PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL
BROADNECK HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2020
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
 Ms. McGair
 Ms. Swonger
 Mr. Smith
 Dr. Gerardi
 Ms. Treanor
 Ms. Culp
A - Del
Dem - J
PVA
K-McC &
AVID
McD - Sa
Sb - Z
HOW IS HIGH SCHOOL
DIFFERENT THAN 8TH GRADE?
BROADNECK
BRUINS
MAIN DIFFERENCES
 Size of School – over 2,000 students
 There are 2 semesters (your schedule is different each
semester)
 More independence & responsibility
 Increased opportunity for student involvement
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Athletics (over 20 seasonal Varsity Sport Teams)
Organized Clubs (over 50 to choose from)
Music, Dance & Theatre
 BHS is a Performing & Visual Arts High School (Magnet
Program) for Music
MAIN DIFFERENCES, cont’d
What does the high school day look like?
A Day/ B Day Schedule
 4 classes on A Day; 4 classes on B Day
 Each class is 90 minutes
 4 Lunch Periods (25 minutes each)
Block
“A” Day
“B” Day
1
Fitness for Life
US History
2
Algebra I
Algebra I
3
Foundations of Art
English 9
4
Biology
Foundations of Technology A
MORE DIFFERENCES
 Students earn credits toward promotion &
graduation:
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Promotion is based on credit earned
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Each class = .5 credit/semester
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8 classes per semester = 4 credits/semester
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16 classes per year = 8 credits/year
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Grade Point Average – quality points earned is
relevant to difficulty of class
SAMPLE Semester 1 Schedule
Each block = 1/2 credit
“A” Day
“B” Day
1
English 9
Foundations of Technology A
2
History of the US
Biology
Algebra 1
Algebra 1
or Geometry
or Elective________________________________
Elective
World Language
_________________
or Elective________________________________
Block
3
4
SAMPLE Semester 2 Schedule
Each block = 1/2 credit
“A” Day
“B” Day
1
English 9
Foundations of Technology B
2
History of the US
Biology
Algebra 1
Algebra 1
or Geometry
or Elective___________________________________
Elective
World Language
_________________
or Elective___________________________________
Block
3
4
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 26 Required Credits
 Completer Program
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Career (CAT-S, Career Research and Development (Work), Early
Childhood)
University System of Maryland (2 years of the same World
Language or 2 Advanced Technology credits)
Dual (Career & University System of Maryland)
 High School Assessments (HSA/PARCC)
 Service Learning
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
 4 English
 1 Physical Education
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 3 Social Studies
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History of the US
World History
US Government
 3 Science
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Biology
2 additional credits
 4 Mathematics
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Algebra 1
Geometry
2 Math Elective credits
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Fitness for Life
PE Elective Credit
 ½ Health
 1 Fine Art
 1 Technology
 8.5 Electives
Total = 26 credits
WORLD & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
 American Sign
Language
 French
 Latin
 Spanish
FINE ARTS (1 credit required)
What classes are
considered fine arts?
 Art
 Dance
 Music
 Theatre
ART ELECTIVES
(Fine Art credit)
 Foundations of Studio Art --
a prerequisite for all other
art classes
Studio 1 2-D
 Studio 1 3-D
 Photo & Digital Processes 1
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DANCE ELECTIVES
(Fine Art or Physical Education credit)
 Dance I
 Dance for
Athletes
 Dance
Company*
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If auditioning, sign up
for Dance I
*yearlong course
MUSIC ELECTIVES
(Fine Art credit)
 *Band Grade 9
 *Chorus Grade 9
 Guitar I
 Instrumental
Ensemble:
Percussion (Marching)
 Instrumental Instruction:
Percussion (Drum Set)
*yearlong courses
•Music Technology
•Music Theory
•*Orchestra Grade 9
•Piano & Keyboards I
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(1 credit required)
 Fitness for Life,
required PE class
 Elective choices:
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Team Sports
Strength & Conditioning
Walking Wellness
Aerobics
Lifetime Sports
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
1 Credit Required:
 Foundations of Technology A
 Foundations of Technology B
Advanced Technology courses can be taken after
completion of FOT-A and FOT-B.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
 Introduction to
Microsoft Office
There are advanced classes
available after completion of
this class, to include:
Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
and Microsoft Excel & Access
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
 Creative Writing
 Media Production
 Speech & Debate
 Theater Arts (Fine Art)
 Journalism*
 Newspaper
 Yearbook
*Pre-requisite
for Newspaper and Yearbook
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
 Arts & Science of
Nutrition A (honors)
 Arts & Science of
Nutrition B (honors)
 Child Development (full
year course)
 Fashion Design 1 & 2
Another elective option……
ROTC (at Annapolis High School)
Prepares students for responsible
leadership roles while making them aware
of their rights, responsibilities and privileges
as American citizens
For more information please contact
CDR John Eggleston
(jeggleston@aacps.org)
AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination
 Provides support for college and career
readiness
 Teaches skills needed to be successful
 Students must have:
 Appropriate classroom behavior
 Good attendance
 Desire to enroll in rigorous courses
 See application
 If currently in AVID, check YES to continue in HS
 Want to join? Check appropriate time for interview
Center of Applied Technology South
 CAT-S is a magnet school and an option for a Career
Completer Pathway
 13 Career Completer Programs
H Academy of Health, Auto Collision & Refinishing, Auto Technology, Cosmetology,
Carpentry, H Culinary Arts, Honors Dental Assisting, HVAC, H IT Networking Academy,
Electricity, Welding, Marine Service Technology, H Interactive Media Production
 Career Explorations can be taken in the 9th grade - a
4 class rotation
 Must apply online @ www.catsouth.org
H= honors program
Broadneck’s Signature Program
Environmental Literacy
CoCurricular
• Clubs
• Guest
Speakers
• Field Trips
Curricular
Overlays
Explorations
Course
• Existing
Curriculum
• Infuse
activities,
experience
• One
semester
• Fall or
Spring
• More in
depth study
9th Grade Elective Courses
 Step 1: Use your Scheduling Worksheet to determine the
number of electives you can take in 9th grade
 Step 2: Circle the elective courses that interest you from
the list of electives
 Step 3: Write your top choice electives on your
Scheduling Worksheet
 Step 4: Now write the names and course numbers for
your elective choices on your Course Recommendation
Form, in order of preference (next slide)
9th Grade Elective Selections
A REMINDER ABOUT
8th GRADE PARENT NIGHT
FOR:
WHEN:
WHERE:
TOPICS:
Eighth Grade Parents
Wednesday, January 13th @ 6:30 p.m.
Broadneck High School Auditorium
Graduation Requirements
Course Selection Process
Transitioning to Broadneck High