Transcript The Future Begins Today!! Welcome to Burlington Township High School

Welcome to
Burlington Township High School
Parents of the Class of 2015
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“Building for the future, the best is
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The Future Begins Today!!
Orientation Program
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PROGRAM AGENDA
 Welcoming Remarks 
 High School’s Vision 
 Course Selection Process 
 Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular 
 Academic Presentations 
 Q & A Session 
 Building Tours 
MISSION
MissionSTATEMENT
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.
STATEMENT
OF BELIEFS
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
PROFILE
OF THE
GRADUATE
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
Ms. Elena South – 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 Class ------ 76 minutes
Period 2 Class ------ 76 minutes
Period 3 Lunch ----- 36 minutes
Period 4 SRE ------- 36 minutes
Periods 5/6 Class -- 76 minutes
Period 7 Class ------ 76 minutes
Sample Student Schedule
Periods
Semester 1
Semester 2
1
Math
Info Tech
2
H/PE
English
3
Lunch
Lunch
4
SRE
SRE
5/6
Science
Social Studies
7
Art
World Lang.
Credit and Subjects Required
for Graduation:
145 Credits are required for graduation
including 20 credits in each of the following:
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Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education, Health and Safety
Additionally, the Following
Subjects are required for
Graduation:
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United States History I and II
World History
5 Credits of Social Science Elective
10 Credits in World Language
Information Technology I
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 9th 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:
• IAG 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 Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics B
AP United States History
AP World History
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
 Offers students the opportunity to earn
college credits for courses taught at BTHS
 Courses taught by BTHS staff
approved by BCC
2. Internet based classes
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
FAQ’S
• When will scheduling occur?
Students from MS at Springside – Beginning early February
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
Standardized test 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 2010-11
Name _________________
Grade Next Year 9
Career Choice
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
A. Health/Phys. Ed. I
CREDITS
COURSE NAME & CODE
1.25/3.75
A.
B. English I (Hum/ Honors/ CP)
5
B.
C. Math
5
C.
D. Earth and Physical Science (Honors or CP)
5
D.
E. US History I (Hum/ Honors/ CP)
5
E.
0 or 5.0
F
2.5 or 5.0
G.
(Honors/ CP/ A/ B)
F. Lunch/SRE or Music Options
G. Keyboarding or Information Technology I
H. (World Language / Performing Arts)
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I. (Fine Arts / Technology Education)
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Must select three (3) alternate subjects:
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Y.
Z.
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 1st!!
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
CoCurricular
• Sign up during Lunch Periods in
September 2011
•Academic, Service, and Activity
Related Clubs
ATHLETICS
ACADEMICS
•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 9th 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 1st of the
Freshman year – student will not
participate in Freshman athletics
• 19 Years old before September 1st of the
Senior Year – student will not
participate in athletics
ATHLETICS –
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
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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
ATHLETICS
Fall
Winter
Spring
Soccer –
Boys’ & Girls’
Football
Basketball –
Boys’ & Girls’
Wrestling
Track –
Boys’ & Girls’
Baseball
Cross Country –
Boys’ & Girls’
Girls’ Tennis
Bowling
Boys’ & Girls’
Winter Track
Softball
Field Hockey
Cheerleading Activity
Boys’ Tennis
Cheerleading –
Activity
Golf – Co-ed
Spring Musical –
Camelot
• March 25 @ 7:30 pm
• March 26 @ 7:30 pm
• March 27 @ 2:00 pm
• April 1 @ 7:30 pm
• April 2 @ 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
English – Must have 4 years
 Freshman Year –
American Literature I
 CP English I
 Honors English I
 Humanities I
 Honors US History I
 Honors English I
 1800 – 1930’s (Genres)
 Junior Year – British
Literature
 CP English III
 Honors English III
 No Humanities Option
 Sophomore Year –
American Literature II
 Options same as
Freshman Year
 Level II
 1930’s to Present
 Senior Year – World
Literature
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CP English IV
Honors English IV
AP English IV/CAP
No Humanities Option
English Electives – 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Year
 Research Report Writing
 Modern Drama
 Mythology & Folklore
Mathematics Program at BTHS
According to the current state requirements, incoming
Freshmen will be required to pass EOC Algebra 1
assessment to graduate.
Freshmen have three options for Algebra 1:
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Honors
College Prep
A/B
Course sequence: Algebra 1→ Algebra 2→ Geometry→
Trig/Pre-calc or other math to follow.
Students are required to take four math classes.
Mathematics Program at BTHS
* Work closely with the 9th 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. (TI-83+ or
better)
Science- Must have 4 years
Freshman Year
Earth Systems Science
Or
Honors Earth Systems Science
Covers: Introductory concepts in
Earth Systems including
Astronomy, Chemistry,
Geology, and Meteorology
Sophomore Year
Laboratory Biology 1 or
Honors Laboratory Biology1
Covers: Biochemistry, Energy
Transformation, Ecology,
Homeostasis, Heredity, and
Evolution.
