1. Welcome to Sophomore parent information night!

2. Who’s Who?? Dr. Cooper, Principal Mr. Maoury, Assistant Principal
Class of 2019

3. Your School Counselors
Mrs. Caitlin Hawkins
(A – Di)
Mrs. Karen Virtue
(Hp – Mila)
Mrs. Beth Shive
(Dj – Ho)

4. Your school counselors (cont’d)
Ms. Sandra Gallagher
(Milb - Sc)
Mrs. Christy Greener
(Sd - Z)

5. Counseling Clerical staff
Mrs. Tracy Ali – School Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Michelle Bright – Career Assistant (everything Career Cruising)

6. Counseling office resources
Career Reference Materials
Military Reference Materials
2-year College/Technical School Reference Materials
4-year College Reference Materials
Test Taking Strategy Books (SAT, ACT, ASVAB, etc.)
Financial Aid/Scholarship Books & Resources
Desktop computers for students to access Career Cruising/Career Portfolio
*All materials are available to be checked out via Mrs. Bright between the hours of 7:30am – 3:30pm*

7. Services your counselor can provide:
Academic
Course-selection
Graduation requirements
Personal
Social/Emotional
Career
Post-Secondary Planning
School to Work
Job/College References
Much more!!

8. Graduation requirements
High School began in 9th grade!
24 credits to graduate (9th – 12th grade)
4 years of English, Math, Social Studies, Physical Education
3 years of Science
2 years of Health (10th & 11th)
Variety of Electives to bring the total to 24
Also…
Career Portfolio (non-BCTC students)
Senior Project (BCTC students)

9. Career Portfolio (non-BCTC students)
9th Grade Requirements
Building a Resume
Career Matchmaker
10th grade requirements
Business Visit & Reflective Essay (BBEC)
Digital Driver’s License (DDL)
Career Matchmaker/Career Chart
11th grade requirements
Job Shadow
12th grade requirements
Senior Presentation (Early Fall)

10. BCTC/BASH Senior project
Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of a culminating project that relates to the student’s shop at the Career & Technology Center.
Coordinated and approved by BCTC Instructor. BASH Counselor signature is required on the student’s approval form.
Typically presented in the Spring of a student’s Senior Year. In some cases, it can be completed Junior Year.
Digital Driver’s License (DDL)

11. Standardized testing Pre-ACT Practice test for the ACT.
This test is given to all sophomores on Monday November 21st (early dismissal day).
PSAT
Practice test for the SAT.
This test is given to all juniors and any sophomores who signed-up in Spring It is given Wednesday October 19th.
Keystones
Required state exams in ALGEBRA, BIOLOGY & ENGLISH LITERATURE typically given in December (re-takes) and May.
Students must prove Proficient or better on the Keystones to receive a diploma.

12. 1:1 Initiative
BASH has assigned over 500 laptops to 10th grade students this year.
For assistance with laptop issues, students should visit the Student Help Desk attached to the IT offices, currently located in the Library. Students can also submit a ticket online if they are experiencing difficulties.
The Student Help Desk is staffed by students who have earned their HP Certified Technician Certificate.
Information regarding the 1:1 Initiative can be found at:

13. Communication is key! Student Email Accounts are vital!
Students should check their school g-mail accounts weekly for updates and announcements – please encourage them as much as possible
Home Access Center (HAC)
Valuable communication tool used for sharing information with families
You can register for this on our website
Remind:
Class of 2019 – to 81010
School Counselors – to 81010
Twitter:
@BASDNEWS – Dr. Faidley
@bcooper_BASH – Dr. Cooper
@BASHELORS – School Counselors

14. Three short years from now…