Bow High SchoolBow High School

2014-20152014-2015

Program of StudiesProgram of Studiesandand

Course SelectionCourse Selection

February 4, 2014February 4, 2014

Administrative TeamAdministrative Team• John House-Myers, Principal• Linda Frost, Assistant Principal• Colleen DesRuisseaux, Director of School

Counseling• Don Gage, Dean of Math, Science,

Technology & Business• Jacqueline Coe, Dean of Humanities 

MissionMission 

The mission of our school community is to develop

knowledgeable, inquiring and caring young people who become confident

life long learners. 

EXPECTATIONS FOR EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNINGSTUDENT LEARNING

   Students will embrace responsibility for their education by Students will embrace responsibility for their education by

challenging themselves challenging themselves to take risks. to take risks. Students will effectively Students will effectively analyze and synthesize analyze and synthesize

information from diverse sources.information from diverse sources. Students will be Students will be confident and effective confident and effective

communicators communicators through written, verbal, digital and through written, verbal, digital and creative expression. creative expression.

Students will exhibit mastery application of Students will exhibit mastery application of problem problem solving and critical thinking skills.solving and critical thinking skills.

Students will demonstrate Students will demonstrate collaborative and adaptive collaborative and adaptive capabilities.capabilities.

Students will show evidence of Students will show evidence of personal, social, civic personal, social, civic and global responsibilityand global responsibility..

Principles on which the Principles on which the curriculum was builtcurriculum was built

1. 1. InterdisciplinaryInterdisciplinary - the curriculum will allow students to - the curriculum will allow students to see the connection between areas of study.see the connection between areas of study.

2. 2. Active Learning Active Learning - the curriculum will require students to - the curriculum will require students to be actively involved in their education.be actively involved in their education.

3. 3. RelevanceRelevance - the curriculum will show students how what - the curriculum will show students how what they learn in school relates to life in the they learn in school relates to life in the ““real world.real world.””

44. High Standards . High Standards - students in all classes will be held to - students in all classes will be held to high standards of performance and effort.high standards of performance and effort.

TonightTonight’’s Meetings Meeting

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Course Registration ProcessCourse Registration Process

Important DatesImportant Dates

BHS Graduation BHS Graduation RequirementsRequirements

Humanities – includes English, Humanities – includes English, 8 credits8 creditsSocial Studies, Fine and Performing ArtsSocial Studies, Fine and Performing Arts

( minimum requirements:( minimum requirements:4 English, 2.5 Social Studies)4 English, 2.5 Social Studies)

Math, Science, Math, Science, 8 credits 8 credits TechnologyTechnology and Business and Business

(minimum requirements:(minimum requirements: 3 credits of Mathematics,3 credits of Mathematics,2 credits of Science)2 credits of Science)

BHS Graduation BHS Graduation RequirementsRequirements

ContinuedContinued

B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. (Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow)(Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow) 2.5 credits 2.5 creditsincludes a 2.5 year program of :includes a 2.5 year program of :

Physical Education, Physical Education, Health/Wellness, Health/Wellness, Social Development,Social Development,Nutrition.Nutrition.

ElectivesElectives 5.5 credits 5.5 credits

TotalTotal 24 credits24 credits

BHS Graduation BHS Graduation RequirementsRequirements

ContinuedContinued

Senior Project/PresentationSenior Project/Presentation - All students must - All students must successfully complete and present a senior successfully complete and present a senior project in order to graduate from Bow High project in order to graduate from Bow High School.School.

Digital Portfolio – demonstrates the proficient, ethical, and responsible use of 21st century tools within the context of core subjects and will include examples of student work and reflections about his/her progress.

BHS Graduation BHS Graduation Requirements Requirements

ContinuedContinued

Career Exploration Requirement - 20 hours minimum (to be completed during their four years at Bow High School).

Community Service - 20 hours minimum (to be completed during their four years at Bow High School).

Course Registration WorksheetCourse Registration WorksheetCOURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009

Bow High School, 32 White Rock Hill Road, Bow, NH 03304 Guidance Department: 603-228-2210 Extension 312

Student’s Name: _________________________

Please use this sheet to help you with your online registration course selections

BHS Freshmen Year Requirements: BHS Junior Year Requirements: Studies in the Humanities 2 credits World Studies 2 credits BEST 9 1 credit BEST 11 1 credit Integrated Science/Tech I 1 credit BHS Sophomore Year Requirements: BHS Senior Year Requirements: American Studies 2 credits Senior Seminar .5 credit BEST 10 1 credit Community Service 20 hours Integrated Science/Tech II 1 credit Career Exploration 20 hours

Freshmen and sophomores should also select 1 math credit and up to three credits of electives. Juniors should select 1 math credit and up to four credits of electives.

