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Welcome to the BASH Program of Studies/Course Selection Process Presentation

Tonight’s Purpose

• To assist students and parents/guardians

in selecting courses most beneficial and relevant to each student’s post-high school plans

• To provide the opportunity to learn about

the scheduling process and the programs available in the high school

What We Know Today…

• In order to compete in a 21st century global economy,

Pennsylvania needs a highly-educated and proficient workforce.

• The current year’s U.S. workforce is facing a shortage of

12 million qualified workers for the fastest-growing job sectors including health care, information services, and Engineering - Mining specific. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

• This will make it imperative that all students - both

enrolled and out of school - have the skills and education to meet this shortage.

Preparation For “Life Beyond High School”

• Career, Workplace,& College Ready:

– Get a solid and broad academic education

– Take challenging/rigorous courses in academic, honors, AP, or CE subjects – Maintain good grades in high school – Become involved in co-curricular/extra- curricular activities

Preparation For “Life Beyond High School”

• Fast Facts (www.ed.gov)…

– Continuing your education after high school is more likely to allow you to make more money than people who stop at high school – Of the 20 fastest-growing occupations, more than half require an associate’s degree or higher – The higher your education level, the higher your chances are of finding and keeping a job

How do we get students to think about their future?

Meet with your School Counselor OFTEN!

Career Portfolio:

• Meets the requirements set forth by the new

ESSA

– Career research – Career goal setting – DDL – Financial literacy – Resume creation & update – College & business visitations – Job shadowing – Presentation skills

*Information can be located on the BASH web site. https://www.boyertownasd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=86

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

• An AP student receives the maximum preparation for

college

• Students may be exempt from taking certain courses in

college with an AP test grade of 3 or higher. The AP test is a comprehensive test given at the conclusion of the AP course. Five is the highest grade a student may earn on the exam

• Students may be eligible for honors and special

programs in college for being an AP student in high school

• Requires summer work & extensive homework
• AP students receive a GPA weight of .2 for having a

final grade of a C or higher

• Cost for each exam is approximately $90.00

AP Courses Offered At BASH

• AP Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental,

Physics – C Mechanics, Physics I

• AP Math: Calculus (AB & BC), Statistics
• AP Social Studies: Economics, European, U.S.

History, Psychology, US Gov./Comp. Gov.

• AP English Language & Composition
• AP English Literature & Composition
• AP Computer Science
• AP Studio Art
• AP Music Theory
• AP Seminar

Concurrent Enrollment (CE)

• High school students are able to take

college courses and receive high school credit as well as college credit.

• Students can take concurrent enrollment

courses at the high school in an approved concurrent enrollment course.

• This opportunity is in partnership

with Montgomery County Community College.

Why Take CE Courses?

• Students get the experience of taking a college

course while still receiving the support from the high school

• Students get an early start on the courses

required at college

• CE credits transfer to all the state universities

and other institutions that have partnerships with the community college

• CE students receive a GPA weight of .1 for

having a final grade of a B- or higher

• Parents save money! The cost of CE

credit is reduced @ $190.00 per 3 – 4 credit course

Concurrent Enrollment Courses Offered At BASH

• Spanish III (6 credits)
• Spanish IV (6 credits)
• Environmental Science
• Astronomy (4 credits)
• CPR/First Aid
• US History from 1877
• US National Government
• Advanced Painting
• Introduction to Education
• English Composition I & II (6 credits)
• English Composition I/Technical Writing (6 credits)
• Computer Applications
• Web Design

End-Of-Course Assessments (EOCA’s)

• Are administered in all courses at BASH (except

Keystone Trigger Courses & AP Courses if AP exam is taken)

• At the conclusion of the school year

administered via an EOCA schedule for English, Math, Science, Social Studies, & World Language

• All related study courses administered during

class time at the conclusion of the course

• Constitute twenty (20) percent of a course’s final

grade

Keystone Exams (Re-takes)

• Currently administered in the following courses

– Algebra I – English Literature (English 10) – Biology (Biology 9/10)

• Re-takes administered in December & May

through a student’s Junior year

– Student will be required to attend remediation (for below proficient area identified by Keystone Exam results) during FLEX

Student Support Programs

• School Counseling Department Services
• School Counselor FLEX Sessions (e.g.

college planning, financial aid, testing)

• Student Assistance Program (SAP)
• Student Academic Support through teacher

access (Tutoring)

• National Honor Society Tutors
• Skills Development Room (Facilitates, academic

support, Tutoring & Flex assignments GIS-MIS-CIS)

• Flex period (GIS–MIS–CIS–ENRCH-QSR)

What Can Parents Do

• Access the BASH program of Studies via the

BASH web site… http://www.boyertownasd.org/Domain/8

• Discuss course selections
• Discuss “future plans” often
• Encourage your children to take rigorous course

work throughout all three years of high school.

• Tap into resources about college or post

secondary education/training and future planning

The Course Selection Process

PROGRAM OF STUDIES IS ONLINE

• http://www.boyertownasd.org/Page/9
• Click on “Our Schools”
• Click on “Program of Studies”
• All course listings and descriptions

may be found online.

