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Benson Polytechnic High School A place to engineer your future

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

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Benson Polytechnic High School A place to engineer your future

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

  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. 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. 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. Many Benson students take more science and math. 9th10th 11th 12thEnglish English English English Biology Chemistry 3rd Science 4th Science? Math Math Math 4th 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 !

  6. Typical Day (s) <8:15 am <9:50 am Day ends <3:15 pm

  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. What About Credits From Eight Grade? Spanish Amy Slaughter – Mathematics It is very important to be READY CCSS ! Proficiency grading

  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 Sign Up Tonight To Show Your Interest! Spring Sports: Baseball, Softball, Mens and Womens Tennis, Track.

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

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

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