Transcript Welcome to Burlington Township High School Class of 2011
S C H O O L H I G H
Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2017 “The Future Begins Today!”
O P E N H O U S E
PROGRAM AGENDA
Welcoming Remarks High School’s Vision Course Selection Process Student Services Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular Academic Presentations Q & A Session Building Tours
Mission Statement
The Burlington Township School District will develop the intellectual, creative, and social potential of each child through an active partnership with all members of the community.
Mission Statement
We Believe ... That all students learn based on their individual styles That the school community establishes a safe, secure, and positive climate That mutual respect and appreciation of diversity enriches a community
Mission Statement
The BTHS graduate will: Show respect towards self and others in a personal and professional environment Think critically in order to adapt and apply knowledge to new situations Be an effective communicator Have knowledge of emerging technologies Participate productively and ethically as a member of our democratic society
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. James Mills – Director
Mrs. Heidi Roman- Grade 9 A-Z Mrs. Cindy Marzilli – A-Ek Mr. Troy Scott – El-La Mrs. Lara Webb– Le-Rh Mrs. Linda Porter – Ri-Z
The Intensive Block Model
The 4 X 4 semesterized block allows students to take 4 courses per semester.
Students attend 4 seventy-six minute classes each day.
Instructional Schedule
Period 1/2 Class ------ 76 minutes Period 3/4 Class ------ 76 minutes Period 5 Lunch ----- 36 minutes Period 6 Advisory --- 36 minutes Periods 7/8 Class -- 76 minutes Period 9/10 Class ------ 76 minutes
Sample Student Schedule
Periods 1/2 3/4 5 6 7/8 9/10 Semester 1 Math H/PE Lunch Advisory Science Art Semester 2 Tech. and Financial Lit.
English Advisory Lunch Social Studies World Lang.
Credit and Subjects Required for Graduation:
145 Credits are required for graduation including 20 credits in each of the following: Language Arts Mathematics Science Physical Education, Health and Safety
Additionally, the Following Subjects are required for Graduation:
United States History I and II World History 10 Credits in World Language 5 credits in Technology and Financial Literacy 5 Credits in Visual and Performing Arts 5 Credits in Career Education, Consumer, Family and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical Education
Middle School Equivalency Courses
Students who have taken a High School Equivalent Math or World Language course may receive High School credit for those courses, BUT grades in courses taken prior to 9 th grade are currently not used in the calculation of a student’s GPA.
Courses from the Middle School at Springside that are High School Equivalent courses are:
Algebra I
Spanish I
French I
German I
Opportunities for Course Advancement AP Program AP English Literature AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature AP French AP Gov’t and Politics AP German AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics B AP United States History AP World History AP Psychology AP Computer Science Option 2 Program Seniors who are on target to meet all graduation requirements have the opportunity to take a reduced course load in order to participate in a volunteer or career internship or take college courses off campus through the Option 2 program
Additional Opportunities to Earn College Credits
1 . College Acceleration Program (CAP) (through BCC) 2.
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Offers students the opportunity to earn college credits for courses taught at BTHS BTHS curriculum and instructor must be approved by BCC- tuition at a reduced rate (2012-13- $150 for a 3-4 credit course) College courses taught by college professors on our campus during the regular school day (2012-13- Intro. to Criminal Justice, American Sign Language, and Intro to Dance Internet-based courses
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
FAQ’S When will scheduling occur?
Students from MS at Springside – Beginning early February MS at Springside parents who would like to participate in the scheduling meeting should contact the Middle School Counseling Office at (609) 699-4021ext. 4015 by Feb. 1 st . Parents of private school students should contact the High School Counseling Office to make a scheduling appointment (609) 387-1713, and dial “5” for the counseling office after Feb. 15th Where will scheduling occur?
MS at Springside students will be scheduled at the Middle School Private School students will be scheduled at the High School
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
How is the schedule determined?
Classroom performance Teacher recommendations NJASK Results Parental and student feedback How will I know when my child has been scheduled?
Each student will be asked to bring home a completed class schedule form to be signed by parent/guardian
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2013-14 Name _________________ Grade Next Year 9
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE CREDITS COURSE NAME & CODE
A. Health/Phys. Ed. I B. English I (Humanities/CP) C. Math (Honors/ CP/ A/ B) D. Environmental Science (Honors or CP) E. US History I (Humanities/CP) F. Lunch plus Advisory or Music Options G. 15 credits in electives in the following areas (World Language / Performing Arts) (Fine Arts / Tech and Financial Literacy) Must select 3 alternate electives H.
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THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
Once my child’s signed scheduled form has been returned can changes still be made in their schedule?
Changes in a student’s schedule can be made at any time up until August 1
st
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Our Door Is Always Open!
ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES
Physical Activity is the Law of Life.
Without it, any degree of health worthy of its name is impossible.
