february 2015 parent newsletter

From the PrinciPal: Ms. Rosemary Distaso-Libbon, Principal

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FeBruary 2015Parent newsletter

5430 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90503(310) 540 - 2021 www.bmhs-la.org

Dear Parents,

There are a few dates on the school calendar that I would like to highlight. We are already in the second month of 2015 and are that much closer to the seniors’ graduation day! The remainder of this second semester of the school year will pass quickly for everyone, but particularly for the seniors and their parents. As they experience moments of nostalgia for the past and moments of excitement about the future, their challenge will be for them to live wholly in the present. And isn’t that our daily challenge as well! I hope that you will keep the seniors and their parents in your prayers as they live these last few months of high school at Bishop Montgomery.

• Monday, February 2nd, Faculty Meeting, 7:45; 8:45 a.m. Start• Wednesday, February 4th, ACT Testing for 10th and 11th grades—mandatory—8-11 a.m.• Tuesday, February 10th, National Honor Society Induction, 9:00 a.m.• Monday, February 16th, Presidents’ Day, School Holiday• Wednesday, February 18th, Ash Wednesday Mass, Lent begins

January and February have always seemed to me to be transition months—a quiet time after the holidays—and before the excitement of all that is new in the spring. These months have always been a particular time of reflection for me—reflection about how I can become a better person and about what more I can and should be doing for others—a celebration of Valentine’s Day (one of my favorite days!) which is an opportunity to say thank you to all those who bring so much love into to my life. And during February this year Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18th. It seems so fitting to me that Valentine’s Day and the beginning of Lent happen all in the same month. Working daily during Lent to become new and whole in Christ, answering our individual calls to sanctity, allowing ourselves to be transformed by the power of the Resurrection are all acts of our love in response to God’s love for us. That is, I think, a particularly special Valentine that we can live every day.

Thomas Merton, one of my favorite spiritual writers, reminds us that we are not alone in our search for sanctity or in that desire to be transformed. We participate in that struggle and that search in community. I hope this meditation is as meaningful for you as it is for me as we begin this Lenten season. Know that I pray for you every day—being a parent is very hard work. I pray for each of your children too as they continue to grow in age and in God’s grace. I hope that you will pray for me too.


From the PrinciPal:Ms. Rosemary Distaso-Libbon, Principal

All Christian life is meant to be at the same time profoundly contemplative and rich in active work. It is true that we are called to create a better world. But we are first of all called to a more immediate and exalted task: that of creating our own lives. In doing this, we act as co-workers with God. We take our place in the great work of mankind, since in effect the creation of our own destiny, in God, is impossible in pure isolation. Each one of us works out his own destiny in inseparable union with all those others with whom God has willed us to live. We share with one another the creative work of living in the world. And it is through our struggle with material reality, with nature, that we help one another create at the same time our own destiny and a new world for our descendants.--Thomas Merton. A Book of Hours

Rosemary LibbonPrincipal

guidance & curriculum: Ms. Yvette Vigón-Morffi - Vice Principal - ext. 231 Mrs. Casey Dunn - Guidance/Studies Coordinator - ext. 226


Most of our seniors have now completed their college applications and will turn their attention to the financial aid process. Those who wish to receive financial aid, regardless of the school they ultimately choose to attend, must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly referred to as the FAFSA.

The US Department of Education has updated the FAFSA on the Web website for the 2015-2016 school year at www.fafsa.ed.gov The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application for federal and state student financial aid. FAFSA applications for the 2015-2016 year will be accepted starting January 1 at www.fafsa.ed.gov

California’s Cal Grant program requires the FAFSA to be filed by March 2, 2015. In addition, to receive Cal Grant award consideration, a student must have a school certified Grade Point Average (GPA) submitted by March 2, 2014 (Bishop Montgomery submits this for you, so you do NOT have to do anything for the GPA verification). Colleges will have their own scholarship and financial aid filing deadlines, sometimes earlier than March 2. Students should check on-line with every college under consideration for their scholarship and financial aid deadline.

