Program of Studies Overview March 8, 2018
Agenda Welcome - Scott Hoffman Overview of Program of Studies - Sara Lamere The 9 th Grade Transition - Susan Chlapowski Co- Curricular Involvement - Robin Benoit & Bryce Mattie Department Leaders English - Janet Brown Math - Russ Wass Science - Deb Pierce Social Studies - Kathleen Doherty World Languages - Jen Fraser Unified Arts - Becky Ufema Health and Wellness - Barbi Kelley Technology - Beth Cregan Sample Schedules - Julie Horton
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English at Bromfield: An Overview of English Department Offerings and Opportunities Starting in 9 th grade, English courses divide into two levels: College Preparatory and Honors. 9th Grade : Introduction to Literature (CP, H) 10th Grade : Comparative Literature (CP, H) 11th Grade : American Literature (CP, H) 12th Grade : World Literature (CP) British Literature (H) Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition English Electives Title Eligibility Duration Art of Being Grades 11-12 Half Year Contemporary Literature Grades 11-12 Half Year Creative Writing Grades 10-12 Half Year Film Studies Grades 11-12 Half Year Public Speaking Fundamentals Grades 10-12 Half Year Department Leader: Janet Brown, jbrown@psharvard.org
Mathematics Sequence Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 Gr. 9 Algebra II (H) Algebra 1 Geometry Gr. 10 Geometry(H) Geometry Algebra II Gr. 11 Pre-Calculus (H) Algebra II Trigonometry & Analysis Gr. 12 AP Calculus or Trigonometry Calculus (H) Calculus(H) & Analysis
GRADE 9 GRADE 11 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS Chemistry Introduction to Physics ---no prerequisite Honors Chemistry Introduction to Physics Honors- --prerequisite: B+ in 8 th Applied Physics (project based) grade physical science and B+ in Honors Algebra I with a Honors Physics strong recommendation from both of your science and AP Physics I math teachers. The math component of this course is AP Biology significant. Students are more successful when they have AP Chemistry (students must have had either a strong knowledge of Algebra I. Chemistry or Honors Chemistry first) PLEASE NOTE: Anatomy and Physiology Students taking Introduction to Physics will take the Engineering for the Future Physical Science MCAS in the spring. If they pass that exam, they will have met their state science graduation Sustainability of Earth’s Ecology requirement and will not have to take a science MCAS in GRADE 12 their sophomore year. Chemistry GRADE 10 Honors Chemistry Biology – no prerequisite Applied Physics (project based) Honors Biology Honors Physics Chemistry AP Physics I Honors Chemistry AP Biology PLEASE NOTE: AP Chemistry (students must have had either All students must take and pass a course in Biology to Chemistry or Honors Chemistry first) graduate from High School. Anatomy and Physiology Students may double up in biology and chemistry if Engineering for the Future they choose. However, they must meet the prerequisites Sustainability of Earth’s Ecology to do so and both courses must fit into their daily school schedule. Deborah Pierce—Biology Science Department Leader dpierce@psharvard.org 978.456.4152 ext. 4287
The Social Studies Department seeks to enable students to participate intelligently and responsibly in their local and global communities. Emphasis is placed on the development of research, communication, critical thinking, and study skills that will foster civic participation and equip the student for postsecondary learning. Social Studies requirements Three social studies credits are required for graduation. One high school credit in U.S. History is required for graduation. Global Studies is a required course for sophomores. Grade 9 : U.S. History II – required course for graduation Grade 10 : Global Studies – required course for sophomores (College Prep or Honors) Grades 11 & 12: Plan to offer every year Civil Law (one semester) Holocaust & Human Behavior (semester, College Prep or Honors) Criminal Justice (one semester) Modern American History (College Prep or Honors) Current Events (one semester or full year) Psychology (College Prep or Advanced Placement) Economics (Honors) U.S. Pop Culture Seminar (College Prep or Honors) To be offered next year (2018-2019), and then in alternating years: European History (Advanced Placement) U.S. Government & Politics (Advanced Placement) Plan to offer in 2019-2020, and then in alternating years: Ancient & Medieval History (College Prep or Honors) Human Geography (Advanced Placement) Eligibility prerequisites For 10th grade Global Studies Honors, students need a B+ in U.S. History II and teacher recommendation. For 11th and 12th grade electives, eligibility prerequisites vary; please refer to the Program of Studies for specifics. In all cases, teacher recommendation is also a prerequisite for eligibility for Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Questions? Contact Kathleen Doherty ~ kdoherty@psharvard.org
