Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2017

Welcome toWelcome toBurlington Township High SchoolBurlington Township High School

Parents of the Class of 2017Parents of the Class of 2017

“The Future Begins Today!”

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PROGRAM AGENDAPROGRAM AGENDA Welcoming Remarks Welcoming Remarks High School’s Vision High School’s Vision Course Selection Process Course Selection Process Student ServicesStudent Services Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular Co-Curricular/Extra Curricular Academic Presentations Academic Presentations Q & A Session Q & A Session Building Tours Building Tours

Mission StatementMission Statement

The Burlington Township School District will develop the intellectual, creative, and social potential of each child through an

active partnership with all members of the community.


We Believe ...

That all students learn based on their individual styles

That the school community establishes a safe, secure, and positive climate

That mutual respect and appreciation of diversity enriches a community


The BTHS graduate will:

Show respect towards self and others in a personal and professional environment

Think critically in order to adapt and apply knowledge to new situations

Be an effective communicator

Have knowledge of emerging technologies

Participate productively and ethically as a member of our democratic society

Mr. James Mills – DirectorMr. James Mills – Director

Mrs. Heidi Roman- Grade 9 A-ZMrs. Heidi Roman- Grade 9 A-Z

Mrs. Cindy Marzilli – A-EkMrs. Cindy Marzilli – A-Ek

Mr. Troy Scott – El-LaMr. Troy Scott – El-La

Mrs. Lara Webb– Le-RhMrs. Lara Webb– Le-Rh

Mrs. Linda Porter – Ri-ZMrs. Linda Porter – Ri-Z

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLBURLINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

The Intensive Block ModelThe Intensive Block Model

The 4 X 4 semesterized block The 4 X 4 semesterized block allows students to take 4 courses allows students to take 4 courses per semester.per semester.

Students attend 4 seventy-six Students attend 4 seventy-six minute classes each day.minute classes each day.

Instructional ScheduleInstructional Schedule

Period 1/2 Class ------ 76 minutesPeriod 1/2 Class ------ 76 minutes


Period 5 Lunch ----- 36 minutes Period 5 Lunch ----- 36 minutes

Period 6 Advisory --- 36 minutesPeriod 6 Advisory --- 36 minutes

Periods 7/8 Class -- 76 minutesPeriods 7/8 Class -- 76 minutes


Sample Student ScheduleSample Student Schedule

Periods Semester 1 Semester 2

1/2 Math Tech. and Financial Lit.

3/4 H/PE English

5 Lunch Advisory

6 Advisory Lunch

7/8 Science Social Studies

9/10 Art World Lang.

Credit and Subjects Credit and Subjects Required for Graduation:Required for Graduation:

145 Credits are required for graduation145 Credits are required for graduation

including 20 credits in each of the including 20 credits in each of the following:following:

Language Arts Language Arts MathematicsMathematics ScienceScience Physical Education, Health and SafetyPhysical Education, Health and Safety

Additionally, the Following Additionally, the Following Subjects are required for Subjects are required for

Graduation:Graduation:

United States History I and IIUnited States History I and II World HistoryWorld History 10 Credits in World Language10 Credits in World Language 5 credits in Technology and Financial Literacy5 credits in Technology and Financial Literacy 5 Credits in Visual and Performing Arts5 Credits in Visual and Performing Arts 5 Credits in Career Education, Consumer, 5 Credits in Career Education, Consumer,

Family and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical Family and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical EducationEducation

Middle School Equivalency CoursesMiddle School Equivalency Courses

Students who have taken a High School Equivalent Math or World Language course may receive High School credit for those courses, BUT grades in courses taken prior to 9th grade are currently not used in the calculation of a student’s GPA.

Courses from the Middle School at Courses from the Middle School at Springside that are High School Springside that are High School Equivalent courses are:Equivalent courses are:

Algebra IAlgebra I Spanish ISpanish I French IFrench I German IGerman I

Opportunities for Course Opportunities for Course AdvancementAdvancement

AP ProgramAP Program

AP English LiteratureAP English Literature

AP CalculusAP Calculus

AP StatisticsAP Statistics

AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish Language

AP Spanish LiteratureAP Spanish Literature

AP FrenchAP French

AP Gov’t and PoliticsAP Gov’t and Politics

AP GermanAP German

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics B

AP United States History

AP World History

AP Psychology

AP Computer Science

Option 2 ProgramOption 2 Program

Seniors who are on target to meet all graduation requirements have the Seniors who are on target to meet all graduation requirements have the opportunity to take a reduced course load in order to participate in a opportunity to take a reduced course load in order to participate in a

volunteer or career internship or take college courses off campus volunteer or career internship or take college courses off campus through the Option 2 programthrough the Option 2 program

Additional Additional Opportunities to Opportunities to

Earn College CreditsEarn College Credits11. College Acceleration Program (CAP) (through BCC). College Acceleration Program (CAP) (through BCC)

Offers students the opportunity to earnOffers students the opportunity to earn college credits for courses taught at BTHScollege credits for courses taught at BTHS BTHS curriculum and instructor must be approved BTHS curriculum and instructor must be approved

by BCC- tuition at a reduced rate (2012-13- $150 by BCC- tuition at a reduced rate (2012-13- $150 for a 3-4 credit course)for a 3-4 credit course)

2.2. College courses taught by college professors on our College courses taught by college professors on our campus during the regular school day (2012-13- campus during the regular school day (2012-13- Intro. to Criminal Justice, American Sign Language, Intro. to Criminal Justice, American Sign Language, and Intro to Danceand Intro to Dance

3.3. Internet-based coursesInternet-based courses

THE SCHEDULING THE SCHEDULING PROCESSPROCESS

FAQ’SFAQ’S When will scheduling occur?When will scheduling occur?

Students from MS at Springside – Beginning early February Students from MS at Springside – Beginning early February MS atMS at

Springside parents who would like to participate inSpringside parents who would like to participate in the scheduling meeting should contact the Middle School the scheduling meeting should contact the Middle School Counseling Office at (609) 699-4021ext. 4015 by Feb. 1Counseling Office at (609) 699-4021ext. 4015 by Feb. 1stst. .

Parents of private school students should contact the High Parents of private school students should contact the High SchoolSchool

Counseling Office to make a scheduling appointment (609) 387-Counseling Office to make a scheduling appointment (609) 387-1713,1713,

and dial “5” for the counseling office after Feb. 15thand dial “5” for the counseling office after Feb. 15th

Where will scheduling occur?Where will scheduling occur?MS at Springside students will be scheduled at the Middle School MS at Springside students will be scheduled at the Middle School

Private School students will be scheduled at the High SchoolPrivate School students will be scheduled at the High School


How is the schedule determined?How is the schedule determined?Classroom performanceClassroom performanceTeacher recommendationsTeacher recommendationsNJASK ResultsNJASK ResultsParental and student feedbackParental and student feedback

How will I know when my child has been How will I know when my child has been scheduled?scheduled?

Each student will be asked to bring Each student will be asked to bring home a home a completed class schedule form completed class schedule form to be signed to be signed by parent/guardianby parent/guardian

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2013-CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2013-1414 NameName _________________ _________________ Grade Next YearGrade Next Year 9 9

RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE CREDITS COURSE NAME & CODE

A. Health/Phys. Ed. I 1.25/3.75 A.

B. English I (Humanities/CP) 5 B.

C. Math (Honors/ CP/ A/ B) 5 (10) C.

D. Environmental Science (Honors or CP) 5 D.

E. US History I (Humanities/CP) 5 E.

F. Lunch plus Advisory or Music Options 0 or 5.0 F

G. 15 credits in electives in the following areas 15 G.

(World Language / Performing Arts)

(Fine Arts / Tech and Financial Literacy)

Must select 3 alternate electives

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I. I.

J. J.


Once my child’s signed scheduled Once my child’s signed scheduled form has been returned can form has been returned can changes still be made in their changes still be made in their schedule?schedule?

Changes in a student’s Changes in a student’s schedule can be made schedule can be made

at any time up until at any time up until August 1August 1stst!!!!

Our Door Is Our Door Is Always Open!Always Open!

ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIESATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

Physical Activity is the Law Physical Activity is the Law of Life.of Life.

Without it, any degree of Without it, any degree of health worthy of its name is health worthy of its name is

impossible.impossible.

Bernard McFadden, 1911Bernard McFadden, 1911

Co-Co-CurricularCurricular

• Sign up during Lunch Periods inSign up during Lunch Periods in September 2013September 2013•Academic, Service, and Activity Academic, Service, and Activity Related ClubsRelated Clubs

ATHLETICS

ACADEMICSACADEMICS

•Eligible for Semester OneEligible for Semester One

• Completed 30 Credits and attained a GPA of Completed 30 Credits and attained a GPA of 2.0 or higher from the previous year (does2.0 or higher from the previous year (does not apply to incoming 9not apply to incoming 9thth grade students.) grade students.)

•Eligible for Semester TwoEligible for Semester Two

• Completed 15 Credits and attained a GPA ofCompleted 15 Credits and attained a GPA of 2.0 or higher from semester one2.0 or higher from semester one

ATHLETICS – AGE ATHLETICS – AGE QUALIFICATIONSQUALIFICATIONS

• 16 Years old before September 116 Years old before September 1stst of the of the Freshman year – student will notFreshman year – student will not participate in Freshman athleticsparticipate in Freshman athletics

• 19 Years old before September 119 Years old before September 1stst of the of the Senior Year – student will notSenior Year – student will not participate in athleticsparticipate in athletics

ATHLETICS – ATHLETICS – OTHER QUALIFICATIONSOTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Physical from your family physicianPhysical from your family physician Signed Permission slipSigned Permission slip NJSIAA Steroid Testing FormNJSIAA Steroid Testing Form NJSIAA Concussion Acknowledgement NJSIAA Concussion Acknowledgement

FormForm Abide by the signed athletic contract & Abide by the signed athletic contract &

team rulesteam rules On the Student in Good Standing ListOn the Student in Good Standing List

ATHLETICSATHLETICSFall Winter Spring

Soccer –

Boys’ & Girls’

Basketball –

Boys’ & Girls’

Track –

Boys’ & Girls’

Football Wrestling Baseball

Cross Country –

Boys’ & Girls’

Bowling

Boys’ & Girls’

Softball

Girls’ Tennis Winter Track Golf – Co-ed

Field Hockey Cheerleading - Activity

Boys’ Tennis

Cheerleading – Activity

Spring Musical Spring Musical

• March 15 @ 7:30 pmMarch 15 @ 7:30 pm• March 16 @ 7:30 pmMarch 16 @ 7:30 pm• March 17 @ 2:00 pmMarch 17 @ 2:00 pm• March 22 @ 7:30 pmMarch 22 @ 7:30 pm•March 23 @ 7:30 pmMarch 23 @ 7:30 pm• Order tickets at:Order tickets at:

– [email protected]@burltwpsch.org

Senior Trip InformationSenior Trip Information

You can earn money towards your son/daughter’s You can earn money towards your son/daughter’s Senior Class Trip by purchasing Food Gift Senior Class Trip by purchasing Food Gift Certificates from the Athletic Office Certificates from the Athletic Office

You may purchase Food Gift Certificates for You may purchase Food Gift Certificates for Shoprite, Pathmark, or ACMEShoprite, Pathmark, or ACME

You earn $4.00 for every $100.00 you purchase.You earn $4.00 for every $100.00 you purchase. Order online: Go to the Athletics Web Site to Order online: Go to the Athletics Web Site to

order your certificatesorder your certificates

English – English – Must have 4 Must have 4 yearsyears

Freshman YearFreshman Year – – (Genres) (Genres)

CP English ICP English I Humanities IHumanities I

Honors US History IHonors US History I Honors English IHonors English I

Junior YearJunior Year – – (Genre s)(Genre s)

CP English IIICP English III Honors English IIIHonors English III No Humanities No Humanities

OptionOption

Sophomore YearSophomore Year –(Genres)–(Genres) CP English IICP English II Humanities IIHumanities II

Senior YearSenior Year – – (Genres)(Genres) CP English IVCP English IV Honors English IVHonors English IV AP English IVAP English IV No Humanities No Humanities

OptionOption

English Electives – English Electives – offered 10-12offered 10-12thth grade grade

Creative Writing on the WebCreative Writing on the Web Graphic Novels in the ClassroomGraphic Novels in the Classroom Young Adult Literature on FilmYoung Adult Literature on Film

Supplemental English Supplemental English CoursesCourses

English Composition I- fall semesterEnglish Composition I- fall semester English Composition II- fall quarterEnglish Composition II- fall quarter English Composition III- fall quarterEnglish Composition III- fall quarter E.O.E.- Senior year partially proficient E.O.E.- Senior year partially proficient

HSPA studentsHSPA students

Mathematics Program at BTHMathematics Program at BTHSS

Freshmen have four options for Algebra 1:Freshmen have four options for Algebra 1:– Honors Algebra 1Honors Algebra 1– College Prep Algebra 1College Prep Algebra 1– Algebra 1Algebra 1– A/B Algebra 1A/B Algebra 1

Course sequence: Algebra 1Course sequence: Algebra 1→ → Algebra 2Algebra 2→→ GeometryGeometry→→College Math/Pre-calc/Statistics or College Math/Pre-calc/Statistics or other math to follow.other math to follow.

