Class IV Assembly February 3, 2014 R6

1. Class IV Assembly February 3, 2014 R6

2. Ms. Elizabeth McCoy Assistant Head Master

6. Class IV Students • All must choose either World History 2 or AP World History • Students may elect Latin Prose instead of Latin 4 • All students must choose a science elective – Chemistry or Physics • For strong math students, Advanced Geometry is also an option

7. Mr. Thomas Kennelly Community Service & A.P. Coordinator Program Director History

8. COMMUNITY SERVICE POLICY • Each student is required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified community service in order to graduate. • 50 of these must be completed in school and 50 must be completed outside of school. • Any student in grades 8-12 is eligible to count hours toward the graduation requirement Verification forms available in guidance and from Mr. Kennelly (outside service requires a letter). Refer to community service overview posted in Homerooms. • See Mr. Kennelly in room 253 or email tkennelly@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions or concerns.

9. ADVANCED PLACEMENT • AP exams May 5 – May 16 • -info available at www.collegeboard.com • -Exams administered at BLS and MCPHS • -BLS testing schedule will be posted and distributed in April • Exam registration will continue until Feb. 28th • -registration at www.bls.org or on SIS • Exam Fees (checks to Mr. Kennelly in 253) • -Exam fee is $97 per exam and $10 for those eligible for a fee waiver/reduction • Questions • -talk to your AP teacher or Mr. Kennelly.

10. Profile of a Successful AP Student • Motivated to work (1+ hours per night on homework—reading, note-taking, study) • Good attendance and attention in class • Scored 150+ on PSAT • Grades of B or better in current courses you are taking in the same department

11. Class III History options World History 2 or A.P. World History

12. Ms. Sheri Hausey Teacher Leader Classics

13. Class III options Latin 4 Latin Prose Latin 2 (9B students) Classics

14. Ms. Kathleen Bateman Program Director Mathematics and Science

15. Class III - Science Physics or Chemistry

16. Class I and II Science Electives Biology II (prerequisite: Chemistry 1) AP Biology (prerequisite: Chemistry 1) Chemistry I AP Chemistry (prerequisite: Chemistry 1) Environmental Science AP Environmental Science Physics I AP Physics C: Mechanical (prerequisite: Physics I) AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism (prerequisite: Physics I)

17. Class III Math Options Geometry Advanced Geometry

18. Mr. Jim Montague Program Director Guidance & Support Services

19. college admission criteria Special talents andskills Application questions / essays Grade point average Personal interview Activities outside the classroom Intended major Admission test results Grades Courses taken Teacher recommendation Counselor recommendation

21. Class I Class II Class III Class IV

22. Class IV Class III Class II Class I

23. Class I Class II Class III Class IV

24. Class IV Class III Class II Class I

25. Meet with your Guidance Counselor as early as possible. Choose courses with an eye to college admission requirements…… • 3 years of science for all and • 4 or more for others. • Make your final high school • years your best. • Take on challenges that are • reasonable – don’t overdo it.

26. Maintaining good health, both emotional and physical, is critical. • Stress management is important. • Getting adequate sleep is too. • Effective time management is • a skill that must be developed. • If you need help, see your • Guidance Counselor.

27. reminders • Pay attention to the Daily Bulletin. • Ask questions at any time. • Visit the website (www.bls.org).g • Keep an eye on your attendance and tardiness. • Avoid discipline problems.