In the Schools: Canton's September 26 Edition

BHR Students in College Dual Enrollment Program
Five current students are enrolled in the fall semester at both and Bridgewater State University: junior Janelli Aguilar, senior Samrana Bertrand, senior Joseph Habib, senior Jasmine Hernandez and senior Caitlin Pemberton.

Students in dual enrollment, enroll in a college course and receive college credits for that course, plus credits toward their high school diplomas. In order to qualify for consideration, students must be recommended by a guidance counselor or other school official, hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 and maintain good academic standing, have written approval from a parent or guardian, take placement examinations in reading, writing, and mathematics, place out of all developmental courses and meet all other course prerequisites.

Funding is limited for qualified students, and registrations are approved on a first come, first served basis by the college Dual Enrollment Coordinator. Students who are not funded may choose to pay for classes on their own.

All Blue Hills students received funded seats, and needed only to purchase texts and supplies.

CAPE Holds First Meeting
The Canton Alliance for Public Education held its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 20 at the Armando Center. The non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing public education in Canton discussed upcoming events, finances, the upcoming fundraiser and spelling bee, open board positions and future meeting dates. The group welcomes new members any time, and the next meeting will be on November 7. See www.cantoneducation.org for more information.
 
Upcoming Events
will hold its open house tonight. Parents will meet in the Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. for an opening presentation, and will proceed through a shortened schedule of classes from 7:00 – 8:58.
 
holds its open house for grades 2 - 5 on Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Also scheduled for Tuesday evening, parents of eighth graders at are invited to an informational meeting about the class trip at 7:00 p.m. in the Galvin cafeteria.

Blue Hills Regional Technical Vocational High School will hold its freshman orientation on Tuesday evening, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.

The Canton High School craft fair will be held on Saturday, October 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Rosh Hashana
In observance of Rosh Hashana, there will be no school in the Canton Public Schools on Thursday, September 29, or Friday, September 30. Blue Hills Regional will hold classes as usual. will hold classes, but there will be no buses for those two days.

Field Hockey Winter Programs
Winter field hockey development programs will be held this year for Canton elementary, middle and high school students. Click here for more information.

Canton Recreation Fall Programs
Sign up for classes in magic, sports, theatre or karate this fall through . Click here to see the full course catalog and registration information.  

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