Bethlehem Central High School · Beyond Studio Art….. ! Art Majors must have the foundation...
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Bethlehem Central High School
8th Grade Parent Transition Night
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Transition Welcome
w Mr. Scott Landry, BCHS Principal
w Mr. Michael Klugman, BCMS Principal
Counseling Center Ms. Gayle Moriarity, Coordinator
w Course verification in June /schedule available in August w 9th –Naviance “Learning Styles”, September Parent Meeting, Resume
Building w 10th –August Parent Meeting, Naviance Career Interest Exploration
Program, ASPIRE Test (Pre-ACT), Career Fair, SAT 2 and AP Tests (Possible), Career & Technical School Visit, Newsletter
w 11th – PSAT/SAT/ACT ,Career/College Program, Junior Family Night, Junior Conferences, Driver Ed., College Fair, College and Military Representative Visits
w 12th –Senior Planning Meeting (August), College Caravan, College Application/Post High School Planning Process, Financial Aid Night, Scholarship Information
Resources: Naviance, Webpage, Newsletter, ASPEN
Sample Ninth Grade Schedule
Department Supervisors
The path to success, The patterns of success, The road to the future,
Graduation
Visual Arts Mrs. Melanie Painter, Supervisor
Studio in Art or Studio in Media Arts w Foundation courses for Regents Credit
w Focus on Elements & Principles of Design w 40 week Courses
w All students are welcome in this courses!
Studio in Media Arts
w This course will allow the creative student who demonstrates strong design and composition skills to choose a class that emphasizes these curriculum areas. Students will explore the captured image and artwork for communication. Through this exploration students will have the opportunity to create highly original media art. Using the elements of art and principles of design, the projects and course of study will have students become proficient in the fundamentals of graphic design, illustration, printmaking, advertising, photography and film production. Students will explore various programs on the Mac platform including Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Flash Media , Dreamweaver and iMovie.
Studio in Art
w This course will allow the creative student who demonstrates strong design and observational skills to create works of art. Students will explore the art materials and artwork throughout history. Through this hands on exploration, students will have the opportunity to create highly original artwork. Using the elements of art and principles of design, the projects and course of study will have students become proficient in the fundamentals of drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, fashion design, and digital photography.
Visual Arts Beyond Studio Art…..
w Art Majors must have the foundation course Studio Art or Studio in Media Arts.
w Drawing and Painting is the recommended 9th grade course for student in Accelerated Studio in Art at the Middle School.
w Some electives require Studio Art or Media Arts as a prerequisite.
w Students may pursue a 3 or 5 unit sequence in the Arts. w Portfolio Development for careers in design!
Visual Arts Advanced Courses
w Ceramics w Advanced Ceramics w Photography w Digital Photography w Advanced Photography w Drawing & Painting w Advanced Studio Art w Advertising Design w Ad Agency
w Filmmaking w Advanced Filmmaking w Fashion and Textile Design w Metal Design w Mixed Media Design w Visual Media Design w AP Art w AP Art History w Senior Portfolio Art
English Mr. Andrew Baker, Supervisor
Students have three options from which to choose: English 9 EXCEL: This course is designed for students who are not yet proficient
with the use of a variety of reading and writing strategies independently.
English 9: This course is designed for students who are proficient in using reading and writing strategies independently; however, they still require guidance and support in writing proficiently, and thinking critically about literary and informational text.
English 9 Enriched: This course is designed for students who have developed a personal repertoire of literacy strategies they use successfully. Students are motivated to read, think about, discuss, and write about a variety of texts. *Includes Required Summer assignment*
English Course Sequence
English
Reading and Writing
w The Common Core Learning Standards require students to read more complex texts in a variety of genres. As such, the English resources continue to change to reflect these expectations.
w Currently, students are required to read Romeo and Juliet, Raisin in the Sun, Of Mice and Men and an additional novel (dependent on class level) as well as informational text.
w Students will also be writing argument (persuasive), narrative, and informational/expository pieces.
English Assessments and Assistance
Local assessments have and will continue to change to reflect the new
Common Core Learning Standards. The English Regents Examination is taken at the end of the junior year.
The current 8th Grade class will be required to take the common core aligned Regents which will focus on reading comprehension, literary analysis, and argument-based writing. The exam is similar in format to the current Regents exam. Notable changes include the removal of the listening section and the inclusion of an argument essay based on informational text provided in the exam.
Additional assistance will be provided by the classroom teacher during
9th period; students may arrange this by requesting meetings with the teacher.
