1. Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2017 “The Future Begins Today!” HIGHSCHOOLHIGHSCHOOL OPENHOUSEOPENHOUSE

2. PROGRAM AGENDA Welcoming Remarks Welcoming Remarks High School’s Vision High School’s Vision Course Selection Process Course Selection Process Student Services Student Services Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular Academic Presentations Academic Presentations Q & A Session Q & A Session Building Tours Building Tours

3. Mission Statement

6. Mr. James Mills – Director Mrs. Heidi Roman- Grade 9 A-Z Mrs. Cindy Marzilli – A-Ek Mr. Troy Scott – El-La Mrs. Lara Webb– Le-Rh Mrs. Linda Porter – Ri-Z BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

7. The Intensive Block Model The 4 X 4 semesterized block allows students to take 4 courses per semester. The 4 X 4 semesterized block allows students to take 4 courses per semester. Students attend 4 seventy-six minute classes each day. Students attend 4 seventy-six minute classes each day.

8. Instructional Schedule Period 1/2 Class ------ 76 minutes Period 3/4 Class ------ 76 minutes Period 5 Lunch ----- 36 minutes Period 6 Advisory --- 36 minutes Periods 7/8 Class -- 76 minutes Period 9/10 Class ------ 76 minutes

9. Sample Student Schedule PeriodsSemester 1Semester 2 1/2MathTech. and Financial Lit. 3/4H/PEEnglish 5LunchAdvisory 6 Lunch 7/8ScienceSocial Studies 9/10ArtWorld Lang.

10. Credit and Subjects Required for Graduation: 145 Credits are required for graduation including 20 credits in each of the following: Language Arts Language Arts Mathematics Mathematics Science Science Physical Education, Health and Safety Physical Education, Health and Safety

11. Additionally, the Following Subjects are required for Graduation: United States History I and II United States History I and II World History World History 10 Credits in World Language 10 Credits in World Language 5 credits in Technology and Financial Literacy 5 credits in Technology and Financial Literacy 5 Credits in Visual and Performing Arts 5 Credits in Visual and Performing Arts 5 Credits in Career Education, Consumer, Family and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical Education 5 Credits in Career Education, Consumer, Family and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical Education

12. Middle School Equivalency Courses Students who have taken a High School Equivalent Math or World Language course may receive High School credit for those courses, BUT grades in courses taken prior to 9 th grade are currently not used in the calculation of a student’s GPA.

13. Courses from the Middle School at Springside that are High School Equivalent courses are: Algebra I Algebra I Spanish I Spanish I French I French I German I German I

14. Opportunities for Course Advancement AP Program AP English Literature AP Calculus AP Statistics AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature AP French AP Gov’t and Politics AP German AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics B AP United States History AP World History AP Psychology AP Computer Science Option 2 Program Seniors who are on target to meet all graduation requirements have the opportunity to take a reduced course load in order to participate in a volunteer or career internship or take college courses off campus through the Option 2 program

15. Additional Opportunities to Earn College Credits 1. College Acceleration Program (CAP) (through BCC)  Offers students the opportunity to earn college credits for courses taught at BTHS college credits for courses taught at BTHS  BTHS curriculum and instructor must be approved by BCC- tuition at a reduced rate (2012-13- $150 by BCC- tuition at a reduced rate (2012-13- $150 for a 3-4 credit course) for a 3-4 credit course) 2. College courses taught by college professors on our campus during the regular school day (2012-13- Intro. to Criminal Justice, American Sign Language, and Intro to Dance 3. Internet-based courses

16. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS FAQ’S When will scheduling occur? When will scheduling occur? Students from MS at Springside – Beginning early February MS at Springside parents who would like to participate in the scheduling meeting should contact the Middle School the scheduling meeting should contact the Middle School Counseling Office at (609) 699-4021ext. 4015 by Feb. 1 st. Counseling Office at (609) 699-4021ext. 4015 by Feb. 1 st. Parents of private school students should contact the High School Parents of private school students should contact the High School Counseling Office to make a scheduling appointment (609) 387-1713, and dial “5” for the counseling office after Feb. 15th Where will scheduling occur? Where will scheduling occur? MS at Springside students will be scheduled at the Middle School Private School students will be scheduled at the High School

17. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS How is the schedule determined? How is the schedule determined? Classroom performance Teacher recommendations NJASK Results Parental and student feedback How will I know when my child has been scheduled? How will I know when my child has been scheduled? Each student will be asked to bring home a completed class schedule form to be signed by parent/guardian

18. CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2013-14 Name _________________Grade Next Year 9 RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE CREDITS COURSE NAME & CODE A. Health/Phys. Ed. I 1.25/3.75A. B. English I (Humanities/CP) 5B. C. Math (Honors/ CP/ A/ B) 5 (10)C. D. Environmental Science (Honors or CP) 5D. E. US History I (Humanities/CP) 5E. F. Lunch plus Advisory or Music Options 0 or 5.0F G. 15 credits in electives in the following areas 15G. (World Language / Performing Arts) (Fine Arts / Tech and Financial Literacy) Must select 3 alternate electives H. I. J.

19. THE SCHEDULING PROCESS Once my child’s signed scheduled form has been returned can changes still be made in their schedule? Once my child’s signed scheduled form has been returned can changes still be made in their schedule? Changes in a student’s schedule can be made at any time up until August 1 st !!

20. Our Door Is Always Open!

21. ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES Physical Activity is the Law of Life. Without it, any degree of health worthy of its name is impossible. Bernard McFadden, 1911

22. Co- Curricular Sign up during Lunch Periods in Sign up during Lunch Periods in September 2013 September 2013 Academic, Service, and Activity Related Clubs Academic, Service, and Activity Related Clubs

23. ATHLETICS

24. ACADEMICS Eligible for Semester One Eligible for Semester One Completed 30 Credits and attained a GPA of Completed 30 Credits and attained a GPA of 2.0 or higher from the previous year (does 2.0 or higher from the previous year (does not apply to incoming 9 th grade students.) not apply to incoming 9 th grade students.) Eligible for Semester Two Eligible for Semester Two Completed 15 Credits and attained a GPA of Completed 15 Credits and attained a GPA of 2.0 or higher from semester one 2.0 or higher from semester one

25. ATHLETICS – AGE QUALIFICATIONS 16 Years old before September 1 st of the 16 Years old before September 1 st of the Freshman year – student will not Freshman year – student will not participate in Freshman athletics participate in Freshman athletics 19 Years old before September 1 st of the 19 Years old before September 1 st of the Senior Year – student will not Senior Year – student will not participate in athletics participate in athletics

26. ATHLETICS – OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Physical from your family physician Physical from your family physician Signed Permission slip Signed Permission slip NJSIAA Steroid Testing Form NJSIAA Steroid Testing Form NJSIAA Concussion Acknowledgement Form NJSIAA Concussion Acknowledgement Form Abide by the signed athletic contract & team rules Abide by the signed athletic contract & team rules On the Student in Good Standing List On the Student in Good Standing List

27. ATHLETICS FallWinterSpring Soccer – Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball – Boys’ & Girls’ Track – Boys’ & Girls’ FootballWrestlingBaseball Cross Country – Boys’ & Girls’ Bowling Boys’ & Girls’ Softball Girls’ TennisWinter TrackGolf – Co-ed Field HockeyCheerleading - Activity Boys’ Tennis Cheerleading – Activity

28. Spring Musical March 15 @ 7:30 pm March 15 @ 7:30 pm March 16 @ 7:30 pm March 16 @ 7:30 pm March 17 @ 2:00 pm March 17 @ 2:00 pm March 22 @ 7:30 pm March 22 @ 7:30 pm March 23 @ 7:30 pm March 23 @ 7:30 pm Order tickets at: Order tickets at: –tickets@burltwpsch.org

