Welcome to Bremen High School’s

8th grade Parent Orientation Night

February 6, 2014

Principal’s Greeting

Mr. Bruce JenningsPrincipal

Expectations

• Show up consistently on time• Do your work consistently on

time• Get involved

New Websitehttp://bremenlionsguidance.weebly.com/

Mission Statement

The Bremen Public Schools community works collaboratively to provide a safe, nurturing environment where students

are inspired academically and socially to reach each one’s potential in life.

Core Values

• GREAT EXPECTATIONS• CARING SCHOOL COMMUNITY• MUTUAL RESPECT

Administration Team

Mr. Andrew RohdeAssistant Principal

Mr. Troy HolmesAthletic Director

Mrs. Tina NorthernSpecial Services Director

Guidance ServicesMelissa Manges

Department ChairGrades 11 and 12

Teresa King Grades 9 and 10

Sarah LeCountGrades K through 8

“We are what we repeatedly do.

Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -

Aristotle

The pursuit of Excellence starts here!

Bremen High School511 West Grant StreetBremen, Indiana 46506

(574) 546-3511http://www.bps.k12.in.us/

A Tradition of Excellence!

National Honor Society:• Candidates must be a junior or senior;• Candidates must have a cumulative scholastic

average of 3.3 over 5 trimesters;• Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of

service, leadership, character, and scholarship; and

• Candidates are inducted in the spring of the sophomore school year.

A Tradition of Excellence!

Academic Super Bowl:• Fine Arts – Ashley Boardman• English – Melissa Manges• Math – John Kuecela• Science – Aaron McNeely• Social Studies – Laura Watts• Interdisciplinary – Melissa Manges• Spell Bowl – Kristi Monesmith• Quiz Bowl – Bruce Jennings• A rich history of state championships

A Tradition of Excellence!DECA:• Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and

management in high schools around the globe!

• Bremen is in their 9th year of having a DECA chapter. 7 of the 9 years BHS Students have qualified for and competed at ICDC (International Career Development Conference) in Los Angeles, Orlando, Salt Lake City, Louisville, Atlanta and Dallas. In 2009 and 2010 BHS earned the District 2 Sweepstakes award for having the highest number of winners advance to the State competition.

• Our first year we started with 13 students who knew nothing about DECA…this year our membership is at 58.

• Any BHS Student enrolled in a business course is eligible to join. Students work on skills such as teamwork, public speaking and critical thinking.

• ANY student interested in pursuing a degree in Business is encouraged to join!

• See www.deca.org and www.indianadeca.org for more information.

A Tradition of Excellence!

Get involved by:• Joining the yearbook or newspaper staff• Taking Mass Media (the yearbook or

newspaper production class)• Helping with the BTV morning

announcements• Taking photosSee Mrs. Monesmith to GET INVOLVED!

A Tradition of Excellence!Bremen Band Program • Last year, the band earned the Indiana State School Music Association’s

(ISSMA) instrumental “All Music” Award for its excellence in all facets of this program. This is an award given yearly to less than 10% of schools in Indiana based on accomplishments in Jazz Band, Marching Band, and Concert Band.

• The band at the middle school and high school level has earned superior ratings at the highest difficulty level at the yearly ISSMA concert band festival. Out of several hundred schools that performed last year, we were the only school with an enrollment under 600 that achieved this distinction.

• Our Marching Band were Semi-State Finalists two years ago, a first for the Bremen Band program.

• Over 100 students participated in the Solo/Ensemble festival last year. 14 students qualified for the state level competition by receiving superior ratings at the highest difficulty level.

A Tradition of Excellence!

• Top 10 Medallions• National Technical Honors Society

– Members from Elkhart Area Career Center– The goal of National Technical Honor Society is to

see that deserving CTE students be recognized and that the local community becomes aware of the talents and abilities of the people who choose career technical education as a pathway to a successful future.

A Tradition of Excellence!

The Bremen Community revealed its support for the Class of 2013 by awarding more than $97,775.00 in

local scholarships.

