BHS Student Handbook

For a printable version of our Student Handbook, please view these online documents.

2024-2025 Student Handbook

2024-2025 Student Handbook Spanish

Boulder High Athletic & Activities Main Contacts

Questions about any athletics, clubs, activities, or student organizations can be directed to one of the following people at Boulder High School.

• Athletic Director/Asst. Principal: Ryan Bishop - ryan.bishop@bvsd.org, 720-561-5315
• Athletic Administrative Asst.: Jenni Bernstein - jenni.bernstein@bvsd.org, 720-561-5747
• Athletic Trainer: Shannon Aberton - shannon.aberton@bvsd.org, 720-561-2245

BHS Athletics - Coach Contact Information

Fall 2024 Sports & Head Coaches

Fall Registration Begins July 15th, 2024

Fall Season Start Dates:
-- August 5th, 2024: Boys Golf and Football
-- August 12th, 2024: All other Fall Sports listed below

2023-24 SPRING SPORTS & HEAD COACHES

Spring Season Start Dates:
-- February 19, 2024: Boys Volleyball and Girls Golf
-- February 26, 2024: All other Spring Sports listed below

COUNSELING

BHS Counseling Department

The counseling office is located in the main east-west hall on the north side of the school, across from the administrative offices.  For more information, visit the BHS Counseling Website at https://boh.bvsd.org/counseling

Appointments

Students and parents may schedule an appointment with their counselor either through the counseling office administrative assistant or by emailing their counselor. View the Counseling Website for contact information.

Counselor On Call

At times, a student or parent may need information or a quick response. For those needs, students are encouraged to speak with the counselor on call. The counselor on call is available to help students and parents every day.

Counselor Change 

With more than 2,100 students, and a focus on maintaining balanced counselor caseloads, we do not allow counselor changes or requests for a specific counselor.

BVSD Counseling Curriculum

The Boulder Valley School District Counseling Curriculum is delivered through:

• Out-of-State College Night 
• Colorado College Night      
• Campus visits by college reps
• Course selection
• Junior planning evening
• Naviance website training  
• Financial Aid Night
• Senior planning meeting
• Classroom presentations
• ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Planning)

Mental Health Advocates

Boulder High School works in partnership with our Mental Health Advocates to provide intervention and prevention services at school. For more information, please vcontact one of our school-based interventionists:

• Tracey Black, Mental Health Advocate - 720-561-2249; tracey.black@bvsd.org
• Rocio Valdez, Mental Health Advocate - 720-561-2884; rocio.valadez@bvsd.org

Academic Planning

Course Load

Minimum enrollment for all students is six classes each semester. Per CHSAA rules, student athletes are required to have a minimum of five classes each semester. Part-time students are required to take a minimum of three classes per semester at Boulder High.

College Before Graduation Program (Previously Concurrent Enrollment) 

The College Before Graduation Program allows students to earn college and high school credits simultaneously. At Boulder High, this often means the opportunity to take courses at the CU Campus just up the road or Front Range Community College. Students may significantly reduce their college expenses, increase the likelihood that they will complete college, and earn marketable workforce skills by taking college credit courses while in high school. BVSD offers a variety of ways for students to earn these free college credits.

Please view the BVSD College Before Graduation Website and BVSD Board Policies IGCD/IGCD-R for more details on the program, deadlines, and enrollment procedures as well as the tuition costs. Another resource is the Colorado Dept. of Education (CDE) Website. All courses must be approved by the student's high school principal and counselor.

Final Culminating Experience/Examination

There will be a final culminating experience in all courses, which shall include an assessment of student achievement. Students are expected to attend all classes held during the week of final exams.

Schedule Changes/Class Drop Policy

Parents must give approval for schedule changes. During the first 15 days of a semester, a student may drop a course and it will not appear on the permanent transcript; however, the minimum number of courses must be maintained. Students may drop a class after the 15th day until the 30th day or the beginning of October Count (fall semester), whichever comes first. A “withdraw/pass” (WP) or a “withdraw/fail” (WF) will be recorded on the official transcript. Students must continue to attend all classes until a change request has been processed and the student has been notified.

Rules For Changing Your Schedule

We build our master schedule according to student course selection in the spring; counselors cannot change class periods, off periods, or make teacher changes, as we strive to balance class sizes before school begins. Classes will not be overloaded to make a schedule change, so please be thoughtful with your choices. See your counselor with questions.

Adding a Course

A new course cannot be added after the third day of the semester.

Class Level Change

The first parent-teacher conferences are the usual level change deadline—normally before the end of the ninth week, first semester. Level changes in core courses are possible as long as there is room in the new class and it does not overload other classes by making the change. This level change should be teacher-initiated. If a student desires to change levels in a yearlong course for the second semester of the course, the student must do this before the second semester begins. Level changes for advanced single-semester courses that start in January (i.e., AP U.S. Government and AP Human Geography) can be made through the second semester parent-teacher conferences. 

If a student thinks that they are in the wrong level of a class, they need to have a discussion with their teacher and a decision must be made before or during parent-teacher conferences. A student cannot change levels after this. Once a change is made, the student will start the new level class with a “clean slate,” meaning their previous grade does not carry over. However, students will be held accountable for all class information on the final exam or culminating experience.  

New Students/Transfer Students

Coursework completed outside the BVSD District will be evaluated and approved for credit and for meeting graduation requirements. In addition, at least two semesters of attendance (a minimum of 50 credits) in a Boulder Valley high school are required to meet district graduation requirements for a diploma.

Transfer of Student Records

As part of the registration process for new students, a Release of Records form is provided. This form is forwarded by BHS to the former school. Upon receipt of the request, high school academic and health information is exchanged. Outstanding fines will delay this process.

Withdrawal From School

When a student moves out of the district or voluntarily withdraws from school, consent from a parent or guardian must be given. The student and parent may start the process by conferring with their counselor and obtaining forms from the Registrar. Arrangements to return all books and pay fines must be made. Failure to complete this procedure will result in a delay in the transfer of a student’s records to other schools.

Section 504 of American Disabilities Act (504 Plans)

Parents of students with disabilities who require services under section 504 should contact their student’s counselor for more information.

Links to additional information:

BVSD Accommodations for Students Under Section 504 Website

What Is Section 504 and Who Qualifies?

Keeping Up With Boulder High

Good communications between school and home is important to Boulder High School. View the school website as well as the weekly emailed Panther Post newsletter to find out what's happening at the school. Note that the Panther Post is sent automatically to email addresses listed in Infinite Campus. Recent and archived editions of the weekly newsletter can also be found on the Boulder High School Panther Post Website.

• Boulder High School’s website: https://boh.bvsd.org/
• Boulder High School Counseling website:  https://boh.bvsd.org/counseling
• Boulder High School Athletic website: https://boh.bvsd.org/athletics
• Boulder High School News website: https://boh.bvsd.org/about/school-news
• General BVSD information can be found at www.bvsd.org.

