George Washington Carver Center Orientation Info
The George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology provides details about their 9th-grade parent orientation, graduation requirements, courses offered, community college options, student service learning, and academic programs. Explore the opportunities available at Carver Center.
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George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology 9thGrade Parent Orientation Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Welcome Karen E. H. Steele, Principal
Cornerstone of Carver Center is Respect Student Handbook/Student Addendum Carver Center Website BCPSOne Get involved! Carver Center Foundation Carver Center Parent Committee Sports Boosters Alumni Association School Progress Plan Team
Graduation Requirements 22 CREDITS + 75 SERVICE LEARNING HOURS English 4 Social Studies 3.5 Math 4 Science 3 Physical Education 1 Health - .5 Technology Education 1 Fine Arts - 1 Course Study Sequence 4 One of the following sequences: 4 credits in a Specified Sequence of Courses (CTE) OR 2 credits of World Language earned in high school; 2 credits in any academic elective (science is recommended)
Courses through the Community College of Baltimore County Differences between Parallel Enrollment & College 4 Free Parallel Enrollment College 4 Free GPA Requirement Grade Levels Eligible NONE 2.5 unweighted 10,11,12 All Year, including Summer All credit- bearing courses 11 & 12 only Fall & Spring Only All credit- bearing courses Parents pay only for books and fees Maximum of 4 courses Times of Year Eligible Courses Parents pay 1/2 the cost unlimited Cost Number of Courses
Student Service Learning A teaching method that combines meaningful service to the community with curriculum-based learning. Requirements 75 Hours Pre-Approved Addresses a real community need and includes Preparation, Action, and Reflection
ACADEMICS Carver Center offers academic classes in Technology Education, Science, English, Social Studies, World Languages, Mathematics, and Physical Education. Standard, Honors, Gifted and Talented, and Advanced Placement programs are all offered at Carver Center.
High School Assessments and Graduation Requirements Pass Government HSA Pass Algebra 1 PARCC Pass English 10 PARCC Take MISA (9thgrade)
What happens if a student does not pass the HSA or PARCC Assessment? There are 3 administrations per year. October, January, and May Interventions will take place during the school day, when possible, to prepare students.
Learning Resource Dept The Learning Resource staff Provides supports for students with IEP and 504 plans. Is available to work with all students on organizational and study skills. The Learning Resource room is open from 2:15-4:00 for any student who wants to do homework or work on an ongoing project. If there is a concern that a student may require formal supports in the form of an IEP, 504, or Student Support Team email Alison Becker (abecker2@bcps.org), Assistant Principal IEP/504/Student Support Team coordinator
Student Support and Volunteering Social Worker What you need to know to volunteer at Carver Center
PSAT What? A practice SAT test comprised of Math, Critical Reading, and Writing questions When? Administered during the school day Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Who? All 9thgrade students take the PSAT Why? For students to receive feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of skills necessary for AP courses and college study. For students to see how their performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college. To enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11).
SAT Administered in April of 11thgrade and/or the fall of 12thgrade. Preparing for SATs SAT practice and strategies infused into daily lessons at Carver Center College Board SAT Online Course Carver Center s credit SAT Prep Course Carver Center s Summer SAT Course Carver Center s SAT Breakfast Club Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org )
What can parents do? Check out www.collegeboard.com.
Career Experience Program Purpose: To give students an opportunity to apply academic, technical, and interpersonal skills in a work-based learning experience.
Career Experience Program Only in the senior year Must work in an area relating to prime Can receive up to 3 credit hours Program only for work hours during the school day Most students get jobs through personal contacts Grading / Weekly journal required
Clubs and Organizations Clubs and Organizations Fair Tuesday Sept 19 during A1 Black Awareness Club Math Club Robotics NAHS
Athletics Athletics
What is needed for participation? Completed physical by a physician (Physicals are valid for one calendar year) Completed Online Registration
Academic Eligibility Students are academically ineligible if they have less than a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing, incomplete, or medical grade in the preceding quarter. Fall academic eligibility is determined by the fourth quarter grading period from the preceding school year. This provision does not apply to incoming 9th grade students for initial fall eligibility.
Registration Registration will be held online, prior to the first day of each season. All required forms must be completed and submitted during registration.
Important Reminders Student Drop-Off Enter from Kenilworth Avenue only. Drop-off students in front of Gymnasium Entrance Building closes at 2:45PM. Students not under the direct supervision of a teacher should be picked up or on their way home at that time. Bus Transportation times are listed on the front page of the Carver Center Website Bus Schedule
Important Dates Back to School Night Thursday September 14 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Freshmen Ice Cream Social Thursday September 28 6:00PM 8:00PM Celebration Saturday April 14 6:00PM 11:00PM
Parent Orientation Presenters Karen Steele Principal (ksteele@bcps.org) John O Brien Assistant Principal (jobrien2@bcps.org) Alastair Palmer School Counseling (apalmer2@bcps.org) Jodi Wicks English Department (jwicks@bcps.org) Bill Johnstone Math Department (wjohnstone@bcps.org) Michelle Craig Science Department (mcraig@bcps.org) Sal Giordano Social Studies Department (sgiordano@bcps.org) Lori Brewer Athletic Director (lbrewer@bcps.org) Jennifer McGough Career Work Exp. (jmcgough2@bcps.org) Pat Scally Social Worker/Volunteers (pscally@bcps.org) Allyson Haley LRC (ahaley@bcps.org) Paul Diem Theatre Department (pdiem@bcps.org)
