Upper School

Back-to-School NightAugust 19, 2014

Tonight’s Agenda5:30 — 6:25 PM

Meet the Boosters

Athletics Department Info

Department of Academic Programs and Student Affairs Overview

College Counseling Overview

6:25 — 7:15 PM

A day in the life… an opportunity to meet your student’s teachers

Meet the Administration Head of School

Jeremiah Hakundy — jeremiah.hakundy@basispeoria.org

Head of Operations

Mark Allen — mark.allen@basispeoria.org

Director of Academic Programs

Gwen Ventimiglia — gwen.ventimiglia@basispeoria.org

Director of Student Affairs

Deborah Youssef — deborah.youssef@basispeoria.org

College Counselor

Eric Throne — eric.throne@basispeoria.org

Department of

Academic ProgramsGwen Ventimiglia

Director of Academic Programs

BASIS Peoria

Gwen.Ventimiglia@basispeoria.org

What to expect in the 8th

Grade

1st AP Exam – AP World History

Economics

Math (minimum of Algebra II)

Biology 8 or LEAP Biology

Chemistry 8 or LEAP Chemistry

Physics 8

Foreign Language 8

AM or PM Elective

Pre-Comprehensive Exams (30% of T2 grade)

Comprehensive Exams (50% of final grade)

May attend college visits if it does not occur during a class.

What to Expect in the 9th

Grade

AP US Government

Honors Language

Honors Literature

Math (minimum of Pre-Calculus)

Honors Science

Foreign Language I

AM or PM Elective

May attend college visits

What to Expect in the 10th

Grade

AP European History

AP Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)

Honors Science

Foreign Language II

Math (minimum of Pre-Calculus B)

AP Literature or AP Language

AM or PM Elective

May attend college visits

What to Expect in the 11th

Grade

AP U.S. History

Math (minimum of Calculus AB)

AP Literature, AP Language, or Post-AP English course

Foreign Language III

AP Science

Honors Science

AM or PM Elective

May attend as many college visits as they choose, per teacher approval

AP Courses, Post-Aps, or Capstone Courses**

Senior Project***

College Counseling

May attend as many college visits as they choose, per teacher approval

** The number of AP Courses, post-AP Courses and capstone courses a senior

completes, will vary depending on his/her BASIS graduation requirements.

*** Pending approval, students will begin the Senior Project in Trimester 3

What to Expect in the 12th

Grade

Department of

Student AffairsDeborah Youssef

Director of Student Affairs

BASIS Peoria

Deborah.Youssef@basispeoria.org

Early Bird begins at 7:00 AM.

ALL student entering the west (back) door for Period 1 before 8:10 must check-in with Early Bird Staff before going into MPR.

This includes all students attending teacher hours, peer tutoring, extra-curricular activities, and club meetings.

Late Bird begins at 2:45 and 3:45 PM.

All students outside in the courtyard and perimeter of the school campus must come into the building and sign-in by 2:55 (1st dismissal) and 3:55 (2nd dismissal). They are considered drop-ins if they remain at school beyond 3:00 and 4:00 PM.

Students attending teacher hours, peer tutoring, extra-curricular activities and club meetings must sign-in and out with the Late Bird Monitor. (They are not charged, but must check in and out.)

Early Bird and Late Bird

Every teacher holds at least one student hour per week where students

can receive academic help.

Academic Extension is offered every day for students in grades 9-12 and

three times per week for 8th grade students. Students should use this time

for studying, homework, or teacher hours (if offered).

Peer tutoring officially begins the week of September 8th.

Students who struggle as well as all new students will be placed on

student support and meet with an assigned staff member for support

during AE until their grades or academic concerns improve.

Teacher Support Hours, Peer

Tutoring, and Student Support

3 strikes

Teacher asks you a question to reflect on what you are doing

and the expectations for the classroom.

Teacher asks you a question again to reflect on what you are

doing and the expectations for the classroom. Teacher sends

an email home to parents/guardian and asks for support and

advice.

Teacher writes out Office Referral to Dean of Student who then

will call parents and discuss consequences and next steps to

return to classroom.

