IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL PARENT INFORMATION
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND UPDATES
NEW TIGER THREADS SPIRIT STORE NOW OPEN
THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS | VOLUME 40, ISSUE ONE | BACK TO SCHOOL 2014
A few words from the desk of Dr. Jarod Mendenhall BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS VOLUME 40, ISSUE 1 | BACK TO SCHOOL 2014 Publisher Communications Department Broken Arrow Public Schools Layout/Design/Photography Adam J. Foreman Graphic Artist/Publications Specialist Editing/Content Shelli Holland-Handy Chief Communications Officer Christina Dixon Communications & Community Relations Coordinator Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jarod Mendenhall Board of Education Cheryl Kelly, President Steve Allen, Vice President Jerry Denton, Clerk Steve Majors, Deputy Clerk Dr. Theresa Williamson, Member The ARROWPOINT is published six times a year by the Communications Department of Broken Arrow Public Schools and is distributed to approximately 48,500 households in the Broken Arrow school district. The ARROWPOINT is printed at Printed Products, Inc., and is the official communication tool for parents, students, staff and patrons of Broken Arrow Public Schools. Any information, content and photos contained herein are property of Broken Arrow Schools and are to be used by outside sources only with permission of the Communications Department. All contents are copyrighted. Broken Arrow Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following people within the District have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination issues and concerns: • The Chief Human Resources Officer, Ed Fager, should be contacted for all non-student and/or employment related issues at 918-259-5700 or at 701 South Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012; • The Executive Director, Secondary Education, Randy Craven, should be contacted for all student issues related to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, at 918259-5700 or at 701 South Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012; • The Director of Special Education, Carol Gruben, should be contacted for all student issues related to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA), at 918-259-5700 or at 701 South Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012; • The Assistant Athletic Director, Melenda Knight, should be contacted for all student issues related to Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, at 918-259-4310 or at 1901 E. Albany, Broken Arrow, OK 74012; • The Chief Operating Officer, Michelle Bergwall, should be contacted for issues related to accessibility to facilities, services and activities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, at 918-259-5700 or at 701 South Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. • Inquiries concerning non-discrimination can also be made to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The contact information for the Kansas City Enforcement Office is: Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education One Petticoat Lane 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64106; Telephone: (816) 268-0550; TTY: (877) 521-2172; Facsimile: (816) 823-1404; Email: OCR.KansasCity@ ed.gov.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL Tons of information for parents and students to prepare for the new year
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Summer months have been busy with multi-site projects
NEW FACES, NEW PLACES
Broken Arrow welcomes new administrators and new positions for a few returning personnel
TIGER THREADS SPIRIT STORE Broken Arrow High School’s newest addition finds clothing and more for everyone
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
Counselors at the high school are focused on achievement even after students enter the real world
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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Aug. 18-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional Days Aug. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . Elem. Meet Your Teacher, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20 . . . . . . . . ECC Meet Your Teacher, 3-5 p.m. Aug. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . .AlternativeAcademy Orientation Aug. 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Day Of School Sept. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day Sept. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Middle School Open Houses Sept. 9 . . . . Freshman Academy Open House Sept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . High School Open House Sept. 11 . . . . . . . . . . MHP Open House Sept. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional Day Oct. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of First Nine Weeks Oct. 16-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Break Nov. 26-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving Break Dec. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Semester Ends Dec. 22-Jan. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter Break Jan. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Semester Begins Jan. 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Feb. 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Presidents’ Day Feb. 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional Day March 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of Third Nine Weeks March 16-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Break May 15 . . . Tentative Class of 2015 Graduation May 22. . . . . . . . . . . . Tentative Last Day of School May 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day
BACK TO SCHOOL DATES MIDDLE SCHOOL • August 13, 2014, Noon to 6 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Schedule Pick-Up • August 14, 2014, Noon to 6 p.m. 6th Grade Schedule Pick-Up • August 14, 2014, 6 p.m. Middle School Parent Orientation FRESHMAN ACADEMY • August 13, 2014, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9th Grade Schedule Pick-Up • August 14, 2014, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9th Grade Schedule Pick-Up • September 9, 2014, 6 p.m. Freshman Academy Open House HIGH SCHOOL • August 13, 2014, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10th, 11th & 12th Grade Schedule Pick-Up • August 14, 2014, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10th, 11th & 12th Grade Schedule Pick-Up • September 11, 2014, 6 p.m. High School Open House MARGARET HUDSON PROGRAM • September 11, 2014, 6 p.m. Open House BA ACADEMY • August 19, 2014, 6 p.m. Orientation MEET YOUR TEACHER • Aug. 19 , 2014- Elementary Schools • Aug. 20, 2014- Early Childhood Centers
