Welcome toBurlington Township High School

2014-2015

“Building for the future, the best is yet to come!”“Building for the future,

the best is yet to come!!” Orientation Program

PROGRAM AGENDA Welcoming Remarks

Transitioning into BTHS Academic Schedule and Programs

Guidance Program Athletics and Extracurricular Program

Tour of the High School

• Provide exemplary instructional programs and practices

• Maintain safe and secure schools

• Develop a school community that is involved in meaningful ways

• Practice effective and efficient school management and operations

Burlington Township District Goals

The Intensive Block Model

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

• Students attend 4 seventy-eight or seventy-six minute classes each day.

Instructional Schedule

Period 1-2 Class -- 78 minutes

Period 3-4 Class -- 76 minutes

Period 5 Lunch ---- 36 minutes

Period 6 Advisory -- 36 minutes

Periods 7-8 Class -- 76 minutes

Period 9-10 Class -- 78 minutes

The Advantages of an The Advantages of an Intensive 4 X 4 Intensive 4 X 4

Block ModelBlock Model

• A variety of learning styles can be addressed in each course, enabling more students to achieve success

• Students have a greater range of courses from which to select

• Students prepare for only four

classes at a time

• Allows more creativity on the part of the teacher and fosters more creativity in the students

Sample Student ScheduleSample Student Schedule

Periods Semester 1 Semester 2

1-2 Math Spanish 2

3-4 H/PE English

5 Lunch Lunch

6 Advisory Advisory

7-8 Science Social Studies

9-10 Spanish I Art I

Credit and Subjects Required for Graduation:

140 Credits are required for graduation including 20 credits in each of the following:

• Language Arts (Literacy)• Mathematics• Science• Physical Education, Health and Safety

Additionally, the Following Subjects are required for

Graduation:• United States History I and II• World History• 10 Credits in World Language• 2.5 credits in financial, economic, business,

and entrepreneurial literacy • 5 Credits in Visual and Performing Arts• 5 Credits in Career Education, Consumer,

Family and Life Skills, or Vocational-Technical Education

AP English Literature

AP Calculus

AP Statistics

AP Spanish Language

AP Spanish Literature

AP Computer Science

AP German

AP US Gov’t and Politics

Opportunities for Course Opportunities for Course AdvancementAdvancement

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics B

AP United States History

AP World History

AP French

AP Psychology

AP Music Theory

AP Program

Senior College OptionSenior College Option

Seniors who have passed the HSPA and are on target to Seniors who have passed the HSPA and are on target to complete all coursework can take a reduced course-load senior complete all coursework can take a reduced course-load senior

year in order to take college courses at an area collegeyear in order to take college courses at an area college

Additional Additional Opportunities to Earn Opportunities to Earn

College CreditsCollege Credits1. College Acceleration Program (CAP)

through BCC

Offers students the opportunity to earn college credits for courses taught at

BTHS

2. Internet based classes

3. College courses taught on the BTHS campus by college instructors: Intro to Criminal Justice and American Sign Language

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Mr. James Mills – Director

Mrs. Heidi Roman – 9th Grade

Mrs. Cindy Marzilli – A-Ek

Mr. Troy Scott – El-La

Mrs. Lara Webb – Le-Rh

Ms. Alicia Hayes – Ri-Z

Guidance Program

• Individual and small group counseling

• College and career counseling (Naviance)

• Provide resources for students and parents through website and Naviance

• Administer PSAT, Practice SAT, SAT, PARCC, and AP Testing

ATHLETICS

ADADEMICS

•Eligible for Semester One

• Completed 30 Credits and attained a GPA of 2.0 (70) or higher from the previous year (does not apply to incoming 8th grade students.)

•Eligible for Semester Two

• Completed 15 Credits and attained a GPA of 2.0 (70) or higher from semester one

ATHLETICS – OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Physical from your family physician

• Signed Permission slip

• NJSIAA Steroid Testing Form

• Abide by the signed athletic contract

• Abide by team rules

• Not on the deprived list

REGISTERING FOR

FALCON FLYER

STEP 1 – www.burltwpsch.org

STEP 2- enter your email address on the next screen and click join

REGISTERING FOR THE

HIGH SCHOOL’S ENEWS

STEP 1 – www.burltwpsch.org

STEP 3- On the next screen, click on eNews Registration link

STEP 2 – Click on High School’s Website

STEP 4- enter your email address on and select submit

REGISTERING FOR THE

PARENT PORTAL

STEP 1 – www.burltwpsch.org

STEP 2- please e-mail parentportal@burltwpsch.org the following information: student’s name, address and grade and the parent’s e-mail address

Building Tours and Q and A