Elementary FAQ

Starting of the School Year

When is the first day of school?
Monday, August 29, 2011
How will I know what supplies my elementary children will need?
They are posted on our website under For Parents>Supply Lists

When are the Open Houses, Parent Orientations and Back-to-School Nights?

Open House:
Grades PreK-6:  Thursday, August 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
New Parent Orientation (for parents only)
Grades PreK-6:  Monday, August 22, 7:00 p.m.
Back-to-School Nights
Grades 1-6:  Thursday, September 1, 7:00 p.m. (for parents only)
Grades 7-12:  Thursday, August 25, 7:00 p.m.

The School Day

When does the school day begin and end?
Begins:  8:12 a.m.
Ends:  PreK & Kindergarten: 11:30 a.m./Grades 1-12: 2:54 p.m.
When is chapel?
Every Thursday
What is sold in the cafeteria?
Cold drinks, a la carte items, hot platters
Menus are posted in the cafeteria and are available on our website at www.bbsk12.org under For Parents>Lunch Menu.
What is the dress code?
Elementary:  see "Dress Code" website link under "Elementary"
MS/HS:  see "Dress Code" website link under "Secondary"
What is the discipline code?
Elementary:  see handbook, section 4.02
MS/HS:  see handbook, section 5.01, 5.02
When is the earliest children can be dropped off in the morning and when are they to be picked up after school?
Morning: 7:45 a.m. (7:30 a.m. in the elementary for a fee)
Afternoon:  Kindergarten:  11:30 a.m./Grades 1-12:  2:54 p.m.
If I drive my children to school, where do I drop them off and where do I pick them up?
Elementary:  in the lower parking lot
MS/HS:  in the upper parking lot
Is there a penalty if I am late picking up my children?
Elementary: see handbook, section 3.194

Transportation

Whom do I call about busing problems?
Your local school district
How do I schedule transportation for my child?
Notify us
Does the school allow student drivers?
Yes. Please see MS/HS handbook, section 3.182

Absence and Homework Policies

Do I need to notify the school if my child is absent?
Elementary: Yes. Please call 737-3550, ext. 155 prior to 7:30 a.m.
MS/HS: Yes. Please call 737-3550, option 5
When is an absence excused?
Elementary: see handbook, section 3.041
MS/HS: see handbook, section 3.041
How do I get my absent child's homework?
Elementary: see handbook, section 2.07
MS/HS: see handbook, section 2.10
When my child returns to school, what am I required to do?
Elementary: see handbook, section 3.042
MS/HS: see handbook, section 3.042

Communications

How will I know if the school is closed due to inclement weather?
Television: WHP21, WGAL 8, or WHTM 27
Radio: WHP 580 AM
BBS Website:  www.bbks12.org
School Reach:  you will receive an automated telephone message

Whom do I call ...?

When my child is absent from school?
Elementary:  call 737-3550, ext. 155 before 7:30 a.m.
MS/HS:  call 737-3550, option 5
For information about public school busing?
Mrs. Lisa Haverl, ext. 121
With questions about tuition payments, late fees, activity fees, etc.?
Mrs. Tammy Strube, Financial Office, ext. 122
For my absent child's homework assignments?
After one day -
Elementary office, ext. 155
MS/HS office, ext. 130
With elementary discipline questions?
Your child's teacher
With middle school/high school discipline questions?
The teacher who administered the discipline
With questions about my child's school work?
Your child's teacher
How does the school communicate with parents?
In July, a mailing is sent with pertinent information for the upcoming year along with postings on our website under For Parents>Back to School
An elementary newsletter is sent home weekly
On a weekly basis, a school-wide Newsletter is posted on Renweb and on our website under For Parents>Weekly Newsletter
Elementary folders containing your children's work are sent home weekly
The Board minutes and financial reports are available for review in the office
Grades, attendance, and discipline records are on Renweb. The office will notify you how to access this web based site.
What are the school's extension numbers?
155 - Elementary Office
130 - MS/HS Office and Athletic Department
122 - Financial Office
145 - The Administrator and Admissions
Are there volunteer opportunities?
During Elementary Back-to-School Night you can fill out the Parent Volunteer Form

Extracurricular

Sports

When do the sports seasons begin?
Fall: August 15
Winter: November 21
Spring: March 5
When must my child have a physical?
MS:  once a year before the first season
HS:  before every season
Does the school have a "cut" policy?
See MS/HS handbook, section 4.04
How will I get sports schedules?
Each athlete is given a schedule for his or her sport season. Schedules are on our website at www.bbsk12.org under Athletics. Directions to all away games are also on the website.
What are the eligibility requirements?
See MS/HS handbook, section 4.02

Music

Does the school offer music lessons?
Yes. Free group instrumental lessons are given in the elementary school. Private lessons are also given. The fee is paid directly to the instructor. Please call the office for details.
Does the school have bands and choirs?
Bands in elementary and middle school/high school
Choirs in elementary, middle school, and high school
What performing opportunities are available?
Winter and spring concerts, Fine Arts Festivals, Chapel and other outreaches

Drama

Does the middle school and high school have a play?
The middle school/high school play is in the spring.