Mathematics Mr. David Hurst, Supervisor
9th Grade Mathematics
On Grade Level
Math 8
One Year Accelerated
Algebra 1
Two Years Accelerated
Honors Geometry
EXCEL Math 9 Enriched Geometry Honors Algebra 2/Trig
Applied Algebra Honors Geometry
Algebra 1
Traditional Mathematics Sequence
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2 / Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus AB / Calculus BC
Calculus III / Linear Algebra
Graphing Calculator
Graphing calculators are required in all courses. They will be used in daily lessons, assignments, and assessments throughout the year to develop students’ mathematical reasoning and skills to appropriately use technology to aid in problem solving. The TI-84 (Plus C, Plus Silver Edition or Plus) is recommended for student use. The TI-84 will be used for classroom demonstrations and while other graphing calculators perform the same tasks, the interface and keystrokes may be completely different making it extremely difficult for students to follow along. The TI-84 can be upgraded and is acceptable on Regents exams and standardized tests (ACT, SAT, AP).
Students that already have a TI-83 may continue to use it, as the keypad is the same as the TI-84, but will notice that it has a slightly different Operating System.
Music Education Mr. David Norman, Supervisor
w Curricular Ensembles n Band, Chorus, Orchestra
w Lessons n Instrumental Instruction
w Music Theory
Music Education
w Co-Curricular Opportunities n Instrumental, Vocal, Music Theater
w Other Opportunities n NYSSMA All-State n Suburban Council
Family & Consumer Science, Health and Physical Education
Mr. Frederick Powers, Supervisor Physical Education 2 credits required for graduation – ½ credit each year Health Education ½ credit required for graduation Family & Consumer Science Elective courses in grades 10 through 12
Family & Consumer Science Health and Physical Education
New York State Standards Standard 1 Personal Health & Fitness Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and
maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity and maintain personal health.
Standard 2 Safe and healthy Environment
Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Standard 3 Resource Management
Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources.
Family & Consumer Sciences
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Culinary Arts Social & Child Psychology Early Childhood Education
Physical Education
w Grade 9 n Fitness & Wellness n Aquatics n Educational Karate n Track & Field n Softball
Grade 10 n Sport Education n Adventure Education
w Grades 11/12 Students are sequenced across five areas of Sport and Lifetime Activities
Physical Education
w Grade 11/12 Target Sports Net Games Team Passing Lifetime Archery Badminton Basketball Ballroom Bowling Pickleball Flag Football Orienteering Golf Tennis Floor hockey X-C Skiing Frisbee Golf Volleyball Soccer Yoga
Ultimate Frisbee Fitness Sample Schedule Semester one Semester two Archery / Badminton / Fitness / Basketball / Ballroom Dance
Health Education
Critical Skills Self Management Relationship Management Stress Management Communication Planning & Goal Setting Decision Making Advocacy
Health Education
Functional Knowledge in the areas of: Physical Activity & Nutrition HIV/AIDS Sexual Risk Family Life / Sexual Health Tobacco Alcohol & Other Drugs Unintentional Injury Violence Prevention Other Required Health Areas
Health Education
BOU resource “Growing with your Teen” Available online at: http://bcsd.k12.ny.us/PDFs/Growing_With_Your_Teen.pdf
Science Mrs. Jennifer Gonyea, Supervisor
439-4921 (x22048) Grade 9 Grade 10 Enriched/Regents Earth Science Enriched/Regents Biology Regents Biology Enriched/Regents Earth Science Enriched Biology Enriched Earth Science or
Advanced Chemistry EXCEL Science 9 – Two-year course with the Biology regents taken at the end of 10th grade
Typical Science Sequence Advanced Regents – 3 years of science with 2 Regents
exams 9th Earth Science or Biology
10th Biology or Earth Science
11th Chemistry
12th Physics
Science Sequencing
v Highlights Ø Students can graduate
with up to 7 Science Credits (NYS mandate is 3)
Ø 4 different Advanced Placement (AP) options
Ø 3 Year Science Research Course
Ø Diversity of Electives
Electives • Wildlife Biology • Human Anatomy • Forensic Science • Natural Disasters • Meteorology • Astronomy
Technology Mrs. Jennifer Gonyea, Supervisor
439-4921 (x22048)
9th Grade Choice
► 1 required credit in Fine Arts: Art, Music or Technology
R Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
► Continuation of 8th grade technology
Problem solving – Design Process
Students currently in IED in grade 8 will take Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) in grade 9
TECHNOLOGY: Project Lead The Way Pre-engineering program
w RIT curriculum, assessments & credit IED Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics CNC Mfg Civil Engineering & Architecture Engineering Design & Development
Research & create prototype
Technology – PLTW
§ Opportunity for RIT credit for each PLTW course taken
§ Transfer credits, Build resume, &
Experience College level work § $225/ 3 credit course vs $3525 / 3 credit course
(2014-2015 rates)
Technology - Traditional
IED Power Mechanics I & II Electronics Woodworking I & II
Business Education Mr. Nick Petraccione, Supervisor
College Level Courses: w Computer Concepts 1 & 2 w Financial Accounting w Business Management w Marketing Other Courses: w Business Law (1 Credit) w Business of Music w Entrepreneurship (New) w International Business (New)
w Sports Marketing/ Management (New)
Opportunity for College Credit: w Offered through HVCC
n Transferring credits saves money/time
n Build resume n Experience college level work
Work-Based Learning: w GEWEP – General Education Work Experience Program
n (1/2 – 2 Credits) (New) w CEIP – Career Exploration Internship Program
n (1/2 – 1 Credit) Students may take a sequence in CTE instead of a foreign language and still earn an Advanced Regents Diploma!
