Learning Style 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is a Learning Style? it is the way a person best understands, remembers, and processes information. Some people learn better by seeing, others by listening, or by doing and moving. 

How can I determine my learning style? Go to Education Planner and take a Quick Quiz to determine your learning style! 

How can knowing my Learning Style help me on assignments, tests and quizzes? Knowing your learning style can help you study and focus more effectively because you can use strategies that match the way your brain learns best. It also helps you feel more confident and organized when learning new things. 

Once I know my learning style, how can this help me be more successful in the classroom?  See below. 

Visual 

As a visual learner, you understand best through reading, pictures, and visual aids. You remember information by seeing it and may find spoken directions harder to follow.

Tips for success:

• Sit near the front and keep notes or visuals in view.
   

• Use flashcards, color-coding, and diagrams to study.
   

• Write or draw to remember ideas.
   

• Limit noise and distractions when learning.

AUDITORY 

As an auditory learner, you learn best by hearing and speaking. You remember information through sound and understand spoken directions more easily than written ones.

Tips for success:

• Sit where you can clearly hear.
   

• Read and review material out loud.
   

• Record notes or lessons to listen back.
   

• Study by talking through ideas with others.

KINESTHETIC 

As a tactile learner, you learn best by touching, moving, and doing. You remember information through hands-on activities and may find it hard to sit still for long.

Tips for success:

• Learn by building, drawing, or acting things out.
   

• Use movement—walk, stretch, or fidget while studying.
   

• Take short breaks to stay focused.
   

• Use flashcards, tracing, or typing to stay active while learning.

Eagle Period 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is eagle period? Eagle period is like a homeroom in the middle of the day. This is a great time to check your email, get your homework done, work with a peer tutor, etc. 

What should I do during Eagle period? Get help from a peer tutor, catch up on homework, check your email, get help from a teacher, work on projects, go to the library, update your calendar, complete make-up work, read announcements, etc. 

Peer tutoring

Frequently Asked Questions 

When should I get connected with a peer tutor? It's best to get connected with a peer tutor when you are struggling in any of your classes, whether it's because you don't understand certain concepts, or are behind because you were out sick, peer tutors are here to support you! 

How do I get connected with a peer tutor? It's easy, just talk to your Eagle teacher and let them know you would like to see a peer tutor or if you are struggling in math, you can ask your math teacher to sign you up. 

When can I work with a peer tutor? During your Eagle period 

Where are the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade peer tutor rooms? The 6th grade peer tutor room is in Mrs. Lohn's room (rm. 606). The 7th grade peer tutor room is in Mrs. Babcock's room (rm. 701). The 8th grade peer tutor room is in Mrs. Allen's room (rm. 806). 

~Advice from your Peer Tutors ~

coming soon! 

Catch up cafe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catch-Up Cafe? Catch-Up Cafe is an opportunity for you to get caught up during your lunch period. Your teacher will assign you to Catch-Up Cafe if you are behind or did not complete/finish an assignment. 

Where is Catch-Up Cafe held? It is held in the large group room. 

When is Catch-Up Cafe held? During your scheduled lunch time. 

Do I have to attend Catch-Up Cafe if I finished the assignment that I was assigned Catch-Up Cafe for? Yes, unless your teacher tells you otherwise. 

Who is assigned Catch-Up Cafe? Typically students are assigned Catch-Up Cafe if they failed to complete an assignment in class or for homework. Teachers assign Catch-Up Cafe in an effort to get you caught back up. 

Can you attend Catch-Up Cafe if you are not assigned Catch-Up Cafe? Yes, all are welcome! If you are behind and just want some extra time to work, come on in! 

How do I know if I am assigned Catch-Up Cafe? You will need to check your email before your lunch period to see if you are assigned. If you are, you will have an email from either Mrs. Hill or Mr. Eckley. 

What happens if you are assigned Catch-Up Cafe, but do not attend? You will receive a detention, in which you will have two weeks to serve. 

Intervention room

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is the intervention room? A one-on-one peer tutor intervention to help students with missing work and test prep. 

Where is the intervention room? The intervention room is located in room 602. 

Who is placed in the intervention room? Students who have any D's or F's could be recommended to the intervention room. 

