Brooke Point High School“As One”
Freshman Orientation 2012
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Administration• Mrs. Wendy Payne, Principal
• Mr. Jim Ralph, Assistant Principal Letters A-F
• Mr. Scott McClellan, Assistant Principal Letters G-N
• Mrs. Rita Cavataio, Assistant Principal Letters O-Z
• Mr. Roger Pierce, Assistant Principal for Student Activities
• Mr. Timothy Roberts, Principal Intern
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Counselors
• Mrs. Kristen Shambarger - Letters A-Cl
• Mrs. Nancy Dembo - Letters Co-Hap
• Mrs. Mary Dobson - Letters Har-Me
• Ms. Kara Grooms - Letters Mi-Sa
• Dr. Marialena Bridges, Director – Letters Sc-Z
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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 DIPLOMAAdvanced Studies Diploma
Advanced Technical Diploma
Standard Diploma
Standard Technical Diploma
*IB diploma is an Advanced Studies Diploma
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ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA26 CREDITS
EnglishMathScienceHistory
Physical Education--NEED 2
World Language--NEED 3 OR 4
Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1
Fine/Practical Art--NEED 1
Electives--NEED 3 (or 2 depending on language option)
NEED 4 OF EACH
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ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA26 CREDITS
English MathScienceHistory
Physical Education--Need 2
World Language--Need 3 OR 4
Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1
Fine/Practical Art--Need 1
Career and Technical Education--Need 3
Electives--Need 3 (or 2 depending on language option)
Need 4 Of Each
STANDARD DIPLOMA22 CREDITS
English--Need 4
MathScienceHistoryHealth and Physical Education--Need 2Fine/Practical Art--Need 2Economics and Personal Finance--Need 1Electives--Need 4 * 2 MUST BE SEQUENTIAL
Need 3 Of Each
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STANDARD TECHNICAL DIPLOMA22 CREDITS
English--Need 4
MathScienceHistory
Health and Physical Education--Need 2
Fine Arts or World Language--Need 1
Economics and Personal Finance --Need 1
Career and Technical Education--Need 4
Electives--Need 1
NEED 3 OF EACH
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STEP TWO
SELECT REQUIRED COURSES:
ENGLISH
EARTH SCIENCE
WORLD HISTORY
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
Adv. Geometry
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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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WORLD LANGUAGES
Required for Advanced Studies Diploma and the Advanced Technical Diploma
• SPANISH
• FRENCH
• LATIN
• GERMAN
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FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
• ART
• CHORUS
• BAND
• ORCHESTRA
• DRAMA
• TECHNICAL THEATER
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TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
• TECHNICAL DRAWING AND DESIGN
• MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
• BUILDING TRADES
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FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
• PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT
• NUTRITION & WELLNESS
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BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS
• PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND MARKETING
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
• FASHION DESIGN & MARKETING
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N.J.R.O.T.C.NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING
CORPS• 4 YEAR PROGRAM
APPLICATION REQUIRED, AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
• EMPHASIZES CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SELF-DISCIPLINE, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, & TEAMWORK
•NAVAL SCIENCE & MILITARY HISTORY
•EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: MILITARY DRILL, FITNESS, ORIENTEERING, MARKSMANSHIP,
AND ACADEMIC TEAMS
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STAFFORD ACADEMIES FOR TECHNOLOGY
“S.T.A.T. ACADEMY”
• BPHS- Information Technology Academy• NSHS- Biomedical Sciences • NSHS & SSHS- S.T.E.M. ACADEMY
Science, Technology, Engineering,& Math• Four-year program with emphasis on integration
of math, science, and technology in career pathways that include Information Technology and Engineering.
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S.T.A.T. ACADEMY
• Students will attend the Academy for two blocks in Mathematics, Science, and Career & Technical Education daily 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:– www.staffordschools.net– Visit STAT link under “Instructional
Programs”– Applications due February 29th 2012
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA
• Julie Stemple, IB Coordinator• Emphasis On Life-long Learning,
Critical Thinking, International Mindedness
• Full Diploma Vs Certificates• Meet With Middle School Counselor
Regarding 9th Grade Course Registration
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FOR FURTHER IB INFO
[email protected] visit the Brooke Point Website and
look for the IB pageApplications for the IB program are due
prior to April 1, 2012Applications 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.
• Remainder of courses are completed at student’s base school
• Applications (due Feb 14th 2012) and additional information available at www.cgsva.net/cgs
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SOL TESTING CLASS OF 2016
ADVANCED STUDIES and ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
*MUST PASS 9 SOL TESTS*
STANDARD AND STANDARD TECHNICAL DIPLOMA*MUST PASS 6 SOL TESTS*
POTENTIAL NINTH GRADE SOLS:ALGEBRA IGEOMETRY
EARTH SCIENCE/ BIOLOGYWORLD HISTORY 1 OR WORLD HISTORY 2
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BPHS Flight School(MID- AUGUST)
• Morning Assembly
• Tour of School
• Overview of Programs, Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities
• Question and Answer Session (Freshman Issues)
• Tips for High School Success
• Preview of Student Agenda
• Lunch followed by a Pep Rally!
•Invitations are sent to all 9th graders during the summer
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THANK YOU!!
• We will have an Open House in August. At that time, you will receive your schedule and be able to find your classrooms and meet your new teachers.
• Don’t forget to stop in the Commons area to speak with several of our teachers and club sponsors.
• We look forward to seeing you next year!
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Additional Information
• The following personnel will be available in classrooms after the program:– IB/CGS/Focus Coordinator – Library– Counselors – Rooms 242– Special Needs Director – 246– Fusion & O.A.S.I.S. – 348 (upstairs) Kiri
Johnson ([email protected])
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