Boyertown Area Senior High School

1. Boyertown Area Senior High School CLASS OF 2019

2. What We Know Today… • In order to compete in a 21st 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.

3. How do we get students to think about their future? • 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

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

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

6. Bear Essentials • Be Respectful • Be Responsible • Be Safe

7. School Counselor Classroom Presentations and Individual Conferences • 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

8. Rigorous Coursework • AP • Honors • Concurrent Enrollment

9. Advanced Placement Courses • 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

10. Honors Courses • Rigorous coursework which may include summer assignments • Classes move at a faster pace with more independent learning expectations • 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

11. Concurrent Enrollment • Only for grade 11 and 12 • 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

12. Why Take Concurrent Enrollment? • 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. • @ $170.00 per 3 – 4 credit course

13. Cyber Course Offerings • Cyber Courses • 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.

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

15. Characteristics of a Successful Online/Cyber Student • Be self-motivated and self-disciplined • Be able to communicate through writing • Feel that high-quality learning can take place without going to a traditional classroom • Be willing to speak up for your education…maintain frequent communication with teacher • Be willing and able to commit to 8-9 hours a week per class • Meet course pacing requirements • Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of the learning process • Have access to a computer and the Internet • Be able to think ideas through before responding • Be open-minded about sharing work, experiences and life as part of the learning process • These courses are treated like regular courses in that, they cannot be dropped. Choose these courses carefully!!!!!!

16. Standardized Tests and ResultsStandardized Tests and Results • PSAT • ASPIRE 10 (a pre-ACT) • SAT • ACT • ADVANCED PLACEMENT • KEYSTONE EXAMS • EOCA’S

17. ASPIRE 10 • You will take this in 10th grade • Considered a pre ACT test/practice ACT test. • Use these results when choosing courses during high school. • Useful for determining whether you would like to take the ACT as a Junior/Senior

18. PSAT/NMSQT • 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 9th grade.

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

20. ACT • 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

21. KEYSTONE EXAMS • REPLACE PSSA’S • 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. • Your score will be placed on your transcript which is your official high school record

22. Keystone Exams • Administered at the conclusion of the following courses • Algebra I (possibly Geometry) • English Literature (English 10) • 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

23. EOCA’s • 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.

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

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

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

27. 2016-2017Program of Academic Studies CLASS OF 2019

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

29. Selection of Courses • Use the recommendation form from your current teachers when making selections. • Students may not drop courses once the selection process concludes on May 27th. • We do not drop or change classes!!!!!!!!!!

30. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUBJECTSSPECIFIED AS English The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12 . Social Studies The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12 Mathematics The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12 Science* Three, year-long courses in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 Health & Phys. Ed. Two planned courses, one each in grades 10 and 11 Physical Education Two planned courses, one each in grade 9 and 12 Electives See course description section Total Credits must equal or exceed 24.0 *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.

31. Career-Technical Program(BCTC) • You will receive 3 credits for BCTC each year. • ALL academic subjects will be at BASH through the BCTC Academy. • BCTC students select math, social studies, English, science and health/PE to be scheduled at BASH.

32. BCTC Academy • Math and Biology are administered in a traditional manner • English, Social Studies, H/PE are administered in a modified format • Through various block formats students take their three classes over a 2 1/2 block period

33. NCAA Eligibility Standards • 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.

34. Course Selection Sheet • 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.

35. People to Know • Mr. Maoury Assistant Principal • Mrs. Hawkins Counselor A-E • Mrs. Shive Counselor F-K • Ms. Gallagher Counselor L-Rh • Mrs. Greener Counselor Ri-Z • Mrs. Ali Counseling Secretary • Mrs. Groff Career Assistant

36. Things To Look Forward To… • Open Campus • Lunch Privilege • BYOT • Flex Period • Early Release

37. OPEN CAMPUS/LGI • 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 • LGI is a quiet, structured environment conducive to studying

38. LUNCH PRIVILEGE • AS A JUNIOR, 3.2 GPA IS NEEDED • ALL SENIORS IN GOOD STANDING HAVE LUNCH PRIVILEGE

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

40. BASH 1:1 Initiative • BASH 1:1 1:1 Computer Initiative

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

42. Why Implement a 1:1? • Increase students’ abilities in the following 21st 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

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

44. What Device… • Netbook • Specifications • Lightweight (3.2 lbs) • 11.6” display • Up to 8hrs battery life • Touch Screen capable • Highly functional keyboard (full sized keyboard) • Capability • 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

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

46. FLEX PERIOD • 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

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

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

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