Academic Boosters

What is the "ACADEMIC BOOSTERS?"

The Academic Boosters was established by the BHS PTO to fund academic needs that  enhance the learning experience of our children but were not addressed  by the District due to financial constraints.  The additional funds are raised through a  “No Stress Fundraiser”.  It’s “No Stress” because there is no buying or selling.   All you have to do is make a one time monetary contribution to the BHS PTO.  Also, many corporations will match the contributions that  employees make to this fundraiser.  A partial list of companies that have matched donations in the past includes Ameritech, Baxter, HSBC, Kraft, Motorola and Washington Mutual.  Please check with your employer regarding its matching program.

A LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents,

Over the past twenty-some years, I have had a first-hand opportunity to see how the support and active involvement provided by parents like you have contributed in a major way to the quality of education we have been able to provide for your children.  Once again, parents have an opportunity to provide BHS with a “little something extra” that we, in turn, can integrate into daily instructional practice with students.  Even though we are well supported by our community through local taxes, our budgets are limited.  Departmental budgets at the high school go mainly for supplies and expendable materials necessary to provide an excellent learning experience.  Unfortunately, we are usually unable to purchase capital items that serve as “long term” improvements.

Over the past six years, we have been able to integrate technology into many of our classrooms.  Once a classroom has been equipped, teacher and students have the ability to connect with the Internet, cable TV and access the world of educational DVD’s.  An LCD projector in the classroom can effectively display mathematical software, great works discussed in an art history class, a recent political debate, or the internal structures of a microorganism.  Both teacher and student presentations can utilize PowerPoint software.  When we began this initiative, our goal was to place appropriate technology in every classroom at  Barrington High School.

Currently, we still have some twenty classroom instructional areas to complete. We would also would like to purchase Senteo Interactive Response Systems to integrate with the new SMART boards previously  purchased through the PTO.  This system has the capability to tally student responses, post test results and provide individual feedback that actively engages students with the material being studied.  The use of these technologies, coupled with our new BHS TV studio, creates an environment filled with exciting possibilities for students to learn in our dynamically changing interactive world.

With the generous help of the PTO’s Academic Booster’s NO STRESS FUNDRAISER , technology has made a positive impact on daily instruction across our high school.  It is our intent to make these technologies available to all  programs and touch all students.  On behalf of the students and staff of Barrington High School, I thank you for your continuing support.

Sincerely,

Emil Rode,
Principal, Barrington High School

 WHERE THE MONEY GOES

Last year, BHS placed LCD Projectors or Smartboards in many classrooms.  This year, the BHS PTO hopes to purchase additional LCD projectors reaching our goal of placing appropriate technology into each and every classroom at BHS.

 

ACADEMIC BOOSTERS FUND UPDATES:

 Thank you to the families who have already given support to our fundraiser!

The funds raised by this once-a-year fundraiser go to help support the needs of ALL students at BHS.  Help support our school by donating online or mailing in your donation today.  If you have any questions, or need another donation form, please either email or call
Deanna Griffin — deannagriffin@comcast.net .

The donation form may also be obtained by accessing this link.

Thanks to all of the families who have generously responded to the No-Stress Academic Boosters Fundraiser

Please, help make a difference!