Welcome… Freshmen - class of 2018 & New Students in Grades 10-12

Meet the Administration Amy Cetner, Principal Jordan Geist, Assistant Principal Lisa DiBiasio, Humanities Director (ELA, World Language, History) Christine Borning, STEAM Director (Science, Technology, Engineering Math, Arts, Math)

Objectives: Provide a brief overview of Bourne High School Distribute necessary paperwork/school forms (grade 9 only) Provide students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the building, their schedules, classroom locations, and lockers/combinations

Bourne High School’s Mission & Core Values Our Mission: Bourne High School’s Mission is to provide a safe and academically rigorous learning community that fosters both personal and social growth for all. We provide a diverse academic program that prepares students for post – secondary education, the 21 st Century global workforce, and responsible citizenship. Core Values & Beliefs: Academic rigor and challenge for all students Foundation of literacy for all learners Cooperation and team work Responsibility for one’s actions Recognition and respect of individual differences and points of view School culture that fosters a positive and safe environment for all

21 st CENTURY LEARNING EXPECTATIONS : Read, write and communicate effectively and clearly Think critically and problem solve independently and collaboratively Set personal, wellness, academic, and occupational goals Engage in creative, expressive, and innovative learning Demonstrate personal responsibility and cultural awareness

Programming Designed to Meet Diverse Student Needs ECEP (Early College Experience Program) Dual Enrollment Robotics Lab Research & Design Studio Internship for Credit Opportunities On-line learning (credit recovery) AP offerings in Biology, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, European History, US History, Psychology, Literature & Composition, Language & Composition

Myriad of Elective offerings Model United Nations, Economics, Civics Anatomy and Physiology Theater Arts Broadcasting, Print Journalism Robotics Chorus, Band, Guitar I & II, Music Theory, Keyboarding (Piano) Art, Drawing, Graphic Arts, Photograph 2D Design, Mixed Media Art Peer Leadership, First Aid Statistics, Personal Finance Criminal Law, Civil Law, Psychology Athletics

There’s Something For Everyone! Here’s a sample of what students can get involved in at BHS: Drama Club Key Club Broadcasting Radio BHS Student Council Robotics Club History Club/Model UN Book Club World Language Club SAAD/Peer Leadership Dance Team Ultimate Frisbee

Eligibility and Attendance: Students must sign in before 8:00 a.m. to be eligible to participate in any and all extra curricular activities Only those tardies or dismissals due to extenuating circumstances will be granted written permission by the administration to participate in extracurricular activities (students must bring this notice to their coach) Students medically dismissed by the school nurse are not permitted to participate in after school activities

Communicating Attendance Dismissals Must be in writing (note or to by 7:45 AM For medical, bereavement, religious, or legal reasons only Absences Please call or the main office by 7:45 AM Parents will be notified by 9 a.m. of absences via Automated calling system

Resources For Students and Parents: Guidance Counselors Ms. Iannucci - Last Names D-M Mr. Burke – Last Names A-C & N-Z Rachel Turner – Adjustment Counselor Leslie Sullivan - Student Services Director, Grades 7-12

Academic Resources: Atlas Curriculum Mapping –the articulation of a student- centered PreK-12 horizontally and vertically aligned curriculum Program of Studies –Graduation requirements –Course descriptions/Sequencing –Career Pathways

Communication: The Key to High School Success Powerschool – Parent Portal –Get updates on grades and assignments – teachers directly –Review attendance Grade 9 students use the same access information issued last year New students will be issued passwords within the next week District Website –News stories and events –School calendar –Sign up for high school enews

Schedule Hints: Anything in the teens is on the first floor (19A, 11B, 12C, etc.) Anything in the 20’s is located on the second floor (22B, 28D, 21C, etc.) There are 4 wings – A, B, C, D and they all connect in order Freshmen lockers are located in the C and D wings (first floor) – Blue and Burgundy Freshmen Homerooms are in the A wing (first floor – outside the main office)

Thank You For Joining Us! Grade 9 students report to homeroom at this time Grades 10, 11, 12 students may explore the building, find classes and try our lockers/combinations Student Guides are here to help you – Please ask questions!