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Azure HouseHousemaster: (508) 580-7431Assistant Housemaster: (508) 580-7056Guidance Office: (508) 580-7435

Green HouseHousemaster: (508) 580-7411Assistant Housemaster: (508) 580-7051Guidance Office: (508) 580-7415

Red HouseHousemaster: (508) 580-7421Assistant Housemaster: (508) 580-7054Guidance Office: (508) 580-7425

Yellow HouseHousemaster: (508) 894-4400Assistant Housemaster: (508) 894-4403Guidance Office: (508) 894-4405

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

Brockton Public SchoolsSuperintendent’s Office: (508) 580-7511

www.brocktonpublicschools.comwww.brocktonpublicschools.comPLANNING FOR SUCCESS

© 2006 Brockton Public Schools

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PROJECT DIPLOMA: Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION

• Introduction to Project Diploma ................................................. 3• RoadMaptoSuccess ................................................................... 4• AcedemicProfile:BrocktonHighSchool ................................. 6

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS1 BrocktonHighSchoolCourseSelection .................................. 8

A. Credits for promotionsB. Semesters and credits currently requiredC. MCASD. Four year college admission requirementsE. Two year college or technical school, or military enlistment

2 HowDoIDoIt?/AcademicConsiderations ............................. 9A. General TipsB. School Support ServicesC. Future Course Selection and Goals for the Following YearD. Co-Curricular InvolvementE. Volunteer Activities

FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS1 FreshmanCourseOfferings/Requirements ................................ 102 Assessments ................................................................................... 103 FuturePlanning ............................................................................... 10

A. Bridges©B. Planning Ahead

SOPHOMORE REQUIREMENTS1 SophomoreCourseOfferings/Requirements ............................. 112 Assessments ................................................................................... 11

A. MCASB. Standardized Tests

3 FuturePlanning ............................................................................... 13A. Bridges©

B. Planning Ahead

JUNIOR REQUIREMENTS1 JuniorCourseOfferings/Requirements ......................................142 Assessments ...................................................................................15


3 FuturePlanning ............................................................................... 15A. Bridges©B. Planning Ahead

SENIOR REQUIREMENTS1 SeniorCourseOfferings/Requirements ..................................... 162 Assessments ................................................................................... 16


3 FuturePlanning ............................................................................... 17A. Bridges©

B. Planning Ahead

Additional Opportunities1 Business,Technology,andCareerEducation ........................... 182 TransitionalBilingualEducation ................................................. 203 SummerSchoolEducation ........................................................... 21

COMMUNITY RESOURCES ............................................................................ 22

APPENDICES ....................................................................................................... 26

Worksheets ...................................................................................................... 43

ENCLOSURES ..........................................................................................CareerPlaninsert

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Welcome to Project Diploma, designed to help Brockton’s high school students plan for success in high school and beyond. This guide will walk our students, their families, and interested community members through local and state requirements for getting a high school diploma from Brockton High School, while simultaneously helping students get ready for college and careers. It presents concrete information about each year at Brockton High, related testing requirements, including the MCAS and SAT’s, and much more.

The information herein provided is meant to be utilized by not only students, but particularly their parents and interested community members. This guide assists students attain their high school diplomas with success, aspire for a college education, and become functional and contributing citizens of the community. As a result, parents and interested family members are urged to inform themselves with the contents of this planning tool and work alongside the student to support them in their pursuit of excellence. Community resources abound that can also be referred to for further assistance and support.

We especially direct your attention to the worksheets at the back, and our new Career Advisement Plan, designed as a working pull out tool. We also invite use by our students (and parents) of an interesting and very engag-ing web site called Bridges, which will help them take full advantage of the Internet as a tool for their success in high school. Students should consult with their guidance counselor about access to this program.

As a last note, we thank the Massachusetts Department of Education for offering grant funding through its Col-laborative Success Plan initiative so that this guide could be created. With that funding the Brockton High School Guidance Department and its Planning Tool Development team were able to dedicate the time and energy required to create the contents of this guide. We also thank Com-munities and Schools for Success (CS2), a youth initiative of the Commonwealth Corporation, for its leadership of this project and its technical assistance. Thanks also to the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board for its role in the development of the community resources section of the guide.


Introduction to Project Diploma

Introduction to Project Diploma

The Brockton Public School system welcomes educational use of these materials by other schools interested in creating their own similar documents, requesting only a written acknowledgement in any new materials that are copied in whole or part from these materials.

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Take Freshman Required courses at the most difficult

level you can handle.

Get to know your school: explore sports and activities, join clubs, become involved

Strive to pass all classes with good grades

and stay involved.

Look into volunteer work and community service.

Log back onto Bridges. Do the Interest Profiler in

Choices Planner©. Follow the directions on the

Planning Tool Outline for Sophomores.

Register for the PSAT’s (Offered only once in

October).

9GRADE

10GRADE

Log onto Bridges© Explore. Follow directions on

Planning Tool Assistance for Freshmen.

Stay in the most difficult classes you

can handle.

Consider leadership roles in your clubs and

activities.

11GRADE

Focus on preparing for MCAS in and out of class. The

higher your score, the better your chances of earning free tuition at a

state college/university.

YIELD


and stay involved.

Planning on going to a 4-yr. college and in Advanced

Classes? Think about taking the PSAT’s, see the Assessments section of

the Sophomore Planning Tools Outline.

Continue to take courses at the most difficult level you

can handle, especially if college bound.

Welcome Juniors! You’re halfway through!!

TaketheMCAS,GOOD LUCK!

GetMCAS results.


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Continue to be an active member of clubs and activities

and take leadership roles.

Log back onto Bridges©. Do activities in the Work and Learn sections suggested in the Planning

Tool Outline for Juniors.

Develop a list of colleges of interest and

start to visit them.

HOORAY!! Welcome to Senior year! WOW!!

Take a full, challenging senior year course load.

Work hard to get good grades. Colleges look closely at 1st

term report cards.

Send out applications with the help of you guidance counselor. Complete the Financial Aid

applications. Be sure to attend Financial Aid Night at B.H.S.

along with your parents.


and stay involved.

Register for Oct./Nov. SAT’s. Make sure scores are sent to the

colleges you are applying to.

Take the retest(s) for the sections you did not pass.

Good luck!!

YIELD

For those who did not pass. Take in-school MCAS

support classes.Take advantage of

after school, night school, and Massasoit support services.

In late February, as long as you have applied to college, you can

pick up the local scholarship book – be sure you do this!!

12GRADE

4-yr. college-bound: take May or June SAT’s.

Keep up attendance and grades. This will be very important in the future.

Still dealing with MCAS? Don’t give up. Keep up attendance. Keep up grades.

Update the Student Success Plan. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR HELP.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!AND GOOD LUCK!!!!YOUDIDIT!!!!!

Maintain good grades to the end. Colleges will request

your final transcript. Make your final decision about what college you will be

attending. Be sure to send your deposit check on time to

secure your spot.

Once you have passed, Congratulations!!

PASSWITHCARE

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Academic Profile: Brockton High school

ACADEMIC PROFILE BROCKTON HIGH SCHOOL 470 Forest Avenue Brockton, Massachusetts 02301 TEL (508) 580-7633 FAX (508) 580-7600

1. Basan N. Nembirkow ......Superintendent 2. Dr. Susan E. Szachowicz ..Principal 3. Maria E. LeFort ...............Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction 4. Catherine A. Leger ..........Department Head of Guidance and Registrar Tel. (508) 580-7477 Fax (508) 580-7499

School CEEB Code Number: 220435 Enrollment: 4000+ students School Year: 2 semesters/4 terms Accreditation: New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges

Brockton High School is a large, comprehensive public institution, grades 9-12, with an enrollment of over 4,000 students. The student population is ethnically, racially, culturally and linguistically diverse, with 30 different languages represented. Programs available to meet the needs of our diverse student population include: English as a Second Language; Transitional Bilingual Education for Haitian, Cape Verdean, and Spanish speaking students; International Baccalaureate Program; Virtual High School; Freshman Academy; Academic Success Programs; Occupational Education and Technology; School to Work; Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC); Bank Training and Finance Program; Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA); Project Grads for teen parents; and nationally recognized programs in Drama, Art, and Music. It is the only high school in the Commonwealth to have its own building dedicated exclusively to the Fine Arts.

Community Brockton is a large urban center located approximately 20 miles south of Boston, with convenient access to the metro area via the commuter rail line. The city’s population is approximately 95,000 with a median income of $32,000. While the major industry lies in the area of health services, the city is home to a number of small to medium sized businesses. The City of Brockton employs over 3,000 municipal workers. The school district includes thirteen elementary, five junior high and middle schools, one traditional, two alternative, and one charter high schools.

Graduation Requirements Students must earn at least 95 credits to graduate. The credits must include: English: ....................21Social Studies: .........15 (Must include U.S. History) Mathematics: ...........15Science: ....................12Health: ......................3Phys. Ed. ...................4.5Electives: ..................24.5

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Academic Profile: Brockton High school

Instructional Levels .........Credits(Modified Block Schedule/6 day cycle)

Advanced Placement (AP) Full- Year - Everyday ................................ 6 creditsAdvanced (A) Full- Year - 3 Days/Cycle .......................... 3 creditsCollege Preparatory (CP) One Semester - Everyday ......................... 3 creditsAcademic Prep (P) One Semester - 3 Days/Cycle .................. 1.5 credits APCoursesoffered: English Language and Composition; American History; European History; Calculus; Biology; Physics; Studio Art; Foreign Language VirtualHighSchool CoursesInternationalBaccalaureateProgram

Brockton High School has met the Time and Learning Requirements of the state by expanding class periods to 66-minute blocks. A semester course that meets daily fully complies with both the instructional time required by the state and the number of credits required by the Carnegie Unit System.

Class Rank and Grading System Advanced Level (A)....................................................... 7.0 (A+) - 3.2 (D-) College Preparatory (CP) .............................................. 6.0 (A+) - 2.2 (D-) Academic Preparatory (AP) .......................................... 5.0 (A+) - 1.2 (D-) ThelowestpassinggradeisD-. Class rank is completed at the end of each year and each term for seniors. Major subjects only on a weighted scale of 7.0.

Advanced Level at Brockton High School is equivalent to Honors Level at other institutions.

In Advanced Placement courses, the number of quality points are raised by 1.0. Quality point factors are used in the calculation of each student’s Grade Point Average and Rank in Class.

Post Secondary Statistics Classof: 2002 2003 2004 2005 20064-yr. College 43% 44% 44% 47% 43%2-yr. College 34% 32% 31% 30% 37% Total: 77% 76% 75% 77% 80%

Institutes of Higher Education Accepting Brockton High School Students American International College / Amherst College / Arizona State University / Babson College / Bentley College / Berklee College of Music / Boston College / Boston University / Bowdoin College / Bran-deis University / Bridgewater State College / Brown University / Bryn Mawr / Carnegie Mellon University / Clark University / Clemson University / Columbia University / Connecticut College / DePaul University / Emerson College / George Washington University / Georgetown University / Hampton University / Harvard University / Hofstra University / Ithaca College / Johns Hopkins University / M.I.T. / Mount Holyoke College / Mount Ida College / New York University / Northeastern University / Oberlin / Pace University / Princeton University / Providence College / Rensselaer Polytechnic University / Rhode Island School of Design / Rochester Institute of Technology / Salem State College / Skidmore / Smith College / Springfield College / Stanford University / Stonehill College / Syracuse University / Temple University / Tufts University / Tulane University / Tuskegee University / University of Alabama / University of Chicago / University of Connecticut / University of Massachusetts Amherst / University of Massachusetts Boston / University of Massachusetts Dartmouth / University of Massachusetts Lowell / University of Miami / University of New Hampshire / University of Pennsylvania / University of Rhode Island / University of Southern California / University of Vermont / Wellesley College / Wesleyan University / Wheaton College / Worcester Polytechnic Institute / Yale University

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

A.Creditsearnedforpromotion:• FromFreshmantoSophomoreyear:21• FromSophmoretoJunioryear:43• FromJuniortoSenioryear:66• Minimumtotalforgraduation:95credits

B.Semestersandcreditscurrently requiredforgraduationin:

• English: 7 semesters (21 credits)• Mathematics: 5 semesters (15 cr.)• SocialScience: 5 semesters, including US History (15 cr.)• Science:4semesters (12 cr.)• PhysicalEducation: 3 semesters (4.5 cr.)• Health: 1 semester (3 cr.)• Electives: (24.5 cr.) (See APPENDIX I)

1C.MCAS(MassachusettsComprehensive AssessmentSystem)requirements:

• EnglishLanguageArts• Mathematics• Science (beginning with class of 2010)

D.Fouryearcollegeadmissionrequirements (collegepreparatoryoradvancedlevels):

• 4unitsofEnglish• Atleast3unitsofMathematics,includingAlgebraI,II,

and Geometry• 3unitsofScience,including2laboratorysciences

(Biology and Chemistry are strongly recommended)• 3unitsofSocialScience,includingUSHistory• Atleast2yearsofoneforeignlanguage;

more is better

E.Twoyearcollegeortechnicalschool, ormilitaryenlistment:

• classesatanyacademiclevel

Brockton High School Course Selection

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

2A.GeneralTips:1.StudentSelf-Assessment: Get to know yourself. Fill in the Student Self-Assessment Worksheet#1. Use it to help guide you in becoming a bet-ter student along your high school path.

