March 6, 2019 Dear BKW Parents/Guardians It is hard to believe but it is already that time of year again where we have begun our preparations for the 3-6 NYS standardized assessments. This year, ELA exams will be administered during the first week of April, with Math during the first week in May. The chart …
Berne Public Library 518-872-1246 director@bernepubliclibrary.org www.bernepubliclibrary.org All programs are free, open to the public, and held in the community room of the library unless otherwise noted. Regular Happenings Story Time – Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-5 years old. Books and topics vary; see calendar of events below. Playtime at the Library – …
Parents wanting to learn more about the BKW PreK program are invited to a PreK Parent Information Night 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5 in the Elementary School Cafeteria. The snow date is Thursday, Feb. 7 Student registration forms are available online. Free and Reduced Lunch Form PreK registration will take place in the Elementary …
Curriculum Handbook 1 Table of Contents Program Introduction Essential Qualities Graduation Requirements……………………………………………………………5 Course Load………………………………….….……………………………………6 Art Department………………………………………..………………………….7-10 English Department……………………………………………………………..11-14 Family and Consumer Sciences……………………………………………………15 Foreign Language Department…………………………………………………16-17 Mathematic Department…………………………………………………………18-21 Music Department…………………………………………………………………..22 Physical Education and Health Sciences……………………………………….23-24 Science Department………………………………………..………………………….25-32 Social Studies Department……………………………………………………………..33-37 Technology Department………………………………………………………………..38-42 College Credit Opportunities………………………………………………………..43 Career and Technical Education……………………………………………………44 The courses listed in the curriculum handbook …
It is the hope and intention of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District that all students will possess the following skills and qualities: Essential Academic Skills Reading Locate, understand and interpret written information in prose and in documents Writing Communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing Mathematics Perform basic computations and practical problems using a variety of mathematical techniques Listening Receive, interpret, and …
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This academic and career planning guide contains valuable information to assist you in successfully completing your high school years. The ultimate goal is the same for everyone, for all our students to be lifelong learners with satisfying careers. One of the most important decisions you will make is choosing a career that will be rewarding and satisfying. Your …
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Educating BKW students means educating all BKW students. That is especially true of students with disabilities. “Our students come to us with different athletic, artistic, or learning abilities,” said Director of Pupil Services Susan Sloma. “Our goal is to do our very best to help students achieve to their greatest potential whether on the playing …
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January 2019 8—Switzkill Farm Meeting – 7:00 12—Hiking Club 9:30 20—Full Moon Hike 8:00 PM @ the barns 26—Hiking Club 9:30 @ the barns February 2—“STOP THE BLEED” Class Limit X (TBD) 3—Radio Controlled Car Drive 10:00 @ Barns 53—Switzkill Farm Meeting – 7:00 9—Hiking Club 9:30 @ the barns 16—Celebrate Winter Event 23—Hiking Club 9:30 @ the barns March 2—Master Gardeners or Tree Prep TBD 3—Radio Controlled Car Drive 10:00 @ …
The Albany County Sheriff’s Office will present “The Dangers of Vaping and Marijuana Use” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 in the BKW Auditorium. The evening features a conversation with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Division to learn about the growing trends of vaping and marijuana usage among teens and young …
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The 8th grade BKW team is excited to announce that beginning Tuesday, Jan. 8, we will offer our students an opportunity to participate in an after school Homework Club. Homework Club provides support to students who struggle to complete classwork and homework assignments during the school year. Students will receive help completing their work in …
