Brunswick High School Counseling Center 2013-2014 Educational Planning Course Registration Meeting For All Parents and Students.
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Brunswick High School Counseling Center
2013-2014 Educational Planning Course Registration
MeetingFor All Parents and Students
Meet the staff in the Counseling Center
• Mrs. Tuckey: Grades 9-12 ; Counselor for students A-K
• Mrs. Starmer: Grades 9-12; Counselor for students L-Z
• Mrs. Renn: Secretary• Mrs. Wilton: Secretary/Transcript
Secretary• Mr. Dawson: School Support• Mr. Beavan : Mentor/Internship
Coordinator, Work Study Coordinator and SSL Coordinator
Goals for Tonight’s meeting
• Review graduation requirements
• Review process for selection of courses
• Review electives per subject area
• Review time table for collecting forms
High School Bell Schedule
• Bell to Open School: 7:20 am• Period 1: 7:30-9:02am• Period 2: 9:07-10:37am• Period 3: 10:42-12:46pm
Includes 3 lunch shifts. Time is dependent on your period 3 class• Period 4: 12:51-2:20pm
Bell Tutoring Offered in the Media Center
• Tuesdays: Focus is on English and Social Studies
• Wednesdays: Focus is on Math and Science
• 2:30-4:00 pm• Everyone is welcome• Snacks and drinks are provided• Bus transportation is provided
Basis Of Course Selection
• Student Abilities• Educational Goals• Teacher Recommendations• Maintain rigor • Check prerequisites• Eight Classes and legitimate alternates• If you are going to attend CTC, do Work
Study or Open Campus you must still register for 8 courses
Maryland State Diploma Requirements
• 4 English• 3 Social Studies
–Government (9th)–Modern World History (10th) or AP World History
–American Studies II (11th) or AP U.S. History
Frederick County Diploma Requirements
• 4 Mathematics (Algebra 1 or 2 and Geometry required)
• 3 Science (Biology required)• 1/2 Fitness for Life• 1/2 Health• 1 Fine Art • Foundations of Technology• Financial Literacy for 2016 Graduates
and beyond
Courses that Fulfill .5 Financial Literacy credit
1 credit Courses• Career Research and Development 2 • Introduction to Business • Independent Living• Microsoft Certification Training
• .5 Credit Course: Managing Your Personal Finance
Frederick County DiplomaRequirements
• Credits - 25• Community Service• High School Assessments
• Senior interview(completed through senior English class)
Program Choice Graduation Completers
Frederick County Diploma Requirements
Completer Program:
Foreign LanguageLanguages offered at BHS:SPANISHLATINFRENCH
Program Choice:Advanced Technology- 2 Credits
• Architectural Engineering Design 1
• Architectural Engineering Design 2
• **MUST TAKE BOTH FOR COMPLETER
PROGRAM CHOICECareer and Technology Completer
• CTC Completers: 4 Credits –Available for 10-12 grades–Brochures available in lobby–Shadowing takes place from
November –February. Applications are due in February
• More information will be forthcoming from the CTC staff.
PROGRAM CHOICECareer and Technology Completer
• Brunswick High School Completers–Auto Mechanics (1, 2 and 3)–Horticulture (1, 2, and Agricultural
Science and Horticulture 3 or Work study or Independent Study)
–Child Development (1, 2, 3 and Parenting or Independent Living)
–Agriculture- Animal Science (Agricultural Science, Pre-Vet LargeAnimal, Pre-Vet Small Animal, Work
Study or Agricultural Independent Study
Work Study Completer Program• If you use Work Study as your Graduation
Completer you must take the following classes– 10th-12th grader classes
1. Career Research & Development 1
– Focuses on career exploration, resume’s– Job skills, interviews and job applications
2. Career Research & Development 2
Focuses on credit, budgeting and finances• *****Meets Financial Literacy requirement• Required for work-study completers
3. Two credits of Work Study (Available for seniors only). You provide your own job and transportation
Work Study• Attend school part time while working.
• 8 hours of work per credit
• 2 blocks per semester
• 12th gradeMark Trimble, McDonalds
Work Study
Charlie Herrmann, engineering
Nick Thompson, farming
Work in an area of your choice
Develop valuable skills
Work Study
Logan Thompson, arborist
Blake Heffner, auto detailer
CRD 1 and 2 to be a completer
Internship
Tom Lear, Asphalt paver
May be paid or unpaid positions of
possible career interests.
11th and 12th grade
Internship
Fort Detrick has Science internships
Must apply in junior year by Dec 1st
Student Service Learning: Juniors and Seniors Only
• Students interested in helping community agencies and/or in serving as tutors to elementary, middle and high school students in need of academic support
• Students earn 1 credit• Announcements will be made in
April/May to come pick up an SSL form from Mr. Beavan’s office.
Student Service
• 75 Hours (infused into the curriculum)
• Go above and beyond what is required? Earn scholarship $$$$ and Meritorious Certificate**Form available in Counseling Center
High School Assessments
• Algebra 1• English 10 • Biology• Government
• Without Government Combined score:1208
• With Government: Combined score1602
English Levels:
• Merit• Honors (not for grade 12)
• Advanced Placement
English Elective
Publications 1, 2, 3 and 4
Work on the Yearbook!
JournalismFor 10th, 11th and 12th Graders
• Write and create for an on-line BHS magazine
• Have an advantage on college applications/scholarships
• Be a …….music critic, sports commentator, lifestyle commentator, movie critic
• Learn about advertising and public relations work
Film StudiesFor Grades 11 and 12 only
• Study the best movies of our times and of the past
• Study the technical and aesthetic aspects of filmmaking
• Explore what makes a film “Great”
• Analyze documentaries, animation, comedies, drama and classics
• Parent Permission Required
Creative WritingFor Grades 11 and 12 only
• Be a part of the BHS literary magazine
• Have an advantage on college applications/scholarships
• Write poetry, lyrics, short stories, journals, on-act plays and/or start a novel.
