WELCOME TO OUR PROGRAM OF STUDIES PRESENTATION
Purpose...Tonight’s WHY
School can feel like this
Emotions Matter Attention, Memory, and Learning Decision Making Relationship Quality Physical and Mental Health Performance and Creativity Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc Brackett, PhD
Seeking Balance STRESSED EXCITED HAPPY ANXIOUS JOYFUL OVERWHELMED FULFILLED BORED CALM TIRED SATISFIED EXHAUSTED Yale Center for DEPRESSED Emotional Intelligence
Emotions Matter Students who experience: Tend to Feel Positive Relationships Accepted & Connected Engaging Instruction Hopeful & Interested Relevance & Meaningfulness Happy & Respected Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc Brackett, PhD
Finding Flow Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Introduction of Presenters School Counseling Humanities Paula Panos Angela Staron Wellness STEM Mike Santangeli J.T. Schemm Kristen Fallo Administration Special Education Gina Pin Patty Roszko Jennifer Desmarais - Classes 2020 & 2022 Dave DeAngelo Julie McTague - Classes 2019 & 2021 (2023)
FOUR YEAR PLAN • English 8 credits • Math 6 credits • Science 6 credits • Social Studies 6 credits • Fine & Applied Arts 4 credits • Health/Physical Ed 5 credits • Electives 13 credits Total = 48 credits
ADDITIONAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • Demonstrate competence in basic skills per CT Public Act No. 01-166 • Connecticut Grade 11 SAT Test • Next Generation Science Assessment in Grade 11 • Computer Proficiency • Writing Portfolio
SCHEDULING PROCESS: 8TH GRADE SCHEDULING TIMELINE • Course selection occurs in February • High school counselors schedule at the middle schools • John Read - February 4 th • Helen Keller - February 6 th • Conflict resolution after budget is passed • Schedules emailed home in July via Parent Portal
Seven-Day Rotating Schedule Day in the life of a 9th grader at Barlow?
Sample Schedule: Joel Barlow, Grade 9 1 Wellness 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
WELLNESS • •
WELLNESS DIMENSIONS • • • • • • •
WELLNESS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS •
WELLNESS REQUIRED COURSES • • • •
WELLNESS ELECTIVES • • • • •
WELLNESS ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES • • • •
Sample Schedule: Joel Barlow, Grade 9 1 Wellness 9 2 Science 3 4 5 6 7 8
SCIENCE COURSES Goals: • Science is learned by blending curiosity determination, and experimentation. (doin’ science!) • Build and expand student interest and confidence • Scientifically literate and conversant students • Developing reading and writing skills • Success on standardized testing (11 th grade SATs and NGSS Assessment) • Foundational knowledge and skills for future coursework
SCIENCE COURSES Honors Biology • Motivated, self-directed, independent learners • Strong reading and writing skills • Strong critical thinking and abstract reasoning skills • Strong ability to use higher orders of thinking • Strong study skills • Solid mastery and retention of middle school science concepts • Require much less modeling and review • A’s on chapter and unit tests • Strong curiosity and interest in science
SCIENCE COURSES Physical Science & Earth Dynamics • Hands-on, student designed laboratory investigations • Promotes reading strategies used at Barlow • Develops note-taking and study skills for incoming 9 th graders • Develops critical thinking and abstract reasoning skills • Students see evidence of cross-cutting concepts between chemistry, biology, and physics ideas throughout the course • Builds students’ confidence, skill levels, and knowledge base for future science classes, as well as advancing to honors level
SCIENCE COURSES Fundamentals of Physical Science & Earth Dynamics • Develops inquiry-based learning skills, including lab skills • Provides a greater degree of individualized instruction • Provides a high level of direct teacher instruction and supports • Develops critical thinking skills • Develops reading and writing skills • Develops note-taking and study skills
AP AND ELECTIVE COURSES AP Offerings Full Year Electives • AP Biology • Physics • AP Chemistry • Environmental • AP Physics Biology • AP Environmental Semester Electives Science • Astronomy • Forensics • Human Biology
SCIENCE ELECTIVES Science Research • Conduct an authentic science research project • Develop your experimental design skills • Develop your expertise with laboratory equipment • Develop your problem-solving skills • Develop your persistence and resolve • Develop your presentation skills (writing and speaking) • Work with other students interested in science • Work with an out of school mentor – learn and network • Explore your interest in science • Set yourself apart from others
Sample Schedule: Joel Barlow, Grade 9 1 Wellness 9 2 Science 3 Math 4 5 6 7 8
MATHEMATICS COURSES • JBHS Math Program • Provides multiple entry points for 9 th graders based on level of knowledge and demonstrated prerequisite skills • Student/Parents Lens • College and Career Ready Assessments • PSATs (8 th , 9 th , 10 th ) - Heart of Algebra (Algebra 1) • SATs (11 th ) - Passport to Advanced Math (Algebra 2) • GPA, Total Course Load, and Other Commitments • What Math course in Senior Year?
