1. Boyertown Area Senior High School
CLASS OF 2020

2. What We Know Today…
In order to compete in a 21st century global economy, Pennsylvania needs a highly-educated and proficient workforce.
The current year’s U.S. workforce is facing a shortage of 12 million qualified workers for the fastest-growing job sectors including engineering, health care and computer technology. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
This will make it imperative that all students both enrolled and out of school - have the skills and education to meet this shortage.

3. How do we get students to think about their future?
Career Portfolio
Berks Business Education Coalition Visit
Bear Essentials
School Counselor Classroom Presentations and Individual Conferences
Availability of Rigorous Coursework (AP, Concurrent, Honors)
Standardized Testing and Results

4. Career Portfolio Requirements
Grade 9- resume builder
Grade 10- post-secondary education/training investigation, personal planning/goal setting, career investigation, BBEC visit, Digital Driver’s License (DDL)
Grade 11- job shadowing, DDL
Grade 12- portfolio presentation, DDL
*Portfolio details are located on BASH web site.

5. Berks Business Education Coalition Career Visit
All Sophomores will visit a local business during the first quarter of the school year
The purpose is to acquaint students with the factors employers consider when hiring (communication skills, attitude, computer literacy, reputation, school performance)
Alcon, Met Ed, Pottstown Medical Center, Sealstrip, Brentwood Industries and more

6. Bear Essentials
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe

7. School Counselor Classroom Presentations and Individual Conferences
Counselors are in classrooms several times a year to distribute important information relevant to the current grade level.
Counselors are available for educational, career, personal, social and emotional issues.
Students can make individual appointments with counselors before school, after school, and during open periods.
Parent/Student evening informational sessions

8. Rigorous Coursework AP
Honors
Concurrent Enrollment

9. Advanced Placement Courses
An AP student receives the maximum preparation for college.
Students may be exempt from taking certain courses in college with an AP test grade of The AP test is given at the conclusion of the AP course.
Students may be eligible for honors and special programs in college for being an AP student in high school.
Typically requires summer work
AP students receive a GPA weight of .2 for having a final grade of a C or higher.
Cost for each exam is approximately $90.00

10. Honors Courses
Rigorous coursework which may include summer assignments
Classes move at a faster pace with more independent learning expectations
The final GPA of a student for each Honors course in which the student has achieved at least a grade of B- will be raised .1

11. Concurrent Enrollment
Excellent opportunity to experience postsecondary coursework while still in the high school environment
CE courses are indicated in the course selection book yearly
CE opportunities are advertised through announcements and correspondence to parents
The final GPA of a student for each CE course in which the student has achieved at least a grade of B- will be raised by .1

12. Why Take Concurrent Enrollment?
Students get the experience of taking a college course while still receiving the support from the high school.
Students get an early start on the courses required at college.
Concurrent enrollment credits transfer to all the state universities and other institutions that have partnerships with the community college.
Parents save money! The cost of dual enrollment credits is reduced.
@ $ per 3 – 4 credit course

13. Cyber Course Offerings
Cyber Courses
Academic English 10
Academic Modern World History
French 1
Animation I
Intro to Computer Graphics
Intro to Weaving
*Students taking Cyber courses should contact the Senior high and check with their school counselor for approved course by the NCAA.

14. Additional Cyber Course Information
You will be required to complete a demonstration of what the course will look like.
You will be required to complete a summer orientation program online. This must be completed prior to the start of the school year.
Work can be done “anytime,anywhere”.

15. Standardized Tests and Results Standardized Tests and Results
PSAT
PRE-ACT
SAT
ACT
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
KEYSTONE EXAMS
EOCA’S

16. PRE-ACT Students will take this in 10th grade
Considered a practice ACT test.
Use these results when choosing courses during high school.
Useful for determining how you will do on the ACT as a Junior/Senior

17. PSAT/NMSQT
Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
All Juniors and Sophomores have the opportunity to take the PSAT.
Test is given once each year in October.
Must take it as a Junior in order to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition.
If you are interested in signing up for this as a Sophomore, you must sign up in May of 9th grade.

18. SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TEST (SAT)
Test taken by both Juniors and Seniors
College entrance exam
2 areas tested- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing & Math (essay optional)
Test dates and locations are available at collegeboard.com
Boyertown is not a test site due to construction at the high school

19. ACT College entrance exam available to juniors and seniors
4 areas tested- English, Math, Reading, Science (essay optional)
Test is given 5 times per year on Saturdays
Dates and locations are available at actstudent.org or in the counseling office
Boyertown is not a test site due to construction

20. KEYSTONE EXAMS REPLACE PSSA’S
You must score proficient or higher on the Keystone Exams in Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature in order to get your Boyertown Area Senior High School diploma.
Your score will be placed on your transcript which is your official high school record

21. Keystone Exams Administered at the conclusion of the following courses
Algebra I (possibly Geometry)
English Literature (English 10)
Biology (Biology 10)
If unsuccessful the first time taking the Keystone Exams, you WILL be required to re-take them
Grade 10 students will NOT be required to take the EOCA in Biology 10 AND English 10

22. EOCA’s Are administered in all courses at BASH.
At the conclusion of the school year administered via an EOCA schedule
All related study courses administered during class time at the conclusion of the course.
Constitute twenty (20) percent of a course’s final grade.

