The Freshman Focus
August 31, 2018
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
Principal's Corner
We are off to a great start in the 2018-2019 school year. It is hard to believe 5 weeks have already passed since the school year began but, progress reports were distributed on Thursday, 8/30 during Impact period and students should have brought those home to you that evening. While we are on the topic of grades, we are fortunate to have great resources like Skyward Family Access in Wayne Township. Skyward allows parents/guardians to view an up to date grade book for each class their student has, attendance, and contact information. This is a wonderful and convenient way to ensure that you are able to follow up and help your student be successful. Please call the school (317-988-7500) if you have not been able to gain access to Skyward as a parent.
You should also be aware of our study table schedule for each Academy. This is an extremely valuable time for students to work with one of their teachers in a safe environment. We have many students who take advantage of this time to prepare for exams or get caught up on their studies.
We are excited about the great things our students are doing and we look forward to honoring the amazing work they do each and everyday at BDNGC. In a few weeks we will be announcing our first round of Giant Club members. Teachers from each academy will select 25 students who embody the 5 tenets of Giant Club. You can see more information on these characteristics in the newsletter. This is a great honor and one that comes with some occasional free food, free entry into events, and entry into gift card drawings throughout the year. We look forward to honoring our students for doing the right thing all year long!
Steve Samuel, Principal Ninth Grade Center
Upcoming Events:
Sept. 3 - Labor Day, no school
Sept. 10 - School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
Sept. 19 - Picture Retake Day
Sept. 19 - Indy Westside College and Career Fair, 6:30pm
Sept. 24 - School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
Each week there are multiple athletic events at home and away. To see this schedule check the HS Athletics webpage: http://bdhs.wayne.k12.in.us/athletics/
Study Tables
Adrenaline: Tuesday (and by appointment0
Imagination: Wednesday
Innovation: Thursday
Key: Tuesday/Thursday
University: Wednesday
VCA: Thursday
WNGC: Wednesday
Giant Club
Giant Club members are characterized by the following traits:
Students of the Month - August
Adrenaline: Jasmine Hatcher, Sean Kunkle
Imagination: Donald Clark, Dominique Sweatt
Innovation: Esau Cortez, Wendy Guerra-Aguilar, Haley Ledbetter
Key: Abby Abiola, Anastasia Kowalsky, Charlie Quilliam, Khin Tin
University: Kyle Anderson, Michelle Carlos, Kehinde Oyewole, Joan Salazar-Gonzalez
VCA: Ke'Mora Coleman, Aroria Dawson, Marcus Howard, Tre'Von Taylor
WNGC: Madison Haymond, Danny Huesca
Contact BD NGC
School Hours: 8:15am - 3:20pm
Main Phone Line: 317.988.7500
Attendance: 317.988.7600
Website: http://bdfresh.wayne.k12.in.us/