STUDENTS IN 8 TH GRADE ALGEBRA 1 • Before registering for a level of Geometry ask – Have I mastered Algebra 1 ? • B or better on unit tests • B or better on Midterm • B or better on Final (Revisit in June) • If B- or lower... • Take an Algebra Extension at JBHS • Advanced Algebra 1 (Alg 1 ½)
TYPICAL FOUR-YEAR PROGRAMS
9 TH GRADE STEM ELECTIVES • • • • • •
9 TH GRADE STEM ELECTIVES • • • • •
ADVANCED STEM ELECTIVES • • • • • • • •
MORE INFORMATION 2019-20 Program of Studies is Online • Found on JBHS Website under School Resources • Provides detailed descriptions for all courses • Provides graduation requirements and course selection guidelines Math Placement - Things to Consider • Math Level Expectations • Student Self-Survey • Four Year Program Pathways
THE HUMANITIES • English •Social Studies •World Language •Music •Visual Arts
HUMANITAS •Greek Origins •Philanthropia : Love of that which makes us human •Paideia : Education •Roman Origins: •Cicero; famous orator and prose stylist •Active public life and fulfilling private life •Human Nature, Civilization, Kindness
Sample Schedule: Joel Barlow, Grade 9 1 Wellness 9 2 Science 3 Math 4 English 5 6 7 8
ENGLISH ● Grade 9: English I or 9th Grade Humanities ● Grade 10: English II or Advanced English II ● Grade 11: English III and English elective or AP Language and Composition ● Grade 12: English IV and English elective or AP Literature and Composition
ENGLISH ELECTIVE COURSES •Journaling: The Art of •Journaling: The Art of Memoir Memoir •Modern Multicultural •Modern Multicultural Literature Literature •Psychology & Literature •Psychology and Literature •Writing to Speak •Children’s Literature
Sample Schedule: Joel Barlow, Grade 9 1 Wellness 9 2 Science 3 Math 4 English 5 Social Studies 6 7 8
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES REQUIRED: • Grade 9: Our Western Traditions or 9th Grade Humanities ● Grade 10: American Government ● Grade 11: U.S. History or A.P. U.S. History ● One semester of non-western study
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES, NON-WESTERN Non-Western Requirement of one semester: • World Geography (10) •Debate (10-12) •East Asian Cultures (10-12) •A.P. Comparative Gov. and Politics (11-12) •Cultural Anthropology (11–12)
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES Electives not yet mentioned: •Madman as Hero (11-12) Semester •A.P. Psychology (11-12) Full year •Economics (11-12) Semester
Sample Schedule: Joel Barlow, Grade 9 1 Wellness 9 2 Science 3 Math 4 English 5 Social Studies 6 ELECTIVE: World Language, Music, Visual Arts, Tech & Graphic Arts, Computer Science, Engineering 7 ELECTIVE: World Language, Music, Visual Arts, Tech & Graphic Arts, Computer Science, Engineering 8
WORLD LANGUAGES French Latin Spanish Virtual Language Study
FRENCH •French I •French II • French III •French IV: Regular and Advanced •French V: Regular and Honors •French VI: One or Two Semesters Senior Year •Advanced Placement
SPANISH •Spanish I •Spanish II • Spanish III •Spanish IV: Regular and Advanced •Spanish V: Regular and Honors •Spanish VI: (full year and service) •Advanced Placement
LATIN • Latin II •Latin III: Regular and Honors •Latin IV: Regular and Honors •Latin V: Regular and Honors
VIRTUAL LANGUAGE Grades 11 and 12 • One credit per semester • Independent, teacher facilitated study of languages not included in the regular curriculum and for which we have supportive virtual language connections • Two years recommended
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