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ith the first day of school fast approaching, Broken Arrow Public Schools is excited to welcome students and parents back into the fold with exciting new changes, upcoming events and familiar programs. CHILD NUTRITION
As a participant in the National School Lunch Program, BAPS offers free and reduced rates on breakfast and lunch for students of families that meet certain income guidelines. Students who wish to participate in the program must re-enroll for the 2014-2015 school year by completing an application, which is available at each school site. In addition, parents may fill out Free/ Reduced applications online at www.baschools.org. Applications for the 2014-2015 school year are due by Oct. 3, 2014. On this date, the students who received free and reduced lunches for the 2013-2014 school year will be no longer eligible for the program if a new application has not be processed. Online payments for school meals will continue this year with MySchoolBucks.com. Parents may visit the website to create a child’s account with their child’s student ID number. Each transaction results in a $1.95 fee. On the site, parents may see their child’s balance, view purchase history and sign up for email notifications if balances become low. Although a great option for parents, the online system is not required, as parents may still send money with students for lunch
and breakfast purchases. The BAPS Child Nutrition Department makes effort to accommodate special dietary needs. In or do so, BAPS Child Nutrition must have documen for the special dietary needs from a licensed phy An assessment of the dietary needs must be ma the physician and an original copy of the asses must be on file with the Child Nutrition Departm Questions regarding free and reduced applica online meal payments and special dietary needs c directed to the Child Nutrition Department at 259-4565. BEFORE & AFTER CARE
B&A Connections offers before and after programs for Broken Arrow Public Schools. Connections planned curriculum reflects bot developmental interests of children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade and the oppor for children within these age groups to play and from one another. Key elements of the pro include social and emotional development, ph development and intellectual development, as wel warm and caring staff. The B&A Connections of located at 210 North Main Street at Central On and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m kindergarten before OR after care is $145 per mon child. Pre-kindergarten before AND after care is per month per child. Kindergarten – fifth grade OR after care is $130 per month per child. Kinderg
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– fifth grade before AND after care is $225 per month per child. Additionally, there is an annual registration fee of $40 per family. For specific information about before and after care at your child’s school, contact the B&A Connections office at (918) 259-7413. DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act allows a district to designate certain student data as directory information. Broken Arrow Public Schools has designated “directory information” to include a student’s name, parents’ names, address and telephone listing, date and place of birth, class designation (i.e., first grade, tenth grade, etc.), extracurricular participation, achievement awards or honors, dates of attendance, weight and height, photograph, as well as the school or school district the student attended before he/she enrolled in Broken Arrow Public Schools. BAPS will continue to disclose student directory information for the purposes of printing student names in yearbooks, honor rolls, athletic programs and publications. Parents or eligible students should advise the school district in a letter to the Chief Communications Officer of any or all of the items they refuse to permit the district to designate as directory information about that student. The designation will remain in effect until it is modified by the written direction of the student’s parent or the eligible student. CHILD FIND NOTICE This notice is to inform parents that Broken Arrow Public schools is maintaining an ongoing Child Find search to locate, identify and evaluate any child age 3-21 with an established or suspected disability. Child Find efforts include all individuals age 3-21 not enrolled in school, as well as those who attend public and private schools, Head Start, state institutions, and other child care or treatment facilities. Children not of school age must reside in the boundaries of Broken Arrow Public Schools to be included in the Child Find efforts. Broken Arrow Public Schools has established and maintains a comprehensive screening and multidisciplinary referral, evaluation and eligibility process for the identification of children with suspected disabilities. Child Find activities contain a mandate for public awareness of contact, location and established screening procedures. Information regarding evaluation procedures is available at no cost to a parent/guardian upon request by contacting Broken Arrow Public Schools at the Educational Service Center, Special Services, 701 N. Main Street, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Phone contact is available at 918-259-5700. As mandated by the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Broken Arrow Public Schools is required to fully inform parents that personally identifiable information is maintained on all children who are referred and evaluated under the provisions of Child Find. The types of information sought may include but is not limited to: parent concerns, developmental, adaptive behavior, social-cultural, health/medical, vision, hearing, motor, perceptual/processing, behavior, psychological, vocational and information gained through observations in the classroom or other environments. It is the responsibility of Broken Arrow Public Schools to inform parents orguardians of their rights under the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Should you have any questions please contact John Hilborn at 918-259-5751.
