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09-10 School Year

What's New at BDH

•Ben Davis High School New Student Enrollment August 4-6
Ben Davis High School will be holding enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year on August 4 from 8 am-7 pm, August 5 from 8 am-3 pm, and August 6 from 8 am-7 pm.

•Sophomore Orientation Thursday, August 5
All sophomores and their parent/guardians are encouraged to attend the Class of 2013 Orientation on Thursday, August 5 from 6-8:00 pm. Students should enter the building through Door 1 on the east side of the building (by the flagpole) or through Door 2 on the south side (horseshoe drop off area). Some things to expect on orientation day include a comprehensive tour of the building, introduction to Senior Mentors, explanation of school rules/procedures/etc., and schedule and locker number assignments.

•First Day of School Wednesday, August 11
The 2010-11 school year begins on Wednesday, August 11. For the approximately 3,000 10-12th graders attending BDHS the first day of school will begin at 7:30 am. Upon arrival on August 11, students should report to their homeroom to pick up class schedules. Homerooms will be posted at all entrances and in the Commons. The late-start Monday schedule will resume, beginning on Monday, August 16, with students reporting to class at 8:45 am. School hours are 7:30 am-3:05 pm Tuesday-Friday and 8:45 am-3:05 pm Mondays.

•School Picture Days August 17-19
School pictures will be taken according to the following schedule:
Sophomores -- August 17
Juniors -- August 18
Seniors -- August 19
All students will receive ordering packets from Lifetouch during back-to-school homerooms. These photos also are used on school ID cards.

•Back-to-School-Night August 31
Tuesday, August 31 is the date set aside for the annual Ben Davis High School Back-to-School Open House. This event provides parents an opportunity to experience first-hand their student's daily class schedule. At 6:30 pm, parents should pick up a copy of their student's schedule in the Commons then follow it period by period. The first period will begin at 7:00 pm, with each class lasting approximately 10 minutes.

•Senior Portraits
Attention all students in the Class of 2011! To have your photo included in the 2011 yearbook, your senior portrait must be taken by Prestige Portraits. To schedule a photo shoot, contact Prestige at 890-2900. Yearbook-only options are available. Senior portraits must be taken by the end of Christmas break.

•Reduced Price for Yearbook
Buy now and save $$$! The 2010-11 Keyhole is now available for sale at the low price of $55. This early bird special price is good through September 10. Visit www.yearbookforever.com to order a yearbook online or see Mr. Hayes in X109 or call him at 227-4148. The Keyhole is working with a new publisher this year in Walsworth. After September 10, the price increases to $65.

•Congratulations to Mrs. York for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence
Mrs. York is a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Mrs. York and the other winners will receive their awards in Washington, D.C. later this year. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is given annually to the best pre-college-level science and math teachers from across the country. View more details

•Important Non-Traditional PE II Credit Information
Beginning summer 2010, students involved in Ben Davis High School sponsored and Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) sanctioned sports may be exempt from standard physical education (PE II) class. For more information, please view details.pdf.

• Ben Davis Apparel is Now Available Online
Hey giant fans! For your convenience you can now order your BD Apparel online. Purchase your BD gear now to show your school spirit. Order now!

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