• Participate in writing workshops
Social Studies Levels & Electives• Merit and Honors• Advanced Placement:
– World History AP– U.S. History AP (can be yearlong
or semester)– AP Human Geography – AP PsychologyElectives:– Psychology– National & Global Issues– World War 2 (AS 2 Required)– Philosophy of Knowledge:
Capstone Project Required
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Math Courses and Electives
***4 Credits needed• Algebra 1 with Data or year-long Algebra
– Common Core Algebra (18 week or yearlong)
• Common Core Geometry and Geometry Honors
• Contemporary Math • Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors• Advanced Algebra 3 with Trig Honors• Statistics and Probability and AP Stats• Pre-calculus Honors• Calculus 1A and 1B • Calculus 2
Science Courses and Electives:• Introduction to Chemistry and Physics
– (Merit and Honors)• Biology
– (Merit and Honors)• Environmental Science• Chemistry (Fundamentals and Honors)• Algebra-Based PhysicsAdvanced Placement Options:• AP Biology 1 and 2 (Yearlong)• AP Environmental Science• AP Physics 1 & 2 (Yearlong)• AP Chemistry 1 & 2 (Yearlong)
NEW Science Elective: Earth System Science Research
**Prerequisite: 3 Lab Science classes
JUNIORS AN D SENIORS ONLY
This science class uses the latest information developed through current technologies in this research-based course.
Students utilize skills and processes from previous science classes to study the physical, chemical and biological aspects of the Earth system. Students will spend over 50% of the course conducting independent research , producing a scientific presentation to communicate results. This course culminates with the presentation of research findings in a scientific poster session
Technology Options
• Microsoft Certification Training 1
• Introduction to Business
• Managing Your Personal Finance .5 Credit
• Accounting• Website Development• Career Research &
Development 1• Career Research &
Development 2
Family and Consumer Science Elective
Cultures and Cuisines: This course looks at food by studying the diversities & commonalities of cultures,
history, geographies and people. Students will prepare and sample foods from around
the world.
Family and Consumer Science Elective
Independent LivingPrepare to make decisions for your future career and
family.
Activities provide relevant and practical experience which include: studying the value of nutritious
meals, examining housing choices, demonstrating the principles of interior design, financial planning,
instruction in clothing care and selection and developing skills for becoming a wise consumer.
Performing Arts
• Intro to Theater, Acting II and Advanced Acting and Theater Production
• Tech Theater• Chorus• Marching Band
(Fall)• Instrumental
Ensemble (Spring)• Class Piano 1-2• Guitar 1-3• Music Theory
Visual Arts
• Drawing & Painting 1-2• Art 1-3• Digital Photo 1-4• Ceramics 1, 2 and 3• Computer Graphic 1-3 • AP Studio Art ( by teacher
permission ONLY)
P.E. Electives• Team Sports 1-4• Team Sports
Baseball/Softball• Team Sports
Basketball• Team Sports
Football• Strength Training
1-5• Personal Fitness 1-
3• Sports Medicine
(Biology Prereq)• Athletic Coaching
Signature Programs @ BHS
• APEX Program: Entry into APEX is second semester of 9th Grade–Students take 6 or more AP
courses and at least 4 AP exams –Enroll in Algebra Based Physics
9th grade year• Teaching Academy @ BHS
– Check the BHS website for more details
BHS TEACHING ACADEMY
• ONLY JUNIORS AND SENIORS CAN APPLY!!!
• First course is INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING
• Second semester: Mentor/Internship for 2 class periods at the Elementary and Middle School levels.
BHS TEACHING ACADEMY
Academy Admission Requirements:1. 3.0 GPA or better2. 90% Attendance for previous year3. Must fulfill the University of Maryland Completer Program requirements (2 years of foreign language and minimum of Algebra 2 in math).4. Write a brief essay telling why you want to enroll. 5. Two teacher recommendations** See Mrs. Lenzo for an application.
Other Academy Opportunities
• Check the HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERING GUIDE for a list of Small Learning Communities by School– http://www.fcps.org/hscourseguide
• Must provide your own transportationEnvironmental Academy, IB Program, NJROTC, Arts and Communications and Pre-Engineering Academy
Receiving Credit
• A student must earn a grade of “D” or better in the course.
• Credit can be withheld because of excessive absences – You may have no more than 5
unexcused absences in a term.– You may have no more than 10
unexcused absences in a semester.
Promotion Policy
• In order to be promoted to the next grade level you need:
–6 credits to be a sophomore (10th grader)–12 credits to be a junior (11th grader)–18 credits to be a senior (12 grader)
Important Dates
• Registration forms will be collected on February 13th or we will pick your classes for you!
• Must be signed by you and your parents.
• Make an appointment with your counselor if you are not sure what you need to take for your graduation requirements.
COLLEGE NIGHT
• College Night for Juniors and their parents–March 2oth at 7:00 pm- Who’s coming: UMCP, Towson,
Frostburg, McDaniel, Hood, Shepherd, FCC, SAT Prep Instructor, Financial Aid Advisor and College and Scholarship Search Opportunities
Counseling Center Hours
During the school year: Monday-Friday 7:20-2:45
Summer Hours: Monday- Thursday (Times Vary)Call before you come in. 240-236-8550
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