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H I G H S C H O O L. O P E N H O U S E. Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2016. “Building for the future, the best is yet to come!”. The Future Begins Today!! Orientation Program. PROGRAM AGENDA. Welcoming Remarks
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H I G H S C H O O L O P E N H O U S E Welcome toBurlington Township High SchoolParents of the Class of 2016 “Building for the future, the best is yet to come!” The Future Begins Today!! Orientation Program
PROGRAM AGENDA Welcoming Remarks High School’s Vision Course Selection Process Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular Academic Presentations Q & A Session • Building Tours
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 Mrs. Lara Webb– Le-Rh Mrs. Linda Porter – Ri-Z
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.
Period 1 Class ------ 76 minutes Period 2 Class ------ 76 minutes Period 3 Lunch ----- 36 minutes Period 4 Advisory --- 36 minutes Periods 5/6 Class -- 76 minutes Period 7 Class ------ 76 minutes Instructional Schedule
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
Additionally, the Following Subjects are required for Graduation: • United States History I and II • World History • 10 Credits in World Language • 2.5 credits in Financial Literacy • 5 Credits in Visual and Performing Arts • 5 Credits in Career Education, Consumer, Family and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical Education
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.
Courses from the Middle School at Springside that are High School Equivalent courses are: • Algebra I • Spanish I • French I • German I
AP Program AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics B AP United States History AP World History AP Psychology AP Computer Science Opportunities for Course Advancement 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
Additional Opportunities to Earn College Credits 1. College Acceleration Program (through BCC) Offers students the opportunity to earn college credits for courses taught at BTHS Courses taught by BTHS staff approved by BCC College courses taught by college professors on our campus during the regular school day Internet-based courses
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 Schoool 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
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
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2012-13Name _________________Grade Next Year 9Career Choice
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!!
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
Co-Curricular Sign up during Lunch Periods in September 2012 Academic, Service, and Activity Related Clubs
ATHLETICS ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
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
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
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
Spring Musical – CRAZY FOR YOU March 23 @ 7:30 pm March 24 @ 7:30 pm March 25 @ 2:00 pm March 30 @ 7:30 pm March 31 @ 7:30 pm Order tickets at: tickets@burltwpsch.org
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
Freshman Year – American Literature I: 1800 – 1930’s (Genres) CP English I Honors English I Humanities I Enriched US History I Enriched English I Junior Year – British Literature CP English III Honors English III No Humanities Option Sophomore Year – American Literature II: 1930’s to Present Options same as Freshman Year Level II Senior Year – World Literature CP English IV Honors English IV AP English IV No Humanities Option English – Must have 4 years
Creative Writing Graphic Novels in the Classroom Reading & Writing through Web 2.0 Technologies Young Adult Literature on Film English Electives – offered 10-12th grade
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
Mathematics Program at BTHS 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.
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)
Freshman Year Earth Systems Science Or Honors Earth Systems Science Covers: Introductory concepts in Earth Systems including Astronomy, Ecology, Geology, and Meteorology Sophomore Year Laboratory Biology 1 or Honors Laboratory Biology1 Covers: Biochemistry, Energy Transformation, Ecology, Homeostasis, Heredity, and Evolution. Science
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WORLD LANGUAGES 10 High School Credits (2 semesters) required for graduation
FRENCH • Levels 1 though 4 • Honors level 2 • AP Language GERMAN • Introduction to German • Levels 1 through 5 • Honors level 2
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
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 2.5 Personal Finance 9–12 2.5 Advertising 9-12 2.5 Entrepreneurship (CAP credit available) 11-12 5.0
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
INDUSTRIAL TECH COURSE GRADE CREDITS CAD 9–12 5.0 Architectural Design I 10–12 5.0