Bethlehem High School

CURRENT NEWS AND UPDATES

JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM

SCHOOL BUSINESS DAY
FOR PARENTS!

Bethlehem High School is hosting a school business day for parents on Tuesday August 3 from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. On the day before classes begin, the administrative, counseling, and office staff will be here to take care of any paperwork, tuition payments, or answer any questions parents may have.

For more information, contact the front office at 502-348-8594.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS - UPDATED

Click here for a PDF version of supplies needed for 2010-2011 classes.

2010-2011 BUS SCHEDULE

Click here for a PDF version of the bus schedule for 2010-2011.

ALUMNI GOLF SCRAMBLE
HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

The Alumni Golf Scramble scheduled for August 7 has been cancelled. All other events will be held.

REUNION WEEKEND

Finalize your plans now to attend Bethlehem High School's first "Reunion Weekend" to be held August 6 & 7. The weekend includes the following events:

Friday, August 6 - 6:30 p.m. until ???? - Alumni Reunion Reception

Saturday, August 7 - 8:30 a.m. - Alumni Golf Scramble - Cancelled

Saturday, August 7 - 12:00 noon - 50th Year Class Reunion Luncheon (for the class of 1960 only)

Saturday, August 7 - 5:00 p.m. - Alumni Mass

Saturday, August 7 - 6:00 p.m. - Hall of Fame Dinner

Click here for more details on each event.

For more information, contact Patty Nevitt, pnevitt@bethlehemhigh.org or at 502-348-8594, ext. 215.

ATTENTION ALL NEW BETHLEHEM STUDENTS

Orientation for all incoming Bethlehem High School students will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 1:30-7:00. Registration will begin at 1:00. At 5:45, we will host a meal for the incoming students and their parents. A Parent Meeting will follow the meal.

During the afternoon, students will attend a prayer service, go on a scavenger hunt, and play ice-breaker games. Students will also receive their locker assignments and have a walk-through of their schedule.

For more information, contact Julie Downs, jdowns@bethlehemhigh.org or at 502-348-8594, ext. 213.

SPRING TRIP 2011
ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND, AND WALES

Sign up now for the Spring Break Trip of a lifetime. Visit England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales during the first week of spring break in 2011, through EF Educational Tours. For information, itinerary, and price list, visit www.eftours.com, tour number 127054.

For more information, contact Connie McDowell, cmcdowell@bethlehemhigh.org

SENIOR CORNER

Check out the new "Senior Corner" (link found on the left) for scholarship opportunities and events.

While the scholarship opportunities are primarily for seniors, there are opportunities for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Check back often for updates.

USE SCRIP FOR YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING

Click here for SCRIP information and order form. Questions regarding our SCRIP Program should be directed to Carla Rogers at crogers@bethlehemhigh.org or 502-348-8594.

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR - LINK CAN BE FOUND ON THE MENU TO THE LEFT

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Q and A

Q What are Advanced Placement courses?
A Advanced Placement courses are college level courses governed by the College Board, the same company that administers SAT testing. AP teachers are trained and must have their course outline approved by the College Board for their courses to be considered AP. Students who sign up for the courses are required to take the AP Exam at the end. A passing score may result in college credit.

Q Why should I take take AP courses?
A

Advanced Placement courses are considered to be our most rigorous courses. The courses are embedded with college level content and skills that will prepare students for future academic work.
A passing score may result in college credit.
The courses are taught by experienced, trained teachers.
A passing score is a mark of distinction that can be highlighted on college and scholarship applications.

Q Which AP courses does Bethlehem offer?
A For juniors, AP U.S. History and AP Composition and Language.
For seniors, AP Literature and Language, AP Biology, and AP Calculus.

Q What is the cost of an AP Course?
A The only additional cost of taking the course is the cost of the AP exam. This year the exam is $86.

Q What is the difference between AP and Dual Credit courses?
A Both types of courses offer students a chance to earn college credit.

AP	DUAL CREDIT
Cost is approximately $86 to take exam	Around $125 per semester paid at beginning
If a student scores a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam, over 2,500 colleges and universities will award college credit	Credit will be awarded by St. Catharine College for successful completion of the course which may possibly be transferred to other colleges
AP courses are worth 5 quality points toward class rank	Dual Credit courses are worth 4 points toward class rank

Q How are students selected for AP enrollment?
A Departments recommend students based on previous coursework, attendance records, and standardized test scores.