Although a student’s final financial aid eligibility will be based on final 2014 year tax figures, students are encouraged to file their FAFSA as early as possible. Students and parents should complete the FAFSA by the earliest school deadline using estimates of their 2014 federal taxes. Then, when the final tax figures are available, they must file a correction at www.fafsa.ed.gov Not having final tax figures is not an accepted reason for missing a school or state filing deadline. Questions on the completing the FAFSA can be made to the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID or you can email [email protected].

Each year, our counselors stress the importance of submitting the FAFSA as early as possible. The reason for doing so is to give you as much time as possible to review, compare, and analyze each school’s SAR. Having the entire month of April, and possibly part of March, to consider and weigh the financial impact of a college decision is critical in our opinion.

Also, both the FAFSA and the Cal Grant forms must be submitted or postmarked no later than March 2nd. Hopefully, both you and your child have applied for and received a pin number to be used as the electronic signature for the FAFSA if you will be submitting online.

College scholarships generally become more local and talent- or interest-specific during the second semester. Each scholarship opportunity that the school is made aware of in print form is summarized in the Family Connection, daily bulletin, and cataloged in the Guidance Center. Students are encouraged to actively pursue these opportunities, while remaining cognizant of the work involved. Many scholarship applications require as much work, if not more, than a college application. Please encourage your child to pursue appropriate opportunities where he or she will be a competitive applicant.

We hope that you will discuss course selection with your child before re-registration on March 6th. Information regarding re-registration is available on our website. Freshmen will review the registration process on Feb. 27th in Religion classes.


guidance & curriculum: Ms. Yvette Vigón-Morffi - Vice Principal - ext. 231Mrs. Casey Dunn - Guidance/Studies Coordina-tor - ext. 226

***Seniors***

Please note that any changes made to your schedule for the spring/second semester must be reported to every school to which you have applied. If you have submitted applications before your class change is made, please be sure that you email each school’s admissions office to let them know what change has been made and why. If you have not submitted your applications, then you may report the class change(s) within your application. It is VERY IMPORTANT to let the admissions office know as soon as possible as it may have a direct impact upon whether or not you are accepted/waitlisted/denied to the school.

***Honors/AP STUDENTS***

Honors and AP students who fell below an 83% at the semester as stated in the course catalog have been leveled down to the appropriate course. Again, any senior who has already submitted applications, should immediately contact each school with the change of schedule as stated in the paragraph above.

Sincerely,Casey DunnGuidance/Studies Coordinator


disciPline: Ms. Betty Behen - Dean of Women - ext. 234 Mr. Lee Flores - Dean of Men - ext. 232

Sweatshirts: BMHS sweatshirts are the ONLY sweatshirts that are allowed. They DO NOT SHRINK, so please purchase a size appropriate for your student. All other sweatshirts will be confiscated and further disciplinary action will follow. During the 2nd Semester, Seniors are allowed to wear an official, non-hooded crew-neck college sweatshirt of the college they will be attending.

Is it an “Excused” or “Unexcused” Absence/Tardy?: A phone call to the Attendance Office does not necessarily “excuse” an absence or tardy. It merely lets us know that the parent/guardian was aware of the absence or tardy. The nature of the absence or tardy (“excused” or “unexcused”) will be determined by the Deans and Attendance Office. Refer to your Parent-Student Handbook for what constitutes an “excused” absence or tardy.

No Messages. The Attendance Office and the Front Office staff do not deliver messages during the day. It is both time consuming and disruptive to classes.

Cell Phones: Please remind your students to be responsible with the use of their cell phones. Upon arriving on campus, students must turn off their cell phones and place them in their lockers. Student may not use their cell phones during school hours. Furthermore, cell phone use is not permitted in any of the school buildings, offices or locker rooms regardless of the time. Any student who fails to abide by the cell phone policy will have his or her cell phone confiscated and will be issued a disciplinary referral. Cell phones will only be returned to the student’s parent or guardian.

