1. 9th GRADE

3. The 9th Grade Experience 1.Rigor 2.Relevance 3.Relationships

4. Rigor in the 9th Grade

5. BHS Graduate Expectations

6. 9th Grade Classes ●Humanities (English & Social Studies) ●Biology ●Math

7. 9th Grade Classes ● World Language or ELL ● PE and Health ● Elective and Support Classes ● Advisory

8. Academic Supports ●Reading & Writing Workshop 9 ●Reading Instruction ●Biology Recitation ●Math Lab ●Supported Academic Study ●Individual Services Courses ●ELL Courses and Support Classes ●Homework Center ●Advisory

9. Focus on Reading ●Reading skills are essential ●Extra reading class for some ●Students placed using SRI scores

10. 1:1 Technology

12. Earning Honors Honors designation on transcripts Biology Honors available w/ math prerequisite Honors classes in 10-12 th grades Advanced Placement classes in 11-12 th grades

13. In Humanities & Geometry, any student can earn Honors through ●more rigorous coursework ●deeper knowledge and analysis Earning Honors

14. Proficiency-Based Learning ●Essential skills and knowledge ●Multiple opportunities ●All students demonstrate proficiency

15. A proficiency-based system with an earned honors option holds all students to high expectations and provides equal access to challenging curriculum.

16. Relevance

17. Humanities

18. Year End Studies (YES) For 10 days in late spring, BHS students can explore in-depth something that interests them.

19. High- Interest Courses

20. Real- World Learning

21. Community Connections

22. Demonstrating Learning

23. Relationships

24. Advisory at BHS ●Small group ●Each student known well ●Support for Personal Learning Plans ●Advisor as ‘point person’

25. Community Service ●40 hours ●Opportunities in and out of school

26. Get Involved ●Clubs ●Sports Fall Preseason Begins Thursday, August 13 Football Preseason Monday, August 10 ●BHS After School ●Homework Center/Tutoring

28. What’s next? BHS School Counselors meet with students o Wednesday, February 4th, Hunt o Thursday, February 5th, Edmunds

29. What’s next? Course registration forms given to students: ●EMS-February 5th ●HMS-February 10

30. Dates to Remember FEBRUARY 2014

31. Dates to Remember EDMUNDS: Return course registration form to EMS by February 9, 2014

32. Dates to Remember HUNT: Return course registration form to HMS by February 13, 2015

33. Dates to Remember PRIVATE SCHOOLS: Attend a registration meeting on: Monday, Feb. 9, 2:45 pm at BHS (call the Guidance Office 864-8581)

34. 9 th Grade Orientation Thursday, May 28 7:00 p.m.