Students are required to take four math classes.Students are required to take four math classes.

Mathematics Program at BTHSMathematics Program at BTHS

Work closely with the 9Work closely with the 9thth grade grade Counselor, Ms. Roman, and your child, Counselor, Ms. Roman, and your child, when choosing courses. Determine the when choosing courses. Determine the highest level Math course you would highest level Math course you would like to complete to best prepare for like to complete to best prepare for post-secondary plans.post-secondary plans.

We highly recommend that each We highly recommend that each student have their own graphing student have their own graphing calculator. (Currently using TI Nspire for calculator. (Currently using TI Nspire for Alg II and higher)Alg II and higher)

Freshman YearFreshman YearEnvironmental Science or Honors Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science or Honors Environmental Science

» Environmental issues, Ecological Principles, Pollution, » Environmental issues, Ecological Principles, Pollution, Resources, Earth Systems and BiodiversityResources, Earth Systems and Biodiversity

Sophomore YearSophomore YearLaboratory Biology 1 or Honors Laboratory Biology1Laboratory Biology 1 or Honors Laboratory Biology1

» » Biochemistry, Energy Transformation, Ecology, Homeostasis, Biochemistry, Energy Transformation, Ecology, Homeostasis, Heredity, and Evolution.Heredity, and Evolution.

Science

Science ElectivesScience Electives Laboratory Biology IILaboratory Biology II Laboratory ChemistryLaboratory Chemistry Laboratory Physics ILaboratory Physics I Laboratory Physics IILaboratory Physics II Applied Scientific Applied Scientific

ConceptsConcepts Marine ScienceMarine Science GeneticsGenetics

AstronomyAstronomy Anatomy & Anatomy &

PhysiologyPhysiology Biotechnology & Biotechnology &

ForensicsForensics AP BiologyAP Biology AP ChemistryAP Chemistry AP PhysicsAP Physics

Social StudiesSocial Studies

99thth Grade Year Grade Year– Options:Options:

» CP US History ICP US History I» Humanities/Honors US IHumanities/Honors US I

The pathway to AP US History, The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government World History, AP Government and AP Psychology:and AP Psychology:– Humanities/Honors US Humanities/Honors US

History I and IIHistory I and II

1010thth Grade Year Grade Year– Options: Options:

» CP US History IICP US History II» Humanities/Honors Humanities/Honors

US IIUS II

AAP U.S. Government and P U.S. Government and Politics is open to 10Politics is open to 10thth gradersgraders

Social StudiesSocial Studies 1111thth Grade Year Grade Year

– Options:Options:

» CP World HistoryCP World History

» Honors World HistoryHonors World History

– AAP courses are options for P courses are options for students in grade 11 or 12students in grade 11 or 12

The pathway to AP US History, The pathway to AP US History, World History, AP Government World History, AP Government and AP Psychology:and AP Psychology:

– Humanities US I & IIHumanities US I & II

– Honors World HistoryHonors World History

•12th Grade Year

–Options:

•AP US History

•AP World History

•AP U.S. Government and Politics

•AP Psychology

•Electives

•Electives:–Sociology–American Pop Culture–Model Congress–Psychology–Practical Application of the Law–Psychology I –Introduction to African American Studies

Health and Physical Health and Physical EducationEducation

HealthHealth: : 22 days22 days 1.25 credits1.25 credits

Topics coveredTopics covered:: Lifestyle ChoicesLifestyle Choices Driver’s EducationDriver’s Education Human SexualityHuman Sexuality First Aid/CPRFirst Aid/CPR

Physical EducationPhysical Education: : 66 days66 days 3.75 credits3.75 credits

Main topics coveredMain topics covered:: FitnessFitness Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning Team SportsTeam Sports Individual and Dual Individual and Dual

SportsSports

Health and Physical Health and Physical EducationEducation

Peer Leadership Program- 10 creditsPeer Leadership Program- 10 credits

Junior and Senior year electiveJunior and Senior year elective

Student are trained to become peer Student are trained to become peer educatorseducators

Topics include:Topics include:– bullyingbullying– harassmentharassment– teen sexual health issuesteen sexual health issues

Special EducationSpecial Education

Goal of the High School is:Goal of the High School is: To provide services in the least restrictive To provide services in the least restrictive

environment based on individual needs.environment based on individual needs. To include students in as many regular education To include students in as many regular education

programs as possible.programs as possible. To create programs that promote success as To create programs that promote success as

students move to less restrictive environments.students move to less restrictive environments.

ProgramsPrograms Child Study Team that consists of two dedicated Child Study Team that consists of two dedicated

case managers and a group of caring teachers case managers and a group of caring teachers working in conjunction with parents/guardians in working in conjunction with parents/guardians in order to create and implement individualized order to create and implement individualized programs to best meet the needs of the student.programs to best meet the needs of the student.

Teachers provide services in the general Teachers provide services in the general education classes as co-teachers with the content education classes as co-teachers with the content specialist, as well in a more restrictive specialist, as well in a more restrictive environment with smaller class sizes based on IEP environment with smaller class sizes based on IEP needs.needs.

WORLD LANGUAGESWORLD LANGUAGES

10 High School Credits (2 semesters) 10 High School Credits (2 semesters) required for graduationrequired for graduation

FRENCHFRENCH Levels 1 though 4Levels 1 though 4 Honors level 2Honors level 2

AP French Language and CultureAP French Language and Culture

GERMANGERMAN

•Levels 1 through 5•Honors level 2

•*AP German Language and Culture (proposed)

SPANISHSPANISH

Introduction to SpanishIntroduction to Spanish Levels 1 through 4Levels 1 through 4 Honors level 2Honors level 2 Spanish for Spanish Speakers levels 1 and 2Spanish for Spanish Speakers levels 1 and 2 AP Spanish Language and CultureAP Spanish Language and Culture AP Spanish LiteratureAP Spanish Literature

BUSINESS/LIFE SKILLS

COURSE GRADE CREDITS

Technology and Financial Literacy 9–12 5.0Advanced Spreadsheet and Database Applications 10–12 5.0Career, Business, and Vocational Experience 12 15.0Accounting I-II 10–12 5.0Retail Marketing 9–12 2.5Hospitality and Tourism 9-12 2.5Keyboarding 9–12 2.5Internet and Web Page Design 10–12 5.0Business Law 10–12 2.5Marketing 9–12 5.0Personal Finance 9–12 2.5Advertising 9-12 2.5Entrepreneurship (CAP credit available) 11-12 5.0

FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE SKILLS


Independent Foods 11–12 2.5Culinary Arts I 11–12 5.0Culinary Arts II 11-12 5.0International Foods 11-12 2.5Careers with Children 11–12 5.0Community Issues 11-12 5.0Parenting 10-12 2.5Human Behavior and Development 10–12 2.5Independent Living 11-12 2.5

INDUSTRIAL TECH


CAD 9–12 5.0

Theater CoursesTheater Courses Theater I Theater I (5 credits)(5 credits) (Grades 9-10)(Grades 9-10) Musical Theater Workshop I Musical Theater Workshop I (5 credits) (Grades 9-12(5 credits) (Grades 9-12)) Technical Theater I Technical Theater I (5 credits) (Grades 9-12)(5 credits) (Grades 9-12) Fall and Spring ShowsFall and Spring Shows (Co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9-12)(Co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9-12)

Additional Courses available for Sophomores and aboveAdditional Courses available for Sophomores and above Theater II Theater II ( 5 credits) (Grades 10-12) ( 5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Honors CourseHonors Course Theater III Theater III (5 credits) (Grades 11-12) (5 credits) (Grades 11-12) CAP CourseCAP Course Theater IV Theater IV (5 credits) (Grades 11-12) (5 credits) (Grades 11-12) CAP CourseCAP Course Musical Theater Workshop II and III Musical Theater Workshop II and III (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP CourseCAP Course American Cinema American Cinema (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)(5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP CourseCAP Course Technical Theater II Technical Theater II (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP credit pending CAP credit pending.. Theater Independent Study Theater Independent Study (2.5-5 credits)(2.5-5 credits)

Instrumental Music CoursesInstrumental Music Courses String OrchestraString Orchestra (2.5 credits per semester) (5 credits) (2.5 credits per semester) (5 credits)

(Grades 9-12) (Grades 9-12) Prerequisite: Prerequisite: One or more years of experience playing a string One or more years of experience playing a string instrument.instrument.

