H Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents

H Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2017 I O P E N G H S C H O O L “The Future Begins Today!” H O U S E

PROGRAM AGENDA Welcoming Remarks n High School’s Vision n Course Selection Process n Student Services n Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular n Academic Presentations n Q & A Session n Building Tours n

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

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 n The 4 X 4 semesterized block allows students to take 4 courses per semester. n 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 Semester 1 Semester 2 1/2 Math 3/4 H/PE Tech. and Financial Lit. English 5 Lunch Advisory 6 Advisory Lunch 7/8 Science Social Studies 9/10 Art World Lang.

Credit and Subjects Required for Graduation: 145 Credits are required for graduation including 20 credits in each of the following: Language Arts n Mathematics n Science n Physical Education, Health and Safety n

Additionally, the Following Subjects are required for Graduation: n n n 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: n Algebra I n Spanish I n French I n 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) Offers students the opportunity to earn college credits for courses taught at BTHS curriculum and instructor must be approved by BCC- tuition at a reduced rate (2012 -13 - $150 for a 3 -4 credit course) 2. 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 3. Internet-based courses

THE SCHEDULING PROCESS FAQ’S n 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 -4021 ext. 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. 15 th n 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 n 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 n

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2013 -14 Name _________ RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE A. Health/Phys. Ed. I Grade Next Year CREDITS COURSE NAME & CODE 1. 25/3. 75 A. 5 B. (Honors/ CP/ A/ B) 5 (10) C. D. Environmental Science (Honors or CP) 5 D. E. US History I (Humanities/CP) 5 E. 0 or 5. 0 F 15 G. B. English I (Humanities/CP) C. Math F. Lunch plus Advisory or Music Options G. 15 credits in electives in the following areas 9 (World Language / Performing Arts) (Fine Arts / Tech and Financial Literacy) Must select 3 alternate electives H. I. J.

THE SCHEDULING PROCESS n 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 st at any time up until August 1 !!

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 Mc. Fadden, 1911

Co. Curricular Sign up during Lunch Periods in September 2013 • 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 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 n Physical from your family physician n Signed Permission slip n NJSIAA Steroid Testing Form n NJSIAA Concussion Acknowledgement Form n Abide by the signed athletic contract & team rules n On the Student in Good Standing List

ATHLETICS Fall Winter Spring Soccer – Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball – Boys’ & Girls’ Track – Boys’ & Girls’ Football Wrestling Baseball Cross Country – Boys’ & Girls’ Bowling Boys’ & Girls’ Softball Girls’ Tennis Winter Track Golf – Co-ed Field Hockey Cheerleading Activity Boys’ Tennis Cheerleading – Activity

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: – tickets@burltwpsch. org

Senior Trip Information n n 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 n You earn $4. 00 for every $100. 00 you purchase. n Order online: Go to the Athletics Web Site to order your certificates

English – Must have 4 years § Freshman Year – (Genres) § § CP English II § Humanities II § CP English I § Humanities I § Honors US History I § Honors English I § Junior Year – (Genre s) § § § CP English III Honors English III No Humanities Option Sophomore Year – (Genres) § Senior Year – (Genres) § § CP English IV Honors English IV AP English IV No Humanities Option

English Electives – offered 10 -12 th grade § § § Creative Writing on the Web Graphic Novels in the Classroom Young Adult Literature on Film

Supplemental English Courses English Composition I- fall semester n English Composition II- fall quarter n English Composition III- fall quarter n E. O. E. - Senior year partially proficient HSPA students n

Mathematics Program at BTHS n Freshmen have four options for Algebra 1: – – Honors Algebra 1 College Prep Algebra 1 A/B Algebra 1 n Course sequence: Algebra 1→ Algebra 2→ Geometry→College Math/Pre-calc/Statistics or other math to follow. n Students are required to take four math classes.

Mathematics Program at BTHS n 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. n 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 Biology 1 » Biochemistry, Energy Transformation, Ecology, Homeostasis, Heredity, and Evolution.

