8th grade virtual parent night
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8th Grade Virtual Parent Night
Welcome to BEHS!
BEHS Administrative Team
Mr. Greg Applestein - Principal
Mr. Thomas Noonan - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Alicia Davis - Interim Assistant Principal
Mrs. Selena Leavitt - Interim Dean of Students
Mr. Eric Curtis - Athletic & Activities Director
Mr. Leonard Holmes - Director of The Learning Center (TLC)
Mr. Michael Ronan - BEHS Principal Intern
Goals & Agenda
Goal
● Develop an understanding of the differences between the middle school and the high school
● Learn about the most important aspects of high school that will help your student to be successful
● Ease your student’s transition from 8th grade to 9th grade
Agenda
1. Introductions2. Virtual Presentation
Guidelines3. Get to Know Your Student’s
School Counselor4. BEHS Info.5. Questions & Answers6. Video
Virtual Presentation Guidelines
● Please keep yourself muted during the presentation. ● To ask questions or make comments, you can utilize either the
chat feature or the hand raise feature. ○ The chat feature is located to the right of your screen.○ The hand raise feature is located at the bottom of your screen.
When you are called on, unmute yourself and lower your hand.
Meet the Student Services Team
Dawn Staples & Estelle KnightAdministrative Assistants
Ms. Wendy Spaulding Dr-K
Ms. Megan Magee L-Q
Ms. Stephanie Goss
R-Z
Edmentum Students Grades 9-12
Ms. Karen Wade
Ms. Alyssa Dolson A-Do
Personal & Social Development❖ Conflict resolution❖ Counseling referrals❖ Stress management❖ Crisis intervention❖ Grief
Academic Development❖ Schedule Changes❖ Preparing for college, military, trade
school and career❖ Naviance❖ College Visits❖ Common Application
Career Development❖ Co-Operative Education❖ Career Technical Education (CTE, aka Voc)❖ Military Visits❖ Technical School visits
School Counselors are here to help!
What is a 4-year plan?
High school is the time students prepare for whatever paths they choose in their transition to adulthood — for jobs and careers, the military, for postsecondary education and training, and for the lifelong learning that will be required for work now and in the future:
■4-year college■2-year college■Technical training■Military■Work■Gap Year
School counselors help students make a 4-year plan, the roadmap used to guide you through high school to adulthood, advising you on what to do when and tracking progress towards your goals.
Content Area Classes CreditEnglish 8 4Social Studies 6 3Math 6 3Science 6 3Fine Arts 2 1Physical Education 2 1Financial Literacy 1 0.5Health 1 0.5Capstone 1 each year 1Electives 14 7Total 24 Credits
What are the graduation requirements?
What is different in high school?
If credit is not earned for a class, the class
needs to be taken over
Students and families are more
responsible for reading
communication from staff at the
high school
One trimester’s
class is worth 0.5
credit.
Be prepared for every class, every day – find a method that really works for you.
Attendance matters - staying caught upleaves a lot more free time!
Make friends with new people.
The school isn’t as big as it seems -you’ll get to know your way around in no time.
Get involved with at least one club or other after-school activity.
Set reminders on your phone so you remember important things.
Breaking behavior rules really complicates everything!
The goal of high school is to get your diploma. Focus on academics at school and deal with distractions at home.
Joining a club in high school can help you make new friends, boost your extracurricular activity record, all while giving your applications and resumes a big boost. Employers and colleges look to see that students are involved outside the classroom, which shows they are well-rounded.
BETV - Bonny Eagle TVNational Honor Society
BEGSTA - Gay Straight Transgender AllianceWorld Language Honor Society French / Spanish
The Chess TeamCivil Right
Thespian SocietyCreative Writing Club
Drama - Fall Play / Winter One Acts / Spring MusicalHistory Club / Model Un
Key ClubPi-Cone Math Teams - Junior / Senior
The Outing ClubJazz Band
Robotics - BertPep BandSki Club
Student CouncilNewspaper - Eagle Times
YMCA Youth In Government
Fall Sports:● Cross Country● Football● Girls Field Hockey● Boys & Girls Soccer● Cheerleading● Girls Volleyball ● Golf
Winter Sports:● Boys & Girls Basketball● Boys & Girls Ice Hockey● Boys & Girls Swimming● Boys & Girls Indoor Track● Wrestling● Winter Cheerleading● Unified Basketball
Spring Sports:● Boys and Girls
Outdoor Track● Baseball● Softball● Boys and Girls Tennis● Boys & Girls Lacrosse
Athletics
Athletic Policies
Athletic Eligibility:
● Students must be enrolled in at least four courses during the season.● Students must pass at least four courses the trimester prior to the
season. ● They must attend a full day of school to attend practice or a game.● Students must have a current physical on file (within last two years)● Students must complete athletic registration packet each year.● District Policy JJIA- For reference
Interventions & Supports
There are many supports to help students do their best, including:
• Teachers in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies are available after school for extra help (2:15 - 4:00 Monday through Thursday).
• Library spaces are available during each block.
• Help with organization and study skills is available from School Counselors, Teachers, Advisors and Case Managers.
AttendanceSince students now must pass classes to receive credit, good attendance is key for most students to find success.
Major differences from the Middle School:
● Attendance is taken during each class by the teacher● Students could be marked tardy for multiple classes● Parents can just write notes or call in dismissals and do not need to
come into the building● Students must be in school to participate in sports that day
Students need to avoid unexcused absences by having a parent or guardian call the school when ever they are absent.
Students must check Google Classrooms and reach out to teachers when they are absent. Students are still required to complete all assignments.
PATHWAYS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL:
Freshman Academy - Cohort of students who receive additional support to have a successful transition to the high school. Smaller classroom numbers, additional teacher support.
STEM - A pathway for students who excel in science, technology, engineering, and math. Helping students explore career opportunities in the STEM fields
Stretch Academy - Cohort of students who are supported by a team of educators who provide rigorous academic opportunities for students who aspire to excel together through Honors and Advanced Placement courses.
Vocational Programs - Career and technical education programs are available to BEHS students. Mostly two year programs junior and senior year.
The Learning Center - TLC is the Alternative Education program at the high school.
Eligibility for Vocational Programs
● Students must earn at least 12 credits by the end of their sophomore year in order to be eligible to attend a vocational program.
● They need to plan their schedule with their counselor to ensure they take all of the classes necessary to be eligible to attend a vocational program.
● Students will receive information about these programs at the end of their sophomore year.
WRVC PROGRAMSAutomotive Technology
Building Trades
Business Education
Commercial Truck Driving A & B
Computer Repair and Networking
Computer Science & Multimedia
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Occupations Ed.
Electricity
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B)
Fire Fighting
Heavy Equipment Operations
Medical Occupations
Social Services
Automotive Collision
Automotive Technology
Biomedical & Health Science
Careers in Education
Carpentry
Commercial & Advertising Art
Culinary Arts
Cybersecurity
Dance
Food Service
Landscaping & Gardens
Marine Service
Masonry
New Media
Plumbing & HVAC
Welding
Woodworking
PATHS PROGRAMS
The Learning Center (TLC)
Typically students who have had struggles in mainstream education have met with success at TLC. We have identified the following types of students who seem to thrive in our setting: Students who suffer from school anxiety and being lost in the large school setting; students whose struggles are not caused by attendance or behavioral issues; students who need strong adult/student relationships to help them succeed.
Questions???
Contact Information
● Mr. Applestein - [email protected]● Mr. Noonan - [email protected]● Mrs. Davis - [email protected]● Mrs. Leavitt - [email protected]● Mr. Curtis - [email protected]● Mr. Holmes - [email protected]
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