BROOKE POINT HIGH SCHOOL “AS ONE” FRESHMAN ORIENTATION 2016

ADMINISTRATION 2 Mr. Scott McClellan, Principal Assistant PrincipalsStudents Mr. Jim Ralph A-F Mr. Tim Roberts G-N Mrs. Laura Sullivan O-Z Mr. Roger Pierce: Assistant Principal for Athletics & Student Activities

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT 3 Dr. Marialena Bridges: Sc-Z Director of Counseling COUNSELORS STUDENTS Ms. Holly Williman A-Cl Mrs. Levette Hull Co-Haq Mrs. Beth Falk Har-Me Mrs. Barbara Smiley-Ingalls Mi-Sa

PLANNING PROCESS 4 1.CHOOSE DIPLOMA TYPE 2.SELECT REQUIRED COURSES AND LEVELS; College Preparatory or Honors may be offered 3.CHOOSE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL 4.CHOOSE WORLD LANGUAGE AND/OR ELECTIVES

STEP ONE 5 CHOOSE TYPE OF DIPLOMA Advanced Studies Diploma Standard Diploma *IB Diploma is an Advanced Studies Diploma

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA 26 CREDITS 6 English Math Science History Physical Education--NEED 2 World Language--NEED 3 OR 4 Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education --NEED 1 Electives--NEED 3 (or 2 depending on language option) NEED 4 OF EACH

English--Need 4 Math Science History Health and Physical Education--Need 2 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education-Need 1 Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1 Electives--Need 5* * 2 MUST BE SEQUENTIAL STANDARD DIPLOMA 22 CREDITS Need 3 Of Each 7

STEP TWO 8 SELECT REQUIRED COURSES: ENGLISH EARTH SCIENCE [ BIOLOGY if IB] WORLD HISTORY I [ WORLD HISTORY II or AP WORLD if IB] HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

STEP THREE 9 CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL: Algebra I Part I & Algebra I Part II Algebra I Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra II Honors Algebra II

STEP FOUR 10 CHOOSE ELECTIVES: WORLD LANGUAGE FINE and PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TRADE and INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION FAMILY and CONSUMER SCIENCES BUSINESS and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY N.J.R.O.T.C.

SOL TESTING: CLASS OF ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA *MUST PASS 9 SOL TESTS* STANDARD DIPLOMA *MUST PASS 6 SOL TESTS* POTENTIAL NINTH GRADE SOLS ALGEBRA I GEOMETRY ALGEBRA II EARTH SCIENCE/ BIOLOGY WORLD HISTORY 1 or WORLD HISTORY 2

WORLD LANGUAGES 12 Required for Advanced Studies Diploma SPANISH FRENCH LATIN GERMAN **ASL [Levels 1 and 2 offered, beginning in the 10 th grade]

STAFFORD ACADEMIES FOR TECHNOLOGY “S.T.A.T. ACADEMY” 13 4 year program with emphasis on integration of math, science, and technology in career pathways that include Information Technology and Engineering. BPHS: Information Technology Academy NSHS: Biomedical Sciences NSHS & SSHS: Engineering and Technology Students generally attend the Academy for two blocks in Mathematics, Science, and Career & Technical Education throughout the year. Students will complete other course work necessary for graduation at their base school.

S.T.A.T. ACADEMY 14 Applications are available on the Stafford County Schools website: Visit STAT link under “Instructional Programs” then “Signature Programs” Applications available online. Due March 24, 2016 STAT students are offered rigorous academics combined with technical knowledge in areas of specific interest. STAT students are required to earn the Advanced Diploma. Details available online.

COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL 15 Provides gifted and highly motivated high school students with a half-day challenging program in English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. BPHS students in CGS travel to Colonial Forge HS World Language & elective courses are completed at BPHS Additional information available at

BPHS FLIGHT SCHOOL (AUGUST 24TH) 16 Purpose: Allows 9 th grade students the opportunity to meet and greet their classmates & faculty/staff. Morning Assembly to include Tour of School Overview of Programs, Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities Question and Answer Session/Tips for High School Success Preview of Student Agenda Lunch followed by a Pep Rally! All 9 th grade students should receive an invitation for Flight School over the summer

TECHNOLOGY/ TRADE & INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION 17 TECHNICAL DRAWING & DESIGN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS CARPENTRY

BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 18 KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA, AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS FASHION DESIGN & MARKETING COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 19 PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT NUTRITION & WELLNESS

N.J.R.O.T.C. NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS 20 4 YEAR PROGRAM APPLICATION REQUIRED, AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE NAVAL SCIENCE & MILITARY HISTORY EMPHASIZES CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SELF- DISCIPLINE, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, TEAMWORK EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: MILITARY DRILL, FITNESS, ORIENTEERING, MARKSMANSHIP, AND ACADEMIC TEAMS

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS 21 ART BAND CHORUS THEATRE ARTS ORCHESTRA TECHNICAL THEATER

SPORTS AT BPHS Tryouts for Fall Sports begin August 1ST Physical must be on file in order for student to participate in sports Physical must be dated for May 1, 2016 and afterwards FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTSSPRING SPORTS FOOTBALL BOYS BASKETBALLSPRING TRACK FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS BASKETBALLBASEBALL GOLF GYMNASTICSSOFTBALL CROSS COUNTRY BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMINGBOYS SOCCER VOLLEYBALL INDOOR TRACKGIRLS SOCCER CHEERLEADING WRESTLINGBOYS LACROSSE WINTER CHEERLEADINGGIRLS LACROSSE BOYS TENNIS GIRLS TENNIS 22

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Best way to start your high school career is to get involved! Academic TeamForensicsNewspaper American Sign Lang. ClubFrench ClubOrchestra Art ClubFrench Honor SocietyRobotics Team Battle of the BooksFreshmen ClassSCA BP GamerGerman ClubSenior Class BroadcastingGerman Honor SocietySophomore Class BP Theatre CompanyHOSASpanish Club Cafe’ Book ClubJunior ClassSpanish Natl. Honor Society ChorusKey ClubStep Team Dance Team: JV & VarsityLatin ClubTop Hawks/Navigators DebateLatin Honor SocietyTri-M Music Honor Society DECA Learn & Serve TSA Environmental Science Literary Magazine VA Star Equal Rights Club Marching Band Winter Guard FBLA Multicultural ClubYearbook FCCLA FOCUS National Honor Society 23

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA 24 IB Coordinator: Mrs. Julie Stemple-Hoover Emphasis On life-long learning, critical thinking, and international mindedness Full Diploma 9 th & 10 th grade: Students take Pre-IB courses 11 th & 12 th grade: Students take IB courses Middle School Counselor meets with student about 9 th grade course registration All students may take IB courses if prerequisites are met.

More Information on IB can be found at: Look for IB at BPHS Applications for the IB program are due prior to March 25, 2016 Applications are available on the IB page under “Application Documents” 25 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA

THANK YOU!! 26 Open House: Tuesday August 30th Opportunity for students to find their classrooms and meet their teachers. Please take a tour of the building, and stop in the Commons areas to speak with club sponsors. IB Coordinator – Room 242 Counselors, Content Area Teachers – Gym Student Services – Room 240 Synergy – Computer Lab 201 in Library

We look forward to seeing everyone next school year! Go Black-Hawks! 27

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