Boone County Schools
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER
 
 
August 13, 2013
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Back to school tips
Advanced Placement Scholars
New Leadership in the District
Notice of open board seat

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Back to School tips for all parents  

 

The first day of school is this Wednesday, August 14th. This is an exciting time for students, teachers and staff!  Here are few tips for parents with students of any age to help you get the school year off to a great start:
  
- Help children develop predictable routines around waking up, getting ready for the day, eating meals, taking care of their bodies, going to bed at a regular time, and getting enough sleep.
  

- Communicate with teachers and the school. Contact your child's teachers at the start of the school year. Get acquainted with them and let them know you want to be an active partner in helping your student to learn and grow. Plan to keep track of your child's subjects, homework, activities and progress throughout the school year. And, consider serving on your local PTA or joining other parent groups that engage with and support your child's school.

 

- Prepare a study area. Set up a special place at home to do school work and homework. Remove distractions. Make it clear that education is a top priority in your family: show interest and praise your child's work.

 - Read Together. Read with your child for 20 minutes every day. Your example reinforces the importance of literacy, and reading lets you and your child explore new worlds of fun and adventure together.
Advanced Placement Scholars Announced
Boone County Schools are proud to announce Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars for
the 2012-13 School Year. 

 

The Advanced Placement program offers several levels AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams.  Award designation is based on the number of Advanced Placement assessments passed with a score of 3, 4, or 5.  The three levels of awards are:

 

- AP Scholar: Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.  Boone County Schools had 100 students achieve this award. 

 

- AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.  Boone County Schools had 36 students achieve this award. 

 

- AP Scholar with Distinction: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.  Boone County Schools had 43 student achieve this award. 

 

- National AP Scholar: Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.  Boone County Schools are delighted to announce that Andrew C. Stewart from Cooper High School achieved this prestigious award!
  

For a complete list of all students who accomplished this award, click here.

New Principals and Assistant Principals

Boone County Schools are proud to welcome the following new administrators to our team this year:
  
- Eric Ball, Assistant Principal - Collins Elementary
- Lisa Resing, Principal - Florence Elementary
- David Jones, Assistant Principal - Florence Elementary
- Michael Shires, Principal - North Pointe Elementary
- Michael Poiry, Principal - Ockerman Elementary
- Elaine Stappenbeck, Assistant Principal - Ryle High School
- Renee Turner, Assistant Principal - Yealey Elementary
Notice of open board seat
The Kentucky Commissioner of Education is seeking applicants to be considered for appointment to the Boone County Board of Education.  Applications MUST be postmarked by August 27, 2013.
  
For more information, click here.