Beloit Memorial High School - Beloit, Wisconsin

Beloit Memorial High School
1225 Fourth Street Beloit, Wisconsin 53511
(608) 361-3000 Fax (608) 361-3080
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Dr. Thomas Johnson
Beloit Memorial High School Principal
(608) 361-3000

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BMHS SUMMER SCHOOL

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MISSION

The mission of Beloit Memorial High School, a high performing diverse learning community, is to prepare and empower each student to compete and achieve to one's potential in a changing global society by engaging students in challenging, diversified and relevant educational experiences.

Beloit Memorial High School is a public, four-year comprehensive 9th - 12th grade school located in Beloit, Wisconsin. Beloit Memorial offers a modern curriculum on a 5-Block system. Our school day starts at 8:00 am and ends at 3:18 pm. Our average class size is 28 students with an enrollment of 1700 students and 130 full-time certified staff. 80% of our graduating students continue their education once leaving Beloit Memorial High School. Our Mascot is the Purple Knight and our school colors are purple & white.

The 5-Block System at Beloit Memorial High School provides educational opportunities to students in grades 9 -12 using a class schedule which consists of three 80 minute courses, a 40 minute lunch, one 40 minute course or intervention period and either one 85 minute course or two 40 minute courses. The schedule allows for increased credit opportunities, enrichment courses, study halls and intervention periods. Students can earn up to 9 credits per academic year.

Graduation Requirements: A total of 25 credits are needed for graduation at Beloit Memorial High School with the following requirements: (A credit is a passing grade earned in a class that meets for one period a day, five days a week for one semester.)

English - 4 credits
Mathematics -�3 credits
Science - 2 credits
Social Studies - 3 credits
Physical Ed - 1.5 credits
Computer Ed - .5 credits
Health - .5 credits
Electives - 10.5 credits

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May-June Newsletter

March-April 2013 Newsletter

January-February Newsletter 2013

November-December 2012 Newsletter

September-October 2012 Newsletter

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2012 - 2013 Schedule of Events at a Glance

Registration (IMC 2nd Floor)

August 14th (4:00-7:00 PM)
August 15th (10:00 am-2:00蘯M and 4:00 - 7:00 PM)
August 16th (9:00 am - 1:00 PM)

Freshmen/Link Crew Orientation
August 28th (8:00蟵m�- 12:00 PM)

LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL
September 3rd

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First Day of School
September�4th (Full Day for Freshmen/10-12th grade蘯M only)

BMHS Open House
September 10th (6:00 PM)

Homecoming

September 25th-28th
Game-September 28th
Dance-September 29th

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Parent-Teacher Conference Dates:

October 4th (5:00 - 7:00 PM

December 6th (5:00-7:00 PM)

February�21st (5:00-7:00 PM)

April 25th (5:00-7:00 PM)

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Staff Professional Development Days - NO SCHOOL

September 14th

October 12th

November 9th

**December 21st (1/2 Day of School for students)

January 25th

February 22nd

**March 28th (1/2 Day of School for students)

May 17th

Exam Days

November 2nd, 5th

January 18th, 22nd

March 22nd, 25th

June 6th, 7th

End of Terms
1st Term ends November 5th
2nd Term ends January 22nd

3rd Term ends March 25th

4th Term ends June 7th

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Challenge Days
October 15th - 18th

WKCE Testing
November 6th - 8th

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Fall Play

November 2nd-3rd, 9th-11th

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THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
November 21st�- 23rd

WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
December�21st �(Early Release) - January 1st SCHOOL RESUMES on獱ANUARY 2nd

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY - NO SCHOOL
January 21st

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BMHS EXPO/AP Night
January 29th

Spring Musical
March 8th, 9th, 15th - 17th

SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
March 28th (Early Release) - April 5th

SCHOOL RESUMES on鼦pril 8th

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PROM
May 4th

Academic All-Stars (Underclassmen)
May 15th

Senior Academic Scholarship Awards Program
May 22nd

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MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL
May 27th

