1. Brooke Point High School “As One” Freshman Orientation 2017

2. Administration Mrs. Tammy Houk, Principal
Assistant Principals Students
Mr. Jim Ralph A-F
Mr. Tim Roberts G-N
New Assist. Principal Coming! O-Z
Mr. Roger Pierce: Assistant Principal for Athletics & Student Activities

3. COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Dr. Marialena Bridges: Sc-Z
Director of Counseling
COUNSELORS STUDENTS
Ms. Holly Williman A-Cl
New Counselor Coming! Co-Haq
Mrs. Beth Falk Har-Me
Mrs. Barbara Smiley-Ingalls Mi-Sa

4. PlanninG Process CHOOSE DIPLOMA TYPE
SELECT REQUIRED COURSES AND LEVELS; College Preparatory or Honors may be offered
CHOOSE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL
CHOOSE WORLD LANGUAGE AND/OR ELECTIVES

5. *IB Diploma is an Advanced Studies Diploma
STEP ONE
CHOOSE TYPE OF DIPLOMA
Advanced Studies Diploma
Standard Diploma
*IB Diploma is an Advanced Studies Diploma

6. ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA 26 CREDITS
English Math Science History
Physical Education--NEED 2
World Language--NEED 3 OR 4
Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education--NEED 1
Electives--NEED 3 (or 2 depending on language option)
NEED 4 OF EACH

7. STANDARD DIPLOMA 22 CREDITS
English--Need 4
Math
Science
History
Health and Physical Education--Need 2
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education-Need 1
Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1
Electives--Need 5*
* 2 MUST BE SEQUENTIAL
CTE or Industry Certification required
Need 3 Of Each 7

8. SELECT REQUIRED COURSES: ENGLISH EARTH SCIENCE [ BIOLOGY if IB]
STEP TWO
SELECT REQUIRED COURSES:
ENGLISH
EARTH SCIENCE [ BIOLOGY if IB]
WORLD HISTORY I
[ WORLD HISTORY II or AP WORLD if IB]
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

9. CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL:
STEP THREE
CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL:
Algebra I Part I & Algebra I Part II
Algebra I
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II

10. STEP FOUR CHOOSE ELECTIVES: WORLD LANGUAGE FINE and PERFORMING ARTS
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
TRADE and INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
FAMILY and CONSUMER SCIENCES
BUSINESS and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
N.J.R.O.T.C.

11. SOL TESTING: Class of 2021 ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA
*MUST PASS 9 SOL TESTS*
STANDARD DIPLOMA
*MUST PASS 6 SOL TESTS*
POTENTIAL NINTH GRADE SOLS
ALGEBRA I
GEOMETRY
ALGEBRA II
EARTH SCIENCE/ BIOLOGY
WORLD HISTORY 1 or WORLD HISTORY 2

12. WORLD LANGUAGES SPANISH FRENCH LATIN GERMAN
Required for Advanced Studies Diploma
SPANISH
FRENCH
LATIN
GERMAN
**ASL [very limited in 9th grade]
American Sign language is an upper level option, only 2 credits offered

13. STAFFORD ACADEMIES FOR TECHNOLOGY “S.T.A.T. ACADEMY”
4-year program with emphasis on integration of math, science, and technology in career pathways that include Information Technology, Biomedical Science, and Engineering.
BPHS: Information Technology Academy
NSHS: Biomedical Sciences Academy
NSHS : Engineering and Technology Academy
Students generally attend the Academy for two blocks in Mathematics, Science, and Career & Technical Education throughout the year. Core courses are honors level or higher.
Students will complete other course work necessary for graduation at their base school.

14. S.T.A.T. ACADEMY
Applications are available on the Stafford County Schools website:
Visit STAT link under “ Programs” then “Career & Technical Education” then “Stafford Academy for Technology”
STAT applications available online.
STAT students are offered rigorous academics combined with technical knowledge in areas of specific interest. STAT students are required to earn the Advanced Diploma. Details available online.