A Tradition of Excellence!

80% of the the Class of 2013 planned to continue their

education after graduation by attending 2 or 4 year

colleges/universities or vocational schools.

Freshmen Year

New ChallengesNew Freedoms

New Responsibilities

The pursuit of Excellence starts with YOU!

• You are your own best motivator. • Your motivation must come from within

yourself. • Others may try to encourage you, but you are

the only one who can attain what you desire. • You must convince yourself – You can!

The 21st Century Scholars ProgramTake a Step Toward Your Future

Students enrolled in the 21st Century Scholars Program must honor the

21st Century Scholar Pledge.

What is Expected of a 21st Century Scholar

I will graduate with at least a Core 40 Diploma from a high school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education.

I will achieve a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

I will apply for admission to an eligible Indiana college, university or proprietary institution as a high school senior.

I will apply on time for state and federal student financial aid (by March 10 of my senior year of high school).

I will not use illegal drugs or alcohol, or commit a crime or delinquent act.

I will participate in the Scholar Success Program to help plan, prepare and pay for college success.

The Scholar Pledge

Scholar Success Program

PERFORM academically

Core 40 Diploma with 2.5 Grade Point Average (cumulative)

GRADE PLAN for college PREPARE for college PAY for college

9th Graduation Plan Extracurricular or Service Activity Paying for College 101

10th Career Interest Assessment Workplace Experience College Costs Estimator

11th College Campus Visits College Entrance Exam Scholarship Search

12thCollege Application College Success 101 FAFSA Filing

To enroll in the 21st Century Scholars program, you must:

• Be a resident of Indiana as an applicant and as a scholarship recipient (determined by the residency of your parent or legal guardian);

• Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen;

• Be enrolled in the 7th or 8th grade at a charter school, freeway school or other Indiana school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education;

• Agree to fulfill the 21st Century Scholars Pledge;

• Meet income eligibility requirements..

Who is Eligible?

• Student’s Social Security Number, date of birth, and address;

• Parent or guardian’s Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, if applicable;

• 2013 gross income amounts for all members of the household (if applying before December 31, 2013, please use 2012 gross income);

• A valid email address.

What Information Do I Need to Apply?

• Apply online at Scholars.IN.gov or see your middle school guidance counselor for help

• The deadline to apply is June 30 of your 8th grade year!

How Do I Apply?

• Visit Scholars.IN.gov

• Email Scholars@che.IN.gov

• Call 1-888-528-4719

Questions?

Instructional Program

“Education is our passport to the future. Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today!”

Challenges

• Verified Credits Required for Graduation Earned by:

- Passing the course AND - Passing the End-of-Course

Assessments (Algebra and English 10) • Be familiar with the requirements for

graduation and ask questions! • Meet with your guidance counselor regularly.

Academic Expectations

• Students will take charge of their education. • Students will seek out and make-up missed

work right away. • Students will ask for help when needed. • Students will do their best work to pass ALL

classes.

Credits

• High School Schedule = 3 semesters in a school year (trimesters)

• 5 classes each trimester for 70 minutes each• Each class each trimester is worth one (1)

credit if passed• 47 credits to graduate

ScheduleTerm 1 Aug. – Nov. Term 2 Nov. – Feb. Term 3 Feb. – May

Bonus: Monday through Wednesday

Bonus: Monday through Wednesday

Bonus: Monday through Wednesday

① English 9A ① Preparing for College and Careers

① Spanish 1 B

② ICP A ② Algebra 1B ② Intro to Ag B

③ Algebra 1A ③ PE 2 ③ Choir

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

④ Choir ④ Intro to Ag A ④ ICP B

⑤ PE 1 ⑤ Spanish 1 A ⑤ English 9 B

Core 40 Diploma

• 8 credits in English (English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12 (Regular or Honors))

• 6 credits in Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2)

• All students must now take a Math or Quantitative Reasoning course EACH year of high school.

