Bryant High School

Brenda Qualls, finalist for 2020 AR Computer Science Educator of the Year, was featured in the the August issue of 501 Magazine (page 28-29). Check out her passion for educating technology students! https://issuu.com/501adsandmags/docs/august_2020

BLENDED (ONSITE) LEARNING: Learn more about how we are preparing to be #LearningReady! Elementary (Grades K-5) - Blended Learning: https://youtu.be/4gvZQwi-9Yc Secondary (Grades 6-12) - Blended Learning: https://youtu.be/HkMwt8-BPic

VIRTUAL (ONLINE) LEARNING: Learn more about how we are preparing to be #LearningReady! Elementary (Grades K-5) - Virtual Learning: https://youtu.be/fmXMuCS8Fjw Elementary (Grades K-5) - Virtual Teachers: https://youtu.be/fHoeZaHNnRU Secondary (Grades 6-12) - Virtual Learning: https://youtu.be/lL5MXOv6Hog

On July 9, 2020, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that the start date for the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year would be moved to the week of August 24, 2020 instead of August 13, 2020. The State of Arkansas did not waive the requirement that schools must be open for instruction for 178 days during a school year. This announcement resulted in the need for Bryant Public Schools to amend our previously-approved school calendar, changing the start date and adding seven additional instructional days. Attached is the revised calendar for the 2020-21 school year. We look forward to welcoming our Hornets back to school on August 24! 2020-21 School Calendar: https://5il.co/h9x0

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DEADLINE TODAY: In late June, a survey was sent asking parents to choose between Blended (Onsite) and Virtual (Online) learning. The survey closed on July 5. With the recent decision by Gov. Hutchinson to push back the start of school until August 24 and the rise in COVID-19 positive cases, many parents have inquired about changing their student's learning option to Virtual for this fall. This survey allows parents the option to enroll their student in Virtual (Online) learning for the fall semester. The ONLY parents who need to complete this survey are: * Parents who want to CHANGE from Blended (Onsite) to Virtual (Online) learning. * Parents who DID NOT complete the June survey and want to sign up for Virtual (Online) learning. FILL OUT ONE SURVEY PER STUDENT. (If you have three students, you will need to complete the survey three times, one for each child.) The survey is open from July 13-19. Deadline is SUNDAY, JULY 19 at midnight. We have created a Frequently Asked Questions document which provides additional information: Visit bryantschools.org for more information. IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE A VIRTUAL LEARNING SURVEY RESPONSE FOR EACH ONE OF YOUR STUDENTS, THEN YOUR CHILD WILL BE SIGNED UP FOR BLENDED LEARNING (ONSITE LEARNING) IN THE FALL. Virtual (Online) Learning Survey Link: https://forms.gle/CKsA9HVavJGwuh9P6 Enlace de la encuesta de aprendizaje virtual (en línea): https://forms.gle/hpfbjPYx1VqxEiLz5

PTO leaders and parent representatives met with district leaders today to discuss school preparation to become #LearningReady.

PTO leaders and parent representatives met with district leaders today to discuss school preparation to become #LearningReady.

Students who registered for the July 18 ACT at Bryant High School should log into their accounts to recheck the testing center location. Several students have been reassigned due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Test tickets should be reprinted with the new location. Questions? Contact tedwards3@bryantschools.org. Reminder: Face masks are required in the testing site.

Both the Elementary and Secondary Reopening Schools Task Force teams met today to plan for the upcoming school year. The groups discussed social distancing in classrooms, cafeterias, and during transition times, among many other topics. We will continue to update the FAQ document with new information about safety protocols and what to expect when school begins. (New information is in blue.) Link ➜➜➜ https://5il.co/hcmh

Both the Elementary and Secondary Reopening Schools Task Force teams met today to plan for the upcoming school year. The groups discussed social distancing in classrooms, cafeterias, and during transition times, among many other topics. We will continue to update the FAQ document with new information about safety protocols and what to expect when school begins. (New information is in blue.) Link ➜➜➜ https://5il.co/hcmh

Gov. Hutchinson announced that districts will now begin school the week of August 24 (but no later than the Aug. 26). Once the new start date has been approved for our district, Bryant Schools will publish a revised 2020-21 school calendar.

Commencement 2020 will be available on DVD for $17. Order here: https://mmproductions.net/product/2020-bryant-high-school-graduation/

GRADUATES: Changes have been made to the graduation line up in several sessions. Your ticket envelope will contain the session you have been scheduled to attend. This may differ from what was previously communicated to you. Session decisions are final; changes cannot be made. Please pay attention to the label on the envelope. Before you leave, check envelopes for correct number of tickets and your graduate parking pass. Graduation tickets can be picked up Wednesday, July 8 from 1:00pm to 5:30pm or Thursday, July 9 from 10:00am to 5:30pm at the Fine Arts Center. Bring a photo ID.

The Class of 2020 Commencement ceremonies will be live streamed. Join us in celebrating our graduates on Saturday, July 11. Session 1: 9am youtube.com/watch?v=aoiy750CAyQ Session 2: 11am youtube.com/watch?v=IDv0y3UnIIM Session 3: 1:30pm youtube.com/watch?v=SVtHChFEioE Session 4: 3:30pm youtube.com/watch?v=J5Y2zUzU8fg

Graduation tickets can be picked up Wednesday, July 8 from 1:00pm to 5:30pm or Thursday, July 9 from 10:00am to 5:30pm at the Fine Arts Center. (Note change in location.) Graduates must pick up tickets in person and will be asked to show their driver’s license or photo identification. Students will sign for tickets received. If you messaged graduation2020@bryantschools.org about another individual picking up tickets, they will also be asked for a photo id and to sign for tickets received. Please share Guest Protocols with those you have invited to your graduation ceremony.

Seniors, Details about graduation have been sent to your school email accounts! Be on the lookout for the email.

Parents, Just a friendly reminder, if you have not had a chance to fill out the “Instructional Options Survey”, please take a moment to complete it. The survey will close on July 5 at midnight. We have added a few questions and answers (in blue) to our FAQ document. If you have any questions that have not been answered, please complete the feedback request form before Friday, July 3 at 3 pm to receive a response in a timely manner. Survey: https://forms.gle/LUEpqPG1bCaRj82z8 FAQ: https://5il.co/hcmh Feedback Request: https://forms.gle/WihLHcv6noJiMiDDA

Tickets can be picked up Wednesday, July 8 from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm or Thursday, July 9 from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm at the front of the high school (Building 10, front office). Graduates must pick up tickets in person and will be asked to show their driver’s license or photo identification. Students will sign for tickets received. If graduates are unable to pick up tickets at one of the assigned times, please send an email to: graduation2020@bryantschools.org. More detailed information about parking and where to enter the building will be sent out early next week.

Seniors and Parents of Seniors who are participating graduation ceremonies, Be on the look out for an email regarding tickets and information about graduation.