear a special mask.  You can also just show up and have a good time.

Do we have to pay to park? No, there is plenty of parking, and it is free!

I still have questions, who do I contact?

Mr. Gerber: brian_gerber@hboe.org
Mrs. Cote: cindy_cote@hboe.org

YEARBOOK SENIOR WISH ADS ON SALE NOW!

Attention parents/guardians and loved ones of a graduating senior, are you trying to find the perfect way to express your love, pride, or just sheer congratulations to a special senior upon his/her/their graduation?  Or maybe you’re a senior who wants to say good-bye to someone? The Bradley Yearbook Staff has just the thing! Place a wish ad in the yearbook! Orders are due Friday, May 7th, 2021. Check out options and order details on our website at https://sites.google.com/hilliardschools.org/bradleyyearbook/wish-ads?authuser=0.

STUDENT SERVICES TEAM

Check out the COUNSELING TEAM WEBSITE.  Also, there is a lot of information on your “Class Of” Canvas page to assist you with any counseling needs.  The TEAM is here for YOU!

Summer Bridge Program Registration Open

This summer, the district will host academic and enrichment opportunities for grades K-8, as well as traditional summer school for high school credit. Details of the new Bridge program will be shared on our district website Friday, April 16.  You will be able to see the options and begin to register your student at 4pm.  It is important to note that we will have limited capacity based on staffing, so if more people sign up than we have openings, there will be a lottery.  This summer our opportunities are only for students in the Hilliard City School District.

High School – First Session: June 1-June 11; Second Session: June 14-June 25 In order to meet contact hours required by the Ohio Department of Education, Physical Education classes will run from June 1-July 9

Kindergarten through 8th Grade – First Session: June 7-18; Second Session: July 19-30

You will be notified by May 7 as to which session and classes your student is enrolled in.

Ready for Tomorrow Career and College Expo

 Please make plans to attend our virtual Ready for Tomorrow Career and College Expo on April 21 from 5-6:30pm.  Students, parents, and community members will have the opportunity to learn about options for students after college, including career pathways, job readiness, tuition assistance and more.  There will also be career options for parents and immediate job openings for those looking for a new career.  More details will come in April.

Tolles Information Sessions For Parents of 6-9 Graders

 Thinking college and career? Attend an upcoming online discussion to learn more about the “super electives” your kids can take later in high school with Tolles. Engineering & manufacturing, marketing & logistics, healthcare (pharmacy, nursing, exercise science, veterinary), computers (networking, web design), art design & communication, digital media development, and more. Three dates in April.  Learn more.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

April 13    SAT Testing for Juniors Only – students not testing will be remote learning from home.

April 14   Make Up Picture Day

April 15   US History and Government Testing – students not testing will be remote learning from home.

STATE TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK

April Testing – SAT / State (AIR) Testing 

Due to the SAT (Juniors Only) and State Testing (AIR / End of Course Tests), there are multiple testing dates in April.  On the following days in April, only students who ARE testing will report to Bradley High School at 7:40 AM. 

For students who are NOT testing, we will have “at home learning” (remote learning).  There will be academic tasks posted in Canvas. (No formal Zooms due to proctoring.)

SAT FOR JUNIORS  – TUESDAY, APRIL 13

All Juniors will have the opportunity to take the SAT at Bradley High School on April 13.  Students need to report at 7:40 AM.  All students (freshmen, sophomores, and seniors) who are NOT testing, will be learning “at home” (remote learning) through Canvas.  Please see Canvas for room assignment details.

Below is additional information that will be helpful on both test day and leading up to test day.  Please contact our school counselor’s office for additional questions or clarification.  Students will NOT need to register individually; we will register students at the district level directly with SAT.  (If a student is in the class of 2022, but is currently not Grade 11 status in Home Access – they are not currently signed up to take the test.  Please communicate with your school counselor if you are in this situation.)