Senior Cruise
June 5th

Last Day of Classes
June 7th

Graduation - Class of 2013
June 8th (10:00 am)

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Links for students (Manage +)
Website	Description
11th Grade Technology Survey (English version) Log in with Novell username and password.	A 10-minute annual self-assessment of technology skills to be to be taken by juniors to help the School District of Beloit plan for the future.
2011 Class Elections	Log in with your Novell username and password. You may only vote once. You may only vote for your class election. Attention 9th, 10th, 11th Grade students: You will have the opportunity to watch video clips of class officer candidates and vote on-line for these students. The window of opportunity to vote for candidates is May 31st through 8:00 a.m., Monday, June 6th.
9th Grade Business Connections Survey April 2011
College Search	A website used for researching colleges.
Junior-Senior Survey	For 11th & 12th Grade Students. Log in with Novell username and password. Students may take multiple times as your plans change.
Mr. Jarvais Moodle Site
Safe and Supportive Schools Survey	For grades 9 & 11
Soundzabound	Soundzabound is the ONLY royalty free music library which meets all the licensing and technology requirements needed for education!
WisCareers	Use your Novell user name and the first 4 letters/numbers of your Novell password to log in to WisCareers

Academics (Manage +)

Department	Dept Chair	Phone	Dept Home Page	Staff SharePoint
English	Dawn Lemirand-Poepping	(608) 361-3241	English Home Page	English Staff SharePoint
Math	Deb Prowse	(608) 361-3295
Science	Heidi Andre	(608) 361-3145
Social Studies	Mr. Hoey	(608) 361-3213	Social Studies	Social Studies SharePoint
Art	Mary Haakenson	(608) 361-3265
Business/Computer	Vicki Noss	(608) 361-3075	Business
Family Consumer Education	Judy Stogsdill	(608) 361-3067	F\CE Home Page
World Languages	Julie Horvath	(608) 361-3102	World Languages	World Languages Staff Only
Music	Chris Behrens	(608) 361-3072
Physical Education/Health	Kim Gilbank	(608) 361-3150
School Counseling Department	Angela Snow	(608) 361-3028	School Counseling Office
Special Education	Michelle Hendrix-Nora	(608) 361-3197
Technical Education	Eric Wheeler	(608) 361-3063

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Beloit Memorial High School is a four year comprehensive High School providing educational opportunities to students in grades 10 -12 grades using a 5-block class schedule which consists of

Three 80 minute Courses
A 40 minute lunch period
One 40 minute course or intervention period
and either
One 85 minute course or two 40 minute courses

Students will be able to earn up to 9.0 credits per academic year.

We offer the following in the area of Academics:

Advance Placement Courses in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Drawing, English, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Human Geography, European History, US Government, US History, Psychology, Calculus (AB and BC), Statistics, Music, Spanish, and French
College Classes for Juniors and Seniors
Business & Marketing Courses
Performing Arts (Drama, Band, Orchestra, Choir)
Youth Apprenticeship Program
Foreign Language (French, Spanish)
Computerized drafting, automotive servicing and systems, engineering, metals, woods, building construction, advanced technology and graphic design
Computer classes including Web Publishing & Computer Science
Early Childhood Education
Health Careers and Occupations
Hospitality Services
Technology Courses in Blueprint Reading/Shopcomputing and Digital Electronics

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**Calendar for After-School Activities, Clubs & Sessions***

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Beloit Memorial offers many extracurricular opportunities.

Students may choose from 22 Varsity sports, competing in one of the finest indoor facilities in the state.
BMHS has over 20 student clubs and organizations providing an opportunity for all students to excel outside the classroom.
DECA students travel to different parts of the country to compete at the national level annually.
A Knowledge Masters team tests the academic skills of our top students against those from across the state.
Link Crew is a program focused on students helping students to succeed.� Upperclassmen are paired with freshmen to help them transition to high school successfully.
Students interested in theater can participate in fall and spring productions.
The Minority Excellence Organization (MEO) emphasizes unity and respect for all ethnic backgrounds.
The Increscent gives students the opportunity for students to write for the oldest school newspaper in the state.