1. Brooke Point High School “As One” Freshman Orientation 2012

2. 2 Administration Mrs. Wendy Payne, Principal Mr. Jim Ralph, Assistant Principal Letters A-F Mr. Scott McClellan, Assistant Principal Letters G-N Mrs. Rita Cavataio, Assistant Principal Letters O-Z Mr. Roger Pierce, Assistant Principal for Student Activities Mr. Timothy Roberts, Principal Intern

3. 3 Counselors Mrs. Kristen Shambarger - Letters A-Cl Mrs. Nancy Dembo - Letters Co-Hap Mrs. Mary Dobson - Letters Har-Me Ms. Kara Grooms - Letters Mi-Sa Dr. Marialena Bridges, Director – Letters Sc-Z

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

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

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

7. 7 ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA 26 CREDITS English Math Science History Physical Education--Need 2 World Language--Need 3 OR 4 Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1 Fine/Practical Art--Need 1 Career and Technical Education--Need 3 Electives--Need 3 (or 2 depending on language option) Need 4 Of Each

8. STANDARD DIPLOMA 22 CREDITS English--Need 4 Math Science History Health and Physical Education--Need 2 Fine/Practical Art--Need 2 Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1 Electives--Need 4 * 2 MUST BE SEQUENTIAL Need 3 Of Each 8

9. 9 STANDARD TECHNICAL DIPLOMA 22 CREDITS English--Need 4 Math Science History Health and Physical Education--Need 2 Fine Arts or World Language--Need 1 Economics and Personal Finance --Need 1 Career and Technical Education--Need 4 Electives--Need 1 NEED 3 OF EACH

10. 10 STEP TWO SELECT REQUIRED COURSES: ENGLISH EARTH SCIENCE WORLD HISTORY PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

11. 11 STEP THREE CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL: Algebra I Part I/ Algebra I Part II Algebra I Geometry Adv. Geometry

12. 12 STEP FOUR CHOOSE ELECTIVES: WORLD LANGUAGE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY N.J.R.O.T.C.

13. 13 WORLD LANGUAGES Required for Advanced Studies Diploma and the Advanced Technical Diploma SPANISH FRENCH LATIN GERMAN

14. 14 FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS ART CHORUS BAND ORCHESTRA DRAMA TECHNICAL THEATER

15. 15 TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TECHNICAL DRAWING AND DESIGN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS BUILDING TRADES

16. 16 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT NUTRITION & WELLNESS

17. 17 BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND MARKETING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS FASHION DESIGN & MARKETING

18. 18 N.J.R.O.T.C. NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS 4 YEAR PROGRAM APPLICATION REQUIRED, AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE EMPHASIZES CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SELF-DISCIPLINE, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, & TEAMWORK NAVAL SCIENCE & MILITARY HISTORY EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: MILITARY DRILL, FITNESS, ORIENTEERING, MARKSMANSHIP, AND ACADEMIC TEAMS

19. 19 STAFFORD ACADEMIES FOR TECHNOLOGY “S.T.A.T. ACADEMY” BPHS- Information Technology Academy NSHS- Biomedical Sciences NSHS & SSHS- S.T.E.M. ACADEMY Science, Technology, Engineering,& Math Four-year program with emphasis on integration of math, science, and technology in career pathways that include Information Technology and Engineering.

20. 20 S.T.A.T. ACADEMY Students will attend the Academy for two blocks in Mathematics, Science, and Career & Technical Education daily throughout the year. Students will complete other course work necessary for graduation at their base school.

21. 21 S.T.A.T. ACADEMY Applications are available on the Stafford County Schools website: –www.staffordschools.net –Visit STAT link under “Instructional Programs” –Applications due February 29 th 2012

22. 22 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA Julie Stemple, IB Coordinator Emphasis On Life-long Learning, Critical Thinking, International Mindedness Full Diploma Vs Certificates Meet With Middle School Counselor Regarding 9 th Grade Course Registration

23. 23 FOR FURTHER IB INFO stempleje@staffordschools.net Or visit the Brooke Point Website and look for the IB page Applications for the IB program are due prior to April 1, 2012 Applications are available on the IB page under “Application Documents”

24. 24 COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL Provides gifted and highly motivated high school students with a half-day challenging program in English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. Remainder of courses are completed at student’s base school Applications (due Feb 14 th 2012) and additional information available at www.cgsva.net/cgs

25. 25 SOL TESTING CLASS OF 2016 ADVANCED STUDIES and ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA *MUST PASS 9 SOL TESTS* STANDARD AND STANDARD TECHNICAL DIPLOMA *MUST PASS 6 SOL TESTS* POTENTIAL NINTH GRADE SOLS: ALGEBRA I GEOMETRY EARTH SCIENCE/ BIOLOGY WORLD HISTORY 1 OR WORLD HISTORY 2

26. 26 BPHS Flight School (MID- AUGUST) Morning Assembly Tour of School Overview of Programs, Clubs and Extra- Curricular Activities Question and Answer Session (Freshman Issues) Tips for High School Success Preview of Student Agenda Lunch followed by a Pep Rally! Invitations are sent to all 9 th graders during the summer

27. 27 THANK YOU!! We will have an Open House in August. At that time, you will receive your schedule and be able to find your classrooms and meet your new teachers. Don’t forget to stop in the Commons area to speak with several of our teachers and club sponsors. We look forward to seeing you next year!

28. 28 Additional Information The following personnel will be available in classrooms after the program: –IB/CGS/Focus Coordinator – Library –Counselors – Rooms 242 –Special Needs Director – 246 –Fusion & O.A.S.I.S. – 348 (upstairs) Kiri Johnson (johnsonki@staffordschools.net)