* For Spanish Translation, please view the above websites and click on “English"/"Español” box in the lower right corner to change the entire website into Spanish. 

Sports Information & Athletic Schedules

Information about athletics, coach contacts and team schedules can be found at https://boh.bvsd.org/athletics. Questions may be referred to Ryan Bishop, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director (ryan.bishop@bvsd.org, 720-561-5315).

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

This parent group is the PTA/PTO of Boulder High School. Check out their website at www.bhspac.org for more information on how they support our school, volunteer opportunities and contacts, meeting schedule and other parent resources.

Communication to Families

Student/Parent Contact Information

Communication from Boulder High School is sent to parents and students using SchoolMessenger. This application gets its contact information directly from Infinite Campus (IC) and will send messages via email, text, or phone. 

Please be sure that parent/guardian contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses, are updated in Infinite Campus (IC). Once all the contact information in IC is correct, parents can set up an account in SchoolMessenger and change their preferences for how they receive communications sent through the system. School staff can help you add or change phone numbers and/or email addresses. Parents of high school students are also encouraged to add their child’s cell phone numbers, so that students can receive notifications by text and phone.

Learn more about SchoolMessenger at www.bvsd.org/parents-students/apps/schoolmessenger-support 

Communication & Safety

District Communication Protocol (lockdowns, lockouts, etc.)

Boulder Valley School District is committed to keeping the school communities safe. We know that before learning is possible, our students and staff must feel secure. As in past years, our Safety and Security team is working with schools to ensure that the Standard Response Protocol is being followed and that schools practice what to do during an emergency. BVSD is committed to informing parents and guardians about a crisis as soon as possible and then providing updates as needed.

Communication During an Emergency

When a school is placed in lockout, lockdown, evacuation or shelter in place, BVSD will send an Emergency Alert via phone, text and email messaging. These alerts will be short, simply letting you know of the situation. BVSD will follow up as soon as possible with additional details or to let you know that everything has returned to normal.  Learn more at www.bvsd.org/parents-students/be-ready  For these alerts to be effective, please be sure your contact information is correctly updated in Infinite Campus.

Visitors

To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff, all visitors are required by state statute to check in at the main office, using the visitor entrance in the front of the school.  Please know that you will not be allowed to roam the building on your own without prior approval from administration. If you wish to visit a teacher, counselor, or an administrator setting up an appointment prior to arriving is the most successful method. Visitors will not be allowed to randomly drop in on teachers. Once a visitor has checked in, they will be escorted to their proper destination.  It is also helpful to have the teacher meet you in the front office for any scheduled appointments. Additional information about visitors to the schools can be found in the BVSD Policy KI and KI-R.

ATTENDANCE POLICY & PROCEDURES

BHS Attendance Policy

Since it is the expectation at Boulder High School that each and every class period consists of high-quality instruction and effective best practice, any absence may negatively impact student learning and academic progress. As such, it is the further expectation of Boulder High School that students are on-time and attend each and every class period.  Please take time to familiarize yourself with the attendance policy below. 

STUDENT ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS
As required by Colorado State Law and BVSD Policy, students are expected to attend every day that school is in session. For further information in the District’s Attendance Policies see current board policy on the BVSD website, please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Guide (English, Spanish) and State Law (C.R.S. 22-33-104), which require attendance at school for all students until the age of seventeen.

ASSIGNED COMMUNITY SERVICE

Students who accrue excessive absences can be assigned Community Service.  Students who accrue excessive tardies in any one class may be assigned Community Service. A student failing to attend their Community Service assignment may result in further disciplinary action.

TARDIES

Students arriving late to class disrupt the learning environment and compromise student academic progress. Board policy states that because of the disruptive nature of tardiness on the non-tardy students’ right to an uninterrupted learning environment, appropriate penalties may be imposed. If a student is less than 5 minutes late to class, they will be marked tardy in Infinite Campus. Please note, if your student is more than 5 minutes tardy, it is considered an unexcused absence and will be marked as such in Infinite Campus. In order to maintain accurate attendance records, teachers will also make a notation in Infinite Campus indicating the number of minutes that the student was late when they arrive after the 5 minutes.

Truancy Procedures

Truancy procedures will be initiated for students under the age of 17 who have excessive absences.  Specifically, the student and their parent/guardian will receive two letters stating that further absences will not be excused unless documentation is provided by a doctor. These processes will also be followed for students 17 and older, with the exception that students at this age are not referred to truancy.  If a student accrues 30 unexcused absences, administration will place the student on an attendance contract. In the rare case that a student continues to accrue unexcused absences after being placed on an attendance contract, he or she will be referred to truancy mediation with the BVSD Engagement Specialist. 

Absence Reporting Procedure

Excusing Single Period Absence 

Per School Board Policy, English JH 6/25/13 and Spanish JH-SP, attendance staff will not excuse single period absences without documentation (Doctor’s note, Dentist note, or court appearance). If the note is forgotten it can be faxed in to 720-561-5317 within 48 hours of the absence. Notes cannot be written by the student's own parents. If a student needs to leave school due to illness, the student must visit the Health Room  first to be excused. We cannot interrupt class to pull a student for an appointment; students should leave for an appointment at the time needed.

Excusing Full Day(s) Absence(s)

Parents and Guardians must call in to the attendance office (720-561-5300) and provide information excusing the student’s day out of school, up to ten days without documentation.  We strongly recommend parents calling on the day of the absence to excuse their student. If it is not possible to call on the day of absence, a call must be made within two days (48 hours) after the absence or it will remain unexcused. Written notes or emails from parents will not be accepted to excuse an absence.

Excused absences include:

• Temporary illness or injury
• Extended absences due to physical, mental, or emotional disability
• Medical or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled outside of the regular school day (documentation from care provider required)
• Absences directly related to the primary handicapping condition of an identified handicapped student
• Emergency, serious illness, or death in the family
• An absence that occurs when the student is in the custody of court of law enforcement authorities
• Absences due to suspension (in accordance with state law)
• An absence resulting from participation in a work/study program, field trip, or athletic competition under the supervision of school
• Extremely inclement weather
• Participation in religious observances
• An absence that is approved by an administrator of the school

Prearranged Absences

Prearranged absences include interviews with college admission officials, interviews with career employer representatives, special family activities, and extenuating circumstances as determined by the principal or their designee. Please have your student see attendance staff for a Prearranged Absence Form before the event. This will be signed by parents, teachers and a school administrator to excuse absences. Prearranged absences may necessitate a parent conference.

The teacher of any class from which a student is absent shall determine what assignments the student shall make up and in what period of time the student shall complete such assignments. Upon satisfactory completion, full credit shall be granted. The tests and assignments shall be equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, that which the student missed during the absence. 

