BENSON HIGH SCHOOL Freshman Information Packet Home of the Bobcats! Principal Mr. Ben Rodriguez Dean/Athletic Director Mr. James Driggers 360 S. Patagonia Benson, AZ 85602 Phone: 520-720-6840 Fax: 520-720-6710 www.bensonsd.k12.az.us
Question & Answers Q: When is registration? A: The BHS Guidance Counselors visit Middle Schools in February to provide high school enrollment information. Q: When is Freshman Preview Night? A: On February 12, a freshman tour is scheduled for 9am. The BHS department reps, athletic coaches, club sponsors will be hosting the Freshman Preview Night from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, in the HS Gym. Q: When will I get my official schedule? A: At back to school days which occurs one week prior to the first day of school. If you miss back to school days, report to the courtyard tables on the first day to get your official schedule. Q: Is the campus closed at lunch, and can I choose my lunch hour? A: BHS is a closed campus. There is one lunch period. Q: How and when do students set up a lunch account? A: An account is set up upon enrollment. Students will need their student ID number to access their account. Q: Where do I get bus information? A: At back to school days, on-line, in the front office, or you can call the transportation department at @520-720-6737 Q: When is AIMS taken? A: First opportunity to take AIMS is spring of sophomore year. Q: To whom do I talk about Honors and Gifted Placement? A: Honors & Gifted -Guidance Counselors. Q: Does BHS have a dress code policy /and or cell phone policy? A: Yes, BHS has a dress code and cell phone policy that will be strictly followed for safety. (See student handbook- School Safety) Freshman Academy Leaders Guidance Counseling Mindy Sherman & Kristy Reynolds CTE Jim Howe, Randy Barney, Gilbert Zamudio English- JoAnne Ellsworth Math Brenda Kurtz & Tony Edmiston PE/Health Kim East Music & Choir- Rebecca Robinson Science Maritza Rodriguez Art & Design- Adam Gilbert Special Education Cassie Smith & Melissa Newton Parent E-Mail Link Go to http://www.bensonsd.k12.az.us Look for and click on the Parent E-mail Link Provide the following E-mail Information where you want communication sent Student (s) Name (s) The year of the student Fr.- 2017, Soph.-2016, Jr.-2015, Sr.- 2014 E-Mail Staff Type in the first initial of first name, then last name and @ bensonsd.k12.az.us. Example: mcomaduran@bensonsd.k12.az.us Look on our web-site for addresses of staff Newsletters Newsletters are available online quarterly.
Mission Statement Benson Schools On Track for Tomorrow It is the mission of Benson Schools to provide a safe and welcoming learning community that prepares students to be competitive and productive citizens. School Contacts Principal, Ben Rodriguez 520-720-6840 Dean of Students/Athletic Director, James Driggers 520-720-6840 Secretary/Registrar, Maya Comaduran 520-720-6840 Athletic Secretary, Susan Barney 520-720-6844 Guidance Counselor, Mindy Sherman 520-720-6845 Guidance Counselor, Kristy Reynolds 520-720-6846 School Nurse, Jennifer Thomas 520-720-6782 Athletic Participation Procedures Required Paper Work: 1. Physical is required each year. No Physical will be accepted before April 1 st. 2. Sports Packet 3. Concussion Test If you have questions, please call the Athletic Dept. at 520-720-6844 (No student can practice or be in a sport without the paper work on file in the Athletic Department. ) AIA SANCTIONED SPORTS: FALL WINTER SPRING Cross Country Boys Basketball Baseball Football Girls Basketball Softball Volleyball Wrestling Track and Field Boys/Girls Soccer Dance/Cheer Tennis Cheer Golf Summer School Summer School Information and registration materials are available in the Guidance Office the first week of May. Please call 520-720-6840 for more information. STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT CLUBS: Academic Decathlon, Academic Bowl Team, Art Club, Band, Book Club, Cat Tracks Club, Choir, Drama Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Farmers of America, Freshman Class, International Club, Junior Class, National Honor Society, Robotics Club, Senior Class, Skills VICA, Sophomore Class, Student Council,,TSW, Yearbook/Journalism.
