8th Grade Parent Night Belmont High School February 13, 2018
Welcome Parents of the Class of 2022 Principal Dan Richards ● Asst. Principals Sherri Turner, Lisa Hurtubise, & Tom Brow ● School Resource Officer, Melissa O’Connor ● ● BHS Directors: Deb McDevitt (Social Studies), Patty Soliozy (Math), Elizabeth Baker (Science), Arto Asadoorian (Visual and Performing Arts), Lindsey Rinder (English), Colleen Foley (Foreign Language), Jim Davis (Athletics/Physical Education/Wellness), Diane Wiltshire (METCO) Guidance Dept. Head, Jim Brown ● Special Education Lead; Mike Bruno ● Minuteman Admissions Director/Asst. Principal, George ● Clement
Guidance Department ● Mr. Jim Brown, Lead Counselor ● Ms. Stacie Ross ● Mr. Matthew Ruane ● Ms. Brittney Field/Ms. Jessica Truslow ● Ms. Elise Rowley ● Ms. Emily Taylor
GUIDANCE SUPPORT • Course scheduling •Support for seeking academic help with teachers •Navigation through graduation requirements •Support and referral around emotional support/mental health needs. •Post-secondary/Future Planning This is all done through individual and small group meetings.
Additional Information: ● All Grade 9 students will configure an iPad in June to use in all of his or her classes in the fall. ● Students will pick up their iPad at Freshmen orientation in late August.
Other Information: •Join the BHS List Serve ▫www.belmont.k12.ma.us =>For Families => E-mail sign up
Special Education Department Services provided to students with: ● An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) ● A 504 Plan ● A District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP)
Special Education Programs Grade Based Learning Centers Direct special education instruction, support, and case management ● Skill development, academic support, organization, self-advocacy, ● understanding of disabilities Campus Program Focus on students with social and emotional challenges ● ● Coordination of program development with school psychologists and outside service providers All Children Experience Success (ACES) ● Focus on students with Autism Spectrum and Social Communication Disorders Social pragmatic skill development in coordination with district Speech ● and Language Pathologist
Tips for Parents If your student is currently receiving services: Contact your child's special education liaison or guidance counselor ● ● Ensure there is a plan in place for your child as they transition to the high school If your child does not receive services, but experiences difficulty at BHS: ● Communicate your concerns to teachers and guidance counselor If appropriate, the guidance counselor will refer your child to a Student ● Review Team (SRT) Student may receive classroom accommodations, direct supports, or be ● referred for an evaluation
Global Certificate Program Belmont High School
Overview ● The Global Certificate Program provides students with an opportunity to distinguish themselves by demonstrating global competency. ● During their four years at Belmont High School, students will complete specific coursework, an interdisciplinary portfolio of projects and reflections, and a summative global action project. ● The program is voluntary and open to all students. It will help them develop 21 st century skills and global awareness, preparing students for life after BHS.
The Global Certificate program seeks to… ● better prepare students for an interconnected world ● give students the opportunity to develop an interest and expertise in a global issue or culture ● provide interdisciplinary learning experiences ● create experiential and real world learning opportunities ● reinforce the development of 21 st century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, research and analysis, as well as oral and written communication
Requirements Coursework ● Four years of Foreign Language ● A globally oriented elective (for example, Global Music, Current Issues and Global Politics, AP Environmental Science) Portfolio ● Four Globally Oriented Projects from the standard BHS curriculum ● Reflections for each project Global Action Project ● Students must research, design, and implement a project that positively impacts a community
Why Minuteman? An Introduction for Parents
Education with Purpose
Program for the Evening • Travel in Color-Coded Groups to meet with: ▫Colleen Foley (Foreign Language) and Deb McDevitt (Social Studies) in the Little Theater ▫Lindsey Rinder (English) in the Library ▫Patty Soliozy (Math) and Liz Baker (Science) in the Cafeteria ▫Sherri Turner (Physical Education & Wellness) and Arto Asadoorian (Visual and Performing Arts) in auditorium
Director of Science Director of Mathematics and Technology/Engineering Liz Baker Patty Soliozy 617-993-5975 617-993-5965 ebaker@belmont.k12.ma.us psoliozy@belmont.k12.ma.us
● 9 th grade courses ● Progression of Courses ● Recommendation process
What are the math options for my daughter or son at Belmont High School?
