PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL BROADNECK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2022
SCHOOL COUNSELORS Mr. Smith A J 9th grade, AVID Ms. Lewnes K Z 9th grade, AVID Ms. McGair A E 10th -12th Dr. Gerardi F L 10th 12th Ms. Treanor M P 10th 12th, PVA Ms. Swonger Q Z
PARENT INVOLVEMENT PTSO ParentCONNECTxp Online access to grades/attendance Naviance & weekly counseling email updates Please include updated email on emergency contact info Participate in parent-teacher conference days Visit www.broadneck.org for school newsletter and calendar of events Music/Athletic Boosters
HIGH SCHOOL v. MIDDLE SCHOOL Size: 2,000+ students More independence & responsibility 2 semesters (schedule is different each semester) Opportunities for student involvement Athletics (20+ seasonal Varsity Sport Teams) Clubs (50+ afterschool/during Bruin block) Music, Dance & Theatre Magnet Program: Performing & Visual Arts High School for Music
Day-to-Day What does the high school day look like? A Day/B Day Schedule 4 classes on A Day; 4 classes on B Day 80 minute classes (6 minute transition) Bruin Block is two 35 minute periods(25 minutes each) Block A Day B Day 1 Fitness for Life Social Studies 2 Math World Classical Language Bruin Block Get help from Algebra Teacher Lunch 3 Foundations of Studio Art English 4 Science Foundations of Technology A
BRUIN BLOCK Academic interventions Homework (classrooms, media, study hall, computer labs) Access teachers, counselors Extra help Redo opportunities Lunch Cafeteria or kiosk, classrooms, media, courtyards Clubs & Incentive areas (ie. gym)
Earning Credit In High School, students earn credits toward both promotion & graduation Promotion is based on credit earned Each class =.5 credit per semester Earn 4 credits per semester = 8 credits per year 26 credits needed to graduate Some students earn high school credit in middle school (by passing Algebra 1, Spanish 1 or French 1)
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS 4 English 3 Social Studies History of the US US Government World History 3 Science Biology 2 additional credits 4 Mathematics Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 (college completer) 2 Math Elective credits Math senior year 1 Physical Education Fitness for Life PE Elective Credit ½ Health 1 Fine Art 1 Technology 8.5 Electives Total = 26 credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 26 Required Credits Completer Program Career (CAT-S, Career Research and Development (Work), Early Childhood) University System of Maryland (2 years of the same World Language or 2 Advanced Technology credits, Algebra 2, & rigorous math class senior year) Dual (Career & University System of Maryland) High School Assessments (HSA/PARCC) Service Learning
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (1 credit required) All 9th grade students take these classes Foundations of Technology A Foundations of Technology B Advanced Technology courses can be taken after completion of FOT-A and FOT-B.
WORLD & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES American Sign Language French Spanish You can take level 1 if you were not recommended for a language.
FINE ARTS (1 credit required) What classes are considered fine arts? Art Dance Music Theatre
FINE ART - Studio Art Foundations of Studio Art - a prerequisite for all other art classes Studio 1 2-D Studio 1 3-D Photo & Digital Processes 1
FINE ART - Music Yearlong Performance Courses *Band Grade 9 *Chorus Grade 9 *Orchestra Grade 9 *Instrumental Ensemble: Percussion (Marching & Concert) Music Electives Music Technology Music Theory Piano & Keyboards I Guitar I Instrumental Instruction: Percussion (Drum Set)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 credit required) Fitness for Life, required PE class Elective choices: Personal Fitness Foundations of Team Sports Foundations of Team Sports Soccer, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse Strength & Conditioning Strength & Conditioning for Women Walking Wellness Lifetime Sports
FINE ART OR PE - Dance Dance I Dance for Athletes Dance Company* If auditioning, sign up for Dance I *yearlong course Dance Company Auditions May 17, 3 6 PM BHS Dance Room mobell@aacps.org
Environmental Literacy Signature LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT? WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD? Take Environmental Literacy Explorations! Project Based Monthly field trips Guest Speakers Opportunities for Internships! Signature Clubs: Eco-Action, Envirothon, Recycling Club, Recycled Runway and more!
BUSINESS Introduction to Microsoft Office Advanced classes available after completion of this class: Microsoft Word & PowerPoint Microsoft Excel & Access Web Page Design Business & Personal Finance H Business Management
Special Programs AVID CAT-South ROTC at Annapolis High School
AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination Provides support for college and career readiness Teaches skills needed to be successful Students must have: Appropriate classroom behavior Good attendance Desire to enroll in rigorous courses See application If currently in AVID, check YES to continue in HS Want to join? Check appropriate time for interview
Center of Applied Technology South CAT-S is a magnet school and an option for a Career Completer Pathway 13 Career Completer Programs H Academy of Health, Auto Collision & Refinishing, Auto Technology, Cosmetology, Carpentry, H Culinary Arts, Honors Dental Assisting, HVAC, H IT Networking Academy, Electricity, Welding, Marine Service Technology, H Interactive Media Production Career Explorations can be taken in the 9th grade - a 4 class rotation Must apply online @ www.catsouth.org H= honors program
Naval Junior ROTC ROTC (at Annapolis High School) *Transportation is NOT provided* Prepares students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities and privileges as American citizens For more information please contact CDR John Eggleston jeggleston@aacps.org
ENGLISH ELECTIVES Creative Writing Media Production Speech & Debate Theater Arts (Fine Art) Journalism* Newspaper Yearbook *Pre-requisite for Newspaper & Yearbook
FACS Nutrition A (honors) Required for Honors Culinary Arts Nutrition B (honors) Child Development 1 (full year course) Fashion Design 1 & 2
Talk to your students! Course Registration Form will go home today/tomorrow during Middle School Meetings, sign and return by Thursday, March 8. Course Verification forms will be sent to the middle school counselors in early April for your signature and return. Verify your student s course requests that will be used to create your student s schedule for 9th grade at Broadneck. Schedules are available the first day of school. Middle School Meetings Severn River MS Wednesday, February 28 Magothy River MS Thursday, March 1
9th Grade Elective Selections
PARENT TIPS Be involved Monitor academic progress Provide a non-distracted study space at home Encourage healthy eating and consistent sleep patterns Encourage extra-curricular involvement Maintain file on school activities, awards, leadership positions, employment, volunteer work, & community activities Take an active role in the course selection process Ongoing discussion/planning for your child s life after high school graduation
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