What is the purpose of the intervention room? The purpose of the intervention room is to support students who are struggling. The goal is for them to get back on track and return to their regular Eagle period. Each student assigned to the peer tutor room is assigned a peer tutor to help them reach this goal.

tutoring support 

*Feel free to reach out to one of our School Counselors for recommendations or contact one of the BMS teachers below. 

Crystal Lohn 

6th Grade Science teacher 

crystal.lohn@bss.k12.oh.us 

937-848-2141 ext. 3606

Zach Guess 

6th Grade Intervention Specialist 

zach.guess@bss.k12.oh.us

937-848-2141 ext. 3612

Holly Mothersole  

6th and 7th Grade PE Teacher 

holly.mothersole@bss.k12.oh.us

937-848-2141 

Kayla Guess 

8th Grade Stem Teacher

kayla.bruggeman@bss.k12.oh.us

937-848-2141 ext. 3110

Sue Norrod

Special Needs Assistant (Para) 

Licensed to teach/tutor 1st-8th grade students in Reading 

clarenda.norrod@bss.k12.oh.us  

937-848-2141 ext. 3106

Valor Tutoring For Military Students 

valor tutoring

Winter's-Bellbrook Community Library offers free tutoring on Monday and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. They also provide snacks! 

Study Skills Tips

Organization

• Use a Daily Time Management Template to help you map out your evenings to ensure you get all your work done for the next day

• Use an Agenda or a Weekly Agenda Template to keep track of all your assignments, quizzes, and or tests that you have during that week

• Use an Accordion folder to organize all of your materials from each of your classes

Note-taking

• When taking notes, try to focus on writing down key concepts that will remind you of what was talked about in class 

• Use different colored pens and highlighters 

• Create concept Maps 

• Doodling if it helps you to focus 

Reading

• Choose materials that are of interest to you whenever possible 

• Set up a good reading space, free of distractions 

• Journal

• Listen to audiobooks

• Practice, Practice, Practice

• Work with a reading tutor 

Writing

• Practice, Practice, Practice 

• Journaling/free write 

• Use graphic organizers 

• Read like writers and write like readers  

Concentration

• Fidgets that do not make noise 

• Taking notes while the teacher is talking

• Using different colors, doodling if it helps  

Test Preparation

• Concept Mapping 

• Flashcards

• Memory games 

• Quizlet 

• Kahoot 

• Re-reading 

Critical Thinking

• Consider a variety of options and the positive and/or negative consequences of those options 

• Do some research 

• Break the problem down into smaller parts (e.g. what steps will you need to do to solve this problem?) 

Listening

• Fidgets that do not make noise 

• Taking Notes using different colors, doodling if it helps 

• Making eye contact 

• Not talking when the teacher is talking 

What is Social Emotional Learning?

Self-Management

• Managing emotions

• Managing behaviors

• Managing time

Self-awareness

• Recognizing your emotions and values

• Knowing your strengths

• Knowing your challenges

Responsible Decision Making

• Making good decisions

RELATIONSHIPS Skills

• Forming positive relationships

• Conflict resolution skills

• Working well with others

Social Awareness

• Showing empathy toward others

• Understanding others

Additional Resources

Act For Youth

National Junior Honors Society 

Qualifications 

• 3.5 GPA

• Candidates shall then be considered on the basis of citizenship, service, leadership, and character by a committee of faculty.

National Junior Honor Society Selection Process FAQ 2026-27

What is the National Junior Honor Society?

• National Junior Honor Society is an organization that seeks to highlight students who show strength in five areas:  leadership, service, character, citizenship, and scholarship.  At Bellbrook, students who are inducted in the National Honor Society meet as an organization throughout the year and take part in a variety of activities.  They hold fundraisers, volunteer at school events, and create projects or events that help make BMS a better place.

If I am inducted as a 7th grader, what can I expect during my 8th-grade year?

• Expect to give up your Eagle period approximately twice a month (more often if you are elected to an officer position).

• Plan to volunteer at least 2 hours per quarter.  This might be achieved through school opportunities such as peer tutoring, but many members have to look for opportunities themselves in the community.

• Plan to take part in achieving some goal as part of a committee.  You might also be asked to provide leadership as part of your committee.

How do I know if I am eligible for NJHS?

• If you have earned a 3.5 GPA by the end of 3rd Quarter, you will receive an email from Mrs. Crane or Mr. Ferguson letting you know you are eligible.  This will include details of how to pick up the application packet and when it is due.

When should I expect to receive this email?