29. Senior Trip Information You can earn money towards your son/daughter’s Senior Class Trip by purchasing Food Gift Certificates from the Athletic Office You can earn money towards your son/daughter’s Senior Class Trip by purchasing Food Gift Certificates from the Athletic Office You may purchase Food Gift Certificates for Shoprite, Pathmark, or ACME You may purchase Food Gift Certificates for Shoprite, Pathmark, or ACME You earn $4.00 for every $100.00 you purchase. You earn $4.00 for every $100.00 you purchase. Order online: Go to the Athletics Web Site to order your certificates Order online: Go to the Athletics Web Site to order your certificates

30. English – Must have 4 years  Freshman Year – (Genres) (Genres)  CP English I  Humanities I  Honors US History I  Honors English I  Junior Year – (Genre s)  CP English III  Honors English III  No Humanities Option  Sophomore Year – (Genres)  CP English II  Humanities II  Senior Year – (Genres)  CP English IV  Honors English IV  AP English IV  No Humanities Option

31. English Electives – offered 10-12 th grade  Creative Writing on the Web  Graphic Novels in the Classroom  Young Adult Literature on Film

32. Supplemental English Courses English Composition I- fall semester English Composition I- fall semester English Composition II- fall quarter English Composition II- fall quarter English Composition III- fall quarter English Composition III- fall quarter E.O.E.- Senior year partially proficient HSPA students E.O.E.- Senior year partially proficient HSPA students

33. Mathematics Program at BTH S Freshmen have four options for Algebra 1: Freshmen have four options for Algebra 1: –Honors Algebra 1 –College Prep Algebra 1 –Algebra 1 –A/B Algebra 1 Course sequence: Algebra 1→ Algebra 2→ Geometry→College Math/Pre-calc/Statistics or other math to follow. Course sequence: Algebra 1→ Algebra 2→ Geometry→College Math/Pre-calc/Statistics or other math to follow. Students are required to take four math classes. Students are required to take four math classes.

34. Mathematics Program at BTHS Work closely with the 9 th grade Counselor, Ms. Roman, and your child, when choosing courses. Determine the highest level Math course you would like to complete to best prepare for post-secondary plans. Work closely with the 9 th grade Counselor, Ms. Roman, and your child, when choosing courses. Determine the highest level Math course you would like to complete to best prepare for post-secondary plans. We highly recommend that each student have their own graphing calculator. (Currently using TI Nspire for Alg II and higher) We highly recommend that each student have their own graphing calculator. (Currently using TI Nspire for Alg II and higher)

35. Freshman Year Environmental Science or Honors Environmental Science » Environmental issues, Ecological Principles, Pollution, Resources, Earth Systems and Biodiversity Sophomore Year Laboratory Biology 1 or Honors Laboratory Biology1 » Biochemistry, Energy Transformation, Ecology, Homeostasis, Heredity, and Evolution. Science

36. Science Electives Laboratory Biology II Laboratory Biology II Laboratory Chemistry Laboratory Chemistry Laboratory Physics I Laboratory Physics I Laboratory Physics II Laboratory Physics II Applied Scientific Concepts Applied Scientific Concepts Marine Science Marine Science Genetics Genetics Astronomy Anatomy & Physiology Biotechnology & Forensics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics

37. Social Studies 9 th Grade Year 9 th Grade Year –Options: »CP US History I »Humanities/Honors US I The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government and AP Psychology: The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government and AP Psychology: –Humanities/Honors US History I and II 10 th Grade Year –Options: »CP US History II »Humanities/Honors US II A P U.S. Government and Politics is open to 10 th graders

38. Social Studies 11 th Grade Year 11 th Grade Year –Options: »CP World History »Honors World History –A P courses are options for students in grade 11 or 12 The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government and AP Psychology: The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government and AP Psychology: – Humanities US I & II –Honors World History 12 th Grade Year –Options: AP US History AP World History AP U.S. Government and Politics AP Psychology Electives Electives: –Sociology –American Pop Culture –Model Congress –Psychology –Practical Application of the Law –Psychology I –Introduction to African American Studies

