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Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2015

Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2015. H I G H S C H O O L. O P E N H O U S E. “Building for the future, the best is yet to come!”. The Future Begins Today!! Orientation Program. PROGRAM AGENDA.  Welcoming Remarks 

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Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2015

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  1. Welcome toBurlington Township High SchoolParents of the Class of 2015 H I G H S C H O O L O P E N H O U S E “Building for the future, the best is yet to come!” The Future Begins Today!! Orientation Program

  2. PROGRAM AGENDA  Welcoming Remarks   High School’s Vision   Course Selection Process  Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular  Academic Presentations   Q & A Session  • Building Tours 

  3. Mission Statement

  4. Mission Statement

  5. Mission Statement

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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 Instructional Schedule

  9. Sample Student Schedule

  10. 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

  11. Additionally, the Following Subjects are required for Graduation: • 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

  12. 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.

  13. Courses from the Middle School at Springside that are High School Equivalent courses are: • IAG I • Spanish I • French I • German I

  14. Opportunities for Course Advancement AP Program AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics B AP United States History AP World History AP Computer Science AP English Literature AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature AP French 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2010-11Name _________________Grade Next Year 9Career Choice

  19. 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!!

  20. Our Door Is Always Open!

  21. 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

  22. Co-Curricular Sign up during Lunch Periods in September 2011 Academic, Service, and Activity Related Clubs

  23. ATHLETICS ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. ATHLETICS

  28. 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: tickets@burltwpsch.org

  29. 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

  30. 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 CP English IV Honors English IV AP English IV/CAP No Humanities Option English – Must have 4 years

  31. Research Report Writing Modern Drama Mythology & Folklore English Electives – 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year

  32. 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: • 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.

  33. 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)

  34. 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- Must have 4 years

  35. 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 Science Electives

  36. 9th Grade Year Options: CP US History I Honors US History I Humanities/Honors US I The pathway to Advanced 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

  37. 11th Grade Year Options: CP World History Honors World History The pathway to Advanced Placement US & World History: Honors or Humanities US I & II Honors World History Social Studies • 12th Grade Year • Options: • AP US History • AP World History • Electives • Electives: • Sociology • American Pop Culture • Model Congress • Psychology • Current Issues • Psychology I & II • Introduction to African American Studies

  38. 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

  39. 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 Health and Physical Education

  40. 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

  41. 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

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

  43. FRENCH • Levels 1 though 4 • Honors level 2 • AP Language GERMAN • Introduction to German • Levels 1 through 5 • Honors level 2

  44. SPANISH • Introduction to Spanish • Levels 1 through 4 • Honors level 2 • Spanish for Spanish Speakers levels 1 and 2 • AP Spanish Language • AP Spanish Literature

  45. BUSINESS/LIFE SKILLS COURSE GRADE CREDITS Information Technology I 9–12 5.0 Information Technology II 10–12 5.0 Cooperative Business Education (C.B.E.) 12 15.0 Accounting I-II 10–12 5.0 Retail Marketing 9–12 2.5 Hospitality and Tourism 9-12 2.5 Keyboarding 9–12 2.5 Internet and Web Page Design 10–12 5.0 Business Law 10–12 2.5 Marketing 9–12 2.5 Entrepreneurship 11-12 5.0

  46. FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE SKILLS COURSE GRADE CREDITS Independent Foods 11–12 2.5 Culinary Arts I 11–12 5.0 Culinary Arts II 11-12 5.0 International Foods 11-12 2.5 Careers with Children 11–12 5.0 Community Issues 11-12 5.0 Parenting 10-12 2.5 Human Behavior and Development 10–12 2.5 Independent Living 11-12 2.5

  47. INDUSTRIAL TECH COURSE GRADE CREDITS CAD 9–12 5.0 Architectural Design I 10–12 5.0

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