High School Meet and Greet Student/Parent Orientation Propel Braddock Hills 2011

Welcome to Propel Braddock Hills K-8 building for Project-based model Experiential Learning Days Independence Advisory Freshman induction ( 2-3 days before school in August )

What is high school all about? Is high school easy? RESPECT The goal is to prepare students for post- secondary options College Trade school Career –Service Learning and the community –Accountability, responsibility, independence –THERE ARE NO FRIDAY FOLDERS!

Information Resources -Website - -Parent Access/Student access -Information for students

Creative Arts/Electives YOU DECIDE! –Photography –Dance –Jewelry –Sewing –Band Ensemble –FIRST TEE Golf –Stage right

Credits You are required to have 200 credits to graduate –Ex. Science 3 credits, English 3 credits, elective 1 credit 50 per grade If you don’t do the work, you will not earn the credits.

Technology Laptops Youtube Responsibility NO CELL PHONES! Research and Productivity CYBERBULLYING

Why are you coming to Propel Braddock Hills?

Programs Peer mediation? Restorative justice? BOTS IQ Robotics Afterschool Mentoring Habitat for Humanity American Sign Language

Community involvement? Are you in any community groups? Do you involve yourself in the community?

The essential questions What is a project that you have ever done in school or at home? Are you self motivated?

Is this school for you? Questions?

Project Based Learning introduction-video