Missed Work for Absenteeism 

Students with absences must make arrangements with the teacher to make up work for excused absences. The amount of time for completing makeup work is at the teacher’s discretion. Arrangements must be initiated within two school days of the absence. Work assigned prior to the absence is due on the original date or immediately upon return as per the teacher’s expectations. Work assigned while the student is absent will be due as per the arrangement between the teacher and the student. Students with pre-arranged absences are held responsible for all missed class information. All homework or projects that occur during a prearranged absence must be submitted as per the prior arrangement between the teacher and the student. It will be at the discretion of each teacher whether to accept makeup work (including exams) occurring during an unexcused absence.  No student can miss a class in order to make up work for another class.

School Notification Concerning Unexcused Absences

Unless the absence has been excused, the attendance staff will attempt to make a computerized telephone call concerning each class period missed. Parents and students may access attendance records via the Infinite Campus (IC) Portal. In an effort to support regular attendance, an initial letter will be sent home after 10 unexcused class-period absences. Another letter will be sent home at 20 unexcused class-period absences.

If a student wakes up sick in the morning but decides to come to school later that day because the illness has passed, the parent and/or the student must check in with attendance staff. 

Incorrectly marked absences

It is the student’s responsibility to get an attendance correction form, "Oops Slip", from attendance assistant. The student will enter the date of the incorrect absence(s) and have the teacher of the missed class sign it. Students must then turn it back in to the attendance office. All updates will be available on Infinite Campus after the correction is made. Reminder, if your student is more than 20 minutes tardy, it is considered an absence.

Health Appointments

Parents should make every effort to schedule appointments outside of school hours. However, if not possible, parents are urged to consider varying the times of the day during which health appointments are made in order to avoid missing the same class consistently. If a student returns to school the same day, they are required to report to the attendance desk before returning to class to provide documentation of the health visit in the form of a note from the health professional. If the student does not return to school that day, documentation should be provided to attendance the following day.

Family Trips

We realize there are times families need to travel for various reasons during the school year. Families taking these trips must complete a pre-arranged absence form. If your student has accrued more than their ten days absent limit, then the absences will be considered unexcused.  We want parents to understand that classroom instruction and the interactive dynamic of the classroom experience are irreplaceable. A student must complete a Pre-Arranged Absence form at least three days prior to the start of the absence. These forms are available at the attendance desk.

College Visitations

College Visits - On Campus

Many college representatives come to Boulder High School to provide students information about their colleges.  View this schedule on the BHS Counseling College Rep Visits Website. Any junior or senior can attend these college visits and sophomores who have written notice from their parents can attend as well. 

Students must follow these guidelines:

• Students may choose to participate in a maximum of five visits
• Students must get a teacher signature 48 hours prior to the visit
• Students must bring this form to the visits as an admission ticket.

College Visits - Off Campus

Students must complete a pre-arranged absence form prior to visiting a college campus if they want their absence excused. Pre-arranged absence forms can be picked up at the attendance desk. Students must get the required signatures (student, parent, teacher and administrator) and return form to the Attendance Office at least 24 hours before absence.

ACTIVITIES, ATHLETICS, & ATHLETIC BOOSTERS AT BOULDER HIGH SCHOOL

Please visit the following websites for additional information.

• Visit BHS Clubs/Activities Website at https://boh.bvsd.org/clubs-activities 
  -- for information on club sports and school activity groups.
• Visit BHS Athletics Website at https://boh.bvsd.org/athletics  
  -- for information on athletics, coach contacts, team schedules, and registration details. 
• Visit BHS Panther Club Website at https://www.bhspantherclub.org 
  -- for information on the parent organized booster club for BHS Athletics.

Athletic Participation

Participation in interscholastic activities as a part of Boulder High’s educational program is a privilege, not a right.  To participate, students are required to meet standards of personal behavior and academic performance.  In this regard, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and its members may exercise the fullest discretion permitted under the law.  Please refer to the CHSAA Bylaws & Handbook and the BHS Athletic Director for specific clarification in areas of athletic discipline code, age, semester, practices and transfer rules.

Additional CHSSA Information

• CHSSA Website: http://www2.chsaa.org/
• CHSSA Calendar: https://chsaanow.com/tools/calendars/
• CHSSA Bylaws & Handbook: https://chsaanow.com/tools/bylaws/

Athletic Registration

A registration packet must be completed to participate in interscholastic athletics.  It includes a current physical (signed by a doctor/MD) and a participation fee of $185 per sport (not to exceed $405 per family per year - middle and high schools combined).  Registration materials are available on the BHS Athletics Website at https://boh.bvsd.org/athletics one week before registration. Please see the BHS Calendar for registration dates and athletic schedule information.  If a student decides not to participate or is cut from a team, he/she must contact the Athletic department to request a fee refund prior to the first competition or the fee will be forfeited.

Athletic Eligibility

Weekly eligibility will be determined by the following process:

• A student must not have more than one F grade by noon on Friday to play Monday through Saturday on the following. 
• If a student has more than one F grade after noon on Friday  they will be ineligible to play the following even if they no longer have two or more F grades during the week.

Academic Sanctions Relating to Athletic Eligibility

Rules to remember in order for students to participate in any athletic program:

• Every athlete must complete the registration information prior to practicing.  This is available on the BHS Athletic Website at https://boh.bvsd.org/athletics
• To be academically eligible an athlete must take a minimum of 5 classes (25 credits) and have taken a minimum of 5 classes the prior semester while having failed no more than one of those classes.  An athlete must remain registered for a minimum of 5 classes throughout the semester. Dropping classes and taking less than 5 classes may affect eligibility.
• For eligibility purposes, a WF (Withdraw/Fail) counts the same as an F as required by Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA)
• Boulder High School is a member of CHSAA and has agreed to follow its rules.  The complete rules are found in the CHSAA Bylaws & Handbook, which is available online or from the BHS athletic director and coaches.
• Athletic eligibility may be regained on dates assigned by CHSAA if the student is enrolled in 5 classes and is failing no more than one class (5 credits). This date is approximately nine weeks into the semester.

Summary of BVSD Athletic Code of Conduct

BVSD maintains a strict policy on student athlete violations of the alcohol, drug, vape, and tobacco policy. The sanctions are cumulative over a three-year period and apply to in-and off-season conduct. More information can be found on the BVSD Athletic Code of Conduct Website.

• The first violation is accompanied by the suspension of participation in 20% of the contests during the season at the highest level an athlete plays. 
• The second violation is accompanied by the suspension of participation in 50% of the contests. The suspension may carry into another sport season.
• The third violation results in the suspension of all athletic contests for an entire 12-month period.  An athlete may petition the Athletic Director if they have participated in a pre-approved rehabilitation or treatment program.

Boulder High School Fan Code of Conduct

• Remember that you are at a contest to support and cheer for your Boulder Panthers and to enjoy the skill and competition; not to intimidate or ridicule the other team and its fans.
• Remember that school athletics are learning experiences for students and they may make mistakes. Praise student-athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes and as people as you would praise a student working in the classroom.
• A ticket is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally assault others and be generally obnoxious.
• Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place.
• Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups. Treat them as you would treat a guest in your own home.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student/athlete, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.
• Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.
• Refrain from the use of any controlled substances (alcohol, vape, drugs, etc.) before and during games, and afterwards on or near the site of the event (i.e., tailgating.)
• Use only those cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.
• Recognize and complement the efforts of school and league administrators for their efforts in emphasizing the benefits of educational athletics and the rule of GOOD SPORTING BEHAVIOR to that end.
• Be a positive role model through your own actions and by censuring those around you at events whose behavior is unbecoming.

