Textbook Repurchasing Schedule and Fall Textbook Sales
Senior Exam Week:
• Only at the High School Saint Shop
• May 13, 14, and 15: 7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
High School Exam Week:
• May 19, 20, and 21: 7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• May 22: 7:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Middle School Exam Week:
• May 19, 20, and 21: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Saint Shop will be closed after May 22 and will reopen on August 4. The Textbook Bulletin, which contains the books required for next year's classes, will be posted on the website mid-summer. Watch for it in BCS Headlines.
This year, Briarcrest will be offering a Textbook Reservation Service. Information will be sent to parents in early Summer, including a Reservation form. Used and new textbooks can be reserved by returning the Textbook Reservation Form to the Saint Shop. Parents will be able to pick up and pay for books during Textbook Sales the first week of August. This new service should expedite the book buying process by allowing parents/students to reserve books before arriving at the Saint Shop to purchase books. Books will be pulled for the student and ready to purchase at that time.
There will be a location change for Textbook Sales. Middle and High School textbooks will be sold in the High School Commons at 10103 E. Raleigh LaGrange on these dates:
- Monday, August 4: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 5: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 6: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, August 7: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (EVENING ONLY)
- Friday, August 8: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Middle School Textbooks ONLY will be sold at 6000 Briarcrest Avenue on Monday, August 11: Middle School Transition Day
• High School Textbooks WILL NOT be sold on Monday, August 11
• The High School Saint Shop will re-open on Tuesday, August 12 at 7 a.m.
Beginning Tuesday, August 12:
• High School books will be sold only at the High School Saint Shop.
• Middle School books will be sold only at the Middle School Saint Shop.
Congratulations Nico Barawid
Congratulations to Nico Barawid for being named an awards winner in the category of General Scholarship at today's Academic All-Star program. Out of all those in the category, Nico was selected to be the winner. In the video clip of Nico, he represented BCHS so well. This is a tremendous honor for Nico and BCHS.
ACT Registration Information
The regular registration deadline for the June 14th ACT is next Friday, May 9th. Briarcrest is currently at half capacity, but we expect that to fill quickly. Potential examinees need to register soon online, and please note that Briarcrest is listed in Eads, not Memphis.
Briarfest Photos Available
Briarfest and "Dancing with the Saints" photos can be viewed and purchased at www.BCSaints.com. The photos are listed under "Spring Sports".
All Sports Banquet
The All Sports Banquet will be held for all 9th - 12th graders who participated in sports this year. It will be held at the East Memphis Campus on Thursday, May 8th at 5:30 for heavy hors d'oeuvres and the program will begin at 6:30. No reservations are required.
Graduation Ceremony Photographs
Holland Studio will be photographing every 2008 graduate at the moment of receiving his or her Diploma. There is not need to worry about purchasing before graduation.
Within the week following graduation, these photos will be ready for viewing on the internet. To access and view your pictures, please follow these steps:
Go to www.hollandstudio.net
Click on the link for passwords
Enter your school's password which is bcsgrad08
When you locate your image, options for purchasing will be available. All orders will only be available through this site.
Upcoming Senior Events
May 13-15 Senior Exams
May 16 Graduation Practice, Germantown Baptist, 9:00 AM
May 17 Graduation, Germantown Baptist Church, 10:00 AM, Reception Following
May 17 Project Graduation 11:00 PM at BCHS
AP Exam Schedule
Week 1
Morning 7:30/11:45
Thursday, May 8 English Lit. (Seniors)
Friday, May 9 U.S. History
Afternoon 12:05/4:15
Friday, May 9 Art Portfolios due by 3:00
Week 2
Morning 7:30/11:45
Monday, May 12 Biology (Cox Room)
Music Theory (Music/Band Rooms)
Tuesday, May 13 Chemistry (Library)
Wednesday, May 14 English Language (Juniors)
Thursday, May 15 NO AP EXAMS
Afternoon 12:05/4:15
Friday, May 16 Latin (Vergil)
AP Exam Instructions
All exams are given in the Cox Room, except for the following two: Chemistry will be administered in the Library, and Music Theory will be in the Choir and Band Rooms.
Most AP exams will last approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes, including breaks and instructional time.
Students will report to their exam location by 7:30 for all morning exams. For the two afternoon exams, students should be in the Cox Room no later than 12:05 p.m.