Seniors should select up to seven and one half credits of electives. All courses offered are listed below. Bolded courses are new for the 08-09 school year.

Course # Course Name Credit

0040101 Internship .5 1010101 BEST 9 1 1010201 BEST 10 1 1010301 BEST 11 1 1010401 BEST 12 (1/2 year) .5 1010505 BEST 12 1 2020155 Keyboarding .5 2030205 Computer Literacy .5 2020255 Computer Applications* .5 2020305 Adv. Computer Applic.* .5 2020315 International Business .5 2020355 Programming in C++* .5 2021401 AP Computer Science* 1 2030555 Business/Entrepreneurship .5 2030525 Marketing .5 2030705 Pers. Finance & Investing* .5 2030715 Finance II* .5 2030750 ICT Independent Study* .5 3020105 Introduction to Cooking .5 3020205 Creative Cooking .5 3020305 Fashion Merchandising .5 3020405 Interior Design .5 4010021 Studies/Humanities 2 4010042 American Studies 2 4010082 World Studies 2 4010105 Senior Seminar .5 4031121 AP Eng. Lit. & Comp. 1 4031141 AP Eng. Lang. & Comp. 1 4030165 Creative Writing .5 4030175 Online Creative Writing* .5 4030185 Advanced Writing .5 4030195 Elements of Writing .5 2030455 The Yearbook* .5 2030505 Journalism* .5 4020875 Greek Mythology .5 4030205 Poetry Workshop .5 4030225 Public Presentation .5 4030245 Film Critique .5 4030248 Film Making* .5 4030265 Theater Workshop .5 4030405 Women’s Studies .5 4030505 20th Century .5 4021701 AP United States History 1 4021721 AP European History 1 4030730 Economics .5 4020765 Psychology .5 4020775 AP Psychology 1 4020785 Child Psych. & Develop. .5 4020805 Sociology .5

Course # Course Name Credit

4020845 Law and Ethics .5 4020870 World Religions .5 5020051 Concert Band 1 5020101 Concert Choir 1 5020155 Music Theory* .5 5020255 Guitar I .5 5020256 Guitar II .5 5020258 Jazz Workshop .5 5020260 Intro. To World Drumming .5 5020505 Art I* .5 5020555 Drawing and Painting I .5 5020565 Drawing and Painting II .5 5020655 Jewelry I .5 5020660 Jewelry II .5 5020705 Photography I .5 5020715 Photography II* .5 5020805 Pottery I .5 5020807 Pottery II .5 5020855 Sculpture .5 5020905 TV Broadcasting* .5 6020051 French I 1 6020101 French II 1 6020151 French III 1 6020201 French IV 1 6020251 French V 1 6020501 Spanish I 1 6020551 Spanish II 1 6020601 Spanish III 1 6020651 Spanish IV 1 6020671 Spanish V 1 6020701 Latin I 1 6020751 Latin II 1 6020801 Latin III 1 6020851 Latin IV 1 6020950 Chinese I 1 6020960 Chinese II 1 7010001 Foundations of Math I 1 7010011 Foundations of Math II 1 7010016 Foundations of Math III 1 7010018 Foundations of Math IV 1 7010025 Integrated Algebra I 1 7010051 Integrated Algebra II 1 7010085 Integrated Geometry 1 7010501 Integrated Science/Tech I 1 7010521 Integrated Science/Tech II 1 7030121 Pre-Calculus 1 7030141 Calculus 1 7031161 AP Calculus 1 7030185 Probability and Statistics 1

Course # Course Name Credit

7030221 Accounting 1 7030561 Chemistry 1 7031581 AP Chemistry 1 7030601 Physics 1 7031621 AP Physics 1 7031641 AP Biology 1 7030661 Human Anatomy & Phys. 1 7030685 Environmental Science .5 7030690 Biotechnology I .5 7030695 Biotechnology II .5 7030705 MST Applic. & Research .5 .5 8030055 Explorations in Technology I*.5 8030105 Explorations in TechnologyII*.5 8030210 Intro. to Comp. Aided Draft.* .5 8030230 Materials Technology I .5 8030250 Materials Technology II .5 8030405 Intro. to Engineering Design* 1 8030455 Digital Electronics* 1 8030500 Principles of Engineering* 1 8030555 Comp. Integr. Manufacturing* 1 8030575 Engineering Design & Dev.* 1 8030580 Civil Engin. & Architecture 1

Concord Regional Technology Center in Concord offers the following vocational courses for juniors and seniors by application only. If you have been accepted into one of the programs please add it to your course selections online.

