Board Report November 2014
Learning for Life
Rachel's Challenge visits Bolivar R-1
I cannot share enough gratitude for Stacey Ramsey, the students in the FAB (Friends Against Bullying) Club, and all the community sponsors that supported the program. What we experienced on Wednesday was the culmination of months and months of planning for this event. It's an incredible story and one that has power to transform lives. I look forward to seeing the way Rachel's Challenge continues to have a positive impact on our school.
I accept Rachel's Challenge
Students signed the Rachel's Challenge banner after the assembly at BHS.
FAB club supports Rachel's Challenge at BPS
Diego Brawn and the rest of the Friends Against Bullying club supported Rachel's Challenge across the district.
100 BMS/BHS students are trained to stop bullying
Dr. Wall and her small group of students are brainstorming ideas for future kindness projects.
Veterans Day Assembly features Shades of Blue jazz band
The annual Veteran's Assembly was a tremendous success. The Air Force Jazz Band Shades of Blue was with us again this year, and they gave an incredible performance. Student Council, under the leadership of Gina Lawson, coordinated the event. Thanks also to AFJROTC. They did a flag folding ceremony during the program. Randy Jones and the digital imaging students created a video tribute and Chorus Line sang the National Anthem. As I greeted each Veteran and family, they commented how special they felt and how much they appreciated the assembly. Our student body was completely respectful and attentive during the program.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week Activities
BHS celebrated a drug free lifestyle with a variety of activities sponsored by FCCLA. We held a door decorating contest, had themed dress-up days, an assembly, and a picture of students forming a giant red ribbon. It was a great week of activities!
The Wizard of Oz thrilled audiences at BHS!
Giant STUCO Calendar
Student council created a huge calendar in the commons to promote upcoming events at BHS!
Drumline takes first
The Liberator Pride Marching Band drumline took first place at the El Dorado Springs Marching Festival!
Softball district champs
The Lady Liberators won the District Championship and made it all the way to the state quarterfinals!
Choir shined at fall concert
In Mrs. DeClue's first concert as director of our choirs, the audience enjoyed amazing performances from our vocal music students!
Physics contest involves throwing eggs
Mrs. Allard's physics students built trebuchets, a type of catapult, as a contest to see who could create a design to launch an egg the farthest.
FFA is stronger than ever
The FFA Chapter held it's annual Chicken BBQ recently, attended area Barnwarming, and will soon travel to the National FFA Convention!
Teachers have developed goals around three priorities
Each teacher at BHS has developed a personal learning plan and has met with the principals to share their goals. The goals must tie to three priorities leadership team has established for the building: literacy, instructional strategies, and technology.
At our faculty meeting in October, the staff discussed the goal of making one traditional paper/pencil unit assessment into a project/problem based assessment. We are challenging teachers to have students creating the types of products in the classroom that reflect what professionals in the discipline actually do in their work.
We continue to emphasize the 4 C's of 21st Century learning: communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
At our faculty meeting in October, the staff discussed the goal of making one traditional paper/pencil unit assessment into a project/problem based assessment. We are challenging teachers to have students creating the types of products in the classroom that reflect what professionals in the discipline actually do in their work.
We continue to emphasize the 4 C's of 21st Century learning: communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Digital Learning Committee
The digital learning committee has not met recently as we were waiting for vendors to provide devices for our teachers and students to review. The devices arrived late last week and we collected feedback at the building.
During open house, a meeting was held for parents to learn more about this planning process.
Dr. Dial, Dr. Monroe, and Dr. Geurin met with student leadership to discuss 1:1 at BHS.
During open house, a meeting was held for parents to learn more about this planning process.
Dr. Dial, Dr. Monroe, and Dr. Geurin met with student leadership to discuss 1:1 at BHS.
October Attendance
October Discipline
Bolivar High School
Email: dgeurin@bolivarschools.org
Website: bhs.bolivarschools.org
Location: 1401 State Hwy D, Bolivar, MO, United States
Phone: 417-326-5228
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