IT’S ACADEMICS!

TONIGHT’S PRESENTERS:

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Bo DuVal (9^THgr. AP)

Stacey Kalwa (English DC)

Tom Michocki (Science DC)

3-PEAT INBOUND

US NEWS (NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS) RANKED EASTERN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL :

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#1 HIGH SCHOOL (BALTIMORE COUNTY)

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#1 HIGH SCHOOL (MARYLAND)

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#123 HIGH SCHOOL (UNITED STATES)

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#33 MAGNET SCHOOL (UNITED STATES)

THE TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL�CAN BE THE TOUGHEST ONE YET

AGENDA

WE WILL HAVE TIME FOR QUESTIONS

AT THE END

In 25 min. or less

IT’S DIFFERENT �HERE

HIGH SCHOOL GRADING & REPORTING �VERY different than middle school

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES ARE TAKEN IN (2) PARTS: A & B

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Part (A) is taken in Semester 1 Students can earn 0.5 credits

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Part (B) is taken in Semester 2

Students can earn 0.5 credits

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BCPS

*NEW 24-25

UNDERSTAND THE COURSE LEVELS

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HONORS

• A college and career preparatory class
• Some work done at home, some in class
• Regular homework and essay writing
• Focus on comprehension and analysis
• Most tested concepts taught in class

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GT/AA

• An advanced college-preparatory class
• Frequent reading at home
• Textbooks written at higher levels
• Regular homework requiring moderate work
• 30-40% of tested concepts come from textbooks
• Classwork focuses on big ideas, homework supports with details
• Preparation for AP

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AP (Advanced Placement)

• A college-level class with an AP test
• Important concepts come from lectures, readings, and the textbook
• Requires independent reading and more commitment to homework and studying
• Students expected to take the AP test
• May earn college credit for passing an AP test

Requesting Course Changes

If you wish to request a course change, you must:

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1. Go to the 2029 Information Portal: https://padlet.com/Rtalbott/eths2029

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• Locate the column titled Course Requirements, Selection, and Changes.

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• Review the block labeled How to Request a Course Change.

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• Select and complete the Course Change Request Form in the appropriate block.

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• Be sure to complete all parts of the form that apply to you completely and accurately.

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• Wait for the appropriate department chairperson to contact you.

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DEADLINE:

MONDAY, JUNE 2

WE ARE DIFFERENT THAN YOUR ZONED SCHOOL

SPECIAL PERMISSION �TRANSFER AGREEMENT

EASTERN TECH STUDENTS attend our school per the agreements and conditions set forth in BCPS P/R 5140.

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• MAINTAIN A 2.0 GPA FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR (unweighted cumulative GPA).
• PASS YOUR MAGENT COURSE EACH YEAR.
• FAIL NO MORE THAN 1-COURSE PER YEAR.
• BE LATE TO SCHOOL NO MORE THAN 6% OF THE TIME.
• MAINTAIN AN ATTENDANCE RATE OF 96% OR BETTER.
• NOT MORE THAN (3) SUSPENSIONS OR A SUSPENSION TO THE BOARD.

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We are a school of choice

Athletic Eligibility

You must be academically eligible to be on an athletic team

• Determined each marking period
• Must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average
• No more than one failing, incomplete, or medical grade in the preceding quarter

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Athletic Director– Willow Schneider wschneider@bcps.org

We review these with students in the first few days of school!

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BCPS Student Handbook

-and the-

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2025-26 ETHS Back-To-School Guide

(mailed home in August)

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TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL START��Shared from those who came before you

IMPROVING YOUR�EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS

GET ORGANIZED

Real ET student samples of organizers and planners

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

IN SCHOOL

Pd.1 English

Pd.2 Art or Music

MAV 1 Activity of your choice

MAV 2 Lunch

Pd. 3 Spanish or Latin

Pd. 4 Biology

After School Sports, Theater, Other

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AT HOME:

• Dinner
• Plan to dedicate at 1-hour for homework MOST nights.
• If homework is reguarly taking your child 3+hours to complete contact your counselor!