Prom Dance: Remember that your student must fill out the Prom Bid when bringing a non-BMHS student to the dance. The Guest Pass must be signed by the Discipline Office & turned in to the Bookstore by the deadline. The bid must also include a signature from the dean of the student’s school along with a stamp of the school seal. The Deans reserve the right to refuse any non-BMHS student from attending the Prom. All students and their guests are required to bring and show a picture ID card from their school. YOU are responsible for the behavior of your student’s guest.

Prom Time. Prom is just around the corner. As a reminder, “the school does not permit the renting of hotel rooms or other facilities for students’ use for activities before or after Bishop Montgomery dances... The school does not assume responsibility or liability for damages, loss of property, or injury caused when such rental agreements are incurred by students or their parents.” (Parent-Student Handbook, page. 21)

Prom Dress Attire. The dance is formal.

Dress Code for Prom

Please adhere to the following dress code for Prom, and do not assume any liberties with these guidelines when you, or an invited guest, purchase dress attire for the event. All BMHS and non-BMHS guests are required to conform to these guidelines. Anyone not adhering to the guidelines WILL NOT be permitted to enter the dance, and will be sent home. If you are asked to leave Prom, the bid money will not be refunded, and may result in disciplinary action from the Deans. BMHS reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person not properly attired.

Gentlemen-Required to wear tuxes or suits.Ties are required unless dress shirts with a mandarin collar are worn. Dress shoes are required.


disciPline: Ms. Betty Behen - Dean of Women - ext. 234Mr. Lee Flores - Dean of Men - ext. 232

MAY NOT WEAR earrings, sunglasses, hats, gloves, nor may they carry canes.

Ladies-May wear two pairs of earrings in the lower lobe, may not wear sunglasses.Fitted dresses may not be excessively tight. Dresses should be comfortable for dancing and sitting. The slit on the dress may not exceed two inches above the knee. The length of the dress must be either tea length or floor length, with solid material throughout. Sleeveless and strapless dresses are permitted, provided that the bodice appropriately covers the chest and back. Backless dresses are NOT PERMITTED and MAY NOT fall below mid-back. Dresses MAY NOT show a bare midriff or contain cutouts, which expose the torso (front or back). Ladies are reminded that the display of excessive cleavage is inappropriate and unbecoming.

Just a reminder that the hotel requires that shoes remain on at all times while on the premises. Students attire should be appropriate, modest, and in good taste. Freshmen are not allowed to attend Prom. No guests over the age of twenty will be admitted.The school reserves the right to refuse admittance to any person not properly attired.

*****STUDENT DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PROCEDURES*****

Drop-off Procedures Parents driving west on Torrance Blvd.

1. Parents driving west on Torrance Blvd., who are making a left turn, can come into the campus.

2. Parents may not make a left turn into the East Parking Lot.3. Parents must drive onto the campus and continue driving until they have arrived

to the designated drop-off point located in the East Parking Lot.4. Drop-offs are prohibited in front of the school. Parents must drop-off students

in the designated passenger drop-off points located in the East Parking lot adjacent to the school. Parents will enter the East Parking Lot through the northeast entrance by the marquee.

5. The Security staff will be available to control traffic

Parents driving east on Torrance Blvd.1. Parents driving east on Torrance Blvd. cannot enter the campus. All parents

driving east on Torrance Blvd. must proceed to enter the East Parking Lot in order to drop-off their students in the designated drop-off points. Students may not be dropped-off on Torrance Blvd. Please do not block any driveways when waiting to pull into the East parking lot. Students may not be dropped off anywhere on Torrance Boulevard unless the driver is parked in a legal parking zone.

Please note that U-turns are not permitted. The only legal place to make a U-turn is on Torrance Blvd. and Prospect.

Exiting the East Parking Lot1. All drivers exiting the East Parking Lot must make a right turn only. Cars may not

proceed onto the street until they have stopped at the stop sign.2. Please do not merge to make a left on Henrietta, as attempting to do so will cause a delay for the other parents who are attempting to exit.

