George WashingtonCarver Center

for Arts & Technology 9th Grade Parent Orientation

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Welcome

Karen E. H. Steele, Principal

Keys to Success

Cornerstone of Carver Center is Respect Student Handbook/Student Addendum Carver Center Website BCPSOne Get involved!

– Carver Center Foundation– Carver Center Parent Committee– Sports Boosters– Alumni Association– School Progress Plan Team

Graduation Requirements21 CREDITS + 75 SERVICE LEARNING HOURS

English – 4 Social Studies – 3.5 Math – 3 Science – 3 Physical Education – 1 Health - .5 Technology Education – 1 Fine Arts - 1 Course Study Sequence – 4

– One of the following sequences: 4 credits in a Specified Sequence of Courses (CTE)

OR 2 credits in the same World Language in high school taken in

consecutive years; 1 elective credit; Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and one additional math in the final year

Courses through the Community College of Baltimore County

Differences between Parallel Enrollment & College 4 Free

Parallel Enrollment College 4 Free

GPA Requirement NONE 2.5 unweightedGrade Levels

Eligible 10,11,12 11 & 12 only

Times of Year

All Year, including Summer

Fall & Spring Only

Eligible CoursesAll credit-

bearing coursesAll credit-

bearing courses

CostParents pay 1/2

the cost

Parents pay only for books and

fees

Number of Courses

unlimited Maximum of 4 courses

Student Service Learning A teaching method that combines

meaningful service to the community with curriculum-based learning.

Requirements– 75 Hours Pre-Approved– Addresses a real community need and

includes Preparation, Action, and Reflection

ACADEMICS

Carver Center offers academic classes in…– Technology Education, Science,

English, Social Studies, World Languages, Mathematics, and Physical Education.

– Standard, Honors, Gifted and Talented, and Advanced Placement programs are all offered at Carver Center.

Top Things Parents Need to Know about the Common Core State Standards

The goal of the CCSS is college and workforce readiness for all students.

States led the effort to develop the CCSS, not the federal government.

The CCSS are not a curriculum and do not tell teachers how to teach.

Better standards call for better assessments. The CCSS focus on 21st century skills. The CCSS create consistent learning goals for all students

regardless of where they live or go to school. The CCSS are aligned to college and workplace expectations. The CCSS are benchmarked against academic standards from the

world’s top-performing countries. The CCSS call for changes in learning for ELA and mathematics. The CCSS delve deeper into core concepts.

High School Assessments

Biology (400) Government (394)

PARCC Assessments Algebra 1

English 10

When do students take the HSA and PARCC Assessments?

Government – 9th Biology- 9th

Graduation requirement- – Pass both HSAs or earn a combined

score both assessments.– PARCC assessments are given in the

year students take the Algebra 1 and/or English 10 courses. Passing scores have not been determined at this time.

What happens if a student does not pass the HSA?

There are 3 administrations per year.– October, January, and May

Interventions will take place during the school day, when possible, to prepare students.

Learning Resource Dept The Learning Resource staff

– addresses the needs of students with IEPs and provides supports for students with 504 plans.

– Is available to work with all students on organizational and study skills.

  The Learning Resource room is open from 2:15-4:00 for any

student that wants to do homework or work on an ongoing project.

If there is a concern that a student may require formal supports in the form of an IEP, email Robert Graham (rgraham@bcps.org)

If there is a concern that a student may require supports in the form of a Student Support Team plan (SST), email Jane Wetzel - Assistant Principal/ 504 Chairman at jwetzel@bcps.org.

PSAT What? A practice SAT test comprised of

Math, Critical Reading, and Writing questions

When? Administered during the school day Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Who? All 9th grade students take the PSAT Why? To practice for the SAT’s—know your

score and analyze your answers To qualify for scholarship money

– 11th grade only —National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

SAT

Administered in April of 11th grade and/or the fall of 12th grade.

Preparing for SATs– SAT practice and strategies infused into

daily lessons at Carver Center– College Board SAT Online Course– Carver Center’s ½ credit SAT Prep

Course– Carver Center’s Summer SAT Course– Carver Center’s SAT Breakfast Club

What can parents do?

Check out www.collegeboard.com.

Career Experience Program

Purpose: To give students an opportunity to apply academic, technical, and interpersonal skills in a work-based learning experience.

Career Experience Program

Only in the senior year Must work in an area relating to

prime Can receive up to 3 credit hours Program only for work hours during

the school day Most students get jobs through

personal contacts Grading / Weekly journal required

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and Organizations Fair– Tuesday Sept 15 during A1

Black Awareness Club

Italian Club

Math Club

NAHS

Robotics

Athletics

Athletics

What is needed for participation?

Completed physical by a physician – (Physicals are valid for one calendar

year) Completed Athletic Permit Blank Completed Pre-Participation Head

Injury form Completed Emergency Card

– (Athletic Permit, Head Injury and Emergency Card must be completed each season of participation)

Academic Eligibility

Students are academically ineligible if they have less than a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing, incomplete, or medical grade in the preceding quarter.

Fall academic eligibility is determined by the fourth quarter grading period from the preceding school year. This provision does not apply to incoming 9th grade students for initial fall eligibility.

Registration

Registration will be held prior to the first day of each season.

All required forms must be completed and submitted during registration.

Important Reminders Student Drop-Off – Enter from

Kenilworth Avenue only. Drop-off students in front of Gymnasium Entrance

Building closes at 2:45PM. Students not under the direct supervision of a teacher should be picked up or on their way home at that time.

Important Dates

Back to School Night – – Thursday September 3 6:00 PM – 9:00

PM Freshmen Ice Cream Social

– Thursday September 17 6:30PM – 9:00PM

Celebration– Saturday April 9 6:00PM – 11:00PM

Questions and Answers