List of 14 frequently asked questions.

• MKS – MY KIDS SPENDING

  This is Bishop Lynch’s virtual payment program. Student activities, sports fees, merchandise, and incidental charges are billed and paid via MKS. You will receive an email from FriarNet this summer in order to set up your MKS account. Please monitor this account throughout the year for student purchases.
  
  www.mykidsspending.com

• NEWS AND INFORMATION

  Be sure to read Friar Facts every week during the school year. This weekly e-newsletter (sent on Thursday afternoons) provides timely news and announcements to keep you up to date on all things Bishop Lynch! Ms. Beverly Brin, the freshman counselor, will also periodically send an e-newsletter called Fresh Facts targeted specifically to freshman students and parents. Check out the latest Bishop Lynch news.

• PLACEMENT TESTING

  Placement tests have been postponed until July. This is postponing course schedules. Please refrain from purchasing textbooks until placement tests have occurred and course schedules have been generated.
  
  

   

   

• RESOURCES

  Bishop Lynch High School teachers have provided the following online resources to help incoming Freshman students with schoolwork and improve their skills.
  

  • 2020 Incoming Freshman Resource List

• SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULES

  Bishop Lynch has several different daily school schedules during the week. The bell schedules are posted on the inside front cover of the student planner your child will receive when school starts in the fall.

   

  Regular Schedule

  On regular schedule days (both A/B days), first period starts at 8:15 a.m. and the bell rings at 3:40 p.m. for dismissal.

   

  Activity Schedule

  Wednesdays have a different schedule to accommodate activities. A-Block activity meetings begin at 8:15 a.m. followed by B-Block activity meetings. First period begins at 9:05 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. is fourth period dismissal.

   

  Friday Schedule

  Unless the day is noted as a last period assembly, students are dismissed at 3 p.m. on Fridays.

   

• SPORTS

  All athletes/bandmembers must undergo a sports physical before participating in any on-campus activities. Please see https://blfriars.org/sports/2019/7/15/information-Sports-Medicine-Athletic-Physicals.aspx
  
  If you have sports physical questions, please email Head Athletic Trainer Mike Hopper at mike.hopper@bishoplynch.org.
  
  Student schedules will only list the first seasonal sport they play. As seasons end, students must fill out a sports change form to switch to a new sport. Example: Football – when the season ends some boys will change over to basketball, then later to baseball. Other students will stay in football all year and do offseason workouts.

   

  On the student schedules, the sports listed after school practice all year long (Example: tennis, crew, lacrosse, and bowling). They are listed on spring schedule, but practice starts in the fall.

   

  If you have athletics questions, please contact our Athletic Directors at

  Greg Price, greg.price@bishoplynch.org
  Alli Tennyson, allison.tennyson@bishoplynch.org

• SCHEDULES

  The order of classes and assigned teachers is subject to change, but the subjects (and textbooks you need to purchase) should not change. Please be flexible on the electives – sometimes changes need to be made during the summer and schedules may be adjusted. Students will get a fresh copy of their schedule during Freshman Orientation.
  
  Final student schedules are subject to the results of placement tests.  As a result, pending social distancing and other COVID-19 related developments, placement tests have been delayed.  This means that student schedules will not be available until mid-July at the earliest.

  
  Student schedules will only list the first seasonal sport they play. As seasons end, students must fill out a sports change form to switch to a new sport. Example: Football – when the season ends some boys will change over to basketball, then later to baseball. Other students will stay in football all year and do offseason workouts.

   

  On the student schedules, the sports listed after school practice all year long (Example: tennis, crew, lacrosse, and bowling). They are listed on spring schedule, but practice starts in the fall.

• SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

  SUMMER MATH 2020

  Over the past several years, students were required to complete a summer math packet based on which math students were enrolled in for the fall semester. This year, due to the burden the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on families, the Math Department has decided to make the Summer Math Assignments optional. Completion of the optional Summer Math Assignment will be worth extra credit -- Math teachers will add 5% of their score on the summer packet to the first test (for example, if you make a 100 on your summer assignment, you will get 5 points added to your first test).  
  
  The Summer Math Assignments are great ways to review math skills students have gained in previous math courses, as well as prepare them for the work ahead of them. Students choosing to complete the Summer Math Assignment for extra credit should complete the packet that corresponds to the course they are enrolled in for the fall semester. Summer Math Assignments will be due on the second day of classes, August 12 &13. Please direct any questions to kate.see@bishoplynch.org.
  
  

  • Algebra I Summer Review
  • Algebra II (all levels including ICM) Summer Packet
  • AP Statistics Summer Assignment 2020
  • Calculus (All Levels) Summer Assignment 2020
  • Geometry Summer Review
  • Precal (all levels) summer Assignment 2020

  
  SUMMER READING 2020

  For the past five years, all grade levels have read a common book over the summer; however, this year has not been typical. Due to the burden the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on many families, Bishop Lynch has decided to institute an exemption for summer reading this year.  

  
  While there will not be an official common book required, below is a recommended book list that we encourage students to explore over the course of the summer. These high-interest books provide valuable literary merit and promote the continuation of vocabulary expansion and reading comprehension skills. 
  
