Bellevue East High School January

Selecting Next Year’s Courses

In the coming weeks, students will start gathering information, receive their registration guide and start thinking about next year. Here are a few do’s and don’ts to consider when selecting courses according to U.S News & World Report:

Do create a rigorous – yet balanced – schedule: Students should take challenging classes, such as honors or Advanced Placement courses, but they should balance their schedule with some easier classes, too.

Don't take classes for the wrong reasons: Students shouldn't take a class just because their best friend is taking it or it is an “easy A”.

Do consider future plans when selecting high school classes: Students should first think through their career plans and whether they want to go to a four-year college, the military or straight to the workforce after graduation. Students should take challenging courses especially if they plan on going to college. Junior and senior year, students should take courses that mirror expectations for what they want to do after high school. Take courses within a specific career pathway of interest.

Don't neglect to plan early: Freshmen and sophomores should become familiar with all the courses their school offers and what prerequisites are required. Otherwise, students may miss out on classes they want to take later. Students can also research what the basic requirements are for colleges they are interested in attending – something school counselors could help with.

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Upcoming Dates

2/13 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:45 PM

2/14 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:45 PM

2/15 No School

2/18 Prof Development (no students)

Jr/Sr Newsletters

Monthly newsletters for juniors and weekly newsletter for seniors can be found at the Bellevue East link under “Newsletter”. Start at bellevuepublicschools.org and click Bellevue East to get started.

Follow on Twitter

Twitter is a great place to keep up to date on school happenings. A few suggestions to follow:

@ChieftainNation @MikeChudomelka (for counseling news)

@BEast_boosters

CHIEFTAIN NEWS Bellevuepublicschools.org |402-293-4150 | Follow on Twitter @ChieftainNation

Bellevue East High School January

Taking an AP Class

If your child is thinking of enrolling in an AP class, here are some things to consider about the benefits of taking an AP course.

1. Students have more time to take other courses in college. It might be easier for students to pursue a double major or minor or take elective courses that interest them if the college that they attend substitutes high AP test scores (3 or better usually) for course credits.

2. Develop college level academic skills. Enrolling in AP courses enables students to develop more rigorous study habits and take on more challenging course work that parallels what they might see in college level courses. AP courses build critical thinking skills while working on their ability to collaborate in groups.

3. Increases eligibility for some scholarships. Approximately 31 percent of colleges and universities will consider a student's AP course work when making decisions about which students will receive scholarships.

4. Increases college interest for a student. Taking an AP course can also help students boost their GPA and gives one additional factor for colleges or universities to look at when students apply for college or for scholarships. Approximately 85 percent of selective colleges and universities reported that they looked at whether or not a student had taken an AP course.

From https://www.dodea.edu/Curriculum/AP/why.cfm

Post Prom Chair & Volunteers Needed

The 2019 Bellevue East Prom will be held on April 6th. Traditionally, there has been an After Prom for students at the high school, and parents volunteer to chaperone and run the events, etc. We need a parent or parents to chair this year’s Post Prom event. If you would be willing to take on this responsibility, please contact Dr. Wagner. We want to make sure our students have a safe alternative for after prom.

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Dean’s Dispatch

1) Allow extra time in the morning to get to school as the weather gets colder and travel becomes more challenging.

2) Students who are absent from school need to have a parent/guardian call the school or send a note to excuse the absence.

3) The dress code is still enforced during the winter. Students are not allowed to wear stocking caps, carry blankets, or wear heavy coats during the school day. Light jackets and sweatshirts are permitted.

4. Just a reminder that students with off campus lunch privilege CANNOT bring outside food in the building.

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Bellevue East Athletic Calendar

For a complete listing of all athletic events go to bellevuepublicschools.org, click on the Bellevue East tab and search under calendar.

Counselor’s Corner

Senior students should be reminded to complete their FAFSA. First, students and parents need to create their FSA ID information at https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm; once the FSA ID information is created, the FAFSA can be completed at www.fafsa.gov. Students and parents can receive FAFSA assistance at Bellevue East on February 12. To schedule a time for this FAFSA assistance, contact the counseling office to schedule an appointment. Students that are determined to be "Pell Grant eligible" through completion of the FAFSA can be awarded "free tuition" at UNO, UNL, and UNK through the College Bound Program; also can be awarded free tuition at Wayne State, Peru State, and Chadron State through NE State College Advantage Program. Visit http://collegeboundnebraska.com/ and https://www.nscs.edu/info/21/students/22/nscs_advantage.

