PRESENTATION PROGRAM OF STUDIES WELCOME TO OUR

JBHS Program of Studies 2020

JOEL BARLOW HIGH SCHOOL

WELCOME TO OUR PROGRAM OF STUDIES

PRESENTATION

Our learning expectations

School can feel like this

Emotions Matter

Attention, Memory, and Learning

Decision Making

Relationship Quality

Physical and Mental Health

Performance and CreativityYale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc Brackett, PhD

Emotions Matter

Students who experience: Tend to feel:

Positive Relationships Accepted & Connected

Engaging Instruction Hopeful & Interested

Relevance & Meaningfulness Happy & Respected

Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc Brackett, PhD

Seeking Balance

STRESSED

ANXIOUSHAPPY

BOREDTIRED CALM

EXHAUSTEDDEPRESSED

OVERWHELMED

EXCITED

JOYFUL

SATISFIED

FULFILLED

Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

Finding Flow

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

School CounselingPaula Panos

Wellness Kristen Fallo

Special Education Patty RoszkoDave DeAngelo

Introduction of Presenters

HumanitiesAngela Staron

STEMJ.T. Schemm

AdministrationGina PinJennifer Desmarais Classes 2020 & 2023 (& 2024)Julie McTague Classes 2021 & 2022

FOUR YEAR PLAN(Beginning with the Class of 2023)

Humanities (18 credits) English (8.0 credits)Social Studies (6.0 credits)Fine Arts: Art, Music, Theater (1.0)Humanities Electives (3.0)

STEM (18 credits) Math (6.0)Science (6.0)Applied Arts: Graphic Arts, Engineering, Computer Sci (1.0)STEM Electives (5.0)

Wellness (5 credits) Physical, Wellness, Health, Safety Education (5.0)

World Language (2 credits) World Language (2.0)

Mastery Based (2 credits) Mastery Based Diploma Assessment (2.0)

Electives (5 credits) Elective courses from any department (5.0)

Total Credits 50.0

FOUR YEAR PLAN(Classes of 2021 and 2022 only)

• English 8 credits

• Social Studies 6 credits

• Math 6 credits

• Science 6 credits

• Fine & Applied Arts 4 credits

• Health/Physical Ed 5 credits

• Electives 13 credits

Total = 48 credits

ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate competence in basic skills per CT Public Act No. 01-166

• Connecticut Grade 11 SAT Test• Next Generation Science Assessment in Grade 11

• Computer Proficiency(Classes of 2021 and 2022 only)

• Writing Portfolio

SCHEDULING PROCESS:8TH GRADE SCHEDULING TIMELINE

• Course selection occurs in February

• High school counselors schedule at the middle schools

• Helen Keller - February 4th • John Read - February 6th

• Schedule conflicts resolved after budget is passed

• Schedules emailed home in July via Parent Portal

Seven-Day Rotating Schedule

Day in the life of a 9th grader at Barlow?

Sample Schedule: Joel Barlow, Grade 9

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WELLNESS

• Wellness has been defined as an approach to personal health that emphasizes individual responsibility for well being through the practice of health-promoting lifestyle behavior

(Edlin, Golanty, & Brown, 1999)

• Wellness also means engaging in attitudes and behaviors that enhance quality of life and maximize personal potential

(Anspaugh, Hamrick, & Roostato,1991)

WELLNESS DIMENSIONS

• Social

• Occupational

• Spiritual

• Intellectual

• Physical

• Emotional

• Environmental

WELLNESS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

• Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to make healthy lifestyle choices in the promotion of personal and community wellness.

WELLNESS REQUIRED COURSES

• 9th grade Wellness (full year) or Adaptive Course (full year)

• 10th grade Wellness (one semester)

• 11th grade Wellness (one semester)

• 12th grade Wellness ( one semester)

WELLNESS ELECTIVES

• Sports Forms (10,11,12)

• Body Dynamics: Advanced Fitness (10,11,12)

• Dynamics of Sports (10,11,12)

• Honors Introduction to Medical Care (11,12)

• Unified Wellness (10,11,12)

WELLNESS ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Athletic Program

• Activity Period Intramurals

• After School Clubs

• After School Fitness


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SCIENCE COURSES

Goals:• Science is learned by blending curiosity,

determination, and experimentation. (doin’ science!)• Build and expand student interest and confidence• Scientifically literate and conversant students• Success on standardized testing

(11th grade SATs and NGSS Assessment)• Foundational knowledge and skills for future

coursework• Developing thinkers and innovators of tomorrow


9th GRADE SCIENCE COURSES

Honors Biology • Motivated, self-directed, independent learners• Strong reading, writing, critical thinking, and abstract reasoning skills