Just by attending an event in which Boulder High School students are involved you agree to adhere to the conduct guidelines as listed above. Fans who violate the BOULDER HIGH SCHOOL FAN CODE OF CONDUCT listed above, may be removed from the event and further discipline consequences might occur.  The additional consequences may include not being permitted to attend other extracurricular events for up to the remainder of the school year.

“WE CHEER FOR OUR TEAM, NOT AGAINST OUR OPPONENTS”

Dances

Dance Policy

This policy promotes a healthy, safe, enjoyable evening for all students at BHS dances. Dances are school-related activities, therefore all school rules apply. Students must show a BHS I.D. to get into the dance.

Dance Dress Code: See Dress Code section of this handbook.

Guest Passes for Dances

Students in good standing at other schools are welcome to attend with a BHS student. Students from middle school or over the age of 20 are not allowed.

To bring a guest from another school you must:

• Get an Event Guest Pass from the main office and give it to your guest. Online guest pass form can be found on the BHS Forms Website.
• Your guest must take the form to an administrator at his/her school to verify, by signature, your guest is a student in good standing
• Return completed and signed form to office by the due date for that dance
• Make sure your guest brings their school I.D. with them to the dance
• You and your guest must enter the dance together

Adelante! Program

The Adelante Program offers support to first generation students and their families. Services include tutoring, mentorships, materials and supplies, parent and community outreach, access to ACT and AP preparation, coaching for transition to post-secondary opportunities, and more.

Advisory

Students can get homework/assignment help, make up tests, etc. from teachers at the end of 7th period on Wednesdays and 8th period on Thursdays. 

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE, formerly ELD)

Boulder High provide services for students who qualify for support with English language development in alignment with BVSD's commitment to Equity and Excellence. More information on BVSD's Language Support can be found at https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/academics/language-and-culture/language-support

Engagement Center

This center provides support for students who would benefit from mentoring and intervention in a structured environment. Students are assigned by period based on need.

I Have a Dream (IHAD)

The “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County is a dropout prevention and college preparation program dedicated to motivating and empowering youth from low-income communities (Dreamers) to graduate high school, and enroll in and complete college. The organization’s unique, long-term achievement program works with cohorts (classes) of students starting in elementary school and follows them through college graduation providing a year-round academic and socio-emotional and life-skills program during school, after-school, and over the summer. For more information, visit https://bouldercounty.ihdf.org/

Opportunity Zone (O-ZONE)

The O-Zone​ is a multipurpose classroom open to students as a study hall or for online class support. The O-Zone provides the following supports periods 1, 2, 3, and 5 in room 1116. For more information, please contact Leslie Sena at leslie.sena@bvsd.org 

O-Zone Uses

• Study hall for students needing space, structure, and support to complete their schoolwork
• Online class support for Boulder Universal classes, BVSD Online classes, and FuelEd (credit recovery) classes
• Tutor Match Program for connecting O-Zone students with tutors through www.boulderhightutoring.com

Student Success Center (SSC)

Boulder High School’s Student Success Center is a place where all students can go to receive educational support from teachers, tutors and peers.  A strong emphasis will be on teaching students the executive functioning skills needed to be successful at BHS.

Student Support Team (SST)

The SST is an interdisciplinary team that works with parents/guardians to support students who are struggling for a variety of reasons: academic, behavioral, medical and/or psychological. The team develops an intervention support plan and monitors the progress of the student.

Tutor Match Program

The Boulder High Tutor Match Program is a free tutoring service based out of Boulder High. The program is run in the O-Zone and it's based on student and tutor availability. Although matches are not guaranteed, we will do our best to find one if available. Please create an account and you will receive an email if you are matched.  If you have questions about the Tutor Match Program, please contact your counselor. 

Tutor Sign up: BoulderHighTutoring.com

Open Enrollment/School Visits/Shadowing

Boulder High School complies with the Boulder Valley School District Open Enrollment (OE) process to properly place students. Information regarding Open Enrollment can be found on the Boulder High Enrollment Website or BVSD OE Website.  While we provide ample opportunities for potential students to visit our school, we do not allow students to shadow at Boulder High.

If you are interested in participating in Open Enrollment activities, including visiting our school, please view our announcements during the OE period (November through January) on Boulder High School Website at https://boh.bvsd.org.  Additional information regarding Open Enrollment can be found at: https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/enrollment/open-enrollment

Lunch/Food Services

Boulder High School participates in a federally priced lunch program. Free and reduced lunch is available to those students who qualify. Applications are available online at https://food.bvsd.org/meals-nutrition/free-reduced-meals

Lockers

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Boulder High School will not be offering lockers to students for the 20-21 school year.

Messages or Items Delivered For Students

When necessary, parents may drop off items for a student in the main office. Please make sure to properly identify the items with students name and grade. Boulder High School is not responsible for valuable left at the drop off location.

Posters/Flyers

Posters which have been approved by the athletic director/activities director may be placed on the multiple designated bulletin boards throughout the building. Flyers can be posted on classroom doors if the teacher approves of the flyer placement. Students must use painter’s tape to hang flyers inside the building. Students  may use a heavier type of tape to hang posters in the courtyard. When Posters are no longer relevant, the students/sponsors who hung the posters must make sure to remove them. Posters and flyers for non school activities are allowed in accordance with BVSD board policies (IGDB and KJA) and can be placed on the community board by the main office.

Student Parking

Parking is very limited at Boulder High School. Student parking for seniors only is in the lot between 13th and 14th streets and is available on a first come, first serve basis. Boulder High School sells more parking permits than spaces available to accommodate students coming and going into the lot throughout the course of the day. This means that purchasing a permit does not guarantee that a student will always have a spot in the lot but rather that they have the opportunity to park in the lot if a spot is available. A senior must purchase and display a parking sticker in the correct location on their vehicle in order to park in the lot. Stickers may be purchased from Revtrak, and the cost is $50.

Students who violate the parking policy are subject to A $50 TICKET ON THE FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSE.  IN THE EVENT OF A THIRD OFFENSE, THE VEHICLE MAY BE BOOTED OR TOWED AT OWNER’S EXPENSE. In order for a boot to be removed from a vehicle, all fines must be paid in full.  Cars will also be towed if blocking fire lanes, driveways, or other vehicles. Cars will also be ticketed if parked in yellow areas or along curbs.

Additional information including parking rules, parking application, and appeal form can be found on the BHS Forms Website.

