2019-2020 Program of Studies Dr. Wayne Foley, BASH Grade - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2019-2020 Program of Studies

• Dr. Wayne Foley, BASH Grade Level/Assistant Principal
• Mr. Michael Stoudt, Acting Assistant to the Superintendent of Academics

‘Tis the Season

• Tonight marks the beginning of the scheduling season for 2019-2020 school

year

• Goal: Board of School Directors approval of the Program of Studies at the

November 27, 2018 meeting

• POS booklets will then be posted to BASD site and shared with students so

course selection can begin

Graduation Requirements

House Bill 1095 Keystone Exams signed into law 10-25-18

• The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments (EOCAs) designed by the state of

Pennsylvania to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, English Literature and Biology.

• Based on recent legislation, the Keystone Exams are one component of Pennsylvania’s new system
• f high school graduation requirements. Keystone Exams will help school districts guide students

toward meeting state standards – standards aligned with expectations for success in careers, the workplace, and college. In order to receive a diploma, students must also meet local district credit and attendance requirements and complete a culminating portfolio project, along with any additional district requirements.

• Beginning in 2019/2020, BASH will utilize the Keystone Exam as the EOCA for students in

Algebra I, English Literature and Biology. The Keystone Exam serves as a measure of student proficiency with this content. The students’ final grade in these courses will be adjusted in the summer to account for the Keystone Exam grade, which will be one fifth of the final grade, as is the case with all EOCAs. Students and parents will be notified of the final grade via mail and any scheduling adjustments necessary will be made before the start of the next school year.

Graduation Requirements

End of Course Assessments

• All core courses, including English, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies and World

Languages, in grades 9-12 will administer an EOCA, with three of the courses administering Keystone Exams as the EOCA. They are:

• Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology (9) and English Literature (10)

All students will need to successfully complete either a career portfolio or the BCTC senior project based upon student attendance.

• Students utilize Career Cruising, a web-based program designed to provide meaningful

career oriented experiences.

Must take the civics test - Amended HB 564

Graduation Requirements

Honors Govt. and Economics and Academic Govt. and Economics

• The First Marking Period Benchmark Assessment fulfills the PA House Bill 564 requirement for

Civics Exam.

• Students currently learn about:
• Articles of Confederation
• Six Principles of the Constitution
• Every Article and Amendment in the Constitution
• Constitutional Applications
• The Electoral College
• The existing Quarter One Benchmark exceeds the state requirements and is more rigorous than

the suggested Citizenship Test.

Learning Academies Update

BASH continues developing learning academies with our current steering committee and has been since September 2014

• Names of the Academies:
• STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• VPFA - Visual, Performing and Fine Arts
• GCBL - Global Communications, Business and Leadership
• HHS - Health and Human Sciences
• CTC - Career and Technology Center

Academy Guide Sheets

Each academy requires:

• Completion of a senior collaborative research and design project that focuses on a

specific field

• Participation in career fair and student showcase
• Creation of a digital portfolio
• Participation in guest lecture series and academy-sponsored and approved events

Career &Technology Center Academy

The Boyertown Area Senior High is excited to announce a new CTC academy. This academy is designed for students who are seeking to enhance their educational program with highly relevant career and technical experience directly connected to the business and industry community. The academy will provide students with the competitive edge needed to compete in the local and global marketplace while simultaneously improving economic vitality and quality of life.

Subject Minimum Credit Requirement - 28

English 4

9thEng ; 10th Eng; 11th Eng; and 12th Eng; Choice based on program

Social Studies 4

9th US; 10th MW; 11th Civics; 12th Choice based

• n program

Math 4

9th Geo; 10th Alg. II; 11th Pre-calc.; 12th Choice based on program

Science 3.34

9th Bio; 10th Chem.; 11th Physics

Health and Physical Education 2.66

 9th and 10th Health/Physical Education – 1.66 credit  Physical Education – 1 credit

World Language 0.5-1

One planned course **

Required CTC Program 9-9.5

Program courses are required per year.

CT CTC Academy

Graduation Requirements

Learning Academy Participation

• We currently have 74 Sophomore students participating in the Academies

with an additional 87 Sophomore students participating in the BCTC Academy.

• At our October 10th Freshman Academy day we had 303 students show an

interest in the 4 in house Academies and 103 students showing interest in the CTC academy.

