BHS Volleyball Tryouts

Tryouts will be held on May 24 and May 25 for the 2018-19 BHS Volleyball team. Tryouts will be from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in the Bearden gymnasium. 

Congrats to Virtual Enterprise! 

Congratulations to our Virtual Enterprise team, Elysium, who won the state championship! The VEI company represented our state and placed 11th in the nation out of more than 550 firms. The championship round was held in New York City in conjunction with the Virtual Enterprises International Youth Business Summit. Great job to Mrs. McCoy who leads this group of students and thank you for representing Bearden well!

BHS State EOC Testing Schedule

• Thursday, April 19: English 1, 2, and 3 (testing in 1st and 4th blocks)
• Monday, April 23: English 1, 2, and 3 (testing in 2nd adn 5th blocks), US History (Part 1- testing in 2nd block)
• Tuesday, April 24: English 1, 2, and 3 (testing until 12:30)
• Thursday, April 26: Biology and Chemistry (8:30-10:30 testing)
• Monday, April 30: Math (testing until 12:30)
• Wednesday, May 2: U.S. History (subparts 2 and 3, testing in 2nd block until 12:30 p.m.)

Giving Tuesday: Small Bites Giving Tree

Parents and community members, if you would like to support Bearden High School but do not necessarily have the flexibility of time or finanical resources, please consider supporting our community by donating items through Bearden High School's Small Bites Giving Tree. Teachers have complied a list of classroom needs and would love your support in accumulating the items. Click HERE to see how you can give. Thank you for supporting our school community!

ACT Resources

To access the Learning Express Library ACT preparation and practice resource, students need to (1) go to Bearden High's homepage, (2) click the Library Media tab, (3) click the databases link on the left-hand side of the page, and (4) click the Learning Express Library icon (blue and gold ribbons) on the right-hand side.  Once in the Learning Express Library, students must register for a FREE account. Once in the program, students can go to the College Preparation Center and click Prepare for ACT to take ACT practice tests. For subject-specific tests, students may take the test using Learner Mode and Simulation Mode.  Full ACT tests are also availalbe on the site.  

Congratulations!

Bearden High School has attained STEM Certification through Knox County Schools.  Specifically, Bearden High’s CTE Program of Study & Extra-Curricular Program has been validated and certified by Knox County Schools STEM Department as being adherents to the STEM habits of mind. These habits will prepare students for opportunities that require them to be innovative thinkers and dynamic problem solvers. This accomplishment demonstrates Bearden High's dedication to preparing students for amazing opportunities that will be presented to them as they move through their lives.

Device Deployment Information for New Students

When a new student enrolls at BHS, he or she will need to complete the following steps to receive a MacBook:

1. View the device orientation presentation online by clicking HERE.
2. Complete the Technology Agreement form.
3. Submit the Technology Agreement for to Jennifer Lemons in the East Mall Office.
4. Watch for the student name on the Help Desk screen.
5. Pick up the device when it's ready (as indicated on the Help Desk screen).

If you have questions about this process, please contact jennifer.vacek@knoxschools.org. 

Online Payment Portal Option 

To pay school fees online (general school fee, general technolgoy fee, & class fees), click HERE. The online payment portal accepts Visa and Mastercard. Upon completion of payment, please print or screenshot the confirmation page with the order number for your records.

Class of 2017 Commencement Ceremony Photos

Students, Parents, and Guardians of the Class of 2017: Please click HERE to view and order graduation photos.

2017 Summer Reading

Click HERE to view information about Bearden High's Summer Reading expectations. 

Student Government Newsletter

Would you like to receive a newsletter created by students for students?  Click the following link to sign up: Student Government Newsletter