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Bloomington High School 8 th Grade Orientation

Bloomington High School 8 th Grade Orientation. Welcome Class of 2017. T. Agenda. Purple Raider Presentation Purple Raider Video Q and A – Peach Color Sheet Exit Slip. T. Introductions. Principal – Tim Moore Associate Principal – Amanda Jarvis Assistant Principals

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Bloomington High School 8 th Grade Orientation

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  1. Bloomington High School8th Grade Orientation Welcome Class of 2017 T

  2. Agenda • Purple Raider Presentation • Purple Raider Video • Q and A – Peach Color Sheet • Exit Slip T

  3. Introductions • Principal – Tim Moore • Associate Principal – Amanda Jarvis • Assistant Principals • David LaFrance (A-G) • April Hicklin (H-O) • Danielle Cook (P-Z) • BHS Guidance Department • Luke Holderby: Special Education A-I • Sona Chalian: Special Education J-Z • Carol Smithson (A-G) Project Success (A-Gibson B.) • Deb Stevenson (H-O) Project Success (Gibson M.- N) • Stacie Gardner (P-Z) Project Success (O-Z) • BACC Director – Tom Frazier T

  4. RAIDERS School Staff Parents Students Support T

  5. BHS Mission Statement Bloomington High School is a diverse community that supports lifelong learners who are responsible and productive citizens in our global society. Together we will provide a safe environment that guides students to reach their full potential in pursuit of academic and personal fulfillment. T

  6. GraduationOne year credit in one year 2012 BHS Salutatorians T

  7. BHS Graduation Requirements 23.5 Credits to graduate • English – 4 Years • Science – 3 Years • One Physical/One Biological Science • Math – 3 Years • Social Science – 3 Years • World History, American History and Government (1/2 credit plus 1/2 credit of elective) A

  8. Grad Requirements Cont… • PE – 4 Years • Health – 9th grade • At least 1 Yearof: Music, Art, Foreign Language, Applied Tech or Voc. Education • Consumer Education Requirement • PSAE – Junior Year A

  9. 4 Year Plan Freshman Year Sophomore Year English/Speech (1/2+1/2) Math 1 Credit Science 1 Credit Social Science 1 Credit PE 1 Credit Electives 3 Credits • English Lit/Comp 1 Credit • Math 1 Credit • Science 1 Credit • Social Science 1 Credit • PE/Health 1/2+1/2 • Elective 2 Credits A

  10. 4 Year Plan Cont… Junior Year Senior Year English 1 Credit Am. Gov’t ½ Credit Con. Ed. Require. ½ Credit Social Science El. ½ Credit PE 1 Credit Electives 3½ Credits • English 1 Credit • Math 1 Credit • Science 1 Credit • PE 1 Credit A

  11. BHS Grading Policy Grading System • Maintain a running avg. throughout the semester • Semester Grade based on percentage cumulative grade: • Semester Work = 80% • Final Exam = 20% • Progress reports every 4 ½ weeks • Only semester grade on transcript A

  12. Honors and AP Program26 courses offered…why? • Opportunity to earn college credit • Colleges look at strength of schedule of courses taken • Preparation for career/college • Classes weighted heavier • A = .023 GPA bonus • A, B = 5, C = 4, D = 3, F = 2 A

  13. Regular and Essential Level Courses Regular Level Essential Level A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0 Below Grade Level Courses Courses are NOT college prep Course DO NOT count for NCAA Core Classes • A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, F = 1 • College Prep Courses • Most count for NCAA Core Classes • Co-Taught Courses A

  14. At BHS, We Will… • Provide challenging courses for ALL students! • Provide extra-curricular opportunities for ALL students! • Use Data to help make decisions for ALL students! • Provide support for ALL students! BHS Staff T

  15. “No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship. “Dr. James Comer, Leave No Child Behind: Preparing Today's Youth for Tomorrow's World , 2004 • Get to “know” students • “Good News Cards” • Purple Pride • Raiders 101 • Perfect Attendance Awards • Adopt a Raider • Academic Achievement • Scholar Athletes • Meet Your Asst. Principal Party Purple Pride T

  16. Support provided for students... • BHS Staff • Youth Specialist – Jay Shannon & H.Y.P.E. • ISU Tutors - during the school day • IWU Tutors – after school • IWU Mentors • TSTM – Urban League • MAPS A

  17. Xtreme Math • Daily Math tutoring • Support provided by Math department • Free for ALL students • Daily snack provided A

  18. Raiders 101 • 2 Week Summer Transition Program for ALL 8th Graders • Goal: Successful transition to BHS • 4 L’s: Looks, Locker, Lost, Lunch • Character Development • Team Building • Community Service T

  19. Enjoy High School and Take Advantage of BHS Once a RAIDER always a RAIDER! T

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