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Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2017

Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2017. H I G H S C H O O L. O P E N H O U S E. “The Future Begins Today!”. PROGRAM AGENDA. Welcoming Remarks High School’s Vision Course Selection Process Student Services

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Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2017

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  1. Welcome toBurlington Township High SchoolParents of the Class of 2017 H I G H S C H O O L O P E N H O U S E “The Future Begins Today!”

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

  3. Mission Statement

  4. Mission Statement

  5. Mission Statement

  6. 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 BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

  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. 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

  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 • 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

  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: • Algebra I • Spanish I • French I • German I

  14. Opportunities for Course AdvancementAP Program AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics B AP United States History AP World History AP Psychology AP Computer Science AP English Literature AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature AP French AP Gov’t and Politics AP German 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  BTHS curriculum and instructor must be approved by BCC- tuition at a reduced rate (2012-13- $150 for a 3-4 credit course) 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 Internet-based courses

  16. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS FAQ’S • 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) 699-4021ext. 4015 by Feb. 1st. 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 NJASK 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 2013-14Name _________________Grade Next Year 9

  19. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS Changes in a student’s schedule can be made at any time up until August 1st!! Once my child’s signed scheduled form has been returned can changes still be made in their schedule?

  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 2013 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 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

  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. English – Must have 4 years • Freshman Year – (Genres) • 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) • CP English II • Humanities II • Senior Year – (Genres) • CP English IV • Honors English IV • AP English IV • No Humanities Option

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

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

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

  34. 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. (Currently using TI Nspire for Alg II and higher)

  35. Science Sophomore Year Laboratory Biology 1 or Honors Laboratory Biology1 » Biochemistry, Energy Transformation, Ecology, Homeostasis, Heredity, and Evolution. Freshman Year Environmental Science or Honors Environmental Science » Environmental issues, Ecological Principles, Pollution, Resources, Earth Systems and Biodiversity

  36. Science Electives • Laboratory Biology II • Laboratory Chemistry • Laboratory Physics I • Laboratory Physics II • Applied Scientific Concepts • Marine Science • Genetics • Astronomy • Anatomy & Physiology • Biotechnology & Forensics • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Physics

  37. Social Studies • 9th Grade Year • 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 • 10th Grade Year • Options: • CP US History II • Humanities/Honors US II AP U.S. Government and Politics is open to 10th graders

  38. Social Studies • 12th Grade Year • Options: • AP US History • AP World History • AP U.S. Government and Politics • AP Psychology • Electives • Electives: • Sociology • American Pop Culture • Model Congress • Psychology • Practical Application of the Law • Psychology I • Introduction to African American Studies • 11th Grade Year • Options: • CP World History • Honors World History • AP courses are options for students in grade 11 or 12 • The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government and AP Psychology: • Humanities US I & II • Honors World History

  39. Health and Physical Education 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

  40. 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

  41. 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.

  42. 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. 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.

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

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

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

  46. BUSINESS/LIFE SKILLS COURSE GRADE CREDITS Technology and Financial Literacy 9–12 5.0 Advanced Spreadsheet and Database Applications 10–12 5.0 Career, Business, and Vocational Experience 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 5.0 Personal Finance 9–12 2.5 Advertising 9-12 2.5 Entrepreneurship (CAP credit available) 11-12 5.0

  47. 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

  48. INDUSTRIAL TECH COURSE GRADE CREDITS CAD 9–12 5.0

  49. Theater Courses • 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 • 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)

  50. Instrumental Music Courses • String Orchestra(2.5 credits per semester) (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Prerequisite: One or more years of experience playing a string instrument. • Concert Band(2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12) • Introduction to Instrumental Music(5 credits) (Grades 9-12) You can select any instrument. • Jazz Ensemble (2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12) CAP Credit Pending • Rhythm Workshop(5 credits) (Grades 9-12) • Music Theory I and II(2.5 credits each) (Grades 9-12) • Marching Bandand Jazz Band (co-curricular) (Grades 9-12)

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