Bensalem High School

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Bensalem High School Mission Statement

Bensalem Township School District is a premier educational institution in Bucks County. We provide a first class education for the whole child that challenges and supports each student to discover a passion for learning while designing and achieving a personal vision of success.

Bensalem Township School District Beliefs

Each child has unique learning needs.
All students can learn and be successful.
Success in school can be defined in multiple ways.
Our success requires the collaborative support of the entire community.
Each member of our school community deserves mutual respect in a safe and healthy environment.
While the District maintains fiscal responsibility, decisions should be driven by students’ needs and interests.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Bensalem Township School District is an equal opportunity education facility and employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, or handicap/disability. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: The Director of Human Resources for employment-related discrimination matters and the Director of Special Services for student-related discrimination matters.

Additional information concerning non-discrimination may be obtained via the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at www.ed.gov. The address and phone number for the office that serves your specific area may be obtained at 1-800-421-3481.

In addition, it is the policy of the school district to provide an education and employment environment free from all forms of intimidation, abuse, hostility, offensive behavior, sexual harassment, and unlawful discrimination. For questions or a copy of these policies and the complaint process, contact the Office of the Superintendent at 215-750-2800, ext. 4100.

Building Administration

Mr. William Ferrara, High School Principal

Mr. Brian Butler, Assistant Principal

Dr. Diana Garaitonandia, Assistant Principal
Mr. Stephen Garstka, Assistant Principal
Mr. Geoff Per, Assistant Principal / Athletic Director

School Counselors

Mr. Frank Kern (A to Desh)
fkern@bensalemsd.org
Mrs. Pina Heslin (Desi to Joh)
pheslin@bensalemsd.org
Ms. Eileen Gallagher (Joi to M)

egallagher@bensalemsd.org

Mr. Jeff Szczepaniak (N to Sal)

jszczepaniak@bensalemsd.org

Mrs. Maryann Smith (Sam to Z)
msmith01@bensalemsd.org

District Administration

Dr. Samuel Lee, Superintendent

Mrs. Kathleen Leon, Assistant to the Superintendent

Mr. Jason Bowman, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction / K-12 STEM

Mr. Brian Cohen, Director of Special Services

Mr. William Incollingo, Director of Information Technology

Dr. Victoria Velazquez, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction / Federal Programs Coordinator

Mr. Douglas Ferraro, K-12 Math Supervisor / Data & Assessment Coordinator

Mrs. Kathryn Hinshaw, K-12 ELA Supervisor / Instructional Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where is the link for Community Web Portal?

Answer: Community Web Portal (CWP) link is posted on the district's home page.

Question: Where is the Course Request Form for students?

Answer: You will find the course request form in Community Web Portal. Please note, this

is an electronic process. The video on the main page of this website has detailed

instructions on how to do it.

Question: After I complete the online Course Request Form, CWP gives me a printable

form as confirmation. Do I have to print and turn this in?

Answer: No. The printable confirmation is solely for your reference. There is no need

to print and submit it.

Question: Who do I talk to for assistance?

Answer: Each student is assigned a school counselor while enrolled in BHS. Their contact

information is further down on this page.