2018-2019 Second Semester
Important information for Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Congratulations Honor Roll Students
Back Row: Mrs. Stout, Rose Hunt, Elena Loucks, Kyle Johannsen, Jonathan Gearhart
Front Row: Caitlin Gearhart, Jacilee Snider, Kyla Rodrigues, Tiffany Varga, Mackenzie Fox
Not Pictured: Justin Powers, Spencer Abrams, Matthew Lechleitner
6th - 12th grade Required attendance: Science Labs with Dr. Prince
A HUGE THANK YOU! to Dr. Marian Prince for helping Science come to life. Dr. Prince brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and skill to our program. Watching her unload her car for each lab day is quite impressive. The next time you see her, make sure you say "thank you!"
Please be sure to check your email and printed calendar for upcoming Science Labs.
- Feb 28 Chemistry
- March 14 Physical Science
- March 19 Chemistry
- March 21 Life Science
- March 28 6th grade Science
- March 29 PSA project due for Earth and 6th grade Science
English
SAVE THE DATE for Spring Testing! These tests are STATE REQUIRED.
Do not plan vacations on the following dates:
Week 1 of Virtual Academy Testing
April 9: 11th grade SAT 7:30 am
April 9: 8th grade PSAT 12:30 pm
April 10: 11th grade ACT Workkeys. 7:30 am
April 10: 9th grade PSAT 12:30
April 11: 11th grade MSTEP 7:30 am
April 11: 10th grade PSAT 12:30 pm
Week 2 of Virtual Academy Testing
April 16 - 18. 5th and 8th grade MSTEP 8 am
Week 3 of Virtual Academy Testing
April 30 - May 1 MSTEP 3,4,6,7 grade 8 am
All tests will take place in the Virtual Academy Conference Room
Spring Break
School will resume Monday, April 8th, 2019.
Reading Program for Elementary Students
Reading Program Information
There is a NEW way to log reading entries!
Please go to the following website: http://reading-rewards.com
and follow the login instructions that were emailed to you recently. If you need the login information re-sent, contact Mrs. Phelan
All students are required to read a minimum of 100 minutes per week
in order to receive credit in their reading course. If you are not reporting your child's reading to me, they will not receive credit for their reading course.
In addition to a grade, students who reach their reading goal all month (400 minutes) will receive a coupon for a free Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut.
Please reach out to Mrs. Phelan if you have any questions about the reading
program and the online reading log.
NWEA Spring Testing
9th - 12th grade families NEED to get signed up for Remind.
Remind is a communication tool which sends you texts and/or email. These "Remind" links are coming from the Berrien Springs High School counseling office. Messages are specific to your student's graduation year and contain very important information regarding testing, scholarships, high school announcements, graduation, etc.
12th Grade:
https://www.remind.com/join/bshs-2019
11th Grade:
https://www.remind.com/join/bshs-2020
10th Grade:
https://www.remind.com/join/bshs-2021
9th Grade:
https://www.remind.com/join/bshs-2022
Dual Enrollment: