1. Welcome to Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School

2. Grade Advisor Team 9 th Grade Mrs. Caryn Lerman 10 th Grade Mr. David Green 11 th Grade Rabbi Benyamin Moss 12 th Grade Mrs. Halaine Steinberg Mrs. Caryn Lerman Mrs. Susanna Smith Mrs. Loryn Strauzer School Counselor Mrs. Rochelle Sullivan Learning Specialist Mrs. Cheri Schutt

3. Overseeing the Grade Speak with students and their parents about general academic or social concerns Help students utilize their resources to resolve issues as they arise Teach students how to be their own best advocates! Keep track of the students’ academic progress across the disciplines Maintain community service records

4. Creating a unified 9 th grade Bowling: August 26 Freshman-Sophomore Buddy Lunch: September 17 Shabbaton and Adventure Program at Capital Camps: November 13-14 9 th grade Parent Networking Meeting: November 18

5. Creating a unified 9 th grade Small group lunch meetings with Administration: Fall Amped Up: February 28 9 th to 10 th grade Transition Meeting for parents: March 29 End of Year 9 th grade Field Trip: May 25 Freshman Seminar: year long, every Day 8

6. Academic Schedule

7. Values: enhanced learning time, variety to each day, pacing of academic work, time for 9 th grade seminar Keys to success:  review class notes each night  use a planner consistently to know when assignments are due  break down large tasks into smaller ones

8. 2015-2016 10-DAY CYCLE CALENDAR Day12345678910 Aug. 272831 Sept. 1234 XX891011XX 161718 21XX 2425XX 30 Oct. 12 XX 7891213141516 19202122232627282930 Nov.23456910111213 1617181920232425*XX 30 Dec. 12347891011 1415161718212223XX Jan.456781112131415 XX192021222526272829 Feb.12345891011XX 161718192223242526 29 Mar. 12347891011 141516171821222324*XX 28293031 Apr. 145678 1112131415181920XX May23456910111213 16171819202324 25 26 Reviews/ Finals 27 Reviews / Finals XX 31 Reviews/ Finals June 1 Reviews/ Finals 2 Reviews/ Finals 3 Reviews/ Finals 6 Reviews/ Finals 7 Reviews/ Finals 8 Make-up Exams 9 10 June 8 = Graduation XX = no school * = ½ day of school

9. How do we determine placement?  CTP/ISEE test scores for 9 th graders  PSAT for upper classmen  Teacher comments, recommendations Any other information that helps us understand how your child learns Placements reevaluated as needed and at end of year, based on performance, skill level

10. Differences between Honors and College Prep Honors Faster paced Advanced reading, writing, math skills expected Ability to reason independently in the abstract College Prep Built-in reinforcement for skill and concept development Ideas developed from concrete to abstract

11. Jewish Life Davening  Beit Midrash  Alternative Shabbatonim  9 th grade  Grades 10-12  Shabbatfest Holiday Programming and special events

12. Student Life and Leadership Jewish Action Committee Mock Trial Cultural Arts Engineering Club Club for Israel Action Environmental Club UCAP Yearbook Lit Mag Sports and Spirit Club Student Government Students Against Destructive Decisions Tikkun Olam - Get Active AIPAC Admission Committee Photography Club

13. Student Life and Leadership Weekly assembly Special holiday programs Sukkot in Hershey Park Wiener Tournament

14. Creative Arts and Athletics 25 High School Teams Soccer, indoor soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, swimming, baseball, lacrosse, softball, tennis, golf, track Three productions Fall Drama Winter Musical Spring One Act Plays

15. www.BethTfiloh.com/school

16. Sign in for….  Class Schedule  Homework Site  Group pages  School Directory  Your NEWS  Your RESOURCES www.BethTfiloh.com/mybt

17. HOW?  “MyBT Login” OR www.BethTfiloh.com/MyBT  Username = First+Last+GradYear e.g. “JoshuaCohen19”  Temporary Password = 10-digit phone #  Choose a secure permanent password  Login Help Sign In

18. **IMPORTANT** - Is your e-mail address correct? This address will be used for school e-mail messages Students should use their BT email addresses Update your Profile

19. Text Message Notifications

20. Your RESOURCES

21. Student-Parent Handbook is Your Resource Calendar, Schedules Faculty and staff phone numbers Attendance Policy Dress Code – new parent communication Device Policy Academic Integrity Policy Social Media Policy Bullying Policy

22. HIGH SCHOOL Today

23. Academic Portal Homework Schedule Attendance Emergency Contacts Report Cards

24. Academic Portal - Assignments

25. Academic Portal Your Child’s Schedule

26. Specify “Students” & select Student Grade to select by Grade Directory

27. Calendar

28. Athletics

29. Athletics

30. Mobile App www.bethtfiloh.com/mobile

32. Parenting your High School student High School students are beginning to think for themselves Learn how to make good decisions despite what others think and the decisions they make With guidance, learn to reflect on the outcomes of their choices - How well did that work for you?

33. How can parents best help their high school student? Encourage your student to speak up, bring to us his or her questions, concerns and suggestions Teach your child to be flexible, make lemonade! Provide guidance and direction with academic work only when requested; persevering at difficult tasks is important Frustration is healthy and necessary for growth - let the kids work it through

34. How can parents best help their high school student? Give your children increasing opportunity to make decisions about how they spend their time Allow your child to make mistakes, then teach/model how to learn from their mistakes Be present and available, even if they act like they don’t want you around Your kids are still listening and watching

35. Keep in mind… Testing limits is part of their job description Providing consequences when they cross the limits is yours and ours Trust, but verify!

36. We look forward to getting to know your children and helping to make their transition to Beth Tfiloh High School a successful one!