Picking-up and Dropping-off Off-Campus:All parents should pick-up and drop-off their students on-campus. To avoid the last minute rush, we encourage you to arrive before 7:30AM. The traffic flow on Torrance Blvd. is heavier after this time and may affect how quickly you are able to exit the campus. If you decide to pick-up or drop-off your students anywhere else, please refrain from picking up or dropping off your students at our neighboring businesses or residential driveways as this creates an inconvenience for our neighbors. Please respect the property of our neighbors by refraining from moving trashcans, taking


disciPline: Ms. Betty Behen - Dean of Women - ext. 234Mr. Lee Flores - Dean of Men - ext. 232

Carpools

• Carpool needed near the intersection of Hawthorne Blvd and an Palos Verdes Drive West, close to Golden Cove Plaza in Rancho Palos Verdes. Please contact Bobbie Owen at 310-613-6537

• After school carpool needed to Belmont Lane in Redondo Beach. Please contact Christine Homsi at 310-347-7303

• Need a carpool before and after school from 1620 w. 255th street Harbor City, 90710. Please contact Maria Borrego at 310-404-3115

• Need a carpool from the RPV area. Please contact Vanessa Long at 310-623-0810

• Need a carpool from San Pedro off of Western and 19th St. particu-larly for pick-up/drop-off in the afternoon. Please contact Ana R. Ortiz at [email protected], cell 310-490-1050

*If you would like to add or delete a carpool request, please email [email protected]

property, littering, or parking or pulling into our neighbors’ driveways. Also, please make sure to drop-off your students in areas that are safe and legal. We have received many reports that there have been BMHS parents or carpools driving recklessly on Palos Verdes Boulevard and students are being dropped-off by their parents/carpool drivers illegally by the red curb zones, in front of fire hydrants or in the middle of the street. In the interest of the safety of all pedestrians and drivers and as a courtesy to our neighbors, students should be dropped-off on campus. Students whose parents fail to comply with the pick-up and drop-off procedures will be dealt with on campus. The Torrance Police Department has also been contacted and they have informed us that they will be citing drivers along Torrance Boulevard, Henrietta and Palos Verdes Boulevard. It is essential to give our neighbors the same respect and courtesy that we expect from each other on campus.

Lastly, in the interest of our students’ safety, we also would like for you to remind your children to obey all traffic and pedestrian laws. Many students are crossing the street when the signal light is yellow or red and are not using the appropriate crosswalks. We have received phone calls from parents, faculty, and residents concerned over our students’ safety. Please remind them to follow all traffic and pedestrian laws and to most of all pay attention to their surroundings.


activities: Mrs. Milana McDermott - Dean of Student Life - ext. 273

The Activities Department is gearing up for some exciting events and activities this semester. Here are a few highlights:

Winter Spirit WeekThe Bishop community celebrates Winter Spirit Week, along with Catholic Schools’ Week, January 26th-30th. We will recognize our winter athletic teams, as well as provide fun ways for our students to show their school spirit. Activities include a lunchtime kick-off with our band, drumline, color guard and spirit squads, the Junior Ring Mass and Blessing, class color day, “Lunch-a-palooza,” black and gold day, and we will end with the student vs. teacher volleyball game on Friday. Wednesday night is McTeachers Night at McDonalds on Torrance Boulevard. BMHS faculty will serve up McDonalds meals and help raise money for the senior class. Don’t miss out! Junior Ring Blessing – January 27th The Junior Ring Blessing Mass is Tuesday, January 27th. Jostens will be on campus on January 22nd before school and during lunch, to distribute rings that have been paid in full. If you need information on your student’s ring balance, please contact Jostens directly at 805-987-4147 to ensure that your junior has their ring for the Ring Blessing. Contact the Activities Office if you need further information.