9030042 Auto Tech I 2 9030062 Auto Tech II 2 9030102 Construction Tech I 2 9030122 Construction Tech II 2 9030142 Exploring Teaching I 2 9030162 Exploring Teaching II 2 9030172 Criminal Justice I 2 9030175 Criminal Justice II 2 9030182 Culinary Arts I 2 9030202 Culinary Arts II 2 9030282 Graphic Art Tech I 2 9030302 Graphic Arts Tech II 2 9030322 Health Science Tech I 2 9030342 Health Science Tech II 2 9030365 Information Technology I* 2 9030370 Information Technology II* 2

*Course can be used for Information, Communication & Technology (ICT) Credit

Course Selection ProcessCourse Selection Process1.1. Distribution of Distribution of Program of StudiesProgram of Studies and course and course

registration materials registration materials

2.2. Parent Information Night Parent Information Night (you are here)(you are here)

3.3. Consultation between parents and current teachersConsultation between parents and current teachers

4.4. Consultation with BHS counselors (9Consultation with BHS counselors (9thth,10,10thth, 11, 11thth))

5.5. Eighth graders hand in course selection sheets to Eighth graders hand in course selection sheets to homeroom teacher on Monday, Feb. 17homeroom teacher on Monday, Feb. 17

6.6. Build Master Schedule Build Master Schedule

7.7. Distribution of Distribution of preliminarypreliminary schedules (June schedules (June ‘‘14)14)

8.8. Distribution of Distribution of finalfinal schedules ( First day of school schedules ( First day of school ‘‘14)14)

Required CoursesRequired Courses

Freshmen Freshmen mustmust select: select:• Studies in the HumanitiesStudies in the Humanities 2 cr.2 cr.• IST IIST I 1 cr.1 cr.• BEST 9BEST 9 1 cr.1 cr.• Math (teacherMath (teacher’’s rec.)s rec.) 1 cr.1 cr.• Electives Electives 1 to 3 cr. 1 to 3 cr.

Typical load = 6 to 8 cr. Typical load = 6 to 8 cr. • We suggest students have 7 credits and one free We suggest students have 7 credits and one free

period.period.• Students may not sign up for more than eight (8) Students may not sign up for more than eight (8)

credits total.credits total.

Important DatesImportant Dates

Course selection worksheets must include Course selection worksheets must include

parent and student signature and at least 3 parent and student signature and at least 3

alternate electives. alternate electives.

Sheets are due:Sheets are due:

For BMS 8For BMS 8thth graders - To homeroom teacher by Monday, Feb. 17 graders - To homeroom teacher by Monday, Feb. 17

For MVMS 8For MVMS 8thth graders–Mailed to BHS Guidance by Monday Feb. 17 graders–Mailed to BHS Guidance by Monday Feb. 17

Modified Block ScheduleModified Block Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

Period 7

Period 8

Period 1 Period 1Period 2 Period 2

Period 3 Period 3Period 4 Period 4

Period 5 Period 5Period 6 Period 6

Period 7 Period 7Period 8 Period 8

TEAM Courses Off TEAM Courses

Typical Four Year PlanTypical Four Year Plan

Elective

Sci. Elective

BEST 9 BEST 10 BEST 11

W.L.

Am Studies

W.L.

Elective

W.L.

IST 9 IST 10 Sci. Elective

Math

World Studies

Math Math Math

Studies in Hum.

SeniorSeminar

English elec.

Elective Elective

Elective

Elective

Grd. 10Grd. 9 Grd. 11 Grd. 12

Concurrent EnrollmentConcurrent Enrollment

College classes in high schoolCollege classes in high school Adjunct College Faculty teaching Adjunct College Faculty teaching

coursescourses Credit is awarded on college transcript Credit is awarded on college transcript

from cooperating college or universityfrom cooperating college or university Credits are portableCredits are portable Offering 56 College Credits through 17 Offering 56 College Credits through 17

courses.courses.

