BAUER-EMERSON PREP ACADEMY SCHOOL PROFILE 2014-15 Bauer-Emerson Prep Academy 2290 1st Street North Saint Paul, Minnesota 55109 Phone: 651.747.3790 Fax: 651.389.9411 www.bauer-emerson.org Our Background Bauer-Emerson Prep Academy opened as a non-public school in the Fall of 2014 as part of Independent School District 622. The Academy serves students nationwide and from around the world and was established to provide both leading edge academic and athletic development within the traditional school day. Our school name, “Bauer” is also the German word for “farmer.” Like the strong work ethic and discipline required for success on the farm, we share the same values in our classroom and on the ice. Drawing on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s timeless essay, “Self Reliance,” we also aspire to teach timeless values with a modern-day focus using the most comprehensive technology available today. Bauer-Emerson Prep Academy 2290 1st Street North Saint Paul, Minnesota 55109 Phone: 651.747.3790 Fax: 651.389.9411 www.bauer-emerson.org CEEB Code: 242538 Co-Founder: Greg Gartner Co-Founder: Thomas Forsythe School Administration: Executive Director of Education Tony Lancette, 651.747.3791 [email protected] Our Mission Bauer Emerson Prep Academy offers a hybrid educational experience, combining the best of brick and mortar schools with the portability and flexibility of world class electronic curriculum. We serve committed students who are focused and dedicated to a rigorous academic and hockey program. It is our responsibility to broaden students’ interests through a creative education, and by using ice hockey as a means to succeed in life. Our Program Bauer Emerson Prep Academy provides a very interactive and supportive academic environment that sets it apart from traditional schools. Using the latest technology, freshest ideas, proven methods, and innovative interactivity, we empower students and educators with the most engaging and effective curriculum available today. • Curriculum: Provided by Odysseyware (www.odysseyware.com), taught by MN Certified Teachers Enrollment 2014-2015 Grades: 3-12 Freshman – 9 Sophomores – 15 Juniors – 14 Seniors – 17 Total - 85 Girls: 36 Boys: 49 Minnesota Students: 75% Out-of-State Students: 22% International Students: 3% Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1 • Teaching and Learning Specialists (TALS) in classrooms provide assistance and guidance in 1:1 and small group sessions. • Focus on subject mastery, built-in assessments allow for adjustments in the lessons to help students become more proficient • All assessments, including quizzes and exams, are proctored at school. • The school operates on a semester system of approximately 18 weeks per semester. Most courses are one school year (two semesters) in length and earn one credit, while some courses, primarily electives, are worth one-half credit for the semester-long course. • Gifted and Talented Student Program • Advanced Placement Program: Offered through our partner school Florida Virtual School Global (www.flvsglobal.net). Students may begin taking AP classes their sophomore year. Students may take three AP course per semester; all students enrolled are required to take the exam. • Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Program: Students can earn dual high school and college credit by attending post-secondary institutions; all students enrolled must meet minimum GPA requirements and receive approval from the Executive Director of Education. Graduation Requirements Standardized Testing Twenty-one point five (21.5) units of credit are required for graduation. BEPA utilizes the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) standardized test. The MAP test provides comparisons to students nationwide and has been used by nearly 10 million students. Subject Area # Units for Graduation Language Arts 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Social Studies 3 Physical Education 1 Fine Art or Career & Tech Ed (CTE) 1 Accreditation Accreditation is not required for private schools; however, BauerEmerson is seeking accreditation through AdvancEd. NCAA Certified Courses Other Electives 6.5 Total 21.5 Bauer-Emerson students are highly encouraged to take a college preparatory course of study. This includes two years of a foreign language and a fourth year of math, science, or both. Grade Point Average Bauer-Emerson Prep Academy transcripts list GPAs that are not weighted only. Honors and Advanced Placement courses are identified on transcripts. BEPA does not calculate class rank, a decision derived from the recognition that the Academy is a school