School Climate & Culture

School Culture & Climate At BCHS we believe that a positive school culture and climate is the foundation of academic achievement and a fulfilling high school experience. To foster and support a positive school culture and climate, BCHS has implemented Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports or PBIS that includes regular professional development for staff, restorative practices with students, and the school-wide implementation of the Pirate's ARRR behavior expectation (pictured above). All school processes, messaging and activities are connected to the Pirate ARRR code. Students who exhibit the Pirate's ARRR may receive Bogie Bucks that can later be traded in for rewards. 

In addition to PBIS, BCHS has committed to building partnerships with parents and the community through the Pirate Parents program. Our Pirate Parents are simply a positive adult presence on campus. They serve to connect with and build relationships with students on campus during arrival, lunch and/or dismissal. Our Pirate Parents welcome students, greet them with a smile, engage them in conversation and/or play games with them during lunch. If you are interested in serving as a Pirate Parent, please email Ms. Gil at gilje@pcsb.org 

Aside from our Pirate Parents program, BCHS welcomes parents and community members to serve as volunteers, mentors and/or guest speakers. To see how you can get engaged, please email coordinator Heidi Anderson-Rhodes at andersonrhodesh@pcsb.org 

Lastly, when a situation arises when a student is found in violation of campus expectations despite the support provided, that student may be subjected to disciplinary consequences. The  BCHS Discipline Matrix informs disciplinary practices on campus to ensure equity among students and academies. 

Discipline Matrix Explained

IRC or Intervention & Reflection Center

When a student is sent to the IRC room, they will sign-in and sit where directed. While in the IRC room, students may request work from their classes. The IRC instructor will facilitate this process. Desktop computers are available in the IRC room, but students may use their PCS issued laptop to complete assignments if needed. Students who are unsuccessful in the IRC room, may receive additional consequences that may include OSS.

OSS or Out of School Suspension

Students who receive OSS are counted absent for the school days on which they have received OSS. However, according to school board policy, students may still make-up the work missed while suspended. Although many BCHS teachers will post work to Canvas, students who are suspended should ask teachers for their make-up upon their return to school. Policy states that students have one-day for every day that they are out to make up the work. 

Students who are suspended are not permitted on campus or at any Pinellas County School event for the duration of the OSS days.