School District of Brown Deer - High School Counseling

Check out our 2023-2024 course descriptions here

Brown Deer High School is a 9 – 12 grade educational facility which focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum. We offer the opportunity for all students to be successful in post high school careers.

Courses:

BDHS provides a scheduling process with a four-year sequence which builds a sturdy foundation that can be used for a successful post-secondary education and/or career. Students are able to take courses based on their interests and possible career pathways. To review high school pathway courses, please refer to our high school curriculum guide.

Schedule:

Brown Deer High School follows a block schedule. Students have 8 classes per semester with four - 94 minute classes per day.

Graduation Requirements:

Students must earn a total of 25.0 credits at a minimum in order to graduate. Most students will acquire additional credits in areas of their interest. The required credits can be reviewed here: Credit Requirements for Graduation

Grading:

The grading system adopted in January 2022, was designed to communicate student performance, while at the same time reduce any inequities related to instructional access with our students.

Grade Level Reminders:

9th Grade

Focus on your classes, do your best, and reach out to teachers and counselors as needed! Your final grades as a freshman will be listed on your high school transcript and used to determine your Grade Point Average (GPA) and class rank.

Counselors meet with freshmen to discuss the 16 career clusters along with creating a 4-year plan for classes.

10th Grade

Counselors meet with sophomores to review transcripts, discuss post-secondary goals, talk about college entrance requirements, and prepare for future years. This is a great opportunity for students to start their post-secondary planning.

Start thinking about the ACT. Students will take the ACT at BDHS during junior year. All sophomores can start preparing this year with Methodize - BDHS students have free access online through Xello.
Xello Methodize Handout.

11th Grade

Counselors meet with each junior and their parents to discuss current high school progress as well as future goals.

All juniors take the statewide ACT in March at BDHS.
Preparing for the ACT Handout.

Xello Methodize Handout.

12th Grade

Whether you are preparing for college, the military, an apprenticeship, or something else - now is the time to plan for next year! All seniors planning on attending college should submit college applications, create their FSA ID (do this step before the FAFSA application), and then fill out the FAFSA application (studentaid.gov).

Student Weekly Announcements!

Brown Deer High School provides weekly announcements for students and families to stay up to date with the latest happenings. Announcements will include calendars, high school events, deadlines and more. Check out our announcements today!

Suicide/Crisis Hotline

- National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HOME to 741741
- Milwaukee Crisis Line 1-414-257-7222

CTE High School Offerings

The School District of Brown Deer offers Career Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school level. These programs are designed to prepare students for a broad range of employment and post secondary educational opportunities. Programs are available to students who are interested in learning more about business and trades industries.

For more information visit our CTE High School Offerings Page.

Counseling Department

Katie Allen

HS Counselor, Grades 9 - 12 students with last names A - L

414-371-6707

kallen@browndeerschools.com

Meghan Spaude

HS Counselor, Grades 9-12 students with last names M-Z

414-371-7031

mspaude@browndeerschools.com

Tamila Pruefer

Social Worker

414-371-7033

tpruefer@browndeerschools.com

Rebecca Thiesfeldt

School Psychologist

414-371-6714

rthiesfeldt@browndeerschools.com

Kelly Bartow

Administrative Assistant to Counseling Department

414-371-7026

kbartow@browndeerschools.com