15. BPHS Flight School (August 23th)
Purpose: Allows 9th grade students the opportunity to meet and greet their classmates & faculty/staff.
Morning Assembly to include Tour of School
Overview of Programs, Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities
Question and Answer Session/Tips for High School Success
Preview of Student Agenda
Lunch followed by a Pep Rally!
All 9th grade students registered to attend BPHS will receive an invitation for Flight School over the summer

16. BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS
DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA, AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS & MARKETING

17. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & PARENTING
NUTRITION & WELLNESS
FAMILY RELATIONS
INTRODUCTION to FASHION CAREERS
INTRODCUTION to INTERIOR DESIGN

18. FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
BAND
GUITAR
CHORUS
DRAMA
ORCHESTRA
TECHNICAL THEATER

20. TECHNOLOGY/ TRADE & INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
TECHNICAL DRAWING & DESIGN
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
CARPENTRY
TELEVISION & MEDIA PRODUCTION
ADDITIONAL CLASSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION
TRADES OFFERED WITH PRIOR EXPERIENCE
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

21. C AREER &
T ECHNICAL
E DUCATION

22. BECOME A DOCTOR
BPHS CTE Courses
Health Assistant

23. BECOME A CHEF
BPHS CTE Courses
Culinary Arts

24. BECOME A WINNER
BPHS CTE Organizations
FBLA & DECA

25. BECOME A HERO
BPHS CTE Courses
NJROTC

26. N.J.R.O.T.C. NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS
4-YEAR PROGRAM : APPLICATION REQUIRED, AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
NAVAL SCIENCE & MILITARY HISTORY
EMPHASIZES CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP,
SELF- DISCIPLINE, COMMUNITY AWARENESS,
AND TEAMWORK
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: MILITARY DRILL,
FITNESS, ORIENTEERING, MARKSMANSHIP, AND
ACADEMIC TEAMS

27. Sports at bphs Tryouts for Fall Sports begin July 31st
Physical must be on file in order for student to participate in sports
Physical must be dated for May 1, 2017 and afterwards
FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS
FOOTBALL BOYS BASKETBALL SPRING TRACK
FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS BASKETBALL BASEBALL
GOLF GYMNASTICS SOFTBALL
CROSS COUNTRY BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING BOYS SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL INDOOR TRACK GIRLS SOCCER
CHEERLEADING WRESTLING BOYS LACROSSE
WINTER CHEERLEADING GIRLS LACROSSE
BOYS TENNIS
GIRLS TENNIS

28. Best way to start your high school career is to get involved!
Clubs and activities
Best way to start your high school career is to get involved!
Academic Team
American Sign Lang. Club
Animation Club
ASL Honor Society
Art Club
Battle of the Books
BP Gamer
BP Movement
Broadcasting
BP Theater Company
Buddy Club
Café Book Club
Chorus
Color Guard
Dance Team: JV & Varsity
Debate
DECA
Environmental Club
Equality Club
FBLA
FCCLA
Focus
Forensics
French Club
French Honor Society
Freshman Class
German Club
German Honor Society
HOSA
Junior Class
Key Club
Knitting Club
Latin Club
Latin Honor Society
Learn and Serve
Literary Magazine
Marching Band
Model UN
Multicultural Club
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Orchestra
Quill & Scroll Hon. Society
Renaissance Club
Robotics club
SCA
Senior class
Sophomore Class
Spanish Natl Honor Society
Spirit Club
Step Team
Top Hawk Navigators
Tri-M Music Honor Society
TSA
VA Star/Gamers Club
Yearbook
YOVASO

29. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA
IB Coordinator: Mrs. Julie Stemple-Hoover
Emphasis on life-long learning, critical thinking, international-mindedness
Full Diploma
Applications submitted to middle school counselor
9th & 10th grade: Students take advanced courses to prepare for IB courses
11th & 12th grade: Students take IB courses
All students may take IB courses if prerequisites are met.

30. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA
More information on IB can be found at:
IB link under Programs >International Baccalaureate
For application, click on IB at BPHS > Want to apply?
Applications for the IB program are due prior to March 31, 2017 (to middle school counselor)

31. COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL
Provides gifted and highly motivated high school students with a half-day challenging program in English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies.
BPHS students in CGS travel to Colonial Forge HS
World language & elective courses are completed at BPHS
Classes are a mix of AP and Dual Enrollment
Applications were due Feb 14, 2017
Additional information available at

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35. ACCESSING PARENTVUE/STUDENTVUE

36. THANK YOU!! Open House: Tuesday August 29th
Opportunity for students to find their classrooms and meet their teachers.
Please stop in the Commons areas to speak with our many club and activity sponsors.
IB Coordinator – Room 248
Student Services Chair – Room 246
Counselors / Teachers / Student Leaders – Library
Synergy & Technology Assistance – Computer Lab Room. 201

37. We look forward to seeing everyone next school year!
Go Black-Hawks!