If your student will be absent from school, please complete this form to notify the BHS Attendance Team. Providing this information helps us maintain accurate attendance records and ensure your child's safety and well-being.
Please complete all required fields and include the reason for the absence. If applicable, you may be asked to provide supporting documentation (such as a doctor's note or court documentation) in accordance with NYC Public Schools Attendance Policy.
Please Note
This is the official method for reporting your student's absence.
A separate form must be submitted for each student and for each absence.
Submitting this form does not automatically excuse an absence. Absences will be reviewed and coded in accordance with NYC Public Schools attendance policies.
If your student will be absent for three (3) or more consecutive school days, please contact your child's guidance counselor and parent coordinator in addition to submitting this form.
Who to reach out to, and answers to common questions
Request an OMNY Card
New, lost, damaged, or non-working cards
Use this form to request an OMNY card if you are a new student who has not yet received one, or if your previous card has been lost, damaged, or is no longer working.
Please complete the form with accurate information to help us process your request as quickly as possible. Requests are typically processed within 24–48 hours, depending on the availability of replacement cards and current inventory. Once your request has been processed, you will be notified when your new or replacement OMNY card is ready for pickup or distribution.
If you have any questions regarding your OMNY card request, please contact the school's main office for assistance.
Note: OMNY cards are dependent on eligibility factors in order for a student to receive one. Please see the NYC Public Schools bus eligibility page for detailed information.
Request a Student ID Card
New students & replacement cards
Use this form to request a Student ID card if you are a new student who has not yet received one, or if your previous ID card has been lost, damaged, or is no longer usable.
Please complete the form with accurate information to help us process your request as quickly as possible. Requests are typically processed within 24–48 hours, depending on the availability of supplies and current demand. Once your request has been processed, you will be notified when your new or replacement Student ID card is ready for pickup.
Student ID cards are important for identifying students, accessing school services, and participating in school activities. Students are encouraged to keep their ID cards with them each day while on campus.
If you have any questions regarding your Student ID card request, please contact the school's main office for assistance.
Request a School Laptop
Device access for academic purposes
Use this form to request a school-issued laptop if your student needs access to a device for academic purposes.
Laptop requests are reviewed based on both student need and available inventory. Because the number of devices is limited, priority is given to students who do not have access to a computer or laptop at home. Students who already have access to a personal device may receive a laptop if additional devices are available.
Next Step After Submitting
After submitting the form, please instruct your student to visit Ms. Jackie during their lunch period to discuss their request and complete the laptop checkout process, if a device is available.
Students who are issued a school laptop may keep the device for the duration of their enrollment at BHS. Students are responsible for taking proper care of the laptop by keeping it clean, handling it responsibly, and ensuring it remains in good working condition. Any damage, loss, or technical issues should be reported to the school as soon as possible.
If a student withdraws, transfers, or is no longer enrolled at BHS, they are required to return both the school-issued laptop and its charger before leaving the school. Failure to return school-issued equipment may result in additional follow-up by the school.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to provide technology resources to students based on need and available supplies.
Bell Schedule
Daily period times at BHS
Family Teacher Engagement Time
55 minutes per week, reserved for families
Each teacher has 55 minutes of dedicated Family Engagement Time each week. This time is specifically reserved for communicating with families regarding student progress, academic concerns, classroom updates, or any questions or support related to their child's education.
If you would like to schedule a conversation with a teacher during their Parent Outreach Time, please contact them directly by email to arrange a convenient meeting time.
We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to partner with our teachers and support student success.
