Information for creating new PowerSchool (Grades and Attendance) and SchoolFusion (Website) accounts was sent to the homes of all new students in the first week of school. If you have an existing PowerSchool Single Sign-On account or a SchoolFusion account, you can add students to that account rather than creating a new one. Click here for directions to add a student to your existing PowerSchool Single Sign-On account. Click here for directions to add a student to your exisiting SchoolFusion account.

New     HOMECOMING DANCE

The BHS ice hockey team is very excited to formally announce their second fundraiser for the upcoming hockey season.  The 2012 SHIHA Golf Outing will take place at Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg, NJ on Friday, October 5th starting with a 1:00 PM Shotgun and Dinner/Auction to follow. SHIHA already has some excellent sponsor/player participation and items donated by the NHL, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. Participants and Sponsors can sign-up/register for the event by clicking here to visit the Outing Website or by contacting Jason Blain at 908-327-3045

New     ALERT-NOW TEST CALL

New     SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES - OUTDOORS!

Like working outside? Want to help out in the courtyard? Need Service Learning hours? On Thursday, September 27th Green Team members will be meeting in the courtyard to pull weeds, spread mulch, and set-up compost bins. Meet by the door to the courtyard (between the glass hallways) right after school. If you want... bring a friend with you. You don't have to be a Green Team member to attend, ANYONE can help.  For more information stop by Mrs. DeTrolio's Room (E-203) or e-mail her at kdetrolio@shsd.org

The Department of Education has initiated a campaign titled The Right Prescription for New Jersey to be observed during the week of September 24-29. This campaign is in partnership with several agencies to raise awareness of the problem of prescription drug abuse and to promote responsible management of prescription drugs.

 

In response to the ongoing, high-risk behavior among adolescents, this campaign promotes a five-step challenge, as detailed on the attached flyer. During the week, there will be statewide media and educational events targeted to parents.  Click here to access the flyer.

 

 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age certain rights with respect to the student's education records. Click here to read about these rights.

 

 

Bernards High School has been recognized as the number 11 ranked public high school in the state by New Jersey Monthly.  A list of the Top 100 public high schools appears in the September issue of New Jersey Monthly; a complete list of all 328 rated schools, along with a methodology for the rankings, is online at www.njmonthly.com. Congratulations to the entire school community on this tremendous achievement!

New     ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS:  COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

On Tuesday, September 18th, the Guidance Department will host an informational session for parents of seniors regarding the college application process. The meeting will be held from  8:00 - 9:00 AM in the Community Room.

New    SENIOR SERIES
Attention Seniors: The College & Career Center is hosting a Senior Lunch Series highlighting specific concerns about the college search and application process. Click here to see dates, topics, and locations. 

ATTENTION SENIORS:  COMMON APP AND NAVIANCE

Please make sure that you create a Common Application account - Mr. Smith sent information to all seniors in early August; if you didn't get that email, please check your Naviance account and provide the correct email address, if applicable. After you create the Common App account, you can then link that account with your Naviance account so that you can request transcripts - there is no more black book! On the Guidance web page, there is a presentation available (TRANSCRIPT REQUEST GUIDE, under the "College/Application Materials" folder)) to walk you through the process of combining your accounts. Click here to access the Transcript Request Guide.

 

 

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS:  COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS

Please visit your Naviance account to view the list of schools visiting BHS over the first few weeks of the school year. If you are interested in attending a meeting with a college representative, then you must register through your Naviance account at least a day in advance. You also must inform your teacher in advance that you will be missing class, and you are responsible for all work.

 

 

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS:  PSATS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Bernards High School will offer the PSATs on Wednesday, October 17. The PSAT is practice for the SAT; for juniors, it also serves as the National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam. All juniors should take the Exam, and all sophomores are encouraged to test as well. The cost is $25 per student, and that money (along with registration slip) must be submitted to either Ms. Acuff or Mrs. Harknett in Guidance by Friday, October 5. The printable registration form is located on the Guidance web page. Please note that calculators are not required, but are allowed; we will NOT provide calculators.

 

Click here for information about School Closings.

Click here to access the BHS Calendar of Events.