Branford Buzz School Newspaper
Branford High School Newspaper – the latest news from the BHS community, run by BHS students
By Alexandra Martinez-Alfaro and Zara Serrano A district mandate to block YouTube and specific Google App features on school-issued Chromebooks has prompted some backlash recently. YouTube RestrictedYouTube had previously been a popular source of educational videos for many at BHS.
Since Branford banned student cell phone use, there have been some noticeable changes in the building – the library, for one, is busier and more students are checking out books.
A Japanese news crew was on campus recently filming a feature on the use of Yondr pouches to limit student cell phone use in the United States and interviewed several students and teachers. Read about it on The Buzz…
By Aziley Crespo The Branford Board of Education is considering banning the use of all personal technology devices from the high school next school year, meaning students will be required to lock their cell phones away in a security pouch
BHS is introducing a new “8 drop 2” schedule for next school year, increasing the number of student classes per day but shortening each period to about 60 minutes.
School officials said it will provide new and better learning for students. Some students have signed a petition against the change.
Branford High is offering eight new courses to students who are beginning this week to register for classes for next school year.
The new courses, which were recently adopted by the Board of Education, will “open many doors for our students.”
A need for more supervision in the bathrooms has prompted BHS officials to implement an electronic hall pass system this year which has had mixed reactions from students and teachers.
Branford High School juniors Lilly Geddes and Grace Grammatico were recently honored for their outstanding writing through a contest sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English.
By Katie Harmon Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is urging for statewide legislation to crack down on phone usage in schools. His proposals would allow districts to adopt a model policy, outlined by the state, at their discretion. “I think these
By Paul Marsh With another Branford High School year almost halfway done and the holidays right around the corner, the idea of grit or resilience can easily come to mind. The grind of the school year begins to wear on