Behavior Management

US Class Privileges9th Grade

Camping trip

10th grade

Outside lunch

11th grade

Outside lunch

Students will also have the opportunity to go off campus for lunch (this privilege will be extended in the coming months)

12th grade

Teacher Assistant for periods 6-8 in Office 1

Independent Study in Office 1

The ability to leave and return to campus

College CounselingEric Throne

College Counselor & Senior Research Project Coordinator

BASIS Peoria

Eric.Throne@basispeoria.org

A “Future” Focus

One of the greatest benefits of a BASIS education is realized in the

college-readiness and preparation for success that our graduates take

with them after graduation.

From the BASIS Peoria website: “Students who attend BASIS Peoria are

committed to attaining the highest level of academic and intellectual

achievement… A rigorous liberal-arts curriculum prepares our Upper

School students for admission into the nation’s top colleges and

universities.”

Our goals include finding the best fit college or university for our

graduating students and striving to prepare students for successful

and meaningful lives as they progress through their higher studies and

beyond.

College Awareness and Preparedness

A school-wide focus on college preparation, both inside and outside of the classroom

Rigorous, AP-centered curriculum

Senior Capstone Classes (college-level)

Senior Research Projects

College Admissions Presentations hosted on campus

Numerous clubs/organizations/teams available for students to join

National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Various other opportunities: field trips, competitions, etc.

College Admissions Presentations

Attendance expectations at College Presentations:

12th Grade – 8 or more; (4 required for C.C. class)

11th Grade – 8 or more

9th/10th Grade – 5 or more

8th Grade – 2 or more

“College-Minded Scholar” Awards

Most college visits are during 5th period; some may require

students to miss a class.

Teacher and Administrator approval required to miss classes

8th grade students not allowed to miss classes for presentations

College Admissions Presentations

Revised Policy:

If college presentation is during Lunch/A.E. (or other non-class)

period:

Early sign-up (by paper form or through Naviance), plus drop-in

visitors allowed, up to max capacity

If student will miss a class for a college presentation:

Student turns in teacher-signed paper form 1 day prior; OR

Student signs up through Naviance at least 24 hours prior, AND teacher

confirms permission with me; OR

Teacher sends student(s) to presentation on the day of, with note or

email to me to confirm permission.

Please note: Teachers are not obligated to allow students to miss class.

“What should we be doing now?”

Grades 8-12…

Develop excellent study habits

Explore various extracurricular interests. Commit to something for

multiple years.

Consider applying for a summer academic program

Interview adults to learn about various colleges, career paths, and college

majors

Start a College Savings account

Attend the College Planning Workshop presentation @ BASIS Peoria

Tuesday, August 26th from 5:30 – 6:15 pm. Financial strategies and

other valuable tips for families preparing for college.

“What should we be doing now?”

Checklists by grade level available from Mr. Throne

Attend College Presentations (@ BASIS Peoria)

Learn about colleges and yourself in the process – find your “BEST FIT”

Many presenters also read Arizona students’ applications for acceptance!

Attend local College Fairs (NACAC, NACCAP, etc.)

Keep up with BASIS Peoria College Counseling Newsletters

“Stay the course” at BASIS Peoria

Seniors spend 100+ hours in College Counseling Class: college applications, scholarship applications, essay-writing, tips for success in college, etc.

Senior Research Projects

Talk with Mr. Throne about colleges, your interests, etc.

BASIS Senior Research Projects (SRP)

Perhaps the most distinct component of a BASIS education

Successful completion of the SRP results in graduation with High Honors

(highest BASIS distinction)

SRP Proposal can be included/referenced in college application materials

Great preparation for college-level work and research

Helpful in learning about and deciding on a major/minor for college

On-going assistance/guidance from both Mr. Throne and faculty advisor

SRP Eligibility – Students must meet the following conditions:

Be a senior in good academic standing. Early graduates are not eligible.

Maintain a B- or better average in all senior year coursework.

Fail no classes in your high school career.

BASIS Senior Research Projects (SRP)

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