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Bow High School

2014-2015 Program of Studies and Course Selection February 4 , 2014. Bow High School. Administrative Team. John House-Myers, Principal Linda Frost , Assistant Principal Colleen DesRuisseaux , Director of School Counseling Don Gage , Dean of Math, Science, Technology & Business

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  1. 2014-2015 Program of Studies and Course Selection February 4, 2014 Bow High School

  2. Administrative Team • John House-Myers, Principal • Linda Frost, Assistant Principal • Colleen DesRuisseaux, Director of School Counseling • Don Gage, Dean of Math, Science, Technology & Business • Jacqueline Coe, Dean of Humanities

  3. Mission The mission of our school community is to develop knowledgeable, inquiring and caring young people who become confident life long learners.

  4. EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING • Students will embrace responsibility for their education by challenging themselves to take risks. • Students will effectively analyze and synthesize information from diverse sources. • Students will be confident and effective communicators through written, verbal, digital and creative expression. • Students will exhibit mastery application of problem solving and critical thinking skills. • Students will demonstrate collaborative and adaptive capabilities. • Students will show evidence of personal, social, civic and global responsibility.

  5. Principles on which the curriculum was built 1. Interdisciplinary - the curriculum will allow students to see the connection between areas of study. 2. Active Learning - the curriculum will require students to be actively involved in their education. 3. Relevance - the curriculum will show students how what they learn in school relates to life in the “real world.” 4. High Standards - students in all classes will be held to high standards of performance and effort.

  6. Tonight’s Meeting • Graduation Requirements • Course Registration Process • Important Dates

  7. BHS Graduation Requirements • Humanities – includes English, 8 credits Social Studies, Fine and Performing Arts ( minimum requirements: 4 English, 2.5 Social Studies) • Math, Science, 8 credits Technology and Business (minimum requirements: 3 credits of Mathematics, 2 credits of Science)

  8. BHS Graduation RequirementsContinued • B.E.S.T. (Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow) 2.5 credits includes a 2.5 year program of : Physical Education, Health/Wellness, Social Development, Nutrition. • Electives 5.5 credits Total24 credits

  9. BHS Graduation RequirementsContinued • Senior Project/Presentation - All students must successfully complete and present a senior project in order to graduate from Bow High School. • Digital Portfolio – demonstrates the proficient, ethical, and responsible use of 21st century tools within the context of core subjects and will include examples of student work and reflections about his/her progress.

  10. BHS Graduation Requirements Continued • Career Exploration Requirement - 20 hours minimum (to be completed during their four years at Bow High School). • Community Service - 20 hours minimum (to be completed during their four years at Bow High School).

  11. Course Registration Worksheet

  12. Course Selection Process • Distribution of Program of Studies and course registration materials • Parent Information Night (you are here) • Consultation between parents and current teachers • Consultation with BHS counselors (9th,10th, 11th) • Eighth graders hand in course selection sheets to homeroom teacher on Monday, Feb. 17 • Build Master Schedule • Distribution of preliminary schedules (June ‘14) • Distribution of final schedules ( First day of school ‘14)

  13. Required Courses • Freshmen must select: • Studies in the Humanities 2 cr. • IST I 1 cr. • BEST 9 1 cr. • Math (teacher’s rec.) 1 cr. • Electives 1 to 3 cr. Typical load = 6 to 8 cr. • We suggest students have 7 credits and one free period. • Students may not sign up for more than eight (8) credits total.