Scooter or Motorcycle Parking

Students who ride a scooter or motorcycle to school should park their bikes on the east side of the building by the bike racks adjacent to the main gymnasium.   Boulder High School is not responsible for scooters or motorcycles that are left on BHS property overnight. It is highly recommended that students do not leave their scooters or motorcycles on school property overnight.  Scooters or motorcycles that are parked and block the sidewalk may incur a fine.

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle parking is available at several locations around the school. Do not lock bicycles to fences, trees or railings. These too may incur a fine. Boulder High School is not responsible for bicycles that are left on BHS property overnight. It is highly recommended that students do not leave their bicycles on school property overnight.

Neighborhood Parking

Parking in the neighborhoods around Boulder High are limited to two hours per zone.  Vehicles without parking permits may park in an NPP zone up to the posted time restriction one time per day. After parking in a zone for the posted time limit, vehicles must leave the zone and may NOT park in that zone again on the same day.  This means that you cannot park for more than two hours in a zone.  Simply moving your car from one side of the street to the other does not give you two more hours in that zone.  The City of Boulder will be monitoring the neighborhoods with more vigilance during this school year and wanted you to be aware of this rule.  Students will not be permitted to leave a class to move their car.

Visitors & Accessible Parking

Visitors must check in with the receptionist for a visitor’s badge. Visitors are asked to wear their badge while at the school. Accessible parking spaces are located in the 15th and 17th Streets parking lots. Visitor spaces are located only in the 15th Street lot. If visitor or disabled parking spaces are not available, please contact the receptionist at Boulder High, at 720-561-2200, for assistance with a parking space.

Health Room

Boulder High School has a full-time nurse and health room para assisting with the health needs of our students. The clinic is intended for the use of students with serious or unexpected illnesses or injuries. If a student feels ill or is injured their first step is to check in with the school nursing staff. Students must sign in and if staff are able to assist they will do so. Depending on the circumstance a student may return to class after rest or may be sent home. If a student becomes ill and needs to leave school, they must check out with the school nurse or the attendance office first. 

School personnel are not allowed to dispense medication without completion of the required BVSD form. In order for a student to carry medications with them during the school hours while on school property the student must obtain a form from the school nurse and return it with the required signatures.

In the event of a medical emergency the school nurse will follow any parental instructions for your child. In the event that a parent cannot be reached, the emergency response members will make choices regarding the health of your child.

For additional information regarding health room policies, please contact our health room staff and/or school nurse.  The BVSD Health Services Website and BVSD Policy JLC, JLCC, JLCD, and JLCE, also have information about immunizations, medications, health forms and other district health policies.

Concussions

Boulder High School follows the BVSD Concussion Protocol. If a student becomes concussed either while involved in school activities or outside of school activities, their parent/guardian will need to contact the BHS school nurse, the student’s counselor and the attendance office to notify them of the concussion. The BHS nursing staff will then require documentation from the assessing doctor’s office or the emergency room.

Once BHS receives this information the student will be placed on the concussion protocol. The student will need to discuss their concussion and any academic adjustments that are recommended/required as part of the concussion protocol that is put in place with each teacher. As the effects of concussions vary from student to student it is imperative that the student communicate directly with their teachers.  Also, it is important for students to check in with teachers for attendance. Students are required to attend all classes while on the concussion protocol unless their doctor recommends otherwise and a note is provided from the doctor’s office that confirms this.

More information regarding BVSD Concussion Protocol can be found at: https://www.bvsd.org/departments/health-services/concussion.

Immunizations

Students not up to date on immunizations will have 14 school days from notification to complete the requirements. Please visit the BVSD Health Services Website.  If you have questions, call the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at 303-692–2000.  For more information, please visit the BVSD Policy JHCB. You can submit any immunizations directly to the school nurse as well.

Boulder High School Academic Integrity Policy

Boulder High School is committed to maintaining intellectual excellence, high standards and expectations for all students while establishing a school climate that promotes ethical and responsible student conduct. Students are expected to adhere to all policies and hold the responsibility to read and understand the academic integrity policy as written.

Definitions of Academic Dishonesty - BVSD Policy JDC (English) or JDC-SP (Spanish)

Academic Integrity: Compliance to accepted ethical standards 

Academic Dishonesty:  Deliberate, unacceptable behaviors that include but are not limited to: misrepresentation, obtaining unauthorized information, and tendering of information

Misrepresentation:  Students misrepresent their work by handing in the work of someone else:

• Plagiarizing: unacknowledged use of information, ideas, or phrasing of others. This includes copying the exact words of another writer without proper documentation of source, stealing or passing off words, graphics, and artwork that is not one’s own.
• Purchasing a paper from a service or other sources
• Reproducing another person’s paper and submitting it as one’s own
• Having someone else take an exam
• Inventing of information or citation in an academic exercise and misquoting or quoting  out of context 
• Submitting a reproduction of another person’s work
• Signing of another’s name to an official document and/or submission of information known to be false
• Reproduction of your work that has been previously used for another class.  Must consult with the current teacher prior to turning in the assignment for approval or credit.

Obtaining unauthorized information: Information that is obtained dishonestly: 

• Copying homework 
• Working with another student on work that is intended to be done independently
• Downloading and submitting term papers from online resources 
• Sharing answers through data storage devices
• Using cell phones or PDA devices to take electronic pictures of exams
• Text‐messaging answers of academic work 
• Stealing materials from teachers or classmates 

Tendering of information: Students giving or selling their work to another person who plans to submit it as their own:

• Giving work to another student to be copied
• Giving someone answers to an exam during an exam 
• Discussing an assessment with students who have not yet been assessed on the material
• Giving or selling a written assignment to another student

Infractions and Consequences

Boulder High School considers violations of the Academic Integrity policy to be serious offenses and have instituted the following consequences. The consequences apply on a school-wide basis, and are cumulative for all of the years that a student is enrolled at Boulder High School.

Suspected incidents of academic dishonesty must be referred by instructional staff to the school’s administration for investigation. In order to maintain a reasonable level of consistency within Boulder High School, consequences will be applied by school administration after consultation with the appropriate instructional staff. The general magnitude of an infraction and the level of premeditation involved should be considered before consequences are determined. Boulder High School will strive to maintain consistency in consequences from infraction to infraction. In addition to the following consequences, being found guilty of academic dishonesty may impact a student’s ability to participate or be a member of leadership clubs and/or activities (ie. NHS, Panther Pride, Student Council, etc). 

First Offense: Teacher informs administration of allegation immediately after communicating with student about the incident. Admin will confer with the teacher and the student for due process for both individuals. Once academic dishonesty is confirmed:

1. Teacher/Admin notifies parents. Mandatory meeting with teacher, student, parent and administrator.
2. Student receives zero on assignment.
3. Incident is documented in the Frontline Communication Log and in the Infinite Campus Behavior tab (for file only).
4. Student is assigned 4 hours of community service (Saturday School).
5. Student is warned by administrator that next offense or any thereafter, in any class during their tenure at Boulder High School will result in the student being placed on academic probation with the incident being reported to colleges and universities during the application process.

