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State Testing is Taking Place this Week:
State Testing is Taking Place this Week:
8th Grade Science - Tuesday - arrive between 7:15 & 7: 45 am
10th Grade - US History - Monday & Tuesday (not AP) - 8 am
11th & 12th Grades - US Government - Wednesday & Thursday (not AP) - 8 am
HS Algebra & Geometry - Friday & Monday (26th) - 8 am
(MS students in these courses will take these tests the following week)
3rd & 5th Grade Math - Thursday - arrive 9:15 am
4th Grade Math - Friday - arrive at 9:15 am
See more details below.
The Primary School does not have Ohio State Testing.
2nd Grade MAP Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 5th at 9 am.
Elementary School State Testing Schedule
Middle School
State Testing Schedule
4/13 - ELA Part 1
4/14 - ELA Part 2 (Celebrate after!)
4/20 - Science (8th Grade Only)
4/27 - Math Part 1
4/28 - Math Part 2 - (Celebrate after!)
Reserve Your Spot!
Reserve Your Spot!
IHMS BVA Social Time
After testing on Wednesday, April 28th your teachers are hosting art and field activities. Please join us!
High School State Testing Schedule
Transitions: reflect, celebrate, anticipate
Transitions: reflect, celebrate, anticipate
Our leaders and teachers are mindful that the challenges of this school year will have an impact on the future - perhaps not in the ways we originally anticipated. We've learned that our students and families are highly resilient. We've seen new and additional ways the power of community and relationships impact learning. We want to ensure you and your child have everything you need to be successful in upcoming transitions: wrapping up this school year into the summer and into the following school year.
During the April 30th early release day, students and parents in grades K-5 are invited to participate in a building-wide in-person scavenger hunt!
Sign Up for the K-5 School Scavenger Hunt
Our Plan
Our Plan
We see our next opportunity in how we celebrate this year and welcome our learners into next year:
We think that some learners and families will continue to need an online option for the next school year. We have been talking to parents, teachers, and students and are planning for next year. We will have more clarity after we know the status of the bond issue and levy vote on May 4th.
We think that some learners and families will be nervous about the levels of safety in school buildings. We plan to share the protocols we have put into place as well as information about the success we have had in keeping our in-person learners healthy this year.
We think that some learners and families who are planning to return to in-person instruction may have some anxiety about being in a classroom, being away from home, being around larger numbers of people, etc. We will be hosting events in our buildings this spring to invite those who feel safe to join with others on campus and to reacclimate to our schools. We also plan on having some specific orientation support for BVA learners returning to in-person instruction next year.
We think that some learners and families may want to participate in key on-campus rite of passage events and we want to make sure that BVA students are invited to attend. Stay tuned to your building newsletters for times and dates of graduation and other big happenings at the end of the year.
Finally, we are planning end-of-year virtual celebrations that include all BVA learners to reflect on the year and to get excited for what's to come.
Graduation
Graduation
8th Grade - Class of 2025
8th Grade - Class of 2025
We are excited to announce that we will be holding graduation in person for the IHHS class of 2025 (IHMS class of 2021) on Thursday, May 27 at 10:30 am. As part of the IHMS graduation tradition, 8th graders are chosen to be a part of the graduation ceremony by giving a speech at the graduation ceremony and/or by designing the cover to the graduation program.
Any 8th-grade student wishing to be considered for giving a speech, please fill out the application here.
Any 8th-grade student wishing to be considered for the artwork on the graduation program, please fill out the application here.
Applications are due April 30. Please see Mr. Carpenter or Mrs. Bunevich if you have any questions.
High School - Class of 2021
High School - Class of 2021
Senior Speeches!
This year, Senior speeches for both the Commencement Ceremony and the Senior Celebration of Excellence will be selected through an audition-based process. We invite anyone & everyone to apply who is interested in giving one of these speeches!
Please click here to access the application. It is due by 3PM on Wednesday, April 21st. Auditions will take place during Flex on Monday, April 26th, with a makeup date of Wednesday, April 28th. You will be notified of the decision the following week.
For any additional information, please see Mrs. Cottrell in the Counseling Office.
Suggestions for speeches:
Speech should be 3-4 minutes in length.
Commencement Ceremony Speech: your speech should represent the journey of the Class of 2021. It should be celebratory in nature. It should be inspirational. You should recognize the joy and celebration of this moment for everyone.
Senior Celebration of Excellence Speech: your speech should applaud the excellence of the Class of 2021, not just academically but in all areas. You should recognize the joy and celebration of this moment for everyone.
Please refrain from controversial matters.
Have a trusted adult review your speech (English teacher, counselor, etc.).
IHPS Art Show April 21st - 30th
IHPS Art Show April 21st - 30th
The Primary School Art Show will be taking place on April 21st-30th! Students have worked hard this year to create some incredible masterpieces that deserve to be celebrated. During the week of the Art Show, Lauren Girdler will be sending parents a link to a Google Slideshow. Each slide will showcase each student in your child's class and their work created this year. BVA Teachers will be showing the slideshow to students, but we thought you might like to see student work as well.
While presenting the slideshow, parents are encouraged to create conversations around artwork such as:
“Which artwork are you most proud of and why?”
“Which artwork was the most challenging and why?”
“If you could change one piece or spend more time on one, which would it be and why?”
We hope you enjoy experiencing your child's art with them!
college Prep for IHHS Juniors
college Prep for IHHS Juniors
Upcoming:
Upcoming:
Financial Aid & Scholarships: virtual College 101 session; date TBD. This will be in May.
College Essay Writing Workshop: We are coordinating a meeting day/time with Johns Hopkins University for a virtual college essay writing workshop. The date/time is TBD. This will occur in May.
Application Bootcamp: Our annual Application Bootcamp takes place the week or so before school begins in August. It's a one day event where we go over all things college and you can meet with admissions reps from colleges. Details to come!
Questions? Check in with your friendly neighborhood counselor!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
April 30th - Early Release Day
May 28th - Last Day for Students
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
We have virtual clubs and activities available for learners?
Middle School - Student Arrow - Watch Our Student Announcements to Learn More
MS Virtual Clubs - Future Cities | Power of the Pen | Latin Club | Math Counts
High School - 20-21 Activities Handbook;
Bring 2 Change, Courageous Conversations, Fragments, French Club, Partner's Club, Red Cross Club, Competitive Writing Team, & Writing Club are All BVA Friendly
Braves Beat - Keep Up with HS Happenings!
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