Bethlehem Central High School

8th Grade Parent Transition Night

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Transition Welcome

w  Mr. Scott Landry, BCHS Principal

w  Mr. Michael Klugman, BCMS Principal

Counseling Center Ms. Gayle Moriarity, Coordinator

w  Course verification in June /schedule available in August w  9th –Naviance “Learning Styles”, September Parent Meeting, Resume

Building w  10th –August Parent Meeting, Naviance Career Interest Exploration

Program, ASPIRE Test (Pre-ACT), Career Fair, SAT 2 and AP Tests (Possible), Career & Technical School Visit, Newsletter

w  11th – PSAT/SAT/ACT ,Career/College Program, Junior Family Night, Junior Conferences, Driver Ed., College Fair, College and Military Representative Visits

w  12th –Senior Planning Meeting (August), College Caravan, College Application/Post High School Planning Process, Financial Aid Night, Scholarship Information

Resources: Naviance, Webpage, Newsletter, ASPEN

Sample Ninth Grade Schedule

Department Supervisors

The path to success, The patterns of success, The road to the future,

Graduation

Visual Arts Mrs. Melanie Painter, Supervisor

Studio in Art or Studio in Media Arts w  Foundation courses for Regents Credit

w  Focus on Elements & Principles of Design w  40 week Courses

w  All students are welcome in this courses!

Studio in Media Arts

w  This course will allow the creative student who demonstrates strong design and composition skills to choose a class that emphasizes these curriculum areas. Students will explore the captured image and artwork for communication. Through this exploration students will have the opportunity to create highly original media art. Using the elements of art and principles of design, the projects and course of study will have students become proficient in the fundamentals of graphic design, illustration, printmaking, advertising, photography and film production. Students will explore various programs on the Mac platform including Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Flash Media , Dreamweaver and iMovie.

Studio in Art

w  This course will allow the creative student who demonstrates strong design and observational skills to create works of art. Students will explore the art materials and artwork throughout history. Through this hands on exploration, students will have the opportunity to create highly original artwork. Using the elements of art and principles of design, the projects and course of study will have students become proficient in the fundamentals of drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, fashion design, and digital photography.

Visual Arts Beyond Studio Art…..

w  Art Majors must have the foundation course Studio Art or Studio in Media Arts.

w  Drawing and Painting is the recommended 9th grade course for student in Accelerated Studio in Art at the Middle School.

w  Some electives require Studio Art or Media Arts as a prerequisite.

w  Students may pursue a 3 or 5 unit sequence in the Arts. w  Portfolio Development for careers in design!

Visual Arts Advanced Courses

w  Ceramics w  Advanced Ceramics w  Photography w  Digital Photography w  Advanced Photography w  Drawing & Painting w  Advanced Studio Art w  Advertising Design w  Ad Agency

w  Filmmaking w  Advanced Filmmaking w  Fashion and Textile Design w  Metal Design w  Mixed Media Design w  Visual Media Design w  AP Art w  AP Art History w  Senior Portfolio Art

English Mr. Andrew Baker, Supervisor

Students have three options from which to choose: English 9 EXCEL: This course is designed for students who are not yet proficient

with the use of a variety of reading and writing strategies independently.

English 9: This course is designed for students who are proficient in using reading and writing strategies independently; however, they still require guidance and support in writing proficiently, and thinking critically about literary and informational text.

English 9 Enriched: This course is designed for students who have developed a personal repertoire of literacy strategies they use successfully. Students are motivated to read, think about, discuss, and write about a variety of texts. *Includes Required Summer assignment*

English Course Sequence

English

Reading and Writing

w  The Common Core Learning Standards require students to read more complex texts in a variety of genres. As such, the English resources continue to change to reflect these expectations.

w  Currently, students are required to read Romeo and Juliet, Raisin in the Sun, Of Mice and Men and an additional novel (dependent on class level) as well as informational text.

w  Students will also be writing argument (persuasive), narrative, and informational/expository pieces.

English Assessments and Assistance

Local assessments have and will continue to change to reflect the new

Common Core Learning Standards. The English Regents Examination is taken at the end of the junior year.

The current 8th Grade class will be required to take the common core aligned Regents which will focus on reading comprehension, literary analysis, and argument-based writing. The exam is similar in format to the current Regents exam. Notable changes include the removal of the listening section and the inclusion of an argument essay based on informational text provided in the exam.

Additional assistance will be provided by the classroom teacher during

9th period; students may arrange this by requesting meetings with the teacher.

