About Our School:
Last year Bisbee High School was named by US News and World Report as one of America’s
Best High Schools- winning a Bronze Medal. BHS was one of only 9% of high schools in Arizona
to be recognized and only one of two schools in Cochise Country to win this prestigious award.
At Bisbee High School we have highly qualified teachers in all of the core subject areas of
English, Math, Social Studies and Science. At Bisbee High School we offer a full range of elective
offering in all of the Fine Arts with Art, Drama, Band and Choir.
This year with our 4 day school week, we are able to offer to our student’s special electives
in the areas of social studies and English and continuing quality Career and Technical Education courses.
At Bisbee High School we pride ourselves on being a Puma. Our positive behavior program is founded on
the “3 R’s of a Puma.”
- Respect: A Puma shows respect for themselves and others
- Responsibility: A Puma takes responsibility for their behavior and education.
- Rigor: A Puma show rigor in their education by actively engaging in their learning, studies, and assignments.
Bisbee High School takes great pride in all of our sports programs and extra-curricular programs. Even
with all of the budget cuts and economic restrains placed upon schools this year, Bisbee High School
continues to offer year round sports .This year our goal is to have all students to be an active participant
in at least one sport ,club or organization.
Parents, you are welcome to visit anytime and see for yourselves what a great school Bisbee High School is !
PUMA PRIDE!!!
Message from the Principal
August 13,2009
Dear Pumas and Puma Parents,
Welcome back to school! With the start of the 4 day School week this
year, there are many changes for everyone to experience. The staff at Bisbee
High School is devoted to assist all of our students to adapt to the 4 day
school. It is our intent to make Bisbee High School a place where all students
will feel welcome, feel safe, and feel that they are being provided a quality education.
I have had several meeting with the new Bisbee High School Dean of Students & Athletic
Director Mr. Mike Bunnell in regards to athletics and overall school safety.
Student Handbook changes that will go into effect for 2009/2010 that apply to athletics
and school safety that all students and their parents need to be aware of are:
- In order for a student to participate in AIA programs, he/she must be enrolled
in at least 5 credit bearing classes(Senior only need 4) , must have
a GRADE AVERAGE OF 70% OR BETTER in all classes being attempted. It was felt
that our athletes needed to maintain at least a “C” average to be an active participant
in extra-curricular activities.
- Closed Campus: Only SENIORS with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and
are on track to graduation will be allowed to leave campus at lunch. All other underclassmen
are required to remain on campus as Bisbee High School is a “Closed Campus.” A “Closed Campus”
requires that students remain at school all school day unless checked out of school by a parent or guardian.
- Lockers will be assigned to students by grade to specific areas of the school.
By assigning student lockers to specific areas of the school the school can better monitor
lockers as schools are expected to do periodic locker searches as part of being Safe and Drug Free.
- Cell phones must remain hidden and silent during scheduled class periods and passing period.
Students found to be in violation of this policy will forfeit the electronic device in question to the
administration for a period of 5 school days for a first offense.
Bisbee High School welcomes to our staff Dr. Dean Anderson (Choral Director) Mr. Steve Barr (Physics & Chemistry),
Mr. Bill Sullivan (Special Education), Mrs. Gail Farmer (Special Education), Mr. Todd Welch (Algebra) and
Mr. Allen Wright (Academic Counselor).
PUMA PRIDE!!!
Jim Phillips, Principal
Vision:
Bisbee High School graduates possess critical and creative thinking abilities, a technology driven
entrepreneurial spirit, and a clear understanding of the global community because they will:
- Complete a Senior Project
- Complete a college/technology school preparatory curriculum
- Meet Arizona Academic Scholars criteria
School Improvement Goals 2009/2020:
- Aims Intervention Programs designed to assist identified students in meeting the AIMS test requirements
in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Arizona Academic Scholars program development for graduating seniors to be honored at graduation for
meeting Arizona Academic Scholars criteria.
- To define, develop, implement and monitor results of a Senior Culminating Project which will encompass
cross-curricular activities, a written research report, career directed and presented.
- Education & Career Action Plan for all students beginning in their freshmen year that is revised annually
to ensure all students meet state academic standards as well as their personal education and career goals.