PARENTS RIGHT TO KNOW Qualifications At the beginning of each school year, a local educational agency that receives funds under this part shall notify the parents of each student attending any school receiving funds under this part that the parents may request, and the agency will provide the parents on request (and in a timely manner), information regarding the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers, including, at a minimum, the following: • Whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction. • Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived. • The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree. • Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. Additional information In addition to the information that parents may request under subparagraph (A), a school that receives funds under this part shall provide to each individual parent— • Information on the level of achievement of the parent’s child in each of the State academic assessments as required under this part; and • Timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified. Format The notice and information provided to parents under this paragraph shall be in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language that the parents can understand. To receive any of this information, please contact Celia M. Armstrong, Director of Human Resources, at 918-259-5700.
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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES ON IMPORTANT DISTRICT PROJECTS
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rom constructing new sites to renovating longstanding buildings, Broken Arrow Public Schools has worked diligently since the passing of the 2009 bond issue to make major improvements across the district. These improvements include eliminating all modular buildings, securing school entrances and building additional school sites to meet the demands of enrollment growth. “One of the key facets of the $295 million bond issue was to remove more than 100 portable classrooms and replace them with permanent structures to better our student’s safety as well as their learning environment,” BAPS Chief Operating Officer Michelle Bergwall said. “We are proud to say each has finally been removed due to the addition of 311 new classrooms encompassing more than 800,000 square feet.” By the end of the 2013-2014 school year, BAPS welcomed seven new schools to the district—three early childhood centers, three elementary sites and one middle school. In addition, more than 93,000 square feet were added to the high school campus. Construction continued throughout summer and has resulted in a number of projects completed in time for the start of school this fall. • Arrow Springs Early Childhood Center: The district will open its fourth early childhood center at the location of what was once Arrow Springs Elementary. This site has been remodeled to serve the needs of 4-year-old students. • Oak Crest Elementary: Last year, Oak Crest staff and students temporarily moved
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to the location which was formerly Haskell Middle School while Oak Crest underwent a large scale remodel. On August 21, Oak Crest reopens its doors with new classrooms, a new library, a new playground and more. • Indoor Athletic Facility: Built to the west of the Multi-Purpose Facility at Broken Arrow High School, the indoor athletic facility is nearly half a football field in size. Complete with a two-story weight and workout room, this facility will be used by athletes of multiple sports and will provide practice opportunities during winter. • Turf Fields: Six Broken Arrow athletic fields received new playing surfaces after more than 475,000 square feet of artificial turf was installed this summer. The fields will be used by many organizations representing the Tigers, including baseball, football, softball, track and field, soccer and the Pride.
• Broken Arrow High School: Two major transformations took place inside of BAHS over the summer. The former media center is now a student union, creating a place for students to study and engage in student activities. The cafeteria has also been revamped with an interior renovation and the addition of several new food lines providing students with a greater variety. • Transportation Facility: The BAPS Transportation Department maintains a fleet of 161 buses, 9 suburbans and a number of other district vehicles. To help maintain the vehicles, the Transportation Facility is now completely paved with asphalt, including employee parking, bus parking and access roads. The maintenance facility and work bay renovations are expected to be complete this fall. • Freshman Academy: As part of South
Number in 2014: 0 Intermediate High School’s transition to the Freshman Academy, much of the site was renovated including additional administration offices, a nurses suite, updated restrooms and an autism suite. • Many other projects at several school sites were completed such as concrete sidewalks, interior remodels, exterior updates and maintenance repairs. “Although the projects, which were part of the 2009 bond issue, are nearing their completion, we will continue to consider district needs that contribute to learning, safety and student engagement,” Bergwall said. “Our goal is to provide an excellent educational experience every day for every student in our growing district.” For more information about current or future construction projects, please contact 918-259-4301.
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One of the primary goals of the 2009 bond issue was to eliminate modular buildings located at sites across the district.
