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Freshman CoreBuffalo Grove High School Class of 2021

Welcome Class of 2021


Problem Solving Teams

5


Student Deans

Dean Schrammel Dean Kolodziej

Related Service Personnel


Dean-Counselor Alignment


8


Counselor-Dean-Relate Service Alignment


9


When do I see the Dean?● If you’re being harassed● Any situation that makes you feel unsafe● Questions regarding attendance

When does the Dean see me?● Attendance issues● Discipline issues● Peer issues


The Role of a CounselorCounselors are here to …..● work weekly in problem solving teams● answer questions● help problem solve● assist with course selection● explore Career Pathways ● guide with the college search● consult with teachers and parents


How do I get to see my counselor/team member?● Stop by Student Services during your lunch period or study hall to see

if they’re available.

● If the counselor is not available, leave a note or send an email and he/she will contact student as soon as possible.

● When a student is sent a pass he/she is expected to report to Student Services.


Additional Student Services Resources● Mr. Hartwig - Associate Principal for Student Services & Operations

● Denise Caffarello - Administrative Assistant for Student Services

● Stacy Wodka - Nurse

● Counseling Interns

● Assessment Center

● College Career Center

● Data Processor

● Registrar


Career Mentor

Ms. Adler - Career Advisor

College & Career Center

Monday 7:30-3:00pm

Friday 7:30-3:00pm


Division HeadsMrs. Beguin

English/Fine ArtsMr. BottPE/CTE

Mr. MarksMath/Science

Mrs. MeyerSocial Science/Language


Core Curriculum (twice a year)

Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

How to successfully

navigate BGHS

Evaluate learning styles and

complete Career Interest Profiler

College Match & Post High School

Planning

Applying to college/post

secondary planning


Academic Year● 1st semester will end December 21, 2017● End of 1st quarter is October 13th ● Semester final exams are December 19, 20 & 21● Only semester grades are recorded on transcript


Steps to Success● Set Goals: set academic goals● Be Organized: use a system, for each class, to record assignments,

upcoming tests, projects, etc, monitor grades weekly● Study Regularly: ask teacher, online resources, notecards, class

notes, study guides, Schoology● Advocate for yourself: share concerns with teachers, ask questions,

ask for help, use e-mail when appropriate (extended illness, to request an appointment)


Resources● Teachers

● Literacy Lab open each period, staffed by teachers and student tutors

● After School Tutoring: available Monday –Thursday in Library

● Saturday School in the Library:

● 1st Saturday School is September 16, 2017 8:30-11:00

● Career Mentor

● College and Career Center

● Naviance


Sophomore Year Course SelectionIn November, core academic teachers will provide recommendations for sophomore year.

Counselors will meet individually with their freshman beginning the week of January 10th to choose classes for sophomore year.


Sample Sophomore Year Schedule1. English2. World History3. Math4. Chemistry5. PE/Health6. Lunch7. Elective8. Elective/Study Hall


Careers: It’s not too early to start exploringWEDNESDAY September 6, 2017

@ Prospect High School from 6-8:30pm

● Arts & Communication● Human Services

Wednesday October 4, 2017@ Buffalo Grove High School from 6-8:30pm

● Health● Natural Resources

Wednesday October 18, 2017 15, 2016@ Rolling Meadows Grove High School from 6-8:30pm

● Engineering & Industrial Technology● Business & Computers


Career Pathways & ClustersCareer ClustersA group of occupations that have a common knowledge and skills.

There are 16 clusters that District 214 will refer to when planning coursework.


Career Clusters

● Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources● Business Management and Administration● Finance● Government and Public Administration● Marketing● Education and Training● Hospitality and Tourism● Human Services

● Health Science● Architecture and Construction● Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communication● Information Technology● Law Enforcement Services/Corrections Services● Manufacturing● Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics● Transportation, Distribution and Logistics


Freshman Advisory

A program that allows freshmen to engage and participate in a small, non-academic setting, to discuss social issues, digital citizenship, careers, life after high school etc., while making connections with peers and staff.

Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, freshmen meet with a staff advisor and upperclassmen for the first 20 minutes of their lunch period to participate in group discussions and activities.


Moving toward Graduation

• A minimum of 21 credits are required to graduate. The 21 credits are a combination of core course requirements and electives.

• If a student fails a class that is a graduation requirement (for freshman: English, Math, Human Geography, Biology & PE) they must retake and pass the class during summer school.

• If a student drops a class, it will be replaced with a study hall. Students can only have one study hall per semester.

• If a student feels they need to be moved up or down a level in a core class, he/she should initiate a conversation with the teacher.


Working toward Graduation

• English: 4 years required

•Math: 3 years required, 4 years recommended

•Science: 2 years required, 3-4 recommended, Biology, Chemistry & Physics

•Social Science: 3 years required Human Geography, World & US History

•Health: 1 semester

•PE: 7 semesters

•Driver Ed: Must pass driver ed. at BGHS or privately


Working toward Graduation

● Consumer Education: Personal Finance, Economics, Intro To Business,

AP Economics, Law & the Individual, Sociology 1 & 2

● Fine Art: Band, Orchestra, Choir, Art 1, Art Survey, Photography, Graphic Arts 1 & 2, Dance

● Academic Courses = .5 credit, PE & Drivers Ed =.25

● Lunch and Study Hall are non-credit-bearing classes


Parent Teacher ConferencesParent Teacher Conferences

Thursday February 1st 5:15 pm – 8:30 pm Friday February 2nd8:15 am-11:45 am

Sign up info to come Parents can sign up to meet with 3 teachers and a counselor.


Naviance

Web-based program used to help plan for the futurehttp://bghs.d214.org

Student Resources

Naviance

http://bghs.d214.org


Helping your 9th grader succeed

● Encourage your son/daughter to take the initiative in sharing their school work with you.

● Be an active participant in their life. Share information about your day as well by inquiring about their day, their friends, and their school work.

● If your son/daughter is having difficulty in class, encourage him/her to talk with their teacher. It is important that they take ownership of their learning.

● Be sure your child is using a system to keep track of assignments, upcoming tests, projects etc. Different systems work for different people.


Helping your 9th grader succeed

● If you have concerns contact teacher and/or attend Parent/teacher conferences.

● Attend district-wide programs with your student● If you believe your child is not appropriately placed, have him/her talk to

the teacher. Placement is based on PSAT 8 and 8th grade teacher recommendations.

● Read Parent Newsletter & Principal Wardle’s Blog each week. Parent Newsletter is posted online under Parents - Parent News or a hard copy is available in the main office


Counselors’ Schoology Page

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tinyurl.com/ BGcounselors


Welcome To BGHS!

@BG_Bison@BGHS_StuServs#oneBG

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