George Washington Carver Center for Arts Technology 9

George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology 9 th Grade Parent Orientation Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Welcome Karen E. H. Steele, Principal

Cornerstone of Carver Center is Respect n Student Handbook/Student Addendum n Carver Center Website n BCPSOne Get involved! – Carver Center Foundation – Carver Center Parent Committee – Sports Boosters – Alumni Association – School Progress Plan Team n

Graduation Requirements 22 CREDITS + 75 SERVICE LEARNING HOURS n n n n n English – 4 Social Studies – 3. 5 Math – 4 Science – 3 Physical Education – 1 Health -. 5 Technology Education – 1 Fine Arts - 1 Course Study Sequence – 4 – One of the following sequences: § 4 credits in a Specified Sequence of Courses (CTE) OR § 2 credits of World Language earned in high school; 2 credits in any academic elective (science is recommended)

Courses through the Community College of Baltimore County

Student Service Learning n A teaching method that combines meaningful service to the community with curriculum-based learning. n Requirements – 75 Hours Pre-Approved – Addresses a real community need and includes Preparation, Action, and Reflection

ACADEMICS n Carver Center offers academic classes in… – Technology Education, Science, English, Social Studies, World Languages, Mathematics, and Physical Education. – Standard, Honors, Gifted and Talented, and Advanced Placement programs are all offered at Carver Center.

High School Assessments and Graduation Requirements –Pass Government HSA –Pass Algebra 1 PARCC –Pass English 10 PARCC –Take MISA (9 th grade)

What happens if a student does not pass the HSA or PARCC Assessment? n There are 3 administrations per year. – October, January, and May n Interventions will take place during the school day, when possible, to prepare students.

Prime Expectations

Learning Resource Dept n The Learning Resource staff – Provides supports for students with IEP and 504 plans. – Is available to work with all students on organizational and study skills. n The Learning Resource room is open from 2: 15 -4: 00 for any student who wants to do homework or work on an ongoing project. n If there is a concern that a student may require formal supports in the form of an IEP, 504, or Student Support Team email Alison Becker (abecker 2@bcps. org), Assistant Principal – IEP/504/Student Support Team coordinator

Student Support and Volunteering n Social Worker n What you need to know to volunteer at Carver Center

PSAT n n What? A practice SAT test comprised of Math, Critical Reading, and Writing questions When? Administered during the school day Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Who? All 9 th grade students take the PSAT Why? – For students to receive feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of skills necessary for AP courses and college study. – For students to see how their performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college. – To enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11).

SAT Administered in April of 11 th grade and/or the fall of 12 th grade. n Preparing for SATs – SAT practice and strategies infused into daily lessons at Carver Center – College Board SAT Online Course – Carver Center’s ½ credit SAT Prep Course – Carver Center’s Summer SAT Course – Carver Center’s SAT Breakfast Club – Khan Academy (www. khanacademy. org ) Khan Academy ( n

What can parents do? n Check out www. collegeboard. com.

Career Experience Program n Purpose: To give students an opportunity to apply academic, technical, and interpersonal skills in a work-based learning experience.

Career Experience Program Ø Only in the senior year Ø Must work in an area relating to prime Ø Can receive up to 3 credit hours Ø Program only for work hours during the school day Ø Most students get jobs through personal contacts Ø Grading / Weekly journal required

Clubs and Organizations n Clubs and Organizations Fair – Tuesday Sept 19 during A 1 Black Awareness Club Math Club Robotics NAHS

Athletics n Athletics

What is needed for participation? n Completed physical by a physician – (Physicals are valid for one calendar year) n Completed Online Registration

Academic Eligibility n Students are academically ineligible if they have less than a 2. 0 grade point average with no more than one failing, incomplete, or medical grade in the preceding quarter. n Fall academic eligibility is determined by the fourth quarter grading period from the preceding school year. This provision does not apply to incoming 9 th grade students for initial fall eligibility.

Registration n Registration will be held online, prior to the first day of each season. n All required forms must be completed and submitted during registration.

Important Reminders n Student Drop-Off – Enter from Kenilworth Avenue only. Drop-off students in front of Gymnasium Entrance n Building closes at 2: 45 PM. Students not under the direct supervision of a teacher should be picked up or on their way home at that time. n Bus Transportation times are listed on the front page of the Carver Center Website Bus Schedule

Important Dates n Back to School Night – – Thursday September 14 6: 30 PM – 9: 00 PM n Freshmen Ice Cream Social – Thursday September 28 6: 00 PM – 8: 00 PM n Celebration – Saturday April 14 6: 00 PM – 11: 00 PM

Parent Orientation Presenters n n n Karen Steele – Principal (ksteele@bcps. org) John O’Brien – Assistant Principal (jobrien 2@bcps. org) Alastair Palmer – School Counseling (apalmer 2@bcps. org) Jodi Wicks – English Department (jwicks@bcps. org) Bill Johnstone – Math Department (wjohnstone@bcps. org) Michelle Craig – Science Department (mcraig@bcps. org) Sal Giordano – Social Studies Department (sgiordano@bcps. org) Lori Brewer – Athletic Director (lbrewer@bcps. org) Jennifer Mc. Gough – Career Work Exp. (jmcgough 2@bcps. org) Pat Scally – Social Worker/Volunteers (pscally@bcps. org) Allyson Haley – LRC (ahaley@bcps. org) Paul Diem – Theatre Department (pdiem@bcps. org)

Questions and Answers