Boyertown Area Senior High School CLASS OF 2020

Boyertown Area Senior High School CLASS OF 2020

What We Know Today… • • • In order to compete in a 21 st century global economy, Pennsylvania needs a highly-educated and proficient workforce. The current year’s U. S. workforce is facing a shortage of 12 million qualified workers for the fastest-growing job sectors including engineering, health care and computer technology. (U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) This will make it imperative that all students both enrolled and out of school - have the skills and education to meet this shortage.

How do we get students to think about their future? n n n Career Portfolio Berks Business Education Coalition Visit Bear Essentials School Counselor Classroom Presentations and Individual Conferences Availability of Rigorous Coursework (AP, Concurrent, Honors) Standardized Testing and Results

Career Portfolio Requirements Grade 9 - resume builder n Grade 10 - post-secondary education/training investigation, personal planning/goal setting, career investigation, BBEC visit, Digital Driver’s License (DDL) n Grade 11 - job shadowing, DDL n Grade 12 - portfolio presentation, DDL *Portfolio details are located on BASH web site. n

Berks Business Education Coalition Career Visit All Sophomores will visit a local business during the first quarter of the school year n The purpose is to acquaint students with the factors employers consider when hiring (communication skills, attitude, computer literacy, reputation, school performance) n Alcon, Met Ed, Pottstown Medical Center, Sealstrip, Brentwood Industries and more n

Bear Essentials n. Be Respectful n. Be Responsible n. Be Safe

School Counselor Classroom Presentations and Individual Conferences n n Counselors are in classrooms several times a year to distribute important information relevant to the current grade level. Counselors are available for educational, career, personal, social and emotional issues. Students can make individual appointments with counselors before school, after school, and during open periods. Parent/Student evening informational sessions

Rigorous Coursework n. AP n. Honors n. Concurrent Enrollment

Advanced Placement Courses n n n An AP student receives the maximum preparation for college. Students may be exempt from taking certain courses in college with an AP test grade of 3 -5. The AP test is given at the conclusion of the AP course. Students may be eligible for honors and special programs in college for being an AP student in high school. Typically requires summer work AP students receive a GPA weight of. 2 for having a final grade of a C or higher. Cost for each exam is approximately $90. 00

Honors Courses Rigorous coursework which may include summer assignments n Classes move at a faster pace with more independent learning expectations n The final GPA of a student for each Honors course in which the student has achieved at least a grade of B- will be raised. 1 n

Concurrent Enrollment n n Excellent opportunity to experience postsecondary coursework while still in the high school environment CE courses are indicated in the course selection book yearly CE opportunities are advertised through announcements and correspondence to parents The final GPA of a student for each CE course in which the student has achieved at least a grade of B- will be raised by. 1

Why Take Concurrent Enrollment? n n n Students get the experience of taking a college course while still receiving the support from the high school. Students get an early start on the courses required at college. Concurrent enrollment credits transfer to all the state universities and other institutions that have partnerships with the community college. Parents save money! The cost of dual enrollment credits is reduced. @ $195. 00 per 3 – 4 credit course

Cyber Course Offerings n Cyber Courses n n n Academic English 10 Academic Modern World History French 1 Animation I Intro to Computer Graphics Intro to Weaving *Students taking Cyber courses should contact the Senior high and check with their school counselor for approved course by the NCAA.

Additional Cyber Course Information You will be required to complete a demonstration of what the course will look like. n You will be required to complete a summer orientation program online. This must be completed prior to the start of the school year. n Work can be done “anytime, anywhere”. n

Standardized Tests and Results PSAT n PRE-ACT n SAT n ACT n ADVANCED PLACEMENT n KEYSTONE EXAMS n EOCA’S n

PRE-ACT Students will take this in 10 th grade n Considered a practice ACT test. n Use these results when choosing courses during high school. n Useful for determining how you will do on the ACT as a Junior/Senior n

PSAT/NMSQT n n n Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test All Juniors and Sophomores have the opportunity to take the PSAT. Test is given once each year in October. Must take it as a Junior in order to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition. If you are interested in signing up for this as a Sophomore, you must sign up in May of 9 th grade.

SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TEST (SAT) Test taken by both Juniors and Seniors n College entrance exam n 2 areas tested- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing & Math (essay optional) n Test dates and locations are available at collegeboard. com n Boyertown is not a test site due to construction at the high school n

ACT n n n College entrance exam available to juniors and seniors 4 areas tested- English, Math, Reading, Science (essay optional) Test is given 5 times per year on Saturdays Dates and locations are available at actstudent. org or in the counseling office Boyertown is not a test site due to construction

KEYSTONE EXAMS REPLACE PSSA’S n You must score proficient or higher on the Keystone Exams in Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature in order to get your Boyertown Area Senior High School diploma. n Your score will be placed on your transcript which is your official high school record n

Keystone Exams n n n Administered at the conclusion of the following courses n Algebra I (possibly Geometry) n English Literature (English 10) n Biology (Biology 10) If unsuccessful the first time taking the Keystone Exams, you WILL be required to re-take them Grade 10 students will NOT be required to take the EOCA in Biology 10 AND English 10

EOCA’s n n Are administered in all courses at BASH. At the conclusion of the school year administered via an EOCA schedule All related study courses administered during class time at the conclusion of the course. Constitute twenty (20) percent of a course’s final grade.

