Welcome to the Incoming 9 th Grade Parent night  General Information About BHS  People to Contact for Questions  Graduation Requirements  The Scheduling Process Our purpose tonight is to provide you with:

BHS Administration Randall Gawel – Principal Students Last Names A-G Andrew Meloche – 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 Robyn Weiss Students Last Names E-K Christina Belsky Students Last Names L-R Hillary Graveline 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 grade  Opportunities  Academic  Clubs  Sports  Fine and Performing Arts  Robotics  Vocational  Entrepreneurial

Academic Opportunities  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 (OSTC)

Graduation Requirements 22 Credits Required for Graduation Must include the following:  4 credits of English  English 9  English 10  English 11  English 12  4 credits of Math  Algebra 1  Geometry  Algebra 2  4 th math Credit

Graduation Requirements  3 credits of Science  Geo-Physical  Biology  Chemistry or Physics  3 credits of Social Studies  U.S. History  Government / Economics  World History  1- 2 Credits of World Language  French, Spanish, or Chinese  ½ Credit of Physical Education  ½ Credit of Health

Course for 9 th Grade Course for 9 th Grade 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

Courses for 9 th Grade 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

Course for 9 th Grade Science  Geo-Physical Science  Biology  Advanced Earth and Space Placement is determined by the following criteria:  8 th Grade Science Class Grade  8 th Grade Science Teacher Recommendation

Courses for 9 th Grade Courses for 9 th Grade Social Studies  U.S. History Physical Education  PE Foundations / Health (one semester each)  World Language (1 - 2 years required)  Spanish  French  Chinese Additional Electives  Music Class  Art Class  Family Consumer Science  Technology Class  English

Sample 9th Grade Schedule PeriodClass 1st 7:40-8:41 Geometry 2nd 8:46-9:47 PE Foundations 3rd 9:52-10:53 Spanish 1 4th 10:58-12:03 English 9 Lunch 12:03-12:53 Cafeteria 5th 12:53-1:54 Geo-Physical Science 6th 1:59-3:00 U.S. History

Personal Curriculum 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 with an IEP, modifications to the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements 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.

Personal Curriculum 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 M-Step, which includes the SAT 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

The Scheduling Process Anderson Middle School – April 1 st, 2015 Norup International School – April 2 nd, 2015  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 (Date TBD).  9 th Grade Orientation will occur in August, 2015.

Important Dates Middle School Anderson Middle School Monday, March 9 th, 2015 Students receive scheduling information with current teacher’s recommendation for English, Math, and Science. Friday, March 20 th, 2015  Students return schedule requests with parent signature Wednesday, April 1 st, 2015  High school counselors and Mr. Kane visit Anderson during hours 1, 2, and 3 for 8 th grade students to enter scheduling choices into the computer. Norup International School Monday, March 9 th, 2015 Students receive scheduling information with current teacher’s recommendation for English, Math, and Science. Friday, March 20 th, 2015  Students return schedule requests with parent signature Thursday, April 2 nd, 2015  High school counselors and Mr. Kane visit Norup during hours 2 and 3 for 8 th grade students to enter scheduling choices into the computer.

Where to Find Information? Go to the main district webpage Berkley High School Webpage Scheduling Curriculum Guide

Final Thoughts  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.  Phone Number:  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 ☺