2. BROOKE POINT HIGH SCHOOL “AS ONE” FRESHMAN ORIENTATION 2015

3. ADMINISTRATION 2 Mr. Scott McClellan, Principal Assistant PrincipalsStudents Mr. Jim Ralph A-F Mr. Tim Roberts G-N Mrs. Laura Sullivan O-Z Mr. Roger Pierce: Assistant Principal for Athletics & Student Activities

4. COUNSELING DEPARTMENT 3 Dr. Marialena Bridges: Sc-Z Director of Counseling COUNSELORSSTUDENTS Ms. Smiley-Ingalls A-Cl Mrs. Levette Hull Co-Haq Mrs. Beth Falk Har-Me Ms. Holly Williman Mi-Sa

5. FOUR STEPS FOR SCHEDULING 4 1.CHOOSE DIPLOMA TYPE 2.SELECT REQUIRED COURSES AND LEVELS 3.CHOOSE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL 4.CHOOSE WORLD LANGUAGE AND/OR ELECTIVES

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

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

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

9. STEP TWO 8 SELECT REQUIRED COURSES: ENGLISH EARTH SCIENCE or BIOLOGY (IB) WORLD HISTORY I OR II (IB) HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

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

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

12. SOL TESTING: CLASS OF 2019 11 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

13. WORLD LANGUAGES 12 Required for Advanced Studies Diploma SPANISH FRENCH LATIN GERMAN **ASL (years 1 and 2)

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

15. S.T.A.T. ACADEMY 14 Applications are available on the Stafford County Schools website: http://stafford.schoolfusion.us/ Visit STAT link under “Instructional Programs” then “Signature Programs” Applications available online starting Feb. 3, 2015 Please note: Although STAT classes offer students a more integrated and coherent learning experience, STAT courses do not fall under the same classification as honors, weighted, AP or IB courses.

16. BPHS FLIGHT SCHOOL (AUGUST 26TH) 15 Purpose: Allows 9 th 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 9 th grade students should receive an invitation for Flight School over the summer

17. FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS 16 ART BAND CHORUS DRAMA ORCHESTRA TECHNICAL THEATER

18. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 17 TECHNICAL DRAWING AND DESIGN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS CARPENTRY

19. BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 18 KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA, AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS FASHION DESIGN & MARKETING COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

20. FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES 19 PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT NUTRITION & WELLNESS

21. C AREER & T ECHNICAL E DUCATION

22. BECOME A DOCTOR Health Assistant BPHS CTE Courses

23. BECOME A HERO BPHS CTE Courses NJROTC

24. Culinary Arts BECOME A CHEF

25. FBLA BPHS CTE Organizations BECOME A WINNER FCCLA HOSA DECA

26. BECOME A CTE STUDENT CREATED BY SANDRA SHTABNAYA Design, Multimedia & Web Technologies

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

28. SPORTS AT BPHS Tryouts for Fall Sports begin August 3 rd Physical must be on file in order for student to participate in sports Physical must be dated for May 1, 2015 and afterwards FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTSSPRING SPORTS FOOTBALL BOYS BASKETBALLSPRING TRACK FIELD HOCKEY GIRLS BASKETBALLBASEBALL GOLF GYMNASTICSSOFTBALL CROSS COUNTRY BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMINGBOYS SOCCER VOLLEYBALL INDOOR TRACKGIRLS SOCCER CHEERLEADING WRESTLINGBOYS LACROSSE GIRLS LACROSSE BOYS TENNIS GIRLS TENNIS 27

29. CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Best way to start your high school career is to get involved! Academic TeamForensicsNewspaper American Sign Lang. ClubFrench ClubOrchestra Art ClubFrench Honor SocietyRobotics Team Battle of the BooksFreshmen ClassSCA BP GamerGerman ClubSenior Class BroadcastingGerman Honor SocietySophomore Class Brooke Point Theatre CompanyHOSASpanish Club Cafe’ Book ClubJunior ClassSpanish Natl. Honor Society ChorusKey ClubStep Team Dance Team: JV & VarsityLatin ClubTop Hawks/Navigators DebateLatin Honor SocietyTri-M Music Honor Society DECALearn & ServeVA Star Environmental ScienceLiterary MagazineWinter Guard FBLAMarching BandYearbook FCCLAMulticultural ClubYOVASO FOCUSNational Honor Society 28

30. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA 29 IB Coordinator: Mrs. Julie Stemple-Hoover stemplehooverje@staffordschools.net Emphasis On Life-long Learning, Critical Thinking, International Mindedness Full Diploma VS. Certificates 9 th & 10 th grade: Students take Pre-IB courses 11 th & 12 th grade: Students take IB courses Middle School Counselor meets with student about 9 th grade course registration

31. More Information on IB can be found at: http://stafford.brooke.schoolfusion.us/ Look for IB at BPHS http://stafford.brooke.schoolfusion.us/ Applications for the IB program are due prior to March 31, 2015 Applications are available on the IB page under “Application Documents” 30 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA

32. COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL 31 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 Applications are due Feb 13, 2015 Additional information available at www.cgsva.net/cgs www.cgsva.net/cgs

33. THANK YOU!! 32 Open House: Tuesday September 1st Opportunity for students to find their classrooms and meet their teachers. Please stop in the Commons area to speak with several of our teachers and club sponsors. IB/CGS/Focus Coordinator – Room 238 Counselors – Room 242 Student Services – Room 240 Fusion & Synergy – Computer Lab Room.348 (upstairs) Kiri Johnson

34. We look forward to seeing everyone next school year! Go Black-Hawks! 33