1. Berkley High School Incoming 9 th Grade Information Night February 26, 2014 BHS Auditorium

2.  General Information About BHS and Opportunities Available to Students  People to Contact for Questions  Graduation Requirements  The Scheduling Process WELCOME Our purpose tonight is to provide you with:

3. BHS ADMINISTRATION Randall Gawel – Principal Students Last Names A-G Michael Ross – Assistant Principal Students Last Names H-R Ronald Kane – Assistant Principal Students Last Names S-Z Lori Stone – Athletic Coordinator All Athletic Related Issues

4. BHS COUNSELORS Daryl Beebe Students Last Names A-D Robyn Weiss Students Last Names E-K Natalie Perkins Students Last Names L-R Lori Bullis Students Last Names S-Z

5. BHS GENERAL INFORMATION  School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  6 Period Schedule  61 Minute Classes  Closed Lunch for 9 th grade  Opportunities  Academic  Clubs  Sports  Fine and Performing Arts  Robotics  Vocational  Entrepreneurial

6.  Over 20 Advanced Placement Classes  Advanced and Honors Classes  Project Advance (Syracuse University)  12 th Grade English and Mathematics  University Dual Enrollment  Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts (CASA)  Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

7. English Language Arts  English 9  Honors English 9  Resource Room English (As recommended for students with an IEP) Placement is determined by the following criteria:  8 th Grade English Class Grade  8 th Grade English Teacher Recommendation  8 th Grade MEAP score for Language Arts COURSES FOR 9 TH GRADE

8. Mathematics  Algebra 1  Geometry  Algebra 2  Resource Room Math (As recommended for students with an IEP) Placement is determined by the following criteria:  8 th Grade Math Class Grade  8 th Grade Math Teacher Recommendation  8 th Grade MEAP score for Math COURSES FOR 9 TH GRADE

9. Science  Geo-Physical Science  Advanced Earth and Space  850 or higher on MEAP and teacher recommendation * Other options pending K-12 Science curriculum review team recommendations. Social Studies  U.S. History Physical Education  PE Foundations / Health (one semester each)  Foreign Language (2 years required)  Spanish  French  Chinese 1 - 2 Additional Electives  Music Class  Art Class  Family Consumer Science  Technology Class  English COURSES FOR 9 TH GRADE

10. SAMPLE 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE PeriodClass 1st 7:40-8:41 Geometry 2nd 8:46-9:47 PE Foundations 3rd 9:52-10:53 Spanish 1 4th 10:58-12:03 English 9 Lunch 12:03-12:53 Cafeteria 5th 12:53-1:54 Geo-Physical Science 6th 1:59-3:00 U.S. History

11. A Personal Curriculum (PC) allows several flexible learning options for students. Any student earning additional credit beyond the required number of credits in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or World Languages can substitute those credits toward meeting the state requirements in the subject areas below based on the following criteria. Social Studies (Michigan Merit Requirement: 3 credits) The student can substitute one of the social studies credit requirements provided that the student has successfully completed two required social studies credits (1/2 credit which must include Government). Health and Physical Education (Michigan Merit Requirement: 1 credit) The student may substitute the credit requirement(s) for health and physical education. Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (Michigan Merit Requirement: 1 credit) Substituting credit requirement for one visual, performing, and applied credit. PERSONAL CURRICULUM

12. Additionally, a parent can also request a PC for the following:  For students challenged with meeting the Algebra II expectation, adjustments may be made to the mathematics requirements.  For students with an IEP, modifications to the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements may be considered for the student to demonstrate proficiency.  Parents of students with an IEP can request a PC, however it will be the decision of the IEP team in determining whether a PC should be granted.

13. Potential Adverse Effects of Using a Personal Curriculum Parents and students should understand the possible consequences for modifications of the MMC credit requirements or high school content expectations. Personal curriculum modifications that reduce the number of content expectations mastered by the student may affect the student’s: ►Performance on the Michigan Merit Exam (MME), which includes the ACT college entrance exam. ►Admission to, and/or preparedness for success in college ►Eligibility for college scholarships ►Admission to a trade school ►Ability to secure a job in the career of choice ►Eligibility for NCAA athletic programs PERSONAL CURRICULUM

14. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS BHS Graduation Requirements

15. Students will meet with middle school and high school counselors along with Mr. Ross, Assistant Principal, on the following dates to input course requests: Anderson Middle School – April 1 st, 2014 Norup International School – April 2 nd, 2014  Student schedules will require approval from a parent, current Math Teacher, and current English Teacher before requests are finalized.  Private or home-schooled students can call or come into the counseling office at BHS for a registration packet.  Students have the option to TEST-OUT of a class in June (Date TBD).  9 th Grade Orientation will occur in August, 2014. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS

16. Anderson Middle School Monday, March 10 th, 2014  Students receive scheduling information with current teacher’s recommendation for English, Math, and Science. Monday, March 21 st, 2014  Students return schedule requests with parent signature Tuesday, April 1 st, 2014  High school counselors and Mr. Ross visit Norup during hours 2, 3, and 7 for 8 th grade students to enter scheduling choices into the computer. Norup International School Monday, March 10 th, 2014  Students receive scheduling information with current teacher’s recommendation for English, Math, and Science. Monday, March 21 st, 2014  Students return schedule requests with parent signature Wednesday, April 2 nd, 2014  High school counselors and Mr. Ross visit Norup during hours 2, 3, and 7 for 8 th grade students to enter scheduling choices into the computer. IMPORTANT DATES MIDDLE SCHOOL

17. WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION? Go to the main district webpage www.berkleyschools.orgwww.berkleyschools.org Berkley High School Webpage Scheduling 2014-2015 Curriculum Guide

18.  Students must schedule 12 courses for the year. (6 classes per semester and 2 alternates electives per semester).  Select electives that are of student interest.  Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.  Students in 9 th grade should be spending an average of 90 minutes of homework per night!  Sign up for Family Access!  Visit www.berkleyschools.org for informationwww.berkleyschools.org ☺Have a Great Evening ☺ FINAL THOUGHTS