Short Flag Team, Band, Drumline and Color Guard Competition SeasonJanuary through April is competition season for our very talented short flag squad, band, drumline and color guard. These groups will be busy getting ready for their respective competitions on the weekends and they appreciate the support of the Bishop Montgomery community. Students and families are welcome to attend the competitions and cheer them on as they represent Bishop Montgomery. Students should listen to announcements for competition dates, or ask a member for more details.

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony – February 10th

Bishop Montgomery will proudly induct new members into the National Honor Society on February 10th. “The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.”

For more information about Bishop Montgomery’s Chapter - organization, qualifications, and requirements - can be found under the “academics” tab on the school website http://www.bmhs-la.org.

Senior Showcase – February 19th

This event will take place at 5:00 p.m. on February 19th, and is a great way for our seniors to share their talent with the Bishop community. Sign-ups for the Senior Showcase will be in Activities from February 2nd through 5th. Tickets are $3 and will be on sale at the student store, pre-sale only. This is always a sell-out event in TMH, so make sure to buy tickets early.

Blood Drive with Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital – February 19th Key Club will sponsor our annual blood drive on campus on Tuesday, February 19th. All students must have parent permission in order to donate blood that day. Permission forms will be distributed during sign-ups the weeks prior to the blood drive. Parents are encouraged to participate in this important program! This is a great way for our Bishop students, faculty, staff and parents to help support important needs in our local community. Ask your student for details on this event. They can contact a Key Club member for more details.

ASB See’s Candy Bar DriveASB will hold their annual See’s Candy Bar drive from February 9th-March 5th. This drive helps fund the George Montgomery Leadership Scholarship which is given to two seniors each year, and helps offset other program expenses. Your support is appreciated!


activities: Mrs. Milana McDermott - Dean of Student Life - ext. 273

ASB Offices for 2015-2016If your student is interested in developing leadership skills and getting more involved with student life at Bishop, maybe they’d like to serve as a member of student government. An informational meeting will be held during lunch in Activities on Wednesday, February 11th. Applications will be distributed at the meeting. Students should listen to announcements for details.

Club Proposals for 2015-2016Bishop Montgomery has many active clubs and organizations, with at least one sure to match the interests of each student. Clubs are a great way to be involved at BMHS. If students are interested in proposing a new club for next year, they must attend the information meeting during lunch on Wednesday, February 25th in the Activities Office. New club proposal forms will be available at this meeting.

Thank you to all of you who contribute to the success of our many and diverse extracurricular activities. You truly add to the student experience at BMHS.


athletics: Mr. Eric Wood - Athletic Director - ext. 269 Mr. Ed Hodgkiss - Assistant Athletic Director - ext. 260 Mr. Arnold Ale - Assistant Athletic Director - ext. 262

Congratulations to the Girls Soccer teams on winning the San Pedro Pirate Cup over Christmas Vacation. Both JV and Varsity teams won. Congratulations to the Boys Varsity BB team on Winning the La Salle Christmas Tournament. The Boys Frosh basketball team on winning the Warrior Classic tournament as well.

Spring Sports are conducting try outs and preparing for the upcoming season check out the BMHS website for more details!!

Bishop Montgomery has a $100 athletic participation fee for all athletes. This is a one- time a year, play as many sports, as you can fee. Any athlete listed on a roster must pay this fee. This fee helps to defray some of the costs to run the athletic program. Fall sport athletes should have received a letter from the Athletic department. Winter sport athletes will receive their letter in February.

Both boys and girls basketball and soccer begin League play soon. Come show your support and make a home came. Your son or daughter may get a chance to help with tuition!!This basketball season at Bishop Montgomery, students will have a chance to win money off their tuition if they make a half-court shot during the boys’ and girls’ varsity games.

Each home game, students can write their name on a ticket at the entrance to the games. One lucky student will be chosen each game to take a half-court shot at halftime. The pot will build each game if the shot is not made. If the shot is made, the pot will begin again at the next home basketball game.

Students may enter the contest once each game and there is no purchase necessary.