2.Homework:• Doitandturnitin!• Spendatleastahalfhourpersubjecteachnight.• Don’tunderstandit?Tryit!Donotgiveup.• Gethelpfromyourteacher.• UtilizevariousInternetHomeworkHelpWebsites

(See APPENDIX II)

Did You Know?- Of students who do less than 3 hours of homework per week, only 16% earn a 4 year college degree... For students who do more than 10 hours of homework per week, over 50% will earn a 4 year college degree!

3. Notes/Notebooks:• Keepabinderforeachclassforclassnotes,handouts,etc.• Takeasmanynotesasyoucaninclasswithabbreviated

words.• Reviewnoteseverynightandhighlightimportantpoints.

(See APPENDIX III)

4.Test-takingstrategies:• Review notes and textbook chapters, or class guides.• Studyatleastthreenightsinadvanceofatest.

(See APPENDIX IV)

5.Timemanagement:• Createadaily/weeklyschedule.• Learntoprioritizetasksandresponsibilities.

(See APPENDIX V) (See WORKSHEET#2)

B.SchoolSupportServices:• Afterschoolsessionswithteachertorecieveextrahelpand

make up work.• AccessCenterprovidespeertutoringinG128during

Directed Academic (DA) periods. See your guidance counselor.

• MCASsupportisavailableafterschool(alsoopento 9th graders) and during the summer months. You should inquire with your guidance counselor.

• Mentoringprogram for students on Individualized Education Plans (IEP), in R331, provides extra help sessions.

• WeeklyReports are available in the guidance offices to inform you on a weekly basis of how you are doing. (See APPENDIX VI)

• ProgressReports are distributed to students four times per academic year, halfway through each term and help you see where you stand academically. (See APPENDIX VII)

• ReportCards are handed out to students at the end of term 1, 2, 3. Final report cards are mailed home. (See APPENDIX VIII).

• Automatedphonemessagesfrom the school to home are made periodically with important updates.

C.FutureCourseSelectionand GoalsfortheFollowingYear

1. Classes for the next academic year are selected in March of every year.

2. Course selection is dictated by the academic level you are in, the grade achievement policy of the school and your particular interests or goals.

3. Academic levels at Brockton High School are: Advanced, College Preparatory, and Academic Preparatory, as well as Advanced Placement.

4. Parents/Guardians are mailed a letter listing all course selections. Families and students should carefully review this selection.

5. Four-year colleges require college preparatory or advanced classes.

6. Grade achievement policy of Brockton High determines what academic level you may go to:

• Corbetter–> stay at level• Moveuptoahigherlevel–> B or better, strong

academic qualities and habits, along with a teacher recommendation.

7. School policy dictates that students will not be able to drop or change any classes once the school year begins in September. (See APPENDIX IX)

D.Co-CurricularInvolvementJoinaclub!Thereisaplaceforeveryone!• AttendtheClubFairInSeptember/October,heldatthehigh

school to introduce to Freshmen Students all the existing clubs and what their goals and activities are.

• StartFreshmanyearandplanonstayingwithaclubforafew years, for it will reveal dedication and full interest and commitment on your part to either a college admission of-ficer or an employer. Do not jump around year after year.

• Co-Curricularinvolvementnotonlygivesyoutheopportunityto be involved in a community event, but also provides a rich experience that will help you develop as a citizen and establish a personal belief system that can accompany you throughout life.

• Makethebestofyourinvolvementinaclub.Takealeader-ship role, run for an office either for a club or for your class.

(See APPENDIX X to get a partial listing of clubs and activities available)

E.Volunteeractivities/CommunityService• Collegeslovetoseethatayouhavevolunteeredyourtime

to a community event or charitable cause.• Checkwithyourguidancecounselor,localchurches,com-

munity organizations, City Hall, the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, etc. (See APPENDIX Xl) (See Worksheet#3 to start tracking your co-curricular involvement).

F.SummerActivites• Findaninterestingactivityforeachsummer,whetheritisa

paid job or a volunteer opportunity.• Forjuniors,investigatewhetherBHS’sSummerofWorkand

Learning has openings.

How Do I Do It? : Academic Considerations

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Freshman year course offeringsRequirementsatanyacademiclevel:• FreshmanEnglish• AlgebraI (or Advanced Geometry)• FreshmanSocialScience• EarthScience (or Advanced Biology)• PhysicalEducation• Otherelectives (if there is room)• ForeignLanguage (only at CP or Advanced levels)• CoursesofferedforEnglishLanguageLearners are listed on page 20

AssessmentsDowellonyourclassestopreparefortheMCAS!! MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) is required of all 10th grade students with the goal of passing with a PROFICIENT score in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The skills and knowledge demonstrated by passing the MCAS also help with the SAT’s (Scholastic Aptitude Tests), an admission requirement for most colleges and universities, which also tests English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Future PlanningA.Bridges©program: Choices Explorer takes you through a series of assessments and inventories that help you explore and discover your work and school options as you get ready for life after high school. It is divided into twosections:WORKandLEARN. WORK: There are 14 interest-based career zones for you to explore, as well as a School Subject Zone where you may access a list of careers based on your favorite subject.

LEARN: Matches interests and career goals to courses and programs and provides a wealth of homework helpers and related websites and helpful everyday tips for academic success.

PORTFOLIO:you can save all the information generated by completing the program inventories, assessments, and surveys. You may refer to this portfolio at any time and alter whatever information you feel is unneces-sary, obsolete, or outdated.

B.PlanningAhead:

UtilizeWorksheet#4toplanfornextyear’scourses.

*go to www.bridges.com

Freshman requirements

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Sophomore year course offeringsRequirementsatanyacademiclevel:• SophomoreEnglish• GeometryorAlgebraII• BiologyorChemistry• UnitedStatesHistoryII• CoursesofferedforEnglishLanguageLearners are listed on page 20

Assessments:A major assessment for every sophomore is the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System). Below are questions that 10th graders typically have about this important exam. Sophomores should read the information here very carefully:

Sophomore Requirements

A. What is MCAS? • MCASstandsforMassachusettsComprehensiveAssessmentSystem.• Itisatestdesignedtomeasuretheproficiencyofstudents,schoolsand

districts required by the state, and in key content areas.

DoIhavetotakethistest?Isthereawaynottotakeit?• YounotonlyhavetotaketheMCAS,butisimportantthatyouearna

score in theproficientrange. You must pass the MCAS if you want to be eligible for a high school diploma.

• TheMCAStestsallpublicschoolstudentsacrossMassachusetts,including students with disabilities and students with limited English proficiency.

• TherearefourlevelsofperformanceontheMCAS:Failing,NeedsImprovement, Proficient, and Advanced.

• Studentsmayreceivetuitionscholarshipsforstatecollegesanduniver-sities based on MCAS scores.

WhathappensifIdonotpasstheMCAS?• YouwilltaketheMCASinyoursophomoreyear.• Ifyoudonotpassthetest,youwilltakeanMCASRe-Test.• Youcantakeasmanyre-testsasnecessary.• Youhavetoretakeonlythesectionorsectionsyouhave

not passed. WhathappensifbytheendofmysenioryearIhaven’t passedtheMCAS?It is doubtful that will happen if you follow these suggestions :• Maintain95%attendancerecord.• Attendclasses.• Maintaingoodgrades.• Study,study,study.Askyourteacherforextrahelp.Askyour

guidance counselor about other support services available to you. Let your counselor know about difficulties in a class as soon as they arise.

MoreSuggestions• AskyourguidancecounseloraboutafterschoolornightschoolMCAS classes. Register and attend. Some classes are free of charge.• Doyourhomeworkandclasswork.

WhatifIhavedoneallofthisbutIstillhavenotpassed theMCAS?• ThefirsttimeyoufailoneormoresectionsoftheMCAS,your

guidance counselor will sit with you and generate an “Individual Student Success Plan”.

• Thisplanwillincludeyourtestandre-testscoresandyoureffortstoimprove your scores, such as the use of the MCAS support services offered by the school including MCAS classes and MCAS tutoring.

(See APPENDIX XII).• TheISSPisdesignedtoensurethatyoulearnaboutandtakeadvantage

of all supports offered by the school to help you gain the skills you need to pass the MCAS. It also helps in case you end up using the MCAS appeal process.

WhydoIneedanIndividualStudentSuccessPlan?The Department of Education (DOE) has established an MCAS appeal sys-tem. To be considered for an appeal you must fulfill the following criteria:• Takethetestatleastthreetimes• Score216atleastonce(sofar220isthepassingscore)• Maintainaminimumof95%attendance• Usethesupportservicesofferedbytheschoolinordertoimproveyour

scores. -These will be reflected in your ISSP• Achievecontentareagradesintestedareasthatindicatethatyou

perform at the same level as other students that have taken the same sequence of courses and have passed the MCAS . This is done through a very complex statistical calculation, but it basically means getting good grades on your part.

HowdoIrequestanappealandwhendoIdoit?• Ifyoutakecareofyourgrades,yourattendance,andusetheMCAS

support services, the principal and the MCAS team will take care of it for you.

• ThereisanMCASteamheadedbyourprincipalthatiscontinuouslyworking on appeals. This team puts the necessary documentation together for an appeal to be requested. REMEMBER,youwillbeeligibleforanappealonlyifyoutakecareofattendance,grades,anduseMCASsupportservicesofferedbytheschool.

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MstandsforMinimum:

Although you need to take the MCAS three times and score a 216 at least once, keep in mind that you should really strive for a score in the proficient range.

CstandsforCourseWork:

In order to earn a score in the pro-ficient range, you need to give your best effort in: class work, homework and tests.

AstandsforAttendance:

Remember, you are required to have 95 percent attendance to be eligible for an appeal. The better your atten-dance, the better your chances of getting a proficient score.

SstandsforSupportServices:

The Department of Education wants to see that you have done everything in your power to pass the MCAS. These efforts must be documented. Additionally, if you take advan-tage of all of the support services, you will increase your chances of earning a proficient score.

B. Standardized Tests- PSATAnother important assessment that can be taken in the sophomore year is the PSAT or Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. The PSAT is composed of (3) sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Sophomores who have taken advanced freshmen English and who are currently taking advanced sophomore English would be well qualified to test in the area of Critical Reading as well as in the area of Writing. Likewise those students who have taken advanced Geometry and who are currently taking advanced Algebra II would be prepared to test in the area of Math. See your guid-ance counselor in the fall of your sophomore year if you are interested in registering for the PSAT/NMSQT.

Sophomores who are taking advanced classes in major subjects such as English and Math and who are ranked in the top one hundred of their class should consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall. PSAT/NMSQT stands PreliminaryScholasticAptitudeTest/NationalMerit ScholarshipQualifyingTest. The PSAT/NMSQTis administered by the College Board and is described as a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test (Scholastic Aptitude Test). Scores for each category range from 20 to 80. There is no passing or fail-ing score for the PSAT.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:• criticalreadingskills• mathproblem-solvingskills• writingskills AccordingtotheCollegeBoard©themostcommon reasonsfortakingthistestare:• toreceivefeedbackonyourstrengthsandweaknessesonskills

necessary for college study. This can then help you to focus on those areas that could benefit you most from additional study or practice.

