Benzie Central High School

 

Mission Statement

We believe the responsibility of the BenzieCentral High School is to provide a well-rounded curriculum in a safe, positive learning environment so that all students can be productive, functioning members of society.

 HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE/PEP RALLY August 31st, 7:00 pm.

 First Day of School for Students is September 7th, 2010

9300 Homestead Rd. ** Benzonia, MI  49616

Ph. (231) 882-4497 ** Fax (231) 882-5699

Welcome back to Benzie Central High School for the 2010-2011 school year.  We are excited about the new year and all we accomplished in the previous year.  As many of you know we have made improvements in how we communicate with parents and students.  We are using two systems in order to achive this; Power School and Alert Now.  We would also like to encourage community members to make use of the district and building web sites.  It is our intention to keep accurate and up to date information that students and parents can access.  If you have any input on how we can better serve our students and parents please feel free to contact the high school office.

You have already experienced our message system called ALERTNOW. This system relies on accurate telephone numbers so it is important for us to have up to date information.  We have unpdated information using the data that you have provided and will be updating this data again this fall as studnts return to their buildings.  This system wil be used to send out emergency announcements, school delay/cancellations etc.  This year we will be adding ALERTNOW calls to notify paents when a student is absent and we have not recieved a call from the homefront.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the high school office.

We have changed over to a new student management system called POWERSCHOOL.  This is an internet based system that will allow parents to monitor their students progress and be informed about what is being taught in each class.  All parents recieved a PASSWORD AND LOGIN that allowed then to log in and monitor their student.  It is imperitive that we have accurate demographic information for all of our students so the system will be effective.

Pete Olson, High School Principal

Dan Salyer, Counselor grades 10 - 12

Barb Powel, Counselor gradses 6 - 9

Cindy Olmstead, Secretary

Janet Humphrey, Secretary

Benzie Academy!

Benzie County Central Schools will again be offering an alternative education program for the 2010-2011 school year.  This program will focus on getting those student who recently dropped out back in school and preventing at-risk adolescents from dropping out.  The school site will be at the Tribal building on Hoadley Rd.  The alternative education curriculum will focus on the student's needs and abilities, offering a flexible individualized approach for the successful completion of high school and entry into the workforce.  Any students wishing to attend this program should contact Mr. Olson or Mr. Judge at the high school.  882-4497

2010-11 Calendar 

August 31st HS Open House/Pep Rally 6:30

September 2 MS Open House 5:00-6:30

September 7 1st Day of School

September 9th HS Picture Day

September 10 Early Release 9-12 Grade Release 12:20 p.m. (lunch served)

October 6 Full day of School P/T Conferences 5:00-8:30

October 7 No School P/T Conferences 12:30-4:00 and 5:00-8:30

October 8 No School Staff PD

October 11-29 MEAP Testing Window

9th grade Social Studies

November 1 No School Staff PD

November 25 and 26 No School Thanksgiving Break

December 22 Christmas Lunch

December 23-31 No School Christmas Vacation

January 19, 20 and 21, SEMESTER EXAMS

January 21 1/2 Day, 9-12  Grade Release 10:40

February 21 No School Staff PD

March 28-April 1 No School Spring Break

MICHIGAM MERIT EXAM for ALL JUNIOIRS

March 1st, 2nd and 3rd @ Crystal Mtn.

March 25th, End of 3rd Marking Period

April 22 No School Good Friday

May 30 No School Memorial Day

June 9 Last Day of School  1/2 Day Grades 9-12 Release 10:40

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