The contest is open to current Bishop Montgomery students only.

Congratulations to freshman Kevin O’Donnell ‘18, who is our first winner. Kevin made the shot on January 13 at the girls’ varsity basketball game vs. St. Anthony.

As always it is never too late to join the Athletic Booster Club. Monies raised help all teams at Bishop Montgomery HS. Details can be found on the Bishop Montgomery HS website.

Go Knights


develoPment: Mr. Andy Marafino - Director of Development and Alumni - ext. 246 Mrs. Amy Traxler - Assistant to the Director of Development and Public Relations - ext. 249

Annual AppealWe would like to thank all of those who have made a contribution to Bishop Montgomery so far this school year. Your support is important to the success of the students and the school. If you have not already contributed to BMHS, please consider making a gift to any of our scholarships, programs, or projects. More information can be found on the “Support BMHS” tab on the home page at www.bmhs-la.org. Another great way to support BMHS is by having your company match your gift. Please contact the HR Department at your work for more information. Each year, BMHS receives many matching gifts from companies such as Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Mattel, Toyota, and many others.

As always, all gifts to Bishop Montgomery are tax-deductible as we are a 501 (c)(3) organization.

Craft Brew KnightAttention BMHS families - Do you own a restaurant or know someone who owns a restaurant? BMHS is looking for food donations for the Craft Brew Knight event coming in April! If interested in assisting with food donations for what promises to be a great night, please contact Ms. Shannon Williams at [email protected].

Official Bishop Montgomery ApparelAre you looking for some cool Bishop Montgomery fall weather gear for you or your kids? The official Bishop Montgomery online store has many great items and styles available for adults and kids. Visit www.bmhs-la.org and click on the link in the bottom right-hand corner of any page to purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, shorts and more! 20% or every purchase comes back to BMHS. It’s the perfect Christmas gift for you and our school!

Corporate SponsorsWe are pleased to announce that Bishop Montgomery is now a corporate sponsor with Rob McGarry ’91 of South Bay Brokers. If you are buying or selling a home, please visit Rob at www.BeachHomeBroker.com.


PerForming arts: Mr. Eric Hankey - Instrumental and Vocal Music Director

Bishop Montgomery High School “Knight” Music Departmentincluding Knight Band and Guard, Jazz Band, Drumline, Music Ministry, Music Production, and Video Production

WINTER BAND

Winter Band is already going strong! Our focus this semester is “street band” – classical, contemporary, and jazz pieces that we can perform with varied numbers of players, in a variety of situations. Look for us:

- Disneyland Main Street Parade – Sunday, March 1st – time tbaWhat an honor – the Los Angeles Catholic Schools Band, which was founded last year by Mr. Hankey, Mr. Adachi at Serra HS, and Mr. Hoffman at Chaminade HS, will be performing that day as part of the Community Performance Series – congratulations!

- SCSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival – Saturday, March 7th

We are again proud to host the Solo festival for the South Bay – students from many schools are scheduled to come here to perform for adjudication by the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association.

- London Tour – Tuesday, April 7th – Sunday, April 12th

We are so excited and proud to be able to travel to England during this Spring Break, for performances in London’s Hyde Park and Warwick Castle, as well as lots of historical sightseeing – and shopping, of course!

- Jazz Night – Thursday, April 23rd, at the Retreat Center – 6:30-8:30pmIn conjunction with our BMHS Art Show, our Jazz Band and Jazz Combo will open for a Special Guest Artist, to be announced soon!

- Spring Concert – Friday, May 8th – 7pm in the Main GymIt’s your chance to hear and see all of our performers together – come enjoy a night of great music and Colorguard performance.

- Wind Ensemble Festival – date to be announced

- Jazz Band Festival – date to be announced

“Knight Music” Booster Club The “Knight Music” Booster Club represents the Band, Jazz Band, Drumline, Music Production, Video Production, and Music Ministry. Their meetings are usually on the same Monday nights as Athletic Booster Club and Mothers’ Club, at 6:00 pm in room 318 – additional meetings are scheduled as needed. Please join them to help keep the many projects they organize rolling.