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s we kick off the school year, Broken Arrow Public Schools (BAPS) welcomes new students, parents and staff members to the Tiger family. Among those new faces are several administrators who will serve in leadership positions at one of our 27 sites, as well as returning leaders who will serve different roles within the district. Broken Arrow High School (BAHS) • Tony Sappington, Associate Principal • Paul Allison, Assistant Principal • Sean Brannon, Assistant Principal • Tom Hoeffner II, Assistant Principal • Dr. Chris Hunt, Assistant Principal • Larry Lewis, Assistant Principal • Linda Ricks, Assistant Principal Freshman Academy • Margaret Coates, former Centennial Middle School principal, will lead the students and staff of the Freshman Academy. She has served as a coach, teacher and administrator during her many years in education. • Beth Gilbert, Assistant Principal • Scott Kiker, Assistant Principal • Steve Schwab, Assistant Principal Margaret Hudson Program • Melissa Galloway, who is in her 18th year of education, comes to the Margaret Hudson Program as the new principal. Galloway has served in many leadership positions across the district, most recently at Creekwood Elementary. Centennial Middle School • Kenny Kinzer, who formerly led the students and staff at North Intermediate High School, is moving to Centennial to serve as principal. Kinzer joined the BAPS staff in 1988 and is dedicated to educating the students of Broken Arrow. • Dru Dixon, Assistant Principal • Amy Gann, Assistant Principal Oliver Middle School • Jill Whitaker leads the Oliver Middle School team as the new principal. Joining Broken Arrow schools in 2005, Whitaker most recently served as Country Lane Intermediate principal. • Nate Hutchings, Assistant Principal Arrowhead Elementary • Sheri Pulliam brings her educational experience to Arrowhead Elementary as the principal. Spending most of her career in the elementary education, Pulliam formerly served as Country Lane Primary assistant principal. Aspen Creek Elementary • Kay Long, Assistant Principal Country Lane Intermediate • Moving from assistant principal, Todd Greathouse continues his leadership at Country Lane Intermediate as the principal. He began his administrative career at Country Lane Elementary in 2008. • Steven Lobaugh, Assistant Principal Country Lane Primary • Carol Kackley, Assistant Principal Creekwood Elementary • Tiffany Green joined Broken Arrow Public Schools in 2008 as an assistant principal at Arrowhead and Rhoades Elementary. With 14 years of educational experience, she joins Creekwood Elementary as the principal. • Erika Vasas, Assistant Principal Highland Park Elementary • Russell Fredrick, Assistant Principal Leisure Park Elementary • Dana deFreese, Assistant Principal Liberty Elementary • Elora Orr, Assistant Principal Spring Creek Elementary • Tara White comes from an administrative position in Edmond to join Broken Arrow Public Schools. Now as the principal at Spring Creek Elementary, her experience and enthusiasm will be an asset to the district. Arrow Springs Early Childhood Center • Debbie McClellan, former Highland Park assistant principal, joins the Arrow Springs ECC team as the principal. McClellan’s experience and knowledge at the elementary level will be of great benefit in her new role. Education Service Center • Mark Officer, Senior Executive Director of Secondary Instruction • Jennifer Peterson, Senior Executive Director of Elementary Instruction • Rusty Stecker, Senior Executive Director of Student Services • Dr. Rick Dale, Executive Director of Fine Arts • Amanda Summers, Director of Community and Fund Development • Steven Dunn, Assistant Director of Athletics
NEW SPIRIT STORE HAS A LITTLE BIT OF SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
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Whether you’re a little Tiger, current student, proud alumna, parent or just a fan of Broken Arrow, Tiger Threads is taking black and gold to an entirely new level with a variety of apparel, home decor and accessories. The new official BA spirit store, which opened in July, is conveniently located inside Broken Arrow High School’s main entrance and is open to the public Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a location inside Memorial Stadium, which will be open during home football games. All proceeds will directly benefit the students of Broken Arrow Public Schools. “We hope to provide a little something for everyone in the Broken Arrow community with this one-stop shop for all things BA,” Tiger Threads Manager Pamela Carroll said. “New items arrive every day in an assortment of sizes, colors and brands, including Nike, Under Armour, Glitter Gear, Hanes and more.” From fall 2012 to spring 2014, Broken Arrow High School underwent major renovations made possible by the 2009 bond issue. The project included a completely remodeled façade, a new expanded media center, additional classrooms, high-tech science labs, a college
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and career planning center, numerous fine arts spaces and an official spirit store. This summer, Tiger Threads was stocked to the brim with spirit merchandise to prepare for its official grand opening celebration on August 18, just in time for the upcoming school year. “The renovation of the high school and the addition of new features, such as Tiger Threads, create a college feel to the campus,” BAPS Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall said. “It’s not only engaging for our students, but parents and alumni also feel welcomed when they visit. I couldn’t be more proud of the incredible environment we have created.” Tiger Threads will also provide high school students the opportunity to gain hands-on
retail and customer service experience through internships and student service. “As a result of working with a professional in the world of marketing and sales, students will receive a better idea of the academic requirements and the personal characteristics that are needed to be successful in a career setting,” Mendenhall said. For additional information on store hours or products, please call 918-259-4856 or email tigerthreads@baschools.org . To shop online, visit batigerthreads.com. Patrons can also visit the Tiger Threads Facebook page at facebook. com/BAtigerthreads for updates and more.
