January-I'll Tell the World-Eric Hutchinson

Each year every school in the district is asked to host the School Board for lunch to give them an idea of what is happening at the school.  It's a time to share data on student learning as well as what other initiatives or programs are happening in the school.

As soon as we were back from winter break, the School Board visited us on Tuesday.  They ate lunch in the cafeteria so they could see what the school lunch offerings are like.  During lunch they spent time talking with students.

Lunch was followed by dessert provided by our Pro-Start students.  These students are interested in going into the hospitality field and they learn professional standards for cooking, serving, planning, etc.  They do an amazing job of catering many events around the building to gain experience of what life is like as a professional chef.  Their food is always amazing as you can see by the photos which were just two of the many dessert offerings they provided.  I was bummed they ran out of Avocado pudding, it looked so good!
 

Kevin, our principal, provided some data about closing the achievement gap at BHS.  Generally speaking the achievement gap is referring to the gap between the performance of white students and minorities.  In Bozeman we don't have a lot of minorities but we do have a fairly significant gap in the performance of average students and economically disadvantaged students.

Art teachers presenting different aspects of their program.

Finally, the art program at BHS was showcased.  I have talked about the amazing things this department does on my blog in the past, but it was great to see them able to share the exciting opportunities students have to express their creative sides.  From the professional art gallery (pictured) to graphic design to jewelry to connections at MSU to the Bridger Program to university style classes, BHS students certainly have the opportunity to receive a well round education.