Social Studies Mr. Nick Petraccione, Supervisor
439-4921, ext. 22052 w Grade 9
n Global History and Geography 1 l Excel l Traditional l Enriched (summer
assignment)
w Grade 10 n Global History &
Geography 2 l Excel l Traditional l Advanced Placement
World History (summer assignment)
n REGENTS EXAM
Typical Social Studies Sequence 4 years of Social Studies with 2 Regents Exams
9th Global History and Geography
10th Global History and Geography (Regents Exam)
11th United States History and Government (Regents Exam)
12th Economics and Participation in Government
Social Studies
w Grade 11 n United States History &
Government l 11-3 l Traditional l Advanced Placement
USHAG (summer assignment)
n REGENTS EXAM
w Grade 12 n Economics/Practical
Economics (1 semester) n AP Economics/Participation
in Government (full year)* n Participation in Government
(1 semester)*
*Seniors are required to complete 20 hours of community service
Social Studies
w Electives (open to 11th and 12th Grades) n Law in Life n History of NYC n Psychology n Sociology n Great Issues/Philosophy n American Wars n AP Art History (summer assignment) n AP European History (summer assignment) n AP Psychology (summer assignment)
Typical Sequence
w 8th grade: Pass Proficiency Test, 1 HS credit w 9th grade: French 2, Spanish 2 w 10th grade: French 3, Spanish 3 or 3E
Comprehensive LOTE (Regents) Exam w 11th grade: French, Spanish and/or new language
elective, semester courses w 12th grade: Advanced or AP French or Spanish and/or new language elective
World Languages Dr. Marisa Bel, Supervisor
w Grade 9 n French 2 n Spanish 2 n Spanish 2B
w Grade 10 n French 3 (Regents) n Spanish 3 or 3E (Reg.) n Spanish 3B
w Possible Electives: Intro to Latin, Chinese 1
World Languages Languages Other Than English
w Grade 11 n Intermediate French,
Spanish (College Level) n Semester Spanish Courses
Possible Electives: Chinese 1, Latin 1, Spanish 2,
French 2, Semester Courses
w Grade 12 n Advanced or AP
Spanish (College Levels)
n AP French (College Level)
Possible Electives: Chinese 1, Latin 1, Spanish 2,
French 2, Semester Courses
Lab School Mr. Mike Mitchell, Coordinator
Facts and Information about our
School-within-a-School
What Kind of Student is Successful in Lab School?
w You are willing to devote extra time outside of school w You are organized w You are reliable w You are a hard worker w You work well with others and are willing to do so on
many occasions w You truly have a desire to learn w You take school seriously w You are a risk taker w You enjoy educational trips w You take part in community service w You are an active member of the program who is invested
in its success w You take pride in the Lab School
Special Education Support Services Mr. Kyle O’Brien, Chairperson
w Special Education Programs & Services at the HS n Special Education Programs & Services are provided to those
students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) w BCSD offers a continuum of services ranging from least
restrictive to most restrictive w Program planning for next year occurs at the annual
review meeting w Section 504 Accommodation Plans
n Overseen by the Special Education Support Services Dept. n Handicap substantially limits one of more major life activity
Conclusion
w Proceed to cafeteria
n Meet subject supervisors n Take building tour
Thank you for joining us this evening!