Concurrent EnrollmentConcurrent EnrollmentCollege Courses in the High SchoolCollege Courses in the High School

4 Credit Courses4 Credit Courses

Advanced Engineering Advanced Engineering DesignDesignDigital ElectronicsDigital ElectronicsAdvanced EngineeringAdvanced EngineeringAP CalculusAP CalculusCollege CompositionCollege Composition

3 Credit Courses3 Credit CoursesIntro. To Hospitality & Intro. To Hospitality & Tourism Tourism Advanced MusicAdvanced MusicAP MacroeconomicsAP MacroeconomicsIntro to Sports ManagementIntro to Sports ManagementTeam Sports & Society Team Sports & Society AccountingAccountingBusinessBusinessMarketingMarketingFinance IIFinance IIPublic PresentationPublic PresentationAP US History (two 3 credit AP US History (two 3 credit courses)courses)

Math, Science, Math, Science, Technology, BusinessTechnology, Business

Don Gage – Dean of Math, Science, Technology, and Business

Math CoursesMath Courses

Integrated Algebra IIntegrated Algebra I Integrated GeometryIntegrated Geometry Mathematical Mathematical

Modeling Modeling Integrated Algebra IIIntegrated Algebra II Pre CalculusPre Calculus

CalculusCalculus AP CalculusAP Calculus Probability and Probability and

StatisticsStatistics Foundations of MathFoundations of Math

3 credits of Mathematics are required for graduation

Integrated MathIntegrated Math

Integrated Algebra I

Grade 9

Integrated Geometry

Integrated Geometry

Grade 10

Integrated Algebra 2

Integrated Algebra 2

Grade 11Pre-calculus, Math

Modeling Probability &

Statistics

Pre-CalcAP Calculus,

Calculus, Math Modeling or Probability &

Statistics

Grade 12

Pre-CalcIntegrated Geometry

AP Calculus, Calculus, Math Modeling or Probability and

Statistics

Science CoursesScience Courses

Integrated Science & Integrated Science & Technology 9Technology 9

Integrated Science & Integrated Science & Technology 10Technology 10

ChemistryChemistry AP ChemistryAP Chemistry PhysicsPhysics AP PhysicsAP Physics

AP BiologyAP Biology Human Anatomy & Human Anatomy &

PhysiologyPhysiology Environmental Environmental

ScienceScience Biotechnology I & IIBiotechnology I & II

2 credits of Science are required for graduation – IST 9 and IST 10.

Computer CoursesComputer CoursesClasses for students who wish to expand their

knowledge of computers include:(Asterisk indicates ICT credit)

Computer Applications Business Computer Applications Advanced Computer Applications Programming in C++ AP Computer Science Interactive Virtual Environments –Intro to Gaming

These classes fulfill MST Requirements

Business Applications Business Applications CoursesCourses

Accounting (fulfills math credit) Business International Business Personal Finance & Investing Finance II Marketing AP Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Yearbook Intro to the Hospitality & Tourism Industry

InternshipsInternships

A semester-long elective which offers A semester-long elective which offers an experiential learning opportunity an experiential learning opportunity in an approved business, in an approved business, government agency, or non-profit government agency, or non-profit agencyagency. (.5 credit). (.5 credit)

Sample InternshipsSample Internships

Project Lead The WayProject Lead The WayEngineering DesignEngineering DesignAdvanced EngineeringAdvanced EngineeringEngineering PrinciplesEngineering PrinciplesAdvanced Engineering PrinciplesAdvanced Engineering PrinciplesDigital ElectronicsDigital Electronics

Jacqueline Coe– Dean of Humanities

Humanities Requirements for Humanities Requirements for FreshmenFreshmen

Freshmen are required to take a 2 credit Freshmen are required to take a 2 credit course called course called Studies in the HumanitiesStudies in the Humanities

•Studies in the Humanities is a team-taught, interdisciplinary course which will combine areas of English, Social Studies, and the Fine and Performing Arts.

Humanities: World LanguagesHumanities: World Languages

Freshmen may choose to take any of Freshmen may choose to take any of the following world languages:the following world languages:• Spanish I or IISpanish I or II• Chinese I or IIChinese I or II• French IIFrench II• Latin ILatin I

Humanities ElectivesHumanities Electives

• Creative WritingCreative Writing• Blended Creative WritingBlended Creative Writing• College CompositionCollege Composition• Media StudiesMedia Studies• Poetry WorkshopPoetry Workshop

• Public PresentationsPublic Presentations• Film CritiqueFilm Critique• Science Fiction/FantasyScience Fiction/Fantasy• Classical MythologyClassical Mythology• Contemporary FictionContemporary Fiction• Food & LiteratureFood & Literature• Art & WritingArt & Writing

• 20th Century European History 20th Century European History • PsychologyPsychology• Child Psychology Child Psychology • SociologySociology

• Law & EthicsLaw & Ethics

• Contemporary IssuesContemporary Issues

• Founding a NationFounding a Nation

• Civil WarCivil War

• Cultural GeographyCultural Geography

• Topics in HistoryTopics in History

Freshmen may choose to take any of the following Freshmen may choose to take any of the following ½ credit Humanities electives:½ credit Humanities electives:

It is strongly recommended that students take at least one writing class while at BHS.

