How to be Successful at B-EHS
At B-EHS, we believe that the following are keys to a successful high school career. We also believe
that parents play a crucial role in the success of our students. Please review the following and discuss
with your student.
ATTITUDE
ORGANIZATION
BEING PREPARED
TIME MANAGEMENT
COMPLETING ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME
STUDYING AND HOMEWORK
NOTE TAKING STRATEGIES
READING STRATEGIES
WRITING STRATEGIES
TEST TAKING STRATEGIES
ASKING FOR HELP
ATTENDANCE
EARNING CREDITS
MAKING GOOD CHOICES
STAY SAFE
GETTING INVOLVED
STAYING INFORMED

ATTITUDE
Fostering and promoting a positive attitude is extremely important in the success of a student. Parents
play a key role in the development of a student’s attitude toward school. If a student believes in
him/herself and their ability to succeed, then they often will achieve their goals and aspirations. Help
your student keep and maintain a positive attitude both in and out of school. Tell them each day that you
believe in them.
Start each day with a “winning” attitude
Choose your attitude each day
Choose to believe in yourself
“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t both of you are right!”
Set goals for yourself
Create a positive attitude toward studying
ORGANIZATION
B-EHS distributes to each student a daily planner in an effort to help students become better organized
and informed. We encourage ALL students to use their planners. We also encourage parents, especially
parents of 9th and 10th grade students to ask to see their student’s daily planners each day and to monitor
their homework assignments and due dates. It is one more way to help stay informed and engaged in
your student’s academic success.
Use your daily planner and/or assignment calendar
Use a 3-ring binder with dividers
Keep your binder and back pack organized and neat
Have a section in your notebook for completed work
Have the necessary class materials handy and available
Know where to access resources and information
Organize yourself before you go to bed each night
BE PREPARED
Encourage your student to come to school and class prepared and ready to learn. Students should have
the appropriate materials required for each class, every day. Each teacher may require specific materials
including lab fees for their particular class. Make sure to review their course outline/syllabus so that you
can have the necessary materials for the course when school begins.
Come to class on time (that means in your seat)
Have materials ready for use each day
Have assignments ready to be turned in
Use your time wisely
TIME MANAGEMENT
Good time management is often very difficult for both students and adults. Too often, students choose to
procrastinate and therefore either don’t do assignments on time or don’t complete assignments as their
best work. Parents can help students become better time managers by establishing a homework time and
location each night. High school students should set aside at least 2 hours each night for homework in a
location that is quiet and free from distractions. Helping students establish their daily routine and
schedule will help them become better at time management.

Establish a routine for managing your time
Use a daily schedule, noting practices, appointments, work, etc
Create an environment for homework that is quiet and distraction free
Set aside at least 2 hours each night for homework/studying
Don’t procrastinate
COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME
As mentioned before, having a positive attitude, being organized and using time wisely are all keys for
success in school and in life. Completing assignments on time is too often one reason why students do
not do well in class. Not getting assignments after being absent is another. Talk to your students about
their homework and when assignments are due. In high school, many assignments are giving over time
with due dates well into the future, so knowing timelines and due dates is crucial.
Know your teacher’s individual routines for completing assignments
Know where to turn your assignments in for each teacher
Record due dates and timelines in your daily planner
Turn in assignments when absent within one day of absence
Be prepared and organized
HOMEWORK
It is important for parents to understand that students do in fact have homework. Students should
allocate up to 2 hours each night for homework, whether it be reading for their English classes, doing
assigned work or studying for a test. A student should never say they don’t have any homework.
All English classes require outside of class reading
High School students should read at least 20 minutes per night
Math classes will assign daily On Your Own (OYO) assignments
Review notes and daily activities each night
NOTE TAKING STRATEGIES
Students should always take notes in class and there are many strategies and styles in order to meet
individual needs. Parents should provide students with materials so that they can take notes in class such
as 3-hole punched lined notebook paper, pens and pencils, highlighters, erasers, etc. Having the
appropriate materials is key.
Come prepared and on time to class
Actively participate in class
Explore strategies that work best for you (outline, mapping, t-chart, etc)
Listen for main points
Write down anything the teacher writes on the board
Record questions you might have
Keep notes simple and easy to understand
Review your notes