• 6 credits in Science (Biology 1, Chemistry OR Physics OR Integrated Chemistry/Physics, and 1 Core 40 science elective)

Core 40 Diploma

• 6 credits in Social Studies (World History, US History, Government, and Economics)

• 2 credits in Physical Education• 1 credit in Health• 4 credits in Practical Arts ( Preparing for College

and Careers, Personal Financial Responsibility, and 2 credits from the areas of Industrial Technology, Agriculture, FACS, or Business)

Core 40 Diploma

• 2 credits in Fine Arts (Choir, Band, Art, or Theatre courses)

• World Language credits recommended BUT not required

• Total Credits = 47

Quantitative Reasoning Courses• Advanced Life Science: Foods• Advanced Life Science: Animals• Agribusiness Management• Landscape Management• Accounting• Chemistry 1• Chemistry 2• Physics 1• Economics• AP Macroeconomics

THIS LIST IS STILL VERY FLUID AND CAN CHANGE ANYTIMEhttp://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/ccr/quantitative-reasoning-courses

New Course Offerings• Integrated

Chemistry/Physics• AP / ACP Macroeconomics• Studio Art• Women’s Chorus• Elective PE “Zero Hour”• ACP US History (in place of

US History Honors)• World Geography is now a

prerequisite for Honors World History

• ACP Personal Finance• ACP Finite Math• Advanced Life Science: Animals

(Dual Credit)• Advanced Life Science: Plants

and Soils (Dual Credit)• Food Science• Horticulture Science• Plant and Soil Science• Web Design• Introduction to Engineering

Design

Science Courses

Earth/Space Science

Integrated Chemistry/Physi

cs

Biology

Astronomy

Honors Physics

Chemistry 1

Chemistry 2

Biology 2

Math Courses

Algebra 1 2 terms

Geometry 2 terms

Algebra 2 2 terms

Pre Calculus 2 terms

ACP Finite Math 2 terms

Calculus 2 terms

Probability and Statistics

1 term

Adv. Modeling and Analysis

1 term

From the Math Department

Recommended Calculator:Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS

It is a very good calculator, easy to use, and students should be able to use it throughout high school. It will usually be on sale for around $10 in late July or early August.

Academic Honors Diploma

Everything from the Core 40 plus:• 6 credits in Spanish • 2 additional math credits (8 total)• Minimum GPA of 3.0• NO final grade lower than a C • Total Credits = 50

Academic Honors DiplomaComplete one of the following:• Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP

exams• Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from

the approved dual credit list.• Earn two of the following:

– A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the approved dual credit list,

– 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams,• Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading,

mathematics and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each• Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written

section

Technical Honors Diploma

Everything from the Core 40 plus:• Minimum GPA of 3.0• NO final grade lower than a C• Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation

courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:– State approved, industry recognized certification or

credential, or– Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list

resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

Technical Honors DiplomaComplete one of the following:• Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic

Honors• Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for

Information – Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5.

• Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75.

• Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass; Algebra 66, Writing 70, Reading 80.

Total Credits = 47

Optional College Credit

Dual Credit Courses = HS + College Credit at the same time through IUSB. Cost: $25 per credit hour.• NOTE: You will have a transcript on file with

IUSB that shows your college course credits.

AP Course = Advanced Placement• Students pay a fee to take the AP Exam

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs

• There are 11 Indiana state approved Career Clusters, and each Cluster includes multiple pathways

• The Indiana College and Career Pathways provide an aligned sequence of secondary and post-secondary courses leading to an industry-recognized credential, technical certification, or an associate of baccalaureate degree at an accredited postsecondary institution for careers that are high wage and/or high demand in Indiana

Bremen High School Career Clusters from 2013-14 School Year - AGRICULTURE

AGRIBUSINESS PATHWAY Average Salary $57,131 Range $33K to $92K

• 2 Credits: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• 2 – 6 credits: Agriculture Power, Structure, and Technology