• toseehowyourperformanceonanadmissionstestmightcompare with that of others applying to college.

• toenterthecompetitionforscholarshipsfromtheNationalMerit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11).

• tohelppreparefortheSAT.Youwillbecomefamiliarwiththekinds of questions and exact directions you will see on the SAT.

• toreceiveinformationfromcollegeswhenyoucheck“yes”to Student Search Service.

More information can be obtained on the collegeboard.com website.

RemembertheMCASFormula:

Andremember...• YouwillneedtopasstheMCASinordertoreceiveahighschooldiploma.• Collegesrequireahighschooldiploma. WhatifIdonotgettheappeal?WillIstillgraduate? • IfyouhavemetBrocktonHighSchoolrequirementsforgraduation,butyouhavenotpassedthe

MCAS, you can still participate in graduation exercises and you will receive a certificate of attain-ment, or instead of a high school diploma.

• Ifyoudonothaveahighschooldiploma,youmaynotbeabletoattendaMassachusettsCollegeorUniversity and you will not be eligible for financial aid.

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Sophomore Requirements (Continued)

Duringthesophomoreyearyoushouldbeexploringyourinterestsandthinkingaboutpossiblyconnectingthoseintereststopotentialcareers.AwonderfultoolistheBridges©ProgramwhichisofferedatBrocktonHighSchool.ByusingboththeChoicesExplorerandChoicesPlanneryoucanexploreoptionsviainterestinventories.Theseinterestscanthenbelinkedtoavastarrayofcareersineverypossiblearea.Oneofthefirststepsinvolvedinexploringcareersistofigureoutwhatinterestsyouhave.TheINTERESTPROFILERinChoicesPlannerisagreatplacetostart!Readonforstepbystepinstructions.

Access the Choices Planner program by going into www.bridges.com. BHS students should check with their counselor for the site ID and password. Once you get in click on Choices Planner. Sign into your portfolio.Ifyoudon’thaveaportfolio,clickon“createportfolio”.NextclickontheWORKtab.UndertheWORKtabyouwillseeInterestProfiler.Clickonthatandthenstartansweringthequestions. Onceyoureadaboutyourinterestsyoucanthenfindoutaboutwhichcareersmaybe appropriateforyoubyclickingon“Checkoutcareersmatchingyourinterests”.

B. Planning Ahead

Tostartgettingreadytoattendcollege,considerdoingthefollowing: • Takecoursesrecommendedforcollege-boundstudents• Makesurethatallcoursesmeethighstandards. • Takethestandardizedteststhatmostcollegesrequire.• Practiceindependentreadingandallowenoughtimeforstudying.• Participateinextracurricularactivities.• Trytogetsomeworkexperience.• Volunteerforcommunityservice. Seeworksheet#5toplanfornextyear’scourses.Also,continuetologyourextra-curricularactivitiesontheCo-curricularActivitiesWorksheet,worksheet#3.

Basedonmyresults,whatcareersmaybeofinteresttome? ___________________________

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JUNIOR YEAR

Requirements A.ENGLISH• Language and Composition B.SOCIALSCIENCE• Modern World History C.MATH• Pre-Calculus• Algebra 1• Geometry• Algebra 2• Math Review 1 and 2 D. SCIENCE • Physics • Chemistry• Human Physiology • Astronomy, Ecology, Geology, or Oceanography • Modern Science, Plant Growth and Animal Care,

Earth and Space Science E. LANGUAGE • French• Latin• Portuguese• Spanish F.HEALTH• StressManagement/Mind-BodyHealth• HealthEducationandNutrition• Healthinthe21stCentury• HealthEducationforWellnessandAthletes• HealthandPsychology• PeersHelpingPeers/ServiceLearning G.PHYSICALEDUCATION H.ELECTIVES Choose from Business, Art, Music, Technology Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, JROTC, and Instructional Resources

• CoursesofferedforEnglishLanguageLearners are listed on page 20

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A. Bridges Choices© plannerLog onto Bridges Choices© Planner (www.bridges.com) and continue to explore many work and learning areas of interest and add to your existing portfolio. (Remember to check with your guidance counselor for the Site I.D. and Password.) 1.IntheWORKSection• TaketheInterestProfileragaintomatchyourinterestareaswith

possible careers appropriate to your interests.• TaketheWorkValuesSortertomatchyourmostimportantwork

values to appropriate careers.• TaketheAbilitiesProfilertomatchyourstrongestabilitiesto

appropriate careers. 2.IntheLEARNSection• UsetheHighSchoolPlanningTipstochooseacareerpathand

explore courses recommended.• UsetheSchoolFindertogetinformationoncollegesincluding:

KeyFacts/Admissions/TuitionsandCosts/ProgramsOffered/Sports/Campus Life/Career Connect.

• UsetheScholarshipFindertogetinformationonscholarships.• UsetheCompareSchoolssectiontoseewhatthecollegesyou

are interested in have in common and how they are different.

B. Planning ahead 1.YourfinalyearatB.H.Sasaseniorisveryimportant!Colleges and employers want to see a very strong senioryearschedule!• Itshouldincludeatleastfourmajorsubjects(English,Social

Studies, Math, and Science) and in the case of four-yearcollege bound, a language.

• Takeelectivesofinteresttoyou.• Takeclassesatthemostdifficultlevelyoucanhandle. 2.Besuretokeepyourgradesup-allcolleges,and employerslookforsomeonewhowillbesuccessful intheirprogram. 3.Forthoseofyouplanningongoingtowork,goingintotheservice,orattendingatwo-yearcollege–besureyouhavemettherequirementsforgraduatingfromB.H.S. 4.Thosewhoareplanningonattendingafour-yearcollege• Besureyouwillhavemetthe4-yearcollegerequirementsmen-

tioned in the introduction on p.8.• Begintodevelopalistofcollegesofinteresttoyou.• Contactthecollegesandaskthemtosendyouinformation.• Begintovisitcollegesofinteresttoyou.Trytovisitwhileeach

college is in session so that you can get a feel for the campus and the students who attend the school.

• SeeAPPENDIX XII for helpful hints from the College Board.

5.InvestigatecreativeopportunitiesforthesummerbeforeSenioryeartoenhanceyourresume!

Future planning

JUNIOR YEAR (Continued)

A. MCAS In the Fall of Junior Year you will receive the results of the MCAS,IfyoupassedtheMCAS–Congratulations!If you did not pass some or all of the sections, there are MANY

things you can do to get ready for the RETEST. • PlacementinEnglishand/orMathReviewclassesthatwillhelp

you become more successful on the retest.• Youwillbeassignedtotutorialclassesduringtheschoolday.• MCAStutoringclassesafterschoolatB.H.S.• MCAStutoringavailableatB.H.S.NightSchool.• TutoringavailableatMassasoitCommunityCollege.

B. standardized tests1.PSAT’sPracticeSAT’s–For4-yearcollegeboundOffered only 1 time per year the 3rd week in October. •Ifyouarethinkingabouta4-yearcollege–Takethistest!•Resultsdonotgotocolleges–foryourpracticeonly.

2.SATI’sFor4-yearcollegeboundTakethisinMay(orJune)(VeryImportant!) •Resultsgotothecollegesofyourchoice •3Sections:CriticalReading/Math/Writing •Scoresrangefrom200to800 •Nopassinggrade–differentcollegeslookfordifferentscores

3.SATlI’sForsome4-yearcollegeboundSome private colleges require SAT II’s. They measure what you have learned in school. They are not used to decided whether to accept you – they are used to place you in classes at the college. If a college requires the SAT II’s, you must take them. They are usually taken at the end of Junior year or Fall of Senior year. See your guid-ance counselor to help you determine whether the colleges you are interested in require the SAT II’s.

4.ACT’s• TheyaresimilartotheSAT’s–mostcollegeswillaccepteither.• ACT’s are divided into English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science.• ThereisanoptionalWritingsection.• ACTisacombinationofaptitudeandachievement,somanycolleges that require the SAT I’s and II’s will accept the ACT instead.

5.ASVABThose of you interested in entering the service will be required to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

6.TOEFLSome of you whose primary language is not English may be required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) See your guidance counselor for more information.

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• Senior English• Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra II or Math Review• Physics, Chemistry, or other Science elective• Social Science Elective• Health, Physical Education or other electives• Courses offered for English Language Learners are listed on page 20

Senior YEAR

Senior year course offerings

A. MCAS (Mass. Comprehensive Assessment System)1. If you will be taking the retest in the fall there are several activities for you to prepare. See your guidance counselor for more information. 2. During the Senior year, students will receive information on the Abigail Adams Scholarship to seniors with at least one advanced score on the ELA or math MCAS, and at least a proficient on the other, who are among the top 25% of their district by MCAS scores. Be sure to include state schools in your search in the event you are awarded a scholarship.

B. SAT (The Scholastic Aptitude Test)WhatistheSAT?This a test of performance given to high school students used to determine eligibility for admission to colleges or universities. Most schools require this assessment for admission.

WhatdoestheSATmeasure?• TheSATReasoningTestisameasureofthecriticalthinkingskills

you’ll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems – skills you learned in school that you’ll need in college.

• Itisdividedinto3areas:CriticalReading,MathematicsandWriting.

• EachsectionoftheSATisscoredonascaleof200–800.Itisadministered seven times a year in the U.S.

WhatisthedifferencebetweentheSATandtheSATSubjectTests?

• SATSubjectTests(formerlySATII:SubjectTests)aredesignedtomeasure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge.

• StudentstaketheSubjectTeststodemonstratetocollegestheirmastery of specific subjects like English, history, mathematics, science, and language. The tests are independent of any particu-lar textbook or method of instruction. The tests’ content evolves to reflect current trends in high school curricula, but the types of questions change little from year to year.

WhatistheSATusedforbycolleges?• TheSATReasoningTestisusedbytheAdmissionsofficetohelp

determine whether or not to accept students. • ManycollegesusetheSubjectTeststodeterminecourseplace-

ment, and to advise students about course selection. • Youmustcheckthecollegesyouareapplyingtoseeifthey

require the SAT Subject Tests. • YourSATscoreswillbeusedincombinationwithotherback-

ground information such as your high school grades, teacher recommendations, and community involvement to determine if you are a good candidate for admission.

WhenshouldItakethetest?• Seniorsshouldtakethetestinthefallofsenioryear(Octoberor

November). • Payattentiontoregistrationdeadlinesandtestdates.Many

students take the test twice to receive their best score before completing college applications.

HowdoIregisterforthetest?Register by mail or on the internet at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html ByMail: Get a copy of the SAT Registration Booklet available in the house guidance office. In it are the test dates, registration deadlines, and fees, everything you need. The Registration Form and return enve-lope are included in the SAT Registration Booklet. Your completed registration form must be returned in the envelope provided with proper payment. As a senior you must complete the section that indcates what colleges you want your scores to be sent. HowdoIpreparefortheSAT?Preparationoptions• Haveagoalinmind–usethescoresfromyourtargetschoolsas

a guide for the score you would like to achieve.• BHSstudentsinCollegePrepandAdvancedclassesreceive

weekly preparation time in the SAT Lab during their English class during Term I.

• Logontowww.collegeboard.com for study tips and practice tests.

• Takeadvantageoflocaltestpreparationcoursesofferedinthecommunity.

• TheBrocktonPublicLibrarywebsiteoffersonlinestudybooksfree with your library card.

C. ACT (American College Testing)WhatistheACT?• TheACTisanalternativeassessmentacceptedbymostcolleges

and universities in lieu of the SAT.• TheACTassesseshighschoolstudents’generaleducational

development and their ability to complete college-level work.• Themultiple-choicetestscoverfourskillareas:English,math-

ematics, reading, and science. • TheWritingTest,whichisoptional,measuresskillinplanning

and writing a short essay.

WherecanIgetmore information?

Resources: www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com

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D. ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) WhatistheASVAB?The ASVAB was originally designed to predict future academic and occupational success in military occupations. The ASVAB assesses academic ability and predicts success in a wide variety of occupa-tions. E. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

WhatistheTOEFL?The Test of English as a Foreign Language™ (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.WherecanIgetmoreinformationabouttheTOEFL?www.ets.org

A. Bridges© Planner (A Bridges Program) BridgesChoices©Planner is an online career information system that helps students build career plans as you compare, connect and choose from a network of work and education options. This site can be a valuable internet tool for you to explore your options and store research information. Ifyouhavestoredinformationfrompreviousschoolyearsinyourportfolioitcanbeusedasastartingpoint.Othertoolsinclude:

Work: • Continuetodeterminefuturecareerandworkoptionsunderthis

section. Students can review past Interest Profiles and Work Value Sorters or take the quizzes again, see how things changed.

