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How are grades issued at Bishop Kelly?

Grades are issued electronically three times per semester to Schoolmaster on the Bishop Kelly website, www.bk.org . Semester, or final, grades will be posted on a student’s permanent record. At the end of each semester, a report card will be mailed home. Those not having internet access should contact the front office. To access online information, family members use the student’s Bishop Kelly ID number and a user-definable PIN (Personal Identification Number). Student ID and PIN numbers will be issued at the beginning of the first semester of enrollment at Bishop Kelly and remain unchanged throughout a student’s tenure at BK. Schoolmaster items accessible to BK students and parents/guardians are Attendance, Current Marks, Mark History, Schedule/Progress, and Vaccinations.

What is the SRO at Bishop Kelly High School?

The SRO is a juvenile detective from the Boise City Police Department assigned to Bishop Kelly High School to serve as a liaison between the school and the police department. The SRO is available to provide information and education to the students, parents/guardians, faculty, and staff. The SRO investigates all criminal activity occurring at Bishop Kelly. The SRO also investigates criminal activity outside of school when Bishop Kelly students are involved.

Why is punctuality important in school?

Key reasons for regular and punctual attendance are educational benefits, safety of students, success that builds self-esteem and employability.

What is the Knights Code of Honor?

Originating from the Christian values of veritas (truth), honor (honor), liberalitas ( generosity) and comitas (courtesy), the code of chivalry was a religious oath that was sanctified by the church and that honored these values as the ethical code by which all knights must comport themselves.

How many counselors are there at Bishop Kelly High School?

Bishop Kelly High School has three certified counselors on its counseling staff. They are here to assist students with educational information, including guidance, personal concerns, social concerns, academic development, career and college planning, individual planning, responsive services, and comprehensive concerns of parents, students, or faculty. Students may sign up in the front office to see their counselors.

Where can I eat lunch at a school?

Students may eat lunch in the cafeteria. The classrooms and classroom hallways are off limits for lunch unless prior arrangements have been made with the classroom teacher or the administration. The parking lot is off limits during lunch. The cafeteria serves a variety of lunches each day. The main choices for each day are posted the first day of the week. Students who don't bring their own lunch can expect to pay from $3 to $5 for lunch, depending on appetite and preference. EVERY STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR

Why is Bishop Kelly High School important?

Every student is supported in developing their intellectual potential and in using their intellectual talents to the best of their ability . The personal development of each student, however, is more important than achievement of academic success. Personal integrity is essential for building community and promoting social justice.

Projects & Papers & Research OH MY!!

Second Semester brings projects and papers in many classes. One of the main goals of the library is to help the students at BK become the best possible researchers, writers, and producers of information. This issue of the Library Newsletter will focus on tools that are provided for all BK students and teachers from the Library.

FIRST: Search for Information

While searching for information is easier than ever, making sure it is good information is a lot harder. Using the subscription databases ensures that your research is accurate and timely. Passwords for use at home are located in the Library Class on Blackboard.

SECOND: Organize Information

NoodleTools is a new application for students to use when it comes time to organize, write, edit, and produce a paper. NoodleTools syncs with BK Google Accounts, which means students do not need to remember passwords and can instantly create a Google doc that is linked to their sources. NoodleTools helps evaluate the validity of sources.

Logging in to Noodle Tools

Finding NoodleTools is easy! Use any of the 3 main access points to get started.

THIRD: Produce Papers & Projects

There are many tools that can help put together a quality project. This is a page of suggested tools that includes images, music, sounds, animators, digital storytelling, and much more. All should be free.

Also New in the Library - the College Center

The College Center operated by Mrs. Haener, has moved from the Counselor's Suite to the Library. Students who are making plans for life after high school can come in and see what’s available. They will find information on public and private universities, military options, test prep materials, and financial aid resources.