23. Student Support Services
School Counseling Department
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Health Services through the Nurse
Library Services- extended hours

24. Academic Support Services
Flex Period (GIS-MIS-CIS)
National Honor Society Tutors
Intervention Center
Student academic support through teacher access (Tutoring)

25. GIS-MIS-CIS In Detail
Guided Instructional Support (GIS)- 9 week program where students need to work on skills
Mandatory Instructional Support (MIS)- 5 weeks or longer; assigned when not doing homework, projects; intentional non-learner
Current Instructional Support (CIS)- no defined time; tutoring sessions

26. 2017-2018 Program of Academic Studies
CLASS OF 2020

27. PROGRAM OF STUDIES ON HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE
Select “Boyertown Area Senior High”
Click on “Academics”
Select “Program of Studies”
All course listings and descriptions may be found online.
No paper copies available

28. Selection of Courses
Use the recommendation form from your current teachers when making selections.
Students may not drop courses once the selection process concludes on May 26th.
We do not drop or change classes!!!!!!!!!!

29. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECTS SPECIFIED AS
English The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades
Social Studies The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12
Mathematics The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12
Science* Three, year-long courses in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12
Health & Phys. Ed. Two planned courses, one each in grades 10 and 11
Physical Education Two planned courses, one each in grade 9 and 12
Electives See course description section
Total Credits must equal or exceed
*Students who plan on attending a four-year college/university are encouraged to take four.
*This information can be
found on page 10 of the
Program of Studies.

30. Career-Technical Program (BCTC)
You will receive 3 credits for BCTC each year.
BCTC students select math, social studies, English, science and health/PE to be scheduled at BASH.

31. NCAA Eligibility Standards
Pertinent information for student athletes wishing to play at the collegiate level at a Division I or Division II level school can be found in the Program of Studies.

32. Course Selection Sheet
You must choose a minimum of 7.0 and a maximum of 8.0 credits. This includes major subjects as well as electives.
If you schedule 8.0 credits, you will not have a study hall/open campus.
You must choose a minimum of two alternate electives and designate those choices as “ALT” on the line next to the course number.
Choose your courses based on your educational and career plans as well as your interests.

33. People to Know Dr. Cooper Principal
Mrs. Mason Assistant Principal Class of 2020
Mrs. Ali Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Bright Career Assistant

34. COUNSELORS- DIVIDED ALPHABETICALLY
A-Crou =     Hawkins
Crow-Go =  Shive
Gp-La =       Virtue
Lb-Ok =       Gallagher
Ol-Sh =        TBD
Si-Z =           Greener

35. Things To Look Forward To…
Open Campus
Lunch Privilege
BYOT
Flex Period
Early Release

36. OPEN CAMPUS/LGI
Open Campus is for students who are in good academic and social standing.
Eligibility is determined on a quarterly basis
Open Campus provides opportunity for group study and peer interaction
If you do not qualify for Open Campus, you will be scheduled for LGI
LGI is a quiet, structured environment conducive to studying

37. LUNCH PRIVILEGE AS A JUNIOR, 3.2 GPA IS NEEDED
ALL SENIORS IN GOOD STANDING HAVE LUNCH PRIVILEGE

38. BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY (BYOT)
BASH students may BYOT.
Refer to the district website for the guidelines.
You may bring a laptop, netbook, ipad, ipod, or smartphone

39. BASH 1:1 Initiative
BASH 1:1 1:1 Computer Initiative

40. What is a 1:1 Computing Initiative?
The Goal is to supply all BASH students with a computer, so that they would have access to learning 24/7

41. Why Implement a 1:1?
Increase students’ abilities in the following 21st century skills:
Collaboration
Communication
Creativity
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Increase students’ engagement in meaningful learning in classes and beyond
Prepare students for college and career

42. Benefits of a 1:1 Initiative
Anytime/Anywhere Learning Opportunities
Devices can enable students to work offline at their convenience
Bridge the Digital Divide
Flipped Classroom Creation
Example of classrooms modeling 21st Century skills
Opportunities for students to participate in a student support center

43. What Device… Netbook Specifications Capability Lightweight (3.2 lbs)
11.6” display
Up to 8hrs battery life
Touch Screen capable
Highly functional keyboard (full sized keyboard)
Capability
Easily Transported and Stored
No learning curve for faculty or students
Can use any web browser
Administration of standardized tests
Aligns with business world
Supports Flash and Silverlight

44. Expectations Students will be expected to… Bring the device everyday
Fully charge the device each night
Use the device appropriately
Digital Citizenship
Take good care of the device
Maintain control of the device
Insurance will be available

45. FLEX PERIOD
Time to support students for the English, Biology, and/or Algebra Keystone Exams
Opportunities for students to participate in various enrichment course and groups
Potential to meet with teachers and classmates to study and/or receive help
Quiet Study Hall time

46. Parent Support & Communication
Home Access Center (HAC)
Weekly Electronic Newsletter (BASH Week In Review)
School Counselor Evening Programs
Presentations for Parents
Financial Aid Night
10th Grade Orientation Night in August
BASH Website

47. What Can Parents Do?
Access the BASH program of Studies via the BASH web site…
Discuss course selections
Discuss “future plans” often
Encourage your children to take rigorous course work throughout all three years of high school.
Tap into resources about post secondary education/training and future planning

48. Text @k93c82 to the number 81010 REMIND 101
To receive texts from the BASH School Counselors until graduation, please do the following:
to the number 81010