welcome class of 2018

WELCOME CLASS OF 2018

Bridgman High School9th Grade Student/Parent Orientation

Evening

April 14, 2014

AGENDA

Welcome – Mr. Paul Hartsig

High School Culture – Mr. Paul Hartsig

Graduation Requirements – Mrs. Keri Haskins

Extra-Curricular Opportunities – Mr. John Norton

Tour of Building – NHS Students/Staff

Good Night!

Academic Culture

Goal is for every student to learn, graduate and be prepared for life after high school.

Students advocate for themselves by talking to teachers, coaches, and administrators.

Students should expect homework. Grades are available online. Web pages are available with assignments and

work.

Communication is Key

Contact Teacher Phone Call Email Teachers’ Web Pages

Meetings

Internet Services Bridgman High School Grade Book

https://bridgmanpowerschool.berrienresa.org/public/home.html

Parent Sign In and Student Sign In Same Student # and PIN # as in 8th Grade

Bridgman High School’s Web Page www.bridgmanschools.com Select Bridgman High School Daily Announcements Teachers’ Web Pages Guidance Department’s Web Page

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook:

Bridgman Public Schools

Twitter:@Bridgman_High

@Bridgmansports

@Bridgmanschools

Web Page:www.bridgmanschools.comLink to the High School (then Guidance, Athletics, Announcements, etc.)

Personal Responsibility

Apply yourself in your freshman year

Have good attendance

Get involved in extra-curricular activities

Challenge Yourself This is your education…no one else's.

When things seem hard look at it as a challenge. Do your best and learn from it.

Everyone fails at something sometime. How you handle it now will set the stage for how you handle adversity later in life.

Daily Schedule

Six Class Period Day

Six Courses

62 Minutes per Class

Daily Schedule 7:55-8:57 – 1st Hour 9:01-10:03 – 2nd Hour 10:07-11:09 – 3rd Hour 11:14-12:16 – 4th Hour 12:50-1:54 – 5th Hour 1:58-3:00 – 6th Hour A Lunch – 11:09-11:39 B Lunch – 12:16-12:46

Graduation Requirements

Students in high school earn credits. For each year-long course in which

students earn a passing grade and meet the attendance criteria, students will receive 1 full credit (1/2 credit per semester course).

Graduation Requirements

Students take 6 courses a year.

Students can earn 6 credits per year.

Students must earn 22 out of the 24 possible credits to graduate.

Graduation Requirements

Required Credits: 4 Credits of English 4 Credits of Mathematics 3 Credits of Science 3 Credits of Social Studies 1 Credit of Physical Education and Health 1 Credit of BMA (Online Learning Experience) 1 Credit of Visual, Performing and Applied Arts 2 Credits of World Language Michigan Merit Examination Portfolio Day Participation

NOW INTRODUCING

CORE CLASSES

DepartmentsInstructors

& Classes

ENGLISH

MRS. COUNTESS MRS. CONKLIN MRS. HARDING

English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

- or -

AP English

Lit & Comp

MATH

Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB Math Related Credit:

Business Math or CTE Course

MRS. LUNDIN MR. HENDRICKS MRS. VELDMAN

Algebra I or Algebra I Adv. Geometry or Geometry Adv. Algebra II or Algebra II Adv. Trig-FST

SCIENCEMR. LOCKE & MRS. KREITNER

(Not pictured: Mr. Hendricks)

Earth Science Biology Chemistry or Conceptual Physics Physics Chemistry 2 Anatomy/Physiology

SOCIAL STUDIES

MR. HEINZ MR. NICKA (not pictured Mr. Degner)

United States History Government/Economics World History

-OR-

World History Government/Economics AP US History

NEW ELECTIVES*Advanced Econ*

*Yearbook*

Freshman Electives

Spanish 1* Spanish 2* Band* Choir* Art 1* Introduction to Industrial Technology* Physical Education and Health*