Four years of math required for graduation Core courses: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
● College Prep Algebra 1 (#402) ● College Prep Geometry (#410) ● Honors Geometry (#406)
Based on: ● Math Performance: ● Report Card Grades ● Cumulative Tests ● MCAS/PARCC Scores ● Study Skills & Habits ● Attitude Toward Learning ● Independence of Effort
Math Team ● Highly Competitive ● Fun, Exciting and Social ● One Meeting per Week American Mathematics Competitions ● AMC 10/12 ● AIME-American Invitational Mathematics Exam ● USAMO-United States of America Math Olympiad
Patty Soliozy Director of Mathematics 617-993-5965 psoliozy@belmont.k12.ma.us
What are the science options for my daughter or son at Belmont High School? 4 years of Science required for graduation
Four years of science required for graduation A Sequence for the 21 st Century: Physics, Chemistry, Biology Why Physics First ? ● Content builds on previous course ● Synergistic with algebra ● Concrete Abstract
● College Prep Physics (#504) or ● Honors Physics (#503)
Teacher recommendation continues to be the best predictor of proper placement. Based on: ● Science performance ● Math performance ● Study and work skills & habits ● Independence of effort
● Coding Club (Ms. McLeod) ● Engineering and Design Club ● Science Team (Mr. Abruzzese) ● Women in Science (Mr. Abruzzese) ● FIRST Robotics (Ms. Phillips) ● Science Experiment Club (Mr. A & Mr. Loosmann)
Elizabeth Baker Director of Science and Technology/Engineering 617-993-5975 ebaker@belmont.k12.ma.us
Good Evening & Welcome! Social Studies Foreign Language Department Department Deborah McDevitt Colleen Foley 617-993-5985 617-993-5955 dmcdevitt@belmont.k12.ma.us cfoley@belmont.k12.ma.us
Foreign Language Program Belmont High School Colleen Foley cfoley@belmont.k12.ma.us 617-993-5955
Information about Foreign Language Program - Graduation requirement: 2 years - More than 2 years is encouraged! - Every language has options for 4 years - Heritage speakers can take advanced levels (a placement test is required) - Mixed grade levels in classes (depends on starting point)
Choices ➔ Begin a new language. - Chinese 1 - French 1 - Latin 1 - Spanish 1
Choices - Continue studying the same language. - Chinese 2 CP/ 2 Honors - French 2 CP/ 2 Honors - Latin 2 CP/ 2 Honors - Spanish 2 CP/ 2 Honors (or Spanish 1B)
This form will be sent home with students in their foreign language class. It will be due back to their foreign language teacher by Monday, March 5.
Recommendations Teachers recommend the course that best matches each student’s learning needs. - 1 st year course / college prep - 2 nd year course / college prep - 2 nd year course / honors
Social Studies World History Modern World History United States History
Grade 9: World History College Prep & Honors Content: World History from 500 - 1500 C.E. ■ India, China, Japan, Europe, the Middle East, & Latin America ■ Politics, Economics, Religion, & Culture Skills : ■ Reading, Research, & Writing ■ Collaboration & Critical Thinking
What does it look like in the classroom? Rome and Byzantine Debate Historical “Speed Dating”
Expectations ■ For Students: ■ Nightly homework (approximately 30 minutes) ■ Assessment: projects, tests, open response questions, essays, and the thesis ■ For Teachers: ■ Unit Planners with daily objectives, guiding questions, and key terms provided for all units
Honors or College Prep? Factors to Consider: ■ A common core curriculum is taught to all students ■ Both Honors and College Prep classes prepare students for college level work ■ Students who take College Prep as a 9 th grader can move to Honors as a 10 th grader and AP as an 11 th grader
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