Belleville Mennonite School Early Childhood Education

Pre-school, and Kindergarten Programs

Mrs. Ethel Zook, Preschool Director
Mifflin County PreK

Belleville Mennonite School's Early Childhood Education programs include Preschool, Kindergarten. These programs provide opportunity for the young child to grow socially, mentally, physically, and spiritually even as Christ did when He walked as a child on earth. These early learners experience many new things that include:

• Adapting to a group
• Appreciation for the efforts and accomplishments of others
• Responsibility
• Increased vocabulary
• Understanding numbers as they arise in natural situations
• God is love and love is the best way to live

Belleville Mennonite School Elementary Program - Grades 1 - 3

Mrs. Glenna Young, Elementary School Principal

Belleville Mennonite School's Primary Program builds on those skills taught in the school's early childhood environment. A large portion of each day focuses on reading and math skills. Each child is a special part of the educational process. The classroom teacher strives to help each student develop his/her full potential for learning both academically and spiritually.

Belleville Mennonite School Elementary Education Program - Grades 4 - 5

Mrs. Glenna Young, Elementary School Principal

Belleville Mennonite School's Intermediate grades will challenge the student to gain independence in learning. Each student will be asked to take on more responsibility for his/her academic, social, and spiritual growth.

Belleville Mennonite School Middle School Program 6-8

Mrs. Glenna Young, Middle School Principal

"Middle School is a place where the concrete starts to harden..." Chaka Fattah

Middle School at Belleville Mennonite serves as a bridge between elementary and high school. Tremendous change occurs during these years in the lives of middle school students. One BMS goal during these years is to help each student to realize he/she is a unique individual created by the Master Creator.

Belleville Mennonite High School 9-12

Mr. Wayne Bond, High School Principal

Foundation Studies, a unique cross-discipline program of courses required of all high school students; provides an interactive, hands-on experience linked to the mission statement of the school.

AP and Honors* programs available in the High School.
Mrs. Evelyn Suydam, head of the honors program

*Honors students are required to do extra projects which involve more critical thinking.

Freshmen Courses

Courses for freshmen at Belleville Mennonite High School include:

English 9	Algebra I	Personal Development
World History I	NT Survey	Spanish I
Earth Science	Computer Apps I	Phys Ed
Elective

Sophomore Courses

Courses for sophomore students at Belleville Mennonite High School include:

English 10	Algebra II	Phys Ed
World History II	OT Survey	Electives
Biology	Communications	Computer Apps 2

Junior Class Courses

Courses for junior class students at Belleville Mennonite High School include:

English II	Church Hist/Doc	Phys Ed
American History I	Geometry	Electives
Chemistry	Social Issues

Senior Courses

Courses for seniors at Belleville Mennonite High School include:

English 12	Advanced Math	Phys Ed
Gov/Amer History II	Christian Discipleship	Electives
Physics	Senior Seminar

Sports and Athletics

Belleville Mennonite School Athletics Program includes:

• Field Hockey - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Junior High and Elementary
• Soccer - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Junior High and Elementary
• Basketball - Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Junior High
• Basketball - Boys Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Junior High

Belleville Mennonite School Music and Concert Choir

Mr. Dan Marasco, Middle School and High School

"I will sing of mercy and justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing praises. Psalm 101:1

The mission of the Music Program at Belleville Mennonite School is to:

• Help students grow in praise, worship, and understanding of God through the gift of music
• Help students understand and perform music skills in order to enjoy and share the gift of music

Belleville Mennonite School

Community Life

Belleville Mennonite School provides opportunities for families and friends to fellowship and promote BMS in a variety of ways including:

• Pastor's Appreciation Day
• Grandparents Day
• Faith Promise Dinner
• BMS Public Auction
• Drama - Elementary, Middle School and High School
• Choir Concerts

"We Help You Build a Strong Foundation"