Wolf Report - December 20, 2024

The final 2024 installment of The Wolf Report has arrived!   Check it out for photos from Spirit Week & Staff Parties, as well as information on '25-'26 Registration, a 2nd Semester Calendar, and lots more news & info:   Click to view > > > As always, you can find this issue and all past issues of The Wolf Report at brhswolves.com/newsletter . Happy Holidays! Enjoy your winter break and we look forward to seeing you back at B-Ridge in 2025!   ~The Ballantyne Ridge PTSO

Friday, Dec 20 2024

Career Fair 2025

40+ businesses and companies will be coming to Ballantyne Ridge to set up shop and make connections with our students. Out of those partners, 10+ have also elected to give presentations in the cafeteria for interested students to network on a smaller scale.  Check the list of attendees on your student’s Canvas course entitled “College and Career Center” or on the  College and Career Center website

Wednesday, Dec 18 2024

Reminder EOC Proctors Needed

EOC Proctors Needed! Ballantyne Ridge High School is looking for EOC Proctors.  Proctors help to monitor and supervise the testing session.  No experience is needed!  Every parent/community member that proctors will receive a pass to a home game of their choice (expires June 2026) Every parent/community member that proctors all 4 days of the testing week will receive a season pass to the sport of their choice for 2025-2026 athletic season. Proctors must be registered volunteers  (Go to  https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/   to verify volunteer status or to register as a new volunteer).   To sign-up as a proctor please access our sign-up genius  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F49AFAC2CA4FB6-53554713-ballantyne   If you have questions, please contact  Leigh Ann Worley at 980-343-1122 or  leigha.worley@cms.k12.nc.us    [Monday, Dec 9 at 8:35 AM] 12/9 Update: We have a huge need for proctors. Please check your calendar to see if you are available to help us. [Friday, Dec 13 at 9:23 AM] As of Friday, Dec 13 we have: Jan 16: 6 of 18 needed proctors Jan 17: 7 of 15 needed proctors Jan 21: 4 of 20 needed proctors Jan 22: 4 of 25 needed proctors Jan 23: 3 of 10 needed proctors

Tuesday, Dec 17 2024

CMS Exam Exemption Policy

Dear Parents/Guardians, The CMS Grading Plan includes opportunities for students to exempt high school final exams for courses that do not have a state-required or EOC assessment.  Students must meet the criteria identified below before the beginning of the exam window: Students with a grade of an ‘A’ (90%) or above and no more than 3 absences. Students with a grade of a ‘B’ (80%) or above with no more than 1 absence.  Students would have the option to take the final exam to improve their grade rather than the exemption.  If a student chooses to take the exam, CMS grading practices are followed, and the exam counts for 20% of the student’s final grade.   Otherwise, the final grade for the course is calculated as follows: 50% quarter 1 + 50% of quarter 2.  The final exam grade in PowerSchool will be noted with  an ‘EX’ flag   for those who have been granted an exemption. Students who participate and complete Advanced Placement exams may choose to take the teacher-made final to include in their final grade for the class.  Parents are encouraged to review their child’s current progress in PowerSchool and can see if their child is potentially eligible for the exemption by reviewing the grade in the ‘F1’ column as well as reviewing the number of absences accumulated during the semester.  For students that have a significant undue hardship with attendance due to a medical concern, the principal may exempt the student from participating in a non-EOC/state required final exam pending the review of medical documentation through a Medical Hardship and  if the student has met the academic criteria.  Medical Hardship requests must be submitted no later than January 7, 2025, and student eligibility for a final exam exemption will be reviewed on January 13, 2025.  Finally, it is important to note that the final exam exemption is only for non-state required assessments  Click  HERE to view the courses in which students are required to take a final exam, per state statute Students who meet the criteria for a final exam exemption will receive communication from their assigned teacher before the beginning of the final exam window.   Students who are exempt from a final exam are still required to attend school on the day of the exam, and attendance will be taken as usual. Students who are absent will be marked as having an unexcused absence unless their reason meets the district policy for an excused absence and proper documentation is submitted. Please contact Patty Thornton - patty.thornton@cms.k12.nc.us  - if you have questions regarding the final exam exemption process or if you are considering a request for Medical Hardship.

Monday, Dec 16 2024

Volunteers Needed on 12/18

Help out at Ballantyne Ridge on Wednesday, December 18 We have fun and easy opportunities available all day long on 12/18 for you to dedicate a few hours to support our school.  Visit www.brhswolves.com/signup .   Help with the Holiday Staff Luncheon & Cookie Party Staff the Concessions Stand for a multi-school track meet

Sunday, Dec 15 2024

College and Career Center

Parents, Please remember that the website for the College and Career Center is a fantastic resource for any questions you may have regarding service hours, presenters / college visits to BRHS, field trips for work-based learning, dual-enrollment with CPCC, internships and apprenticeships, and even part-time jobs in the community.  You can learn more about the College & Career Center HERE , and your student has this exact information on their Canvas in a course named College and Career Center. Encourage them to browse and set up a meeting with Ms. Minick if they have any questions.

Saturday, Dec 14 2024

Sign up for COOKIES!

The BRHS staff is getting excited for the 1st Annual Holiday COOKIE EXTRAVAGANZA coming next Wednesday, December 18!  And that means we need YOU to help out by sending in a few dozen cookies!  This party will give staff a chance to mix & mingle after their staff meeting while sipping hot cocoa and sampling all the cookies.  Then they will all get to pack a box FULL of their very favorites to take home.   Please help make this event a success by donating cookies!  [B.R. Wolf’s Helpful Hint: Make your dough this weekend, freeze  it, then quickly bake your cookies Tuesday or Wednesday!] Cookies can be homemade or store-bought.  Please drop them off during the day on 12/17 or by noon on 12/18.  Volunteers will be at morning carline both days to help collect your cookies.  Thank you for helping make this the SWEETEST day of the year!   SIGN UP > > >

Friday, Dec 13 2024

Letter Jackets

If you are interested in purchasing a BRHS Letter Jacket?  Click HERE for more information.

Thursday, Dec 12 2024

Blood Drive

🎄 Help Save Lives This Holiday Season! 🎄 Ballantyne Ridge High School Blood Drive   When:  Tuesday, December 17th, 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM   Where:  Front Parking Lot (Look for the Big Red Bus!) This season of giving, join us in making a difference! Teachers, parents, and staff are invited to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. Not only will you help save lives, but for every unit of blood donated, our JROTC program will receive $10 to support their initiatives. How It Works: Registration:  Takes just 45 minutes (including paperwork). Donation Time:  Only 10-15 minutes. Thank You Gift:  Every donor will receive a festive  Christmas cup  as a token of our appreciation. Let’s come together as a school community to give the gift of life!   Use the  sign-in form  to register today and secure your spot: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1587627 Thank you for helping make this blood drive a success for those in need and for supporting our amazing JROTC program! Let’s show the power of giving. See you there! ❤️

Wednesday, Dec 11 2024

PTSO/Boosters Meeting - Virtual - Tonight 6pm

This month’s PTSO & Boosters meeting will be VIRTUAL, tonight (Wednesday 12/11) at 6pm.   Meeting Link:  meet.google.com/rgx-zjnk-xqk We hope you can join us!

Wednesday, Dec 11 2024