Bernard McFadden, 1911
Co Curricular
• Sign up during Lunch Periods in September 2013 • Academic, Service, and Activity Related Clubs
ATHLETICS
ACADEMICS
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Eligible for Semester One
• Completed 30 Credits and attained a GPA of 2.0 or higher from the previous year (does not apply to incoming 9 th grade students.) •
Eligible for Semester Two
• Completed 15 Credits and attained a GPA of 2.0 or higher from semester one
ATHLETICS – AGE QUALIFICATIONS
• 16 Years old before September 1 st of the Freshman year – student will not participate in Freshman athletics • 19 Years old before September 1 st of the Senior Year – student will not participate in athletics
ATHLETICS – OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Physical from your family physician Signed Permission slip NJSIAA Steroid Testing Form NJSIAA Concussion Acknowledgement Form Abide by the signed athletic contract & team rules On the Student in Good Standing List
Fall Soccer – Boys’ & Girls’ Football Cross Country – Boys’ & Girls’ Girls’ Tennis Field Hockey Cheerleading – Activity
ATHLETICS
Winter Basketball – Boys’ & Girls’ Wrestling Bowling Boys’ & Girls’ Winter Track Cheerleading Activity Spring Track – Boys’ & Girls’ Baseball Softball Golf – Co-ed Boys’ Tennis
Spring Musical
• March 15 @ 7:30 pm • March 16 @ 7:30 pm • March 17 @ 2:00 pm • March 22 @ 7:30 pm • March 23 @ 7:30 pm • Order tickets at: – [email protected]
Senior Trip Information
You can earn money towards your son/daughter’s Senior Class Trip by purchasing Food Gift Certificates from the Athletic Office You may purchase Food Gift Certificates for Shoprite, Pathmark, or ACME You earn $4.00 for every $100.00 you purchase.
Order online: Go to the Athletics Web Site to order your certificates
Freshman Year
– (Genres) CP English I Humanities I Honors US History I Honors English I
Junior Year
(Genre s) –
English –
Must have 4 years
Sophomore Year
(Genres) CP English II Humanities II – CP English III Honors English III No Humanities Option
Senior Year
– (Genres) CP English IV Honors English IV AP English IV No Humanities Option
English Electives – offered 10-12
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Creative Writing on the Web Graphic Novels in the Classroom Young Adult Literature on Film
Supplemental English Courses
English Composition I- fall semester English Composition II- fall quarter English Composition III- fall quarter E.O.E.- Senior year partially proficient HSPA students
Mathematics Program at BTH
S Freshmen have four options for Algebra 1: – Honors Algebra 1 – College Prep Algebra 1 – Algebra 1 – A/B Algebra 1 Course sequence: Algebra 1→ Algebra 2→ Geometry→College Math/Pre-calc/Statistics or other math to follow.
Students are required to take four math classes.
Mathematics Program at BTHS
Work closely with the 9 th grade Counselor, Ms. Roman, and your child, when choosing courses. Determine the highest level Math course you would like to complete to best prepare for post-secondary plans.
We highly recommend that each student have their own graphing calculator. (Currently using TI Nspire for Alg II and higher)
Science
Freshman Year
Environmental Science or Honors Environmental Science » Environmental issues, Ecological Principles, Pollution, Resources, Earth Systems and Biodiversity
Sophomore Year
Laboratory Biology 1 or Honors Laboratory Biology1 » Biochemistry, Energy Transformation, Ecology, Homeostasis, Heredity, and Evolution.
Science Electives
Laboratory Biology II Laboratory Chemistry Laboratory Physics I Laboratory Physics II Applied Scientific Concepts Marine Science Genetics Astronomy Anatomy & Physiology Biotechnology & Forensics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics
Social Studies
9 th Grade Year
– Options: » CP US History I » Humanities/Honors US I The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government and AP Psychology: – Humanities/Honors US History I and II
10 th Grade Year
– Options: » CP US History II » Humanities/Honors US II A P U.S. Government and Politics is open to 10 th graders
Social Studies
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12 th Grade Year 11 th Grade Year
– Options: » CP World History » Honors World History – A P courses are options for students in grade 11 or 12 The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government and AP Psychology: – Humanities US I & II – Honors World History –Options: •AP US History •AP World History •AP U.S. Government and Politics •AP Psychology •Electives •Electives: –Sociology –American Pop Culture –Model Congress –Psychology –Practical Application of the Law –Psychology I –Introduction to African American Studies
Health and Physical Education
Health: 22 days 1.25 credits Topics covered: Lifestyle Choices Driver’s Education Human Sexuality First Aid/CPR Physical Education: 66 days 3.75 credits Main topics covered: Fitness Cooperative Learning Team Sports Individual and Dual Sports
Health and Physical Education
Peer Leadership Program- 10 credits Junior and Senior year elective Student are trained to become peer educators Topics include: – bullying – harassment – teen sexual health issues
Special Education
Goal of the High School is: To provide services in the least restrictive environment based on individual needs.
To include students in as many regular education programs as possible.
To create programs that promote success as students move to less restrictive environments.