Second Offense: Teacher informs administration of allegation immediately after communicating with student about the incident. Admin will confer with the teacher and the student for due process for both individuals. Once academic dishonesty is confirmed:

1. Teacher/Admin notifies parents. Mandatory meeting with teacher, student, parent and administrator.
2. Student receives zero on assignment. 
3. Incident is documented in the Frontline Communication Log and in the Infinite Campus Behavior tab.
4. Student is placed on academic probation. Student will remain on academic probation for the remainder of their tenure at Boulder High School. 
5. Incident will be reported to colleges and universities during the application process. 
6. Student will receive 8 hours of community service (Saturday School).

Third Offense: Teacher informs administration of allegation immediately after communicating with student about the incident. Admin will confer with the teacher and the student for due process for both individuals. Once academic dishonesty is confirmed:

1. Teacher/Admin notifies parents. Mandatory meeting with teacher, student, parent and administrator.
2. Student receives zero on assignment. 
3. Incident is documented in the Frontline Communication Log and in the Infinite Campus Behavior tab.
4. Incident will be reported to colleges and universities during the application process.
5. Student will receive a 3 day out-of-school suspension. 

Fourth Offense: Teacher informs administration of allegation immediately after communicating with student about the incident. Admin will confer with the teacher and the student for due process for both individuals. Once academic dishonesty is confirmed:

1. Teacher/Admin notifies parents. Mandatory meeting with teacher, student, parent and administrator.
2. Student receives zero on the assignment. Student may also receive an automatic F in the class that this fourth academic dishonesty offense occurs.
3. Incident is documented in the Frontline Communication Log and in the Infinite Campus Behavior tab.
4. Incident will be reported to colleges and universities.
5. Student will receive a 5 day out-of-school suspension.

Classroom Policies

In every course, the teacher is required to distribute to the student, in writing, a class syllabus which includes:

• A complete course description.
• The teacher’s individual classroom policies which include information on make-up work, missed assignments, attendance requirements, forms for written work, grading policy, class conduct, individual conferences, field trips, and supplies that may be required.

Boulder High School conforms to and complies with Boulder Valley School District Policy and Regulations (BVSD Policy IKA/IKAA/IKAB and IKA-R/IKAA-R/IKAB-R). Only in the documented circumstances of an emergency can students be excused from Final Exams. 

Grades

Recording Grades

The grade earned for each course must be recorded in the student’s permanent records. A student is permitted to repeat a course to improve a grade. Both grades will appear on the transcript, but only the higher grade will be calculated in the grade point average and credit will be earned only once. The repeated course must be the exact same course, taken at a BVSD school, or a BVSD-approved online course equivalent.

Incomplete Grades

The incomplete must be made up within the first six weeks of the following semester. If the incomplete is not made up within the allotted period of time, the grade will automatically be changed to an F.  Incomplete grades can be assigned at the end of each grading period.

Weighted Grades

The BVSD Board of Education encourages students to challenge themselves academically and to pursue the most rigorous and challenging courses that best promote their academic achievement. It is the intention of the Board to recognize and encourage additional effort and learning required in classes beyond the usual level of difficulty. To accomplish this, the Board has identified certain BVSD courses that are relatively difficult and they have designated these as weighted courses. The weighted grade point scale for these courses is used on transcripts and in determining high school grade point average and eligibility for school sports, academic awards and honors. More information on weighted grades can be found in the BVSD Policy IKC and IKC-R.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The GPA is derived by multiplying the numerical equivalent of each grade by the corresponding units of credit, adding the totals for all courses taken in a semester and dividing by the total number of credits attempted.

The weighted GPA is calculated using one additional quality point per letter grade in a weighted class. Only the GPA is affected; the grade itself is not changed on the report card or on the transcript.

BHS Advanced Placement (AP) Achievement Recognition Cord

To be eligible for a BHS AP Achievement Recognition Cord, students must qualify for one of the following AP Scholar Awards from College Board before May 1 of their graduation year: 

• AP Scholar
  Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor
  Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction
  Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• AP International Diploma (APID)
  Visit APID to see the criteria for this award.

Students do not need to apply for this award. College Board sends us a list of award recipients every fall. More information on these awards is available on the College Board website: Qualifying for an AP Scholar Award.

How do I find out if I received an AP award?

If you’ve earned and AP Scholar Award, it will be listed on your score report starting in July. Log in to your College Board account to view your score report.

Graduation Honors & Cords

Selection of Honors and Cords will be made by the registrar according to the following guidelines: 

• All selections will be based on a weighted GPA.
• Selections are made the spring of senior year, based on the cumulative GPA for 9th, 10th, 11th, and the first semester of 12th grade.
• Student must be receiving a diploma from Boulder High School.

Academic Letters

A student will earn an academic letter the first time they have earned a 4.0 or greater GPA in a semester at BHS or earned a 3.5 or greater GPA each semester for two consecutive semesters at BHS. Thereafter, a student earns an academic honor bar each time they earn a 3.5 or greater GPA in a semester. Juniors and seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of five classes at BHS and sophomores and freshman in a minimum of six classes at BHS.

National Honor Society

To qualify for National Honor Society (NHS), the student must be in the 11th or 12th grade and meet minimum requirements in four areas: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. To be considered for membership at the end of the sophomore year and beyond, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.750 unweighted or 4.0 weighted or above and a strong record of rigorous courses (i.e., Advanced and AP classes). Students without strong course selection in at least two academic areas are not eligible for membership. Eligible students are invited by the NHS sponsors.

STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES & PROCEDURES

At Boulder High School people are treated equally regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or religion and all are welcome here.

Boulder High School Cell Phone and Electronic Devices Policy

In order to develop responsible technological citizens and protect the integrity of the instructional time in the classroom, BHS has a strict cell phone and electronic device policy (including earbuds/headphones, smart watches, etc.). All teachers and staff are expected to uphold this policy without exception. Additional information on student use of cell phone and other personal technology devices can be found in the BVSD Policy JRCT and JRCT-R (Spanish Policy JRCT-SP and JRCT-R-SP)

All cell phones and electronic devices (including earbuds/headphones, smart watches, etc.) must be turned off, put away, and out of sight before entering the classroom. 

• Cell phones and electronic devices may only be used as an instructional aid for educational purposes if a teacher specifically requests that a student utilize his or her cell phone for that activity.
• If cell phones are needed in the classroom, the teacher will make it clear to the students to take out their cell phones. Teachers will also instruct students to put their phones away after the conclusion of the activity.
• Exceptions to the cell phone policy will be made if a student has specific accommodations in place. Even with these accommodations, cell phones may only be used for instructional purposes or for the student’s stated accommodation.

Student Identification

Every BHS student is required to have a current student ID issued at the beginning of the school year. The ID must be visible at all times and is required for entry into the school on a daily basis, library check-out and to attend school events (i.e. sporting events, dances, etc) at the student rate. Student IDs will allow a student to access the main doors to the building between the hours of 8:00am and 3:45pm.

