BHS Bucks Principal's Update
June 2021
Dear BHS Bucks students and families,
As a reminder, we are offering summer school for students who need a little extra boost before returning in the fall. Students in grades 9-12 who need to make up credits from previous classes should look at registering for summer school classes. We are able to offer them free this year with the help of some grant funds. Students in 8th grade who have failed 3 or more core classes in a semester will need to take summer school to help build skills to prepare them for high school. Taking summer school does not ensure a student will be promeoted to the next level; student effort and skills building will determine that. Summer school information can be found on our school website. 9-12 grade registration form can be found by CLICKING HERE or by visiting the counseling office. A student contract will be signed before classes will be assigned. Any student who signs up will be accepted and can plan to attend on the first day, June 21.
Please enjoy the enclosed pictures from our end of the school year activities and class projects. Students have been working so hard and showing their creativity, it's been a very tactile end to the school year!
Stay safe, healthy and rested these next few months. We will see you back in the fall on the first day of school, August 30!
New Courses!!!
Buchanan High School has 10 new courses recently approved by the board of education. We will be offering a wide variety of courses to fit the needs of our students to help ensure that our BHS students are in a classroom with teachers and not taking courses online. We strongly believe that in person learning is best and are striving to make sure we give our students that opportunity. The following courses have been approved and added to our Course Descriptions Guide for fall:
- AP Calculus
- AP Statistics
- AP Psychology
- Statistics
- Intro to Psychology
- Environmental Science
- Astronomy
- Surving with Social Studies
- Debate
- Weight Training
Summer School
HIGH SCHOOL
Due to the large amount of course failures, Buchanan High School will once again offer summer school for students who need to recover credits due to failed courses over the year. This is a great opportunity for students to keep the pace and earn credits to be able to graduate with their class. The district has applied for grant funds to help pay for this cost. Courses will be online using the Edmentum platform. All courses will be made available free of charge. 9th and 10th graders will be expected to work in our air conditioned lad, 11th graders may work from home as long as progress is being made toward completion.8th GRADE
We will offer an in-person 8th grade summer school that will focus on English and Math. Any student who has failed three or more semester courses in a core area will be retained. Students who failed a class during the first or second semester of 8th grade are strongly encouraged to attend.
Mythology Boat Burning
For the past few weeks students in Mythology have been studying Ancient Norse culture and stories. Students worked in groups to recreate a viking's life, and Norse Viking Ships. Buchanan's Fire Department (former Buchanan Mythology students) came and burned the boats demonstrating a proper Norse burial.
Artist Spotlight
Physical Science Circuits
Earth Science in Action
NHS Food Packaging
2021 Pep Assembly
CLASS OF 2021 NEWS
Senior Send Off
Senior Banquet & Awards Night
2021 Graduation Celebration
Important Dates to Note.....
June 11 - Commencement
June 15 - Half Day (exams 1-3)
June 16 - Half Day (exams 4-6), Last day of school
June 21 - Summer School begins (8-12, no Friday sessions)
July 5 - No Summer School sessions
August 13 - Summer school ends, all work must be completed
August 30 - First day of school
Buchanan High School
At Buchanan High School, we strive to prepare students for life outside of the academic setting. We are always looking for partnerships within our community to bring real world life experiences to our students. Please reach out to us if you have an idea you'd like to discuss to help our students become successful.
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Email: sdemaio@buchananschools.com
Website: www.buchananschools.com
Location: 401 West Chicago Street, Buchanan, MI, USA
Phone: (269) 695-8403
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