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The Beacon School offers an inquiry-based college preparatory program with technology and arts infused throughout the curriculum. Beacon emphasizes a rigorous well-rounded liberal arts education based on the principle of shared exploration and problem-solving. In assessments for graduation, students present performance-based projects to panels of teachers. Beacon offers extensive opportunities to participate in clubs, sports, community service and international travel.

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Report Card Pickup: June 26, 2013
Written by Harry Streep on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:22:32 EST:

Students are to report to Beacon at the following times on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 to pickup their report cards:

9th Grade: 9:00AM
10th Grade: 10:00AM
11th Grade: 11:00AM
12th Grade: 12:00PM

To receive report cards, students must bring in any missing books, library books, or fines/ replacement money for lost books on this day. There will be a table in the front hall to collect them.

Senior Checklist Pickup
Written by Beacon School on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 15:09:22 EST:

SENIORS: You must come into Beacon and pick up your graduation checklist from Ms. Pichardo in room 133. You must have all pieces of the checklist finished before graduation to be allowed to take part in the graduation ceremony. Seniors should have their graduation checklist completely filled out by THURSDAY, JUNE, 20, 2013

IN ADDITION: Mandatory Graduation Rehersal will be held on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 10:00AM SHARP. Graduation Rehersal will be at Jazz @ Lincoln Center (Time Warner Center). Students should enter the venue through the main entrance (use the elevators in the Time Warner Center). Caps/gowns, tickets, and Yearbooks (three tickets per student) will be distributed at Beacon following the rehearsal.

SENIORS: Pictures From Prom Now Available!
Written by Danielle Moreau on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 07:44:36 EST:

Beacon Seniors: Pictures taken by the professional photographer at the 2013 Senior Prom are now available online.

View them at: http://fad.dnsalias.net/shoots/20130524-DD_YB-BeaconProm/index.html

Time to Return Library Materials
Written by Ann Hanin on Monday, June 10, 2013 07:30:17 EST:

All students and faculty members are urged to return ALL library materials currently in their possession. Seniors will be required to clear their library and textbook records in order to receive diplomas.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Congratulations to Both the Girls and Boys Tennis Teams in the Mayors Cup
Written by Bayard Fiathfull on Monday, June 03, 2013 08:53:13 EST:

The Mayors Cup is a competition for the best in New York City-in public, private and parochial schools. This year, the team tennis competition took place on June 1 and 2 in sweltering heat.

For the first time the Beacon girls tennis team reached the finals of the Mayors Cup. In the finals, they lost a tough match. The girls ended up losing to Cardozo 3-2, after strong wins by Michelle Khaimov and a doubles win by Isadore Braun and Sara Levy Lambert.

The Beacon boys tennis team won the Mayors Cup with a 4-1 win over Trinity. The team was led by strong doubles from Win Smith, Felipe Osses-Konig, Daniel Segan and Alek Kovacevik. Justin Fields and Lucas Pickering contributed singles wins. The boys defeated the Horace Mann team earlier in the day by the same score. This is the third year in a row that the boys have won the Mayors Cup.

In other tennis news, over the last week the New York State competition for top tennis players in the state was held at the National Tennis Center in Queens. For the second year in a row, the doubles team of Win Smith and Lucas Pickering reached the finals. In the singles, Justin Fields reached the semifinals.

Congratulations to both the girls and boys on achieving a level of excellence.

Juniors: Do you want to be a Big Sib?
Deadline: June 10!
Written by Jennifer Ratner on Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:51:25 EST:

Big Sibs is a selective program only open to rising seniors (2013-2014).

Big Sibs will work with and mentor a freshman advisory. They will have two obligations throughout the week for which they will earn elective credit (1/2 credit per semester):

1) Big Sibs will be expected to attend their assigned freshman advisory EVERY Friday (as well as their own advisory). During advisory they will help support their cooperating advisors with Health and Wellness lessons and other advisory programs.

2) Big Sibs will be assigned one period a week to provide peer support to freshmen and/or meet with their cooperating advisors.

The role of the Big Sib is to give advice and guidance on everything from planning and organizing the academic load at Beacon to prepping for PBAs and navigating changing social lives. Again, you will be earning Beacon credit for your work.

The Big Sib program is a great addition to your college resume and transcript, but more importantly it is designed to help build and strengthen the Beacon community. The job of a Big Sib is to help ninth graders transition into Beacon students and to provide a familiar face for their "Little Sibs".

If you are interested in applying to be a Big Sib, please print and complete the attached application. The application is due by June 10th at 3:00 pm in Kate Oldre’s or Jennifer Ratner’s mailbox in the main office.

Big Sib application available HERE.

Beacon Athletics Banquet:
June 5, 2013 at 4:00PM
Written by Beacon Sports on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:13:30 EST:

All students involved in the multitudes of sport offerings at Beacon are asked to join in the celebration. Coaches will announce the trophy recipients for MVP, Sportsman and Most Improved in every sport. Banquet starts at 4PM in the Beacon Café. Please join us for Beacon spirit and some good eats! All families involved in sports are welcome to attend and cheer their kids and all their team spirit. Students will receive a Beacon Athletics parting gift for their dedication to the Blue Demons.

List of sports : Girls and Boys track, Girls and Boys Cross Country Track, Girls and Boys Fencing, Girls and Boys Bowling, Girls and Boys Soccer, Varsity Baseball, JV Baseball, Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball, Boys JV Basketball, Wrestling, Girls and Boys Ultimate Frisbee, Boys and Girls Tennis, Girls Softball 21 sports in all!!!

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BEACON NEWS

Report Card Pickup: June 26, 2013 Written by Harry Streep on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:22:32 EST:

Senior Checklist Pickup Written by Beacon School on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 15:09:22 EST:

SENIORS: Pictures From Prom Now Available! Written by Danielle Moreau on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 07:44:36 EST:

Time to Return Library Materials Written by Ann Hanin on Monday, June 10, 2013 07:30:17 EST:

Congratulations to Both the Girls and Boys Tennis Teams in the Mayors Cup Written by Bayard Fiathfull on Monday, June 03, 2013 08:53:13 EST:

Juniors: Do you want to be a Big Sib?Deadline: June 10! Written by Jennifer Ratner on Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:51:25 EST:

Beacon Athletics Banquet:June 5, 2013 at 4:00PM Written by Beacon Sports on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:13:30 EST:

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