Lost IDs may be replaced for $10. After paying the fee online at BHS RevTrak (select "Replacement ID-FOB" in left column"), please bring the receipt to the office to receive a replacement.

Student Dress Code

Dress​ ​Code​ ​Philosophy

The Boulder High School student dress code supports equitable educational access and is written in a manner that does not reinforce stereotypes and that does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income or body type/size.

The student dress code supports our goal of inspiring students to learn while leaving primary decisions around student clothing and style to students and their parent(s)/guardian(s). Our expectation is that parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring student compliance with the school’s dress code, and students are responsible for knowing all aspects of the student dress code and for complying during school hours and school activities. 

To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of this dress code, school staff shall enforce the dress code consistently and in a manner that does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income or body type/size.

Dress​ ​Code Policy

Boulder High School expects that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school sponsored event. Student dress choices should respect the District’s intent to sustain a community that is inclusive of a diverse range of identities. The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s). The school is responsible for seeing that student attire does not interfere with the health or safety of any student, and that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student. Any restrictions to the way a student dresses must be necessary to support the overall educational goals of the school. 

1. Basic​ ​Principle:​ ​Certain​ ​body​ ​parts​ ​must​ ​be​ ​covered​ ​for​ ​all​ ​students​ ​at​ ​all​ ​times.
Clothes must be worn in a way that genitals, buttocks, breasts, and nipples are fully covered with opaque fabric. All items listed in the “must wear” and “may wear” categories below must meet this basic principle.

2. Students​ ​Must​ ​Wear*​, while following the basic principle listed in Section 1 above:

• A​ ​Shirt​ (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides under the arms), AND
• Pants/jeans​ ​or​ ​the​ ​equivalent​ ​(for example, a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress or shorts), AND
• Shoes​

Courses that include attire as part of the curriculum (for example, professionalism, public speaking, and job readiness) may include assignment-specific dress. Activity-specific shoes requirements are permitted (for example, shorts, T-shirt and athletic shoes for PE)

3. Students​ ​May​ ​Wear​, as long as these items do not violate the basic principle listed in Section 1 above:

• Hats: Hats must allow the face to be visible to staff, and not interfere with the line of sight of any student or staff.
• Religious headwear
• Hoodie sweatshirts (wearing the hood overhead is allowed, but the face and ears must be visible to school staff).
• Fitted pants, including opaque leggings, yoga pants and “skinny jeans”
• Ripped jeans, as long as underwear and buttocks are not exposed.
• Tank tops, including spaghetti straps; halter tops
• Athletic attire
• Visible waistbands on undergarments or visible straps on undergarments worn under other clothing (as long as this is done in a way that does not violate Section 1 above).

4.​ ​Students​ ​Cannot​ ​Wear:

• Violent language or images.
• Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity).
• Hate speech, profanity, pornography.
• Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment. 
• Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments (visible waistbands and visible straps are allowed)
• Swimsuits (except as required in class or athletic practice).
• Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon.
• Any item that obscures the face or ears (except as a religious observance).

Dress​ ​Code​ ​Enforcement

To ensure effective and equitable enforcement of this dress code, school staff shall enforce the dress code consistently using the requirements below. School administration and staff shall not have discretion to vary the requirements in ways that lead to discriminatory enforcement.

Students will only be removed from spaces, hallways, or classrooms as a result of a dress code violation as outlined in Sections 1 and 4 above. Students in violation of Section 1 and/or 4 will be provided three (3) options to be dressed more to code during the school day:

• Students will be asked to put on their own alternative clothing, if already available at school, to be dressed more to code for the remainder of the day.
• Students will be provided with temporary school clothing to be dressed more to code  for the remainder of the day.
• If necessary, students’ parents may be called during the school day to bring alternative clothing for the student to wear for the remainder of the day.

These dress code guidelines shall apply to regular school days and summer school days, as well as any school-related events and activities, such as graduation ceremonies, dances, sporting events and prom.

For additional information about the BVSD student dress code policy, see BVSD policy JRDC and JRDC-R.

Campus & Grounds

Grounds

Students are requested to put all litter in the trash cans and empty cans, bottles, containers, and paper in recycling bins. Seniors are not to sit in cars during school hours. Students should not be in classrooms without school personnel Supervision.

Prohibited on Campus

• Bringing pets, friends, siblings or children without prior approval
• Disorderly or disruptive conduct of any nature, including: use of obscene or insulting language/gestures; running, yelling, fighting, throwing objects or littering
• Playing with hacky sacks, balls, or frisbees is confined to the fields only, and is permitted as long as the activity is not disruptive.
• Students must remain quiet outside of all classrooms while school is in session, or it may be necessary to restrict students gathering in these areas.

DISCIPLINE, ATTENDANCE & SUSPENSION

Boulder High School’s Approach to Discipline, Attendance, and Suspension

Students are to maintain behavior that promotes safety and respect for all.  The BVSD Policies JD/JR, JDC, JDC-R, JDD, JDHB, JDSE, JFCH/JFCI, JBB, JDDA, JBB, and KE list specific conduct that shall be maintained by students and activities that will result in disciplinary action. For Spanish version, please see policies JD/JR-SP, JDC-SP, JDC-R-SP, JDD-SP, JDHB-SP, and JDSE-SP. Copies of these policies may be obtained from a school administrator or on the BVSD Policy Website at https://www.bvsd.org/about/board-of-education/policies.

Though suspension is a commonly used disciplinary technique, and supported by BVSD Policy JDSE/JDSE-R (Spanish Policy JDSE-SP/JDSE-R-SP), Boulder High School recognizes that although suspending students from school is sometimes necessary, there are other responses to violations of rules that can be implemented as first steps that do not remove a student from school. As part of the discipline procedure, BHS has implemented a range of strategies to increase positive choices from students, reduce misbehavior while maintaining a safe learning environment. Some of these strategies include community service, restorative practices, substance abuse classes, counseling, and conflict resolution. In some suspension cases one of the above listed alternatives may be explored. It is important to note that when BHS implements a suspension alternative to a student, the fidelity of the consequence must be 100% adhered to in order to reach a successful learning outcome for the student. This includes but is not limited to dates, times, and location of community service and/or restorative practices.  For student athletes, additional sanctions will be imposed per the athletic code of conduct.  Suspensions may be reported to college or universities depending on the individual school’s requirements. For specific information, please see your alpha counselor on the BHS Counseling Website.

Our goal is to use an instructional, rather than a punitive approach to addressing discipline. At the same time, our expectation is that all students follow the policies set forth by Boulder High School and the Boulder Valley School District.

School Administration will determine if a student is “under the influence,” in possession of, or has used alcohol or illegal substances by a body of evidence which could include, but not be limited to: smell, eyes, speech, behavior, etc.

