Welcome to 8th to 9th Grade Scheduling Night

Pledge of Allegiance/NJROTCPledge of Allegiance/Presentation of ColorsLCDR Robert Hayman, Chief Ted PetersonNJROTC Overview/Video

Tonight’s GoalsOverview of scheduling processOverview of electivesUnderstand difference between academic and honors classesAnswer any questionsRecognize that ninth grade is the first year of high school and counts towards graduation

The Scheduling ProcessRecommendation letters mailed home.Teachers have talked with students about the different electives and the difference between academic and honors workload.The school counselors have met with the students during math class to introduce the process.Student assembly about NJROTC

The Scheduling Process (cont.)Tonight’s parent/guardian meetingNext Tuesday and Wednesday, we collect requests in math class.Counselor or principal sits with student individually and enters his/her requests into the computer.No schedule changes after July 15

BASH Grade 9 Program of Studies

Purpose is to assist students and parents/guardians in selecting courses most beneficial and relevant to each student’s post high school plans.

Format of the Grade 9 POSPages 1-6 General InformationPage 7 Grade 9 Course OfferingsPages 8-14 Course Descriptions Page 15 Course Selection Worksheet

General InformationSelection of CoursesGet advice from parents/guardians, teachers, counselorsUse electives to explore career pathsCan change requests before July 15.Going green – Program of Studies on our website

Six-Day Cycle and Class LoadJH schedule uses a six-day cycle with 8 possible instructional periods per day.You must select activities which will fill 41 or more periods out of the possible 48 each cycle.

Graduation RequirementsNinth grade students start to earn credits towards BASH graduation.Students must accumulate 24 credits in grades 9 through 12Career Portfolio continues as graduation requirement Summer Reading Requirement

Minimum number of courses/credits needed for graduation

Minimum number of courses/credits needed for graduation:Subject Specified As CreditsEnglish The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12 4.00Mathematics The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12 4.00Social Studies The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12 4.00Science Three year long courses in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 3.00

Health Two planned courses, one each in grades 10 and 12 .50Physical Ed. Four planned courses, one in each grades 9-12 2.25

Electives (See Course Description Section) 6.70

TOTAL CREDITS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12 MUST EQUAL OR EXCEED 24.00

Students who plan on attending a four year college/university are encouraged to take four courses in science.

Promotion PolicyIn order to be promoted to the next grade, you must pass the following minimum number of credits, accumulating them as follows:9th Grade – 5.5 credits = 5.5 credits10th Grade – 6 credits = 11.5 credits11th Grade – 6 credits = 17.5 credits12th Grade – 6.5 credits = 24 credits

Courses Required of All StudentsGrade 9

English 1 creditAmerican History 1 creditPhysical Science 1 creditMath 1 creditPhys. Ed .5 creditElectives varies

ElectivesNJROTC – may replace Phys Ed, meets six days of the cycle.World Languages – German and Spanish, nightly review is best for success, meets six days of the cycleEnglish electives: Drama, Journalism, Public Speaking – meet three days of the cycle

ElectivesScience elective: Environmental Issues – meets three days of the cycleArt electives: 2D Art, 3D Art, Adv. 2D, Adv. 3D –meets three days of the cycleBusiness electives: MOS Word, Virtual Business & Personal Finance – meet three days of the cycle

ElectivesFCS electives: Survival 101, 21st

Century Living – meet three days of the cycleTech Ed electives: Architectural CADD, Materials Technology, Problem Solving – meet three days of the cycle

ElectivesInstrumental Music electives – meet three days per cycle

Band Orchestra

Choral Music electives – meet two days per cycle

Concert ChoirShow Choir – by audition, club status

Honors Courses

Eligibility based on past report card grades and teacher recommendationWeighted grades

The final GPA of a student for each full year Honors or AP course in which the student has achieved at least a grade of B- will be raised 0.1 at the end of the school year.

Honors CoursesStudents taking honors courses should have a high interest in the subject as well as strong reading, writing, and study skills.Honors courses cover same topics as academic courses but in greater detail.We recommend that a student take no more than two honors courses.

Sample Student Schedule

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

Pd. 1 Math Math Math Math Math Math

Pd. 2 Soc. St Soc. St Soc. St Soc. St Soc. St Soc. St

Pd. 3 English English English English English English

Pd. 4 Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed.

Pd. 5 FCS FCS FCS

Pd. 6 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Pd. 7 Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish

Pd. 8 Science Science Science Science Science Science

Pd. 9 Band Art Band Art Band Art

Flex Club Club Club Club Club Club

Course Description PagesDescriptions begin on Page 8 of the Program of StudiesSample Entry:

THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (3 Periods - .5 credit)The elements of Art and Design will be developed using clay,

paper, metal, wood, and fibers. Emphasis is placed on quality design and craftsmanship. Knowledge of materials, use of tools/equipment, and techniques will be taught. Historical research of artists, styles and techniques is included.

Reminders for 16-17Keystone Exams: EOCA designed by the state, part of PA’s system of HS graduation requirements (pending current legislation).The Class of 2020 must demonstrate proficiency on the Algebra I, Biology, and Literature Keystone exams (pending current legislation).Most ninth graders will take the Algebra I Keystone exam at the end of next year.

Math ProgressionMath is a placement, not a recommendation due to curricular implications.Advanced Algebra I students take Honors Geometry – Keystone in December 2016Linear Algebra students take Academic Algebra I – Keystone in May 2017Linear Algebra Concepts students take Algebra I – Keystone in tenth grade (December 2017)

Reminders for 16-17 (continued)Ninth graders will take the English Literature and Biology Keystone exams at the end of tenth grade.Remember that we recommend that a student take no more than two honors courses per year.

Junior High East CounselorsMrs. Maureen Siwik A - LMrs. Mary Monteiro M - Z

Program of Studies On-line

http://www.boyertownasd.org/jrhseast

Questions?