Course Selections for 2018-2019 SY

• Teachers and parents signed the course

selection sheets prior to collection

• Cards will be collected during Social Studies

class 2-9-18). Students will be meeting with school counselors in Social Studies class and individually (as student requests) with his/her school counselor between 2-12-18 & 5-18-18

• Students are expected to complete the courses

they select

• Schedules will be mailed to students in

August

General Information

• Selection of Courses (Academic, Honors,

Advanced Placement (AP), Concurrent Enrollment (CE), Career-Technical (BCTC)

• Students are urged to get advice from

parents, teachers, & school counselors

• Use electives to explore career paths
• Contractual nature of selections (NO

CHANGES AFTER 5-18-18!)

Six-Day Cycle and Class Load

• BASH uses a six-day cycle with 8 possible

instructional periods and a FLEX per day.

• TOTAL CREDITS MUST ADD UP TO A

MINIMUM OF 7.0 CREDITS AND A MAXIMUM OF 8.0 CREDITS.

• Be cognizant of open campus/study halls
• Select ample electives

Graduation Requirements

• Students must accumulate 24 credits in

grades 9 through 12

• Career Portfolio (non BCTC students)
• Senior Project (BCTC students)
• Keystone Exam Proficiency (2020 & beyond)

Minimum number of courses/credits needed for graduation

SUBJECT SPECIFIED AS

• English

The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12

• Social Studies

The equivalent of four year-long courses in grades 9-12

• Science*

Three year-long courses in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12

• Mathematics

Four year-long courses in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12

• Health

Two planned courses, one each in grades 10 and 11

• Physical Education**

Four planned courses, one each in grades 9-12

• World Language

One planned course in grades 9 - 12 – Class of 2021 & beyond

• Electives

(See Course Description Section) Total credits must equal or exceed 24 *Students who plan on attending a four-year college/university are encouraged to take four. ** NJROTC courses satisfy physical education requirement for 12th grade.

*This information can be found on page 3 of the Program of Studies book.

COURSES REQUIRED OF ALL GRADE 10 (Sophomore) STUDENTS

SUBJECT CREDIT

• English

1.00

• Social Studies (Modern

World Studies / AP European)

1.00

• Chemistry

1.17

• Math

1.00

• Health & Physical Education

0.83

• World Language

1 Planned Course (.5/1.0)

• Electives Varies

*This information can be found on page 9 of the Program of Studies book

Learning Academies Selection: (Grade 10/Sophomores ONLY)

• STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
• VPFA – Visual, Performing, Fine Arts
• GCBL- Global Communications, Business, and

Leadership

• HHS - Health and Human Sciences
• CTC – Career and Technology Center

*This information can be found on pages 8 - 13 of the Program of Studies book found by clicking https://www.boyertownasd.org/domain/94

Learning Academy Example:

Learning Academy Example:

COURSES REQUIRED OF ALL GRADE 11 (Junior) STUDENTS

SUBJECT CREDIT

• English

1.00

• Social Studies (Modern

American Studies / AP US History)

1.00

• Chemistry

1.17

• Math

1.00

• Health & Physical Education

0.83

• Electives Varies

*This information can be found on page 9 of the Program of Studies book

COURSES REQUIRED OF ALL GRADE 12 (Senior) STUDENTS

SUBJECT CREDIT

• English

1.00

• Social Studies (Government &

Economics / AP Micro Econ.) 1.00

• Math

1.00

• Physical Education/NJROTC

.50/1.00

• Electives

Varies

*This information can be found on page 9 of the Program of Studies book

Promotion Policy Guidelines

Minimum credit attainment: In order to be eligible to graduate within 4 years (9-10-11-12) at BASH, it is required that you carry and pass the following minimum number of credits, accumulating them as follows:

• 9th Grade - 6 credits
• 10th Grade - 12 credits
• 11th Grade – 17 credits
• 12th Grade - 24 credits

A student is eligible for graduation at the end of his/her twelfth grade school year when all graduation requirements are fully completed.

*If a student fails to accumulate 24 credits, complete his/her career portfolio or BCTC senior project graduation requirement, and other requirements set forth by the state of Pennsylvania & BASH by the end of the twelfth grade school year, he/she will be not walk at commencement or receive a diploma. If a student fails to meet the recommended credits necessary for promotion, he/she will be retained in the grade-level homeroom based on credits earned.

Parent Support & Communication

• Home Access Center (HAC)
• Weekly Electronic Newsletter (BASH Week In Review)
• School Counselor Evening Programs
• Presentations for Parents
• REMIND Text System
• Student Email (school gmail account)
• Daily Announcements (Daily Dozen)
• Twitter
• BASH Website http://www.boyertownasd.org

People to Know

• Mrs. Kelly Mason, Grade Level Principal (Grade

11 & Grade 9 Od-Z), (610) 473-3686

• Mr. Andrew Maoury, Grade Level Principal

(Grade 12 & Grade 9 Gp-Oc), (610) 473-3682

• Dr. E. Wayne Foley, Grade Level Principal

(Grade 10 & Grade 9 A-Go), (610) 473-3685

• School Counselors…

– Mrs. Caitlin Hawkins…A-Crou…610-473-3693 – Mrs. Beth Shive…Crow-Go…610-473-3696 – Mrs. Karen Virtue…Gp-Lat…610-473-3608 – Miss. Sandra Gallagher…Lau-Oc…610-473-3694 – Miss Deb Donovan…Od-Sh…610-473-3672 – Mrs. Christy Greener…Si-Z…610-473-3692

• Director (Interim) of Secondary Special

Education Mrs. Nancy Gross (610) 473-3610

Class Code: Sophomores - @43da2b

Juniors - @k93c82 Seniors - @cg4f6

Thank you