• Expect this email sometime during the week of March 16, 2026.

Who should I talk to if I have questions about filling out the application?

• Please email Mrs. Crane or Mr. Ferguson with questions.  

When will the application be due?

• Expect applications to be due around April 14. 2026.  They will not be accepted past the due date.

How and when will I be notified about whether I was accepted into NJHS?

• A letter will be mailed to your home after the selection committee has made their final decisions.  Expect this letter 1-2 weeks after the due date of the application. You will also receive an email from Mr. Ferguson or Mrs. Crane.

How is membership determined?

• A team of teachers meets to evaluate applications.  Mr. Ferguson and Mrs. Crane organize the selection committee but do not make the decision as to who gets in and who doesn’t.  

Filling out the application:

Leadership:  

• We are looking for at least one clear example of a time when you have demonstrated leadership. This should be a time when you were put in charge of a group of people and asked to make sure they completed a task.  A good example of leadership is: being in charge of a small group of students at a youth sports camp and teaching them a new skill.  This is NOT an example of leadership:  cheering on my teammates on my soccer team.  We would rather see one good example of you clearly demonstrating leadership amongst your peers than 5 examples of you being a good teammate or sibling.

• The people who sign your leadership experiences should not be your family members.

Service:

• We are looking for at least 14 hours of community service, served between the summer before your 6th-grade year and now.  Peer tutoring or a service project through a church or community organization are good examples.  Helping out around your house or being paid to babysit are not good examples of community service.

• The people who sign your leadership experiences should not be your family members.

Character:

• Keep in mind that detentions, excessive attendance in Catch Up Cafe, and excessive absence will count against you when it comes to character. 

• Teacher feedback is one factor used to determine a student’s eligibility for character.  We will ask your teachers what kind of a student you are in their classrooms.

• Receiving an in school or out of school suspension usually means a student is automatically disqualified from NJHS.

Citizenship:

• Involvement in extracurricular activities is used to determine citizenship.  We like to see members who demonstrate a variety of interests.  We also place value on a mixture of involvement in school activities and out-of-school activities.  For example-- you play a school sport and you are involved in Scouting.

NJHS Leaders 

• Amy Crane amy.crane@bss.k12.oh.us

• Kyle Ferguson kyle.ferguson@bss.k12.oh.us 

Outside Therapy Options 

*Download Local Help (Montgomery county) Now App. This is a great resource/app that helps you find a provider (e.g. support, treatment, housing, employment, etc.). 

Anew Behavior Health ( Diagnostic Assessment, Therapy, Medication Management) 

78 E Franklin Street 

Centerville, Ohio 

(866)-534-2639

Services 

• Provides assessment, individual counseling, group counseling, Psychiatric & medication management and more! 

Susan Davis with Dayton Children's 

1 children's Place 

Dayton, Ohio

(937) 641-4480

Soar Therapeutics

Pam Wessel 

529 East Stroop Road

Kettering, Ohio 

(937) 884-2377

Alex M. Reed 

www.alexismcounseling.com 

Divorce Care for Kids (DC4k) at Fairhaven Church

637 East Whipp Rd. 

Centerville, OH 45459

(937)830-3687

Fair Haven church 

Services

• Provides children 5-12 with an age-appropriate understanding of separation and divorce. The cost of the 13-week program is $15, which includes an activity book. Children will play games, journal, participate in role playing activities, exercise, and more. 

Lender Center ( Psychiatric Hospital) 

4075 Old Western Row Rd., 

Mason, Ohio 45040

(513) 536-4673

lindercenterofhope 

Services 

• Child would be assigned team of Psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers and therapists

• Group therapy is available 

• Treats disorders such as depression, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, addictive and co-occurring psychiatric disorder, anxiety, OCD, Schizophrenia and related conditions, Psychotic disorders, women’s mental health issues

Oak Tree Corner (Center For Grieving Children)

136 Far Hills Ave. 

Dayton, Ohio

(937) 285- 0199

Oaktreecorner@gmail.com

Oaktreecorner

Services

• Free support groups for children ages 3-18 who have experienced a death of someone important in their life 

• Can communicate with peers about the experience and can develop inner strength for healthy living through guidance and support

• Meetings are available in Greene, Montgomery and Warren counties 

• The program is free and available year round 

anewbh

7909 Schatz Pointe Dr. 

Dayton, Ohio 45459

(937) 518-6181

OR

8614 Shepherd Farm Dr. 

West Chester, OH 45069

(513) 666-5451

beckettsprings

Services

• Works with Children and teens ages 5-18

• Treats anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, suicidal ideation, and other mood disorders and substance use disorders 

• Child and Adolescent Program ( children are assessed for placement) 

• Offers a Partial Hospitalization Program and an Intensive Outpatient Program 

Frequently Asked Questions  

What is Google Classroom? 