39. Health and Physical Education Health: 22 days 22 days 1.25 credits 1.25 credits Topics covered: Lifestyle Choices Lifestyle Choices Driver’s Education Driver’s Education Human Sexuality Human Sexuality First Aid/CPR First Aid/CPR Physical Education: 66 days 3.75 credits Main topics covered: Fitness Cooperative Learning Team Sports Individual and Dual Sports

40. Health and Physical Education Peer Leadership Program- 10 credits Junior and Senior year elective Student are trained to become peer educators Topics include: –bullying –harassment –teen sexual health issues

41. Special Education Goal of the High School is: To provide services in the least restrictive environment based on individual needs. To provide services in the least restrictive environment based on individual needs. To include students in as many regular education programs as possible. To include students in as many regular education programs as possible. To create programs that promote success as students move to less restrictive environments. To create programs that promote success as students move to less restrictive environments.

42. Programs Child Study Team that consists of two dedicated case managers and a group of caring teachers working in conjunction with parents/guardians in order to create and implement individualized programs to best meet the needs of the student. Child Study Team that consists of two dedicated case managers and a group of caring teachers working in conjunction with parents/guardians in order to create and implement individualized programs to best meet the needs of the student. Teachers provide services in the general education classes as co-teachers with the content specialist, as well in a more restrictive environment with smaller class sizes based on IEP needs. Teachers provide services in the general education classes as co-teachers with the content specialist, as well in a more restrictive environment with smaller class sizes based on IEP needs.

43. WORLD LANGUAGES 10 High School Credits (2 semesters) required for graduation

44. FRENCH Levels 1 though 4 Levels 1 though 4 Honors level 2 Honors level 2 AP French Language and Culture AP French Language and Culture GERMAN Levels 1 through 5 Honors level 2 *AP German Language and Culture (proposed)

45. SPANISH Introduction to Spanish Introduction to Spanish Levels 1 through 4 Levels 1 through 4 Honors level 2 Honors level 2 Spanish for Spanish Speakers levels 1 and 2 Spanish for Spanish Speakers levels 1 and 2 AP Spanish Language and Culture AP Spanish Language and Culture AP Spanish Literature AP Spanish Literature

46. BUSINESS/LIFE SKILLS COURSEGRADE CREDITS Technology and Financial Literacy 9–12 5.0 Advanced Spreadsheet and Database Applications 10–12 5.0 Career, Business, and Vocational Experience 12 15.0 Accounting I-II 10–12 5.0 Retail Marketing 9–12 2.5 Hospitality and Tourism 9-12 2.5 Keyboarding 9–12 2.5 Internet and Web Page Design 10–12 5.0 Business Law 10–12 2.5 Marketing 9–12 5.0 Personal Finance 9–12 2.5 Advertising 9-12 2.5 Entrepreneurship (CAP credit available) 11-12 5.0

47. FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE SKILLS COURSEGRADE CREDITS Independent Foods 11–12 2.5 Culinary Arts I 11–12 5.0 Culinary Arts II 11-12 5.0 International Foods 11-12 2.5 Careers with Children 11–12 5.0 Community Issues 11-12 5.0 Parenting 10-12 2.5 Human Behavior and Development 10–12 2.5 Independent Living 11-12 2.5

48. INDUSTRIAL TECH COURSEGRADE CREDITS CAD 9–12 5.0

49. Theater Courses Theater I (5 credits) (Grades 9-10) Theater I (5 credits) (Grades 9-10) Musical Theater Workshop I (5 credits) (Grades 9-12 ) Musical Theater Workshop I (5 credits) (Grades 9-12 ) Technical Theater I (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Technical Theater I (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Fall and Spring Shows (Co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9-12) Fall and Spring Shows (Co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9-12) Additional Courses available for Sophomores and above Theater II ( 5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Honors Course Theater II ( 5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Honors Course Theater III (5 credits) (Grades 11-12) CAP Course Theater III (5 credits) (Grades 11-12) CAP Course Theater IV (5 credits) (Grades 11-12) CAP Course Theater IV (5 credits) (Grades 11-12) CAP Course Musical Theater Workshop II and III Musical Theater Workshop II and III (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP Course (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP Course American Cinema (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP Course American Cinema (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP Course Technical Theater II (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP credit pending. Technical Theater II (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP credit pending. Theater Independent Study (2.5-5 credits) Theater Independent Study (2.5-5 credits)