Student Support Services School Counseling Department n Student Assistance Program (SAP) n Health Services through the Nurse n Library Services- extended hours n

Academic Support Services Flex Period (GIS-MIS-CIS) n National Honor Society Tutors n Intervention Center n Student academic support through teacher access (Tutoring) n

GIS-MIS-CIS In Detail Guided Instructional Support (GIS)- 9 week program where students need to work on skills n Mandatory Instructional Support (MIS)- 5 weeks or longer; assigned when not doing homework, projects; intentional non-learner n Current Instructional Support (CIS)- no defined time; tutoring sessions n

2017 -2018 Program of Academic Studies CLASS OF 2020

PROGRAM OF STUDIES ON HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE www. boyertownasd. org n Select “Boyertown Area Senior High” n Click on “Academics” n Select “Program of Studies” n All course listings and descriptions may be found online. n No paper copies available n

Selection of Courses Use the recommendation form from your current teachers when making selections. n Students may not drop courses once the selection process concludes on May 26 th. n We do not drop or change classes!!!!! n

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUBJECTS English Social Studies Mathematics Science* Health & Phys. Ed. Physical Education SPECIFIED AS The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9 -12 Three, year-long courses in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 Two planned courses, one each in grades 10 and 11 Two planned courses, one each in grade 9 and 12 . Electives See course description section Total Credits must equal or exceed *Students who plan on attending a four-year college/university are encouraged to take four. *This information can be found on page 10 of the Program of Studies. 24. 0

Career-Technical Program (BCTC) n n You will receive 3 credits for BCTC each year. BCTC students select math, social studies, English, science and health/PE to be scheduled at BASH.

NCAA Eligibility Standards n Pertinent information for student athletes wishing to play at the collegiate level at a Division I or Division II level school can be found in the Program of Studies.

Course Selection Sheet n n You must choose a minimum of 7. 0 and a maximum of 8. 0 credits. This includes major subjects as well as electives. If you schedule 8. 0 credits, you will not have a study hall/open campus. You must choose a minimum of two alternate electives and designate those choices as “ALT” on the line next to the course number. Choose your courses based on your educational and career plans as well as your interests.

People to Know Dr. Cooper n Mrs. Mason n Mrs. Ali Principal Assistant Principal. Class of 2020 Counseling Secretary n Mrs. Bright Career Assistant n

COUNSELORS- DIVIDED ALPHABETICALLY A-Crou = n Crow-Go = n Gp-La = n Lb-Ok = n Ol-Sh = n Si-Z = n Hawkins Shive Virtue Gallagher TBD Greener

Things To Look Forward To… n Open Campus n Lunch Privilege n BYOT n Flex Period n Early Release

OPEN CAMPUS/LGI n n n Open Campus is for students who are in good academic and social standing. Eligibility is determined on a quarterly basis Open Campus provides opportunity for group study and peer interaction If you do not qualify for Open Campus, you will be scheduled for LGI is a quiet, structured environment conducive to studying

LUNCH PRIVILEGE n AS A JUNIOR, 3. 2 GPA IS NEEDED n ALL SENIORS IN GOOD STANDING HAVE LUNCH PRIVILEGE

BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY (BYOT) BASH students may BYOT. n Refer to the district website for the guidelines. n You may bring a laptop, netbook, ipad, ipod, or smartphone n

BASH 1: 1 Initiative n BASH 1: 1 Computer Initiative

What is a 1: 1 Computing Initiative? n The Goal is to supply all BASH students with a computer, so that they would have access to learning 24/7

Why Implement a 1: 1? n n n Increase students’ abilities in the following 21 st century skills: Collaboration Communication Creativity Critical thinking Problem solving Increase students’ engagement in meaningful learning in classes and beyond Prepare students for college and career

Benefits of a 1: 1 Initiative n Anytime/Anywhere Learning Opportunities n n n Bridge the Digital Divide Flipped Classroom Creation n n Devices can enable students to work offline at their convenience Example of classrooms modeling 21 st Century skills Opportunities for students to participate in a student support center

What Device… n n Netbook Specifications n n n Lightweight (3. 2 lbs) 11. 6” display Up to 8 hrs battery life Touch Screen capable Highly functional keyboard (full sized keyboard) Capability n n n Easily Transported and Stored No learning curve for faculty or students Can use any web browser Administration of standardized tests Aligns with business world Supports Flash and Silverlight

Expectations Students will be expected to… n Bring the device everyday n Fully charge the device each night n Use the device appropriately n n Digital Citizenship Take good care of the device n n Maintain control of the device Insurance will be available

FLEX PERIOD n n Time to support students for the English, Biology, and/or Algebra Keystone Exams Opportunities for students to participate in various enrichment course and groups Potential to meet with teachers and classmates to study and/or receive help Quiet Study Hall time

Parent Support & Communication n Home Access Center (HAC) n Weekly Electronic Newsletter (BASH Week In Review) n School Counselor Evening Programs Presentations for Parents Financial Aid Night 10 th Grade Orientation Night in August BASH Website http: //www. boyertownasd. org n n

What Can Parents Do? Access the BASH program of Studies via the BASH web site… http: //www. boyertownasd. org/Domain/8 n Discuss course selections n Discuss “future plans” often n Encourage your children to take rigorous course work throughout all three years of high school. n Tap into resources about post secondary education/training and future planning n

REMIND 101 n To receive texts from the BASH School Counselors until graduation, please do the following: Text @k 93 c 82 to the number 81010