1. Welcome to Sophomore parent information night!

2. Who’s Who?? Your Administrators
Dr. Cooper, Principal
Mr. Maoury, Assistant Principal
Class of 2021

3. Your School Counselors
Caitlin Hawkins
(A – Crou)
Karen Virtue
(Gp – Lat)
Beth Shive
(Crow – Go)

4. Your School Counselors
Sandra Gallagher
(Lau – Oc)
Christy Greener
(Si – Z)
Deborah Donovan
(Od – Sh)

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

6. Counseling office resources
Career Reference Materials
Military Reference Materials
2-year College/Technical School Reference Materials
4-year College Reference Materials
College Visitation Calendars
Career Portfolio Support
Test Taking Strategy Books (SAT, ACT, ASVAB, etc.)
Financial Aid/Scholarship Books & Resources

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

8. Graduation requirements
24 credits to graduate (9th – 12th grade)
4 years of English, Math, Social Studies, Physical Education
3 years of Science
2 years of Health
Variety of Electives to bring the total to 24
College/Career Prep Requirement:
Career Portfolio (non-BCTC students)
Senior Project (BCTC students)

9. Career Portfolio (non-BCTC students)
9th Grade Requirements
11th Grade Requirements
Building a Resume*
Job Shadow
Career Investigation (Matchmaker)
Financial Literacy – Part 1
Career Search Activity
Digital Driver’s License (DDL – Part 1)
12th Grade Requirements
College Visit
Senior Presentation (Early Fall)
Financial Literacy – Part 2
10th Grade Requirements
Business Visit & Reflective Essay (BBEC)
Digital Driver’s License (DDL – Part 2)
* Denotes an item we ask students to update each year

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) (9th & 10th)
Financial Literacy (11th & 12th)
**If a student leaves BCTC at any time and returns to BASH full-time, they are expected to make up the Career Portfolio requirements prior to graduation.**

11. Learning Academies
In partnership with students, staff, and parents as well as guidance from Act 339 standards, Boyertown Area Senior High School has developed 5 academies to promote a community of learning.  These academies are an opportunity for students to tailor their education through course offerings, specialized projects, community partnerships, and other educational opportunities.  After conducting research in best practices in career academy implementation, the Boyertown School District has developed the following academies:
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
VPFA – Visual, Performing, Fine Arts
GCBL- Global Communications, Business, and Leadership
HHS - Health and Human Sciences
CTC – Career and Technology Center Sample Credit Plan

12. Standardized testing Pre-ACT Practice test for the ACT.
This test was given to ALL SOPHOMORES on Wednesday October 10th.
Results typically given January 2019.
PSAT
Practice test for the SAT.
This test was given to ALL JUNIORS on Wednesday October 10th.
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.

13. 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 Freshman Center (former Old Building). 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:

14. 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 2021 – to 81010
School Counselors – to 81010
Twitter:
@BASDNEWS – District News
@bcooper_BASH – Dr. Cooper
@BASHELORS – School Counselors

15. Three short years from now…