Transcript Orientation - Burlington Township School District

Welcome to
Burlington Township High School
Class of 2012
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“Building for the future, the best is
yet to come!”
“Building for the future,
the best is yet to come!!”
Orientation Program
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PROGRAM AGENDA
 Welcoming Remarks 
 Transitioning into High School 
 Academic Schedule 
 Guidance 
 Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular 
 Academic Programs 
 Q & A/Refreshments - Cafeteria 
WHY DO FRESHMEN
STRUGGLE?
Peer Pressure
Varied cognitive development
Too many options
Poor organizational skills
Not feeling connected
Needs & interests not identified
Poor communication skills
Unprepared for HS expectations
Lack of social skills
Poor self image
Unfamiliar w/schedule
Intimidated by older students
Poor impulse control
Uncertain about the future
Lack of friends
Falling through the cracks
Goal One
Provide opportunities, within a
structured setting, for all students to
enhance and apply organizational
skills, time management skills, and
overall study skills, while
reinforcing appropriate
interpersonal and social skills
Goal Two
Create a safe and secure
learning environment
within which the individual
needs of every student are
met
Goal Three
Every student will actively participate,
along with all stakeholders, in a
comprehensive and multi-facet
orientation to the high school
experience. This will include the
creation of a long-term academic
pathway to prepare him or her for the
future
Goal Four
Enhance the awareness, within all staff
members, of the diverse needs of 9th
grade students, while providing each
student the opportunity to build a
positive relationship with a caring
adult within the building
Teaming
• Common planning time between team
members
• Includes core areas
– Math
– Science
– Social Studies
– English
• Does not lead to tracking
Sample Student Schedule
Periods
Semester 1
Semester 2
1
Math
H/PE
2
H/PE
English
3
Lunch
Lunch
4
SRE
SRE
5/6
Science
Social Studies
7
Art
World Lang.
TRANSITION/ORIENTATION
• Extensive guidance involvement during 8th
grade and at every level
• Variety of grade level appropriate activities
• Parent involvement
• Begins in 8th grade, continues into the
summer, carried out during 9th grade
• Provides opportunities for students to give
feedback while allowing them to
communicate interests and address concerns
• Club/activity fair
The Intensive Block Model
• The 4 X 4 semesterized block
allows students to take 4 courses
per semester.
• Students attend 4 eighty-minute
classes each day.
Instructional Schedule
Period 1 Class ------ 80 minutes
Period 2 Class ------ 80 minutes
Period 3 Lunch ----- 40 minutes
Period 4 SRE ------- 40 minutes
Periods 5/6 Class -- 80 minutes
Period 7 Class ------ 80 minutes
The Advantages of an
Intensive 4 X 4
Block Model
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Allows teachers to fully develop key concepts
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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
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A variety of learning styles can be addressed
in each classroom enabling more learners to be
successful
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A wider variety of learning activities are
possible
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Greater opportunities for the application of
newly acquired concepts
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Create opportunities for special activities
during the day without losing full instructional
periods
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. James Mills – Director
Ms Heidi Potts – 9th Grade
Mrs. Cindy Marzilli – A-Ek
Mr. Troy Scott – El-La
Ms. Elena South – Le-Rh
Mrs. Linda Porter – Ri-Z
Credit and Subjects Required
for Graduation:
145 Credits are required for graduation
including 5 credits each year 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 Cultures or World History
5 Credits of Social Science Elective
10 Credits in World Language
Information Technology I
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 Biology
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP Statistics
AP Physics B
AP Spanish Language
AP United States History
AP Spanish Literature
AP World History
AP Computer Science
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
 Courses can be taught by BTHS or BCC
staff
2. Internet based classes
THE SCHEDULING PROCESS
FAQ’S
• When will scheduling occur?
Students at Springside – Beginning early February
Parents of private school students should contact the High
School Counseling Office to make a scheduling
appointment (609) 387-1713, Ext. 1104
• Where will scheduling occur?
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
Standardized test 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
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!!
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2008-09
Name _________________
Career Choice
RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
A. Health/Phys. Ed. I
Grade Next Year 9
CREDITS
COURSE NAME & CODE
1.25/3.75
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B. English I (Hum/ Enr/ CP)
5
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C. Math
5
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D. Earth and Physical Science
5
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E. US History I (Hum/ Enr/ CP)
5
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F. Lunch/SRE or Music Options
0 or 5.0
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2.5 or 5.0
G.
(Enr/ CP/ A & B)
G. Keyboarding or Information Technology I
H. (World Language / Performing Arts)
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I. (Fine Arts / Technology Education)
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J.
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Must select three (3) alternate subjects:
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Z.
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
ATHLETICS
ADADEMICS
•Eligible for Semester One
• Completed 30 Credits and attained a GPA of
2.0 (74) 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 (74) or higher from semester one
ATHLETICS – AGE
QUALIFICATIONS
• 16 Years old before September 1st of the
Freshman year – student will not play
Freshman athletics
• 19 Years old before September 1st of the
Senior Year – student will not
participate in athletics
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
FALL SPORTS
3 Levels of all Fall Sports
• FOOTBALL
• SOCCER – GIRLS AND BOYS
• FIELD HOCKEY
• CROSS COUNTRY – GIRLS AND BOYS
• CHEERLEADING (not NJSIAA
sanctioned)
WINTER SEASON
• BASKETBALL – GIRLS AND BOYS – 3 LEVELS
• WRESTLING
• WINTER TRACK
• BOWLING – GIRLS AND BOYS
• CHEERLEADING (not NJSIAA sanctioned)
SPRING SEASON
• BASEBALL - 3 LEVELS
• SOFTBALL – 3 LEVELS
• TRACK – GIRLS AND BOYS
• TENNIS – BOYS
• GOLF
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