*Students taking afternoon exams (Statistics and Latin) will need to eat early (around 11:35-12:00). To allow for more eating time, these students may want to bring their lunch, instead of going to the cafeteria.
AP Exam Attendance Policy
As last year, students who are taking morning AP exams, have the option of leaving school after their AP exam ends, unless they have another class commitment/project. This extra time will help students, who will be taking multiple exams, to have additional study time.
The same is true for the students who will be taking afternoon exams. They have the option to come to school ONLY for their afternoon AP Exam(s). Numerous high schools around the city, both private and public, have this AP exam attendance policy.
Students who come in for the afternoon exams only, MUST check in, with a parent permission note, at the Attendance Office upon arrival. Students who plan to leave school after their morning AP exam MUST check out through the Attendance Office, with a parent permission note to leave.
Physicals Offered
Physicals will be offered at Campbell Clinic on Thursday, May 15, 2008 beginning at 5:30 p.m. for students entering 9th-12th grade. Students should bring completed forms (available in athletic office/mailed to your home) with them to Campbell Clinic. You must bring the completed forms signed by your parent with you or you will be turned away. This physical will be valid for the 2008-09 school year. In order for a student to participate in an athletic event the 2008-09 school year, a physical MUST be on file in the athletic office. The cost of the physical will be $20 and will need to be paid to the school in advance. Please bring check (only) to athletic office by Thursday, May 15, 2008. For more information, please call Donna Regel in the athletic office at 751-6408.
Sodexho Announcement
There will be no charging of lunch money after May 2nd. Make sure you have plenty of money on your lunch card or have cash. All charges must be paid off by May 9th.
2008-09 Student Council Election Results
President: Casey Chilson
Vice-President: Matthew Rayburn
Secretary: Cyrena Wages
Religious Life: Lauren Davis
Community Relations: Chase Ring
Student Activities: Nelson Shirley
Pitner Driving School
Pitner Driving School on June 9-13th is FULL. Applications for other dates are online at www.pitnerdriving.com.
Employment Applications for Briarcamp Now Available
Please go to Mrs. Hurdle's desk to pick up an application to work at Briarcamp this summer.
Students Admitted Free to Sports/Fine Arts Events
This year, with a current Briarcrest Student I.D. card, there will be free admission for all BCS students to sports events (REGULAR SEASON HOME GAMES) and fine arts events (including plays).
*POLICY ON FOOD BROUGHT IN*
Briarcrest Christian School has a contract with Sodexho, Inc., to be the sole food service provider for students. With this thought in mind, students may not order/receive group food items to be brought into the cafeteria. For example, deliveries of pizza for groups of students will not be allowed. Parents are asked not to bring group food items for students at lunch. Only a parent or sibling may bring a student's lunch to school.
Students are not allowed to have non-BCHS guests (other than parents or siblings) at lunch. Non-BCHS students or guests (other than parents or siblings) are not allowed to bring lunch in for BCHS students.
Additionally, dessert items for special occasions, such as birthdays, are an exception.
If there is a question regarding bringing food into the cafeteria, please call the high school office.
Agenda/Parent Guide Revision
Graduation Requirements
High School Diploma Requirements:
24 credits (See list below.)
Academic Diploma Requirements: 24 credits, plus a seven semester GPA of 3.0
Academic Diploma with Honors Endorsement Requirements: 24 credits in grades 9-12 that include 5 credits in Honors and/or Advanced Placement courses, plus a seven-semester GPA of 3.8. (Beginning with the Class of 2009 a student must also complete the course credits specified below to receive this diploma.)
|
Class of: |
2008 |
2009
Honors Endorsement |
|
Department |
Credits |
Credits |
|
English |
4 |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
3 |
*4 |
|
Science |
3 |
*4 |
|
Social Studies |
3 |
4 |
|
Foreign Language
(two years of the same language) |
2 |
*3 |
|
Bible |
2 |
2 |
|
Fine or Performing Arts |
1 |
1 |
|
Physical Education/Wellness |
1 |
1 |
|
Electives |
5 |
1 |
|
Total |
24 |
24 |
* Honors Algebra I, Honors Physical Science and Latin I credits in the 8th grade may be used to satisfy the credits required for the Honors Endorsement. (Grades for courses taken prior to the ninth grade are not included in the cumulative grade-point average.)