Who do I contact for help? BHS functions on a House system. We have a team of people who only work with freshmen.
Assistant Principal: Mr. Bob Dobbertin
School Counselor: Mr. Alton Rollerson
Social Worker: Ms. Danielle Flikkema
School Psychologist: Mrs. Lauren Gylleck
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Colleen Stevens
What is the difference between College Prep, Honors and Advanced Placement courses?
| College Prep | These are courses that provide instruction to develop skills in reading, reasoning, higher level thinking, computation, laboratory science, and foreign language. They ready students for university and college work, as well as other post-secondary options. | |
| Honors (H) | These are courses that demand high levels of cognitive and problem-solving processes and independent work. A rigorous instructional pace allows for both curricular depth and enrichment. They prepare students for university and college work, as well as future study in Advanced Placement courses. |
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| Advanced Placement (AP) | These are highly challenging courses with expectations that students will work independently and demonstrate high levels of critical and analytical thinking, reading, and writing. The textbooks and materials used are above grade level or at college level. The goal of the course is to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement exam; which may permit a student to receive college credit and/or placement. Beginning in 2016, all Illinois public universities and community colleges must award college credit to students with an AP exam score of 3 or higher. |
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What standardized test scores are used to determine course placement for incoming Freshmen at BHS? We currently use the MAP test. We look at the student’s average from their last 3 administrations.
What are the acceptable MAP scores required for placement in each Math course offered? For Honors math placements we are looking for an average of 90th percentile or greater.
How is teacher recommendation collected and evaluated? BHS Admin reviews the student’s MAP data and current grades and makes an initial placement which is shared with the RMS 8th grade team to review. Teachers at RMS share additional feedback on the student and let BHS know if they believe the placement is accurate. BHS then incorporates that feedback into a revised recommendation for the student.
What prior achievement data is reviewed? And what level of achievement is required for placement in each Math course offered for Freshman students? BHS is looking for students in Algebra or Intermediate Algebra to be earning A’s or at the lowest a very strong/high B when considering an Honors placement. Outside of that range, students have historically not performed well in Honors classes at BHS. When the grade is questionable or borderline, BHS looks deeper at details such as test or quiz averages, with additional weight given to summative/cumulative exams.
What is the block schedule? Students take a total of 8 credits in a school year. Most classes are a semester (about 18 weeks) long. Some classes are term (about 9 weeks) and some classes are year-long. Students have four, 90 minute classes per day.
How many classes do we request? Incoming freshmen will request three credits (five credits are made up of social studies, math, English, PE/Health, and science). Here are the courses that freshmen can request.
How do music classes work? Students will request their music classes (band, choir, orchestra) during the course request process. This is a total of 1 credit (out of the three potential elective credits). Students will be enrolled in their music class every other day for the full year. Music classes typically are balanced with an every other day PE course.
Are World Languages courses required? World Language courses (Spanish or French) are not required for graduation from BHS. Many colleges and universities do have these requirements.
Please contact the freshman house assistant principal Robert.Dobbertin@bps101.net with any questions or concerns.
Welcome Letter From BHS Principal Dr. JoAnne Smith
| Important Dates – Mark your Calendars | ||
| Tuesday, December 3rd | 8:00-8:45 AM | Non-RMS Students’ Parents Informational Meeting at BHS |
| December | RMS Students Receive Core Course Placements and Select Electives | |
| Thursday, January 9th | 6:00-7:30 PM | Class of 2029 Student and Parent Night at BHS Slideshow |
| January 21 | Core Course Placement and Elective Change Deadline | |
| Winter/Spring 2025 | New Family Enrollment and Course Selection | |
| April | Final Opportunity to Request Core Course Placement Change | |
| August 5 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and
1:30 PM-6:00 PM |
Registration Events at BHS |
| August 13 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Frosh Fest – sign up here |
| August 14 | 7:30 AM -2:30 PM | First Day of School |
Questions? Contact Freshman Assistant Principal, Mr. Bob Dobbertin.
Student Enrollment and Registration
Private or Homeschool Registration Information
Non RMS Students’ Parent Meeting Sign Up
Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2029) will receive a personalized form with their core course placements. Freshman course placements (Science, Social Studies, Math and English) were determined by considering the following factors: college readiness skill-level as indicated by your child’s score ranges on MAP tests, current 8th grade course placements, historical data trends, and 8th grade teacher review of recommended placements.
If you would like to request a change to a Core Course (English, Science, Social Studies, Math) please use the QR code on your personalized course placement form or use the link below. Any Elective changes can be communicated directly with your counselor.
All Parents
Freshman Night Parent Information (Coming Soon)
Electives Course Overview Videos
2025-2026 Placement Appeal Request (coming soon)
Q & A for Non-RMS Students and Parents is Tuesday, December 3rd at 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM. This event is targeted for families who did not attend Rotolo Middle School. Mr. Bob Dobbertin, the freshman assistant principal, and Mr. Rollerson, the freshman counselor, will give an overview of the registration process as well as answer any questions that you may have.
Have registration questions? Email the BHS registrar Tina.Boothe@bps101.net or call her extension at 630-937-8631.
Questions? Contact Freshman Counselor, Mr. Alton Rollerson.
BHS has a wide array of athletics and activities. Please check out our current Activity & Athletic Fair page for a listing of our clubs and activities. Freshman Night on January 9, 2025 will include the opportunity to meet many of the club sponsors and athletic coaches in the BHS Field House. Our Activity Director is Ms. Shelby Gajos.
From Our Athletic Department:
The #1 page you want to familiarize yourself with and keep bookmarked is il.8to18.com/batavia.
The above link is the main source of information for Batavia High School Sports. On that page, you will find information for all of our athletic programs. Schedules and results, team rosters, links to team pages, news and announcements, tryout information, photos, IHSA and School links, directions to other schools, and much more! Be sure to review and familiarize yourself with this page!
Each coach may or may not have their own team athletic page, but il.8to18.com/batavia is where you will find the most up-to-date schedules, contest cancellations/reschedules, tryout information, etc.
**Athletic Registration is separate from PowerSchool and a link is sent to you to register your athlete for sports via our own athletic registration website. You must be registered in athletic registration in order to practice, participate or try out for a BHS sport prior to the first day of the sports season.
**A current sports physical is required in order to practice, participate, or tryout for a BHS sport and must be turned in to the athletic office prior to the first day of the sports season. A link to the IHSA sports physical form is on our site. Sports physicals are good for 13 months.
**Athletic Fees are input in PowerSchool once a final roster is submitted to the athletic office from the coach. Do not pay fees in advance for any tryout sports. Some sports may have additional fees besides the normal athletic fee.
The BHS Athletic Department Staff:
David Andrews, Athletic Director – david.andrews@bps101.net, 630-937-8619
Christine Callahan , Athletic Secretary – christine.callahan@bps101.net, 630-937-8633
Jim Nazos, Asst. AD – jim.nazos@bps101.net
Dennis Piron, Asst. AD – dennis.piron@bps101.net
Questions? Please feel free to contact the BHS Athletic Department at 630-937-8614, fax number is 630-937-8602.