Our partnership with Bernheim is one of the cornerstone collaborations for our students. It has been a source of authentic inquiry for our students and active research. It gives our students access to unique opportunities to do real-world scientific research and answer questions that no one has yet answered with respect to the ecosystem in and surrounding Bernheim Forest.

Because of the program design, you have the opportunity to be part of a small, close-knit group of 48 students who will become lifelong friends & colleagues. Together you will have special shared experiences that aren’t afforded to other students in traditional settings. In addition to the numerous scientific and engineering endeavors BAMS students engage in, we also have a very active Beta Club that gives back to its community through food and clothing drives and volunteers in numerous ways within Bullitt County. They also show school spirit by marching in the BCHS Homecoming Parade and competing in multiple categories at the state convention each year. We don’t stop at Beta, we have other groups, too, including a yearbook team and a Dungeons & Dragons club. Oh, and of course we have many other celebrations throughout the year including a fall ball, a spring formal, a white elephant gift exchange, and numerous after-school get-togethers. 

Our strong STEM focus is made strong through our partnership with General Electric. With the support of their engineering mentors and the implementation of their systematic engineering process, our students have been given the opportunity to engage in real-world engineering methods for problem-solving. We incorporate both fall and winter extended engineering projects into our curriculum to give BAMS students an even more authentic STEM experience.