the ninth grade experience at burlington high school
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THE NINTH GRADE EXPERIENCE
at Burlington High School
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Ninth Grade at BHS
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Why It Matters?
1. Strong foundations for the 21st century
2. Preparation for lifelong learning
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Graduate Learning Expectations
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Goals of Ninth Grade
Rigor
Relevance
Relationships
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What does this look like?
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Critical Elements
• Essential Questions
• Common Expectations
• Humanities Teams
• Interdisciplinary Connections
• 1:1 Technology
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Ninth Grade Classes
•Humanities (English & Social Studies)•Biology •Math
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Ninth Grade Classes
• World Language or ELL • PE and Health • Elective and Support Classes, and Academic Study (study hall)
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Academic Supports
• Reading & Writing Workshop 9
• Reading Instruction Classes
• Biology Recitation • Math Lab• Supported Academic Study
• ASPIRE Supported Study • Individual Services
Courses• ELL Courses and Support
Classes• Call Back 3:00-3:30 • Homework Center
3:00-4:30
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Sample ScheduleBLOCK BLUE DAY WHITE DAY WEDNESDAYS
Block 1
8:05 -9:35
Humanities
8:05 -9:35
Music/Art
8:05-8:45 Choice Time 8:50 - 10:10
Block 2
9:43 -11:16
Humanities
9:43 -11:16
Math 10:17 - 11:37Block 3 (30 Minute Lunch Scheduled Here)
11:23 - 1:23
PE/Health
11:23 - 1:23
World Language 11:43 - 1:34
Block 4
1:30 - 3:00
Academic Study
1:30 - 3:00
Science 1:40 - 3:00
CALLBACK 3:01 -3:30 3:01 -3:30 3:01 -3:30
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Shifts in Classrooms
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Proficiency-Based Learning
• Essential skills and knowledge
• Demonstrations of learning
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Ability to Earn Honors
Humanities and Geometry:
Every student can earn honors through
• more rigorous coursework
• deeper knowledge and analysis
• growth in habits of mind
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Ability to Earn Honors
• Honors designation on transcripts
• Biology Honors available - math prerequisite
• Honors classes in 10-12th grades
• Advanced Placement classes in 11-12th grades
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Ability to Earn Honors
A proficiency-based system with an earned honors option holds all students to high expectations and provides equal access to challenging curriculum.
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A Focus on Reading
•Reading skills are essential •Extra reading class for some •Students placed using SRI scores
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Engaging, Caring Teachers
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Also Required for Graduation
• Community Service
• Year End Studies
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Year End Studies (YES)
For 10 days in late spring, BHS students can explore in depth something that interests them.
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High-InterestCourses
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Real-World Learning
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CommunityConnections
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Demonstrating Learning
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Breakfast for every student, every day
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School starts at 8:05 a.m.
School ends at 3:00 p.m.
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Wednesday Choice Time
Wednesday classes start 8:50 a.m.
Library/cafeteria open
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Dates To Remember
FEBRUARY 2014
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Dates to Remember
HUNT:
Return course registration form to HMS by February 6, 2014
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Dates to Remember
EDMUNDS:
Return course registration form to EMS by February 6, 2014
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Dates to Remember
PRIVATE SCHOOLS:
Choose one registration meeting
• Tuesday, Feb. 18, 8:45 am • Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2:45 pm
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Dates to Remember
Sports Fair:
Interested in learning more about BHS sports teams? March 13 – BHS Cafeteria3:20-7:00 p.m.
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9th Grade Orientation Thursday,May 297:00 p.m.
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For More Information
•www.bsdvt.bhs.org - Ninth Grade
•Informational Discussions with Principal February 11 – 5:00 p.m. February 17 - 7:00 p.m. March 6 – 5:00 p.m.
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For More Information