READING STRATEGIES
Knowing how to read for information is a critical factor in the success of a high school student. Parents
can help their student learn how to read for information by reviewing their student’s text books with
them and determining where and how to find information. Reading is key and knowing how to read for
information can help students is more successful in school.
Scan or survey the text for a quick overview of information
Ask questions as you begin to read for information
Read the entire section assigned
Review the material you have read
WRITING STRATEGIES
Parents can also play a key role in the development of a student’s ability to write by reading their work.
Ask students to share their writing with you as well as their strategies they used prior to writing.
Discussing their thoughts and ideas can help them become better writers.
Use pre-writing strategies before you begin to write
Know what purpose you are writing for and your audience
Use a rough draft and peer/parent editing
Edit your work before making a final draft
Stay on prompt/task
TEST TAKING STRATEGIES
Parents can help their student with test taking by reducing test anxiety and nervousness. Encouraging
your student to study and prepare, providing them with a healthy breakfast each day and making sure
that they get enough sleep all help in reducing test anxiety.
Study, study and study some more
Eat a healthy breakfast, get plenty of rest
Review the entire test before starting to take the test
READ the directions and each question
Look for key words in the question
Stay on task
Show all of your work
Answer all questions
Check your work before turning in the test
ASK FOR HELP
There are a number of resources available to parents and students both on and off campus. It is
important to ask for help early so that resources can be accessed before it is too late. Don’t assume we
know, encourage your student to ask for help and guidance.
9th graders have a peer mentor
Know when teachers are available before and after school
Know how to contact teachers and other resources
Know the support services on campus
Use parent and student resources available on our web site

ATTENDANCE
Parents must be a partner with the school regarding student attendance. Attendance MUST become a
priority for both parent and student. It is a major factor in a student’s success in the classroom. Students
need to be at school each and every day in order to succeed.
10-day attendance policy
Pre-arrange for absences when ever possible
Never skip class, you might lose credit
Excuse your student’s absence within 24 hours
Communicate with the school
EARN CREDIT
High schools award credit for successful completion of a course. Students earn credit through
completing assignments and tests, mastering skills and concepts and attending school on a regular basis.
Parents are encouraged to talk with their students about earning credit and the importance of staying on
track and not falling behind. Parents must also know that there is a difference between the credits needed
for high school graduation and those needed for enrollment into a 4-year university. Working with your
student’s counselor and the career center specialist is vital.
23 credits for graduation
.50 credits earned per class per semester
6.0 credits earned per year
0-5 credits – frosh standing
5.5-11 credits – sophomore standing
11.5-17 credits – junior standing
17+ credits – senior standing
MAKE GOOD CHOICES
Being a teenager is one of the hardest times in a person’s life. Talking to your student about choices they
must make is key to your student making the right choice. Open and honest communication can help
student make the right choice when the time comes. Being a positive role model also helps students
when making tough decisions. Drugs, alcohol, sex, peer pressure, eating right, harassment, skipping
school and breaking the law are all choices teenagers face each day.
Encourage your student to take personal responsibility
Encourage your student to self advocate
Encourage them to make friends who have similar goals, thoughts and ideas
Encourage them to say no to drugs and alcohol
Set goals and strategies together and discuss what it takes to get there
Encourage students to respect themselves
INTERNET SAFETY
There are numerous activities available to students and knowing what your student is involved in may
just save their life. The internet is fast becoming one of the lead risk factor for today’s teens. On-line
predators, intimidation, harassment, bullying, pornography and violence are just a few factors available

to students through inappropriate and unsupervised use of the internet. Staying involved and informed is
critical.
Set clear internet/computer rules
Monitor your student’s use
Have the computer in a family area that is accessible and visible to all
Review internet safety guidelines with your student
GET INVOLVED
There are numerous clubs and organizations available at B-EHS. Of the 1200 students at B-EHS over
700 of those are involved in some sort of club, activity or sport. B-EHS strongly encourages students
and parents to be involved in school. Statistics show that students who are positively involved in school
have better grades, attendance and attitudes toward school. Encourage your student to be involved and
get involved yourself.
Clubs, sports and activities
Volunteer work
Community service
Booster clubs
Parent Network
Citizens for schools
Attend games and events
Attend parent nights, parent/teacher conferences and meetings
STAY INFORMED
There are numerous ways to stay informed about the happenings of B-EHS. Communication between
home and school is a key factor in each student’s individual successes at school. Students and parents
need to stay informed.
B-EHS web site (www.be.wednet.edu)
Daily bulletin
Friday morning show
Parent nights, parent/teacher conferences, informational meetings
Student-led parent conferences
Reader board
Auto dialer messages
Email messages
High school mailings and invitations
Teacher course syllabus and contact information
Family Access
Teachers, counselors, administrators, school resource officer and more