We’re always practicing, planning, and organizing, including school concerts, local performances, competitions, parades, tours, and lots of other important things – come on in any day before or after school, 6:30 am - 3:30pm (although we’re often there earlier and later.) To get in touch with Mr. Hankey, please call the school, or email at [email protected].


technology: John Hong - Technology Committee Chair - ext. 276 Brian Adams - Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist - ext. 272

Bishop Montgomery this month has met with the Los Angeles Archdiocese E-rate Consortium. BMHS is one of eighty-nine schools in the greater Los Angeles area working together to acquire a share of the available $5 billion in federal funding. The goal of the consortium is to bring each classroom to the minimal standard of: A) cat-6 ethernet cable, B) three data outlets, and C) one 802.11ac wireless access point. The final infrastructure upgrades should begin this coming summer, after final bids are reviewed and accepted in April. BMHS will have the necessary infrastructure to support the influx of Chromebooks and devices added to the school’s network in the 2015/2016 school year.

Teachers have begun curriculum mapping using the service Rubicon Atlas. Curriculum mapping helps BMHS build a more capable learning community. Curriculum mapping allows for: increased collaboration and conversation between teachers, transfer of knowledge, increased curriculum integration, transparency in course content, better alignment and reflection pertaining to state standards, and a perspective of course content on the micro and macro scale.

The fee for each AP exam is $100. All students taking the AP exams must pay for the exams by Friday, February 20th. Students must submit the final payment to the Student Store by Friday, February 20th. Please note that many students are taking several exams and the complete payment is due on February 20th! Any student not paying by the deadline date of February 20th will not be allowed to sit for the exam. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!!

AP Exams

Pre-order your yearbook on your upcoming tuition payment. You can pre-order your yearbook until your February tuition payment for $125. After February, the price increases to $150 and you aren’t guaranteed a yearbook. Last year, we sold out of books. Don’t get left out on all of this year’s memories! See Ms. McElroy in the Main Office to pre-order your yearbook.

YEARBOOK PRE-ORDERS:

BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL TUITION AND FEES 2015 - 2016

TUITION CATHOLIC $9,400.00 1 student 10 payments from $8,600.00 each additional student August ‘15 - May ‘16 NON-CATHOLIC $9,800.00 1 student $9,100.00 each additional student (Same as above) INTERNATIONAL $12,500.00 Current & continuing International Students ONLY INTERNATIONAL $16,450.00 International Students entering BMHS 2015 – 2016 school year(see below) FEES REGISTRATION*: $550.00 Per Student On day of Registration $1,100.00 Per International Student On day of Registration LATE REGISTRATION* $600.00 Late Registration Paid after published reg. date $550.00 Per Transfer Student *The registration fee is non-refundable PARENT SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: $350.00 $175.00 per semester billed in Aug./Jan. (PSI) The charge will be credited when the hours

are worked/paid. They will be credited in increments of 10 hours. Total of 20 hours per school year.

BOOKS: $400.00 Approximate cost Purchased in summer through ESCO Online. through ESCO www.bmhsbooks.com online bookstore.

GENERAL FEE**: $400.00 Per student **One time charge w/ Aug. Tuition Includes: - Technology fee - Parent-Student Handbook/Agenda - Classroom supplies fees $1,000.00 Per current & continuing International Student

**One time charge w/ Aug. Tuition Includes: - Technology fee - Parent-Student Handbook/Agenda - Classroom supplies fees - Fall Fundraiser - Parent School Involvement fee ATHLETIC FEE (YEARLY): $100.00 Payable at the Student Store (non-refundable) (Athletes Only) AP EXAM FEE: $100.00 per AP course for the AP exam due in Feb. to the Student Store YEARBOOK: $125.00 (Optional)

GRAD FEE $150.00 (Seniors Only)

