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LCAP Survey
Bellflower Unified School District is interested in your feedback regarding the District’s Local Control Accountability Plan or LCAP. The LCAP includes the District’s vision for students, its goals for student success, and specific actions and resources the district will use to achieve these goals. The plan is reviewed and updated annually. Your opinion is important to us and will help us revise our plan to support the achievement and well-being of all students.
Important Information
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New Parchment Ordering Service
Bellflower High School has partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcript and verifications securely. Click here to be re-directed to the Parchment website or click on the image below to place an order.
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Bell Schedule for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Bellflower Middle & High School will have a new bell schedule during the 2022-2023 school year. The new bell schedule will allow for students to take up to 8 classes (6 courses minimum for 7th-11th graders, and 5 course minimum for 12th graders). The bell schedule is also dependent on the calendar as well, which we are calling the Maroon & Gold Calendar. Maroon Days will be for odd periods 1, 3, 5, and 7. Gold Days will be for even periods 2, 4, 6, and 8. Mondays will continue to remain as "shortened" days in the bell schedule. Students and parents should pay close attention to the calendar and associated bell schedule.
Click here to access the Calendar and Bell Schedule
Click here to access the Bell Schedule only
Click here to see a video regarding the bell schedule, calendar, and other school policies
Haga clic aquí para ver un video sobre el horario y el calendario.
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See Something -- Hear Something -- Say Something
We encourage our Bellflower Campus Community to report any suspicious or concerning activities. If you see something or hear something, please say something. You may report this to any teacher, counselor, or administrator or you may utilize the BHS Tip Line by clicking here.
COVID-19 Testing
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The K-12 Protocols have been updated. You may view the updated protocols on our website along with additional resources relating to COVID which include isolation and vaccine information.
CDPH recommends that antigen tests be considered the primary option for detecting Covid-19 in schools. Test kits are available for students/staff who are symptomatic considered a close contact, or for any employee needing to test weekly at their school site. Additionally, free test kits mailed directly to your home may be obtained by visiting https://www.covid.gov/tests.
When To Get A Test:
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If you have COVID-19 symptoms (i.e. fever, chills, cough, sore throat, headaches, congestion, runny nose, nausea, body aches, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, short of breath, loss of taste or smell)
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If you have been a close contact to someone with COVID-19
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If you have COVID-19, to see if you can end isolation early
If you had COVID-19 within the last 90 days, testing is not recommended unless you have symptoms.
If you have symptoms and you have a negative test, it is recommended that you keep staying away from others and get another test 1-2 days later. This is because these tests are more likely to miss early infections. For self-tests, make sure to read and follow all test instructions correctly. You can also retest with a molecular test, i.e. PCR.
Isolation Instructions:
If you test positive for COVID-19 – stay home and away from others for a minimum of 5 days from the onset of symptoms. Inform your close contacts of possible exposure. You can leave isolation on day 6 or later if all of the following conditions are met:
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You get a negative result taken on or after day 5
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You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without using fever-reducing medicine
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Your symptoms are improving, or you have no symptoms
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Wear a mask indoors through day 10
OR You can leave isolation on day 11 without testing, as long as you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without using fever-reducing medicine.
Instructions for Close Contacts:
You do not need to quarantine for being a close contact as long as you have no symptoms. You are required to:
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Get tested 3-5 days from last exposure or earlier if symptomatic
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Wear a mask indoors and outdoors when in close contact with others for 10 days
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Continue to monitor your health for 10 days and test right away if symptoms start
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BHS Announcements
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College Information Night for 7-12 Grade Students: Wednesday, April 26th
The College & Career Center is hosting a College Information Night on Wednesday, April 26th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the BMHS Cafeteria. The event is a great opportunity for students and families to learn about different college options, college admission requirements, updates on SAT and ACT, the admission process and important admission dates and deadlines. Representatives from Cerritos College, Cal State Long Beach, UC Irvine and one Private University will be presenting at the event and will provide information about their campus such as academic programs, admission requirements and campus highlights. All Bellflower Middle and High School students and their families are encouraged to attend the event. It's never too early to start learning about college! If you have any questions, please stop by the College and Career Center in Room 401. Click here for a flyer with information.
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Grades Updated in Aeries Portal
Reminder to students and families: The semester grades have been updated (after 3/20/23). Please check your child's grades in Aeries Portal, and begin having conversations with your child regarding their grades.
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Bellflower Community Input Committee
Dear Bellflower Middle and High School Community,
We want to acknowledge that there is concern regarding recent events at our school and in the Bellflower Unified School District community. As a staff, we also share these concerns that are a reflection of a much bigger problem in our community and society. By now you have received communication from our Superintendent, Dr. Ben Drati, highlighting the steps our district is taking to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.
