Dear Parent(s),

Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.

For a better future of our city, schools, and students , please click on the link now and fill out the census. It only takes a few minutes from your time to make a difference.

Complete the Census application here: 

https://my2020census.gov/

Sincerely,

The Staff of the Michael Berry Career Center

Check here for scholarships available to MBCC students pursuing their CTE studies after high school:

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/

Parents. Please complete the survey below from the School ReOpen Committee. For translation assistance, you may call 313-580-2532 Monday June 8th through Friday June 12th 8:30a.m. through 4:30p.m.   Thank you! 

School ReOpen Committee Parent Survey #1 https://forms.gle/DNx3eN8hcRpXsfSs5

School ReOpen Committee Parent Survey #1 

https://forms.gle/DNx3eN8hcRpXsfSs5

For translation assistance, parents may call 313-580-2532 Monday June 8th through Friday June 12th 8:30a.m. through 4:30p.m.

Students and Parents. As part of the Dearborn Continuity of Learning Plan, students were graded for Remote Learning work assigned since the March 13th shutdown. Further information and the Appeals Process are in the document below.

Next year we are offering TWO sections of AP Economics for students who want a little challenge and are willing to do the “college level” work (and get graded on a 5-point scale). It is offered 3rd hour in the AM and 4th hour in the PM (perfect for students who have 3 AM classes and a 5th/6th hour CoOp or Dual Enrollment). If you think you might be interested, email Dr. Bayerl (bayerlj@dearbornschools.org) ASAP to see if we can make it work on your schedule. Course descriptions are below

AP MACROECONOMICS (Social Studies Elective)

AP Macroeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination; it also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts

AP MICROECONOMICS (Social Studies Elective)

AP Microeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts

I am currently working on the 2020-2021 MBCC schedule. If you have NOT done your course requests for next year yet, please email your counselor (and copy me) ASAP so we can save you a space in the class you want!

Welcome students and parents! Even though our building is closed, the learning continues. Our governor and legislature has required we transition to an online “remote learning” plan for the remainder of the school year. Our plan has been submitted to the county and accepted…and starts TODAY! I’ve posted the details below, and attached a handy copy you can print out, but the staff at MBCC thought it would be fun to share this fun little video with you outlining the basics. Hope to “see” you all soon! We miss you!

For the remainder of the 2019-2020 School Year (ending June 11, 2020), the MBCC Teachers will…

• Check their district email a minimum of once daily and responding within 24 hours to questions from students, parents and the community
  • A directory of staff emails can be found at https://berry.dearbornschools.org/contact-us/
• Update their classroom blog(s) every Monday with their plan for the week including
  • Schedule and instructions for two required remote learning lessons
  • Schedule and instructions for office hours for student/parent questions
  • Some teacher may post assignments in advance here.
  • A directory of staff blogs can be found at https://berry.dearbornschools.org/contact-us/
• Create and present two (2) live/recorded lessons per week for each class.
  • Schedule and instructions for joining can be found on teachers blog.
  • Students are required to attend a minimum of 60% of these sessions to earn credit for the class and must attend 75% or more to earn a grade of “A” for the semester.
  • Staff will assign at least two (2) assignments per week that students must complete and submit to teacher for grading.  Students are required to earn a minimum of 60% of on these assignments to earn credit for the class and must earn 75% or more to earn a grade of “A” for the semester.
  • Students who can not attend the scheduled “live” sessions due to conflicting events can participate in the recorded session.  Must do this within 24 hours.   
• Feedback must be provided and grades entered in MiStar.
  • Student participation and assignment grades will be posted in MiStar (Parent/Student Connect) so you can track your progress
• Post and participate in “office hours”
  • Teachers will be available “live” a minimum of one hour per week to answer parent and student questions.  See individual teacher’s blogs for schedule and contact method.
  • Remember, teachers are monitoring school email all week as well. 
• Teachers are required to make “live” contact with students every week.  If you students are attending the remote learning lessons, they will meet that requirement.  If not, teachers will be using a variety of methods to reach out to students (online hangouts/chats, email, phone, etc.)
• If students are still not participating, MBCC and High School intervention teams will contact students and/or parents. 
• Translation Services, access to a chromebook and assistance with internet access are available to families in need.  Contact the students’ high school for information.