- BAUER-EMERSON PREP ACADEMY SCHOOL PROFILE

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
tlancette@bauer-emerson.org
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