Science Electives
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Laboratory Biology II
Laboratory Chemistry
Laboratory Physics I
Laboratory Physics II
Environmental
Science
• Marine Science
• Genetics
• Astronomy
• Anatomy &
Physiology
• Biotechnology &
Forensics
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics
Social Studies
• 9th Grade Year
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– Options:
• CP US History I
• Honors US History I
• Humanities/Honors US
I
• The pathway to Advanced
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Placement US & World
History:
– Honors or Humanities US
I
– Honors or Humanities US
II
10th Grade Year
– Options:
• CP US History II
• Honors US History II
• Humanities/Honors
US II
The pathway to Advanced
Placement US & World
History:
– Honors or Humanities US
I and US II
Social Studies
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11th
•12th Grade Year
Grade Year
–Options:
– Options:
• CP World History
•AP US History
• Honors World History
•AP World History
• The pathway to Advanced
•Electives
Placement US & World History:
– Honors or Humanities US I & •Electives:
–Sociology
II
–American Pop Culture
– Honors World History
–Model Congress
–Psychology
–Current Issues
–Psychology I & II
–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
• A Child Study Team that consists of two
dedicated case managers and a group of
caring teachers
• Services provided in all four major academic
areas: Math, English, Science, History
• Teachers provide services in the formats of
fully mainstreamed, In Class Support, as
well as more restricted environments based
on IEP needs
WORLD LANGUAGES
10 High School Credits (2 semesters)
required for graduation
FRENCH
• Levels 1 though 4
• Honors level 2
• AP Language
GERMAN
• Introduction to German
•Levels 1 through 5
•Honors level 2
SPANISH
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Introduction to Spanish
Levels 1 through 4
Honors level 2
Spanish for Spanish Speakers levels 1 and 2
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
BUSINESS/LIFE SKILLS
COURSE
Information Technology I
Information Technology II
Cooperative Business Education (C.B.E.)
Accounting I-II
Retail Marketing
Hospitality and Tourism
Keyboarding
Internet and Web Page Design
Business Law
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
GRADE
9–12
10–12
12
10–12
9–12
9-12
9–12
10–12
10–12
9–12
11-12
CREDITS
5.0
5.0
15.0
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.0
2.5
2.5
5.0
FAMILY CONSUMER
SCIENCE SKILLS
COURSE
Independent Foods
Culinary Arts I
Culinary Arts II
International Foods
Careers with Children
Community Issues
Parenting
Human Behavior and Development
Independent Living
GRADE
11–12
11–12
11-12
11-12
11–12
11-12
10-12
10–12
11-12
CREDITS
2.5
5.0
5.0
2.5
5.0
5.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
INDUSTRIAL TECH
COURSE
CAD
Architectural Design I
GRADE
9–12
10–12
CREDITS
5.0
5.0
Theater Courses
• Theater I - Introduction to Theater (5 Credits)
(Grades 9-10)
• Musical Theater Workshop (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 -Theater Art Workshop (5 Credits) (Grades 10-12)
• Theater III -Advanced Theater Workshop (5 Credits)
CAP Program qualified (Grades 11 and 12)
• Theater IV -Advanced Theater Seminar (5 Credits)
• American Cinema (5 Credits) (Grades 10-12)
• Independent Study (2.5-5 Credits)
Instrumental Music Courses
• String Orchestra (2.5 Credits per semester)
– Prerequisite: One or more years of experience playing a
string instrument
• Concert Band (2.5 Credits per semester) (Grades 9-12)
• Jazz Band (2.5 Credits per semester) (Grades 9-12)
– Requires acceptance through audition
• Rhythm Workshop (5. 0 Credits) (Grades 9-12)
• Marching Band (co-curricular) (Grades 9-12)
Additional Courses available for Sophomores and above
Music Theory I and II (2.5 Credits each)
Vocal Music Courses
• Vocal Music (5 Credits) (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
• Songwriting Workshop (5 Credits) (Grades 10-12)
• Computer Technology & Music (5 Credits)
(Grades 10-12)
Visual Art Courses
Available to Freshmen
Art I
5.0 Credits
Full Semester
Ceramics I
5. 0 Credits
Full Semester
Decorative and Functional Crafts
2.5 Credits
Quarter Course
Printmaking/Sculpture
2.5 Credits
Quarter Course
Graphic Design I –Adobe Photoshop
5.0 Credits
Full Semester
Graphic Design II – Adobe Illustrator
5.0 Credits
Full Semester
(2nd Semester for Freshmen)
Transition Support
Activities/Programs
• SRE Activities
– HEART Program
– Teen PEP Outreach activities
– Supplemental Support SREs – (Math)
– Media center and computer labs available
– National Honor Society Peer Tutoring – Begins 2nd MP
• Homework Hotline available Tues./Thurs. in the main building media
center (2:15-3:15)
• Late bus – Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:30) for extra help with teachers or
club meetings
Transition Support
Activities/Programs (Con.)
• Transition Group
• PEARLS Group
• SMART Team
• Round Table Discussions – Teen Talk
• Peer Mediators
• 9th Grade Community Day – April