George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology 9 th Grade Parent Orientation Thursday, August 20, 2015

Welcome Karen E. H. Steele, Principal

Keys to Success Cornerstone of Carver Center is Respect Cornerstone of Carver Center is Respect Student Handbook/Student Addendum Student Handbook/Student Addendum Carver Center Website Carver Center WebsiteWebsite BCPSOne Get involved! BCPSOne Get involved! –Carver Center Foundation –Carver Center Parent Committee –Sports Boosters –Alumni Association –School Progress Plan Team

Graduation Requirements 21 CREDITS + 75 SERVICE LEARNING HOURS English – 4 English – 4 Social Studies – 3.5 Social Studies – 3.5 Math – 3 Math – 3 Science – 3 Science – 3 Physical Education – 1 Physical Education – 1 Health -.5 Health -.5 Technology Education – 1 Technology Education – 1 Fine Arts - 1 Fine Arts - 1 Course Study Sequence – 4 Course Study Sequence – 4 –One of the following sequences:  4 credits in a Specified Sequence of Courses (CTE) OR  2 credits in the same World Language in high school taken in consecutive years; 1 elective credit; Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and one additional math in the final year

Courses through the Community College of Baltimore County

Student Service Learning A teaching method that combines meaningful service to the community with curriculum-based learning. A teaching method that combines meaningful service to the community with curriculum-based learning. Requirements Requirements –75 Hours Pre-Approved –Addresses a real community need and includes Preparation, Action, and Reflection

ACADEMICS Carver Center offers academic classes in… Carver Center offers academic classes in… –Technology Education, Science, English, Social Studies, World Languages, Mathematics, and Physical Education. –Standard, Honors, Gifted and Talented, and Advanced Placement programs are all offered at Carver Center.

Top Things Parents Need to Know about the Common Core State Standards The goal of the CCSS is college and workforce readiness for all students. The goal of the CCSS is college and workforce readiness for all students. States led the effort to develop the CCSS, not the federal government. States led the effort to develop the CCSS, not the federal government. The CCSS are not a curriculum and do not tell teachers how to teach. The CCSS are not a curriculum and do not tell teachers how to teach. Better standards call for better assessments. Better standards call for better assessments. The CCSS focus on 21 st century skills. The CCSS focus on 21 st century skills. The CCSS create consistent learning goals for all students regardless of where they live or go to school. The CCSS create consistent learning goals for all students regardless of where they live or go to school. The CCSS are aligned to college and workplace expectations. The CCSS are aligned to college and workplace expectations. The CCSS are benchmarked against academic standards from the world’s top-performing countries. The CCSS are benchmarked against academic standards from the world’s top-performing countries. The CCSS call for changes in learning for ELA and mathematics. The CCSS call for changes in learning for ELA and mathematics. The CCSS delve deeper into core concepts. The CCSS delve deeper into core concepts.

High School Assessments Biology (400) Biology (400) Government (394) Government (394) PARCC Assessments Algebra 1 Algebra 1 English 10 English 10

When do students take the HSA and PARCC Assessments? Government – 9th Government – 9th Biology- 9 th Biology- 9 th Graduation requirement- Graduation requirement- –Pass both HSAs or earn a combined score both assessments. –PARCC assessments are given in the year students take the Algebra 1 and/or English 10 courses. Passing scores have not been determined at this time.

What happens if a student does not pass the HSA? There are 3 administrations per year. There are 3 administrations per year. –October, January, and May Interventions will take place during the school day, when possible, to prepare students. Interventions will take place during the school day, when possible, to prepare students.

Learning Resource Dept The Learning Resource staff The Learning Resource staff –addresses the needs of students with IEPs and provides supports for students with 504 plans. –Is available to work with all students on organizational and study skills. The Learning Resource room is open from 2:15-4:00 for any student that wants to do homework or work on an ongoing project. The Learning Resource room is open from 2:15-4:00 for any student that wants to do homework or work on an ongoing project. If there is a concern that a student may require formal supports in the form of an IEP, Robert Graham If there is a concern that a student may require formal supports in the form of an IEP, Robert Graham If there is a concern that a student may require supports in the form of a Student Support Team plan (SST), Jane Wetzel - Assistant Principal/ 504 Chairman at If there is a concern that a student may require supports in the form of a Student Support Team plan (SST), Jane Wetzel - Assistant Principal/ 504 Chairman at

PSAT What? A practice SAT test comprised of Math, Critical Reading, and Writing questions What? A practice SAT test comprised of Math, Critical Reading, and Writing questions When? Administered during the school day Wednesday, October 14, 2015 When? Administered during the school day Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Who? All 9 th grade students take the PSAT Who? All 9 th grade students take the PSAT Why? To practice for the SAT’s—know your score and analyze your answers Why? To practice for the SAT’s—know your score and analyze your answers To qualify for scholarship money To qualify for scholarship money –11th grade only —National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

SAT Administered in April of 11 th grade and/or the fall of 12 th grade. Administered in April of 11 th grade and/or the fall of 12 th grade. Preparing for SATs Preparing for SATs –SAT practice and strategies infused into daily lessons at Carver Center –College Board SAT Online Course –Carver Center’s ½ credit SAT Prep Course –Carver Center’s Summer SAT Course –Carver Center’s SAT Breakfast Club

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Career Experience Program Purpose: To give students an opportunity to apply academic, technical, and interpersonal skills in a work-based learning experience. Purpose: To give students an opportunity to apply academic, technical, and interpersonal skills in a work-based learning experience.

Career Experience Program  Only in the senior year  Must work in an area relating to prime  Can receive up to 3 credit hours  Program only for work hours during the school day  Most students get jobs through personal contacts  Grading / Weekly journal required

Clubs and Organizations Clubs and Organizations Fair Clubs and Organizations Fair –Tuesday Sept 15 during A1

Athletics Athletics Athletics Athletics

What is needed for participation? Completed physical by a physician Completed physical by a physician –(Physicals are valid for one calendar year) Completed Athletic Permit Blank Completed Athletic Permit Blank Completed Pre-Participation Head Injury form Completed Pre-Participation Head Injury form Completed Emergency Card Completed Emergency Card –(Athletic Permit, Head Injury and Emergency Card must be completed each season of participation)

Academic Eligibility Students are academically ineligible if they have less than a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing, incomplete, or medical grade in the preceding quarter. Students are academically ineligible if they have less than a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing, incomplete, or medical grade in the preceding quarter. Fall academic eligibility is determined by the fourth quarter grading period from the preceding school year. This provision does not apply to incoming 9 th grade students for initial fall eligibility. Fall academic eligibility is determined by the fourth quarter grading period from the preceding school year. This provision does not apply to incoming 9 th grade students for initial fall eligibility.

Registration Registration will be held prior to the first day of each season. Registration will be held prior to the first day of each season. All required forms must be completed and submitted during registration. All required forms must be completed and submitted during registration.

Important Reminders Student Drop-Off – Enter from Kenilworth Avenue only. Drop-off students in front of Gymnasium Entrance Student Drop-Off – Enter from Kenilworth Avenue only. Drop-off students in front of Gymnasium Entrance Building closes at 2:45PM. Students not under the direct supervision of a teacher should be picked up or on their way home at that time. Building closes at 2:45PM. Students not under the direct supervision of a teacher should be picked up or on their way home at that time.

Important Dates Back to School Night – Back to School Night – –Thursday September 3 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Freshmen Ice Cream Social Freshmen Ice Cream Social –Thursday September 17 6:30PM – 9:00PM Celebration Celebration –Saturday April 9 6:00PM – 11:00PM

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