Programs
Child Study Team that consists of two dedicated case managers and a group of caring teachers working in conjunction with parents/guardians in order to create and implement individualized programs to best meet the needs of the student.
Teachers provide services in the general education classes as co-teachers with the content specialist, as well in a more restrictive environment with smaller class sizes based on IEP needs.
WORLD LANGUAGES
10 High School Credits (2 semesters) required for graduation
FRENCH
Levels 1 though 4 Honors level 2 AP French Language and Culture
GERMAN
•Levels 1 through 5 •Honors level 2 •*AP German Language and Culture (proposed)
SPANISH
Introduction to Spanish Levels 1 through 4 Honors level 2 Spanish for Spanish Speakers levels 1 and 2 AP Spanish Language and Culture AP Spanish Literature
BUSINESS/LIFE SKILLS COURSE GRADE
Technology and Financial Literacy Advanced Spreadsheet and Database Applications Career, Business, and Vocational Experience Accounting I-II Retail Marketing Hospitality and Tourism Keyboarding Internet and Web Page Design Business Law Marketing Personal Finance Advertising Entrepreneurship (CAP credit available) 9–12 10–12 12 10–12 9–12 9-12 9–12 10–12 10–12 9–12 9–12 9-12 11-12
CREDITS
5.0
5.0
15.0
5.0
2.5
2.5
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5.0
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
5.0
FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE SKILLS COURSE GRADE CREDITS
Independent Foods Culinary Arts I Culinary Arts II International Foods 11–12 11–12 11-12 11-12 2.5
5.0
5.0
2.5
Careers with Children Community Issues Parenting Human Behavior and Development 11–12 11-12 10-12 10–12 5.0
5.0
2.5
2.5
Independent Living 11-12 2.5
COURSE
CAD
INDUSTRIAL TECH GRADE
9–12
CREDITS
5.0
Theater Courses
Theater I
(5 credits) (Grades 9-10)
Musical Theater Workshop I
(5 credits) (Grades 9-12 )
Technical Theater I
(5 credits) (Grades 9-12)
Fall and Spring Shows
(Co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9-12)
Additional Courses available for Sophomores and above
Theater II ( 5 credits) (Grades 10-12)
Honors Course
Theater III (5 credits) (Grades 11-12)
CAP Course
Theater IV (5 credits) (Grades 11-12) Musical Theater Workshop II and III (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)
CAP Course CAP Course
American Cinema (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)
CAP Course
Technical Theater II (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)
CAP credit pending .
Theater Independent Study (2.5-5 credits)
Instrumental Music Courses
String Orchestra
(Grades 9-12) (2.5 credits per semester) (5 credits)
Prerequisite:
One or more years of experience playing a string instrument.
Concert Band
(2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12)
Introduction to Instrumental Music
(Grades 9-12) You can select any instrument.
(5 credits)
Jazz Ensemble
(2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12)
CAP Credit Pending
Rhythm Workshop
(5 credits) (Grades 9-12)
Music Theory I and II
(2.5 credits each) (Grades 9-12)
Marching Band and Jazz Band
(co-curricular) (Grades 9-12)
Vocal Music Courses
Vocal Music
(2.5 credits a semester) (Grades 9-12)
Advanced Vocal Technique
– (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)
(available for Freshmen with teacher approval)
BTHS Jazz Singers
(co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9-12)
Additional Courses available for Sophomores and above
Chorus II (2.5 credits a semester) (Grades10-12)
Honors Course
Songwriting Workshop (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Computer Technology & Music (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)
DANCE Course
Intro to Dance
(5 Credits) (Grades 9-12)
Offered through BCC earning 3 college credits
Visual Arts Courses
Art I
(5 credits) (Grades 9-12)
Decorative/Functional Crafts
(2.5 credits) (Grades 9-12)
Printmaking/Sculpture
(2.5 credits) (Grades 9-12)
Graphic Design I
- Adobe Photoshop (5 credits)(Grades 9-12)
There are a limited amount of seats for freshmen with approval of their 8 th grade computer teacher.
Additional Courses available for Sophomores and above
Art II, III and IV (5 credits) (Grades10-12) Ceramics I, II, III and IV (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)
Ceramics II is a CAP course
Graphic Design II – Illustrator (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)
CAP Course
Digital Imaging (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Fashion Illustration (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)
Transition Support Activities/Programs
Advisory Activities HEART Program Peer Leadership Outreach activities Supplemental Support Advisory Classes – (Math & English) Media center and computer labs available National Honor Society Peer Tutoring – Begins 2nd MP Homework Hotline available Tues. and Thurs. in the main building media center (2:15-3:15) Late bus – Tues. and Thurs (3:30) for extra help with teachers or club meetings
Transition Support Activities/Programs (Con.)
Transition Group New Student Meetings Peer Mentoring Round Table Discussions – Teen Talk 9th Grade Community Service Day – April Making High School Count Naviance Career and College Search
An 8 th Grade student program on the scheduling process will be held at the Middle School on: Tuesday February 5 th Wednesday February 6 th During the school day.