Frequently
Asked Questions
Q. Doesn’t the PTO do less at the high school level -- they don’t really need my dues, right?
The PTO in high school might look a little different from the PTO in elementary and middle school, but we work very hard to be a source of funding and support for teachers and their projects, that in turn help our students, and we have a subcommittee that is the force behind the annual Senior After-Grad celebration. Being a PTO member also allows your student(s) the opportunity to apply for one of 8 PTO Scholarships we award every year.
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Q. The most common question we get asked is "do I have to attend the monthly PTO meetings?
No, you are not required to attend the monthly one hour PTO meetings; however, it is a great way for you to connect with the Bobcat community and meet new people. You can be a member in name only or you can become an active member. The level of involvement is up to you!
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​Q. As a PTO Member, do I have to sell anything?
No. We do not require our members to fundraise to be a member but we are always looking for good volunteers.
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​​Q. My child is a senior, what's the point of joining the PTO this year?
The PTO awards, $5,000 in scholarships to Battlefield students.
Two $1,000 scholarships to Battlefield Seniors,
Two $750 scholarship to a Battlefield Juniors,
Two $500 scholarship to a Battlefield Sophomores and
Two $250 scholarships to a Battlefield Freshman.
In order for your student to be eligible for scholarships their parent or guardian must be a member of the PTO.
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​Q. Will there be a supply list?
Yes. You might be used to seeing a supply list that middle schools put out during the summer but in high school it’s best to wait to buy supplies until your student receives a list of supplies from each of their teachers.
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Q. What should my student bring with them the first week of school?
A backpack, notebook and pen and we suggest packing lunch for the first couple of weeks until they get into a routine. Please take a
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​Q. What’s the deal with lockers?
Students can get them, but many choose not to. Because of the size of the school and crowded hallways, many kids carry a backpack with them all day. If they want a locker they just have to request one.
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Q. How big is Battlefield? Do kids get lost?
While school maps are not posted online as a security precaution, students will get plenty of direction and some tardy grace the first couple of weeks as they learn their way around campus. New students will get to walk the halls on Thursday Aug. 15th, 2024 during new student orientation.
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Q. How can I help my student prepare for walking through Metal Detectors everyday?
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The doors to the school will remain locked until approximately 6:55 AM (30 minutes prior to the start of school). Buses will dismiss students around 6:55 AM.
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Prior to entering the building, all students should take out their laptop, any binders with metal, eyeglass cases, and pencil boxes and hand them to the BHS staff.
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Water bottles with plastic lids can go through the system, but if the lid is metal, it cannot. A metal bottle is fine- if you have one with a plastic lid.
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Students who take art classes have to hand staff their colored pencil cases every day. It might make sense to rubber band them (so the lids don’t come off, scattering pencils everywhere) OR transfer them into a non-metal pencil case.
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Q. What does parent participation really look like in high school?
Join them for lunch – JUST KIDDING. While this is definitely the time to encourage your student to take on more personal responsibility, there are many ways to support them and the school. Whether you have a couple hours a month to offer or more, the PTO, Senior Grad Party Committee, Athletic Booster Club, need parents for jobs of all sizes. Many clubs, teams, and activities need parents for behind-the-scenes roles. Maybe your professional role translates into a way to support Battlefield as well. Watch the websites, but don’t be shy to reach out to a department or faculty member to offer an idea or support.
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Q. I will be dropping my student off in the morning. Is there a certain procedure I have to follow?
Bring your patience is the most important thing you can do to make dropping off less stressful. Parents, please stay in outside lane (the right lane). Student drivers & teachers stay in inside lane (the left lane). Students who are dropped off in the morning will enter at door 4 (next to the fountain) beginning at 6:45 a.m. DO NOT STOP at the front doors to drop your student off, pull forward and continue to the stop sign. Students arriving on buses will begin unloading at 6:55 AM and will be entering through door 1.
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If you are planning on driving your student to school PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO.
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​​BHS AM Student Drop off Drive Through
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Q. Can I have food delivered to my student at school?
Fast food deliveries from a restaurant or delivery service (such as Uber Eats, GrubHub, Door Dash) will NOT be accepted. BHS does NOT allow unauthorized individuals into the building and they will be turned away.
Food deliveries can be accepted from a parent or family member on behalf of the student. Notice will be sent to the student that a delivery was made to the front office. The student may take the food with them to the Commons if it is their scheduled lunch block. No food deliveries can be taken into a classroom. Students allowing access to the building to unauthorized visitors are subject to discipline. This is obviously a safety issue.
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Q. Facebook and Instagram and Twitter, oh my! What’s really the best way to get high school information?
Yes, there ARE many sites. It’s truly best to follow your student’s class page, as well as the school and PTO, to experience their various communication cadences. Most of us need to hear something a few times anyway! Don’t forget the clubs and sports teams your student is interested in as well. Here’s a list!
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