9th GRADE

The 9th Grade Experience 1.Rigor 2.Relevance 3.Relationships

Rigor in the 9th Grade

BHS Graduate Expectations

9th Grade Classes ●Humanities (English & Social Studies) ●Biology ●Math

9th Grade Classes ● World Language or ELL ● PE and Health ● Elective and Support Classes ● Advisory

Academic Supports ●Reading & Writing Workshop 9 ●Reading Instruction ●Biology Recitation ●Math Lab ●Supported Academic Study ●Individual Services Courses ●ELL Courses and Support Classes ●Homework Center ●Advisory

Focus on Reading ●Reading skills are essential ●Extra reading class for some ●Students placed using SRI scores

1:1 Technology

Earning Honors Honors designation on transcripts Biology Honors available w/ math prerequisite Honors classes in th grades Advanced Placement classes in th grades

In Humanities & Geometry, any student can earn Honors through ●more rigorous coursework ●deeper knowledge and analysis Earning Honors

Proficiency-Based Learning ●Essential skills and knowledge ●Multiple opportunities ●All students demonstrate proficiency

A proficiency-based system with an earned honors option holds all students to high expectations and provides equal access to challenging curriculum.

Relevance

Humanities

Year End Studies (YES) For 10 days in late spring, BHS students can explore in-depth something that interests them.

High- Interest Courses

Real- World Learning

Community Connections

Demonstrating Learning

Relationships

Advisory at BHS ●Small group ●Each student known well ●Support for Personal Learning Plans ●Advisor as ‘point person’

Community Service ●40 hours ●Opportunities in and out of school

Get Involved ●Clubs ●Sports Fall Preseason Begins Thursday, August 13 Football Preseason Monday, August 10 ●BHS After School ●Homework Center/Tutoring

What’s next? BHS School Counselors meet with students o Wednesday, February 4th, Hunt o Thursday, February 5th, Edmunds

What’s next? Course registration forms given to students: ●EMS-February 5th ●HMS-February 10

Dates to Remember FEBRUARY 2014

Dates to Remember EDMUNDS: Return course registration form to EMS by February 9, 2014

Dates to Remember HUNT: Return course registration form to HMS by February 13, 2015

Dates to Remember PRIVATE SCHOOLS: Attend a registration meeting on: Monday, Feb. 9, 2:45 pm at BHS (call the Guidance Office )

9 th Grade Orientation Thursday, May 28 7:00 p.m.