Learn: Use the School Finder to help you identify schools that match your interests. Save your list in your portfolio and refer back as need. This section also provides links to college/technical school websites to request applications. Some key activities include:1.SchoolFinder: Search for schools by tuition range, location,

programs and other factors.2.CompareColleges: select colleges from your list and complete

a side-by-side comparison in areas that are of importance to you.3.Senioryearisanexcitingtime. It is important that you stay

focused. Look over planning calendars from guidance, Bridges®, or College Board to stay on track.

4.Grades: Colleges ask for transcripts with applications. They will be looking to see that you stay on top of your studies, especially senior year.

5.SchoolVisits: Try to visit as many colleges as you can. Take advantages of campus tours and open houses.

6.CollegeFairs: Take advantage of college fairs at BHS or in the area.

7.StayInvolved: Stick with the clubs, community service, sports, and work activities that you enjoy and try to excel in those areas. Employers and colleges look for people who are consistent in their commitments.

B. ConnectEdu (www.connectedu.net)This innovative internet program consists of partnerships between high schools, technical schools, community colleges and universi-ties for the sole purpose of helping students manage their college application process. Parents, school counselors and admissions personnel, aside from the student, have access to the information that has been filed in the program regarding the student’s college applications and, in some cases, transcripts can electronically be sent from the high school.

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The Business, Technology, and Career Education Department offers a multitude of opportunities for our students to recieve training, education, and certification in many areas including:

•CareerEducationinNursingandHospitality/RestaurantFoodProduction •VocationalEducationinAutomotives,Construction,andGraphicDesign •TechPrep •A+Certification

Business, Technology, and Career Education

Additional Opportunities

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Business, Technology, and Career Education Department

& Suggested CoursesCareer Pathways

Technology/Vocational/CareerGuidanceCounselorGloriaRubilarAzureAccessCenter

Technology Career Vocational Education

Computer Technology

Automotive Technology Hospitality Automotive

Construction

Graphics

Health Services

ConstructionTechnology

Information Technology

ManufacturingTechnology

Engineering Technology

Banking and Finance

Accounting andLaw

Office Technology

EntrepreneurshipandMarketing

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On a yearly basis Brockton High enrolls hundreds of students with diverse backgrounds who have moved to the United States from foreign countries. Along with adjusting to a new country, culture and educational system these students must learn the language of English. The Transitional Bilingual Education Program (TBE) provides our newly en-tered students with the opportunity to learn English and to take Math, Science and Social Science in bilingual classrooms with teachers who speak their native language as well as English. Enrollment in the program is optional and the parent must request at the time of enrollment that their child be placed in bilingual classes. Bilingual classes are offered in the languages of Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese and Spanish. During the first two years of instruction, students normally take the beginner and intermediate levels of English as a

Second Language as well as bilingual Math, Science and Social Science. In the third year of the program students are placed in the Immersion Strand. This encompasses advanced English as a Second Language courses along with Math, Science and Social Science in classrooms where all of the instruction is in English. Many students who are in the Immersion Strand may also take some courses in the mainstream. Once a student has successfully completed classes in the bilingual program (s) he is transitioned in a monolingual setting where English is the only language of instruction. Along with this comprehensive academic program, bilingual students are assigned to guidance and adjustment counselors who speak the native lan-guage. Counselors support students not only in the academic area, but also with the acclimatization to America and overall adaptation to Brockton High.

Courses Offered in the Bilingual Program: English as a Second Language (ESL) at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level.•Math courses include Algebra 1 and Geometry.•Science courses include Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Modern Science.•Social Science courses include US History I, US History II, and World History.•Content area courses are taught in the languages of Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese and Spanish as well as in English through the Immersion Strand.

Electives include an ESL Computer class. MCAS Support Classes are also offered.

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Studentsmayattendsummerschoolforthefollowingreasons:

• Studentswhohavefailedacourseduringtheyearmayneedtomakeitupinsummerschool. Students must pass at least two terms of a full year course or one term of a semester course in order to be eligible attend summer school. In certain departments 4 hour workshops are offered for semes-ter courses and students who fail both terms can take the workshop.

• Studentswhohavenotbeensuccessfulinacoursemayneedtogotosummerschoolinordertoremain at the same academic level. If a student received a grade lower than a C- in a major class during the school year and is in either the advanced or college prep levels, summer school can rein-force skills and allow that student to remain at the same level. For example, if a student had a D+ in college prep Geometry and wanted to take Algebra II that student could attend summer school and remain in the college prep level provided (s) he earns at least a B-.

• Studentsmayneedcreditstoadvancetothenextgrade.

Summer school starts following the close of school in June. There is a cost for each course. Below is a chart illustrating eligibility requirements. Counselors start talking to students about summer school at the end of the third term and are always available to answer specific questions.

Summer School Opportunities

Students must pass two terms of a year course and one term of a semester course in order to be eligible for Summer School

* For some semester courses a 4 hour Summer workshop course may be offered. Students are eligible for the 4 hour workshop even if they have failed both terms.

Summer School Eligibility requirements:

TERM1 TERM2 TERM3 TERM4 FINAL GRADE SUMMERSCHOOL

F F D- D F YES

F F F A F NO

F D F YES

F F F NO*

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Community Resources

ContactInformationOrganization’s Name: Adult Learning CenterContact person: Linda Faria BraunAddress: 211 Crescent Street City, State, Zip: Brockton, MA 02302

Phone#:508-580-7475•Fax:508-580-7096

Email: [email protected] of operation for services: Classes: Monday-Friday 9am -12noon; Monday-Thursday 6-9pm; Office hours: 8am-9pm Monday –Thursday, 8-4:30 Fridays

Adult Learning CenterDescriptionThe Brockton Adult Learning Center is a comprehensive adult basic education program designed to help adults improve their English language, literacy, and basic skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, math, and problem-solving skills, and to prepare for successful completion of the GED test. While there is a long waiting list for some ESOL classes. There is a very short wait for enrollment in the reading and GED classes. A “Fast Track” GED Prep class is offered for students with advanced skills. In addition to citizenship preparation, and family literacy classes, the Adult Learning Center offers learner support services and counseling and referral services. All services are provided at no cost to participants.

EducationalServices•GEDpreparationclass-T,TH9am-12noon•GEDcourses-M,W,TH,F9-12noon;M,T,W6-9pm•AdultBasicEducation-M,T,W,TH9-12and6-9pm•ESOL-M,T,W,TH9-12and6-9pm

EligiblyRequirements•16yearsofageandolderandnolongerenrolledinschool

Boys and Girls Club of BrocktonDescriptionThe Boys and Girls Club provides after school programs for Brockton Area Youth. An all inclusive membership is only $10 per year. The club offers programs in five core areas: education and career development, charac-ter and leadership, health and life skills, the arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club members select from a variety of age appropriate activities available on any given day.

ContactInformationOrganization’s Name: Boys and Girls Club of BrocktonContact person: Susan SpillerAddress: 233 Warren AvenueCity, State, Zip: Brockton, MA 02310

Phone#:508-583-1035•Fax:508-588-2772

Email: [email protected] of operation for services: Monday-Friday, 2pm-8pm

Listedinthesenextseveralpagesare organizationsthatofferveryusefulsupportstohighschoolagedstudentsinBrockton.Contactthemdirectlytogetinvolvedintheirprograms,oraskyourguidancecounseloraboutthem.Theseresourcescanhelpyouinmanydifferentwaysasyouprogressthroughhighschool.

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Community Resources

EligibilityRequirements•ForYoungParentsProgram,participantsmustbe21orunder,bepregnantorhavechildren,andbeonwelfare.•FortheIthacaprogram,studentsmustalreadyattendtheBrocktonPublicSchoolsIthacaprogram.•FortheSupportedWorkProgram,participantsmustbeonwelfare.

ContactInformationOrganization’s Name: Greater New Bedford Career Center/ Job CorpsContact person: Christine PiresAddress: 618 Acushnet AveCity, State, Zip: New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone#:508-990-4136•Fax:508-990-4075

Email:[email protected] of operation for services: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Job CorpsDescriptionJob Corps is a youth training and education center. Youth ages 16-24 are eligible. It offers vocational training, GED and high school diploma certification, and assistance to youth to get their drivers’ licenses. It has 9 different centers in this region.AcademicServices• Test-takingtechniques• EducationalTutoring(non-MCAS)• Educationalmentoring

EducationalServices• GEDpreparation• GEDcourses• ESOL

CareerServices• Resumewriting• Jobsearchandinterviewing• Jobreadinesstraining• Occupationalskilltraining• Technology(computer)training• Jobplacementservices• Adultmentoring

(career-oriented)• Subsidizedemployment

opportunities• Jobshadowing• Internships

EligibilityRequirementsA criminal background check, medical documentation of any required ac-commodations or need (learning disabilities), proof of residence, proof of age or citizenship, and proof of legal guardianship(if applicable).

Training Resources of AmericaDescriptionTraining Resources of America is a multi-faceted organization, offering Adult Education, GED& ESOL programs, with a highly qualified staff. It offers workplace literacy through the Quincy Medical Center; and can ac-commodate a variety of clients.

ContactInformationOrganization’s Name: Training Resources of America Contact person: Barbora HazukovaAddress: 144 Main Street City, State, Zip: Brockton, MA 02301

Phone#:508-587-6115•Fax:508-580-2057

Email: [email protected] of operation for services: T, TH, F: 9am-5pm, M, W: 9am-8pm

AcademicServices•Test-takingtechniques•Educationalmentoring

EducationalServices•GEDpreparationclass

T-TH 9:30 -12 (basic and intermediate) M&W 9:30-12 (advanced)

•GEDcourses•AdultBasicEducation•ESOL

CareerServices•Resumewriting•Jobsearchandinterviewing•Lifeskilltraining•Technology(computer)training•Jobplacementservices•Adultmentoring(career-oriented)•Subsidizedemployment

opportunities •internships

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ContactInformationOrganization’s Name: MY TURN (America’s Youth Teenage Unemployment Network) Contact person: Jill ConlonAddress: 156 Main StCity, State, Zip: Brockton, MA 02301

Phone#:508-894-1141•Fax:508-580-3483

Email: [email protected] of operation for services: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am -4:30 pm

MY TURNDescriptionMY TURN works with young people 14-21 in Brockton and 15 other commu-nities in MA and NH. Its mission is to stop poverty by providing career and education preparation It offers career exploration, placement and follow-up to help program participants overcome barriers so that they may be suc-cessful in their career and education aspirations. It partners with many other community-based and education entities to achieve its mission.

AcademicServices• Test-takingtechniques• Educationaltutoring(non-MCAS)• EducationalMentoring

CareerServices• Resumewriting• JobSearchandinterviewing• Jobreadinesstraining• Jobplacementservices• Subsidizedemployment

opportunities• Jobshadowing• Internships• GEDcourses

EligibilityRequirementsThere are no stand-alone options for MY TURN. Participants receive ser-vices if they join the MY TURN program, which is intended to be comprehensive.

Community Resources

Massasoit Community CollegeDescriptionMassasoit Community College is a comprehensive, affordable two-year college with campuses in Brockton and Canton. Massasoit offers more than fifty career and transfer programs that include full-time and part-time study options for associate’s degrees in arts, sciences and applied sciences. One-year certificates and short-term training programs are available in a wide variety of fields. Massasoit offers extensive support services, ranging from tutoring to financial aid, and academic, career, and personal counseling. The college also provides MCAS tutoring and remediation, GED prepara-tion, ESOL classes, online courses, enrichment courses, and job skills training.

ContactInformationOrganization’s Name: Massasoit Community CollegeContact person: Michelle Hughes, Director of AdmissionsAddress: 1 Massasoit BlvdCity, State, Zip: Brockton, MA 02302

Phone#:505-588-9100ext1411•Fax:508-427-1255

Email: [email protected] of operation for services: Classes are offered week days, week nights, & Saturdays.