Disciplinary action can result from acts outside regular school hours or the regular school year or off school grounds, which embarrass, humiliate, or degrade other students, staff members, or the reputation of Boulder High School, or which interfere with the school’s ability to operate effectively. These undesirable actions may result in suspension from any part, or all, of an activity or athletic season, or from school.

Drug/Alcohol: Possession On School Grounds

Drug/Alcohol Use

View BVSD Policy JDDA and JDDA-R for more information on student abuse of alcohol and other drugs.

Sale/Exchange/Distribution of Drugs

In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Tobacco/Vape Use or Possession

Drug/Alcohol/Vape Possession During A School Event

In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Detrimental Behavior: Assault

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Detrimental Behavior: Sexual Harassment

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time. 

Detrimental Behavior: Fighting

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension.

Detrimental Behavior: Harassment/Bullying

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time. View BVSD Policy JDHB and JDHB-E (Spanish Policy JDHB-SP and JDHB-E-SP) for more information on bullying.

Violations included but not limited to are the following:

• Epithets, slurs or negative stereotyping
• Threatening intimidating or hostile acts
• Denigrating jokes
• Written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group

Detrimental Behavior: Willful Disobedience/Defiance

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Detrimental Behavior: Defacing property

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Detrimental Behavior: Forgery

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Detrimental Behavior: False Fire Alarm/Bomb Scares

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Detrimental Behavior: Possession of Knife/Blade

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time. View BVSD Policy JDC-R (Spanish Policy JDC-R-SP) for more information on conduct related to weapons.

Detrimental Behavior: Possession of Knife/Blade Longer Than 3.5 Inches

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time. View BVSD Policy JDC-R (Spanish Policy JDC-R-SP) for more information on conduct related to weapons.

Detrimental Behavior: Dangerous Weapon

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time. View BVSD Policy JDC-R (Spanish Policy JDC-R-SP) for more information on conduct related to weapons.

Detrimental Behavior: Gang Activity

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Detrimental Behavior: Theft

All detrimental behavior violations are subject to an out-of-school suspension. In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Disruptive Behavior: Profanity/Vulgarity/Obscenity

In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Disruptive Behavior: Interference with School’s Ability to Provide Education

In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time.

Disruptive Behavior: Use of Cell Phone, Electronic Devices, and Earbuds

View BVSD Policy JRCT and JRCT-R (Spanish Policy JRCT-SP and JRCT-R-SP) for more information on cell phone use.

The following consequences are applied to unauthorized cellphone use:

Disruptive Behavior: Refusal to Give Cell Phone, Electronic Device, Earbuds to Staff Member

In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time. View BVSD Policy JRCT and JRCT-R (Spanish Policy JRCT-SP and JRCT-R-SP) for more information on cell phone use.

In cases of student refusal to turn in their device, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time. View BVSD Policy for more information on cell phone use.

Disruptive Behavior: Habitually Disruptive Student

In cases of subsequent violations, progressive discipline will be used based on investigation. Appropriate consequences will be given at this time. View BVSD Policy JDHD and JDHD-R for additional information on the discipline of habitually disruptive students.

Education Related Violations

Copying, Plagiarism or Cheating

View BVSD Policy JDC (Spanish Policy JDC-SP) for more information. Additional information can also be found in the Academic Dishonesty section of the BHS Student Handbook.

Advanced Placement Exams Spring 2025

AP Test Schedule

**AP Art & Design Portfolios are due May 9, 2025, 8:00 pm EDT.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS 2020-2021

PSAT National Test

• Saturday, October 17

SAT (register online at www.collegeboard.com)

See website for registration deadlines.

• August 29, 2020
• September 26, 2020
• October 3, 2020
• November 7, 2020
• December 5, 2020
• March 13, 2021
• May 8, 2021
• June 5, 2021

ACT (register online at www.actstudent.org)

See website for registration deadlines.

• September 12, 2020
• October 24, 2020
• December 12, 2020
• February 6, 2021
• April 17, 2021
• June 12, 2021
• July 17, 2021

2020-2021 SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

Class Schedule Summary

Boulder High School is in session every weekday, Monday through Friday, from 8:30am until 4:00pm.  

A modified block schedule is followed with the block days on Wednesday and Thursday. Each block day has four 85 minute blocks plus a 30 minute common lunch.

• Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays: Students attend all of their classes. There are eight 50 minute class periods plus a 15 minute Advisory period at the end of the day.
• Wednesdays: Students attend periods 1, 3, 5, 7 followed by...
  • First Semester: Freshman Seminar/Advisory
  • Second Semester: Advisory (55 minutes)
• Thursdays: Students attend periods 2, 4, 6, 8 followed by a 45 minute Advisory period

Lunch Schedule Summary

Every student will have either all of 4th or all of 5th period off for lunch
with the serving schedule as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday:

• Students with period 4 off: lunch served 11:10 - 11:45
• Students with period 5 off: lunch served 12:05 - 12:40

Wednesday & Thursday: 

• Lunch served 11:30 - 12:00

2020-2021 BHS Bell Schedule

Printable Version: View the 2020-21 BHS Bell Schedule (pdf)

Every student has lunch either period 4 or period 5. 

All students in 9th grade participate in Freshman Seminar at the end of the day on Wednesdays (3:05pm - 3:45pm) for first semester only.

BELL SCHEDULE: MONDAY/TUESDAY/FRIDAY

-- Each class period 1-8 is 50 minutes, including lunch period

BELL SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAY (BLOCK)

-- Each class (period 1,3,5,7) is 85 minutes, lunch is 30 minute
-- *For 9th grade students, the Freshman Seminar will meet at 3:05-3:45 for first semester only. Advisory is at 3:45-4:00 for first semester and 3:05-4:00 for second semester

BELL SCHEDULE: THURSDAY (BLOCK)

-- Each class (period 2,4,6,8) is 85 minutes, lunch is 30 minutes
-- *Panther TV (PTV) video announcement for school news is 10 minutes during 6th period

2020-2021 Two-Hour Delayed Start Schedule

In the event that BVSD is on a "Two-Hour Delayed Start" due to weather, school will begin at 10:30am and the schedule below is followed.  Normal classes (on M/Tu/F) will be 35 minutes long and block classes (on W/Th) will be 65 minutes. There will be no end-of-day Advisory period.

See BVSD Weather Delay & Closures Website for additional information.

TWO-HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE:
MONDAY/TUESDAY/FRIDAY

-- Each class period 1-8 is 35 minutes, lunch is also 35 minutes
-- *Period 4 and 5 are moved up to accommodate for the lunch schedule

TWO-HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY (BLOCK)

-- Each class (period 1,3,5,7) is 65 minutes, lunch is 45 minutes

TWO-HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY (BLOCK)

-- Each class (period 2,4,6,8) is 65 minutes, lunch is 30 minutes
* School News & Announcements occur via Panther TV (PTV)

Rally Days & Assemblies Schedule

• A different bell schedule for the day of the Assembly/Rally will be announced one week prior to the event.

BHS Rally Schedule 

On day TBA we will follow the Rally Schedule below.