1. George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology 9th Grade Parent Orientation
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

2. Karen E. H. Steele, Principal
Welcome
Karen E. H. Steele, Principal
Karen

3. Cornerstone of Carver Center is Respect
Student Handbook/Student Addendum
Carver Center Website
BCPSOne Get involved!
Carver Center Foundation
Carver Center Parent Committee
Sports Boosters
Alumni Association
School Progress Plan Team
Karen

4. Graduation Requirements
22 CREDITS + 75 SERVICE LEARNING HOURS
English – 4
Social Studies – 3.5
Math – 4
Science – 3
Physical Education – 1
Health - .5
Technology Education – 1
Fine Arts - 1
Course Study Sequence – 4
One of the following sequences:
4 credits in a Specified Sequence of Courses (CTE) OR
2 credits of World Language earned in high school; 2 credits in any academic elective (science is recommended)
Alastair

5. Courses through the Community College of Baltimore County
Alastair

6. Student Service Learning
A teaching method that combines meaningful service to the community with curriculum-based learning.
Requirements
75 Hours Pre-Approved
Addresses a real community need and includes Preparation, Action, and Reflection
Alastair

7. ACADEMICS Carver Center offers academic classes in…
Technology Education, Science, English, Social Studies, World Languages, Mathematics, and Physical Education.
Standard, Honors, Gifted and Talented, and Advanced Placement programs are all offered at Carver Center.
Bill

8. High School Assessments and Graduation Requirements
Pass Government HSA
Pass Algebra 1 PARCC
Pass English 10 PARCC
Take MISA (9th grade)
Sal and Michelle

9. What happens if a student does not pass the HSA or PARCC Assessment?
There are 3 administrations per year.
October, January, and May
Interventions will take place during the school day, when possible, to prepare students.
Sal and Michelle

10. Prime Expectations
Paul

11. Learning Resource Dept
The Learning Resource staff
Provides supports for students with IEP and 504 plans.
Is available to work with all students on organizational and study skills.
The Learning Resource room is open from 2:15-4:00 for any student who wants to do homework or work on an ongoing project.
If there is a concern that a student may require formal supports in the form of an IEP, 504, or Student Support Team Alison Becker Assistant Principal – IEP/504/Student Support Team coordinator
Allyson

12. Student Support and Volunteering
Social Worker
What you need to know to volunteer at Carver Center
Pat

13. PSAT
What? A practice SAT test comprised of Math, Critical Reading, and Writing questions
When? Administered during the school day Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Who? All 9th grade students take the PSAT
Why?
For students to receive feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of skills necessary for AP courses and college study.
For students to see how their performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.
To enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11).
Jodi

14. SAT Administered in April of 11th grade and/or the fall of 12th grade.
Preparing for SATs
SAT practice and strategies infused into daily lessons at Carver Center
College Board SAT Online Course
Carver Center’s ½ credit SAT Prep Course
Carver Center’s Summer SAT Course
Carver Center’s SAT Breakfast Club
Khan Academy ( )
Jodi

15. What can parents do?
Check out
Jodi

16. Career Experience Program
Purpose: To give students an opportunity to apply academic, technical, and interpersonal skills in a work-based learning experience.
Duncan

17. Career Experience Program
Only in the senior year
Must work in an area relating to prime
Can receive up to 3 credit hours
Program only for work hours during the school day
Most students get jobs through personal contacts
Grading / Weekly journal required
Duncan

18. Clubs and Organizations
Clubs and Organizations Fair
Tuesday Sept 19 during A1
Black Awareness Club
Math Club
Robotics
Lori
NAHS

19. Athletics
Athletics
Lori

20. What is needed for participation?
Completed physical by a physician
(Physicals are valid for one calendar year)
Completed Online Registration
Lori

21. Academic Eligibility
Students are academically ineligible if they have less than a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing, incomplete, or medical grade in the preceding quarter.
Fall academic eligibility is determined by the fourth quarter grading period from the preceding school year. This provision does not apply to incoming 9th grade students for initial fall eligibility.
Lori

22. Registration
Registration will be held online, prior to the first day of each season.
All required forms must be completed and submitted during registration.

23. Important Reminders
Student Drop-Off – Enter from Kenilworth Avenue only. Drop-off students in front of Gymnasium Entrance
Building closes at 2:45PM. Students not under the direct supervision of a teacher should be picked up or on their way home at that time.
Bus Transportation times are listed on the front page of the Carver Center Website Bus Schedule
John

24. Important Dates Back to School Night – Freshmen Ice Cream Social
Thursday September :30 PM – 9:00 PM
Freshmen Ice Cream Social
Thursday September 28 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Celebration
Saturday April 14 6:00PM – 11:00PM

25. Parent Orientation Presenters
Karen Steele – Principal
John O’Brien – Assistant Principal
Alastair Palmer – School Counseling
Jodi Wicks – English Department
Bill Johnstone – Math Department
Michelle Craig – Science Department
Sal Giordano – Social Studies Department
Lori Brewer – Athletic Director
Jennifer McGough – Career Work Exp.
Pat Scally – Social Worker/Volunteers
Allyson Haley – LRC
Paul Diem – Theatre Department

26. Questions and Answers
John