World Languages Offerings Students who pursue the study of French or Spanish will: Communicate in the language of study • Develop an appreciation and understanding of cultural similarities and differences • Be prepared to be a member of a global community • Read and understand authentic literature at age appropriate levels • Community with accuracy when writing, reflecting acquired skills • Develop a greater understanding of the English language • SEQUENCE- French SEQUENCE -Spanish GRADE 8 : French Grade 8 GRADE 8 : Spanish Grade 8 GRADE 9 : French 2 GRADE 9 : Spanish 2 or Spanish 2 Honors GRADE 10 : French 3 GRADE 10 : Spanish 3 or Spanish 3 Honors** GRADE 11: French 4 Honors GRADE 11 : Spanish 4 or Spanish 4 Honors** GRADE 12 : French 5 Honors GRADE 12 : Spanish 5 Honors or AP Spanish or AP French GRADES 9-12 : Spanish 1 SEQUENCE- American Sign Language Grades 9-12: ASL 1 ** Students who wish to change from non-honors to honors level classes must work independently over the summer and take the Honors level final from the previous year of study before the beginning of the next school year. The student must receive a minimum of 74% on the exam in order to change levels. **Please contact Jennifer Fraser at jfraser@psharvard.org with any questions** Two years of the same high school world language are presently required for grades 9-12 for admission into Massachusetts State Colleges/Universities. Students contemplating admission into private colleges should check individual college requirements.
Department Leader: Beth Cregan, mcregan@psharvard.org High School Technology Python Programming Middle Grade 6 rE-creation! School Java Programming Grade 7 Digital-Me! STEAM POWERED Digital Media Grade 8 Building Your Brand i-Engineer i-Invent Apps
Health and Wellness Grades 11 and 12 Physical Education: ● Lifetime Fitness ● Yoga (can also be used for a health class) ● Sport Intensive Physical Education Grades 9 and 10 Health: ● Physical Education ● On Your Own (Grade 12 only) ● Health and Wellness ● Personal Safety & Wellness for Women It’s recommended to take Physical ● Advanced Nutrition Education in grade 9 and Health and ● Art of Being Wellness in grade 10. ● EMT Cadet Program (must be 16 years old and submit an application) ● Advanced EMT Department Leader: Barbi Kelley, bkelley@psharvard.org
Unified Arts Visual Arts Music Art Foundations – half year/full year (9-12) Wind Ensemble – full year (9-12) Studio Art – full year (9-12) Concert Choir – full year (9-12) Clay – full year (9-12) Music Theory and Composition I – full year (9-12) Advanced Studio Art – full year (10-12) Music Theory and Composition II - full year (10-12) Vocal Techniques – full year (9-12) Musical Theatre Techniques – full year (9-12) Jazz Workshop – full year (9-12) Jazz Styles – full year (9-12) Theatre Arts Digital Arts Technical Theatre – full year (9-12) Advanced Technical Theatre – Desktop Publishing Production – full year (9-12) full year (10-12) Photoshop – full year (9-12) Acting and the Stage – full year (9-12) Graphic Design – full year (9-12) CADD - full year (10-12) Advanced Acting and the Stage – full Digital Photography – full year (9-12) year (10-12) TV Production – full year (8-12) Rebecca Ufema, Unified Arts Department Leader rufema@psharvard.org 978-456-4152 x1571
Sample Schedules Example 1 Example 2 Intro to Literature 1 credit ○ H Intro to Literature 1 credit ○ Algebra 1 1 credit ○ Geometry 1 credit ○ Intro to Physical Science 1 credit ○ Intro to Physical Science 1 credit ○ US History 1 credit ○ US History 1 credit ○ Spanish 1 1 credit ○ ○ H Spanish II 1 credit ○ Physical Education 1/2 credit ○ Physical Education ½ credit ○ Chorus 1/2 credit ○ Photography 1 credit Study (every day) 0 credits ○ ○ Total credits 6 ○ Study (every other day) 0 credits ○ Total credits 6 ½ ○
Closing Remarks – Scott Hoffman THANK YOU FOR COMING!!!!
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