Concert BandConcert Band (2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12)(2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12)

Introduction to Instrumental MusicIntroduction to Instrumental Music (5 credits) (5 credits) (Grades 9-12) You can select any instrument.(Grades 9-12) You can select any instrument.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble (2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12)(2.5 credits per semester) (Grades 9-12)

CAP Credit PendingCAP Credit Pending

Rhythm WorkshopRhythm Workshop (5 credits) (Grades 9-12)(5 credits) (Grades 9-12)

Music Theory I and IIMusic Theory I and II (2.5 credits each) (Grades 9-12)(2.5 credits each) (Grades 9-12)

Marching BandMarching Band and Jazz Band and Jazz Band (co-curricular) (co-curricular) (Grades 9-12)(Grades 9-12)

Vocal Music CoursesVocal Music Courses Vocal MusicVocal Music (2.5 credits a semester) (Grades 9-12)(2.5 credits a semester) (Grades 9-12)

Advanced Vocal TechniqueAdvanced Vocal Technique (5 credits)(5 credits) (Grades 10-12)(Grades 10-12)– (available for Freshmen with teacher approval)(available for Freshmen with teacher approval)

BTHS Jazz Singers BTHS Jazz Singers (co-curricular/audition)(co-curricular/audition) (Grades 9-12)(Grades 9-12)

Additional Courses available for Sophomores and aboveAdditional Courses available for Sophomores and above Chorus II Chorus II (2.5 credits a semester)(2.5 credits a semester) (Grades10-12) (Grades10-12) Honors CourseHonors Course

Songwriting Workshop Songwriting Workshop (5 credits)(5 credits) (Grades 10-12)(Grades 10-12) Computer Technology & Music Computer Technology & Music (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)(5 credits) (Grades 10-12)

DANCE CourseDANCE Course Intro to Dance Intro to Dance (5 Credits) (Grades 9-12)(5 Credits) (Grades 9-12)

Offered through BCC earning 3 college creditsOffered through BCC earning 3 college credits

Visual Arts CoursesVisual Arts Courses Art IArt I (5 credits) (Grades 9-12)(5 credits) (Grades 9-12)

Decorative/Functional CraftsDecorative/Functional Crafts (2.5 credits) (Grades 9-12)(2.5 credits) (Grades 9-12)

Printmaking/Sculpture Printmaking/Sculpture (2.5 credits) (2.5 credits) (Grades 9-12)(Grades 9-12) Graphic Design I Graphic Design I - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Photoshop (5 credits)(Grades 9-12)(5 credits)(Grades 9-12)

There are a limited amount of seats for freshmen with approval of There are a limited amount of seats for freshmen with approval of

their 8their 8thth grade computer teacher. grade computer teacher.

Additional Courses available for Sophomores and aboveAdditional Courses available for Sophomores and above

Art II, III and IV Art II, III and IV (5 credits)(5 credits) (Grades10-12) (Grades10-12) Ceramics I, II, III and IV Ceramics I, II, III and IV (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)

Ceramics II is a CAP courseCeramics II is a CAP course

Graphic Design II – Illustrator Graphic Design II – Illustrator (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) CAP CourseCAP Course

Digital Imaging Digital Imaging (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) Fashion Illustration Fashion Illustration (5 credits) (Grades 10-12) (5 credits) (Grades 10-12)

Transition Support Transition Support Activities/Programs Activities/Programs

Advisory ActivitiesHEART ProgramPeer Leadership Outreach activitiesSupplemental Support Advisory Classes – (Math &

English)Media center and computer labs availableNational Honor Society Peer Tutoring – Begins 2nd

MPHomework Hotline available Tues. and Thurs. in the

main building media center (2:15-3:15)Late bus – Tues. and Thurs (3:30) for extra help with

teachers or club meetings

Transition Support Transition Support Activities/Programs (Con.)Activities/Programs (Con.)

Transition GroupTransition GroupNew Student MeetingsNew Student MeetingsPeer Mentoring Peer Mentoring Round Table Discussions – Teen TalkRound Table Discussions – Teen Talk9th Grade Community Service Day – April 9th Grade Community Service Day – April Making High School CountMaking High School CountNaviance Career and College SearchNaviance Career and College Search

An 8th Grade student program on the scheduling process will be held at the Middle School on:Tuesday February 5th

Wednesday February 6th

During the school day.

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Welcome to Burlington Township High School Parents of the Class of 2017