High School Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, November 11
4:00-8:00 pm
Eric Olson & Sharon Bitterman will be available from 6:00–8:00 pm
Philip Place & Tim Carrigan will be available
Wednesday, November 12
4:00-8:00 pm
Eric Olson & Sharon Bitterman will be available from 6:00–8:00 pm
Philip Place & Bob Taylor will be available
Thursday, November 13
3:00-7:00 pm
Conferences are drop-in style this year, so no appointments are needed. Your student’s schedule will be handed out that night along with maps of the school, hope to see you there.
The public is welcome to walk in the high school hallways after school beginning at 2:45 p.m. Walkers must be in the school by 6:00 p.m. after which time the main doors are locked. Walkers may remain in the building until done walking.
For information on scholarships please see the student services section of our website.
Southwestern Michigan College will host a Medical Career Workshop on Wednesday, November 19th on the Dowagiac Campus from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Students interested in exciting and rewarding careers in health care, fire science, and early childhood education may want to attend. Please stop by the high school guidance office for more detail. The deadline for registration is November 14th. Seats are limited!
The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is available on-line from December 1, 2009 – February 10, 2009 at www.kfcscholars.org. Seniors with a GPA of 2.75 or better can apply for this $20,000 scholarship. This could mean up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, and room and board.
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College Visits November 2008
The following colleges are schedule to visit BHS. Interested Juniors or Seniors may sign up in the Guidance Office to receive a pass to meet with representatives.
November 3
IUSB
9:45
November 4
Trine
12:30
November 5
NMU
11:00
November 10
Ferris
9:00
November 20
Manchester
8:45
LIONS OF MICHIGAN YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Lions of Michigan Youth Exchange program offer summer opportunities for youth to travel and expand their knowledge of family and community life in other cultures. Young people between the ages of 16 - 21 may participate. Each cultural exchange is approximately three to six weeks long, depending on the country to be visited. Youths traveling on the program are responsible for their fees and fares but may write to local Lions clubs and organization to request sponsorship. Applications must be filled out on line and emailed back to the State Chair person. You will need a copy of your passport. For more information on the Lions Youth Exchange Program please call 269-465-5006 or email poolfooltoo@netzero.com. |
2008-09 CALENDAR
November 11, 12, 13
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening)
November 14
No School
November 19
Two-hour delay for Teacher Professional Development
November 26, 27, 28
Thanksgiving Vacation
December 22 – Jan. 2
Winter Break
January 14
Exam day periods 1 2 3
January 15
Exam day periods 4 5 6 Last day of the semester
January 16
Teacher Records Day – No School for Students
January 19
Teacher Professional Development – No School for Students
January 20
Second semester begins
February 16
President’s Day – No School
February 25
90-minute Early Dismissal for Teacher Professional Development
March 10, 11, 12
Michigan Merit Exam for Juniors
March 20
third marking period ends
March 24, 25,26
Make-up days for Michigan Merit Exam
March 25
90-minute Early Dismissal for Teacher Professional Development
March 31, April 1, 2
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening)
April 3 - 10
Spring Break
April 16
Lakeland Fine Arts Day
May 22
Last full day for seniors
May 26
Senior Exams, Senior lunch, Graduation Practice
May 25
Memorial Day – No School
May 28
Senior Honors Convocation 7:00 pm hs auditorium
May 31
Graduation 2:00 pm Memorial Field
June 1
Exams 1 2 3
June 2
Exams 4 5 6 Last Day for Students – ½ Day for Students and Staff |