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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
[email protected]: 466-0223
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR John Norton
[email protected] Office: 466-0227
GUIDANCE COUNSELORKeri Haskins
[email protected] Office: 466-0225