Science Electives n n n n Laboratory Biology II Laboratory Chemistry Laboratory Physics II Applied Scientific Concepts Marine Science Genetics n n n Astronomy Anatomy & Physiology Biotechnology & Forensics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics

Social Studies n n 9 th Grade Year n – 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 AP U. S. Government and Politics is open to 10 th graders

Social Studies n 11 th Grade Year – Options: » CP World History » Honors World History – AP courses are options for students in grade 11 or 12 n The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government and AP Psychology: – Humanities US I & II – Honors World History • 12 th Grade Year –Options: • AP US History • AP World History • AP U. S. Government and Politics • AP Psychology • 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: n 22 days n 1. 25 credits Topics covered: n Lifestyle Choices n Driver’s Education n Human Sexuality n First Aid/CPR Physical Education: n 66 days n 3. 75 credits Main topics covered: n Fitness n Cooperative Learning n Team Sports n 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: n To provide services in the least restrictive environment based on individual needs. n To include students in as many regular education programs as possible. n 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. n 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. n

WORLD LANGUAGES 10 High School Credits (2 semesters) required for graduation

FRENCH Levels 1 though 4 n Honors level 2 AP French Language and Culture n n GERMAN • Levels 1 through 5 • Honors level 2 • *AP German Language and Culture (proposed)

SPANISH Introduction to Spanish n Levels 1 through 4 n Honors level 2 n Spanish for Spanish Speakers levels 1 and 2 n AP Spanish Language and Culture n AP Spanish Literature n

BUSINESS/LIFE SKILLS COURSE GRADE Technology and Financial Literacy 9– 12 Advanced Spreadsheet and Database Applications 10– 12 Career, Business, and Vocational Experience 15. 0 Accounting I-II Retail Marketing Hospitality and Tourism Keyboarding Internet and Web Page Design Business Law Marketing Personal Finance Advertising Entrepreneurship (CAP credit available) 10– 12 9 -12 9– 12 10– 12 9– 12 9 -12 11 -12 CREDITS 5. 0 12 5. 0 2. 5 5. 0

FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE SKILLS COURSE Independent Foods Culinary Arts II International Foods Careers with Children Community Issues Parenting Human Behavior and Development Independent Living GRADE 11– 12 11 -12 10– 12 11 -12 CREDITS 2. 5 5. 0 2. 5

INDUSTRIAL TECH COURSE CAD GRADE 9– 12 CREDITS 5. 0

Theater Courses n n 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 n n n n 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) CAP Course Musical Theater Workshop II and III (5 credits) (Grades 10 -12) 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 n String Orchestra (2. 5 credits per semester) (5 credits) (Grades 9 -12) Prerequisite: One or more years of experience playing a string instrument. n n Concert Band (2. 5 credits per semester) (Grades 9 -12) Introduction to Instrumental Music (5 credits) (Grades 9 -12) You can select any instrument. n Jazz Ensemble (2. 5 credits per semester) (Grades 9 -12) CAP Credit Pending n Rhythm Workshop (5 credits) (Grades 9 -12) Music Theory I and II (2. 5 credits each) (Grades 9 -12) n Marching Band Jazz Band (co-curricular) n (Grades 9 -12)

Vocal Music Courses n n Vocal Music (2. 5 credits a semester) (Grades 9 -12) Advanced Vocal Technique (5 credits) (Grades 10 -12) – (available for Freshmen with teacher approval) n BTHS Jazz Singers (co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9 -12) Additional Courses available for Sophomores and above n Chorus II (2. 5 credits a semester) (Grades 10 -12) Honors Course n Songwriting Workshop (5 credits) (Grades 10 -12) Computer Technology & Music (5 credits) (Grades 10 -12) n DANCE Course n Intro to Dance (5 Credits) (Grades 9 -12) Offered through BCC earning 3 college credits

Visual Arts Courses n n 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 a limited amount of seats for freshmen with approval of their 8 th grade computer teacher. Additional Courses available for Sophomores and above n n Art II, III and IV (5 credits) (Grades 10 -12) Ceramics II is a CAP course n n n 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 q Advisory Activities q HEART Program q Peer Leadership Outreach activities q Supplemental Support Advisory Classes – (Math & English) q Media center and computer labs available q National Honor Society Peer Tutoring – Begins 2 nd MP q Homework Hotline available Tues. and Thurs. in the main building media center (2: 15 -3: 15) q Late bus – Tues. and Thurs (3: 30) for extra help with teachers or club meetings

Transition Support Activities/Programs (Con. ) q Transition Group q New Student Meetings q Peer Mentoring q Round Table Discussions – Teen Talk q 9 th Grade Community Service Day – April q Making High School Count q 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.