1. 1 Benson Polytechnic High School A place to engineer your future Eight Grade Forecasting Night. April 9 th, 2013

2. 2 Benson Staff are Here to Help  Principal Carol Campbell  Vice Principal Barry Phillips  Vice Principal Jeandre Carbone  Counselor Amy Henry (A to L)  Counselor Steve Wren (M to Z)  Specialists…

3. 3 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  Language Arts 4 credits  Science 3 credits  Math 3 credits  Social Studies 3 credits  Health 1 credit  PE 1 credit  World Language 2 credits of same language  Tech 3 credits  Fine Art/ Elective 4 credits 24 TOTAL CREDITS

4. 4 OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  Pass Essential Skills tests in Reading, Writing, and Math.  Complete a Career Related Learning Experience and write a summary.  Write a resume.  Self assessment, research, reflection.

5. 5 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th English English English English Biology Chemistry 3rd Science 4 th Science? Math Math Math 4 th Math ? PE / Health World History US History Gov/Econ Spanish 1-2 Spanish 3-4 Freshmen Sophomore Junior SENIOR Tech Tech Major Major Rotations Rotations Typical Four Year Plan Students spend a lot of their day in tech classes ! Many Benson students take more science and math.

6. 6 Typical Day (s) A DayB Day 1 Late Arrival5 English 2 Algebra6 Tech Class lunch 3 PE7 Health 4 Tutorial8 Biology <8:15 am <9:50 am Day ends <3:15 pm

7. 7 Parents are asking: What Can I Do To Help My Student Succeed?  Make sure they are at school on time every day.  Help them set aside regular time for school work.  Look at their planner with them.  Set limits.

8. 8 What About Credits From Eight Grade? Amy Slaughter – Mathematics It is very important to be READY Spanish 8 th 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th Alg 1-2Geom 1-2Alg 3-4PreCalcAP Calc 9 th 10 th 11 th 12th Alg 1-2Geom 1-2Alg 3-4PreCalc CCSS !Proficiency grading

9. 9 Teams, Clubs...get involved !  Rachel Draper - Athletic director Must have a physical freshmen year to play sports Fall Sports: Football, Mens and Womens Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country Winter Sports: Mens Basketball Womens Basketball Wrestling Spring Sports: Baseball, Softball, Mens and Womens Tennis, Track. Sign Up Tonight To Show Your Interest!

10. 10 What should you do this summer?  READ, READ, READ.  Practice transportation.  Watch for our mailing in August. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS SEPTEMBER 4 th, 2013 PARENT CONFERENCES ARE NOVEMBER 25 th and 26 th, 2013

11. 11 Now Lets Look at The Pink Sheet Choose classes for next year. Complete and turn in tonight.

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