BROOKE POINT HIGH SCHOOL
“AS ONE”
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION 2015
ADMINISTRATION
• Mr. Scott McClellan, Principal
Assistant Principals
• Mr. Jim Ralph
• Mr. Tim Roberts
• Mrs. Laura Sullivan
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Students
A-F
G-N
O-Z
Mr. Roger Pierce: Assistant Principal for Athletics & Student Activities
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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
• Dr. Marialena Bridges: Sc-Z
• Director of Counseling
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COUNSELORS
Ms. Smiley-Ingalls
Mrs. Levette Hull
Mrs. Beth Falk
Ms. Holly Williman
STUDENTS
A-Cl
Co-Haq
Har-Me
Mi-Sa
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FOUR STEPS FOR SCHEDULING
1. CHOOSE DIPLOMA TYPE
2. SELECT REQUIRED COURSES AND LEVELS
3. CHOOSE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL
4. CHOOSE WORLD LANGUAGE AND/OR
ELECTIVES
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STEP ONE
• CHOOSE TYPE OF DIPLOMA
Advanced Studies Diploma
Standard Diploma
*IB Diploma is an Advanced Studies
Diploma
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ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA
26 CREDITS
English
Math
Science
History
NEED 4 OF EACH
Physical Education--NEED 2
World Language--NEED 3 OR 4
Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1
Fine or Career & Technical Education--NEED 1
Electives--NEED 3 (or 2 depending on language option)
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STANDARD DIPLOMA
22 CREDITS
English--Need 4
Math
Need 3 Of Each
Science
History
Health and Physical Education--Need 2
Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education-Need 2
Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1
Electives--Need 4*
* 2 MUST BE SEQUENTIAL
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STEP TWO
SELECT REQUIRED COURSES:
ENGLISH
EARTH SCIENCE or BIOLOGY (IB)
WORLD HISTORY I OR II (IB)
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9
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STEP THREE
CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE MATH LEVEL:
Algebra I Part I & Algebra I Part II
Algebra I
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
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STEP FOUR
CHOOSE ELECTIVES:
• WORLD LANGUAGE
• FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
• TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
• FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
• BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• N.J.R.O.T.C.
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SOL TESTING: CLASS OF 2019
ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA
*MUST PASS 9 SOL TESTS*
STANDARD DIPLOMA
*MUST PASS 6 SOL TESTS*
POTENTIAL NINTH GRADE SOLS
ALGEBRA I
GEOMETRY
ALGEBRA II
EARTH SCIENCE/ BIOLOGY
WORLD HISTORY 1 OR WORLD HISTORY 2
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WORLD LANGUAGES
Required for Advanced Studies Diploma
• SPANISH
• FRENCH
• LATIN
• GERMAN
**ASL (years 1 and 2)
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STAFFORD ACADEMIES FOR TECHNOLOGY
“S.T.A.T. ACADEMY”
• 4 year program with emphasis on integration of math, science,
and technology in career pathways that include Information
Technology and Engineering.
• BPHS: Information Technology Academy
• NSHS: Biomedical Sciences
• NSHS & SSHS: Engineering and Technology
• Students will attend the Academy for two blocks in
Mathematics, Science, and Career & Technical Education
throughout the year.
• Students will complete other course work necessary for
graduation at their base school.
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S.T.A.T. ACADEMY
• Applications are available on the Stafford
County Schools website:
• http://stafford.schoolfusion.us/
• Visit STAT link under “Instructional Programs” then
“Signature Programs”
• Applications available online starting Feb. 3, 2015
• Please note: Although STAT classes offer students a more
integrated and coherent learning experience, STAT
courses do not fall under the same classification as
honors, weighted, AP or IB courses.
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BPHS FLIGHT SCHOOL
(AUGUST 26TH)
•Purpose: Allows 9th grade students the opportunity to
meet and greet their classmates & faculty/staff.
Morning Assembly to include Tour of School
Overview of Programs, Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities
Question and Answer Session/Tips for High School Success
Preview of Student Agenda
Lunch followed by a Pep Rally!
•All 9th grade students should receive an invitation for Flight
School over the summer
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FINE AND
PERFORMING ARTS
• ART
• BAND
• CHORUS
• DRAMA
• ORCHESTRA
• TECHNICAL THEATER
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
• TECHNICAL DRAWING AND DESIGN
• MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
• CARPENTRY
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BUSINESS AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS
• DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA, AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
• FASHION DESIGN & MARKETING
•COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
• PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
• NUTRITION & WELLNESS
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C AREER &
T ECHNICAL
E DUCATION
BECOME A DOCTOR
BPHS CTE Courses
Health Assistant
BECOME A HERO
BPHS CTE Courses
NJROTC
BECOME A CHEF
BPHS CTE Courses
Culinary Arts
BECOME A WINNER
BPHS CTE Organizations
DECA
FBLA
FCCLA
HOSA
BECOME A CTE STUDENT
CREATED BY
SANDRA SHTABNAYA
Design, Multimedia & Web Technologies
N.J.R.O.T.C.
NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS
• 4 YEAR PROGRAM
APPLICATION REQUIRED, AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
• NAVAL SCIENCE & MILITARY HISTORY
• EMPHASIZES CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SELFDISCIPLINE, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, TEAMWORK
•EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: MILITARY DRILL,
FITNESS, ORIENTEERING, MARKSMANSHIP, AND
ACADEMIC TEAMS
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SPORTS AT BPHS
• Tryouts for Fall Sports begin August 3 rd
• Physical must be on file in order for student to participate
in sports
• Physical must be dated for May 1, 2015 and afterwards
FALL SPORTS
WINTER SPORTS
SPRING SPORTS
FOOTBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL
SPRING TRACK
FIELD HOCKEY
GIRLS BASKETBALL
BASEBALL
GOLF
GYMNASTICS
SOFTBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING
BOYS SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
INDOOR TRACK
GIRLS SOCCER
CHEERLEADING
WRESTLING
BOYS LACROSSE
GIRLS LACROSSE
BOYS TENNIS
GIRLS TENNIS
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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Best way to start your high school career is to get involved!
Academic Team
Forensics
American Sign Lang. Club French Club
Art Club
French Honor Society
Battle of the Books
Freshmen Class
BP Gamer
German Club
Broadcasting
German Honor Society
Brooke Point Theatre Company
HOSA
Cafe’ Book Club
Junior Class
Chorus
Key Club
Dance Team: JV & Varsity Latin Club
Debate
Latin Honor Society
DECA
Learn & Serve
Environmental Science
Literary Magazine
FBLA
Marching Band
FCCLA
Multicultural Club
FOCUS
National Honor Society
Newspaper
Orchestra
Robotics Team
SCA
Senior Class
Sophomore Class
Spanish Club
Spanish Natl. Honor Society
Step Team
Top Hawks/Navigators
Tri-M Music Honor Society
VA Star
Winter Guard
Yearbook
YOVASO
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
DIPLOMA
• IB Coordinator: Mrs. Julie Stemple-Hoover
• stemplehooverje@staffordschools.net
• Emphasis On Life-long Learning, Critical Thinking,
International Mindedness
• Full Diploma VS. Certificates
• 9th & 10th grade: Students take Pre-IB courses
• 11th & 12th grade: Students take IB courses
• Middle School Counselor meets with student about 9 th grade
course registration
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
DIPLOMA
• More Information on IB can be found at:
• http://stafford.brooke.schoolfusion.us/
Look for IB at BPHS
• Applications for the IB program are due
prior to March 31, 2015
• Applications are available on the IB page
under “Application Documents”
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COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR’S
SCHOOL
• Provides gifted and highly motivated high school
students with a half-day challenging program in
English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies.
• BPHS students in CGS travel to Colonial Forge HS
• World Language & elective courses are
completed at BPHS
• Applications are due Feb 13, 2015
• Additional information available at
www.cgsva.net/cgs
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THANK YOU!!
• Open House: Tuesday September 1st
• Opportunity for students to find their classrooms
and meet their teachers.
• Please stop in the Commons area to speak with several
of our teachers and club sponsors.
• IB/CGS/Focus Coordinator – Room 238
• Counselors – Room 242
• Student Services – Room 240
• Fusion & Synergy – Computer Lab Room.348
(upstairs) Kiri Johnson
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We look forward to seeing everyone
next school year!
Go Black-Hawks!
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