  9th Grade Recommended Book List

  • Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card – Adult Fiction, Science Fiction, Lexile 780, Hugo and YALSA Awards
  • Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom – Autobiography, Lexile 830, YALSA Award
  • Divergent by Veronica Roth – Teen Fiction, Dystopian Science Fiction, Lexile 700, YALSA and multiple awards
  • Maze Runner by James Dashner – TeenFiction, Dystopian Science Fiction, Lexile 770, YALSA and multiple awards
  • Unwind by Neil Shusterman – Teen Fiction, Dystopian Science Fiction, Lexile 740, YALSA and multiple awards
  • To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee – Adult Fiction, Modern Classic, Lexile 790, Pulitzer Price: Fiction
  • The Life of Pi by Yann Martel – Adult Fiction, Suspense, Lexile 830, multiple awards The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Sir Ken Robinson – Biographies Story Collection
  • The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – Teen Fiction, Historical Fiction, Lexile 730, YALSA and multiple awards
  • Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos – Autobiography, Darkly Humorous, Lexile 840, YALSA and multiple awards
  • Looking for Alaska by John Green – Teen Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Lexile 850, YALSA and multiple awards
  • The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon – Teen Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Lexile 650, YALSA and multiple awards
  • Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor – Teen Fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Lexile 820, YALSA and multiple awards
  • Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo – Teen Fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Lexile 800, YALSA Awards
  • Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys – Teen Fiction, Historical Fiction, Lexile 560, YALSA and multiple awards

• TEACHERS

  Sixty percent of Bishop Lynch teachers have advanced degrees in their fields of study and 20 percent of the faculty and staff are BL grads ready to educate the next generation of Friars! Check out the online directory for a full listing of faculty and staff by department. Due to the complexity of scheduling, students may not request specific teachers.

• TECHNOLOGY / FRIARNET ASSISTANCE

  Be sure to check your email inbox for an email titled "Important Technology Information" from FriarNET@bishoplynch.org for online technology orientation information. To help ensure a smooth transition, please complete the technology orientation by July 15.
  
  Online Technology Orientation

  
  If assistance is needed, please contact FriarNET@Bishoplynch.org.

• THEATRE AUDITIONS

  

  
  Hello Friars and future Blackfriars!

   

  Mr. Athas and Mr. Clark are accepting Virtual Auditions for students interested in being considered for a part of the cast and crew for our Fall and Spring Productions.

   

  This is a general audition where you get to introduce yourself, and show us a little of your ACTING TALENT.

   

  Or, if you are interested in the TECHNICAL SIDE of things, to introduce yourself and let us see some of your work: a set design, a model, or a costume design, or just let us know why you want to work backstage or on the light board or sound board.
  
  

  Here’s what you do:

  1. Go to this very good website https://couloncasting.com/actors/taping-instructions/ and watch the video on self-taping. It is only about 5 minutes long. Follow the directions given on this webpage for self-taping.
  2. Select a monologue of about 1 to 1:30 minutes. Memorize it.
  3. Self-Tape and put the following in this order:
  • Start with the SLATE. This is where you Video yourself from the waist up and say, "Name, Height, and what school you are coming from"
  • Then begin your MONOLOGUE: No introduction or explanation needed. Just the character name and the play or film you are taking it from. Video the monologue at the “two button mark,” without a lot of head space above your head. Include just one take, your best!!
  4. Upload your audition to your BL OneDrive.
  • Upload your video to your school OneDrive account.  You set up this account as part of your Online Technology Orientation (see: https://www.bishoplynch.org/technology-orientation).  If you need specific instructions about OneDrive, please see  A brief tutorial on how to use OneDrive (3:30):  
    https://youtu.be/Psis1milzZ8 If you have questions or encounter difficulty with OneDrive or Office.com, please email FriarNET@BishopLynch.org
  5. Share with Directors! Once you’ve uploaded your file(s), click the SHARE link for your video file(s) and share it with John.Athas@Bishoplynch.org 
     and Robert.Clark@Bishoplynch.org.

  We will view your work, and Mr. Athas will offer feedback and direction.
  
  We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions, please email John.Athas@bishoplynch.org.
  

   

  THAT’S IT! BREAK A LEG!!
  
  

• TRANSPORTATION

  Bishop Lynch has a bus fleet with 11 routes. All buses now have Wi-Fi so students can get a head start on homework! There’s even a late bus to accommodate after-school activities. Bus ridership packages can be purchased. Visit www.bishoplynch.org/transportation for more information.

• TUITION

  For those paying tuition in full, payment is due by the end of May. Monthly ACH payers (who have a form on file with the Business Office) will have debits beginning on June 15 through April 15. If you have questions about your balance or payment options, please contact Ilia Preza at ilia.preza@bishoplynch.org or at 214-324-3607, Ext. 4104. Visit the tuition page for more information.

• UNIFORMS

  Bishop Lynch’s exclusive uniform provider is Academic Outfitters in Plano. The Locker’s annual Used Uniform Sale will be held on campus from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 3-5 (please watch our social media pages for any changes or updates). Please note that the boys’ tie can only be purchased in The Locker. The Locker (BL’s campus store) carries a limited number of uniforms. 
  

  • BL Girls' Uniform
  • BL Boys' Uniform
  • Academic Outfitter - Now Open (Covid-19 Message)
  • Academic Outfitters - May/June Sale
  • Academic Outfitter - Store Information
  • Academic Outfitters - Shopping Tips

   

  Academic Outfitters

  700 Alma Drive, Suite 112

  Plano, TX 75075

  972-509-0010

  www.aoutfitters.com