Ms. Natalie Bosco
Beloit Memorial High School 2022 Graduate, BACH Academy
SDB Communications and Marketing Intern
June 2022 - Learning, Sharing, Engaging: My Internship with Communications and Marketing
What I learned Interning in Communications and Marketing
I was honored to be the first intern for the communications and marketing department with the School
District of Beloit. This internship taught me many things that I will take with me to college and in my
future career.
I learned the importance of details when promoting and working with others and graphic design do’s
and don'ts to ensure visually appealing materials that connect with the intended target market. Most
importantly, however, I learned how to create engaging and relevant content so that people of all
backgrounds can understand and relate to the message.
I was always able to share my ideas and thoughts, bringing a student perspective and voice in all that I
worked on. I also concluded my internship with a portfolio of completed projects and work. My last
assignment was to write a blog about the Academies at Beloit Memorial High School. As a proud 2022
BMHS graduate, I was happy to do so.
The Academies of Beloit Memorial High School
The Academy Program at BMHS is one of many opportunities that students use to accelerate their
career, college, and community path by taking specific career-related and advanced classes. Our
Academies are personalized small learning communities within our high school, involving a cohort of
students and a team of teachers. Each Academy has a principal, an academy lead, and other adults
assigned to help each student be successful.
Academy classes include both core academic courses and a sequence of career-technical courses. Our
Academies provide students the advanced skills they need to be successful in college, career, and life by
providing engaging, hands-on, relevant learning opportunities, developing small learning communities,
and connecting with local businesses, post-secondary institutions, and community organizations. We
have an Academy Coach who is responsible for our school’s connection to business, civic, and
community partners.
The Business, Art, Communication, and Hospitality (BACH) Academy is targeted towards students who
are interested in or want to pursue a career in business, computer science, art, culinary, language, or
performance.
The Health, Human, and Educational Services (HHES) Academy is targeted towards students who are
interested in or want to pursue a career in early childhood education, helping and caring for others, or
understanding how the body works.
The Public Service, Automotive, Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Science (PACMES)
Academy is targeted towards students who are interested in or want to pursue a career in public
service, automotive, construction, manufacturing, engineering, or science.
During freshman year, students are placed in the Freshman Academy. Students take entry-level career
and technical education courses, are exposed to our BMHS Academies, and participate in Xello activities.
Xello is an engaging software program that helps students “build skills, knowledge, and plans for future
success.” In the second semester of their freshman year, students are asked to select an Academy for
their sophomore through senior year.
Personally, I chose the BACH Academy during my freshman year of high school because I was in the Jazz
Band and Concert Band, and that Academy included the visual and performing arts. However,
sophomore year I decided to switch to HHES because I wanted to go into nursing. The switch was very
easy and this academy gave me the opportunity to take a field trip to the UW Madison Nursing School.
For the remainder of my sophomore and junior years I took classes that expanded my health and
science knowledge to aid me in pursuing a nursing career.
When senior year came around, I decided to switch back into the BACH academy because I wanted to
explore business and Spanish. I took an Intro to Marketing course and loved it as well as AP Spanish
Language and Cultures. This brought me to the conclusion that I wanted to major in marketing and
minor in Spanish. Through the Academy, I also received the opportunity to be the Marketing Intern for
the School District of Beloit.
The Academy program offered at Beloit Memorial helped me discover how my interests can be
implemented into my future career. The program allows students to explore any kind of career
imaginable with the help of Academy principals and other school leaders, as well as with people in our community.
The Collegiate Academy with Blackhawk Technical College
There is also another very important option for students at our high school; the Collegiate Academy.
The Collegiate Academy allows students to take an efficient step forward in their career exploration,
while earning a two-year degree or a specialized technical diploma upon graduation from high school.
During 8th grade, students can create a graduation plan with their counselor that matches the field they
are interested in. From there, students can build a schedule that sets them up for future success. During
their first year in high school, students are expected to maintain excellent grades and attendance in the
courses outlined in their graduation plan. In their second year, students can take the ACT aspire test and
apply to attend Blackhawk Technical College. During their last two years, students can take courses at
Blackhawk Technical College.
The benefits of the Collegiate Academy include significant financial savings. The cost of a two-year
degree including textbooks can be as much as $10,000. In the Collegiate Academy all costs are covered
by the School District of Beloit. In addition, Blackhawk Technical College graduates have a 94% job
placement. Degrees in this program include Automotive Technician, Business Management, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Foundations of Teacher Education, Pre-Nursing, LPN, and Welding.
I encourage anyone who would like to learn about the many benefits and opportunities available to our
high school students including AP courses, athletics, clubs, leadership opportunities, performing and
creative arts, and of course the Academies, reach out to Beloit Memorial High School. #GoodThingsHappening.
