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Incoming Freshman

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Incoming 9th Grade Students & Families:

We are so excited to welcome you to Belleville West High School.

Please visit the various resources below to learn more about course registration, the AVID elective class, and exciting opportunities available for the upcoming year!

Registration Process

The process for registering for high school follows:

1.) Mark Your Calendars! Incoming 9th graders and their families should attend Freshman Parent Night & Open House, where we will discuss general high school information and answer questions you may have. Come to Belleville West Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, January 21st, presentations starting at 5:15 pm and 6:15 pm. Please attend ONE of the following sessions.

2.) Following the Parent Night, high school counselors will visit each public junior high school. At this time each prospective freshman will select high school courses with the high school counselors. It is imperative that parents discuss and select the elective choice with their teen before the registration meeting.

Freshmen graduating from private junior high schools, we ask that you come by C109 (Counseling Office) during the Open House portion of the Parent Night to meet with a counselor. Please have standardized test scores available to help with course placement.

3.) A computerized list of your son/daughter’s course placement and elective choices will be sent home in early April. Parents/Guardians will have the opportunity to request revisions to the course selections (space dependent) by calling the assigned counselor no later than May 1st. At that time, the final course selections will become the student’s freshman schedule. Absolutely no changes will be made after June 1.

4.) A physical exam is REQUIRED for freshmen before the first day of school. A form will be mailed in the April mailing. The completed physical form MUST be returned to the school nurse prior to the first day of school in August.

5.) Appointments will be scheduled for mid-July to receive enrollment information as well as verify residency in the BTHS West District. Schedules, fee statements, books, and lockers will be given at that time.

Music Students

Check out the Music Website for more information – http://www.bellevillewestmusic.org/

Non-Audition Music Courses

The music courses listed on the Course Sheet, (Marching Band, 1/2 hour Instrumental Music, and 1/2 hour Choir (Girls – Chorus, Boys – Bass Choir) are available without an audition. If you want those classes, simply select it on the Course Sheet.

Upper Level Music Courses

Placement Audition Required

Upper Level music courses require a Placement Audition. If you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact Mr. Pond-Jones for an instrumental audition or Mrs. Moeller for a vocal audition.

Placement Auditions

For Upper Level Music Courses, Contact the appropriate point of contact to schedule an appointment

Mr. Pond-Jones

Upper Level: Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band

Mrs. Moeller

Upper Level: Treble Choir, Bass Choir, Bellevillettes, Vocal Jazz, and Maroon Majic

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized college and career readiness program designed to support students in the academic middle who have the desire to challenge themselves and reach higher levels of success.

    • Prepares students for college/career choices
    • Focuses developing study skills
    • Supports students in Honors/AP courses
    • Provides strategies to increase academic performance
    • Targets students in the academic middle
    • Builds peer community
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