AcademicServices• MCASRemediation-5daysaweek

8am-4pm M-F and 4-7pm T• MCASTutoring-5daysaweek

8am-4pm M-F and 4-7pm T• Test-takingtechniques• EducationalTutoring(non-MCAS)

CareerServices• ResumeWriting–Wednesday• Jobsearchandinterviewing-Wednesday• Jobreadinesstraining• Occupationalskilltraining• Technology(computer)training• Jobplacementservices• Subsidizedemploymentopportunities• Internship

EducationalServices• GEDpreparationclass-6-9pmM-TH• AdultBasicEducation• ESOL

EligibilityRequirementsMCAS remediation and tutoring are available to all area residents who have not passed the MCAS exam. All other services are available to Mas-sasoit Community College students. Those who have not yet passed the MCAS may take classes at Massasoit, including GED preparation classes, the Stoughton ABE program, non-credit ESOL classes, non-credit occupa-tional skills training, and non-credit computer training courses. In order

to enroll in a degree or certificate program at the college, a student must pass the MCAS, pass the Ability to Benefit (ATB) test, or obtain a GED. Students wishing to enroll in Massasoit’s credit ESOL program should have completed at least 2 years of ESOL classes at either high school or an adult education or its equivalent.

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AcademicServices• EducationalTutoring

CareerServices• Resumewriting• Jobsearchandinterviewing• Jobreadinesstraining• Lifeskilltraining• Occupationalskilltraining• Jobplacementservices

CareerServices(continued)• Adultmentoring

(career oriented)• Subsidizedemployment

opportunities• Jobshadowing• Internships

EducationalServices• GEDcourses

ContactInformationOrganization’s Name: Old Colony Y- Youth Build BrocktonContact Person: John BengelAddress: 311 Battles street City, State, Zip: Brockton, MA 02301

Phone#:508-844-2816•Fax:508-8948-906

Email: [email protected] of operations for services: 8am – 4pm Monday –Friday

DescriptionYB Brockton is a 10 month long, full time stipend program for low income men and women who have not completed a high school education. YB can accept up to 25% of its total enrollment from young people who have a GED or high school diploma and are not low income. The YB program focuses on three areas. The first one is attaining a GED in academics. Learning to use computer tools and build a new home for a first low-income home buyer. Development of life skills including employability skills, social skills, and developing a life plan for “Life after YB”

Old Colony Y- Youth Build Brockton

EligibilityRequirementsThis program is for citizens aged17-24 who are documented to work in the US. At least 75% of our students must be people who do not have a high school or GED diploma. 75% of its participants must be low income.

ContactInformationOrganization Name: TERI- The Education Resources InstituteContact Person: Lydie UltimoAddress: 34 school street City, State, Zip: Brockton, MA 02301

Phone#:508-513-3471•Fax#:508-513-3450

Email: [email protected] of operations for services: M -F 9:00AM -5:00PM TH 9:00AM-6:00PM

AcademicsServices• Testtakingtechniques• Educationaltutoring(non–MCAS)• EducationalMentoring

DescriptionTERI, The Education Resources Institute, promotes educational opportuni-ties for people of all ages and background. It pursues this goal through the administration and guarantee of loan programs for students at all educa-tion levels, and through sponsorship of college access programs targeting underserved individuals who are often the first generation in their families to go to college. A non-profit organization founded in 1985, TERI has as-sisted over two million individuals through our loan guarantee and college access programs. TERI’s success is rooted in effective partnerships with other organizations that share our commitment to fostering educational opportunities. TERI believes that education is the key to prosperity and well-being of individuals and society.

The Education Resources Institute

ContactInformationOrganization’s Name: YouthWorksContact person: Shannon Seavers-RojasAddress: 34 School StreetCity, State, Zip: Brockton, MA 02301

Phone#:508-584-0496•Fax:508-584-2981

Hours of operation for services: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

DescriptionYouth Works is a one-stop career service center for young adults. It serves young people age 14 through 21 with career search and career education, and it helps its clients achieve their educational goals. For young people who have dropped out of high school, it offers referrals to GED and diploma programs. It also assists young people with the college application pro-cess. It is open 9 to 5, Monday through Friday.

Youth Works

AcademicServices• ReferralsforEducational

Tutoring and supports

CareerServices• Resumewriting• Jobsearchandinterviewing• Jobreadinesstraining• Lifeskilltraining• Occupationalskilltraining• Jobplacementservices

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AppendixI DayStudentGraduationPlan ............................................................................................................... 27

AppendixII TakeControlofHomework/HelpfulInternetHomeworkWebsites/Resources ...................... 28

AppendixIII Note-takingStrategies .......................................................................................................................... 29

AppendixIV ExamDay:IWillSurvive(Test-TakingStrategies) .......................................................................... 30

AppendixV TimeManagementTipsforHighSchoolStudents ........................................................................... 31

AppendixVI WeeklyBrocktonHighSchool(BHS)ProgressReport ................................................................... 32

AppendixVII SampleBHSInterimProgressReport ................................................................................................ 33

AppendixVIII SampleBHSReportCard ...................................................................................................................... 34

AppendixIX SampleBHSCourseSelectionSheet ................................................................................................. 36

AppendixX SampleListofBHSClubs/Activities ................................................................................................... 37

AppendixXI ExtracurricularActivities(LifeOutsidetheClassroom) ................................................................. 38

AppendixXII WhyVisitColleges/PreparingforaCollegeVisit ........................................................................ 39

AppendixXIII FinancialPlanningforCollege ............................................................................................................ 40

AppendixXIV BrocktonDiplomaPrograms ................................................................................................................ 41

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APPENDIX l

BROCKTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PLAN (DAY STUDENT) Student Name: ___________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________

ClassesNeededtoGraduateBrocktonHighSchoolandTotalNumberofCredits

My Plan:

English Social Science

Math Science ForeignLang. Health P.E. Electives CreditsforPromotion

Grade 9 Fr. Eng.(FY)(CP,A)

Fr. World History (FY) (CP,A)

Alg. I (FY) (CP) or Adv.Geom.

(FY)(A)

E. Sci. (S) (CP) or Bio.(S)(A)

Lang. 2 (S) (CP,A) or Lang. 1 (FY)

(CP,A)

Mandatory P.E. Electives 21

Grade 10 So. Eng.(FY)(CP,A)

U.S. Hist. (S)(CP,A) or AP U.S.

Hist. (FY)

Geom.(FY) (CP,A) or

Adv.Alg.II(FY)(A)

Bio.(FY)(CP) or Chem.(FY)(A)

Lang. 3 (S)(CP,A) or Lang. 2 (S)

(CP,A)

Electives 43

Grade 11 Jr. English Social Science Elective

Alg. II(FY-A) or (S-CP) or other

Chem.(S)(CP) or (FY)(A) or Physics (FY)(A) or (S)(CP) or Sci. Electives

(S)(CP,A)

Lang. 4 (S)(CP,A) or

Lang. 3 (S)(CP,A)

Health (11th or 12th

grade)

P.E.(S) or sport waiver

Electives 66

Grade 12 Sr. Eng.Elective (FY)(CP,A,AP)

Social Science Elective(S)(CP,A) or AP Euro. (FY)

Pre-Calc.(S)(CP,A) or Calc.(S)(CP,A) or (CP,A) or AP

Calc. (FY)

Physics (S)(CP) or (FY)(A) or

Sci. Electives (S)(CP,A) or AP Bio.(FY) or AP Physics(FY)

Lang. 5 (S)(CP,A) or

Lang. 4 (S)(CP,A)

Health (11th or 12th

grade)

P.E.(S) or sport waiver

Electives

TotalMinimumCredits

21 15 12 12 15 3 4.5 24.5 95Credits to Graduate

English Social Science

Math Science ForeignLang. Health P.E. Electives CreditsforPromotion

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 43

Grade 11 66

Grade 12

TotalMinimumCredits

21 15 12 12 15 3 4.5 24.5 95Credits to Graduate

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There are many helpful Internet sites that can be utilized to help with homework or questions you may have regarding a specific topic. The list below is just a sampling of sites you may refer to if you need help on a particular subject.

Do remember, however, THERE ARE MANY OTHER SITES ONLINE, so, check in the Bridges Choices© program, in the Choices Explorer section, under Learn and Succeeding in High School.

allexperts.com

biography.com

discover.com

factmonster.com

funbrain.com

globe.gov

homeworkspot.com

ipl.org(theinternetpubliclibrary)

kidinfo.com

libraryspot.com

madsci.org

learner.org(mathindailylife)

nationalgeographic.com

schoolnet.ca

scorescience.Humboldt.k12.ca.us

HELPFUL HOMEWORK HELP SITES / RESOURCES

Youmaynotrealizeitwhenit’s2a.m.andyou’rememorizingtheperiodictable,buthomeworkisagoodthing.Ithelpsyou:

• practicewhatyou’velearnedduringtheday• establishstudyhabitsthatwillbecriticalincollege• prepareforyourclasses• getasenseofprogress

Homework TipsSettheMoodCreate a good study area with all the stuff you need (for example, a dictionary). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try the school or local library.

KnowWheretoBeginMake a prioritized list of everything you need to do, so you can’t use “I don’t know where to start” as an excuse. Just don’t over-schedule yourself. Without some flexibility, you’ll set yourself up to fail.

StudyattheSameTimeEveryDayEven if you don’t have homework, use the time to review notes. If homework is something you accept as part of your day, you’ll approach it with less dread. Plus, you’ll become a pro at using time productively.

KeepThingsinPerspectiveKnowhowmuchweighteachassignmentortestcarries,anduse your time accordingly.

GetMoreInvolvedEver feel like you can’t stay awake to read something, let alone process it?Keepyourmindfromwanderingbytakingnotes,underliningsections,discussing topics with others, or relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class.

OrganizetheInformationPeople process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information, other people like to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the best methods that work for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

TakeAdvantageofAnyFreeTimeIf you have a study hall, or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class, or start your homework.

StudywithaFriendUnless it’s too distracting, get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other, compare notes, and predict test questions.

CelebrateYourAchievementsReward yourself for hitting milestones, or doing something well.

Ifyouhaveconcernsabouttheamountortypeofhomeworkyouhave,youmaywanttotalktoyourteacher,adviser,orcounselor.

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Take Control of HomeworkSo It Doesn’t Control You

courtesy of www.collegeboard.com

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HowtoGetYourClassNotesintoShapeGetting the most out of high school and college means studying hard and using your time in class wisely. Make the most of your time in class and out with an effective note-taking strategy.

StayOrganized

It may seem obvious, but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes be sure to:

• Keepallyournotesforoneclassinoneplace.• Dateandnumberpagestokeeptheminorderandmakeit

easier to refer back to them.

BeforeClass

Review the materials assigned for that class period thoroughly. Bring a list of questions you may have from the reading and be sure to get answers.

DuringClass

1 Make the best use of your class time by having a note-taking method. The Cornell Note-Taking System is one that has been proven effective by countless high school and college students.

2 Start by using the main section of your notebook page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

• Getthespeaker’smainpoints.Don’twritedownevery word you hear.

• Leaveblanksinyournotestoaddexplanationslater.• Organizeasyouwrite.Payattentiontocuessuchas

repetition and emphasis.• Indicatemainpointsandsupportingpointsasyougo.• Jotdownkeyvocabulary,importantfacts,andformulas.• Askquestions.Ifyou’reconfusedit’sbettertoaskwhile

the material is fresh in your mind.

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AfterClass

1 As soon as you can after class, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight, and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

2 After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

3 At the bottom of each page write a summary of the notes on the page. This helps you digest what you’ve learned, and will improve your memory of the notes in the long term, for tests down the road.

ForReview

1 Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz. Stick to It.

2 Review your notes the day you take them, and all your notes once a week, and you’ll hardly need to study when tests come around. You’ve been doing the work all along.

3 Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experi-ment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be later in college.

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EssentialTest-TakingTipsTry out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Exam Day: I Will Survive

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Before the Test

Eatwell.Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best. Bringtherightsupplies.Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators, or whatever else you’ll need on test day. Reviewthewholetestbeforeyoustart.See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Consider how much time to allow for each section, basing your decision on the point value of each. You don’t want to spend too much time on a question that counts for only a few points. Jotdownyourfirstthoughts.From your first look at the test, take quick notes on ideas you might forget. For example, you may want to outline your answers to written response and essay questions right away.