As a result, Bellflower Middle and High School (BMHS) is also taking steps to update our safety measures. One of the steps includes the establishment of a Community Input Committee incorporating BMHS administration, staff, students, and families. This committee will discuss the topics and suggestions addressed by our community during the Town Hall meeting held on Monday, March 20th, 2023.
The committee will review preventative measures, discuss ideas, and have time to collaborate with other educational partners to provide feedback that will inform the refinement of our school safety plan. This committee will also provide the BUSD with feedback to assist the district in considering comprehensive safety measures.
In order to form this committee, we are providing a link to a Google Form for interested parents and students to sign up. The deadline to sign up is April 7, 2023.
We want to assure you that we take all concerns seriously and that we welcome all feedback. We look forward to working collaboratively with all educational partners in enhancing a school environment that is welcoming and safe for all, Because Unity Creates Success.
Click here to access the sign up form for the BMHS Community Input Committee
Sincerely,
Mr. Michael Lundgren, Principal
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REMINDER - The Class of 2023 General Scholarship Application deadline extended to Friday, March 31st.
Attention Seniors, are you attending college or a trade school in the Fall of 2023? Want to win a $1,000 scholarship?If so, complete the Class of 2023 General Scholarship Application as soon as possible! Every year various community organizations in Bellflower provide scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to attend college or trade school. These organizations use our General Scholarship Application to determine who will win one of their scholarships. All seniors are encouraged to complete the scholarship application. Organizations that provide scholarships include: Bellflower Women's Club, Kiwanis, and Rotary Club of BellflowerThe deadline to submit the General Scholarship Application has been extended to Friday, March 31st. This is a "hard deadline" and the application will close at 11:59pm on March 31st. Visit the College & Career Center if you have any questions or need help completing the Scholarship Application.To access the scholarship application, go to: https://bit.ly/2023-gen-scholarship-app -
Grad Nite Information
Grad Nite is a safe, sober, drug and alcohol free celebration for our senior graduates. This year Grad Nite will be held at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA on May 19, 2023. This event is for Bellflower HS Seniors only, no guests will be allowed to attend with a Bellflower student. Grad Nite is $235, which includes transportation, a park hopper pass valid for May 19th only and a 4-hour Grad-Only party in California Adventure from 10pm - 2am. All students who attend Grad Nite must ride the school bus to the event. Students check in at 10am May 19 and return around 3:30am to BMHS. The last day to purchase tickets was February 28. Click here for more information about Grad Nite and Grad Week. -
FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
Are you a senior who forgot to submit their FAFSA or CADAA by the March 2nd deadline? Are you attending a community college or trade school in the Fall? If so, did you know that you can still submit your FAFSA/CADAA to receive free money for school. The deadline for community college and trade school students to complete the FAFSA/CADAA is September 2nd. However, don't wait until September to complete the FAFSA/CADAA, complete the application now. Visit the College and Career Center to get help completing your FAFSA or CADAA. For questions or to schedule an appointment, students and parents/guardians can contact the College & Career Center at (562) 920-1801, Ext. 3401 or Ms. Campos at malessacampos@busd.k12.ca.
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Seniors!
Starting in the 4th quarter (3/20/23), if you get in trouble for a suspendable offense, you will be:
-Banned from the graduation ceremony and Banned from any senior week activity, with no refunds permitted for grad nite.
If you have any questions, please see an administrator.
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Spring Title 1 Parent Survey
Dear Parents: Please take a few minutes to complete the Spring Title 1 Survey. Click here to access the survey in English and Spanish. The survey will close on May 1st. This was also emailed to all parents as well. Thank you!
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Think Together
Bellflower Unified School District's Expanded Learning Program is pleased to offer after school enrichment opportunities for 7th and 8th grade students through Think Together. Students will be able to participate in the program from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. each day. Students will also be able to participate in the program from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on late start Mondays. All students will be provided a healthy snack, thirty minutes per day of physical activities, homework assistance, and enrichment activities.
Registration is required for students. Click here to access the Think Together Application.
Click here to access Contact Information. Click here to access a flyer regarding the purpose of Think Together.