Physical Science & Earth Dynamics• Hands-on, student designed laboratory investigations• Cross-cutting concepts with chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science• Builds students’ confidence, skill levels, and knowledge base for future

science classes, as well as advancing to honors level

Fundamentals of Physical Science & Earth Dynamics• Develops inquiry-based learning skills, including lab skills• Provides a greater degree of individualized instruction• Provides a higher level of direct teacher instruction and support

AP AND ELECTIVE COURSES


AP Offerings• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• AP Physics• AP Environmental

Science

Full Year Electives• Physics • Environmental

BiologySemester Electives

• Astronomy • Forensics• Human Biology


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MATHEMATICS COURSES

• JBHS Math Program • Provides multiple entry points for 9th graders based on level of knowledge and demonstrated prerequisite skills

• Student/Parents Lens• College and Career Ready Assessments

• PSATs (8th, 9th, 10th) - Heart of Algebra (Algebra 1)• SATs (11th) - Passport to Advanced Math (Algebra 2)

• GPA, Total Course Load, and Other Commitments • What Math course in Senior Year?


STUDENTS IN 8TH GRADE CORE ALGEBRA

• Before registering for a level of Geometry ask – Have I mastered Algebra ?

• B or better on unit tests• B or better on Midterm• B or better on Final (Revisit in June)

• If B- or lower...• Take an Algebra Extension at JBHS

• Advanced Algebra 1 (Alg 1 ½)



TYPICAL FOUR-YEAR PROGRAMS


MORE INFORMATION

Math Placement - Things to Consider• Math Level Expectations• Student Self-Survey• Four Year Program Pathways

2020-21 Program of Studies is Online• JBHS Website under School Resources• Provides detailed descriptions for all courses• Provides graduation requirements and course

selection guidelinesJBHS Program of Studies 2020

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vLli45FbrcBFsJj66qKrwQJu5X2rfn7cpjQ6ntcjPXg/edit

https://www.joelbarlowps.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_238636/File/School%20Resources/Program%20of%20Studies/2020%20POS%20Interactive.pdf

THE HUMANITIES

• English•Social Studies

•World Languages

•Music

•Visual Arts

HUMANITAS

•Greek Origins•Philanthropia : Love of that which makes us human

•Paideia : Education

•Roman Origins:•Cicero; famous orator and prose stylist•Active public life and fulfilling private life•Human Nature, Civilization, Kindness


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ENGLISH

● Grade 9: English I or 9th Grade Humanities

● Grade 10: English II or Advanced English II

● Grade 11: English III and English elective

or AP Language and Composition

● Grade 12: English IV and English elective

or AP Literature and Composition

ENGLISH ELECTIVE COURSES

•Journaling: The Art of Memoir

•Modern Multicultural Literature

•Psychology and Literature

•Journaling: The Art of Memoir•Modern Multicultural Literature

•Psychology & Literature

•Writing to Speak

•Children’s Literature


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SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

REQUIRED:

• Grade 9: Our Western Traditions (full year) or 9th Grade Humanities (full year)

• Grade 10: American Government (semester)

• Grade 11: U.S. History or A.P. U.S. History (full year)

• One semester of non-western study (semester)

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES, NON-WESTERN

Non-Western Requirement of one semester:

•World Geography (10)

•Debate (10-12)

•East Asian Cultures (10-12)

•A.P. Comparative Gov. and Politics (11-12) (full year)

•Cultural Anthropology (11–12)

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES

Electives not yet mentioned:

•Madman as Hero (11-12) Semester

•A.P. Psychology (11-12) Full year

•Economics (11-12) Semester


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WORLD LANGUAGES

FrenchLatin

SpanishVirtual Language Study

FRENCH

•French I

•French II

•French III

•French IV: Regular and Advanced

•French V: Regular and Honors

•French VI: One or Two Semesters Senior Year

•Advanced Placement

SPANISH

•Spanish I

•Spanish II

•Spanish III

•Spanish IV: Regular and Advanced

•Spanish V: Regular and Honors

•Spanish VI: (full year and service)

•Advanced Placement

LATIN

•Latin II

•Latin III: Regular and Honors

•Latin IV: Regular and Honors

•Latin V: Regular and Honors

VIRTUAL LANGUAGE

Grades 11 and 12

• One credit per semester

• Independent, teacher facilitated study of languages not included in the regular curriculum and for which we have supportive virtual language connections

• Two years recommended


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ART

Art I

• Art I is a prerequisite for all other art classes.

