Parents' Qs & As
Here are a list of Questions asked by Parents at the September 2008 PAC meeting and the answers.
Can room numbers be put above doors from courtyard? (i.e. 246-263) Mr. Jenkins will be getting this done.
What is TAP? What is it for? What is Ozone? How does it work? TAP is a period set aside for tutoring, catching up on work, or asking questions of teachers. Ozone is a place kids can get extra tutoring/help by signing up for it. Ozone information contact 303-442-2430 x2233
Sick Child – who do I call, can I pick up homework? Call attendance to excuse absence, for extended illness contact front desk to request homework to be picked up by parent/guardian in the front office.
What if someone is “bullying” my child? Call the principal or an assistant principal immediately! Do not allow this behavior to continue, it will not get better if ignored!
How can I get my child involved in a School Activity or Club? Being part of a school club, sport, or other activity is very important in helping your child feel welcome and a part of the school community. Check out the extensive list of Clubs and Activities available at Boulder High.
How best to contact teachers? The general email format for BHS employees is: "firstname.lastname@bvsd.org" or look in the Staff Directory on the BHS website or look in printed student directory or call the front desk.
How can I get messages to my child during the day? Message board outside counseling office, call front desk ask them to post the message. Remind your kids to look at the message board!
How do we handle a planned absence, family trip etc? Extended absence form from front office that each teacher signs.
What if we want to donate something to the school, who do we go to? Principal or an assistant principal
Where does my child go if they find their class too challenging? Teacher and/or counselor
What if my child is getting stolen from? Where do they go? Principal or assistant principal, remind to not bring things of value to school.
Can we get the OWL electronically delivered? OWL is the student run BHS newspaper. We don't have an electronic subscription, but we do send hard copies out every month. To subscribe, send a check for $30 and your mailing address to Boulder High School. The check should be written to BHS, and sent to the attention of Kirsten Freudenburg.
Are there any open campus rules? What about smoking on creek path? We cannot monitor how and where students come and go during the school day. The creek path is monitored for any students impeding anyone on the creek path. The creek path is public property, not owned by the school. The school works with specific students when their attendance is affected by the open campus policy.
What are the food choices at lunch and what is their cost?
The prices of lunch will be going up for the 2009-10 school year, but we do not know what the cost will be. We will be offering more local/organic and more produce foods in 2009-10.
Is there a parent activity pass for discounted home games?
Not currently
