Boyertown Area Senior High-Class of 2018 2017-2018 Program of Studies Boyertown Area Senior High-Class of 2018

Use the Website www.boyertownasd.org Go to HS links & ACADEMICS tab All pertinent information for the course selection process is accessible on-line (e.g. course descriptions, graduation requirements, etc.)

Important Information Counseling Assistance You will be reviewing your course selections with your counselor in social studies class. You will be given the option to schedule an individual appointment with your counselor. Discuss your selected courses with your parents prior to meeting with your counselor.

Selecting Courses When deciding on which courses to take, seek the advice of your current teachers and reference the program of studies on-line. Submit your card to your social studies teacher. Counselors will come to your social studies class to review course cards and enter your selections into the computer. All changes to selections must be done by MAY 26, 2017. After MAY 26th, no changes are granted and the schedule is final. We do NOT drop or change classes after that date.

Graduation Requirements 24 total credits: grades 9-12 3 years of science 4 years of social studies, English, and math 2 years of health/wellness (grades 10 & 11) 4 years of physical education (NJROTC exempt in grades 9 & 12) Career portfolio OR BCTC senior project Satisfactory completion of Keystone Exams and EOCA’s It is recommended that 19 credits be earned at the end of the junior year to be on track for graduation. It is required that 17 credits be earned by the end of junior year to advance to a senior homeroom. If you have exceeded your credit requirements, speak with your counselor about alternate enrichment opportunities such as taking college courses or internships.

Weighted Grades for Honors, Concurrent Enrollment, and Advanced Placement Courses The final grade-point-average (GPA) of a student for each Honors or Concurrent Enrollment (CE)* course in which the student has achieved at least a grade of B- will be raised 0.1. The final grade- point-average (GPA) of a student for Advanced Placement (AP) course in which the student has achieved at least a grade of C or higher will be raised 0.2. NOTE: Weight is pro-rated on a quarterly basis. * Students who earn a C for a Concurrent Enrollment class will still receive MCCC credit

Honors and AP Courses AP & Honors courses will NOT be dropped if the student finds the class is too hard or does not complete summer work (most classes have extensive summer work and homework) The deadline for course changes is MAY 26th. Plan appropriately! There is a fee for the AP exam that must be paid by the student/parent/guardian. Prerequisites for HNRS & AP Courses B or higher in previous honors course A in previous academic course Teacher recommendation Individual departments may have additional requirements Summer work!

Concurrent Enrollment (CE) CE courses are taught at BASH. The student earns BASH credit and college credits. These credits are transferrable to all of the universities in the state system of higher education (state schools) and to other approved colleges/universities. These courses may have a small fee and cost associated with purchasing a textbook/materials. Parents are responsible for these fees and there is no financial aid available. Some CE courses require a placement test that must be completed prior to the May 26th CS deadline. Some CE courses have assigned summer work.

BCTC Students You will select math, social studies, English, science, wellness, and fitness to be scheduled at BASH. Select your current shop on the back of your card. If you are considering changing shops, please contact your school counselor. If you are not a current BCTC student, you may still apply by picking up an application in the counseling office.

Cyber Courses Cyber Courses are currently not NCAA approved. Animation I Animation II Academic Chemistry Academic Physics Intro to Computer Graphics Intro to Weaving Academic English 10 German IV French I Academic Modern World History

Characteristics of a Successful Online Student Be self-motivated and self-disciplined Be able to communicate through writing Feel that high-quality learning can take place without going to a traditional classroom Be willing to speak up for your education…maintain frequent communication with teacher Be willing and able to commit to 8-9 hours a week per class Meet course pacing requirements Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of the learning process Have access to a computer and the Internet Be able to think ideas through before responding Be open-minded about sharing work, experiences and life as part of the learning process These courses are treated like regular courses in that, they cannot be dropped. Choose these courses carefully!!!!!!

Course Selection Sheet Select a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 8.0 credits. This includes major subjects and electives. Choose a minimum of two alternate electives and designate those choices as “ALT”. (If you do not select alternates, the computer will automatically place you in whatever is open.) Choose your courses based on your educational plans, career interests, and personal interests.

Important Dates January 19, 20, 23: Teachers will discuss course selection options in their content area during each class period and mark their recommendations on your CS card. February 2 @ 7:00pm: Program of studies presentation for parents in the New Auditorium. February 10: All teachers will meet with students to sign any unsigned course selection cards. All social studies teachers collect course selection sheets during class.

Important Dates (Cont.) During the month of February, counselors will schedule time to come into social studies classes to enter student course data into the computer and discuss your course selections. You will also be given an opportunity to schedule an individual appointment with your counselor. MAY 26th: This is the absolute last day a you may make changes to course selections. No changes will be made after this date.