• 2 credits: Agribusiness Management

LIFE SCIENCE PATHWAY Average Salary $50,868 Range $28K to $88K

• 2 Credits: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

• CONCENTRATION: ANIMAL SCIENCE 2-6 credits: Animal Science 2 credits: Advanced Life Science: Animals

• CONCENTRATION: PLANTS & SOILS 2 credits: Plant and Soil Science 2 credits: Advanced Life Science: Plants

and Soils

Bremen High School Career Clusters from 2013-14 School Year - BUSINESS

Business Administration Pathway

CONCENTRATION: ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGEMENT

1 credit: Introduction to Business 2 credits: Accounting 1 credit: Principles of Business

Management (ACP Business Admin) 1 credit: Principles of Marketing 1 credit: Business Law & Ethics

FOCUS: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2-4 credits: Advanced Business

Management

Average Salary $75,829Range $28K to $154K

CONCENTRATION: MARKETING MANAGEMENT

1 credit: Introduction to Business 1 credit: Principles of Marketing 2-4 credits: Strategic Marketing

FOCUS: SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

1 credit: Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Elkhart Area Career Center

http://www.myeacc.org/Home.html

2 Credits Per Term

Attendance Expectations

• Attendance is directly connected to academic achievement – students MUST have good attendance to get good grades.

• When class is missed, material is missed, making it difficult to stay current with work.

• Excessive class absences can result in academic failure.

• Credits can be lost for more than 6 absences per class per trimester

Attendance Expectations

• Early dismissal/Late Arrival – The office must be notified in writing or by phone call and the student must sign in/out in the office

• Absences – Please call the office or send a signed note upon student’s return

Student Conduct

• Mutual Respect• Each student will be part of creating a

positive learning environment for all. • Each student will get to every class on

time with everything needed. • Each student will be where they are

supposed to be at all times.

Get Involved!• ACT• Art Club• B Club• Ballet Club• Bowling Club• BTV• Chess Club• DECA• Fall Play• FCS

• FFA• Freshman Mentoring• Intramural• Key Club• NHS• Science Club• Spanish Club• Spring Musical• Stay-in-Bounds Mentor• STUCO

Get Involved!

Fall• Football• Girls Golf• Cross Country• Volleyball• Boys Tennis• Soccer

Winter• Swimming• Basketball• WrestlingSpring• Baseball• Softball• Boys Golf• Track• Girls Tennis

ISHSAA Eligibility:• All students in grades 9-12 who participate in an extra-curricular

activity shall have received passing grades (D-) at the end of each trimester grading period in school in at least four (4) subjects.

• Students who are ineligible scholastically at the end of a trimester grading period are ineligible for the following trimester grading period.

• Officers of all extra-curricular organizations and honorary positions on athletic teams, including captains, shall maintain at least a C- (1.7) grade average at the end of each trimester grading period in order to continue such office.

• Students must be in attendance at school during the 4th and 5th periods on the day of any event or practice in order to be eligible to participate unless the absence is approved by administration.

ISHSAA

Without an Athletic Participation Permit issued from the BHS

Athletic Office, you will not be allowed to start practices.

Parent Conferences

Parents who desire to have conferences with teachers should make arrangements in advance. This can be accomplished by contacting teachers directly, calling the school counselor’s office, or contacting the main office. Parent conferences are not held during class time.

Please start with the teachers first if you have a concern. They know what goes on in their classrooms.

A Special Note to Students:

You forfeit your chance for life at its fullest when you withhold your best effort in learning. When you give only the minimum to learning, you receive only the minimum in return. Even with your parents’ best examples and your teachers’ best efforts, in the end, it is your work that determines how much and how well you learn. When you work to your full capacity, you can hope to attain the knowledge and skills that will enable you to create your future and control your destiny. If you do not, you will have your future thrust upon you by others. Take hold of life, apply your gifts and talents, work with dedication and self-discipline. Have high expectations for yourself and convert every challenge into an opportunity. (A Nation at Risk)

Go Lions!

The pursuit of Excellence starts with

you!