DuringtheTestRead the directions.Never assume that you know what the directions say. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answereasyquestionsfirst.Answering easier questions may jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answereveryquestion.Unless there’s a penalty for wrong answers, it can’t hurt to try.

Askquestions.If a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

Identifykeywords.This will help you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrasedifficultquestions.To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words, but be careful not to change the meaning.

Organizeyourthoughtsbeforeyouwrite.Spend some time organizing your responses to short- answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Writeneatly.Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the instructor can’t read.

Useallofthetimeyou’regiven.If you finish early, don’t race out. Use the extra time to proofread and edit your answers.


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It’s10:00--DoYouKnowWhereYourHomeworkIs?Does it seem like there’s never enough time in the day to get everythingdone?Feellikeyou’realwaysrunninglate?Hereare some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

1 Makea“ToDo”ListEveryDay. Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. If it’s easier, use a planner to track all of your tasks. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

2 UseSpareMinutesWisely. Get some reading done on the bus ride home from school, for example, and you’ll kill two birds with one stone.

3 It’sOkaytoSay“No.” If your boss asks you to work on a Thursday night and you have a final exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to sayno.Keepyourshort-andlong-termprioritiesinmind.

4FindtheRightTime. You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

5ReviewYourNotesEveryDay. You’ll reinforce what you’ve learned, so you need less time to study. You’ll also be ready if your teacher calls on you or gives a pop quiz.

6 GetaGoodNight’sSleep. Running on empty makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.

7 CommunicateYourScheduletoOthers. If phone calls are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you take social calls from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. It may sound silly, but it helps.

8 BecomeaTaskmaster. Figure out how much free time you have each week. Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly.

9 Don’tWasteTimeAgonizing. Have you ever wasted an entire evening by worrying about somethingthatyou’resupposedtobedoing?Wasitworthit?Insteadofagonizingandprocrastinating,justdoit.

10KeepThingsinPerspective. Setting goals that are unrealistic sets you up for failure. While it’s good to set high goals for yourself, be sure not to overdo it. Set goals that are difficult yet reachable.

Considerthesetips,butpersonalizeyour habitssothattheysuityou.

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Time Management Tips For High School Students

If you set priorities that fit your lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals.


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Weekly Progress Report

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1 Phonenumberformyteacher

2 Classlevel

P = Academic Preparatory CP= College Preparatory A = Advanced AP= Advanced Placement

3 Whatmyteacherhastosay

4 Whichtermisdescribed (thereare4termsineachyear, 2forthefallsemesterand 2forthespringsemester)

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4

Progress Report Interim reporting notice

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(distributedfourtimesperyear)

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Report Card (front)

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Report Card (back)

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EXAMPLE: ACD BEF ACD BEF

1. U.S.HISTORY U.S.HISTORY U.S.HISTORY US HISTORY

2. GEOMETRY GEOMETRY GEOMETRY GEOMETRY

3. SO.ENGLISH SO.ENGLISH SO.ENGLISH SO.ENGLISH

4. SPANISH 3 SPANISH 3 BIOLOGY BIOLOGY

5. KEYBOARDING DRAWING & PAINTING

DIRECTED ACADEMICS

DIRECTED ACADEMICS

SEMESTER I SEMESTER II

ACD BEF ACD BEF

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2.

3.

4.

5.

SEMESTER I SEMESTER II

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLOCK SCHEDULING•Checkgeneralrequirementsforgraduation•Five(5)periodsmustbefilledinforeveryday,includingDirectedAcademics•Youfillintheblocks-thecomputerwillassignthesemesters,periods,anddays•Chooseyourcourseswisely.EachyearyoushouldhaveEnglish,SocialStudies,Math,Science,LanguageorBusiness,andElectives

Remember: Bring your ideas about course selection home. Changes in electives must be made before we leave school for the summer. There will be no course changes next year. See your guidance counselor to discuss any questions you may have.

Name:_______________________________________________________ Schedule for: Fr.____ Soph.____ Jr.____ Sr.____ Yr.

1. 4.

2. 5.

3. 6.

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Fill in Full Year (FY) courses first:

Fill in Semester Courses next:

Fill in 3 days/cycle courses last:

Choose 6 Electives Write them in order of your most favorite 1 to your least favorite 6.But make sure that you like all 6 courses.

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Name:_______________________________________________________ Schedule for: Fr.____ Soph.____ Jr.____ Sr.____ Yr.

BHS CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES (a SAMPLING)

AnimeMangaClub

Choir

CapeVerdeanClub

ConcertBand

CanoeClub

JazzBand

ChristianClub

NationalHonorSociety

ClubBoxer

ComputerClub

ConservativeClub

DramaClub

GayStraightAlliance

Baseball

HaitianClub

Basketball

InternationalClub

Football

JamaicanClub

Hockey

KeyClub

Soccer

SkiClub

Swimming

WestIndianClub

Tennis

YoungDemocratsClub

Kid-Friendly

Track(Indoor/Outdoor)

Volleyball

Wrestling

APPENDIX X

At Brockton High School there is a place for everyone for after school extra-curricular activities. The following is just a sampling of the clubs and activities for students to join. Many of which raise money for charitable causes, or provide services for the community at large. See your counselor for a complete list.

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Extracurricular Activities

APPENDIX Xl

LifeOutsidetheClassroom

Sure, life in school is pretty interesting. You’ve got algebraic equations, Bunsen burners, sentence diagrams... But chances are, you’ve got com-mitments outside of school, too. Maybe you have a part time job, play in a band, are on a sports team, or do volunteer work.

CollegesCare

The good news is that colleges pay attention to your life both inside and outside the classroom. Yes, your academics probably come first, but your activities reveal a great deal about you, such as:

•Howyou’vemadeameaningfulcontributiontosomething. • Whatyournon-academicinterestsare. • Whetheryoucanmaintainalong-termcommitment. • Whetheryoucanmanageyourtimeandpriorities. • Whatdiversityyou’dbringtothestudentbody.

MaintainingaBalance

Keepinmind,collegesarenotinterestedinseeingyou“doitall.”

“We’re looking for a commitment to and a passion for an activity outside of the academic setting -- we’re looking for depth rather than breadth.” Nanci Tessier, College Admission Director

Colleges don’t have a checklist of requirements when it comes to extra-curriculars -- they want to see your individuality -- and your consistent commitment.

Haven’tGottenInvolvedYet?

Lots of school, community, and religious organizations give you chances to explore your interests and talents. If you haven’t felt drawn into something yet, there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to explore. For example:

SchoolActivities

It’s pretty easy to find out about activities available at school. Once you start exploring, sometimes the challenge is figuring out how much to do. Here are some quick tips:

•Mostimportantly,whenyoufindsomethingyouliketodo,stickwithit. •Ifyou’reinterestedandhaveextratime,trytoexcelinmorethan

one area. For example, write for the paper and volunteer. But make sure you’re giving your all to each activity, and, most importantly, to your school work.

•Don’tworryaboutbeingpresident,orcaptain.Thekeyiswhether you’ve done something significant, center stage or behind the scenes.

WorkExperience

Work experience – paid or volunteer, year-round or summer – can help you identify career interests and goals, gain work experience, and apply classroom learning to the real world. It’s also a great way to earn money for college, of course. Consider arranging for an internship or to shadow someone at his or her job. CommunityService

You can also gain skills and experience through volunteer work, such as by tutoring elementary school kids or spending time at a local hospital. Some schools even offer academic credit for volunteer work.

SummerTime

See if Brockton High School’s own Summer of Work & Learning has a posi-tion for you. This highly regarded program usually focuses on BHS students who have completed their junior year. If not, look for other stimulating summeractivities.Keeplearning!


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Why Visit Colleges?SeeingBeyondtheBrochure

Youhearitfromcolleges.Comevisit!Youhearitfromyourhighschoolcounselor.Haveyouvisitedanycampusesyet? Andyouhearitfromus.Butwhat’sthebigdealaboutseeingacollege?

APPENDIX Xll

YouCan’tJudgeaCollegebyItsBrochure A campus visit is your opportunity to get a firsthand view of a college. A college catalog, viewbook, or website can only show you so much. To really get a feel for the school, you need to walk around the quad, sit in on a class, and visit the dorms.

GetAnswerstoYourQuestions

Avisitalsogivesyouthechancetotalktostudents,faculty,andfinancialaidandadmissionfolks. Youcangetanswerstoquestions,suchas:

•Whatistheaverageclasssize,andthestudenttofacultyratio?Are mostclassestaughtbyprofessorsorbyteachingassistants?

•Whatisthecampusmealplanlike?Howisthefood? •Whatisthemake-upofthecurrentfreshmanclass?Isthecampus

fairlydiverse? •What’sthesocialscenelike?Whatkindsofactivitiesareplannedby

thecollege’sResidentialAffairs? •Isthereamplespaceindormsordoesthereseemtobeahousing

crunch? •Howmanystudentsarecommuters/residents? •DoIfeelathomehere?IsthiswhatIpicturedcollegetobe?

GetValuableInformation Pick up any official school material you see, such as brochures and financial aid forms. Don’t forget to get business cards, too, so you’ll have a real, live contact if you have a question about admission or financial aid.

Student-produced material will give you a sense of what campus life is really like. Look around for newspapers and activity calendars. Check out bulletin boards, too, to see what bands are coming to the campus, parties are advertised, internships are posted, and generally what the day-to-day energy of the place is.IsThisCollegeRightforYou?

Ultimately, it’s your decision. Listen to your gut. Do you feel comfortable walkingaroundcampus?Doyouclickwiththestudentsandfaculty?Spending time on a campus allows you to determine if a school is a good match.

Formoreinformation,checkoutthecompleteguidetoCampusVisitsandCollegeInterviews--it’savailableintheonlinestore.

Preparing for a College Campus Visit Developed from Collegeboard.com

WhatdoIdobeforeIgo?

• Researchthecollege:Knowsomethingaboutacollegebeforeyou visit; review view books, course catalogs and other material

• Visittheschoolwebsite • Ifyoucan,talktoalumniorcurrentstudents • Findoutthecampustourschedule • Getamapoftheschool • Iftheschoolsuggestsaninterview,trytomakeanappointment WhenshouldIvisit?

• Gowhenclassesareinsession–youwanttoseetheschoolinaction.If you can, sit in on a lecture or stay overnight.• SchoolsarebusywithstudentsMondaythroughThursday–trytogoduring your own school’s holidays so as not to interfere with school workFall through winter, even into early spring WhatshouldIbring?

A camera – to photograph things you want to remember – they all start to look the same after a few visitsAnotebook– make a list of the characteristics that are important to you and any questions you have. Try your best to have all of your questions answered.

ShouldIgoagainafterIhavebeenaccepted?

Sometimes schools invite accepted students for a special tour. Take advantage if at all possible so you can make some real comparisons. Accepted student weekends are also when the school is going to put on its best face, so be sure to get your questions and concerns addressed. Isthereaninappropriatetimetovisit? (Thereisnothingworsethanadesertedcampus.)

•Whenschoolsarenotinsession • Thanksgivingweekend • Christmasweek •Winterandspringbreaks • Summer •Whenclassesarenotmeeting • Readingperiods • Examweeks • SaturdaysandSundays

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APPENDIX Xlll

Financial Planning for College

The information presented here was developed by The Education Resources Institute, an organization described in the Community Resources Guide section of this book.

Financial Aid is any form of assistance to help a student fund their education. This includes:

1. FundingfromtheFEDERALandSTATEGOVERNMENTinthe formofvariousGrantPrograms[fundingthatdoesnotneedto berepaidbythestudent],Work-Study[fundingthatmustbeearnedbythestudentthroughemployment],andLoanPrograms[fundingislentandthenmustberepaidbythestudent].

• YourfirststepinapplyingforFinancialAidshouldbetofiletheFreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This single application determines a student’s eligibility for Federal and State Programs.

• IfyouwouldlikeassistanceincompletingtheFAFSA,pleasecontactTERI’s hotline or come and visit one of it’s Access Centers; see page 25 for it’s phone number, locations, and hours. All of it’s services are free to all.

2. FundingisalsoavailabledirectlyfromtheCOLLEGEor POST-SECONDARYSCHOOLofyourchoice.

• YourcompletedFAFSAstudentaidreportisalsoforwardedtotheschools you select, and many schools base their Grant/Scholarship Programs [funding that does not need to be repaid by the student] on this report.

