Freshman Scheduling Night February 8, 2016 Broadway Gobblers!! BHS Class of 2020 Freshman Scheduling Night February 8, 2016

AGENDA Introduction of Administrators and Counselors Transitioning to High School Need to know information – What’s Next? Parent Involvement at the next level Freshman Transition Activities Activities, Clubs, and Organizations at BHS – Get Involved!!!! Scheduling Process for 2016-2017 school year Steps to prepare for a successful freshman year AGENDA

BHS Administrative Team Mrs. Abernathy – Principal Mr. Crockett– Asst. Principal Last Names G - O BHS Administrative Team

Mrs. Sims – Asst. Principal. Mrs. Martin – Asst Mrs. Sims – Asst. Principal Mrs. Martin – Asst. Principal Last Names (P - Z) Last Names ( A – F) Mr. Ritter Athletic Director

BHS Counseling Team Mrs. Paxton Director of Counseling Students (A-F) Ms. Denton Students (G-O) Mr. Kinman Students (P-Z) Ms. Kim Dieber Career Counselor BHS Counseling Team

The 9th grade year of a student’s educational career is the most critical year!!!!!! Students who fail more than one freshman year class are the most at-risk for dropping out of school. (Eng. 9, Algebra, PE) Freshman Transition

In fact, “9th grade has been identified as the most critical point to intervene and prevent students from losing motivation, failing, and dropping out of school” (Gainey and Webb, 1998, 2). Many ninth graders fail courses, for a recent study in Chicago indicated over forty percent of ninth graders fail a major subject in the first semester, while twenty percent fail two or more (Roderick, 1999). Really?.......Says who?

Academic Rigor, Freedom, and Expectations all increase Parent Involvement traditionally decreases Attendance, Attendance, Attendance……. Lack of connectedness…….Little Fish, Big Pond Social Complexity SOL and Credit Requirements……No free passes Why does this happen?

BHS Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors are here to help, advise, guide, listen, and encourage. Clubs, Organizations, Activities, Athletics……. Parent Teacher Student Advisory (PTSA), Boosters, etc. Communication, Communication, Communication…… Specialized Programs for Freshman (Gobbler Prep, Double Block Classes, Developmental Reading, Resource, etc…..) Dedicated staff that will tutor, remediate, and guide students along the way Uh Oh?!?!?!........It will be okay

What to expect? Even/Odd Schedule – 8 Periods hybrid schedule All periods are 90 minutes Pilot program of a 4 x 4 block schedule of classes = hybrid schedule Rigorous course work for classes that may require before school or after-school tutoring Multiple options for course selection depending upon academic and career plan. Process not product! What to expect?

Standard vs. Advanced Diploma Deciding on a diploma option is an important decision that needs to be discussed NOW. Students expecting to head to a 4 year or 2 year college out of high school should be on an advanced diploma. Changes to Diploma Status can be made at any point in a student’s high school career; however, a late decision to attempt an advanced diploma could be costly. Discuss your plans following high school NOW. Your counselor will want to hear your plans to help guide you in your course selection. Standard vs. Advanced Diploma

Standard Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.B) Discipline Area Standard Credits Verified Credits English 4 2 Mathematics 3 1 Laboratory Science History & Social Sciences Health & Physical Education Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education Foreign Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education Economics and Personal Finance Electives Student Selected Test Total 22 6

Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.C) Discipline Area Standard Credits Verified Credits English 4 2 Mathematics Laboratory Science History & Social Sciences Foreign Languages 3 Health & Physical Education Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1 Economics and Personal Finance Electives Student Selected Test Total 26 9

Math Selections – 9th Grade Mrs. Slater: This current school year: Math 8 – Algebra 1 Part 1 Semester DB ….then…. Algebra 1 Part 2 Semester DB Algebra 1 Part 1 – Algebra 1 Part 2 DB or SB End of year grade will determine DB (C, D) or SB (A, B) Algebra 1 – Geometry DB, SB, or Advanced (CP) Single Blocking vs. Double Blocking May be student/parent choice depending upon student’s level of math proficiency. May be mandatory based upon grade and/or SOL’s in prior math class. Double Blocking means the student has the class every day instead of every other day. Math Selections – 9th Grade

English 9 and Developmental Reading All students will be enrolled in English 9. Selection for Developmental Reading is based on several factors to include 8th grade reading scores, teacher recommendations from 8th grade, overall school performance, etc…. Strong performances in English 9 and Algebra are the most critical components for a 9th grader. Success in these courses often determines whether or not a student will graduate on-time with their peers. English 9 and Developmental Reading

Other Course Selections… Students may enroll in Earth Science – Advanced (CP) or general Earth Science. Students will be enrolled in World Geography World History II is now a sophomore level class in which Advanced Diploma students will enroll. Students working towards an Advanced Diploma should enroll in the next foreign language course for their sequence. Three vs. Four years of a language. Please review your course guide for appropriate electives for 9th graders. These include Yearbook, Agriculture courses, Business courses, Technology, FACS, Art, etc… Other Course Selections…

This morning, February 8th, we hosted the 8th graders for a “Day in the Life Program”, which included a school goosechase tour, club fair, overview of scheduling by counselors, question / answer period by student leaders, and lunch. February 11th and 12th - BHS Counselors will do classroom guidance with 8th grade Computer Literacy classes and students will put in tentative course selections. Parents and students will be able to access course selections and make changes from home for 5 days. SCHEDULING PROCESS

February 17th - 19th BHS counselors will meet individually with 8th grade students about course selections. Parents may send in information on change requests. April 8th – Course Verification Forms go home with 3rd 9 weeks report cards. Parents may make corrections to demographic information and mark changes to course requests. Parents and students may request changes through June 1st. SCHEDULING PROCESS

Students will complete course registration process as described.. Student schedules will be created throughout the summer and will be available at registration in August. Parents will begin to receive emails, letters, and updates from Mrs. Abernathy during the summer in preparation for the 2016-2017 school year. Back to School Night and Registration will occur in August. What’s Next…..?

We are excited to have you join the students at BHS in August 2016!!!!! Preparation for your freshman year is already underway. Make wise and calculated choices for your courses next year. Enjoy the remainder of 8th grade and study hard to prepare for 9th grade. Get involved at BHS. We would love to see you at sporting events, musicals, and other events throughout the year. When in doubt……Ask Questions. We are here to help and want to make the Class of 2020 the best class ever at BHS!!!!! Things to remember……

Check us out on the BHS website: http://bhs.rockingham.k12.va.us/ Parent / Student Information Registration Freshmen Elective Video Offerings Introduction of Elective Teachers…..Ask Questions….. Elective videos on WBTV in large commons For More Information…..

Administrators, Counselors, Elective Teachers, Career Coach Broadway Gobblers!! BHS Class of 2020 Question and Answers Administrators, Counselors, Elective Teachers, Career Coach