with a selective student body and a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Grading System Letter Grade Percent Grade 4.0 SCALE A+ 97-100 4.0 A 93-96 4.0 A- 90-92 3.7 B+ 87-89 3.3 B 83-86 3.0 B- 80-82 2.7 C+ 77-79 2.3 C 73-76 2.0 C- 70-72 1.7 D+ 67-69 1.3 D 65-66 1.0 D-/F Below 65 0.0 The NCAA requires its incoming collegiate athletes to take NCAA certified classes in High School. Our core courses are NCAA certified and are delivered compliant to NCAA standards. We will work closely with the NCAA and with our families to ensure athletes entering college will be fully eligible upon entering the college of their choice. To see a list of our NCAA approved core courses go to: https://web1.ncaa.org/hsportal/ exec/hsAction Then enter NCAA High School Code: 850294 Course List for the 2014-2015 School Year (all courses receive .5 credit per semester) Core COURSES ENGLISH SCIENCE Mathematics Social Science English I Biology Pre-Algebra World Geography English II Chemistry Algebra I World History English III Physical Science Geometry US History: Foundations to Present English IV Physics Algebra II US History: Reconstruction to Present AP English Language Anatomy & Physiology Pre-Calculus US Government AP English Literature Earth Science Trigonometry Economics Environmental Science AP Calculus AB Psychology AP Calculus BC Civil War Consumer Math Twentieth Century American History Vietnam Era AP US History ELECTIVE COURSES World Languages Fine Arts Business Health / Phys Ed Spanish I Art History Business Computer Info Systems World Geography Spanish II Digital Arts Essentials of Business Personal and Family Living Spanish III Music Appreciation Essentials of Communication Beginning Strength & Conditioning French I Music Theory (Speech) Personal Fitness & Nutrition Media Studies Weight Training Technology & Research Advanced Strength & Conditioning Personal Financial Literacy Health French II CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION HEALTH SCIENCE Business Law Careers in Allied Health Career Management Introduction to Careers in the Health Sciences Office Applications 1 (Microsoft® Word®, PowerPoint®, and Publisher®) Forensics: Using Science to Solve a Mystery Office Applications 2 (Microsoft® Excel® and Access®) Nursing: Unlimited Possibilities and Unlimited Potential Principles of Business and Finance Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentists, Veterinarians and Other Doctors Technology and Business Public Health: Discovering the Big Picture in Health Care Small Business Entrepreneurship Scientific Discovery and Development Therapeutics: The Art of Restoring and Maintaining Wellness CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES HOSPITALITY & TOURISM HUMAN SERVICES Food and Beverage Management Introduction to Human Services Food Safety and Sanitation Introduction to Human Growth and Development Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Systems Early Childhood Development and Services Lodging Operations Management Counseling and Mental Health Services Marketing and Sales for Tourism and Hospitality Family and Community Services Planning Meetings and Special Events Introduction to Consumer Services Sustainable Service Management for Hospitality and Tourism Personal Care Services Transportation and Tours for the Traveler INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES Fundamentals of Computer Systems Agribusiness Systems Fundamentals of Digital Media Animal Systems Fundamentals of Programming and Software Development Environmental Service Systems Introduction to Information Technology Food Products and Processing Systems Introduction to Information Technology Support and Services Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Introduction to Network Systems Natural Resources Systems Network System Design Plant Systems New Applications: Web Development in the 21st Century Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Software Development Tools SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, AND SECURITY Engineering and Design Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Engineering and Innovation Corrections: Policies and Procedures Engineering and Product Development Security and Protective Services Introduction to STEM Fire and Emergency Services Principles of Technology and Engineering Law Enforcement Field Services Scientific Research Legal Services Science and Mathematics in the Real World STEM and Problem Solving BAU E R - E M E RSO N BE SUCCESSFUL. Bauer-Emerson Prep Academy 2290 1st Street North Saint Paul, Minnesota 55109 Phone: 651.747.3790 Fax: 651.389.9411 www.bauer-emerson.org