Mathematics Mr. David Hurst, Supervisor

9th Grade Mathematics

On Grade Level

Math 8

One Year Accelerated

Algebra 1

Two Years Accelerated

Honors Geometry

EXCEL Math 9 Enriched Geometry Honors Algebra 2/Trig

Applied Algebra Honors Geometry

Algebra 1

Traditional Mathematics Sequence

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2 / Trigonometry

Pre-Calculus

Calculus AB / Calculus BC

Calculus III / Linear Algebra

Graphing Calculator

Graphing calculators are required in all courses. They will be used in daily lessons, assignments, and assessments throughout the year to develop students’ mathematical reasoning and skills to appropriately use technology to aid in problem solving. The TI-84 (Plus C, Plus Silver Edition or Plus) is recommended for student use. The TI-84 will be used for classroom demonstrations and while other graphing calculators perform the same tasks, the interface and keystrokes may be completely different making it extremely difficult for students to follow along. The TI-84 can be upgraded and is acceptable on Regents exams and standardized tests (ACT, SAT, AP).

Students that already have a TI-83 may continue to use it, as the keypad is the same as the TI-84, but will notice that it has a slightly different Operating System.

Music Education Mr. David Norman, Supervisor

w Curricular Ensembles n Band, Chorus, Orchestra

w Lessons n Instrumental Instruction

w Music Theory

Music Education

w Co-Curricular Opportunities n Instrumental, Vocal, Music Theater

w Other Opportunities n NYSSMA All-State n Suburban Council

Family & Consumer Science, Health and Physical Education

Mr. Frederick Powers, Supervisor Physical Education 2 credits required for graduation – ½ credit each year Health Education ½ credit required for graduation Family & Consumer Science Elective courses in grades 10 through 12

Family & Consumer Science Health and Physical Education

New York State Standards Standard 1 Personal Health & Fitness Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and

maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity and maintain personal health.

Standard 2 Safe and healthy Environment

Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Standard 3 Resource Management

Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources.

Family & Consumer Sciences

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Culinary Arts Social & Child Psychology Early Childhood Education

Physical Education

w  Grade 9 n  Fitness & Wellness n  Aquatics n  Educational Karate n  Track & Field n  Softball

Grade 10 n  Sport Education n  Adventure Education

w  Grades 11/12 Students are sequenced across five areas of Sport and Lifetime Activities

Physical Education

w  Grade 11/12 Target Sports Net Games Team Passing Lifetime Archery Badminton Basketball Ballroom Bowling Pickleball Flag Football Orienteering Golf Tennis Floor hockey X-C Skiing Frisbee Golf Volleyball Soccer Yoga

Ultimate Frisbee Fitness Sample Schedule Semester one Semester two Archery / Badminton / Fitness / Basketball / Ballroom Dance

Health Education

Critical Skills Self Management Relationship Management Stress Management Communication Planning & Goal Setting Decision Making Advocacy

Health Education

Functional Knowledge in the areas of: Physical Activity & Nutrition HIV/AIDS Sexual Risk Family Life / Sexual Health Tobacco Alcohol & Other Drugs Unintentional Injury Violence Prevention Other Required Health Areas

Health Education

BOU resource “Growing with your Teen” Available online at: http://bcsd.k12.ny.us/PDFs/Growing_With_Your_Teen.pdf

Science Mrs. Jennifer Gonyea, Supervisor

439-4921 (x22048) Grade 9 Grade 10 Enriched/Regents Earth Science Enriched/Regents Biology Regents Biology Enriched/Regents Earth Science Enriched Biology Enriched Earth Science or

Advanced Chemistry EXCEL Science 9 – Two-year course with the Biology regents taken at the end of 10th grade

Typical Science Sequence Advanced Regents – 3 years of science with 2 Regents

exams 9th Earth Science or Biology

10th Biology or Earth Science

11th Chemistry

12th Physics

Science Sequencing

v  Highlights Ø  Students can graduate

with up to 7 Science Credits (NYS mandate is 3)

Ø  4 different Advanced Placement (AP) options

Ø  3 Year Science Research Course

Ø  Diversity of Electives

Electives •  Wildlife Biology •  Human Anatomy •  Forensic Science •  Natural Disasters •  Meteorology •  Astronomy

Technology Mrs. Jennifer Gonyea, Supervisor

439-4921 (x22048)

9th Grade Choice

► 1 required credit in Fine Arts: Art, Music or Technology

R Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

► Continuation of 8th grade technology

Problem solving – Design Process

Students currently in IED in grade 8 will take Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) in grade 9

