9th Grade PTO Night Welcome to BHS!

Who We Are 9th Grade Deans Lisa Redding Melanee Alexander

Dancing for Brookline High School! The Calculus Project is designed to narrow the achievement gap in mathematics by instilling a mindset that attributes success to hard work and resilience, by promoting collaboration among participating students, and by improving the mathematics problem solving skills of African American, Hispanic and low-income students. Our goal is to increase the enrollment of students from these three groups in higher-level math classes at Brookline High School by providing the support necessary for success. Students are invited to the Calculus Project based on academic performance and consultation with teachers. Thank you Rotary Club, for the opportunity to raise visibility, support, and funds!

How We Welcomed Your Children to BHS Gathering on Cypress Field with Advisors & Junior Mentors. Superfan t-shirts! Procession into the Quad with cheering staff and our band playing. Speeches from Mr. Meyer, Deans Redding & Alexander, BHS Superfans, & Junior Mentors. Advisory – rules, schedules, tours & get to know you activities.

Our Messages to Our 9th graders You are all now BHS Warriors! Hard work + support + desire to succeed = success We will get you know you well. Get involved. So many opportunities here! Be open to making new friends. Ask for help. There will be obstacles to overcome. Appreciate BHS for its diversity. You can do it. We can help. We believe in you.

Dr. Mykee Fowlin You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me Thank you, PTO!

Messages from Dr. Mykee See people as individuals instead of summing people up. We have more in common than you may think. It’s not what you’re given, it’s what you do with what you are given. You are more powerful than your pain. Practice intentional acts of kindness. What can you do right now to make others feel better? Do what you need to do, not what you’re supposed to do. Take risks that matter.

BHS Values Caring, supportive community High expectations (for ourselves and our students) Known for academic excellence Well-rounded Life balance Good citizenship 3 BHS Mantras Hard work over time. Bring your best self to school. With freedom comes responsibility.

Transition to High School Academic Challenges – Balance the Workload Homework Time management Structural Challenges – How We Operate Navigating the big school! Communication with teachers issue - No contract Where to go for extra help Our daily schedule Social Challenges – Meeting New People Changing friendships The social media distraction (in general, HW, and sleep)

Our Dean’s Team Deans: Lisa Redding Melanee Alexander Brendan Kobus Guidance Counselors: Nicole Bent Rich Gorman Clifton Jones Sara Reese/Alex Young Secretary: Sharon Fagan*

Important School Rules Good to review rules and progressive consequences with your son/daughter! Our Attendance Policy – Total absence limit 21 for full-year courses, 11 for semester-long courses Our Cell Phone Policy No talking on the phone anywhere in the building. No use in classrooms unless explicit permission from the teacher. Our Headphones/Earbuds Policy Not allowed to be worn on head or around neck in common areas during the school day. Cheating/Plagiarism Cheating is unauthorized having, giving, sharing, taking, or presenting information and/or material that benefits a student.

FAQs Q: What do I do if my child needs to be absent? A: Sharon_Fagan@psbma.org 617-713-5035 Give student name, date of absence, entire day or certain blocks, reason for absence. Q: What if my child needs to change a class? A: After two week freeze, student should contact guidance counselor for a meeting. Add/drop form. Q: Who do I contact if I have a question? A: http://bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us or call your son/daughter’s guidance counselor.

Meeting Dates Back to School Night Thursday, September 29, 2016 9th grade PTO Nights Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Thank you 9th Grade PTO Reps Earlene Avalon Jessica Roland Dianne Shannon Check out the PTO website http://www.bhs-pto.org/ for the many ways YOU can get involved! ATPP Committee is looking for volunteers!