LATE CHARGES: $25.00 If tuition payment is not received by the 10th of the month. SUMMER SCHOOL: $300.00 0/5 unit classes Paid at summer school registration $600.00 10 unit classes *Books not included $175.00 2.5 unit courses & Athletic Conditioning Courses

UNIFORMS: $200.00 Approximate cost (see Norman’s price list)

GYM CLOTHES: $30.00 Approximate cost Purchased at Norman’s Uniform LOCKS: $30.00 Locks purchased @ BMHS Student

Store

FUND RAISERS: FALL Fundraiser: $250.00 Per student REVISED 1/2015 - The amounts listed above reflect cost for the ‘15 – ‘16 year only.

BISHOP MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL

NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TUITION AND FEES 2015 - 2016

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TUITION & FEES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS $16,450.00 per student Due July 1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REGISTRATION FEE* $1,100.00 On day of Registration *The registration fee is non-refundable GENERAL FEE**: $1,000.00 Per student **One time charge w/ Aug. Tuition Includes: - Technology fee - Parent-Student Handbook/Agenda - Classroom supplies fees - Fall Fundraiser - Parent School Involvement fee

International Student Registration fee & General fee must be paid in full when the student registers in classes The 2015 – 2016 tuition fee must be paid in full upon receipt of the I-20 BOOKS: $400.00 Approximate cost Purchased in summer through ESCO Online. through ESCO www.bmhsbooks.com online bookstore. ATHLETIC FEE (YEARLY): $100.00 Payable at the Student Store (non-refundable) (Athletes Only) AP EXAM FEE: $100.00 per AP course for the AP exam due in Feb. to the Student Store YEARBOOK: $125.00 (Optional)

GRAD FEE $150.00 (Seniors Only) SUMMER SCHOOL: $300.00 0/5 unit classes Paid at summer school registration $600.00 10 unit classes *Books not included $175.00 2.5 unit courses & Athletic Conditioning Courses

UNIFORMS: $200.00 Approximate cost (see Norman’s price list)

GYM CLOTHES: $30.00 Approximate cost Purchased at Norman’s Uniform LOCKS: $30.00 Locks purchased @ BMHS Student

Store REVISED 1/2015 - The amounts listed above reflect cost for the ‘15 – ‘16 year only.

We’d “LOVE” TO SEE YOU at the next Mothers Club Meeting! February 23rd @ 7 PM!

January was a slow month for PSI hours!

We hope you enjoyed that time because once January passes, the rest of the school year seems to fly, especially for our

Senior families!

Student Appreciation Day was January 30th. Mothers’ Club passed out treats to show the kids how much we love them!

Our next event is Undergrad Awards on March 31st! Come and sign up for PSI hours!

Since Mom’s “Love” chocolate and dessert, here’s the

“Just Desserts” Meeting schedule for the year: FEB 23: Juniors

MAR 23: Sophomores APR 20: Freshman

On May 11th we celebrate the old Board, and bring in the new with our Installation dinner. Think about joining us on the board this year! Or, nominating

someone to the board for the 2015/16 school year!

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February is the Month we celebrate “Love” and St. Valentine, so try to

remember these words from 1 Corinthians 13:3-5 (NIV 1984, ©1984): “3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: PRESIDENT: JUDY TOLIN [email protected] or [email protected]

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2014-2015

DRIVER’S EDUCATION - 2015Tuesdays – Wednesdays – Thursdays

(2:15 – 3:35)

START: March 3 (Tuesday)

END: May 7 (Thursday)

24 Total Days

NO CLASS: Wednesday, April 1 Thursday, April 2 Tuesday, April 7 (Easter Vacation) Wednesday, April 8 (Easter Vacation) Thursday, April 9 (Easter Vacation) Tuesday, April 14 (Easter Vacation)

PRICE: $200.00

Textbook: $37.00 (Books must be ordered no later than Feb. 13)

REGISTRATION: Begins in the Student Store – February 9, 2015

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