50. Instrumental Music Courses String Orchestra (2.5 credits per semester) (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) String Orchestra (2.5 credits per semester) (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Prerequisite: One or more years of experience playing a string instrument. Concert Band (2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12) Concert Band (2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12) Introduction to Instrumental Music (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) You can select any instrument. Introduction to Instrumental Music (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) You can select any instrument. Jazz Ensemble (2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12) Jazz Ensemble (2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12) CAP Credit Pending CAP Credit Pending Rhythm Workshop (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Rhythm Workshop (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Music Theory I and II (2.5 credits each) (Grades 9-12) Music Theory I and II (2.5 credits each) (Grades 9-12) Marching Band and Jazz Band (co-curricular) (Grades 9-12) Marching Band and Jazz Band (co-curricular) (Grades 9-12)

51. Vocal Music Courses Vocal Music (2.5 credits a semester) (Grades 9-12) Vocal Music (2.5 credits a semester) (Grades 9-12) Advanced Vocal Technique (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Advanced Vocal Technique (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) –(available for Freshmen with teacher approval) BTHS Jazz Singers (co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9-12) BTHS Jazz Singers (co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9-12) Additional Courses available for Sophomores and above Chorus II (2.5 credits a semester) (Grades10-12) Honors Course Chorus II (2.5 credits a semester) (Grades10-12) Honors Course Songwriting Workshop (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Songwriting Workshop (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Computer Technology & Music (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Computer Technology & Music (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) DANCE Course Intro to Dance (5 Credits) (Grades 9-12) Intro to Dance (5 Credits) (Grades 9-12) Offered through BCC earning 3 college credits Offered through BCC earning 3 college credits

52. Visual Arts Courses Art I (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Art I (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Decorative/Functional Crafts (2.5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Decorative/Functional Crafts (2.5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Printmaking/Sculpture (2.5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Printmaking/Sculpture (2.5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Graphic Design I - Adobe Photoshop (5 credits)(Grades 9-12) There are a limited amount of seats for freshmen with approval of Graphic Design I - Adobe Photoshop (5 credits)(Grades 9-12) There are a limited amount of seats for freshmen with approval of their 8 th grade computer teacher. their 8 th grade computer teacher. Additional Courses available for Sophomores and above Art II, III and IV (5 credits) (Grades10-12) Art II, III and IV (5 credits) (Grades10-12) Ceramics I, II, III and IV (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Ceramics I, II, III and IV (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Ceramics II is a CAP course Ceramics II is a CAP course Graphic Design II – Illustrator (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP Course Graphic Design II – Illustrator (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP Course Digital Imaging (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Digital Imaging (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Fashion Illustration (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Fashion Illustration (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)

53. Transition Support Activities/Programs  Advisory Activities  HEART Program  Peer Leadership Outreach activities  Supplemental Support Advisory Classes – (Math & English)  Media center and computer labs available  National Honor Society Peer Tutoring – Begins 2nd MP  Homework Hotline available Tues. and Thurs. in the main building media center (2:15-3:15)  Late bus – Tues. and Thurs (3:30) for extra help with teachers or club meetings

54. Transition Support Activities/Programs (Con.)  Transition Group  New Student Meetings  Peer Mentoring  Round Table Discussions – Teen Talk  9th Grade Community Service Day – April  Making High School Count  Naviance Career and College Search

55. An 8 th Grade student program on the scheduling process will be held at the Middle School on: Tuesday February 5 th Wednesday February 6 th During the school day.