Transcript Welcome to Burlington Township High School Class of 2011

Welcome to
Burlington Township High School
2014-2015
“Building for the future, the best is
yet to come!”
“Building for the future,
the best is yet to come!!”
Orientation Program
PROGRAM AGENDA
 Welcoming Remarks 
 Transitioning into BTHS 
 Academic Schedule and Programs 
Guidance Program 
Athletics and Extracurricular Program
Tour of the High School 
Burlington Township District
Goals
• Provide exemplary instructional programs
and practices
• Maintain safe and secure schools
• Develop a school community that is
involved in meaningful ways
• Practice effective and efficient school
management and operations
The Intensive Block Model
• The 4 X 4 semesterized block
allows students to take 4 courses
per semester.
• Students attend 4 seventy-eight or
seventy-six minute classes each
day.
Instructional Schedule
Period 1-2 Class -- 78 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 -- 78 minutes
The Advantages of an
Intensive 4 X 4
Block Model
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A variety of learning styles can be addressed in each
course, enabling more students to achieve success
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Students have a greater range of courses from which
to select
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Students prepare for only four
classes at a time
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Allows more creativity on the part of the teacher and
fosters more creativity in the students
Sample Student Schedule
Periods
Semester 1
Semester 2
1-2
Math
Spanish 2
3-4
H/PE
English
5
Lunch
Lunch
6
Advisory
Advisory
7-8
Science
Social Studies
9-10
Spanish I
Art I
Credit and Subjects Required
for Graduation:
140 Credits are required for graduation
including 20 credits in each of the following:
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Language Arts (Literacy)
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education, Health and Safety
Additionally, the Following
Subjects are required for
Graduation:
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United States History I and II
World History
10 Credits in World Language
2.5 credits in financial, economic, business, and
entrepreneurial literacy
• 5 Credits in Visual and Performing Arts
• 5 Credits in Career Education, Consumer, Family and
Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical Education
Opportunities for Course
Advancement
AP Program
AP English Literature
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
AP Computer Science
AP German
AP US Gov’t and Politics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics B
AP United States History
AP World History
AP French
AP Psychology
AP Music Theory
Senior College Option
Seniors who have passed the HSPA and are on target to complete
all coursework can take a reduced course-load senior year in
order to take college courses at an area college
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
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Internet based classes
College courses taught on the BTHS campus by college
instructors: Intro to Criminal Justice and American
Sign Language
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. James Mills – Director
Mrs. Heidi Roman – 9th Grade
Mrs. Cindy Marzilli – A-Ek
Mr. Troy Scott – El-La
Mrs. Lara Webb – Le-Rh
Ms. Alicia Hayes – Ri-Z
Guidance Program
• Individual and small group counseling
• College and career counseling (Naviance)
• Provide resources for students and parents
through website and Naviance
• Administer PSAT, Practice SAT, SAT,
PARCC, and AP Testing
ATHLETICS
ADADEMICS
•Eligible for Semester One
• Completed 30 Credits and attained a GPA of
2.0 (70) or higher from the previous year (does
not apply to incoming 8th grade students.)
•Eligible for Semester Two
• Completed 15 Credits and attained a GPA of
2.0 (70) or higher from semester one
ATHLETICS –
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
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Physical from your family physician
Signed Permission slip
NJSIAA Steroid Testing Form
Abide by the signed athletic contract
Abide by team rules
Not on the deprived list
STEP 1 – www.burltwpsch.org
STEP 2- enter your email address
on the next screen and click join
REGISTERING FOR
FALCON FLYER
STEP 1 – www.burltwpsch.org
STEP 2 – Click on High
School’s Website
STEP 3- On the next screen, click
on eNews Registration link
STEP 4- enter your email address
on and select submit
REGISTERING FOR THE
HIGH SCHOOL’S ENEWS
STEP 1 – www.burltwpsch.org
STEP 2- please e-mail
[email protected] the
following information: student’s
name, address and grade and the
parent’s e-mail address
REGISTERING FOR THE
PARENT PORTAL
Building Tours and Q and A