{"id":16457,"date":"2016-07-06T08:40:18","date_gmt":"2016-07-06T13:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.com\/?p=16457"},"modified":"2016-07-06T08:40:18","modified_gmt":"2016-07-06T13:40:18","slug":"back-to-school-central","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/?p=16457","title":{"rendered":"BACK TO SCHOOL CENTRAL"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"artHead\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/backtoschool.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16458\" src=\"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/backtoschool-300x97.jpg\" alt=\"backtoschool\" width=\"300\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/backtoschool-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/backtoschool-1024x330.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/backtoschool-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/backtoschool-700x226.jpg 700w, https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/backtoschool.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Back To School Central<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"artTag\">First day of school is August 18, 2016<\/h4>\n<p class=\"bylineDateBox\"><span class=\"dateline\">May 03, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The first day of school is just around the corner, and Back To School Central is designed to help you find everything your family needs to be ready for that first day.<\/p>\n<p>The following sections will provide you with general information, so be sure to also check your child\u2019s school website for information specific to their school site. School websites and contact information can be accessed on the top navigation bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Start Times<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>High School (9-12)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.<br \/>\nLate Start Wednesdays \u2013 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.<br \/>\nDoors open Monday &#8211; Friday at 7:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Middle School (6-8)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.<br \/>\nLate Start Wednesdays \u2013 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.<br \/>\nDoors open Monday &#8211; Friday at 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Elementary School (K-5)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9:10 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.<br \/>\nLate Start Wednesdays \u2013 9:40 a.m. \u2013 3:55 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Pre-K<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8:15 to 8:45 a.m. drop off \u2013 2:20 to 2:50 p.m. pick up (no change)<br \/>\nLate Start Wednesdays \u2013 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. drop off &#8211; 2:20 to 2:50 p.m. pick up<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Late Start Wednesdays<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early in 2016, the board of education\u00a0approved plans for embedded collaboration time for teachers in the school week. Documented research has shown that there is a strong correlation between teacher collaboration and student achievement, and embedded collaboration is\u00a0the number one most effective strategy for improving student performance. This new format, known as Late Start Wednesdays, will change the start time for students at all school sites to 30 minutes later on Wednesdays only.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information about how these changes impact your child, please contact the principal at your student\u2019s school. For a list of frequently asked questions regarding these changes visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baschools.org\/schooltimes\" target=\"_blank\">www.baschools.org\/schooltimes<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Transportation Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to budget cuts, the transportation department is making changes to its routing system and will rely on\u00a0<strong>parental transport for those students living within 1.5 miles of their zoned school site<\/strong>. Additionally, in order to reduce bus stops\/turnarounds and promote student safety,\u00a0<strong>bus stops and routes will change<\/strong>. For more information, please\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baschools.org\/vnews\/display.v\/ART\/574db35e56199\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>. BAPS continues to make safety its number one priority, and every routing decision made has been based on student safety.\u00a0Questions and concerns can be addressed by Transportation Services\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:BAbus@baschools.org\">BAbus@baschools.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The transportation bus route link has been temporarily disabled. Routing information for 2016-2017 bus route will be available after August 1. For more information, please\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baschools.org\/vnews\/display.v\/SEC\/Transportation\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Annual, Required Student Information Form &#8211;\u00a0available soon!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For many years, parents were required to complete paper forms for each of their students. These forms will be combined and updated, and parents will be able to complete the annual, required forms online!\u00a0<u><strong>This form must be submitted by midnight on Friday, August 5, 2016, in order for your student to obtain their class schedule or homeroom teacher in August.<\/strong><\/u>\u00a0If the form has not been submitted by August 5, the primary legal guardian for the student must attend Schedule Pickup or Meet Your Teacher to complete the form on site. Please check back soon to access this form.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"bccHeader\"><strong>Everything you need to know about Back to School can be found by clicking the links below.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"bccContent\"><a class=\"show-hide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.baschools.org\/vnews\/display.v\/ART\/4dfb8a1841efc#\">Show All Answers<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Non-Required Forms<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Home Access Center &#8211; New Online Parent Resource to Replace ParentConnect<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Enrollment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Immunizations: Caring Van<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Child Nutrition<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Free\/Reduced Meals<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>School Supplies<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Important Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Before &amp; After Care<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Student Activity and Athletic Passes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Directory Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Child Find Notice<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Parents Right to Know<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Report and Stop Bullying<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Meningococcal Disease Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>Student Handbooks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"question\"><strong>1:1 &#8211; Digital Learning with Chromebook Devices in grades 9-12<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"answer\">\n<p>BAPS uses the latest technology to enhance student learning, student engagement and student achievement. 1:1 provides every student in grades 9-12 with a personal device to explore and utilize educational resources both inside and outside the classroom \u2013 from accessing class content and textbooks online, to communicating and collaborating with classmates and teachers. With 1:1, students have the best teacher-facilitated instruction combined with the best technology at their fingertips!<\/p>\n<p>Student learning experiences will be taken to new levels that further engage and prepare them for their future. Students will have access to information and creative resources to present their knowledge, understanding and application of the content they learn throughout the school year in each course. The skills they will learn through the use of Chromebooks, Canvas and Google Apps for Education will guide them to success in future learning and career opportunities because they will become knowledgeable and proficient users of technology.<\/p>\n<p>Please\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baschools.org\/1to1\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about\u00a01:1, when to pick up your student&#8217;s\u00a0Chromebook and purchase device insurance, and experience learning in an engaging new way! For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baschools.org\/vnews\/display.v\/ART\/572162e299aac\" target=\"_blank\">www.baschools.org\/1to1<\/a>\u00a0or send an email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:1to1@baschools.org\">1to1@baschools.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back To School Central First day of school is August 18, 2016 May 03, 2016 The first day of school is just around the corner, and Back To School Central is designed to help you find everything your family needs to be ready for that&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ba-schools-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16457"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16457\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/16458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thebabuzz.mcwmediadev.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}