2019-2020 Program of Studies Dr. Wayne Foley, BASH Grade Level/Assistant Principal Mr. Michael Stoudt, Acting Assistant to the Superintendent of Academics
‘Tis the Season • Tonight marks the beginning of the scheduling season for 2019-2020 school year • Goal: Board of School Directors approval of the Program of Studies at the November 27, 2018 meeting • POS booklets will then be posted to BASD site and shared with students so course selection can begin
Graduation Requirements House Bill 1095 Keystone Exams signed into law 10-25-18 • The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments (EOCAs) designed by the state of Pennsylvania to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, English Literature and Biology. • Based on recent legislation, the Keystone Exams are one component of Pennsylvania’s new system of high school graduation requirements. Keystone Exams will help school districts guide students toward meeting state standards – standards aligned with expectations for success in careers, the workplace, and college. In order to receive a diploma, students must also meet local district credit and attendance requirements and complete a culminating portfolio project, along with any additional district requirements. • Beginning in 2019/2020, BASH will utilize the Keystone Exam as the EOCA for students in Algebra I, English Literature and Biology. The Keystone Exam serves as a measure of student proficiency with this content. The students’ final grade in these courses will be adjusted in the summer to account for the Keystone Exam grade, which will be one fifth of the final grade, as is the case with all EOCAs. Students and parents will be notified of the final grade via mail and any scheduling adjustments necessary will be made before the start of the next school year.
Graduation Requirements End of Course Assessments • All core courses , including English, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Languages, in grades 9-12 will administer an EOCA, with three of the courses administering Keystone Exams as the EOCA. They are: • Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology (9) and English Literature (10) All students will need to successfully complete either a career portfolio or the BCTC senior project based upon student attendance. • Students utilize Career Cruising, a web-based program designed to provide meaningful career oriented experiences. Must take the civics test - Amended HB 564
Graduation Requirements Honors Govt. and Economics and Academic Govt. and Economics • The First Marking Period Benchmark Assessment fulfills the PA House Bill 564 requirement for Civics Exam . • Students currently learn about: • Articles of Confederation • Six Principles of the Constitution • Every Article and Amendment in the Constitution • Constitutional Applications • The Electoral College • The existing Quarter One Benchmark exceeds the state requirements and is more rigorous than the suggested Citizenship Test.
Learning Academies Update BASH continues developing learning academies with our current steering committee and has been since September 2014 • Names of the Academies: • STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics • VPFA - Visual, Performing and Fine Arts • GCBL - Global Communications, Business and Leadership • HHS - Health and Human Sciences • CTC - Career and Technology Center
Academy Guide Sheets Each academy requires: • Completion of a senior collaborative research and design project that focuses on a specific field • Participation in career fair and student showcase • Creation of a digital portfolio • Participation in guest lecture series and academy-sponsored and approved events
CTC Academy CT Graduation Requirements Subject Minimum Credit Requirement - 28 9 th Eng ; 10 th Eng; 11 th Eng; and 12 th Eng; English 4 Choice based on program 9 th US; 10 th MW; 11 th Civics; 12 th Choice based Social Studies 4 on program 9 th Geo; 10 th Alg. II; 11 th Pre-calc.; 12 th Choice Math 4 based on program 9 th Bio; 10 th Chem.; 11 th Physics Science 3.34 9 th and 10 th Health/Physical Health and 2.66 Career &Technology Center Academy Education – 1.66 credit Physical Physical Education – 1 credit Education The Boyertown Area Senior High is excited to announce a new CTC academy. This academy is designed for students who are seeking to enhance their educational program with highly World 0.5-1 One planned course ** relevant career and technical experience directly connected to Language the business and industry community. The academy will Required 9-9.5 Program courses are required per year. CTC Program provide students with the competitive edge needed to compete in the local and global marketplace while simultaneously improving economic vitality and quality of life.
Learning Academy Participation • We currently have 74 Sophomore students participating in the Academies with an additional 87 Sophomore students participating in the BCTC Academy. • At our October 10 th Freshman Academy day we had 303 students show an interest in the 4 in house Academies and 103 students showing interest in the CTC academy. • More information at the BASH website- Learning Academy page
Addition of AP Courses to POS AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Psychology # of individual AP Calculus – AB students taking AP European History AP Research one or more AP AP Calculus – BC AP Language & Composition AP Seminar courses this school year = 446 AP Capstone AP Literature & Composition AP Statistics AP Chemistry AP Music Theory AP Studio Art Total enrollment in AP US Government/AP AP Computer Science AP Physics 1 Comparative Government AP courses this school year = 857 AP Physics – C AP Economics AP US History
Concurrent Enrollment Courses Science Health & Physical Education $Environmental Science (3 college credits) *$CPR/First Aid (3 college credits) $Astronomy $Web Design (3 college credits) English *^$English Composition I/II (6 college credits-3/semester World Language $Spanish III (6 college credits) *^$English Composition/$Technical Writing (6 college credits-3/semester) $Spanish IV (6 college credits) Education $Introduction to Education (3 college credits) Art $Graphic Design Applications(3 college credits) Social Sciences $Drawing (3 college credits) $United States History from 1877 (3 college credits) Family & Consumer Science $United States National Government (3 college credits) $Basic Nutrition (3 college credits) $CE Economics (3 college credits) Business $Computer Applications (3 college credits) *Course requires pre-requisite testing through MCCC prior to enrollment. ^Pre- requisite of a “C” or better in Fall Semester of English Composition I to be eligible to take Spring Semester of English Composition II and Technical Writing $Course textbook fees/fees may apply. The final grade-point-average (GPA) of a student for each Concurrent Enrollment (CE) course in which the student has achieved at least a grade of ‘B - ’ will be raised 0.1. Students must earn at least a C to receive MCCC credit and at least a D- to earn BASH credit.
Concurrent Enrollment Courses Harrisburg University opportunities: • 11 of our professional staff members are currently being vetted and interviewed to become corporate partners to teach 14 NEW CE classes. • Our staff will be teaching these classes to our students during their normal school day. Our students benefit by having the opportunity to receive College Credits at a greatly reduced price.
New Course - ELA HONORS GLOBAL HUMANITIES 10 • This integrated course, designed for the outstanding English and Social Studies student, will combine advanced studies of Global issues and history with intense analysis of literary works from around the world. • As an integrated course, the class will convene during two class periods each day and count for two credits – one English and one Social Studies credit. • During the school year, students will analyze current issues by interpreting key historical events and exploring the cultural heritage of each region, as well as reading a variety of novels, short stories, poems, and plays of the pertinent regions of the world. • This course will develop critical thinking and include exercises in creative and analytical writing, Socratic discussion, public speaking, debate, and research. • In the spring, students will take the Keystone Literature Exam. In addition, the rigor and pace of the course will prepare students for Advanced Placement courses in English and Social Studies.
New Courses - FCS • PRESCHOOL PROGRAM I has been added as an elective for grade 9 students • CUISINE OF THE AMERICAS Students will research the history, traditions, and foods of North and South America Will be open to grade 9 students • TEXTILE CONSTRUCTION Related skills are learned through problem solving, critical thinking, and creative expression. Areas of study include: tools & equipment, fabrics, pattern layout & symbols, hand & machine sewing, and simple construction principles.
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