Table of Contents Principal’s Letter…………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Barnstable Public Schools Vision…………………………………………………………………….. 3 Barnstable High School Mission………………………………………………………………………. 3 Barnstable High School Leadership…………………………………………………………………... 4 Academic Outline………………...……………………………………………………………………... 5 Comprehensive School Counseling Program……………………………………………….. 5 Course Selection Process...…………………………………………………………………… 5 Academic Levels………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Academic Requirements……………………………………………………………………….. 6 Career Pathways……………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Additional Educational Opportunities…………………………………………………………. 9 Departments and Course Offerings…………………………………………………………………...12 Art and Applied Technology…………………………………………………………………………………….…………12 English……………………………………………………………………………………………...……19 English Learners……………………………………………………………………………….. 28 History and Social Sciences………………………………………………………………….. 31 Mathematics and Computer Science………………………………………………………... 37 Music………………………..…………………………………………………………………... 44 Science and Engineering………….………………………………………………………….. 48 Special Education………………………..……………………………………………………. 57 Wellness……………………..………………………………………………………………… 58 World Language………………………………………………………………………………. 62 Appendix - Barnstable High School Admission Policy for Vocational Technical Programs ….. 67 January 2019 Dear Barnstable High School Student, It is with great pride and excitement that we present you with the 2019-2020 Barnstable High School Program of Studies. We offer a comprehensive academic program and enjoy meeting the needs of all learners. Our work is the development of people, the greatest task in any community. We are confident this Program of Studies will guarantee that all graduates exit college and career ready, having met our rigorous learning expectations. Please communicate with your current teachers and school counselor regarding the right course of studies for you. Students will be choosing seven courses to complete their schedule for the 2019-2020 school year. We encourage all college-bound students to challenge themselves with ​ ​ some Advanced Placement courses while at BHS, and we will continue to offer the enriching electives that make our school unique. Last year we introduced the BHS Experience for all 8th graders. This course acclimates students to high school, promoting social, emotional and physical health and providing academic skill training to develop the learner. This year the Senior Experience has been added as a project-based course consisting of four projects in the fall: College and Career Readiness, The World of Work, Personal Finance and Healthy Living. Students will design and manage a Capstone-Civic Engagement Project in Spring of the Senior Year, in partnership with a teacher-advisor. With the expansion of our Career Pathways and addition of the Senior Experience added to our robust program of studies, we are confident students will be engaged learners while at Barnstable High School and college-career ready at graduation. Have a Red Raider Day. Sincerely, Patrick Clark Jennifer Clark Principal School Counseling Department Head Barnstable High School Program of Studies 2019-2020 Page 2 ​ Barnstable Public Schools Vision Statement The Barnstable Public Schools educates the whole child by creating a student centered school culture that addresses students' physical, social, emotional, and academic needs by creating a safe and healthy learning environment in which students are challenged, supported, and engaged. Values In Barnstable Public Schools, we value commitment, collaboration, and community... Commitment: We are dedicated to the continuous learning and growth of all. ​ Collaboration: We work together while keeping student needs at the center of all decision ​ making. Community: We build strong, respectful partnerships that support student success. ​ Barnstable High School Mission Barnstable High School, in partnership with parents and community, promotes academic excellence and artistic expression and prepares a diverse student body to be creative, responsible, productive citizens. We take PRIDE in our students and in our community: Productive, Respectful, Involved, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Diverse, Educated ​ ​ ​ Learning Expectations Barnstable High School Students will: ● think and read critically ● demonstrate technological literacy ● write and speak clearly ● attain, evaluate and apply information properly ● listen actively ● demonstrate creativity ● exhibit local and global responsibility ● maintain physical, social and emotional wellness Barnstable High School Program of Studies 2019-2020 Page 3 ​ Barnstable High School Leadership Main Phone Number: 508-790-6445 Main Fax: 508-790-6430 Title Name Extension Email Principal Patrick Clark x1001 [email protected] Assistant Principal Scott Pyy x1002 [email protected] Housemaster A Eric Currey x1003 [email protected] Housemaster B Melisa Peters x1004 [email protected] Housemaster C Robert Donehey x1005 [email protected] Housemaster D Hope Taylor x1006 [email protected] Housemaster E Steve Kaser x1007 [email protected] Art/Applied Technology Matthew Kemp x1101 [email protected] Department English Department Mary Ellen Janeiro x1238 [email protected] ESL Department Kathy Astrauckas x1014 [email protected] History/Social Sciences Virginia Turner x1196 [email protected] Department Mathematics /Computer Tina Crook x1045 [email protected] Science Department Music Department David Schroeter x1175 [email protected] School Counseling Jennifer Clark x1039 [email protected] Department Science /Engineering Jennifer Caron x1031 [email protected] Department Special Education TBD TBD TBD Department Special Education Ann Giardino x1068 [email protected] Wellness Department Maria Pierozzi x1157 [email protected] World Language Grace Lytle x1119 [email protected] Department Athletic Department Scott Thomas x1193 [email protected] Barnstable High School Program of Studies 2019-2020 Page 4 ​ Academic Outline Comprehensive School Counseling Program School Counseling Mission Statement The School Counseling program at Barnstable High School promotes and assists academic, social, emotional, and career development for all students. As leaders, school counselors serve students in collaboration with parents, teachers, staff, and the community. Valuing diversity school counselors use a comprehensive approach to facilitate the development of all students to achieve personal excellence. Through the school counseling curriculum, school st counselors promote 21 ​ century learning expectations and rigorous performance standards to ensure that all ​ students graduate career and college ready. School Counseling Department Staff – The Barnstable High School Counseling Department consists of a ​ department head, six school counselors, a school adjustment counselor, two school psychologists, a career counselor and an online learning coordinator. ▪ School counselors work closely with all students on their caseload and follow Massachusetts Model for ​ Comprehensive School Counseling, as described below. ​ ▪ The school adjustment counselor works closely with the school counselors in meeting the ​ personal/social needs of students and works with families to help secure services ▪ School psychologists work with students with diverse educational needs and assessing students for ​ consideration of special education services. ▪ The career counselor works with students, develops programs, and collaborates with staff and community ​ members to help ensure all students are college and career ready. ▪ The virtual learning coordinator works with students in various online learning programs, including Virtual ​ High School and Edgenuity. The virtual learning coordinator also works closely with school counselors and department heads to ensure students have every opportunity to complete graduation requirements and/or engage in enriching learning experiences. Comprehensive School Counseling Program The Comprehensive School Counseling Program at Barnstable High School is based on the Massachusetts Model for Comprehensive School Counseling. When a student enters Barnstable High School she/he is assigned to a school counselor who works closely with that student, the family, the student’s teachers and any additional support personnel over the years the student is at BHS. School counselors take a systemic approach to deliver a standards-based curriculum to all students in grades 8-12 to facilitate student learning and development in three domains: Personal/Social Development, Academic/Technical Achievement, Workplace Readiness/Career Planning. th The counselor establishes a relationship with the student in 8 ​ grade and collaborates with student, ​ parents/guardians and staff to develop a strong knowledge of the student’s strengths, interests and needs in order to most effectively support the student throughout his/her time at BHS. More information about Barnstable High School’s School Counseling Program and supports can be found at www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/domain/245. ​ Course Selection and Scheduling Process Teachers, being the experts in the content area and having knowledge of the work of each student, provide recommendations for the next courses for all students in their classes. School counselors have a broad view of the entire curriculum and the specific needs/interests of each student. Counselors help students make course selections based on the student’s academic and career