Students have homework most nights even if it is “just reading”

HOMEWORK?

YES, WE DO THAT HERE!

MAKE THE MOST OF MAV TIME

• Students have (2) 30-minute blocks in the middle of each day.

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• Students must sign up for (2) activities or (1) activity and (1) lunch.

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• Lunch
• Academic support
• Physical activity
• Interest Clubs
• Games and socializing opportunities
• Service Organizations

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Students agree NOT to do the following:

• Copy or attempt to copy another’s work or ideas (PLAGARISM)

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• Use or attempt to use unauthorized materials and/or technology.

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• Falsify information in an academic exercise.

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• Assist another in academic dishonesty.

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• Use AI assistance on assignments WITHOUT prior permission.

READ THE PADLET

IT HAS THE ANSWERS

2029 PADLET

THE URL FOR THIS PADLET WAS INCLUDED IN THE “WELCOME INFORMATION” LETTER THAT SHOULD HAVE RECENTLY COME HOME.

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Tuesday, February 2, 20XX

WE CAN�IF WE BELIEVE IN OURSELVES�WE WILL�IF WE TRY OUR BEST & �WORK TOGETHER�NO EXCUSES�IF WE USE THE SUPPORTS AROUND US

OUR MOTTO…

Academic Support at ETHS

• MAV time assistance from the teacher
• MAV time tutoring with NHS
• MAV time writing assistance with NEHS
• After school tutoring (when available)
• Additional support for struggling students
• Online tools

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Students can/should advocate for themselves if they feel they are struggling—

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DO NOT WAIT! 

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They can/should speak to their teacher, counselor or AP for guidance on how to address concerns.

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Mr. Du Val checks grades often!

If you are nearing or dip below a 2.0, you will be meeting with him for an academic review and parent phone call.

STUDENTS:

EVERY assignment matters.

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LOWEST SCORE (LS) is ONLY for assessments. If you don’t do part of a minor assignment, you’ll only get credit for what you did (and the quality)

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MISSING WORK =

#1 destroyer of freshman grades

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You are responsible for your words and actions: BOTH in-person and on-line!

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STUDENTS:

• You need to be in school. 96% attendance is the expectation. You need to be here unless you are sick.

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• Learn to use Schoology to monitor your work completion and grades, message your teachers, and stay informed.

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• Take advantage of redo’s and AVOID missing work!

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• Reach out to your counselor and Administrator early. We can help with whatever you need!

PARENTS: they still need you!

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DO NOT WAIT TO ASK FOR HELP

Contact the teacher if you have questions about grades

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A LITTLE STRUGGLE IS EXPECTED

It is part of the growth process and is normal.

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PARENTS:

Come to 2029 Parent Orientation to make sure you are plugged in and ready to support.

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GET & STAY INVOLVED: Join PTSA, Join the Boosters, volunteer for chaperoning activities.

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Take time to make sure YOU are ready for HS to start!

SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

ALL NINTH GRADE STUDENTS HAVE SUMMER WORK TO COMPLETE:

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YOU WILL BE PROVIDED A SUMMER READING ASSIGNEMNT FOR YOUR ENGLISH CLASS (SEE NEXT SLIDE)

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SUMMER ALGEBRA (DELTA MATH) ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE SHARED. THERE ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR REVIEW REGARDLESS OF YOUR MATH PLACEMENT.

9^TH Gr. Summer Reading

Honors and GT English 9

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens – Sean Covey

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ASSIGNMENTS:

1. During reading – 10 Dialectical Journal entries
2. After reading - essay reflection (3 options)
3. All assignments are due in September
4. There will be a graded (in-class) quiz on the text.

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**All students will be given a free copy of the book to keep. They can retrieve that in the lobby at tonight’s event or from the ET Office during summer hours. The full assignment will be provided with the book.

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Join us!

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND MAVERICK SUMMER CAMP JULY 29 & 30