• SomeschoolsalsorequiretheCSSProfile[anotherFinancialAidap-plication] or individual Institutional Financial Aid Applications to help them determine eligibility. Double check with your individual school to see if they require either or both of these applications in addition to the FAFSA.

• Schoolsarenotobligatedtodistributetheirfundingbasedonneed,as Federal and State Programs must. So individual schools often use various other criteria to determine funding, as well. Check with your school’s Financial Aid Office to learn more about their individual poli-cies.

• Sometimesschoolsalsocreateindividualgrantorscholarshipfundsthat must be applied for individually and separately from the FAFSA / CSS Profile / Institutional Application process. These can include funds to commemorate certain alumni, or to encourage students to pursue specific majors and careers. Contact your school’s Financial Aid Office to determine if you are eligible for any of these programs and for information on how to apply.

3. InadditiontoFederal,State,andSchoolfunding,PRIVATEFUNDINGisalsoavailabletostudents.ThiscanincludePrivateScholarships[studentsdonotneedtorepay]andPrivateLoans[mustberepaid].ThisfundingisnotintendedtosubstitutefortheFederal,State,andSchoolfunding,buttohelpfillremainingneedforthestudent.

• StudentsmustapplyforPrivateFundingdirectly.PrivateLoansoftenadvertise directly to students, or market through individual schools. Private Scholarships, however, are often very difficult to identify...

PRIVATESCHOLARSHIPSSince Private Scholarships do not need to be repaid, they are very desir-able. However, since you must apply for them directly and individually, they are often difficult to locate and it is time-consuming to apply to multiple ones.

Private Scholarships can be very helpful for students hoping to fill a final financial need, after applying for Federal, State, and School funding, however. And with some patience, and remembering some important tips, private scholarships can be very practical, as well.

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS TIPS:1.Trytofindscholarshipsthatmatchyourbackgroundand interestsascloselyaspossible.

Scholarships sometimes focus on a student’s racial, ethnic, or religious background; gender; major or career focus; specific affiliations; etc. The more specific the scholarship, the fewer number of people likely to apply, and the higher chances of winning the award. Many scholarships especially seek to entice groups that don’t traditionally pursue higher education to apply, or hope to motivate students to pursue less popular majors or careers by providing funding towards those programs.

2.Rememberthatscholarshipsarealmostalwaysawardedbasedonacompetition,notonneedalone(liketheFAFSA).

While need is sometimes a criteria for the competition, it does not automatically determine eligibility. This means that you should not count on winning any scholarship, and should make sure that you have explored other Financial Aid opportunities, as well. It also means that you should apply to several scholarships, in hopes of possibly receiving one or two of them. Finally, it also means that you should work hard on the application for the scholarship (which often requires transcript copies, essays, recommendations, and/or interviews, just like applying to schools). The better your application, the better your chances of winning the scholarship.

3.Watchthedeadlines! Just like school admission applications, the FAFSA, and other

application forms, these Private Scholarships also have their own deadlinestoapply.Keepaneyeonthem,andplanahead!Theearlieryou begin to research, the more potential and appropriate-for-you scholarships you can identify.

4.Thinklocally! Just like it’s important to apply to scholarships that fit your background

and interests because there is likely to be less competition, scholarships that are open to students from around the country will have more applicants than scholarships designed for local area students. Check with local organizations and companies to see if they offer scholarships that might not be listed in the national directories or databases (though these can be useful, as well). Check your local library or community resource center to see if they keep listings of Local Private Scholarships.

5. If you’re from Massachusetts or interested in going to school in Mas-sachusetts, check out our database of Local Private Scholarships for Massachusetts!

courtesy of TERI

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APPENDIX XlV

Brockton High School Diploma 470ForestAve.Brockton RegistrationOffice:A119 (508)580-7477

Minimumof4yearsand95creditrequirementandCompetencyDeterminationinMCAS• English 21Credits •Mathematics 15Credits• Science 12Credits •SocialScience 15Credits• PhysicalEducation 4.5Credits •Health 3Credits• Electives 24.5Credits GraduationeachyearinJuneatMarcianoStadium.

Adult Evening School Diploma RedBuilding:BHS DaytimePhone:(508)580-7595 470ForestAve.Brockton EveningPhone:(508)580-7638 $150.00percoursefor BrocktonResidents

ForstudentswhohavepassedMCASbuthavenohighschoolcredit:12Courses:• EnglishI,II,III,IV• USHistoryI,II• AlgebraorGeometry• 5Electives

DiplomasissuedinJanuaryandJune.OneceremonyinJuneintheAuditoriumatBrocktonHighSchool.

Brockton Diploma Programs

1

2

3 Champion Charter School39ErieAve.St.ColmanSchool (508)894-4377

TraditionalRequirementsforDiploma:•MCASandCourseworkdependentontransfercredits• Internships• OnecourseatMassasoitCommunityCollege• CompetenciesmustbedemonstratedthroughthecompletionofaPortfolio

Thereisnotadefinitelengthoftimeprescribedforeachphaseoftheprogram. Effort,commitmentandmotivationdeterminehowlongitwilltaketograduate. DiplomasissuedinJunewithaceremony.

ForstudentswhohavenotpassedMCASandhavenohighschoolcredit: 16Courses:• EnglishI,II,III,IV• USHistoryI,II• AlgebraConceptsI,II• GeometryConceptsI,II• MCASEnglish• MCASMath• 4Electives

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Gateway to college programForinformation,contact508-588-9100,extension3663orvisitthewebsiteathttp://gateway.massasoit.mass.edu.

Gateway to College is an alternative educational program to help potential high school dropouts stay in school and complete their high school education. Students must be between the ages of 16 and 21. The program operates from the Massasoit Community College campus, in Brockton, and targets students specifically from the Brockton and Boston Public Schools.

Diplomas are awarded from either Brockton Public Schools or Boston Public Schools upon the student’s successful completion of coursework and requirements. Students are required to pass several diagnostic tests prior to admittance and must commit to at least one year of participation. They are given support in reading, writing, and mathematics to either complete their coursework and/or their MCAS requirement. Classes are held Monday through Friday, from 1 to 6PM, at the Massasoit campus.

General Education Development orthe GED /General Education Diploma

AdultLearningCenter ForanexpandedlistofotherGEDprogramscontact: PaineSchool CathieLegerDepartmentHeadofGuidance (508)580-7475 (508)580-7477

• TheGEDtestmeasureshowwellsomeonehasmasteredtheskillsandgeneralKnowledgethatareacquiredinafouryearhighschooleducation.

• TheGEDexamisabatteryoffiveteststhatmeasureknowledgeinfiveareas: Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Art Writing and Language Arts Reading.

• Generally,theGEDprepclassesareheldfourmorningsperweekfrom9-12or evenings from 6-9.

• AccordingtotheCenterforAdultLearningandEducationCredentials,about95%ofAmerican Colleges, universities and employers consider a GED diploma equivalent to a high school diploma. The GED credential is recognized as a key to employment opportunities, advancement, further education, and financial rewards.

• Dependingonthenumberofyearsofhighschoolastudenthascompleted,regularGEDPreparation classes may take 1-2 years.

• Anassessmenttestisgiventodeterminewhatlevelthestudentshouldbeginat.

• Thereisafasttrackprogramavailableforstudentswhoqualify.

• TheclassesheldattheAdultLearningCenterarefree.Thereisacostfortheexamsandsome financial aid is available.

• GraduationCeremonyisheldeachyearattheAdultLearningCenter.

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Brockton Diploma Programs (continued)

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# STATEMENTS NOTATALL SOMETIMES ALWAYS

1 I have difficulty doing or completing homework

2 I have difficulty getting to places on time

3 I have difficulty coming to school everyday

4 I have difficulty paying attention in classroom settings

5 I have difficulty finding my class notes, handouts and other class materials

6 I have difficulty asking for help

7 I have difficulty understanding the class material

8 I have difficulty attending all of my classes during the day

9 I have difficulty controlling myself when I feel I have been treated unfairly

10 I have difficulty saying no to friends

11 There is an adult at home that helps me to study and/or to do homework

12 I go to bed late

13 At least one of my parents is at home during the afternoon

14 I spend most of my time after school with my friends

BECAREFUL!!!OPTIONSCHANGEFROMHEREON YES NO IDON’TKNOW

15 I feel that school staff cares about me

16 I have a documented medical condition that affects my attendance/performance

17 I have a documented learning disability (I have an IEP)

18 I work after school

19 I baby-sit after school

20 I live with both my parents

21 I live with a guardian

22 At least one of my parents is proficient in English

23 No one is proficient in English at home

24 I have breakfast every day

25 I have received lunch detention / OSS / ISS

WORKSHEET 1

In order to have a better understanding of your academic needs, complete the following chart. Be honest; your responses will help determine what you might need in order to succeed at BHS. Please rate the following statements by putting a 3 under the option(s) that best represent you:

LAST NAME: ________________________________FIRST NAME:_____________________________

ID#:_____________________HR:_________

STUDENT SELF ASSESSMENT

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Personal Time Management ToolTimeFliesWhenYou’re...Howdoyouspendyourtime?Fillinthisworksheetwithwhatyoudoinanormal school week. Use the results to figure out where you might have some extra time. See how you can improve your schedule.

How many hours a day do you: Daily Total Frequency Weekly Total

Sleep (yes, include naps) x 7 =

Spendinschool? x 5 =

Studyordohomework? x 7 =

WatchTV? x 7 =

Spendonlineoronthecomputer? x 7 =

Talkonthephone(orviapager)? x 7 =

Workatajob? x 7 =

Commutetoandfromworkand/orschool? x 7 =

Participateinextracurriculars(e.g.,sports)? x 7 =

Prepareandeatmeals? x 7 =

x 7 =

x 7 =

x 7 =

TOTAL HOURS

WORKSHEET 2

What could I do differently in order to give myself more time for importantthingslikehomeworkandstudying?

Am I taking care of myself, i.e., getting enough sleep, and eating thewayIshould?

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Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Activities Sports, Music,

Clubs etc.

Volunteer /

Community Service

EmploymentInclude Summer Jobs

Awards / Achievements

Co-Curricular activities

WORKSHEET 3

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Brockton High Grade 10 Course Selection

WORKSHEET 4

MajorsubjectsofferedattheAcademicPreparatory, CollegePreparatory,AdvancedorAdvancedPlacementlevel (certainsubjectsonly):

SophomoreEnglish

GeometryorAlgebraII

BiologyorChemistry(A)

UnitedStatesHistory

ForeignLanguage: French,Spanish,PortugueseandLatin

Electivesareofferedinthefollowingareas:

Art

BusinessEducation

Family&ConsumerSciences

InstructionalResources

JROTC

Music

Occupational/VocationalEducation

TechnologyEducation

Remember: •Asemesterclassmeetingallsixdaysinacycle,

equals 3 credits (two boxes across) •Asemesterclassmeetingthreedaysoutofthe

six day cycle equals 1.5 credits (one box across) •Afull-yearclassmeetingallsixdaysinacycle

equals 6 credits (all four boxes across)

Fall Semester Spring Semester

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equals 3 credits (two boxes across) •Asemesterclassmeetingthreedaysoutofthe

six day cycle equals 1.5 credits (one box across) •Afull-yearclassmeetingallsixdaysinacycle


WORKSHEET 5

MajorsubjectsofferedattheAcademicPreparatory,CollegePreparatory,AdvancedorAdvancedPlacementlevel(certainsubjectsonly):

Electivesareofferedin thefollowingareas:

ArtBusinessEducationFamily&ConsumerSciencesInstructionalResourcesJROTCMusicOccupational/

Vocational EducationTechnologyEducation

LanguageandCompositionPre-CalculusAlgebraIIGeometryAlgebraIMathReviewI&IIAlgebraITopicsApplicationsofMathPhysicsBiologyChemistryHumanPhysiologyAstronomy

EcologyGeologyOceanographyModernSciencePlantGrowth&AnimalCareEarth&SpaceScienceModernWorldHistoryForeignLanguage: French,Spanish, PortugueseandLatin

