Benson High Freshman Academy
A team approach that develops a sense of community, demonstrates a strong commitment to student achievement and creates future leaders for Benson and beyond. The Freshman Academy fosters exploration for post-secondary pursuits by focusing on skills such as technology, career exploration, self-reflection and accountability.
Required Academy Class:
- Freshman Seminar
Required Core Classes:
- English 1-2 (H)
- U.S. History 1-2 (H) (AP)
- Physical Science 1-2 (H) or H. Medical Biology
- Math
Suggested Elective Classes:
- Band
- Orchestra
- Chorus
- Drama 1-2
- French (H)
- Spanish (H)
- Spanish for Spanish Speakers
- PE 1-2
- Journalism 1-2 (H)
- Digital Journalism 1
- Photo Journalism 1
- Art 1-2
- Pottery 1-2
- Tech Exploration
- JROTC/LET 1
Early Academy Classes:
Students may enroll in the first academy class of a pathway beginning their freshman year with parent and counselor approval.
- Culinary 1-2
- Computer Graphic Design 1-2
- Foundations of Healthcare 1-2
- Honors High School of Business
- Intro to Construction 1-2
Suggested Involvement:
- Plays
- Musicals
- Student-Led Clubs & Activities
- Partnership4Kids
- Upward Bound
- Thrive
- MTJava
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Dance Team
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Experiences Beyond the Classroom:
- Career Fair
- Field Trips with Industry Partners
- Guest Speakers
- Respect Retreat
Honors and Advanced Placement Opportunities:
- Honors Geometry 1-2
- Honors Algebra 1-2
- Honors Medical Biology
- Honors Physical Science
- Honors Journalism
- Honors U.S. History
- AP U.S. History
- Honors and AP Music Theory
- Honors Spanish
- Honors French
2022-23 Academy Advisory Board Industry Partners:
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Youth Frontiers
- Urban League
- Gallup
- Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
- Metropolitan Community College
- National Career Academy Coalition