Program of StudiesOverview

March 8, 2018

AgendaWelcome - Scott HoffmanOverview of Program of Studies- Sara LamereThe 9th Grade Transition - Susan ChlapowskiCo- Curricular Involvement - Robin Benoit & Bryce MattieDepartment Leaders

English - Janet BrownMath - Russ WassScience - Deb PierceSocial Studies - Kathleen DohertyWorld Languages - Jen FraserUnified Arts - Becky UfemaHealth and Wellness - Barbi Kelley

Technology - Beth CreganSample Schedules - Julie Horton

The Bromfield School Homepage

Co-curricular Involvement

GCC

English at Bromfield: An Overview of English Department Offerings and OpportunitiesStarting in 9th grade, English courses divide into two levels: College Preparatory and Honors.

9th Grade: Introduction to Literature (CP, H)                                                                                                   10th Grade: Comparative Literature (CP, H)11th Grade: American Literature (CP, H)                                                      12th Grade: World Literature (CP) British Literature (H)   Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition

English Electives

Department Leader: Janet Brown, jbrown@psharvard.org

Title Eligibility Duration

Art of Being Grades 11-12 Half Year

Contemporary Literature Grades 11-12 Half Year

Creative Writing Grades 10-12 Half Year

Film Studies Grades 11-12 Half Year

Public Speaking Fundamentals Grades 10-12 Half Year

Mathematics SequenceVersion 1 Version 2 Version 3

Gr. 9 Algebra II (H) Algebra 1 Geometry

Gr. 10 Geometry(H) Geometry Algebra II

Gr. 11 Pre-Calculus (H) Algebra II Trigonometry & Analysis

Gr. 12 AP Calculus or Calculus(H)

Trigonometry & Analysis

Calculus (H)

GRADE 9INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICSIntroduction to Physics ---no prerequisiteIntroduction to Physics Honors---prerequisite: B+ in 8th grade physical science and B+ in Honors Algebra I with a strong recommendation from both of your science and math teachers. The math component of this course is significant. Students are more successful when they have a strong knowledge of Algebra I.

PLEASE NOTE: Students taking Introduction to Physics will take the Physical Science MCAS in the spring. If they pass that exam, they will have met their state science graduation requirement and will not have to take a science MCAS in their sophomore year. GRADE 10  Biology – no prerequisite Honors Biology Chemistry Honors Chemistry  PLEASE NOTE: All students must take and pass a course in Biology to graduate from High School. Students may double up in biology and chemistry if they choose. However, they must meet the prerequisites to do so and both courses must fit into their daily school schedule.  

GRADE 11  Chemistry Honors Chemistry Applied Physics (project based) Honors Physics AP Physics I AP Biology AP Chemistry (students must have had either Chemistry or Honors Chemistry first) Anatomy and Physiology Engineering for the Future Sustainability of Earth’s Ecology GRADE 12  Chemistry Honors Chemistry Applied Physics (project based) Honors Physics AP Physics I AP Biology AP Chemistry (students must have had either Chemistry or Honors Chemistry first) Anatomy and Physiology  Engineering for the Future Sustainability of Earth’s Ecology

Deborah Pierce—BiologyScience Department Leaderdpierce@psharvard.org978.456.4152 ext. 4287

The Social Studies Department seeks to enable students to participate intelligently and responsibly in their local and global communities. Emphasis is placed on the development of research, communication, critical thinking, and study skills that will foster civic participation and equip the student for postsecondary learning.

Grade 9: U.S. History II – required course for graduation Grade 10: Global Studies – required course for sophomores (College Prep or Honors)

Grades 11 & 12: Plan to offer every year

Civil Law (one semester) Holocaust & Human Behavior (semester, College Prep or Honors)Criminal Justice (one semester) Modern American History (College Prep or Honors)

Current Events (one semester or full year) Psychology (College Prep or Advanced Placement) Economics (Honors) U.S. Pop Culture Seminar (College Prep or Honors)

To be offered next year (2018-2019), and then in alternating years: European History (Advanced Placement) U.S. Government & Politics (Advanced Placement)

Plan to offer in 2019-2020, and then in alternating years: Ancient & Medieval History (College Prep or Honors) Human Geography (Advanced Placement)

Social Studies requirements

Three social studies credits are required for graduation. One high school credit in U.S. History is required for graduation.

Global Studies is a required course for sophomores.

Eligibility prerequisites

For 10th grade Global Studies Honors, students need a B+ in U.S. History II and teacher recommendation. For 11th and 12th grade electives, eligibility prerequisites vary; please refer to the Program of Studies for specifics.

In all cases, teacher recommendation is also a prerequisite for eligibility for Honors and Advanced Placement courses.Questions? Contact Kathleen Doherty ~ kdoherty@psharvard.org

World Languages Offerings

SEQUENCE- FrenchGRADE 8: French Grade 8GRADE 9: French 2GRADE 10: French 3 GRADE 11: French 4 HonorsGRADE 12: French 5 Honors

or AP French

SEQUENCE- American Sign Language

Grades 9-12: ASL 1

SEQUENCE -SpanishGRADE 8: Spanish Grade 8 GRADE 9: Spanish 2 or Spanish 2 HonorsGRADE 10: Spanish 3 or Spanish 3 Honors** GRADE 11: Spanish 4 or Spanish 4 Honors**GRADE 12: Spanish 5 Honors or AP SpanishGRADES 9-12: Spanish 1

**Students who wish to change from non-honors to honors level classes must work independently over the summer and take the Honors level final from the previous year of study before the beginning of the next school year. The student must receive a minimum of 74% on the exam in order to change levels.

**Please contact Jennifer Fraser at jfraser@psharvard.org with any questions** 

Two years of the same high school world language are presently required for grades 9-12 for admission into Massachusetts State Colleges/Universities. Students contemplating admission into private colleges should check individual college requirements.

Students who pursue the study of French or Spanish will:• Communicate in the language of study• Develop an appreciation and understanding of cultural similarities and differences• Be prepared to be a member of a global community• Read and understand authentic literature at age appropriate levels• Community with accuracy when writing, reflecting acquired skills• Develop a greater understanding of the English language

TechnologyMiddleSchool

Department Leader: Beth Cregan, mcregan@psharvard.org

Grade 6

rE-creation!

Java ProgrammingGrade 7

Digital-Me!STEAM POWERED

Grade 8

i-Engineeri-Invent Apps

Digital MediaBuilding Your Brand

Python Programming

High School

Grades 11 and 12Physical Education:

● Lifetime Fitness ● Yoga (can also be used for a health

class)● Sport Intensive Physical Education

Health: ● On Your Own (Grade 12 only)● Personal Safety & Wellness for

Women● Advanced Nutrition● Art of Being ● EMT Cadet Program (must be 16

years old and submit an application)● Advanced EMT

Health and Wellness

Department Leader: Barbi Kelley, bkelley@psharvard.org

Grades 9 and 10● Physical Education● Health and Wellness

It’s recommended to take Physical Education in grade 9 and Health and Wellness in grade 10.

Unified Arts Visual Arts

Art Foundations – half year/full year (9-12)Studio Art – full year (9-12)Clay – full year (9-12)Advanced Studio Art – full year (10-12)

MusicWind Ensemble – full year (9-12)Concert Choir – full year (9-12)Music Theory and Composition I – full year (9-12)Music Theory and Composition II - full year (10-12)Vocal Techniques – full year (9-12)Musical Theatre Techniques – full year (9-12)Jazz Workshop – full year (9-12)Jazz Styles – full year (9-12)

Digital ArtsDesktop Publishing Production – full year (9-12)Photoshop – full year (9-12)Graphic Design – full year (9-12)CADD - full year (10-12)Digital Photography – full year (9-12)TV Production – full year (8-12)

Theatre Arts

Technical Theatre – full year (9-12)Advanced Technical Theatre –full year (10-12)Acting and the Stage – full year (9-12)Advanced Acting and the Stage – full year (10-12)

Rebecca Ufema, Unified Arts Department Leader

rufema@psharvard.org978-456-4152 x1571

Sample SchedulesExample 1

○ H Intro to Literature 1 credit

○ Geometry 1 credit

○ Intro to Physical Science 1 credit

○ US History 1 credit○

○ H Spanish II 1 credit

○ Physical Education ½ credit

○ Photography 1 credit

○ Study (every other day) 0 credits

○ Total credits 6 ½

Example 2

○ Intro to Literature 1 credit

○ Algebra 1 1 credit

○ Intro to Physical Science 1 credit

○ US History 1 credit

○ Spanish 1 1 credit

○ Physical Education 1/2 credit

○ Chorus 1/2 credit

○ Study (every day) 0 credits

○ Total credits 6

 

Closing Remarks – Scott Hoffman

THANK YOU FOR COMING!!!!