For more information, please contact Destiny Soto: Destiny is on campus from 10am to 6pm and can be reached by calling extension 3205 or by email at: bellflower.busd@
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Class of 2023 - FAFSA & California Dream Act Application
REMINDER - FAFSA and California Dream Act Application Deadline is March 2nd
Seniors, HAVE YOU DONE YOUR FAFSA OR CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT APPLICATION? If you plan to attend college in the Fall of 2023 and want money for college then you need to complete the FAFSA or CADAA by March 2nd! By completing the FAFSA or CADAA you are applying for various types of financial aid such as a Federal Pell Grant, Cal Grant or a grant from the college you will be attending in the fall.The College and Career Center at Bellflower High is hosting FAFSA/ CADAA workshops during the school day, evening and on Saturday. See the dates and times for the workshops:- Thursday, February 16 during Period 2, 4, 6 and 8
- Thursday, February 23 during Period 1, 3, 5, and 7
- Saturday, February 25 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Wednesday, March 1 from 3:30pm to 4:45pm
- Thursday, March 2 during Period 2, 4, 6, and 8
cadaa-workshops22 INCENTIVES FOR SUBMITTING THE FAFSA OR CADAA: Every senior who submits the FAFSA or CADAA will receive TWO extra graduation tickets. Seniors who submit their FAFSA or CADAA by March 2nd will be entered into a drawing to win a Yearbook or Prom Ticket.For questions or to schedule an appointment, parents/guardians can contact the College & Career Center at (562) 920-1801, Ext. 3401 or Ms. Campos at malessacampos@busd.k12.ca.us Click here for the incentive information
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Parent Workshops
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Bases and Fundamentals is a 6-session program. A free program designed for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with emotional or behavioral difficulties. This will begin on Friday, February 10th. Please see the flyer below for more details.
https://lacoe-edu.zoom.us/j/
81575109791?pwd= OTlJUUFnTmpOY2d1cmxRY2VXS2RTQT 09
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State Testing is Here!
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Testing window has arrived and we are starting to test students in different content areas. STUDENT ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT and we ask that you ensure that your student is at school on time and here every day.
Click here for a copy of the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) Testing Parent Guide
Smarter Balanced Math & English Language Arts Testing (SBAC for students in Grades 7, 8, & 11).
Click here for a copy of the California Science Test (CAST) Parent Guide
California Science Test (CAST for students in Grades 8, 11, and 12 - for those that didn't test as an 11th grader last year).
Click here to access the schedule for these tests for the 2022-2023 school year.
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ELPAC Testing
As an English learner, EL students will take the Summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) this spring. The Summative ELPAC measures how much progress a child is making in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Testing will occur between February through May.
Como estudiante de inglés, estudiantes de EL tomará las Evaluaciones Sumativas de Dominio del Idioma Inglés para California (ELPAC) esta primavera. El ELPAC Sumativo mide el progreso de estudiantes de EL en la comprensión auditiva, la expresión oral, la lectura y la escritura en inglés. Las pruebas se realizarán entre febrero y mayo.
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Physical Fitness Test
The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is part of the state testing program. All students in grades five, seven, and nine are tested throughout the state of California. The PFT is administered between February and May.
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Senior Celebration Donations
For the past several years, Bellflower High School seniors who were accepted into 4-year universities received a college shirt for the school that they were going to attend.
We would like your help in collecting donations to assist us with the continued funding of our Senior Celebration account for the Class of 2023 and beyond.
If you would like to financially assist us, Click here to donate online through our Student Web Store
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High School Yearbook and Senior Ad Information
Please read the following information regarding the High School Yearbook. The cost is $85 before Winter Break, and $95 after Winter Break. In addition, we also sell pages in the high school yearbook as well. The costs are listed on the attached flyer, posted below, that you can download. If you have any questions regarding the high school yearbook, please contact Ms. Lisa Jass, in Room 202. If you have questions regarding payments, please contact the ASB Office.
Every year the yearbook offers parents and students the ability to buy senior ads in the yearbook to honor their graduating seniors. This year is no different. We are extending our original deadline from December 16th to January 31st to give you the opportunity to purchase these senior ads for your students. The information is in the attached document. If you choose to participate, please read the document, pay for your ad through the ASB office or the website and fill out the form linked through the document. The yearbook staff appreciates your support.
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2022-2023 Bellflower Middle & High School Scholarship List
The 2022-2023 Scholarship List is now available! The list has over 80 scholarships with deadlines from December to June. Scholarships are available for middle and high school students. There are merit and need-based scholarships. There are also scholarships specifically for graduating seniors, minority students, undocumented students, student athletes and different hobbies and career interests.Review the scholarship list carefully and apply to scholarships that you are eligible for. Remember, an hour of your time completing a scholarship may win you $1,000!To access the scholarship list, click on the link: https://bit.ly/BMHS-
2022-2023-scholarships Visit the College and Career Center in Room 401 if you have any questions about the scholarships on the list or if you need a brag sheet. Click here to access the flyer regarding scholarships.