• This SAT will be administered digitally – please bring your iPad CHARGED and updated to the latest operating system. In addition, students should have proper identification with them. (Current school ID, driver’s license, state ID, etc.)
• All SAT test security measures will be in place for this state assessment.  Students should be prepared to turn off all cell phones in the testing location. Students who are found to be in violation of the “No Cell Phone” rule may have their phone confiscated and face additional discipline consequences.
• A portion of the pre-administration will allow students to choose up to four colleges they would like their scores to be sent.
• Students should plan to bring an SAT approved calculator to the test administration.  (Calculator information linked here.)
• Students should be able to see their scores from the state administration in their SAT College Board account approximately 4 weeks from the test date.

All juniors should have received an “SAT Student Guide” through their English classes at Bradley.  If you have not received a guide, you can stop by the Guidance Office for a copy.  Also, you can access it online here: https://digitaltesting.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-student-guide-digital-testing.pdf 

Please check the College Board website for specific questions: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/ 

We believe in YOU! Go Jags!

ALL TESTING DATES ARE BELOW:

  Important Note:

   If students have their own transportation, they may leave after the designated testing time on each testing day in April.  If they do not have their own transportation, buses will run at their regular time and they will have a study hall in the commons.

ATTENTION SENIORS                        

Check out the important dates for seniors below.  THESE ARE ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE – all updated information will be sent to students via Canvas.

Also, CLICK HERE if you missed the senior class meeting before Spring Break.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GRADES

It is important to check your child’s progress academically.  Below are some helpful tips to help you look at grades.

• When monitoring student grades, please use Home Access Center as your final point of reference. Although many assignments and scores can be found in Canvas, Home Access Center is still the definitive source for your child’s grade (unless Online Academy)

• For monitoring student submissions and feedback in Canvas, we strongly recommend parents use the hilliard.instructure.com website over both the Student and Parent apps to check student work.  When signing in, please use your parent Home Access credentials, and NOT your student’s. We DO NOT recommend using the Canvas Parent app at all.

• It is recommended parents examine each assignment submission in Canvas for feedback and grading specifics. You can check to see if the assignment submission has any comments from the teacher, and/or any feedback written directly onto the assignment.

• When viewing grades in Canvas (in each course your student is enrolled), there is a box on the right side of the screen that says, “Calculate based only on graded assignments.” By default, this box is checked. One way to get a clearer picture of your student’s performance is to uncheck that box. *If a teacher has published assignments that have yet to be assigned or graded, these are reflected in the unchecked box view (see below)

• As always, for any specific grade questions please reach out to the individual teacher(s)

YEARBOOK SENIOR WISH ADS ON SALE NOW!

Attention parents/guardians and loved ones of a graduating senior, are you trying to find the perfect way to express your love, pride, or just sheer congratulations to a special senior upon his/her/their graduation?  Or maybe you’re a senior who wants to say good-bye to someone? The Bradley Yearbook Staff has just the thing! Place a wish ad in the yearbook! Orders are due Friday, May 7th, 2021. Check out options and order details on our website at https://sites.google.com/hilliardschools.org/bradleyyearbook/wish-ads?authuser=0.

STUDENT SERVICES TEAM

Check out the COUNSELING TEAM WEBSITE.  Also, there is a lot of information on your “Class Of” Canvas page to assist you with any counseling needs.  The TEAM is here for YOU!

Summer Bridge Program Update and Save the Date

This summer, the district will host academic and enrichment opportunities for grades K-8, as well as traditional summer school for high school credit. Details of the new Bridge program will be shared on our district website on Friday, April 16 as well as student registration.  It is important to note that we will have limited capacity based on staffing and this is only for students in the Hilliard City School District.

High School – First Session: June 1-June 11; Second Session: June 14-June 25 In order to meet contact hours required by the Ohio Department of Education, Physical Education classes will run from June 1-July 9

Kindergarten through 8th Grade – First Session: June 7-18; Second Session: July 19-30

More details will be coming, but please note these important dates and keep watching the district and school eNews.

 Ready for Tomorrow Career and College Expo

 Please make plans to attend our virtual Ready for Tomorrow Career and College Expo on April 21 from 5-6:30pm.  Students, parents, and community members will have the opportunity to learn about options for students after college, including career pathways, job readiness, tuition assistance and more.  There will also be career options for parents and immediate job openings for those looking for a new career.  More details will come in April.