*Required for Graduation

THE ELECTIVE CLASSES

DepartmentsInstructors

& Classes

NOW INTRODUCING

CAREER TECH EDUCATION

MRS. McGEE

VISUAL, PERFORMING & APPLIED ARTS

MRS. CARLSON MR. REPPART MRS. CRONIN MR. HEIL

SPANISH

SENOR RAMIREZ SENORA HEIL~ ~

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MR. MILLER MS. HOUGHTON

Freshman Schedule English 9 US History or World History Algebra I or Algebra I Advanced or Geometry

Advanced Earth Science Elective* Elective*

* Select electives required for graduation

Scheduling Process Students requested courses in March Students receive a four year course plan to

aid them 8th grade teachers will make math

recommendation in June 8th grade teachers will confirm social studies

placement in June Final schedules will be picked up in August

the week before school starts

EXTRA-CURRICULAROPPORTUNITIES

Drama Club National Honor Society Student Senate Science Olympiad Quiz Bowl D.E.C.A. Variety Show Math Team

Band Choir Yearbook S.A.D.D. Intramural Sports “Orange Crush” Musical/Play

SPORT OFFERINGS

FALL Football, Cross Country, Girls’ Swim, Volleyball,

Boys’ Tennis, Boys’ Soccer, Cheerleading

WINTER Boys’ Basketball, Cheerleading, Girls’ Basketball,

Boys’ Swim, Poms (Dance), Wrestling (Co-Op)

SPRING Girls’ Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Girls’ Tennis, Track

Golf

WHY PLAY SPORTS?

Opportunities for everyone! (70%+) IT’S FUN! Skills not learned in a classroom environment. Looks good on College/Job Applications. Memories that last a lifetime. IT’S FUN! Athletes have classroom success!

AT BRIDGMAN…

73% of the Honor Roll = Athlete (2013) 89% of the National Honor Society = Athlete 27% of our athletes last year earned a Varsity

Letter AND had a 3.5 GPA (18% of our school) 60% of our athletes have over a 3.0 GPA 13 out of 14 cumulative 4.0 students are Athletes

THE “S” WORD

SPECIALIZATION

Specialization can make sports NOT fun and can result in over use injuriesTom Izzo & Nick Saban prefer multi-sport athletesJewel Loyd and Tim Tebow

SPECIALIZATION

Many coaches think sport specialization actually hinders athletic development, and that kids would increase their athletic skills more rapidly by sampling several different sports throughout the year.

The thinking around playing multiple sports is that different sports develop different skills, muscles, abilities, and even mindsets – all leading the student-athlete to become a better and more complete competitor.

ATHLETIC DIFFERENCESBETWEEN RMS and BHS

Tryouts – Cuts Longer Seasons (Three Seasons) More Offerings Dual Sport Opportunities Competition Playing Time…TEAM! Athletic Fee ($45) Trainer Academic Eligibility

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

Marking Period – 2.0 GPA, 1 or less “F”If ineligible, you can practice, but no competition for 21 calendar days. RECHECK

MHSAA Eligibility

SEMESTER GRADES

9th Graders get a clean slate!

COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES

IF THERE IS EVEN A CHANCE OF PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL:

Before making your sophomore year schedule, see Mrs. Haskins and register

with the NCAA Clearinghouse.

FAQ

www.bridgmanschools.com

“PARENT INFORMATION”

How do I sign up? What do I need to play? Transportation? Student Insurance – NO MORE

OTHER INFORMATION

www.bridgmanschools.comEvent Schedules and Changes

@bridgmansportsUpdates

Sportsmanship

Boosters – First Wednesday, 7PM

IMPORTANT DATES

Physicals – TBA (last week of school) TBA: Band Parent Meeting DEAD PERIOD: June 30-July 7, 2014 (Plan vacations here)

July 27-August 1: Band Camp August 11: Football Practice Begins August 13: Other Fall Sports Begin

AND FINALLY

Some friendly advice from

your fellow students…..

SOME FRIENDLY ADVICE

CONTACT INFORMATION www.bridgmanschools.com

PRINCIPAL Paul Hartsig

Phartsig@bridgmanschools.comOffice: 466-0223

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR John Norton

Jnorton@bridgmanschools.com Office: 466-0227

GUIDANCE COUNSELORKeri Haskins

khaskins@bridgmanschools.com Office: 466-0225