  14. Important Dates Course selection worksheets must include parent and student signature and at least 3 alternate electives. Sheets are due: For BMS 8th graders - To homeroom teacher by Monday, Feb. 17 For MVMS 8th graders–Mailed to BHS Guidance by Monday Feb. 17

  15. Modified Block Schedule TEAM Courses Off TEAM Courses Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Period 1 Period 1 Period 2 Period 1 Period 2 Period 2 Period 3 Period 3 Period 4 Period 3 Period 4 Period 4 Period 5 Period 5 Period 6 Period 5 Period 6 Period 6 Period 7 Period 7 Period 8 Period 7 Period 8 Period 8

  16. Typical Four Year Plan Grd. 9 Grd. 10 Grd. 11 Grd. 12 Studies in Hum. Am Studies World Studies Senior Seminar English elec. IST 9 IST 10 Sci. Elective Sci. Elective BEST 9 BEST 10 BEST 11 Elective Math Math Math Math W.L. W.L. W.L. Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

  17. Concurrent Enrollment • College classes in high school • Adjunct College Faculty teaching courses • Credit is awarded on college transcript from cooperating college or university • Credits are portable • Offering 56 College Credits through 17 courses.

  18. Concurrent EnrollmentCollege Courses in the High School 4 Credit Courses • Advanced Engineering Design • Digital Electronics • Advanced Engineering • AP Calculus • College Composition 3 Credit Courses • Intro. To Hospitality & Tourism • Advanced Music • AP Macroeconomics • Intro to Sports Management • Team Sports & Society • Accounting • Business • Marketing • Finance II • Public Presentation • AP US History (two 3 credit courses)

  19. Math, Science, Technology, Business Don Gage – Dean of Math, Science, Technology, and Business

  20. Integrated Algebra I Integrated Geometry Mathematical Modeling Integrated Algebra II Pre Calculus Calculus AP Calculus Probability and Statistics Foundations of Math Math Courses 3 credits of Mathematics are required for graduation

  21. Integrated Math Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Integrated Algebra I Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra 2 Pre-calculus, Math Modeling Probability & Statistics AP Calculus, Calculus, Math Modeling or Probability & Statistics Integrated Geometry Integrated Algebra 2 Pre-Calc Integrated Geometry AP Calculus, Calculus, Math Modeling or Probability and Statistics Pre-Calc

  22. Integrated Science & Technology 9 Integrated Science & Technology 10 Chemistry AP Chemistry Physics AP Physics AP Biology Human Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Biotechnology I & II Science Courses 2 credits of Science are required for graduation – IST 9 and IST 10.

  23. Computer Courses Classes for students who wish to expand their knowledge of computers include: (Asterisk indicates ICT credit) • Computer Applications • Business Computer Applications • Advanced Computer Applications • Programming in C++ • AP Computer Science • Interactive Virtual Environments –Intro to Gaming These classes fulfill MST Requirements

  24. Business Applications Courses • Accounting (fulfills math credit) • Business • International Business • Personal Finance & Investing • Finance II • Marketing • AP Macroeconomics • Macroeconomics • Yearbook • Intro to the Hospitality & Tourism Industry

  25. Internships • A semester-long elective which offers an experiential learning opportunity in an approved business, government agency, or non-profit agency. (.5 credit)

  26. Sample Internships • Grappone Automotive • Arch Equipment & Truck, LCC • Strings & Things Music • SHA Improving Earth • Lincoln Financial • NH Lodging & Restaurant Association • CATCH Neighborhood Housing • NHTI • Nobis Engineering • NH Fish and Game • Absolute Computer Options • Northeast Performance • NH Dept. of Transportation – IT, Aeronautics • Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Services • NH Fisher Cats • Everett Sports

  27. Project Lead The Way • Engineering Design • Advanced Engineering • Engineering Principles • Advanced Engineering Principles • Digital Electronics

  28. Jacqueline Coe– Dean of Humanities

  29. Humanities Requirements for Freshmen • Freshmen are required to take a 2 credit course called Studies in the Humanities • Studies in the Humanities is a team-taught, interdisciplinary course which will combine areas of English, Social Studies, and the Fine and Performing Arts.

  30. Humanities: World Languages • Freshmen may choose to take any of the following world languages: • Spanish I or II • Chinese I or II • French II • Latin I

  31. Creative Writing Blended Creative Writing College Composition Media Studies Poetry Workshop Public Presentations Film Critique Science Fiction/Fantasy Classical Mythology Contemporary Fiction Food & Literature Art & Writing 20th Century European History Psychology Child Psychology Sociology Law & Ethics Contemporary Issues Founding a Nation Civil War Cultural Geography Topics in History Humanities Electives • Freshmen may choose to take any of the following ½ credit Humanities electives: It is strongly recommended that students take at least one writing class while at BHS.

