Brooke Point High School “As One” Freshman Orientation 2017

Administration Mrs. Tammy Houk, Principal Assistant Principals Students Mr. Jim Ralph A-F Mr. Tim Roberts G-N New Assist. Principal Coming! O-Z Mr. Roger Pierce: Assistant Principal for Athletics & Student Activities

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

PlanninG Process CHOOSE DIPLOMA TYPE SELECT REQUIRED COURSES AND LEVELS; College Preparatory or Honors may be offered CHOOSE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL CHOOSE WORLD LANGUAGE AND/OR ELECTIVES

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

ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA 26 CREDITS 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

STANDARD DIPLOMA 22 CREDITS 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 CTE or Industry Certification required Need 3 Of Each 7

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

CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL: STEP THREE 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 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 2021 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 SPANISH FRENCH LATIN GERMAN Required for Advanced Studies Diploma SPANISH FRENCH LATIN GERMAN **ASL [very limited in 9th grade] American Sign language is an upper level option, only 2 credits offered

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

S.T.A.T. ACADEMY Applications are available on the Stafford County Schools website: www.staffordschools.net Visit STAT link under “ Programs” then “Career & Technical Education” then “Stafford Academy for Technology” STAT applications available online. 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.

BPHS Flight School (August 23th) Purpose: Allows 9th 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 9th grade students registered to attend BPHS will receive an invitation for Flight School over the summer

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

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PARENTING NUTRITION & WELLNESS FAMILY RELATIONS INTRODUCTION to FASHION CAREERS INTRODCUTION to INTERIOR DESIGN

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS BAND GUITAR CHORUS DRAMA ORCHESTRA TECHNICAL THEATER

TECHNOLOGY/ TRADE & INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION TECHNICAL DRAWING & DESIGN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS CARPENTRY TELEVISION & MEDIA PRODUCTION ADDITIONAL CLASSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES OFFERED WITH PRIOR EXPERIENCE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

C AREER & T ECHNICAL E DUCATION

BECOME A DOCTOR BPHS CTE Courses Health Assistant

BECOME A CHEF BPHS CTE Courses Culinary Arts

BECOME A WINNER BPHS CTE Organizations FBLA & DECA

BECOME A HERO BPHS CTE Courses NJROTC

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

Sports at bphs Tryouts for Fall Sports begin July 31st Physical must be on file in order for student to participate in sports Physical must be dated for May 1, 2017 and afterwards FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS FOOTBALL BOYS BASKETBALL SPRING TRACK FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS BASKETBALL BASEBALL GOLF GYMNASTICS SOFTBALL CROSS COUNTRY BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING BOYS SOCCER VOLLEYBALL INDOOR TRACK GIRLS SOCCER CHEERLEADING WRESTLING BOYS LACROSSE WINTER CHEERLEADING GIRLS LACROSSE BOYS TENNIS GIRLS TENNIS

Best way to start your high school career is to get involved! Clubs and activities Best way to start your high school career is to get involved! Academic Team American Sign Lang. Club Animation Club ASL Honor Society Art Club Battle of the Books BP Gamer BP Movement Broadcasting BP Theater Company Buddy Club Café Book Club Chorus Color Guard Dance Team: JV & Varsity Debate DECA Environmental Club Equality Club FBLA FCCLA Focus Forensics French Club French Honor Society Freshman Class German Club German Honor Society HOSA Junior Class Key Club Knitting Club Latin Club Latin Honor Society Learn and Serve Literary Magazine Marching Band Model UN Multicultural Club National Honor Society Newspaper Orchestra Quill & Scroll Hon. Society Renaissance Club Robotics club SCA Senior class Sophomore Class Spanish Natl Honor Society Spirit Club Step Team Top Hawk Navigators Tri-M Music Honor Society TSA VA Star/Gamers Club Yearbook YOVASO

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA IB Coordinator: Mrs. Julie Stemple-Hoover stemplehooverje@staffordschools.net Emphasis on life-long learning, critical thinking, international-mindedness Full Diploma Applications submitted to middle school counselor 9th & 10th grade: Students take advanced courses to prepare for IB courses 11th & 12th grade: Students take IB courses All students may take IB courses if prerequisites are met.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA More information on IB can be found at: www.staffordschools.net/bp IB link under Programs >International Baccalaureate For application, click on IB at BPHS > Want to apply? Applications for the IB program are due prior to March 31, 2017 (to middle school counselor)

COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL 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 Classes are a mix of AP and Dual Enrollment Applications were due Feb 14, 2017 Additional information available at www.cgsva.net/cgs

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THANK YOU!! Open House: Tuesday August 29th Opportunity for students to find their classrooms and meet their teachers. Please stop in the Commons areas to speak with our many club and activity sponsors. IB Coordinator – Room 248 Student Services Chair – Room 246 Counselors / Teachers / Student Leaders – Library Synergy & Technology Assistance – Computer Lab Room. 201

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