Welcome to Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School

Grade Advisor Team9th Grade

Mrs. Caryn Lerman

10th Grade

Mr. David Green

11th Grade

Rabbi Benyamin Moss

12th Grade

Mrs. Halaine Steinberg

Mrs. Caryn Lerman

Mrs. Susanna Smith

Mrs. Loryn Strauzer

School CounselorMrs. Rochelle

SullivanLearning Specialist

Mrs. Cheri Schutt

Overseeing the Grade Speak with students and their parents about

general academic or social concerns Help students utilize their resources to resolve

issues as they arise Teach students how to be their own best

advocates! Keep track of the students’ academic progress

across the disciplines Maintain community service records

Creating a unified 9th grade Bowling: August 26

Freshman-Sophomore Buddy Lunch: September 17

Shabbaton and Adventure Program at Capital

Camps: November 13-14

9th grade Parent Networking Meeting: November 18

Creating a unified 9th grade Small group lunch meetings with Administration: Fall

Amped Up: February 28

9th to 10th grade Transition Meeting for parents: March

29

End of Year 9th grade Field Trip: May 25

Freshman Seminar: year long, every Day 8

Academic Schedule

Academic Schedule

Values: enhanced learning time, variety to each day, pacing of academic work, time for 9th grade seminar

Keys to success: review class notes each night use a planner consistently to know when

assignments are due break down large tasks into smaller ones

2015-2016 10-DAY CYCLE CALENDARDay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

                     

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June 8 = Graduation XX = no school * = ½ day of school

How do we determine placement? CTP/ISEE test scores for 9th graders PSAT for upper classmen Teacher comments, recommendations Any other information that helps us understand

how your child learns

Placements reevaluated as needed and at end of year, based on performance, skill level

Differences between Honors and College PrepHonors Faster paced Advanced reading,

writing, math skills expected

Ability to reason independently in the abstract

College Prep Built-in reinforcement

for skill and concept development

Ideas developed from concrete to abstract

Jewish Life

Davening Beit Midrash Alternative

Shabbatonim 9th grade Grades 10-12 Shabbatfest

Holiday Programming and special events

Student Life and Leadership Jewish Action

Committee Mock Trial Cultural Arts

Engineering Club Club for Israel Action

Environmental Club UCAP Yearbook Lit Mag

Sports and Spirit Club Student Government Students Against

Destructive Decisions Tikkun Olam - Get Active AIPAC

Admission Committee Photography Club

Student Life and Leadership Weekly assembly Special holiday programs Sukkot in Hershey Park Wiener Tournament

Creative Arts and Athletics

25 High School Teams

Soccer, indoor soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, swimming, baseball, lacrosse, softball,

tennis, golf, track

Three productions Fall Drama

Winter Musical

Spring One Act Plays

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Parenting your High School student High School students are beginning to think for

themselves Learn how to make good decisions despite what

others think and the decisions they make With guidance, learn to reflect on the outcomes

of their choices - How well did that work for you?

How can parents best help their high school student?

Encourage your student to speak up, bring to us his or her questions, concerns and suggestions

Teach your child to be flexible, make lemonade! Provide guidance and direction with academic

work only when requested; persevering at difficult tasks is important

Frustration is healthy and necessary for growth - let the kids work it through

How can parents best help their high school student?

Give your children increasing opportunity to make decisions about how they spend their time

Allow your child to make mistakes, then teach/model how to learn from their mistakes

Be present and available, even if they act like they don’t want you around

Your kids are still listening and watching

Keep in mind…

Testing limits is part of their job description Providing consequences when they cross the

limits is yours and ours

Trust, but verify!

We look forward to getting to know

your childrenand

helping to make their transition to Beth Tfiloh High School a successful

one!