Humanities Humanities Visual Arts ElectivesVisual Arts Electives

Freshmen may choose to take any of the Freshmen may choose to take any of the following ½ credit Fine Arts electives:following ½ credit Fine Arts electives:

• Studio ArtStudio Art• Drawing & Painting Drawing & Painting • Jewelry Jewelry • PhotographyPhotography • PotteryPottery • SculptureSculpture• MAKEMAKE• FilmmakingFilmmaking• Art TalkArt Talk

Humanities Humanities Performing Arts ElectivesPerforming Arts Electives

Freshmen may choose to take any of the following performing arts electives:

B.E.S.T.B.E.S.T.((Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow)Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow)

B.E.S.T. is a required 2.5 year integrated Health, Wellness, Physical Education, and Career Exploration curriculum.

B.E.S.T. fulfills the state requirements for Health and Physical Education.

The goal of the B.E.S.T. program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle into adulthood.

B.E.S.T.B.E.S.T.((Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow)Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow)

The integrated “active” components of B.E.S.T. are:

Team Sport Activities (Basketball, Flag Football, etc.)

Adventure Based Education (Ropes Course,

Climbing Wall, Initiative Games)

Individual/Dual Sports (Fishing, Tennis, etc.)

Personal Fitness (Strength Training, Yoga, Aerobics)

B.E.S.T.B.E.S.T.((Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow)Building Essential Skills for Tomorrow)

Health/Wellness Components of B.E.S.T.: Grade 9

Personal Planning and Goal-settingBasic First Aid/CPR CertificationUnderstanding Bullying Laws/Rules/Impact

Grade 10Drug and Alcohol Abuse PreventionAnatomy, Physiology, and Human Sexuality

Grade 11 (.5 credit)NutritionComponents of Physical Fitness/PlanningPost Secondary Planning

B.E.S.T. ElectivesB.E.S.T. Electives

Team Sports and Society Team Sports and Society Intro to Sports ManagementIntro to Sports Management Individual Fitness and HealthIndividual Fitness and Health Contemporary Issues in Health & Contemporary Issues in Health &

Wellness Wellness B.E.S.T. 12 B.E.S.T. 12

Family and Consumer Family and Consumer SciencesSciences

Family and Consumer Science classes include:

Introduction to Foods Creative Cooking Interior Design Child Development

Co-Curricular ActivitiesCo-Curricular Activities

AthleticsAthletics Performing ArtsPerforming Arts Clubs and ActivitiesClubs and Activities

AthleticsAthleticsFall

Cross Country(B&G)

Field Hockey

Football

Golf (B&G)

Soccer (B&G)

Spirit

Bass Fishing (B&G)

Winter

Basketball (B&G)

Skiing,Alpine(B&G)

Skiing,Nordic(B&G)

Ice Hockey

Swimming (B&G)

Wrestling

Indoor Track (B&G)

Unified Basketball

(B& G)

Spring

Baseball

Lacrosse (B&G)

Softball

Track & Field(B&G)

Tennis (B&G)

AthleticsAthleticsPhysicals -

Student athletes must have a physical examination by a physician certifying that they can participate in interscholastic athletics after February 1st of their 8th grade year to participate in BHS Athletics.

AthleticsAthleticsJim Kaufman, Athletic DirectorJim Kaufman, Athletic Director

Meeting for 8th Grade Students and

Parents regarding Bow High School

Athletics

April 2, 2014

7 p.m.

Bow High School Auditorium

The Performing ArtsThe Performing Arts

Concert Band

String Ensemble

Jazz Band

Choir

Drama

Pep & Marching Band

Theatre

Clubs and ActivitiesClubs and ActivitiesStudent Senate Drama

Spanish Club Granite State Challenge

Interact Grilling Club

French Club Environmental Club

Gaming Club Peer Outreach

Class Government National Honor Society

Math Team Literary Magazine

Snowboarding Ping Pong Club

Hood and Jesses Newspaper Club

Youth & Government Garden Club

Latin Club Young Democrats/Republicans

Life is Beautiful Club Color Guard

Machinimation Club Venturing Club

Thank You Thank You for Comingfor Coming

If you have any questions, call the BHS Guidance Office at 228-2210 or email the

counselors at cdesruisseaux@bownet.org (A - Col)mhoberman@bownet.org (Com-Mas)

jfarese@bownet.org (Mat-Z)Please refer to www.bownet.org/bhs for

additional information