Berkley High School Incoming 9 th Grade Information Night February 28, 2013 BHS Auditorium

 General Information About BHS and Opportunities Available to Students  People to Contact for Questions  Graduation Requirements  The Scheduling Process WELCOME Our purpose tonight is to provide you with:

BHS ADMINISTRATION Randall Gawel – Principal Students Last Names A-G Michael Ross – Assistant Principal Students Last Names H-R Ronald Kane – Assistant Principal Students Last Names S-Z Lori Stone – Athletic Coordinator All Athletic Related Issues

BHS COUNSELORS Daryl Beebe Students Last Names A-D Catherine Helms Students Last Names E-K Natalie Perkins Students Last Names L-R Lori Bullis Students Last Names S-Z

BHS GENERAL INFORMATION  School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  6 Period Schedule  61 Minute Classes  Closed Lunch for 9 th and 10 th Grade  Opportunities  Academic  Clubs  Sports  Fine and Performing Arts  Robotics  Community Service  Entrepreneurial

 Over 20 Advanced Placement Classes  Advanced and Honors Classes  Project Advance (Syracuse University)  12 th Grade English and Mathematics  University Dual Enrollment  Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts (CASA)  Oakland Schools Technical Campus ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

English Language Arts  English 9  Honors English 9  Resource Room English (As recommended for students with an IEP) Placement is determined by the following criteria:  8 th Grade English Class Grade  8 th Grade English Teacher Recommendation  8 th Grade MEAP score for Language Arts COURSES FOR 9 TH GRADE

Mathematics  Algebra 1  Geometry  Algebra 2  Resource Room Math (As recommended for students with an IEP) Placement is determined by the following criteria:  8 th Grade Math Class Grade  8 th Grade Math Teacher Recommendation  8 th Grade MEAP score for Math COURSES FOR 9 TH GRADE

Science  Geo-Physical Science  Advanced Earth and Space  850 or higher on MEAP and teacher recommendation Social Studies  U.S. History Physical Education  PE Foundations (one semester)  Health (one semester) Additional Electives  Foreign Language ( 2 years required)  Music Class  Art Class  Family Consumer Science  Technology Class  English COURSES FOR 9 TH GRADE

SAMPLE 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE PeriodClass 1st 7:40-8:41 Geometry 2nd 8:46-9:47 PE Foundations 3rd 9:52-10:57 Spanish 1 4th 11:02-12:03 English 9 Lunch 12:03-12:53 Cafeteria 5th 12:53-1:54 Geo-Physical Science 6th 1:59-3:00 U.S. History

A Personal Curriculum (PC) allows several flexible learning options for students. Any student earning additional credit beyond the required number of credits in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or World Languages can substitute those credits toward meeting the state requirements in the subject areas below based on the following criteria. Social Studies (Michigan Merit Requirement: 3 credits) The student can substitute one of the social studies credit requirements provided that the student has successfully completed two required social studies credits (1/2 credit which must include Government. Health and Physical Education (Michigan Merit Requirement: 1 credit) The student may substitute the credit requirement(s) for health and physical education. Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (Michigan Merit Requirement: 1 credit) Substituting credit requirement for one visual, performing, and applied credit. PERSONAL CURRICULUM

Additionally, a parent can also request a PC for the following:  For students challenged with meeting the Algebra II expectation, adjustments may be made to the mathematics requirements.  For students with an IEP, modifications to the Michigan Merit Curriculum may be considered for the student to demonstrate proficiency.  Parents of students with an IEP can request a PC, however it will be the decision of the IEP team in determining whether a PC should be granted.

Potential Adverse Effects of Using a Personal Curriculum Parents and students should understand the possible consequences for modifications of the MMC credit requirements or high school content expectations. Personal curriculum modifications that reduce the number of content expectations mastered by the student may affect the student’s: ►Performance on the Michigan Merit Exam (MME), which includes the ACT college entrance exam. ►Admission to, and/or preparedness for success in college ►Eligibility for college scholarships ►Admission to a trade school ►Ability to secure a job in the career of choice ►Eligibility for NCAA athletic programs PERSONAL CURRICULUM

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS BHS Graduation Requirements

Students will meet with middle school and high school counselors and Mr. Ross on the following dates to input course requests: Anderson Middle School – April 11, 2013 Norup International School – April 12, 2013  Student schedules will require approval from a parent, current Math Teacher, and current English Teacher before requests are finalized.  Private or home-schooled students can call or come into the counseling office at BHS for a registration packet.  Students have the option to TEST-OUT of a class in June.  9 th Grade Orientation will occur in August, THE SCHEDULING PROCESS

Anderson Middle School Monday, March 11, 2013 (tentative)  BHS COUNSELORS WILL VISIT TO TALK ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL Friday, March 22, 2013  TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS DUE FOR ELA, MATH ANDSCIENCE TO MS. DUNCAN Tuesday, March 20 and 21, 2013  8 TH GRADE SCIENCE CLASSES MEET FOR SCHEDULING INFORMATION IN MEDIA CENTER WITH MS. DUNCAN Monday, March 25, 2013  IN SCIENCE CLASSES, STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE REGISTRATION WORKSHEET WITH TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS TO TAKE HOME FOR SIGNATURE. RETURN TO MS.DUNCAN BY APRIL 8 OR BEFORE Monday, April 8, 2013  PARENT SIGNED REGISTRATION WORKSHEETS DUE BACK TO MS.DUNCAN Thursday, April 11, 2013  STUDENTS WILL MEET WITH BHS COUNSELORS AND MR. ROSS TO REGISTER FOR BHS CLASSES IN THE INNOVATION LAB, 1 ST, 2 ND AND 3 RD HOURS Norup International School Monday April 8 th, 2013  GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS/GPA/9 TH GRADE SCHEDULING INFORMATION  SCHEDULING WORKSHEET WITH TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS DISTRUBITED Friday, April 12, 2013  HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATORS VISIT NORUP 9 TH GRADE SCHEDULING CHOICES ENTERED IN THE COMPUTER  Message from Norup Counselor, Robyn Weiss Message from Norup Counselor, Robyn Weiss IMPORTANT DATES MIDDLE SCHOOL

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION? Go to the main district webpage Berkley High School Webpage Scheduling Curriculum Guide

 Students must schedule 12 courses for the year. (6 classes per semester and 2 alternates electives per semester).  Select electives that are of student interest.  Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.  Students in 9 th grade should be spending an average of 90 minutes of homework per night!  Sign up for Family Access!  Visit for informationwww.berkleyschools.org ☺Have a Great Evening ☺ FINAL THOUGHTS