BROADNECK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020 PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL COUNSELORS Ms. McGairA - Del Ms. SwongerDem - J Mr. SmithPVA Dr. GerardiK-McC & AVID Ms. TreanorMcD - Sa Ms. CulpSb - Z

PARENT INVOLVEMENT PTSO ParentCONNECTxp Online access to grades/attendance Participate in parent-teacher conference days Visit for school newsletter and calendar of eventswww.broadneck.org Music/Athletic Boosters

BROADNECK BRUINS HOW IS HIGH SCHOOL DIFFERENT THAN 8 TH GRADE?

MAIN DIFFERENCES Size of School – over 2,000 students There are 2 semesters (your schedule is different each semester) More independence & responsibility Increased opportunity for student involvement  Athletics (over 20 seasonal Varsity Sport Teams)  Organized Clubs (over 50 to choose from)  Music, Dance & Theatre BHS is a Performing & Visual Arts High School (Magnet Program) for Music

MAIN DIFFERENCES, cont’d What does the high school day look like? A Day/ B Day Schedule  4 classes on A Day; 4 classes on B Day  Each class is 90 minutes  4 Lunch Periods (25 minutes each) Block“A” Day“B” Day 1Fitness for LifeUS History 2Algebra I 3Foundations of ArtEnglish 9 4BiologyFoundations of Technology A

SAMPLE Semester 1 Schedule Each block = 1/2 credit Block“A” Day“B” Day 1English 9Foundations of Technology A 2History of the USBiology 3 Algebra 1 or Geometry Algebra 1 or Elective ________________________________ 4 Elective* _________________ World Language or Elective ________________________________

SAMPLE Semester 2 Schedule Each block = 1/2 credit Block“A” Day“B” Day 1English 9Foundations of Technology B 2History of the USBiology 3 Algebra 1 or Geometry Algebra 1 or Elective ___________________________________ 4 Elective* _________________ World Language or Elective ___________________________________

MORE DIFFERENCES Students earn credits toward promotion & graduation:  Promotion is based on credit earned  Each class =.5 credit/semester  8 classes per semester = 4 credits/semester  16 classes per year = 8 credits/year  Grade Point Average – quality points earned is relevant to difficulty of class

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 26 Required Credits Completer Program  Career (CAT-S, Career Research and Development (Work), Early Childhood)  University System of Maryland (2 years of the same World Language or 2 Advanced Technology credits)  Dual Maryland State Testing Program  (Combination of High School Assessments (HSA) & Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) ) Service Learning

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS 4 English 3 Social Studies  History of the US  World History  US Government 3 Science  Biology  2 additional credits 4 Mathematics  Algebra 1  Geometry  2 Math Elective credits 1 Physical Education  Fitness for Life  PE Elective Credit ½ Health 1 Fine Art 1 Technology 8.5 Electives Total = 26 credits

WORLD & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES American Sign Language French Latin Spanish

FINE ARTS (1 credit required) What classes are considered fine arts? Art Dance Music Theatre

ART ELECTIVES (Fine Art credit) Foundations of Studio Art -- a prerequisite for all other art classes  Studio 1 2-D  Studio 1 3-D  Photo & Digital Processes 1

DANCE ELECTIVES (Fine Art or Physical Education credit) Dance I Dance for Athletes Dance Company  If auditioning, sign up for Dance I

MUSIC ELECTIVES (Fine Art credit) Band I Chorus I Guitar I Instrumental Ensemble: Percussion (Marching) Instrumental Instruction: Percussion (Drum Set) Music Technology Music Theory Orchestra I Piano & Keyboards I

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 credit required) Fitness for Life, required Elective choices:  Team Sports  Strength & Conditioning  Walking Wellness  Aerobics  Lifetime Sports

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 1 Credit Required: Foundations of Technology A Foundations of Technology B Advanced Technology courses can be taken after completion of FOT-A and FOT-B.

BUSINESS EDUCATION Introduction to Microsoft Office There are advanced classes available after completion of this class, to include: Microsoft Word & PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel & Access

ENGLISH ELECTIVES Creative Writing Media Production Speech & Debate Theater Arts (Fine Art) Journalism*  Newspaper  Yearbook * Pre-requisite for Newspaper and Yearbook

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Arts & Science of Nutrition A (honors) Arts & Science of Nutrition B (honors) Child Development (full year course) Fashion Design 1 & 2

Another elective option…… Reserve Officer Training Corps Annapolis High School Prepares students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities and privileges as American citizens For more information please contact CDR John Eggleston Transportation must be provided by parents/guardians

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination Provides support for college and career readiness Teaches skills needed to be successful Students must have:  Appropriate classroom behavior  Good attendance  Desire to enroll in rigorous courses See application  If currently in AVID, check YES to continue in HS  Want to join? Check appropriate time for interview

Center of Applied Technology South CAT-S is a magnet school and an option for a Career Completer Pathway 13 Career Completer Programs H Academy of Health, Auto Collision & Refinishing, Auto Technology, Cosmetology, Carpentry, H Culinary Arts, Honors Dental Assisting, HVAC, H IT Networking Academy, Electricity, Welding, Marine Service Technology, H Interactive Media Production Career Explorations can be taken in the 9 th grade - a 4 class rotation Must apply H= honors program

Broadneck’s Signature Program Environmental Literacy Co- Curricular Clubs Guest Speakers Field Trips Curricular Overlays Existing Curriculum Infuse activities, experience Explorations Course One semester Fall or Spring More in depth study

PARENT TIPS Be involved Monitor academic progress Encourage extra-curricular involvement Maintain file on school activities, awards, leadership positions, employment, volunteer work, & community activities Take an active role in the yearly course selection process Ongoing discussion/planning for your child’s life after high school graduation

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