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Class IV Assembly February 3, 2014 R6

Class IV Assembly February 3, 2014 R6. Ms. Elizabeth McCoy Assistant Head Master. Class IV Students. All must choose either World History 2 or AP World History Students may elect Latin Prose instead of Latin 4 All students must choose a science elective – Chemistry or Physics

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Class IV Assembly February 3, 2014 R6

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  1. Class IV Assembly February 3, 2014 R6

  2. Ms. Elizabeth McCoy Assistant Head Master

  3. Class IV Students • All must choose either World History 2 or AP World History • Students may elect Latin Prose instead of Latin 4 • All students must choose a science elective – Chemistry or Physics • For strong math students, Advanced Geometry is also an option

  4. Mr. Thomas Kennelly Community Service & A.P. Coordinator Program Director History

  5. COMMUNITY SERVICE POLICY • Each student is required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified community service in order to graduate. • 50 of these must be completed in school and 50 must be completed outside of school. • Any student in grades 8-12 is eligible to count hours toward the graduation requirement Verification forms available in guidance and from Mr. Kennelly (outside service requires a letter). Refer to community service overview posted in Homerooms. • See Mr. Kennelly in room 253 or email tkennelly@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions or concerns.

  6. ADVANCED PLACEMENT • AP exams May 5 – May 16 • -info available at www.collegeboard.com • -Exams administered at BLS and MCPHS • -BLS testing schedule will be posted and distributed in April • Exam registration will continue until Feb. 28th • -registration at www.bls.org or on SIS • Exam Fees (checks to Mr. Kennelly in 253) • -Exam fee is $97 per exam and $10 for those eligible for a fee waiver/reduction • Questions • -talk to your AP teacher or Mr. Kennelly.

  7. Profile of a Successful AP Student • Motivated to work (1+ hours per night on homework—reading, note-taking, study) • Good attendance and attention in class • Scored 150+ on PSAT • Grades of B or better in current courses you are taking in the same department

  8. Class III History options World History 2 or A.P. World History

  9. Ms. Sheri Hausey Teacher Leader Classics

  10. Class III options Latin 4 Latin Prose Latin 2 (9B students) Classics

  11. Ms. Kathleen Bateman Program Director Mathematics and Science

  12. Class III - Science Physics or Chemistry

  13. Class I and II Science Electives Biology II (prerequisite: Chemistry 1) AP Biology (prerequisite: Chemistry 1) Chemistry I AP Chemistry (prerequisite: Chemistry 1) Environmental Science AP Environmental Science Physics I AP Physics C: Mechanical (prerequisite: Physics I) AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism (prerequisite: Physics I)

  14. Class III Math Options Geometry Advanced Geometry

  15. Mr. Jim Montague Program Director Guidance & Support Services

  16. college admission criteria Special talents andskills Application questions / essays Grade point average Personal interview Activities outside the classroom Intended major Admission test results Grades Courses taken Teacher recommendation Counselor recommendation

  17. Class I Class II Class III Class IV

  18. Class IV Class III Class II Class I

  19. Class I Class II Class III Class IV

  20. Class IV Class III Class II Class I

  21. Meet with your Guidance Counselor as early as possible. Choose courses with an eye to college admission requirements…… • 3 years of science for all and • 4 or more for others. • Make your final high school • years your best. • Take on challenges that are • reasonable – don’t overdo it.

  22. Maintaining good health, both emotional and physical, is critical. • Stress management is important. • Getting adequate sleep is too. • Effective time management is • a skill that must be developed. • If you need help, see your • Guidance Counselor.

  23. reminders • Pay attention to the Daily Bulletin. • Ask questions at any time. • Visit the website (www.bls.org).g • Keep an eye on your attendance and tardiness. • Avoid discipline problems.

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