FACTS FOR PARENTS
• After game and formal dances end at 11:30pm
• After game dances cost $5.00 for admission WITH ASB card
• No electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, CD players, etc are allowed during the
school day (7:50am-2:30pm)
• There is a 5 minute passing period between classes; students are tardy if they are not in their
seat when the bell rings. If a student is over 5 minutes late, they are considered absent.
• There is a 10-day attendance policy. If a student exceeds 10-days of absence they will
automatically lose credit, pending an appeal. If a student has a truancy; they CANNOT appeal
for credit. Please excuse your child via phone, note or email within 24 hours of the absence.
• B-EHS has homework. All staff will assign homework for students. Length and amount will vary.
ALL students should read for approximately 20 minutes each day in order to meet their outside
of class requirements for their English classes.
• Parents can access, through Family Access, their students grades, attendance and assignments.
Staff will update their sites on a regular basis (approximately every two weeks.)
• B-EHS is a closed campus. Students cannot leave campus without PRIOR permission from a
parent, this includes during lunch times. Students must sign in/out of the attendance office when
ever leaving or arriving to campus after school has begun. Failure to do so will be considered
truancy.
• B-EHS has two locations serving breakfast and lunch, the Tiger Tub and the school cafeteria. B-
EHS has the computerized Meal Time which only works in the cafeteria. B-EHS also has the
Tiger Espresso program which is open before and after school.
• B-EHS has an activities schedule every Wednesday, see bell schedule.
• B-EHS has 4 scheduled late arrival days (2 hour late starts). School starts at 9:50am and
students will go to all 6 classes.
• Students are required to attend all assemblies scheduled during the school day. If they skip an
assembly, they are considered truant.
• After school tutoring is M-Th from 2:40pm to 3:20pm
• Before school tutoring is M,T,W,F from 7:00am to 7:45am
• After school detention is M-Th from 2:40pm to 3:20pm
• The late bus picks up at 3:25pm; regular bus pick up is at 2:35pm. School permission is
required for the late bus.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS
B-EHS has a number of support services available to students, parents and families.
COUNSELORS
(Mr. Brehm, Mr. Lundgren, Ms. Ringler)
DRUG/ALCOHOL INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
(Mr. Zeiser)
SCHOOL PSHYCHOLOGIST
(Mrs. Gayda)
DEAN OF STUDENTS
(Mr. McGrew)
ADMINISTRATORS
(Mrs. VanderVeen, Mr. Jones, Mr. Curl)
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
(Mr. Gudgel)
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
(Mr. Clem)
TEACHERS
PAWS ADVISORS
PEER MENTORS
NATURAL HELPERS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
SUPPORT CLASSES
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
BEFORE SCHOOL TUTORING
TIGER SUCCESS ACADEMY
CAPS
LEARNING LAB
SUPPORT GROUPS/COUNSELING GROUPS
ARIS PARTNERSHIP
CLUBS
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
VERSUS
COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
High School Graduation Requirements
English 8 semesters 4.0 credits
Math 4 semesters 2.0 credits
Social Studies 6 semesters 3.0 credits
Science 4 semesters 2.0 credits
(1 credit must be a lab science)
Career and Technical Ed 2 semesters 1.0 credit
Information Technology 1 semester 0.50 credit
Fitness 3 semesters 1.5 credits
Health 1 semester 0.50 credit
Fine Arts 2 semesters 1.0 credit
Additional credits 15.5 semesters 7.5 credits
PAWS 8 semesters
WASL Met standard in Reading, Writing and Math
(Class of 2008 and beyond)
College Entrance Requirements
English 8 semesters 4.0 credits
Math 6-8 semesters 3.0-4.0 credits
Social Studies 6 semesters 3.0 credits
Science 6-8 semesters 3.0-4.0 credits
(1 credit must be a lab science)
(1 credit must be algebra based science course)
Career and Technical Ed 2 semesters 1.0 credit
Information Technology 1 semester 0.50 credit
Fitness 3 semesters 1.5 credits
Health 1 semester 0.50 credit
Fine Arts 2 semesters 1.0 credit
World Languages 4-6 semesters 2.0-3.0 credits
Additional credits 15.5 semesters 3.5 credits
PAWS 8 semesters
WASL Met standard in Reading, Writing and Math
(Class of 2008 and beyond)
SAT; SAT II AND/OR ACT test scores