  32. Humanities Visual Arts Electives • Freshmen may choose to take any of the following ½ credit Fine Arts electives: • Studio Art • Drawing & Painting • Jewelry • Photography • Pottery • Sculpture • MAKE • Filmmaking • Art Talk

  33. Humanities Performing Arts Electives • Concert Band • Concert Choir • Music Theory • Guitar • Piano • History of Rockin’ Roll • Advanced Musi • Acting Workshop • Technical Theatre • Movement & Dance • Instrumental Music Lessons • String Orchestra (meets Wednesday nights) Freshmen may choose to take any of the following performing arts electives:

  34. B.E.S.T.(Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow) • B.E.S.T. is a required 2.5 year integrated Health, Wellness, Physical Education, and Career Exploration curriculum. • B.E.S.T. fulfills the state requirements for Health and Physical Education. • The goal of the B.E.S.T. program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle into adulthood.

  35. B.E.S.T.(Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow) The integrated “active” components of B.E.S.T. are: • Team Sport Activities (Basketball, Flag Football, etc.) • Adventure Based Education (Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Initiative Games) • Individual/Dual Sports (Fishing, Tennis, etc.) • Personal Fitness (Strength Training, Yoga, Aerobics)

  36. B.E.S.T.(Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow) Health/Wellness Components of B.E.S.T.: • Grade 9 Personal Planning and Goal-setting Basic First Aid/CPR Certification Understanding Bullying Laws/Rules/Impact • Grade 10 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Anatomy, Physiology, and Human Sexuality • Grade 11 (.5 credit) Nutrition Components of Physical Fitness/Planning Post Secondary Planning

  37. B.E.S.T. Electives • Team Sports and Society • Intro to Sports Management • Individual Fitness and Health • Contemporary Issues in Health & Wellness • B.E.S.T. 12

  38. Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Science classes include: • Introduction to Foods • Creative Cooking • Interior Design • Child Development

  39. Co-Curricular Activities • Athletics • Performing Arts • Clubs and Activities

  40. Athletics Fall Cross Country(B&G) Field Hockey Football Golf (B&G) Soccer (B&G) Spirit Bass Fishing (B&G) Winter Basketball (B&G) Skiing,Alpine(B&G) Skiing,Nordic(B&G) Ice Hockey Swimming (B&G) Wrestling Indoor Track (B&G) Unified Basketball (B& G) Spring Baseball Lacrosse (B&G) Softball Track & Field(B&G) Tennis (B&G)

  41. Athletics Physicals - Student athletes must have a physical examination by a physician certifying that they can participate in interscholastic athletics after February 1st of their 8th grade year to participate in BHS Athletics.

  42. AthleticsJim Kaufman, Athletic Director Meeting for 8th Grade Students and Parents regarding Bow High School Athletics April 2, 2014 7 p.m. Bow High School Auditorium

  43. The Performing Arts Concert Band String Ensemble Jazz Band Choir Drama Pep & Marching Band Theatre

  44. Clubs and Activities Student Senate Drama Spanish Club Granite State Challenge Interact Grilling Club French Club Environmental Club Gaming Club Peer Outreach Class Government National Honor Society Math Team Literary Magazine Snowboarding Ping Pong Club Hood and Jesses Newspaper Club Youth & Government Garden Club Latin Club Young Democrats/Republicans Life is Beautiful Club Color Guard Machinimation Club Venturing Club

  45. Thank You for Coming

  46. If you have any questions, call the BHS Guidance Office at 228-2210 or email the counselors at cdesruisseaux@bownet.org (A - Col) mhoberman@bownet.org (Com-Mas) jfarese@bownet.org (Mat-Z) Please refer to www.bownet.org/bhs for additional information

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