TECHNOLOGY: Project Lead The Way Pre-engineering program

w RIT curriculum, assessments & credit IED Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics CNC Mfg Civil Engineering & Architecture Engineering Design & Development

Research & create prototype

Technology – PLTW

§ Opportunity for RIT credit for each PLTW course taken

§ Transfer credits, Build resume, &

Experience College level work § $225/ 3 credit course vs $3525 / 3 credit course

(2014-2015 rates)

Technology - Traditional

IED Power Mechanics I & II Electronics Woodworking I & II

Business Education Mr. Nick Petraccione, Supervisor

College Level Courses: w  Computer Concepts 1 & 2 w  Financial Accounting w  Business Management w  Marketing Other Courses: w  Business Law (1 Credit) w  Business of Music w  Entrepreneurship (New) w  International Business (New)

w  Sports Marketing/ Management (New)

Opportunity for College Credit: w Offered through HVCC

n  Transferring credits saves money/time

n  Build resume n  Experience college level work

Work-Based Learning: w GEWEP – General Education Work Experience Program

n  (1/2 – 2 Credits) (New) w CEIP – Career Exploration Internship Program

n  (1/2 – 1 Credit) Students may take a sequence in CTE instead of a foreign language and still earn an Advanced Regents Diploma!

Social Studies Mr. Nick Petraccione, Supervisor

439-4921, ext. 22052 w  Grade 9

n Global History and Geography 1 l Excel l Traditional l Enriched (summer

assignment)

w  Grade 10 n Global History &

Geography 2 l Excel l Traditional l Advanced Placement

World History (summer assignment)

n REGENTS EXAM

Typical Social Studies Sequence 4 years of Social Studies with 2 Regents Exams

9th Global History and Geography

10th Global History and Geography (Regents Exam)

11th United States History and Government (Regents Exam)

12th Economics and Participation in Government

Social Studies

w  Grade 11 n  United States History &

Government l 11-3 l Traditional l Advanced Placement

USHAG (summer assignment)

n  REGENTS EXAM

w  Grade 12 n  Economics/Practical

Economics (1 semester) n  AP Economics/Participation

in Government (full year)* n  Participation in Government

(1 semester)*

*Seniors are required to complete 20 hours of community service

Social Studies

w  Electives (open to 11th and 12th Grades) n Law in Life n History of NYC n Psychology n Sociology n Great Issues/Philosophy n American Wars n AP Art History (summer assignment) n AP European History (summer assignment) n AP Psychology (summer assignment)

Typical Sequence

w  8th grade: Pass Proficiency Test, 1 HS credit w  9th grade: French 2, Spanish 2 w  10th grade: French 3, Spanish 3 or 3E

Comprehensive LOTE (Regents) Exam w  11th grade: French, Spanish and/or new language

elective, semester courses w  12th grade: Advanced or AP French or Spanish and/or new language elective

World Languages Dr. Marisa Bel, Supervisor

w  Grade 9 n  French 2 n  Spanish 2 n  Spanish 2B

w  Grade 10 n  French 3 (Regents) n  Spanish 3 or 3E (Reg.) n  Spanish 3B

w  Possible Electives: Intro to Latin, Chinese 1

World Languages Languages Other Than English

w  Grade 11 n  Intermediate French,

Spanish (College Level) n  Semester Spanish Courses

Possible Electives: Chinese 1, Latin 1, Spanish 2,

French 2, Semester Courses

w  Grade 12 n  Advanced or AP

Spanish (College Levels)

n  AP French (College Level)

Possible Electives: Chinese 1, Latin 1, Spanish 2,

French 2, Semester Courses

Lab School Mr. Mike Mitchell, Coordinator

Facts and Information about our

School-within-a-School

What Kind of Student is Successful in Lab School?

w  You are willing to devote extra time outside of school w  You are organized w  You are reliable w  You are a hard worker w  You work well with others and are willing to do so on

many occasions w  You truly have a desire to learn w  You take school seriously w  You are a risk taker w  You enjoy educational trips w  You take part in community service w  You are an active member of the program who is invested

in its success w  You take pride in the Lab School

Special Education Support Services Mr. Kyle O’Brien, Chairperson

w  Special Education Programs & Services at the HS n  Special Education Programs & Services are provided to those

students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) w  BCSD offers a continuum of services ranging from least

restrictive to most restrictive w  Program planning for next year occurs at the annual

review meeting w  Section 504 Accommodation Plans

n  Overseen by the Special Education Support Services Dept. n  Handicap substantially limits one of more major life activity

Conclusion

w Proceed to cafeteria

n Meet subject supervisors n Take building tour

Thank you for joining us this evening!