Welcome to the Class of 2017! Bellevue High School 2016 - 2017 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to the Class of 2017!

Bellevue High School 2016 - 2017

Bellevue’s Mission

To provide each and every student with an exemplary college preparatory education so they can succeed in college, career and life.

The Wolverine Way. It's Worth the Climb. Our Mission: We Are Bellevue.

We are a community dedicated to learning. We are students, teachers, parents, staff, family, alumni, and neighbors. Together, we strive for excellence in all we do. We educate our minds and strengthen our hearts. We are preparing for college and for life.

BSD Graduation Requirements vs. College Entrance Requirements

BSD Grad Requirements (class of 2019/2020) BSD Grad Requirements (class of 2017/2018) College Admission Requirements

English 4 years 4 years 4 years Social Studies 3.5 years 3.5 years 3.5 years Math 3 years 3 years 3 – 4 years Science 3 years 2 years 2 – 4 years PE 1.5 years 2 years Fine Arts 2 years 1 year 1 year CTE 1 year 1 year Health .5 year .5 year World Language/Personal Pathway 2 years 2+ years Total Credits 24 credits 23.5 credits

Additional Graduation Requirements:

 2.0 cumulative GPA  40 hours community service (10 to explore, 30 in-depth)  State Testing Requirements

 Smarter Balance ELA  Math (Algebra 1 or Geometry) EOC or Smarter Balance Math  Biology EOC

English Courses

American Literature & Composition Grade 11 Honors Freshman Composition & Literature Grade 9 AP Literature & Composition Grade 12 Senior English Grade 12 AP Language & Composition Grade 11 Honors Sophomore Composition & Literature Grade 10

Math Courses

Algebra 1 Differential Equations Advanced Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Statistics Pre-Calculus Business Pre- Calculus Algebra 2 Geometry Math Models

Science Courses

AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science Environmental Science AP Physics 2 AP Physics 1 Physics Chemistry Biology AP Biology AP Physics C

Social Studies Requirement

Pacific Northwest History US History AP World History AP Psychology World History Foundations of World History Economics AP Micro /Macro Economics Psychology AP US History American Government/ Current World Affairs AP American Government

Classes with additional requirements

 Yearbook and Newspaper  Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band and Advanced Drama

Academic coaches … a great way to help!

 Academic coaches are needed for core subject areas during the school day.  You earn a letter grade while helping younger students  Looks good on your resume   Interested? See Ms. Blumenstein (next to the Accountant’s office) or your counselor for an application.

What are colleges looking for?

 Rigorous classes, GPA, ACT/SAT test scores  Strength of senior year classes  Extension of academic interests outside the classroom  Leadership in work, volunteer, clubs/sports/drama/music  The college essay - initiative, motivation, self- discipline, persistence, ability to overcome hardships, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, creativity, special talents …

Why challenge yourself in high school?

 Increasing (with balance) rigor throughout high school is critical for starting strong as a college freshman. Your GPA in the first two years of college is often the primary factor in determining whether or not you are accepted into your chosen major  Math is a gate-keeper for many majors and needs to be taken all four years in high school  Biology, Chemistry and Physics are minimum science requirements for many colleges  Colleges view World Language as a core academic subject  The quality and rigor of your coursework will result in strong ACT/SAT scores

Options to add rigor to your schedule

 Challenging classes beyond the minimum requirements  WANIC  Running Start  AP Classes  Classes that offer college credit (“College in the High School” and “Tech Prep”)

What we believe about AP?

Our goal is for all Bellevue graduates to receive an education that prepares them to continue their education at the college level. Nationally, only about 50% of the students who begin college graduate within ten years. Preparing students to begin college is not good enough. They must have the skills, knowledge, attitudes and work ethic to complete college. In higher education, students must make connections among disciplines, integrate the knowledge and skills from all the disciplines, and apply them effectively to new and unfamiliar challenges. One way we work toward this goal is through the AP Program at Bellevue High School.

Increasing success in college through AP

 High school graduates who do not take any AP courses graduate from college at a rate of only 33% by age 30.  Students who take only one AP course nearly double the likelihood of college graduation to 59%.  Students who take two or more AP courses raise the likelihood to 76%.  Nationally, research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP exam typically earn higher grade point averages in college and have higher graduation rates than their non-AP peers.

Suggestions for AP classes

 Because writing is such an important skill for college, consider taking AP English Language at a minimum.  Consider a gradual increase in the amount of AP classes. It is often not the number of AP classes that is a problem for students, but rather the large change from

• ne year to the next that becomes a problem.

 Consider taking 1 or 2 more than last year.

What is the AP Capstone Program?

