Adam Chiocca shares and blogs here.

Hello, We are getting back to emailing each and every ELL family/ parent/ guardian; I have asked all ELL students for their parent/ guardian emails, if I didn't already get it, from you. Ok, so you should see an email from me, Mr. Chiocca, soon. Also, please note this info, from the Principal's blog (slightly edited): Report Cards + Parent/Teacher Conferences Quarter 1 report cards are now published on the Aspen parent portal. If you are having trouble accessing the portal or are unsure of your portal account information, please email the Student Information Office at studentinfo@bpsk12.org . Day Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday, November 9th from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. --

Greetings! My name is Mr. Chiocca, and I'm the ELL Teacher, here at Burlington High School.  Let me start this school year off by sharing info about the Aspen BPS Family Portal.  Through this Aspen Burlington Public Schools Family Portal, you can monitor your child's academic progress.  Please click on the links below, to learn more. If I can be of help, feel free to visit, call, or email. Thanks, Adam Chiocca, M.A.T., M.Ed. ELL Teacher, Burlington High School 123 Cambridge Street Burlington, MA  01803 (781) 273-7095 chiocca@bpsk12.org  -- bps-aspen-family-portal Aspen Family Portal Handout Aspen Family Portal Reference Sheet

It has been a while since I posted about the new modern way, of technology integration, in schools, so let me take a moment to share this poster (see picture).  Upon recently visiting another high school, Fitchburg High School, in Fitchburg, Mass. I was impressed by this poster, which hangs in their main lobby. I like some of these ideas.  I must share that a common theme, among many teacher conversations around technology, at least at the high school level, is that it seems all too common now, that our teenagers walk around always watching movies, tv shows, videos on social media, or are busy with video games.  I've heard more than one colleague say "God forbid I interrupt him during his movie-watching." In short, I think that school districts would do well, to provide some rules for students, with their use of technology; right now, it feels like 100% total freedom.  Thanks to Fitchburg High, for these rules (see picture). --

Hello: Please see this great information, from our Principal's blog ... Burlington Public Schools are proud to host Burlington’s first ever Parent University! Parents will have the opportunity to attend workshops and interact with education and health professionals regarding a variety of topics including: Stress Management Athletics: From Youth Sports to Varsity RAD Kids The Adolescent Brain and many more! Please save the date and Join us on Saturday, April 29 at Burlington High School from 8:30-12:15pm for this first time event. In order to better serve our parents who attend, childcare will be offered and provided by the Burlington High School’s Child Development students and staff. Parents who are looking to utilize this offering must register their child prior to attending Parent University. Please check the website https://bpsparentuniversity.wordpress.com/ at the end of next week when information on workshops will be listed and registration will be offi

I'd like to give a big shout-out and thank-you to the students in my extracurricular club, the BHS Multicultural Club! Once again, we were successful in raising money for our designated charity, through another successful "Henna Table Fundraiser." Here are two pictures of our students who ran the table last night, during the BHS Spring Open House. --

Burlington High School Open House & MCAS Information OPEN HOUSE :   Burlington High School will be hosting its annual Open House on Thursday, March 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event provides you with an opportunity to meet with teachers and view the Art Exhibit and Fashion Show.  Administrators will also be available throughout the evening to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you on the 16th. MCAS TESTING : This year’s 10 th Grade English Language Arts MCAS testing will take place from March 21-23.  Additional MCAS will be held on May 16 and 17 (Math, Grade 10 only) and on June 5 and 6 (Science, Grade 9 only). MCAS TESTING SCHEDULE :   Please note that there will not be a delayed opening for the MCAS Exam.  Buses will pick up students at their regularly scheduled time.  Homeroom will begin at 7:30 a.m., with dismissal 2:00 p.m..  Testing will begin after homeroom at 7:40 a.m. If you have any questions or concerns abo

2017 MID-YEAR EXAM SCHEDULE - DELAYED OPENING BUSES WILL OPERATE ON A 2-HOUR DELAY STUDENTS TRAVELING BY OTHER MEANS SHOULD ARRIVE BY 9:10 A.M. Tuesday, January 17, 2017 1st Period Exam  9:15 - 10:45 2nd Period Exam 10:55 - 12:25 Bus Pick-up 12:30 Make-up Exam  1:00 -   2:00 Wednesday, January 18, 2017 3rd Period Exam  9:15 - 10:45 4th Period Exam 10:55 - 12:25 Bus Pick-up 12:30 Make-up Exam  1:00 -   2:00 Thursday, January 19, 2017 5th Period Exam  9:15 - 10:45 6th Period Exam 10:55 - 12:25 Bus Pick-up 12:30 Make-up Exam  1:00 -   2:00 Friday, January 20, 2017 7th Period Exam  9:15 - 10:45 Bus Pick-up 11:00 Make-up Exam 11:00 - 12:30 ________________________________________________________________________ Students are required to be present only when they have an exam scheduled. Students may use the Library or Cafeteria for quiet study prior to/between exams. Students may make up any