1. Freshman Scheduling Night February 8, 2016
Broadway
Gobblers!!
BHS Class of 2020
Freshman Scheduling Night
February 8, 2016

2. AGENDA Introduction of Administrators and Counselors
Transitioning to High School
Need to know information – What’s Next?
Parent Involvement at the next level
Freshman Transition Activities
Activities, Clubs, and Organizations at BHS – Get Involved!!!!
Scheduling Process for school year
Steps to prepare for a successful freshman year
AGENDA

3. BHS Administrative Team
Mrs. Abernathy – Principal Mr. Crockett– Asst. Principal
Last Names G - O
BHS Administrative Team

4. Mrs. Sims – Asst. Principal. Mrs. Martin – Asst
Mrs. Sims – Asst. Principal Mrs. Martin – Asst. Principal Last Names (P - Z) Last Names ( A – F)
Mr. Ritter
Athletic Director

5. BHS Counseling Team Mrs. Paxton Director of Counseling Students (A-F)
Ms. Denton
Students (G-O)
Mr. Kinman
Students (P-Z)
Ms. Kim Dieber
Career Counselor
BHS Counseling Team

6. The 9th grade year of a student’s educational career is the most critical year!!!!!!
Students who fail more than one freshman year class are the most at-risk for dropping out of school. (Eng. 9, Algebra, PE)
Freshman Transition

7. In fact, “9th grade has been identified as the most critical point to intervene and prevent students from losing motivation, failing, and dropping out of school” (Gainey and Webb, 1998, 2).
Many ninth graders fail courses, for a recent study in Chicago indicated over forty percent of ninth graders fail a major subject in the first semester, while twenty percent fail two or more (Roderick, 1999).
Really? Says who?

8. Academic Rigor, Freedom, and Expectations all increase
Parent Involvement traditionally decreases
Attendance, Attendance, Attendance…….
Lack of connectedness…….Little Fish, Big Pond
Social Complexity
SOL and Credit Requirements……No free passes
Why does this happen?

9. BHS Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors are here to help, advise, guide, listen, and encourage.
Clubs, Organizations, Activities, Athletics…….
Parent Teacher Student Advisory (PTSA), Boosters, etc.
Communication, Communication, Communication……
Specialized Programs for Freshman (Gobbler Prep, Double Block Classes, Developmental Reading, Resource, etc…..)
Dedicated staff that will tutor, remediate, and guide students along the way
Uh Oh?!?!?! It will be okay

10. What to expect? Even/Odd Schedule – 8 Periods hybrid schedule
All periods are 90 minutes
Pilot program of a 4 x 4 block schedule of classes =
hybrid schedule
Rigorous course work for classes that may require before school or after-school tutoring
Multiple options for course selection depending upon academic and career plan. Process not product!
What to expect?

11. Standard vs. Advanced Diploma
Deciding on a diploma option is an important decision that needs to be discussed NOW.
Students expecting to head to a 4 year or 2 year college out of high school should be on an advanced diploma.
Changes to Diploma Status can be made at any point in a student’s high school career; however, a late decision to attempt an advanced diploma could be costly.
Discuss your plans following high school NOW. Your counselor will want to hear your plans to help guide you in your course selection.
Standard vs. Advanced Diploma

12. Standard Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.B)
Discipline Area
Standard Credits
Verified Credits
English 4 2
Mathematics 3 1
Laboratory Science
History & Social Sciences
Health & Physical Education
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education
Foreign Language, Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education
Economics and Personal Finance
Electives
Student Selected Test
Total 22 6

13. Advanced Studies Diploma Course Requirements (8 VAC 20-131-50.C)
Discipline Area
Standard Credits
Verified Credits
English 4 2
Mathematics
Laboratory Science
History & Social Sciences
Foreign Languages 3
Health & Physical Education
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education 1
Economics and Personal Finance
Electives
Student Selected Test
Total 26 9

14. Math Selections – 9th Grade
Mrs. Slater: This current school year:
Math 8 – Algebra 1 Part 1 Semester DB
….then…. Algebra 1 Part 2 Semester DB
Algebra 1 Part 1 – Algebra 1 Part 2 DB or SB
End of year grade will determine DB (C, D) or SB (A, B)
Algebra 1 – Geometry DB, SB, or Advanced (CP)
Single Blocking vs. Double Blocking
May be student/parent choice depending upon student’s level of math proficiency.
May be mandatory based upon grade and/or SOL’s in prior math class.
Double Blocking means the student has the class every day instead of every other day.
Math Selections – 9th Grade

15. English 9 and Developmental Reading
All students will be enrolled in English 9.
Selection for Developmental Reading is based on several factors to include 8th grade reading scores, teacher recommendations from 8th grade, overall school performance, etc….
Strong performances in English 9 and Algebra are the most critical components for a 9th grader. Success in these courses often determines whether or not a student will graduate on-time with their peers.
English 9 and Developmental Reading

16. Other Course Selections…
Students may enroll in Earth Science – Advanced (CP) or general Earth Science.
Students will be enrolled in World Geography
World History II is now a sophomore level class in which Advanced Diploma students will enroll.
Students working towards an Advanced Diploma should enroll in the next foreign language course for their sequence. Three vs. Four years of a language.
Please review your course guide for appropriate electives for 9th graders. These include Yearbook, Agriculture courses, Business courses, Technology, FACS, Art, etc…
Other Course Selections…

17. This morning, February 8th, we hosted the 8th graders for a “Day in the Life Program”, which included a school goosechase tour, club fair, overview of scheduling by counselors, question / answer period by student leaders, and lunch.
February 11th and 12th - BHS Counselors will do classroom guidance with 8th grade Computer Literacy classes and students will put in tentative course selections. Parents and students will be able to access course selections and make changes from home for 5 days.
SCHEDULING PROCESS

18. February 17th - 19th BHS counselors will meet individually with 8th grade students about course selections. Parents may send in information on change requests.
April 8th – Course Verification Forms go home with 3rd 9 weeks report cards. Parents may make corrections to demographic information and mark changes to course requests.
Parents and students may request changes through June 1st.
SCHEDULING PROCESS

19. Students will complete course registration process as described..
Student schedules will be created throughout the summer and will be available at registration in August.
Parents will begin to receive s, letters, and updates from Mrs. Abernathy during the summer in preparation for the school year.
Back to School Night and Registration will occur in August.
What’s Next…..?

20. We are excited to have you join the students at BHS in August 2016!!!!!
Preparation for your freshman year is already underway. Make wise and calculated choices for your courses next year.
Enjoy the remainder of 8th grade and study hard to prepare for 9th grade.
Get involved at BHS. We would love to see you at sporting events, musicals, and other events throughout the year.
When in doubt……Ask Questions. We are here to help and want to make the Class of 2020 the best class ever at BHS!!!!!
Things to remember……

21. Check us out on the BHS website: http://bhs.rockingham.k12.va.us/
Parent / Student Information
Registration Freshmen Elective Video
Offerings
Introduction of Elective Teachers…..Ask Questions…..
Elective videos on WBTV in large commons
For More Information…..

22. Administrators, Counselors, Elective Teachers, Career Coach
Broadway
Gobblers!!
BHS Class of 2020
Question and Answers
Administrators, Counselors, Elective Teachers, Career Coach