2-D Courses

• Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Imaging and Photography

3-D Courses

• Ceramics, Sculpture, and Jewelry

AP Art

• 2-D, 3-D, or Drawing (Grades 11 & 12)

MUSIC

GENERAL

•Music Appreciation

•Music Theory

•Guitar

•Advanced Placement Music Theory (Full Year)

CHORAL

•Concert Choir (Full Year for Grade 9)

•Chamber Singers (Audition/Full Year)

INSTRUMENTAL

•Band (Full Year for Grade 9)

•String Ensemble (Full Year for Grade 9)

•Jazz Band (Audition and meets after school)

*These courses also satisfy the requirement for credit in fine arts

GRAPHIC ARTS

Graphic Arts• Digital Photography (Photoshop)• Imaging (Adobe CS)• 2D Illustration (Illustrator)• 3D Modeling (Form Z)• Web Design (WordPress)• Video Production and Editing (Premier)

This symbol in the Program of Studies indicates the course will fulfill the computer literacy graduation requirement (Classes of 2021 and 2022.)


COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Computer Programming• Good introduction for AP Computer Science courses

with exposure to JAVA Programming Language

Engineering• Principles and Applications of Engineering• Principles and Applications of Electronics• Technology of Flight


ADVANCED STEM ELECTIVES

Graphic Arts• Advanced Imaging & Editing• Advanced Video Production• Advanced Digital Photography

Computer Science• AP Computer Science• AP Computer Science Principles

Engineering• Advanced Engineering & Robotics


BUSINESS

Computer Applications• Google Apps and MS Office Suites

Business (10, 11, 12)• Introduction to Business• Accounting



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8 Lab / Study Hall / Instructional Support

Special Education Support:Per PPT Recommendation

As a department that supports...• Student access to the general curriculum• Student attainment of goals and objectives

contained in their individualized learning plans• Student readiness for post-secondary options

We continue to work toward...• Mastery of IEP goals and objectives• Improved performance on the state benchmarks

of the SAT/PSAT in Mathematics and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

• A realistic and actionable transition plan for each graduate

Supported CoursesGeneral education courses taught by general education

teachers and supported by special education staff

• Algebra Foundations

• Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

• Fund. of Phys. Science, Bio, Chem, & Physics

• Western Civ. & US History (Sem. 2 only)

Integrated Support Small group instruction and support

by a Special Education teacher

• I.S.9 – support for IEP goals and objectives; direct instruction in study skills, Reading, Writing, and Math as necessary; academic support for the content areas; transition planning; full year

• I.S.10, I.S.11, and I.S.12 – continued instruction in independent application of study skills in content areas; support for ongoing IEP goals and objectives; transition planning; per semester

(Credit – 1 elective credit per semester when enrolled full-time)

Remedial/Basic Skills InstructionSmall group courses taught by a Special Ed. Teacher

designed to address IEP objectives and improve skills.

• Reading (Gr. 9-10)Direct instruction in reading decoding, comprehension, and spelling

• Language Arts (Gr. 9-10) Focused on reading comprehension and written expression

• Math Skills (Gr. 9-10) Basic operations, fluency, problem solving, number sense

(Credit – 1 credit per semester to fulfill content area requirements)

Content-Area InstructionThese courses are small group

and taught by a Special education teacher

• English (Gr. 11-12)Contemporary and classic fiction, essays, and poems are read. Daily and long-term assignments improve both the student's skill and attitude toward reading and writing.

• History (Gr. 9-12)Essential questions are examined within the context of historical primary documents and current events. Critical reading, research, and writing skills are supported through small group and individual instruction.

(Credit – 1 credit per semester to fulfill content area requirements)

Transition Support Courses

• Transition 11 - open to any Junior; focus on inter- and intra-personal problem solving skills, group dynamics and team work

• Transition 12 - open to any Senior; focus on career awareness and exploration, post-secondary study options, independent living and decision making

(Credit – 1 credit per semester as electives)

Samples of SUPPORT

• Teachers• Writing Center

• Math Center

• School Counselors

• Administrators

• NHS Tutors

• Math Mentors

• M.A.P. Sessions

• Advisory

• Library

• Career Center

• Just Homework


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Finding Flow

Thank you!

Joel Barlow High School Website

Presentation slides will be posted on the home page under “Featured News”

Program of Studies booklet is postedunder “School Resources”

Questions?

Paula Panos, Director of School Counseling [email protected]

Documents

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