We will have a representative from UNO at Bellevue East on January 29th at 10:00 am in the Auditorium to hold our spring Dual Enrollment assembly. All students and parents are welcome to attend and receive information on the benefits and opportunities offered by dual enrolling with UNO. Dual Enrollment registration will take place form January 29th through February 12th. Any student wising to apply for the ACE scholarship in the spring should do so NOW at https://ecmp.nebraska.gov/CCPE-ACE/Account/Login. The ACE scholarship is based on a 1st come 1st serve basis for students with financial need. Students do NOT need to wait to register with UNO to apply for the ACE. Please contact Mrs. Powell in counseling with any questions.

Registration for AP Exams will begin on February 11th and run through March 14th. Registration this year will take place online giving families the option to pay with credit card. More information will be out to students in their AP classes at the end of January.

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2019 Prom Criteria

Grades

You must be on target to graduate. This means that you have to have earned a minimum

number of 5 credits per semester:

• Seniors must have earned 30 credits (Homecoming) 35 credits (Prom).

• Juniors must have earned 20 credits (Homecoming) 25 credits (Prom).

• Sophomores must have earned 10 credits (Homecoming) 15 credits (as a guest to Prom).

• Freshman must have earned 5 credits (as a guest to Prom).

Attendance

You may not have missed 5 or more days of school prior to Homecoming and 18 or more

days of school prior to Prom.

Behavior Students having 5 or more days of OSS or a ticketable offense are not eligible to attend.

Post Prom • Guests must be under the age of 21.

• No post prom tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event.

• Parents will be notified if their student or their student’s guest leaves post prom prior to the

end of the event.

• Students will not be admitted to post prom after 11:00pm.

Students Bringing Guests to Homecoming or Prom

• A completed form must be returned to Bellevue East by the designated deadline. NO

LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

• Students may only bring ONE guest.

• Guests must present a photo ID at the door.

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NMSI Saturday Sessions for AP Students

During the year, AP students have the opportunity to attend Saturday Study Sessions as required by the National Math Science Initiative (NMSI) grant. These Saturday Study Sessions provide fantastic opportunities for students to brush up on skills to help them earn a qualifying score on the AP test in the spring. Saturday Study Sessions are taught by national presenters and may help your child earn a 3 or higher on the AP exam. Earning a 3 or higher on the AP exam can help your child earn college credit while still in high school. Because of our partnership with NMSI, students who earn a 3 or higher on the English, Math, or Science AP exams will receive $100 for each exam earning a qualifying score. Saturday Study Sessions have proven in other districts to help scores, so we strongly encourage students to attend. Students are encouraged to sign up with their AP teachers.

1/26 @ Bellevue West for AP Science courses 2/9 @ Bellevue East for AP English courses

Notice of Compliance

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Bellevue Schools shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion or disability in the educational programs or activities which it operates.

Beast Athletic Booster Club

We need all families to join the Booster Club to help us provide meals, equipment, training, and supplies for our athletic and activity programs. Any level helps, but the platinum level actually pays for itself! $100 or more includes a 20 punch card for entry into home contests worth up to $120. You can save money AND help our programs. Please consider joining this year.

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BEast Athletic Booster Club Family Membership 2018/19

You are invited to join the BEast Athletic Booster Club, a group of actively involved parents and community members who advocate and raise money for all student-athletes at BEHS.

Your membership dues go directly back to the student athletes through the purchase of meals, equipment and supple-mental gear for our programs.

In 2017/18 the BEast Athletic Booster Club supported 400+ stu-dent-athletes, 92 coaches, 17 teams and gave over $4,200. Our main expenditure this year was providing food during competitions outside the Omaha Metro area. With your membership, support and volunteering we can greatly grow our support to the student athletes

Help us support BEHS student-athletes by joining TODAY! Thank you for your support!

Questions, call Kyle at 402-618-1622 or email us at BEastBoosters@gmail.com Join the BEast Athletic Booster Club community on social me-dia and grow CHIEFTAIN NATION Bigger. Stronger. Better!

BEast Athletic Booster Club Family Membership 2018/19

Name:

Address:

City: Zip:

Cell #:

Home#:

Email:

Child's Name:

Class of 20 Sports:

Child's Name:

Class of 20 Sports:

Membership Type - are per household & includes your name in program. .

BEast Purple $25

BEast Silver $50

BEast Platinum $100 (Membership and a 20 punch activity card)

Make checks payable to BEast Boosters. Completed forms may be dropped off at the main office or mailed to: BEast Boosters c/o Bellevue East, 1401 High School Dr, Bellevue NE 68005.

Internal Use: Collected by _________________________ Date___________ Payment Method: Credit card, Check # ________, Cash $________

Volunteers are needed throughout the year, is there an area that would interest you?

Concession Stands____ Membership selling____ Chieftain Forever Banquet___

Contacting Businesses ______ Other ____

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