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High school students Davis Mitchell, Sierra Abbott and Taylor Bailey model the latest Tiger Threads fashions.
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Ericka VanCleave Guidance Counselor Two years with BAPS Rhonda Weeks Lead Secondary Counselor Six years with BAPS
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hether students seek postsecondary education or aspire to begin a career, Broken Arrow Public Schools is ensuring continued success beyond high school with a College and Career Readiness Center. Located within the 93,000-square-foot addition of Broken Arrow High School, this planning facility is equipped with trained counselors who provide students with personal and academic guidance regarding college and career preparations. Also housed within the College and Career Readiness Center is information about off-campus learning opportunities, which includes programs at Tulsa Tech, concurrent enrollment, online classes and internships through the Career Exploration Program at BAPS. “Our mission is to increase student awareness of all the possibilities that exist after graduation by placing information at their fingertips,” said Kristin Carr, Lead College and Career Counselor at Broken Arrow High School. “We strive to hone
“Our mission is to increase student awareness of all the possibilities that exist after graduation by placing information at their fingertips.” Kristin Carr College & Career Counselor Broken Arrow High School
the talents, goals, abilities and interests of our students as they move forward in their academic and professional careers.” In May, the Board of Education approved and implemented a college and career readiness platform called Naviance at BAHS. This web-based program helps connect academic achievements with post-secondary goals, allowing students to explore college and career options based on their individual strengths and learning styles. The Naviance College and Career Readiness curriculum includes a broad range of topics including developing success skills, exploring career options and planning for college—academically, socially, emotionally and financially—for students in grades 6-12. BAPS staff can measure students’ readiness with a pre- and post-assessment of college knowledge. These assessments then allow counselors and teachers to effectively target students who are in need of additional support. Furthermore, Naviance provides students with an electronic college application tool.
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Kristin Carr Lead College & Career Counselor and CEP Coordinator Eight years with BAPS Summer VanHoozer Guidance Counselor One year with BAPS
Tom Hoeffner College & Career Counselor and Assistant Principal Five years with BAPS
Michae Haas College & Career Counselor Six years with BAPS
With this feature, student applications, recommendations, transcripts and school profiles can be easily sent electronically to more than 3,000 colleges and universities. “I couldn’t be more proud of the incredible learning environment we have created at the high school,” BAPS Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall said. “The College and Career Readiness Center is a one-stop location
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where students can clarify their academic and career goals then create a strategy to achieve them with assistance from BAHS staff. We are committed to preparing students for life after high school.” For more information at the College and Career Readiness Center, please call 918259-4310.
What is the CEP Program? The Career Exploration Program, CEP, was developed to give students an authentic learning experience in the business world. Through CEP, students are provided with an overview of their chosen career area, as well as familiarized with decision-making processes of that profession. With the guidance of more than 30 business partners, students gain hands-on experience from mentors in the community. Please contact Kristin Carr at kecarr@ baschools.org if your business would like to join Broken Arrow’s Career Exploration Program as a community partner group.
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Naviance? Naviance is a web-based program which helps connect academic achievements with post-secondary goals, allowing students to explore college and career options based on their individual strengths and learning styles. Student applications, recommendations, transcripts and school profiles can be easily sent electronically to more than 3,000 colleges and universities. 2013-2014 College and Career Stats: • More than 60 colleges visited BAHS during the Annual College Fair • Nearly 900 students showed interest or visited with the institutions • Out-of-state universities visited from across the nation, from California to Pennsylvania • $6.1 million in scholarship money reported to College and Career Center for the Class of 2014
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