• More information at the BASH website- Learning Academy page

Addition of AP Courses to POS

AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Psychology AP Calculus – AB AP European History AP Research AP Calculus – BC AP Language & Composition AP Seminar AP Capstone AP Literature & Composition AP Statistics AP Chemistry AP Music Theory AP Studio Art AP Computer Science AP Physics 1 AP US Government/AP Comparative Government AP Economics AP Physics – C AP US History

# of individual students taking

• ne or more AP

courses this school year = 446 Total enrollment in AP courses this school year = 857

Concurrent Enrollment Courses

Science Health & Physical Education $Environmental Science (3 college credits) *$CPR/First Aid (3 college credits) $Astronomy $Web Design (3 college credits) English World Language

*^$English Composition I/II (6 college credits-3/semester

$Spanish III (6 college credits)

*^$English Composition/$Technical Writing (6 college credits-3/semester)

$Spanish IV (6 college credits) Education Art $Introduction to Education (3 college credits) $Graphic Design Applications(3 college credits) Social Sciences $Drawing (3 college credits) $United States History from 1877 (3 college credits) Family & Consumer Science $United States National Government (3 college credits) $Basic Nutrition (3 college credits) $CE Economics (3 college credits) Business $Computer Applications (3 college credits)

*Course requires pre-requisite testing through MCCC prior to enrollment. ^Pre-requisite of a “C” or better in Fall Semester of English Composition I to be eligible to take Spring Semester of English Composition II and Technical Writing $Course textbook fees/fees may apply. The final grade-point-average (GPA) of a student for each Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in which the student has achieved at least a grade of ‘B-’ will be raised 0.1. Students must earn at least a C to receive MCCC credit and at least a D- to earn BASH credit.

Concurrent Enrollment Courses

Harrisburg University opportunities:

• 11 of our professional staff members are currently being vetted and

interviewed to become corporate partners to teach 14 NEW CE classes.

• Our staff will be teaching these classes to our students during their normal

school day. Our students benefit by having the opportunity to receive College Credits at a greatly reduced price.

New Course - ELA

HONORS GLOBAL HUMANITIES 10

• This integrated course, designed for the outstanding English and Social Studies student, will combine

advanced studies of Global issues and history with intense analysis of literary works from around the world.

• As an integrated course, the class will convene during two class periods each day and count for two

credits – one English and one Social Studies credit.

• During the school year, students will analyze current issues by interpreting key historical events and

exploring the cultural heritage of each region, as well as reading a variety of novels, short stories, poems, and plays of the pertinent regions of the world.

• This course will develop critical thinking and include exercises in creative and analytical writing, Socratic

discussion, public speaking, debate, and research.

• In the spring, students will take the Keystone Literature Exam. In addition, the rigor and pace of the

course will prepare students for Advanced Placement courses in English and Social Studies.

New Courses - FCS

• PRESCHOOL PROGRAM I has been added as an elective for grade 9 students
• CUISINE OF THE AMERICAS

Students will research the history, traditions, and foods of North and South America Will be open to grade 9 students

• TEXTILE CONSTRUCTION

Related skills are learned through problem solving, critical thinking, and creative expression. Areas of study include: tools & equipment, fabrics, pattern layout & symbols, hand & machine sewing, and simple construction principles.

New Courses - HPE

• ESSENTIALS OF PERSONAL TRAINING

This course is designed for students who have an interest in working in the fitness industry and will be operating in conjunction with the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s Certified Personal Trainer Program.

• SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

This course will provide students with knowledge about psychological factors and principles that affect performance in sports such as motivation, concentration, focus, confidence, peak performance, anxiety, and relaxation.

• Future planning - in discussions with the YMCA regarding a Water

Safety/Lifeguarding course

New Course – Business Education

• PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Topics covered will include finding a job, budgeting and saving, post-secondary education, renting & buying a car and house, credit, investing, and insurance. Students will gain knowledge of budgeting using savings and checking while also understanding financing with credit.

Course Additions - Science

• HONORS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE/CE ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE

Honors Environmental Science is a laboratory course that examines the science behind local and global environmental issues. Topics include population ecology and dynamics, water quality, resource management, energy, atmospheric pollution, climate change, biodiversity, and agriculture.

Middle School Program of Studies

• Designed to help students and their parents/guardians plan an academic program

that stimulates curiosity and motivates students to explore new areas of learning

• Elective Offerings:
• Art
• Music
• Technology Education
• Business Education
• Career Education
• Health and Physical Education

Middle School Program of Studies

Possible Addition of German I in the 8th grade.

• Students that meet the requirement currently only have the opportunity to take

Spanish I.

• Considering providing students the opportunity to select either Spanish I or

German I.

• Further conversations need to occur to address challenges of sharing staff between

MS and HS

The Road To Success: Being Career/College Ready

• 30 class periods per year
• Taught by middle school counselors
• Several advantages already noted by students and counselors

Discussion

Questions?