Graduation Requirements Cohort 2017 English........................ 4.0 credits Math......................... 4.0 credits Science........................ 3.0 credit World History and Geography.... 1.0 credit American/Arizona History........ 1.0 credit U.S./Arizona Government...........0.5 credit Economics....................0.5 credit Physical Education.................1.0 credit Fine Arts/Vocational Education. (CTE).. 1.0 credit Electives......................... 9.0 credits Graduation Class 25 credits *ALL STUDENTS MUST PASS THE ARIZONA S INSTRUMENT TO MEASURE STANDARDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL (AIMS) College Entrance Requirements English............ 4 years Math............. 4 years Science...........3 years Foreign Language.. 2 years Social Studies...... 2 years Fine Art...........1 year 3.0 GPA Top 25% 1040 SAT 22 ACT Must take all courses plus meet ONE of the following Department Course Offerings Business Careers Engineering Digital Photo Construction Computer Programming Student Council English Fine Arts Foreign Language Mathematics Physical Education Science Social Studies Special Education Credit Recovery
CORE COURSE SEQUENCE Freshman year Sophomore year Junior year Senior year ENGLISH Eng. 9 Eng. 10 Eng. 11 Eng. 12 Advanced Eng. 10 Advanced Eng. 11 Advanced Eng. 12 MATH Alg. 1 Geometry Alg. 2 Alg 3/ Pre-Calc Geometry Alg. 2 Alg 3/ Pre-Calc Calculus (CC) Advanced Geometry Advanced Alg. 2 Pre-Calc Calculus (CC) Advanced Alg. 2 Pre-Calc Calculus (CC) College Algebra (CC) SCIENCE Biology Physical Science Physics/Chemistry Advanced Phy Science Advanced Physics/Chemistry SOCIAL World History US History Govt/ Econ STUDIES Advanced Govt/ Econ
Special Education The mission of the Special Education Department is to ensure equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities by complying with statutes that govern special education. The special Education Department partners with parents, teachers and the community to educate students. If your student is a special education student, the BHS Special Education Department will help you with your registration to make sure that your student is in the correct classes for his/her special education ability. Your student will be assigned a case manager who will help your student for the next four years. If you have any questions, please talk with any of our special education case managers: Bobcat Accolades 2012 BHS received a letter grade of B from AYP/AZ Learns Evaluation Top 10% of seniors received tuition scholarship from Cochise College 5% of seniors accepted to universities 5% of BHS students were enrolled in Advanced courses 25 clubs chartered Academic, Career prep and personal social program initiated by guidance team Attendance rate: 95.5%-2012 Graduation: 85 seniors-2012 Test Scores: Meet or exceed AIMS-77% Writing & 87% Reading Peer tutoring program Implemented Future Educators of America-received distinction award CTE Teacher of the Year Award National FBLA winner Character Education Program: Recognized & showcased students Credit Recovery Program Initiated Drug & Alcohol Program Implemented Student & Staff Recognition Program Implemented Motivational Assemblies Quarterly Discipline Referrals low- Safe High School Campus
Campus Locations Main Building: Front Offices, Nurse, Registrar, Attendance, Athletics, Administration, Guidance Office: Counselors, Career, and College Information located next to the counseling office. Administration Office: All Principals, Nurse, Student Registration, Attendance, Late Student Check In, and Information on Activities and Athletics Cats Court: English, Math, Social Studies, Art, library & Student Council South Campus: CTE, Science, Math, Special Education, Foreign Language, Music, & Choir Gym: Dance, PE, Weights, Gymnasiums Multi-Purpose Building: Cafeteria, meeting room, performance hall. Registrations Notes The best source of information for all classes, fees, registration dates, school information etc., is found in the Course Description Handbook. The information in that document is more extensive and covers all four years. The course description catalog can be found online on the BHS school website. All forms and documents should be ready for pick up with our BHS counselors when they arrive at the middle school on the registration date. If the forms are not complete, or the documentation is not provided, this will delay registration until all is completed. The on-time student generally gets their class selections. The BHS staff looks forward to an outstanding academic four years with your incoming freshman. Students are encouraged to get involved in activities and athletics on campus. Visit our web-site for listings: www.bensonsd.k12.az.us