HealthPhysicalEducation


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APEnglishLiteratureandCompositionWorld LiteraturePsychologyinLiteratureSocioCulturalPerspectivesinLiteratureGeometryMathReviewAlgebraTopicsApplicationsofMathematicsAlgebraIIPre-CalculusCalculusAdvancementPlacementCalculusAdvancedPlacementBiologyAdvancedPlacementPhysicsPhysicsGeologyOceanographyHumanPhysiologyChemistry

EcologyAstronomyEarthandSpaceScienceModernSciencePlantGrowthandAnimalCareAdvanced Placement EuropeanHistory

AfricanAmericanHistoryCivicsandGovernmentEconomicsAncientAmericanCivilizationsPsychologySociology/AnthropologyIndependentStudyinthe SocialSciences

ForeignLanguage:French, Latin,Spanish,Portuguese

PhysicalEducationHealth

WORKSHEET 6

MajorsubjectsofferedattheAcademicPreparatory,CollegePreparatory, AdvancedorAdvancedPlacementlevel(certainsubjectsonly):

Electivesareofferedinthe followingareas:

ArtBusinessEducationFamily&ConsumerSciencesInstructionalResourcesJROTCMusicOccupational/

Vocational EducationTechnologyEducation


equals 3 credits (two boxes across) •Asemesterclassmeetingthreedaysoutofthesixday

cycle equals 1.5 credits (one box across) •Afull-yearclassmeetingallsixdaysinacycle


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COLLEGENAME

LOCATIONDistance from home

SIZEEnrollmentPhysical size of campus

ENVIRONMENTType of school (2yr, 4yr))School setting (urban, Rural)Location & size of nearest cityCo-ed, male, femaleReligious affiliation

ADMISSIONREQUIREMENTSDeadlineTests requiredAverage test scores, GPA, rankNotification

ACADEMICSYour major offeredSpecial requirementsAccreditationStudent facility ratioTypical class size

COLLEGE EXPENSESTuition, room & board Estimated total budget Application fee, deposits

FINANCIAL AIDDeadline Required form %receiving aid Scholarships

HOUSINGResidence hall requirements Food plan

FACILITIESAcademic recreational Other

ACTIVITIESClubs, organizationsGreek lifeAthletics, intramuralOther

CAMPUSVISITSWhenSpecial opportunities

WORKSHEET 7

College comparison worksheet


1A great way to learn about different types of careers is to go online to Bridges.com. Bridges

Choices© provides students with help in exploring careers and planning their future through two major programs:

Choices Explorer and Choices Planner.

One of the first steps involved in exploring careers is to figure out what interests you have. Bridges Choices© Planner Interest Profiler is a great place to start! Here’s what to do:A) Access the Choices Planner program by

going into www.bridges.com. BHS students should check with their counselor for the site ID and password. Once you get in, click on “Choices Planner”.

B) Sign into your portfolio. If you don’t have a portfolio, click on “create portfolio”.

Create a password using your first name, middle initial and last name (similar to your school computer log in):

Username: ___________________

Password (school ID): ___________

C) Next click on the WORK tab. Under the WORK tab you will see Interest Profiler. Click on that and then start answering the questions. Once you finish, the profiler will give you a list of characteristics similar to the examples here:

Enterprising: You are a “Persuader”. • You enjoy leading or managing other

people. • You often respond well to competition

and enjoy leading teams. • You are willing to take risks. • You value status, power, money and

material possessions. • You describe yourself as ambitious

or energetic. Artistic: You are a “Creator”. • You enjoy art of all types, including

drama, music, literature, and poetry. • You like using your imagination and

creativity. • You prefer working in unstructured

environments. • You have a need to express yourself. • You may describe yourself as sensitive or

emotional

D) Once you read about your interests you can

then find out about which careers may be appropriate for you by clicking on “Check out careers matching your interests”.

Based on my results, what careers may be of interest to me?

1. ______________________________

2. ______________________________

3. ______________________________

2What can I do once I graduate from high school? What kind of career would I like to have? How can I connect my interests to college majors and future careers?

Choices© Explorer’s 5 Minute Quiz is a great way to start.In order to plan for your future you need to identify your interests and then connect those interests various college majors. Once you start identifying majors you can begin to look at potential careers in those areas. A great way to explore interests and identify majors is to use the Bridges Choices© Explorer program.

Follow the steps below to get yourself started.

A) See your counselor about accessing the Bridges program online. Make sure you create a portfolio.

B) Once you are on the website, select Choices Explorer.

C) On the Home page under the LEARN tab click on the entry “Find interesting majors with a checklist”. You will now be on the major finder. This is a 5-minute quiz. Complete the quiz and then take a look at all of the majors that are listed under your interests. With the list of majors you will

see all kinds of related careers and sugges-tions on how to start preparing here in high school.

Based on my results, what careers may be of interest to me?

1. ______________________________

2. ______________________________ 3. ______________________________

Name: _______________________________________________________________ Projected Date of Graduation ________________

Exploring Careers

Exploring Careers Continued

PLANNING FOR SUCCESS CAREER ADVISEMENT PLAN

What do i want to do when i graduate?


3Occupations in which you are interested: (Use results and data gathered from Bridges Inter-

est Profiler and 5 Minute Quiz. Share this with your parents/guardians, counselors, teachers, etc!!)

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

4List personal attributes (e.g., self-confidence, patience) and aptitudes (e.g., mechanical, verbal) that you believe are necessary for success in the occupation(s) above. Refer to descriptions provided in Bridges Interest Profiler and 5 Minute Quiz. Check- off those that you have; circle those that you need to develop. Evaluate your progress each year.

Attributes:

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

Aptitudes:

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

5Based on your occupational interest(s) listed above, establish a career goal or two for the year using the chart below. Brockton High

students, be sure to refer to the yearly goal on your student advisement plan. Be sure to seek assistance with this task.

Can you be more specific? In order to reach your career goals, you may need to set smaller, more specific goals. For example, if you were interested in an occupation as a lawyer, you might set 9th grade career goals such as scoring 1400 on the PSAT next year and maintaining an A

average in English. In order to do that you may set more specific goals such as those provided in the examples in the chart.

With the help of a counselor, parent and/or teacher, record your specific goals in the

chart. Be sure to revisit these goals at least once a year. Ask others to review your progress with you. (One final note: Goals may change as you gain knowledge about yourself or an occupation. This is perfectly okay; simply reflect those changes in your plan.

Occupations In Which You Are Interested

List Personal Attributes and Aptitudes

Establish A Career Goal...

Adapted from the Massachusetts Department of Education Tech Prep Manual, June 06.

Grade Goal(s) Counselor’s Initials

Mentor’s Initials

Advisor’s Initials

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10

11

12

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4-YEAR COLLEGE BOUND (CAN ALSO BE USED FOR 2-YEAR COLLEGES)

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English Fr. Eng.(FY)(CP,A)

So. Eng.(FY)(CP,A)

Language & Com-position (S)(CP,A)

Sr. Eng.(FY)(CP,A,AP)

Social Science

Fr. World History (FY)

(CP,A)

U.S. Hist. (S)(CP,A) or AP U.S. Hist. (FY)

Mod. World (S) (CP,A) or AP U.S.

(FY)

Soc. Sci. Elective (S)(CP,A) or AP Euro.

(FY)

Math Alg. I (FY) (CP) or Geom.

(FY)(A)

Geom.(FY) (CP,A) or Alg.

II(FY)(A)

Alg. II(FY-A) or (S-CP) or Pre-Calc.(S)(CP,A)

Pre-Calc.(S)(CP,A) or Calc.(S)(CP,A) or (CP,A)

or AP Calc. (FY)

Science E. Sci. (S) (CP) or Bio.(S)(A)

Bio.(FY)(CP) or Chem.(FY)(A)

Chem.(S)(CP) or (FY)(A) or Physics (FY)(A) or (S)(CP) or Sci. Electives

(S)(CP,A)

Physics (S)(CP) or (FY)(A) or Sci. Electives (S)(CP,A) or AP Bio.(FY)

or AP Physics(FY)

Foreign Lang.

Lang. 2 (S) (CP,A) or Lang.

1 (FY)(CP,A)

Lang. 3 (S)(CP,A) or Lang. 2 (S)(CP,A)



Health Health(S) (CP,A)

P.E. Fitness & Wellness (S) 3 days/cycle

P.E.(S) 3days/cycle

P.E. (S) 3days/cycle

Electives Electives Electives Electives Electives

(Electives - Choose courses of interest to you from Bus. Ed., Art, Music, Tech. Ed., Family and Consumer Sciences, JROTC, TV Production)

If you are interested in exploring a particular path, perhaps you should think about taking some class-es in high school to help you prepare. Bridges Choices© Planner program is a great reference for you! Here’s what you need to do: A) See your counselor about accessing the

Bridges program online. Make sure you create a portfolio.

B) Once you are on the website, select Choices Planner. Click on the LEARN tab.

C) Click High School Planning and look at the Ca-reer Pathways listed. If there is something that you think you might be interested in, click on it and read about the recommended courses you should be taking in grade 10. On the right side you will see a list of related occupations from A through Z.

Based on my results, what careers may be of interest to me and what courses should I be taking in high school?

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

• __________________________________

Can You Be More Specific? Continued

Academic/Technical: What specific academic and technical goals will help you achieve your career goal? (e.g., maintain a B average in math; receive proficient ratings on technical competencies; read 2 books a month; get 600 on math PSAT).

Personal/Social: What specific personal/social goals will help you achieve your career goal? (e.g., participate in a student organization or activity; use calendar for scheduling study time).

Workplace Readiness: What specific workplace readiness goals will help you meet your career goal? (e.g., meet with an occupational mentor; search the internet for up-to-date career information; participate in cooperative education).

Year Example: learn about the type of reading and writing skills that lawyers use

Example: join school newspaper; publish an article Example: stay for extra help in English twice a week; study 15 minutes a day, every day, for the PSAT

9th

10th

11th

12th

Also, see the charts below for specific course information for a 4-year college, 2-year college, employment or the military:

How do I prepare for careers during my high school years?

2-YEAR COLLEGE/ARMED FORCES/CAREER BOUND

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English Fr. Eng. (FY)(P)

So. Eng. (FY)(P)

Lang. & Comp. (S)(P)

Sr. Eng.(FY)(P)

SocialScience

Fr. World Hist. (FY)(P)

U.S. Hist. (S)(P)

Mod. World Hist. (S)(P)

Soc. Sci. Elective(S)(P)

Math Alg. I (FY)(P)

Geom. (FY)(P)

Math Rev.I & II (S)(P) or Alg. I Topics(S)(P) or Appl. of Math

(S)(P)

Math Rev. I & II (S)(P) or Alg. I Topics(S)(P) or

Appl. of Math(S)(P)

Science Earth Sci-ence (S)(P)

Biology (FY)(P)

Mod. Sci.(S)(P) or Pl. Growth(S)(P)

or Earth & Space Sci. (S)(P)

Mod. Sci.(S)(P) or Pl. Growth (S)(P) or Earth

& Space Sci.(S)(P)

Health Health (S)(P)

P.E. Fitness & Wellness (S) 3days/

cycle

P.E.(S) 3days/cycle

P.E.(S) 3days/cycle

Electives Electives Electives Electives Electives

(Electives – Choose courses of interest to you from Bus. Ed., Art, Music, Tech. Ed., Fam-ily and Consumer Sciences, JROTC, TV Production)

Adapted from the Massachusetts Department of Education Tech Prep Manual, June 06.


8 Assessment Information (e.g., MCAS, PSAT/SAT, ACT results). Keep this chart up to date.

Assessment Information

Planning for your future is one of the most important things that you will do during your high school years, therefore, you need to make sure that you plan carefully.

Actions Continued: (I.E., Brockton High MCAS Support Classes, Massasoit Tutorial Classes or SAT Prep Classes)

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Assessment Date Scores and Results Comments How do results relate to your goals?

Based on results, are actions required on your part?

• Remembertodoasmuchresearchasyoucanbyutilizingthevariouscareerinterest inventories available through the Bridges Choices© Program.

• Refertothisplannerforinstructionsonhowtoproceed.

• RecordyourresultsinyourBridgesportfolio,trackextracurricularactivitiesonwork-sheet #3.

• Keepyourparents/guardiansinvolved.

• Seeyourcounselororadvisorforsupport.

! Planning


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Red HouseHousemaster: (508) 580-7421Assistant Housemaster: (508) 580-7054Guidance Office: (508) 580-7425

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