Class II AssemblyFebruary 4, 2015

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Ms. Elizabeth McCoyAssistant Head Master

• Recommend 1 – 3 AP courses / student

• Discuss interest with parents and guidance counselor

• Submit Course Request Form by March 6th

• Elective list will be reviewed by Program Directors and teachers

Class II Students

This challenging course for highly-motivated seniors enables students to develop advanced research, writing, & presentation skills, while grappling with essential questions spanning disciplines.

It will pull together and further refine skills that students have developed and advanced in all courses at BLS and culminate in the creation of an interdisciplinary investigation: a project that students conceive and execute, with the support of faculty mentors.

Additional application: http://goo.gl/forms/QxRU9rEltN

The Capstone Project/Advanced Independent Research & Presentation

Methods Seminar

To visit the website for the Capstone course, go to: 

/   http://bostonlatincapstone.weebly.com

An afterschool information session, at which interested students will hear from current senior Capstone students , will be held on 

Thursday, February 12,2:20-2:45 in the Seevak room.

Mr. Thomas KennellyCommunity Service &

A.P. CoordinatorProgram Director, History

COMMUNITY SERVICE POLICY

• Each student is required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified community service in order to graduate.

• 50 of these must be completed in school and 50 must be completed outside of school.

• Any student in grades 8-12 is eligible to count hours toward the graduation requirement Verification forms available in guidance and from Mr. Kennelly (outside service requires a letter). Refer to community service overview posted in Homerooms.

• See Mr. Kennelly in room 253 or email tkennelly@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions or concerns.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

•AP exams May 4 – May 15

-info available at www.collegeboard.com -Exams administered at BLS and MCPHS-BLS testing schedule will be posted and

distributed in April•Exam registration will continue until Feb. 27th

-registration at www.bls.org or on SIS•Exam Fees (checks to Mr. Kennelly in 253)

-Exam fee is $97 per exam and $10 for those eligible for a fee waiver/reduction

•Questions-talk to your AP teacher or Mr. Kennelly.

Profile of a Successful AP Student

• Motivated to work (1+ hours per night on homework—reading, note-taking, study)

• Good attendance and attention in class

• Scored 150+ on PSAT

• Grades of B or better in current courses you are taking in the same department

Class I and II History options

AP U.S. History - includes entire history of the United States, starting with pre-Columbian American civilization going through to the present day.  

United States History II – covers the History of the United States from Reconstruction (1865) to the present.

Economics

AP Economics

AP Modern European History

AP U.S. Government

American Foreign Policy

Facing History & Ourselves

Art History

History Electives for Classes I and II

Ms. Susan MoranProgram Director

English

Class I—English 12 or AP Literature

A.P. Literature and CompositionThis course may be taken in place of English 12.

•Students selecting this course should be strong readers and writers and have a solid work ethic.

•The course includes additional summer reading and course requirements.

•Qualified students wishing to remain enrolled must submit their completed English 11 literary research papers to Ms. Moran no later than May 8, 2015. Your English teachers will give you instructions.

•All students in this course must sit for the A.P. exam.

English Elective—Class IIHumanities

• This course will appeal to students who enjoy exploring connections among the arts, history, literature, philosophy, religion, science, psychology, and other disciplines. Readings span cultures and time periods.

• Students with strong reading and writing skills will do well in this class. Students are expected to work well on their own and on collaborative projects. Class participation is vital, both during daily discussion and more formal presentations.

Mr. Jonathan MulhernAssistant Head Master

Student Leadership

Ms. Sherry Lewis-daPonteAssistant Head Master

Classics

• AP Latin

• The Myth Tradition

• Greek I

• Greek II (Greek I is a prerequisite)

• Latin Prose

• Latin 5 Poetry

Class I Classics Electives

Ms. Kathleen BatemanProgram Director

Mathematics and Science

Biology II (prerequisite: Chemistry 1)

AP Biology (prerequisite: Chemistry 1)

Chemistry I

AP Chemistry (prerequisite: Chemistry 1)

Environmental Science

AP Environmental Science

Physics I

AP Physics C: Mechanical (prerequisite: Physics I)

AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism (prerequisite: Physics I)

Class I and II Science Electives

Class I Math Options

CalculusAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

StatisticsAP Statistics

Senior Math SeminarAP Computer Science

Students currently taking Advanced

Pre-Calculus will take either AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC

Ms. Christine KelleyProgram Director

Modern Foreign Languages

Chinese 3, 4AP Chinese LanguageComprehensive ChineseFrench 3, 4AP French LanguageItalian 3, 4AP Italian LanguageSpanish 3, 4AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish LiteratureGerman 2, 4AP German Language

Modern Foreign Language Choices

Students alsohave the optionto choose anew languageand pursue twoyears of studyduring their finaltwo years.

Mr. Paul PittsProgram Director

Fine Arts

Fine Arts Electives

Fundamentals of Visual ArtsClass II and IPrerequisite for A.P. Art

A.P. Art Class I only

Foundations of Visual Art

ScratchboardLinoleum Block Printing

Ceramics

• Foundations of Visual Art is an enrichment class in which students build skills through art-making techniques. • Students will learn fundamentals of drawing, painting, printmaking, design, and ceramics.

• No prior art experience is necessary to take this class!

• All abilities welcome!

Linear Perspective Drawing

Watercolor

Imagine what you can do if you spend 45 minutes a day engaging in creativity!

Observational Charcoal Drawing Acrylic Painting

Fine Arts ElectivesMusic Theory

Class II and IMusical experience is recommended but not required

A.P. Music TheoryClass IPrior music theory experience recommendedEar training, dictation and sight singing are perhaps the

most difficult aspects of the course and the AP test

Mr. Jim MontagueProgram Director

Guidance & Support Services

Choose courses with an eye to collegeadmission requirements……

• 3 years of science for all and4 or more for others.

• Make your final high schoolyears your best.

• Take on challenges that arereasonable – don’t overdo it.

Meet with your Guidance Counselor asearly as possible.

There is a limit of three A.P. courses that any student may take.

WARNING: For seniors, the college search and application process is the

equivalent of taking another AP course

Students who feel an exception should be made must complete the online

application and submit by February 20th.They will be notified by February 27th.

Maintaining good health, both emotionaland physical, is critical.

• Stress management is important.

• Getting adequate sleep is too.

• Effective time management is a skill that must be developed.

• If you need help, see yourGuidance Counselor.