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Senior Graduation Information
SENIORS! Are you excited about graduation? Well, it's time to begin purchasing your graduation materials! Jostens will be on campus on Tuesday, November 15th during high school lunch. The deadline to order is Sunday, November 20th! You can also call Jostens directly, or order online on their website (Their information is in the flyer, attached below). You can also find information about Letterman Jackets, Rings, and Senior Clothing.
Click here to access the Jostens flyer regarding Senior Cap/Gowns, Rings, and Jackets
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Cerritos Complete Promise Program
Are you interested in the Cerritos Complete program with two years free tuition by completing the 6 eligibility steps? If so, join us on Wednesday, November 9th from 6pm to 7pm. There will be an English and a Spanish session via Zoom. Please click here to access the flyer see the Zoom links.
Cerritos Complete video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC-1Sns-jDU Cerritos Complete/Bellflower High School website with the 6 steps and deadlines: https://www.cerritos.edu/cerritos- complete/Bellflower.htm
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Paper Online Tutoring Free!
PAPER Online Tutoring is now available for all students in 4th-12th grade through their Clever account. Students may ask tutors questions through the chat feature using the PAPER APP to get help with homework, feedback on their writing, or support with studying for assessments. The APP can be found in the Google Play and Apple APP store.
Click here to register for a free parent webinar (provided in English and Spanish). If your child needs more information about how to use PAPER, they can watch the following videos or ask their teacher(s) for more information:
Click here to watch the video titled "How Do Students Access 24/7 Live Help on PAPER?"
Click here to watch the video titled "How Do Students Use PAPER's Essay Review?"
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HelpNow Tutoring
Every Californian can now access free online tutoring at any hour of the day, thanks to a new initiative offering educational resources to K-12 students and adult learners. The resource is part of an investment in public libraries announced Sept. 12 by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Real-time homework help is now available "on the websites of any of the 1,130 local public libraries around the state," and here. The HelpNow pilot program currently offers help in math and language arts, in English and Spanish, at any time of the day or night. Help for "other core K-12 subjects" is available between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog, with no age limit to who can take advantage of the resource.
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Title I Parent & Student Evaluation Survey
Bellflower Middle and High School is asking for your input regarding school services, so that we may continue to improve parent involvement opportunities that result in improved student achievement. Please complete the survey accessible by clicking on the link below. As we work together to improve BUSD Title I schools, we appreciate your input with our continuous analysis and improvement process. Results of this survey will be used to create the School Plan for Student Achievement. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about our school.
Click here for the Title 1 Survey in English
Haga clic aquí para la encuesta del Título 1
Click here to view the Title 1 Annual Meeting Slides (English + Spanish)
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New Digital Photo ID Card through Minga!
Bellflower Middle/High School students will now be able to utilize the app called Minga as a digital ID card! The app enables staff to create hall passes, reward students for doing well and helping others, and the digital ID card will help students have an easier time entering or leaving campus. The digital ID has a "live" interface, with a running digital clock and a moving background, thus preventing students from using a screenshot. Students will utilize their school email (via Google) to log in. The app is safe to use, uses very little data, and doesn't require access to any of the information stored on your phone. If your child does not have a smartphone, don't worry - they will receive a printed ID card as well.
Click here to read more about Minga, and how students sign in with their school email.
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College & Career Center
The College & Career Center (Room 401) is here to assist students with college applications, scholarships, financial aid, resumes, work permits, and other college and career information. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30am through 4:30pm. Please click here to view the list of College & Career Center Staff and Contact Information
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Online Enrollment For New Students is Now Happening!
Bellflower Middle/High School Aeries Online Enrollment allows you to quickly start the process of enrolling your student(s) for school. Information about the student such as emergency contacts, medical, and language information will be collected. Upon completion, the student's information is electronically sent to the school but is not complete until the school site has reviewed the data and received the appropriate required documents.
Click here to begin the enrollment process of a new student
and then click the “Enroll a New Student” button on the bottom right corner of the Aeries website.
Click here to schedule a PHONE APPOINTMENT or IN PERSON MEETING for general questions or to finish the enrollment process.
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8:30 AM - 10:30 AM ELAC Meeting
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Boys Varsity Tennis
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM COED Swimming & Diving
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3:15 PM - 5:15 PM JV Baseball
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3:15 PM - 5:00 PM JV Softball
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3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Varsity Softball
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3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Boys Varsity Volleyball
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4:15 PM - 6:30 PM Boys Golf
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4:45 PM - 5:45 PM Boys JV Volleyball