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The Course SelectionProcess at Bronx ScienceHow will my child select a program forSeptember 2022?January 20, 2022

Who is involved? Your child Your child’s teachers Your child’s School Counselor The Assistant Principals Your child’s friends (word of mouth) You!

What courses are students selecting?All students: English Social Studies Math (rising seniors may opt to take additional lab science class instead) Lab Science 5th “major” World Language (if requirements are not completed) English, math, social studies, science, art class (if World Languagerequirements are completed--some rising juniors and seniors) Physical Education Lunch or Math Team (students already in Math Team only) 10th grade foundational classes (rising 10th graders only)

What courses are students selecting? (cont)Some students: “Additional Class”- “extra” English, math, social studies, science, art class Not required Not guaranteed Health (rising juniors or seniors) if requirement has not been completed Art/Music class (if requirement has not been completed) Music Performance Class (fulfills arts requirement) Research class (juniors and seniors already in Research Program)

Preparing for Course Selection FEBRUARY: Gather Information Read Course Guide (click here)- will be updated in February 2022 Review Grades (PupilPath and Transcript) Check Talos (starting late February) Plan for Placement Tests Journalism Check email for details, date TBD AP Music Theory Check email, date TBD

March 4, 2022Talos course selection program opens Students can view their choices including openenrollment courses and the qualified entry coursesfor which they have been pre-approved

Open Enrollment Courses Courses open to all students provided they have metprerequisites Ex: students must take Geometry prior to Algebra II/ Trig Ex: students must take 10th grade English prior to 11thgrade English

Qualified Entry Courses Honors classes, Research classes, Advanced Placement classes, Post-APclasses, Other advanced classesCourses open to students provided they have met prerequisites ANDearned minimum grades in certain courses Ex: AP Bio- must have taken Chemistry AND have minimum grade inEnglish, Biology, and ChemistryOpen Enrollment Course: Algebra II/Trigonometry; Global HistoryQualified Entry Course: Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry; AP European HistoryIMPORTANT: Students can APPLY on Talos to qualified entrycourses for which they have not received pre-approval

Week of March 7Course information week Students have the opportunity to speak to student leadersin the cafeteria during lunch periods about their classes fornext year Please encourage your children to take advantage of thiswonderful opportunity!

Week of March 7Course information week They should ask: How much reading is involved? How much homework can I expect a night? What type of student succeeds in this class? They should consider: What other classes they are contemplating? What are their other obligations in school andout of school?

Application Period Students may apply to qualified entry classes if theywere not already pre-approved in Talos Application due date is Friday, March 11. All applications submitted digitally in Talos.

Friday, March 25:Course Selection Opens in Talos Students will select classes in Talos. Students are urged to speak to their schoolcounselors, current teachers, and assistantprincipals before they submit their selections Students who select more than three qualified entryclasses will need parental permission.

Course Selection Closes April 11 Students must have selected courses on Talos. Selection does not guarantee a student will getthe classes they chose. All programs must be approved by the schoolcounselor Finalized programs will be distributed tostudents no earlier than September.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW Students could lose qualified entry classesif there are changes in their June grades

CRUCIAL Students need to select classes carefully in Talos. Students willnot be permitted to change or drop classes if they don’t “like”them. For some classes, students must also choose ALTERNATES thatthey are willing to take if their first choice is not available Alternate selections are not required for “additional classes” Students will be expected to honor their commitment toclasses they receive even if not their first choice

EVEN MORE CRUCIALStudents who fail to select courses by the deadlinewill be given generic programs, chosen by theirschool counselors

Oh no!What if I change my MIND? Students can contact their school counselor April-June if they want tochange the selections they initially made. Decisions about staffing and number of sections are made inearly spring based on initial choices Options for course selection changes may be limited Students must check their bxscience email regularly for programmingand other communications from the school. Students receive preliminary programs in the summer (by email). Once students receive their programs in September, programs cannotbe changed

10th Grade Foundational Classes Rising 10th graders choose One term of Coding for All (computer science) and oneterm of Rhetoric and Composition (writing course)OR Enter the three-year Research Track (Regeneron) andtake a full-year sophomore research course followedby research courses in junior and senior years This is a three year commitment

Research TrackSophomore Foundational Classes Over the course of three years, students completeindependent research in an area of their interest Biology Projects Mathematics/ Computer Science Projects Physical Science/ Engineering Projects Social Science Projects

Planning Ahead Summer school Taking Art/Drama/Music/Health duringthe summer frees up “space” to takeadvantage of our robust courseofferings during the school year or tohave a break!

Planning Ahead Prerequisites Keep in mind some classes you may want to takehave prerequisites so plan ahead. For example, youmust take AP Biology before you can take Post-APBiology: Advanced Genetics

Planning Ahead College major/ career interest Keep your academic interests in mindwhen choosing classes

The Right Schedule The Right Experience Bronx Science strongly encourages allstudents to have a lunch period

The Right Schedule The Right Experience Consider quality over quantity Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic factors Take classes for which you have a passion and atrue interest in the subject Do not think you can predict who your teacher will be orwhat period the class will be offered

The Right Schedule The Right Experience Parents/Guardians: Remember, YOU are notresponsible for completing the work! Letyour child dictate what they feel they canmanage. Support them in their choices andendeavors!

Other Things to Keep in Mind . Where are your children studying? Is that the bestplace for that to occur? What does stress look like for them? Are they drinking too many coffees/Monsters? Are they eating poorly?

Sleep?! Who Needs That When I HaveCoffee?! Please, do not undervalue the importance of sleep in regardsto staying healthy, alert and efficient! Sleep will help with recall, recovery and rejuvenation! Structure and a routine are key elements to success! Encourage your children to “unplug” 30 minutes beforebedtime It is helpful to end the day with something they want to doversus something they have to do

TIMELINE SUMMARY March 4 Talos opens for viewing- students can view qualified entryclasses for which they have pre-approval March 7 Course Information Week- Students speak to student leaders inthe cafeteria during lunch periods about their classes for next year March 4- March 11 Application period- Students apply to qualified entryclasses. There is no benefit to the student to submit applications earlybut it helps the people reviewing applications so submit as soon as youknow you want to apply. March 25 Talos opens for course selection submission April 11 Talos closes- students must choose courses by this deadline Summer Students receive preliminary programs for 2021-2022 by email

Science Options for 9th gradersCurrently in Regents BiologyRegents ChemistryHonors Regents Chemistry (qualified entry)Sophomore AP Chemistry with Regents (qualified entry)Regents Physics (must currently be in Alg2/Trig orhigher) AP Physics 1 (qualified entry and must currently be inAlg2/Trig or higher)

Science Options for 9th gradersCurrently in Regents Chemistry For students who passed or received a waiver for the LivingEnvironment Regents Exam in middle school AP Biology (qualified entry) AP Environmental Science (qualified entry) Other Biology Electives (Nutri Sci, Epidemiology, ForensicSci, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Cell Biology) AP Chemistry (qualified entry) Regents Physics (must currently be in Alg2/Trig) AP Physics 1 (qualified entry and must currently be inAlg2/Trig)

Science Options for 9th gradersCurrently in Regents Chemistry For students who did not take or receive a waiver for theLiving Environment Regents Exam in middle school AP Biology (qualified entry) Regents Biology

Science Options for 9th graders Currently in Regents Chemistry For students who passed or received a waiver for the Living Environment Regents Exam in middle school AP Biology (qualified entry) AP Environmental Science (qualified entry) O