Google Classroom is an all-in-one platform for teaching and learning. It's an easy-to-use and secure tool that helps educators manage, measure, and enrich learning experiences. Within this platform, teachers post assignments, announcements, rubrics and so much more for students to view and complete. It is a one-stop shop. 

How do I access my child's Google Classroom? 

The best way to access your son or daughter's Google Classroom is to have them login to their account for you. This is helpful because it will allow you to see what they see. Once logged in, you will see all the classes your student is in. If you would like to receive weekly or monthly Google Classroom updates, simply ask your student's teacher to add your email to your student's account.

Within Google Classroom, how do I see what assignments need to be completed each week? 

Every Monday morning, each teacher posts a "Playlist" on their google classroom. This is where all the work your student will complete for the week is posted. 

How often should I look at Google Classroom? 

I would recommend looking at your student's Google Classroom every Monday. I would also recommend printing out all your student's play lists for the week and helping them create a weekly agenda. This will ensure they complete and turn in all of their assignments. 

Parents Guide to Google Classroom

What is Progressbook?

Progressbook lets you view your students grades, homework, schedule, attendance and report card information. You can also use ProgressBook to read your student's class and school news and find calendars and forms so you can keep up-to-date. To create your ProgressBook account, see “Creating an Account.” See video below for support.

How often should I check Progressbook?

At a minimum, once a week.

How do I access Progressbook?

Click this link in order to access Progressbook. Don't have a registration key? Email your student's counselor (emails listed below) and we will provide that for you.

What if I do not know how to use Progressbook?

Progressbook has its own youtube channel. Click here to check out the YouTube video. It has tons of helpful videos to get you started on Progressbook. For example, check out the "How to create a Progressbook account" video that is posted below.

Who do I contact if I am having trouble with my Progressbook account?

Email your student's counselor (emails listed below) and we will provide that for you.

Community Support

Sugarcreek-Bellbrook Community Support Center 

51 S East Street

Bellbrook, Ohio 45305

(937) 848-3810

Programs and Services: 

• Life Skills Education

• Support Groups

• Food Pantry

• Household Necessities

• Social Services Assistance

• Birthday Wishes Program

• Emergency Clothing

• School Supplies

• Holiday Assistance​

• Fellowship Opportunities

South Community - Positive Health Options 

3095 Kettering Blvd. 

Moraine, Ohio 45439

(937) 534-1308)

Programs and Services:

• Children Matter Program 

• Focus on Children

• Community Psychiatric Support

• School Programs

• Foster Care

• Youth Positive Health Day Treatment Program

• Learning Independence and Family Empowerment Program (LIFE)

• Equine Assisted Therapy

Beckett Springs 

8614 Shepherd Farm Drive

West Chester, OH 45069

513-525-5024

Service and Programs: 

• Emergency Mental Health Services

• Inpatient Mental Health Treatment

• Outpatient Mental Health Treatment*

  • Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)*

  • Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)*

• Child and Adolescent Program 

6th Grade Course 

• Core Classes: English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science ( In addition, some inclusion classes, labs and advanced classes are offered)

• Elective Choices: Band, Choir or General Music  (all three electives rotate with Physical Education)

• Encore Classes: Health, Digital Literacy, Art --- All students

7th Grade Courses 

• Core Classes: English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science ( In addition, some inclusion classes, labs and advanced classes are offered)

• Elective Choices: Band, Choir or the elective rotation which includes: Art, Eagle Outreach and Flight (STEM)

• Encore Classes: Health, Physical Education, Automation and Robotics (STEM) --- All students

8th Grade Courses 

• Core Classes: English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science ( In addition, some inclusion classes, labs and advanced classes are offered)

• Elective Choices:  Band, Choir, or the elective rotation which includes: Food and Fitness, Medical Detectives (STEM), Digital Literacy

• Encore Classes: Physical Education, Home Ec, Design and Modeling (STEM)  -- All students