• Earn Distinction – Stand out in the college admission process and have

the opportunity to earn valuable college credit or placement

• Acquire Critical Skills – Students acquire rigorous college-level analysis,

writing, and research skills that are increasingly valued by colleges

• Choose what to study – Students choose their own research topic and

study issues and topics of interest and importance to them

AP Capstone: The Benefits

The Pinnacle of Distinction – AP Capstone Diploma

This challenging program helps students deepen their passion for learning, gives them greater confidence in your academic skills, and a broader perspective on their world.

Students who earn scores

• f 3 or higher in AP

Seminar and AP Research will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Capstone Diploma™.

 Investigate real-world topics from multiple perspectives  Carefully analyze information, write evidence- based arguments and effectively communicate them  Work independently and with a team to research a topic, develop a written report and deliver a presentation

AP Seminar

Students learn how to:

• 1. Team Project &

Presentation

• 25%
• 2. Individual Research-

Based Essay & Presentation

• 35%
• 3. End-of-Course Exam
• 40%

Exam score based on:

Teachers & Students select and study 2-4 topics. Example Topics Aesthetics Democracy Education Environment Revolution Technology Sustainability Typically taken in grade 10 or 11.

• Impact of youth sports on adolescent

development

• Fossil fuels and global warming
• Ethics of personality testing in

determining employability

• Consequence of genetically modified
• rganisms
• A study of transhumanism
• How should the US respond to the

Syrian refugee crisis

• Pros and cons of online dating
• Serial killers and the media
• Is graffiti art or vandalism
• Implications of accessing the “deep

web”

• The effects of decriminalizing

prostitution

• The impracticality of colonizing Mars
• Impact of differing parenting styles
• Technology dependency and internet

addiction

Examples of AP Seminar Research Topics

“I think that this whole class as a whole has helped me grow as a presenter, a writer, a researcher, and a debater. I honestly love this class, It has been my favorite class this entire semester. This is probably because my passion lies in argumentative writing and debating, and it is what I want to pursue. I came into this class already fairly confident with my writing skills, but I my researching skills have expanded immensely during this semester. Now I feel very confident when it comes to finding credible and reliable sources for my topics, thanks to the databases we were introduced to. I've also improved at collaborating with others to achieve one specific goal. I used to hate working with groups because I felt as though I had to do everything for everyone, and I had to perfect everyone elses

• work. Although I still feel this way, I have been able to put more trust in people I

work with lately. Additionally, I know that my argumentative writing itself has improved because I'm able to construct a clear line of reasoning now, and I feel like I'm much better at creating a thesis. I think this Performance Task 1 project, and the one we did right before that are the times that I have experienced that most personal growth in this class.”

BHS Student Comments on AP Seminar

“I think I experienced both personal growth and improvement in skill in

• collaboration. At the beginning of the year I was not excited about the idea of

working in groups and didn't want to do anything if it wasn't my way. Throughout

• ur practice essays I sort of realized what I already sort of knew but mostly

ignored and that is that my way isn't always the best way. And that's ok! I used to kind of beat myself up over not coming up with a good idea or seeing something from a certain perspective before someone else did but I didn't notice it wasn't meant to be treated like a competition and we're in groups to help each other and make our work better overall. Trusting other group members in doing their part of the assignment was really scary for me at first because I worried they wouldn't do their share or would do an inadequate job. In our most recent assignment, Performance Task 1 I really tried to not be overly controlling and this project has been some of my best work in this class, at least I hope.”

BHS Student Comments on AP Seminar

New Courses to Consider:

 Anatomy and Physiology (UW College in the High School)  AP Computer Science Principles  Business Calculus  Men’s Ensemble  Chamber Choir  Race in the United States (semester)  AP Capstone 2 (AP Research)

WaNIC CLASSES

WaNIC (Washington Network for Innovative Careers) offers students rigorous class choices in career areas beyond the academic high school selections. Participating students provide their own transportation and spend part of their school day in another high school.

Interested? Classes fill quickly so contact our Career Specialist in the College and Career Center (next to Main Office) right away.

Running Start

 Is Running Start the right choice for you? Discuss with your counselor and learn about next steps.  Bellevue College RS priority application deadline is May 20th. Attendance at a mandatory info session at BC is required.  You should sign up for a full schedule at BHS. If you decide to participate in Running Start we will adjust your schedule in June.

 Make thoughtful choices  Maintain balance between academic and extracurricular activities  Explore interests  Pursue rigor in passion areas  Become well rounded

“Balance” is key in high school …

Tools for Registration

Your registration packet includes:

 Course selection form  Graduation credit check  List of available classes

Check your transcript carefully and let your counselor know if there are errors. For reference, the course catalog is online:

www.bsd405.org (click on HS icon)

Choose courses carefully

 The courses in the catalog will be offered next year only if enough students register this spring to fill a class. So, it is very important that

students think carefully about choices now so that the courses students want will be available next year.

 Register for lots of alternate electives to ensure you are enrolled in a class you want.  In the fall, students will be committed to the courses they register for in the spring.