Open House for Middle Students & Families

Bourne High School Objective: Parents will have an understanding of Bourne High School’s:

. Mission, Expectations and 21st Century Learning Skills . Academic levels . Academic and Career Pathways . Sequencing of core courses . Course selection process . Elective options available . Extra-curricular opportunities . Additional educational opportunities

You will also have an opportunity to tour the elective areas and meet current students!

Our Mission & Core Values and Beliefs

MISSION STATEMENT . Bourne High School’s Mission is to provide a safe and academically rigorous learning community that fosters both personal and social growth for all. We provide a diverse academic program that prepares students for post – , the 21st Century global workforce, and responsible citizenship. CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS . Academic rigor and challenge for all students . Foundation of literacy for all learners . Cooperation and team work . Responsibility for one’s actions . Recognition and respect of individual differences and points of view . School culture that fosters a positive and safe environment for all

21ST CENTURY LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

. Read, write and communicate effectively and clearly . Think critically and problem solve independently and collaboratively . Set personal, wellness, academic, and occupational goals . Engage in creative, expressive, and innovative learning . Demonstrate personal responsibility and cultural awareness

Your Guidance Counselor & Support Services – Valuable High School Resources

. Counselors work with the same students all four years . Serve as liaisons among students, parents, and teachers . Register students for Naviance, our and career exploration program – a 4 year resource/tool for students Student Last Name: Guidance Counselor: Email

[email protected] Mrs. Kim Iannucci D - M

[email protected] Mr. Sean Burke A-C & N – Z

School Adjustment Counselor: Email

[email protected] Mrs. Rachel Turner All Students 9-12

Academic Levels – Teacher Recommendations

Advanced Placement (Collegeboard) . Cover the breadth of information, skills and assignments found in corresponding college courses . Align with the standards and expectations of leading liberal arts and research institutions . Provide motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level – may earn college credits if students earn test scores of 3, 4, or 5. Honors – Most rigorous academic program for freshmen – for students who have consistently demonstrated the ability and intrinsic motivation to rise to the challenge of an intensive academic program CP1 – More challenging and intensive than CP2 classes - frequent practice designed to develop both content-specific skills and those that extend across disciplines; more independent work than CP2 classes CP2 – Engage students in practices designed to strengthen skills in writing, analytical reading, and/or problem solving

Tools to Help You Navigate Your High School Future

Pathways Documents Course Sequencing Documents . Education, Human Services, & . Multiple pathways in each core Government curriculum area (AP, H, CP1, CP2) . Science, Technology, Engineering & . Placement levels are not “set in Mathematics stone” for any student – student progress and effort determines . Health Sciences placement each year . Arts and Media Technology . Students have opportunities to earn Honors credits in Fine Arts electives BHS Electives! What will you choose???? drawing painting ceramics sculpture and More!!! or specialize in…

pencil, charcoal, marker, pen and ink etc.

Semester 1: Traditional Darkroom Semester 2: Digital Photography

Film development, basic camera skills, digital manipulation Design logos, digital art, packaging, posters, sing your heart out! Refine your instrumental skills and perform with the best of them!

Learn basic piano And keyboarding skills

Learn acoustic guitar basics and perform for your peers, teachers, and friends! Develop basic design skills and focus on elements & principles of art 

Explore different types of art supplies and use their unique techniques to create art!

Develop your flare for drama and perform on stage! Social Studies Electives

. Model UN I/II (1.0) . AP Psychology/Psychology . AP European History . Pre AP/AP US History . Civics (1.0) . Economics (1.0) . Criminal Law (.5)/ Civil Law (.5)

Science Electives

. AP Physics . Forensic Science (.5) . Environmental Science . Coastal Studies (.5) . Anatomy & Physiology . Oceanography (.5) . AP Biology . Astronomy (.5) . FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics . Meteorology and Climate Change (.5) . Engineering Technology

. Robotics

English Electives

. Broadcast Journalism . Print Journalism & Yearbook . AP Literature (12) . AP Language & Composition (11) . Exploring the Graphic Novel (.5) . Real Life: Stranger than Fiction – The Reading and Writing of Memoir (.5) . SAT Review English (.5)

Mathematics Electives

. AP Statistics . Business Math . Advanced Mathematical Decision Making . Pre-AP & AP Calculus (AB & BC) . Personal Finance (.5) . SAT Review Math (.5) PE & Health Electives

. Wellness . First Aid & CPR . Healthy Lifestyles . Peer Leadership Help Shape The Future of BHS: Get Involved, Have a Voice - Join a Club, or Two! . Drama Club . Broadcasting . Key Club . Radio BHS . Student Council . Robotics Club . History Club/Model UN . Fiber Arts Club . Film Club . Book Club . SADD/Peer Leadership/Diversity Club . Ultimate Frisbee Club

Become a Canalman!

. Field Hockey . Football . Girls and Boys Soccer . Volleyball . Cheerleading . Girls and Boys Ice Hockey . Girls and Boys Basketball . Softball . Lacrosse . Baseball . Track (Winter & Spring) . Cross Country Additional Educational Opportunities for BHS Students

Early College Experience Program School-to-Careers . Earn your Associate’s Degree by the . Earn credit while you gain valuable time you graduate high school – earn work experience in your field of college credits while earning high interest school credits . Network with local businesses . Attend Cape Cod as a full-time student College Courses on site . Participate in all Bourne High School . Take 3 credit college courses at BHS related activities (athletics, and also earn high school credit extracurricular activities, homecoming, prom, senior semi, etc.) On-line Learning Opportunities

Bourne High School Partners with Mass Insight largest math and science program in the state - designed to increase student participation and performance in AP Math, Science and English The MMSI program relies on multiple resources and support systems to help reach their performance goals each year, including: • world-class teacher training/professional development (AP Summer Institute and 2-Day training sessions), •Saturday student study sessions •content support from experienced math, science, and English •Free AP study sessions •mock AP exams for students

BPS Innovation Studio – A District-Wide Resource

Assists us in meeting 21st Century Learning Expectations Offers opportunities to apply/augment/extend concepts and skills acquired in the classroom through supported hands-on integrated projects Offers opportunities for students to engage in materials science projects – simple to complex (low to high tech) Affords space for in-district professional development in STEAM and project- based learning for PreK-12 teachers

Robotics Lab

Our newly expanded robotics lab is fully equipped with new technology and Lego Robotics kits – please check out our new space! Please Contact Us – We Are Here to Help!

. Amy Cetner, Principal [email protected] . Jordan Geist, Assistant Principal [email protected] . Leslie Sullivan, Student Services Director grades 8-12 [email protected] . Lisa DiBiasio, Humanities Director [email protected] . Christine Borning, STEAM Director [email protected]

Please feel free to contact any one of us with questions you may have!

Take a tour and check us out!

Student representatives are here to show you around and answer any questions you may have

Visit with our students and teachers in the cafeteria to learn more about our programs and extra-curricular opportunities!