Vocational SEI Course - Bristol-Plymouth is hosting a CVTE SEI Endorsement Course. Classes will run Tuesday, February 1st thru May 24th, except for vacation weeks. If you're interested please see this registration form.
OSHA: OSHA vouchers for your freshmen have been placed in the freshmen teacher of records account. Please make sure this is started ASAP. If you have any questions please see Nicole Conner or Bob Mello.
Passes: Thank you to all who have helped us set in motion the paper pass again. This has been a tremendous help. Please turn in the sign-out sheets at the end of the week to Marie where she will hold on to them for a period of time.
SkillsUSA: SkillsUSA has a few upcoming dates that you should be aware of. The first is The MRE Challenge on January 28th. The second is the SAIL Conference Thursday February 10th @ Gillette Stadium. The third is the District Conference March 4th. More details to follow on districts.
Shop advisors will soon be receiving practice tests through your SkillsUSA Connect Account. These tests will be used to help prepare the students for the district competition. Please see Lisa B if you need help accessing your SkillsUSA account.
FFA: FFA will be competing in the State competition from March 16th-18th.
Vocational Summer Camps:
We are planning to run Vocational Summer Camps for 2 weeks in July: July 11 - 15 and July 18 - 22, from 8am - 12pm, Monday through Friday. Please fill out this survey to indicate your interest. We will follow up information in the near future. Thank you!
INC Grades: If you have a student who has had an LTA or has been on quarantine after December 1, 2022 they may be issued an INC, which will become the grade recorded in PS on 2/4.
The NHS Raffle Baskets are back!
The Winter Extravagance Basket is PACKED with items such as comfy-cozy blankets and socks, tea and coffee-related items, gourmet hot sauces and food, assorted snacks, gift certificates, and more.
Raffle tickets are 1 ticket for $2, or 3 tickets for $5, and all proceeds go to the National Honor Society in order to help fund our community service projects. See Kristin Bateman in room 121 or Tina Palmer in room 117 for tickets. The winner will be drawn just before the February vacation.
Thanks for your continued support of NHS!
PLC Topics: A reminder...
Discuss in your department the purpose of assessment and grading. Please keep notes in your PLC agenda. Your input will be reviewed when the grading practices committee develops an SST definition.
Below are some starting points for your discussion:
The purpose of assessment is to:
The purpose of grading is to:
Reflect current achievement
Communicate to the student, family, and school progress in the course curriculum
Communication to the student, family, and school the student's attitudes, attendance, and behaviors through a work habit grade.
To provide an overview of the student's progress in the course, both achievement and work habits
The purpose assessment is not: