8th GradeParent NightBernards High School

Who’s Here Tonight?Bernards High School HSA

Sarah Glazar and Susan GouldinFinancial Literacy Coordinator

Theresa MurphyAdministrators:

Mr. Neigel - PrincipalMrs. Butler - Supervisor of EnglishDr. Corbett - Asst. Principal - ScienceMr. Catelli - Supervisor of Social Studies and World LanguagesMr. Hoppe - Asst. Principal / Athletic DirectorMr. Kolmer - Supervisor of Math, Tech Ed

Guidance Department Ms. Dooley

Financial Literacy• Online class; students take online quizzes on

topics such as student loans, saving, credit, etc.

• Freshmen are enrolled in this while also enrolled in Technology & Research Class

• Graduation Requirement

• Pass/Fail course

Middle School vs. High School

Team Approach Department Approach

Teachers have students in common

Teachers do not have students in common

Heterogeneous groupings Homogenous groupings

Teacher meet daily to:Coordinate homeworkCoordinate testingPlan interdisciplinary connectionsDiscuss concerns about students

Teachers meet monthly to:Discuss curriculumCalibrate assessmentsDevelop lessons

BHS Graduation Requirements4 years of English4 years of Health & Physical Education3 years of Mathematics3 years of Science3 years of Social Studies1 year of World Language1 year of Visual and Performing Arts1 semester of 21st Century Life and Career1 semester of Technology & Research (T&R)1 semester of Financial Literacy (online)10 hours per year of Service Learning

**These are the minimum requirements

Academic LevelsAcademic: Courses with the core academic curriculum for all levels.

Accelerated (A): College preparatory courses that will challenge students and prepare them well as they pursue a post-secondary education.

Honors (H): Honors courses require a high level of academic maturity, interest, ability, reading, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to study and work independently. The pace is rigorous and enrollment is selective.

Movement Between Ability Groupings may occur as outlined below:

● Students in (A) level courses must maintain an average of B+ or better to advance to an Honors course.

● Students in an Honors course must maintain an average of B- or better to enroll in subsequent courses of the same ability grouping.

● Students who do not meet the minimum grade requirements above must complete an Application for Advanced Study.

● The application process is explained in the Application for Advanced Study form found online at www.shsd.org starting tomorrow.

Department Overviews

Math

BHS

Algebra I

Algebra I (A)

Geometry (A)

Geometry (H)

BMS

Math 8

Math 8 Honors (Algebra 1)

Design and Technology

Multimedia Technology I

Engineering and Problem Solving

Web Page Design & Publishing

Introduction to WoodworkingAdvanced Wood Processes

Machine Woods

Science

Biology

Biology (A)

Biology (H)

Social Studies

World History

World History (A)

World History (H)

World LanguagesFrench 2 - Earned a B or above in 8th grade French.

Spanish 2 - Earned a B or above in 8th grade in Spanish.

Latin 2 - Earned a B or above in 8th grade Latin.

World LanguagesFrench 1 - New to the language OR earned a grade lower than a B in 8th grade in French.

Latin 1 - New to the language OR earned a grade lower than a B in 8th grade in Latin.

Spanish 1 - New to the language OR earned a grade lower than a B in 8th grade Spanish.

EnglishEnglish I (A)

English I (H)

All students will read:

To Kill a Mockingbird

NightRomeo and Juliet

The OdysseyOf Mice and Men

and will develop their writing skills in narrative, informative, and argumentative writing

English Electives

Introduction to Journalism

Creative Writing (A)

Public Speaking

Debate

Techniques of Writing

Visual & Performing ArtsTheater Arts ITheater Arts II

OrchestraConcert BandJazz Ensemble (H)

ChorusConcert ChoirMadrigals (H)

Music Tech IMusic Tech IIMusic Theory and Musicianship IMusic Theory and Musicianship II

PhotoshopDigital Photo

Art I

Scheduling Timeline1/14 Parent Meeting

Program of Studies posted

1/19-1/22 BMS Scheduling

2/8-2/9 Bedminster Scheduling

2/19 Apps for Honors classes due at BHS

3/4 Notification of Honors decisions

3/11 Waiver forms due

6/6 8th Grade Student Orientation

1/15

A Typical DayMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

MathSciencePEElectiveW. LangLunchHistoryEnglishElective

MathSciencePEElectiveW. LangLunchHistoryEnglishElective

MathScienceLabElectiveW. LangLunchHistoryEnglishElective

MathSciencePEElectiveW. LangLunchHistoryEnglishElective

MathSciencePEElectiveW. LangLunchHistoryEnglishElective

Athletics & Co-Curriculars

● Balance with Schedule● Fall Sports & Sign Ups● Physicals● Expectations● Activities Week - Week of Back to School

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