• SPECIAL AREAS

    Education Professions Pathway

    Students take all three courses between their Junior and Senior years: Principles of Teaching, Child and Adolescent Development, and Teaching and Learning in order to complete the Education Professions Pathway & earn Technical Honors in this area.  

    7161 PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 
    Grades 11-12
    One Trimester, 2 Periods, 2 Credits (Dual Credit through Ivy Tech EDUC 101)
    MUST provide your own transportation

    This course provides a general introduction to the field of teaching. Students will explore educational careers, teaching preparation, and professional expectations as well as requirements for teaching certification. Current trends and issues in education will be examined. Exploratory field experiences in classroom settings of a minimum 20 hours and career portfolios are required components. A standards-based plan guides the students’ field experiences. Students are monitored in their field experiences by the Education Professions teacher. 

    7157 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
    Grades 11-12
    One Trimester, 2 Periods, 2 Credits (Dual credit through Ivy Tech EDUC 121)
    Prerequisite: Principles of Teaching
    MUST provide your own transportation

    Child and adolescent development examines the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and moral development of the child from birth through adolescence with a focus on the middle years through adolescence. Basic theories of child development, biological and environmental foundations of development, and the study of children through observation and interviewing techniques are explored. The influence of parents, peers, the school environment, culture and the media are discussed. An observation experience of up to 20 hours is required for completion of this course.


    7162 TEACHING AND LEARNING
    Grades 11-12
    One Trimester, 2 Periods, 2 Credits (Dual credit through Ivy Tech EDUC 201)
    Prerequisite: Principles of Teaching
    MUST provide your own transportation

    Teaching and learning provides students the opportunity to apply many of the concepts that they have learned throughout the Education Professions pathway. In addition to a focus on best practices, this course will provide an introduction to the role that technology plays in the modern classroom. Through hands-on experience with educational software, utility packages, and hardware, students will analyze ways to integrate technology as a tool for instruction, evaluation, and management.

     

    TEACHER/OFFICE ASSISTANT
    Grades 9-12
    One Trimester, No Credit

    The Teacher Assistant program provides an opportunity for a student to work with a teacher, or work in a BNLHS office.  Duties will vary given the needs of the teacher.  Students who wish to enroll in the program should contact the teacher or office of their choice during the drop and add period of each term.  Students who have failed two or more classes the previous term will not be approved for the program, and students may not participate as a TA more than one period of the day. 

    556 PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS
    Grade 9
    One Trimester, 1 Credit

    In addition to exploring career options, the main goals of this class are to insure, for each student, success in the education process, improve social skills/relationships, work on reading and writing skills, and increase awareness that learning is a life-long process.  Preparing for College and Careers explores life and career opportunities and assists students in developing their career plans.  Students will learn the procedures, techniques, technology, and personal requirements to be successful in the different career clusters.  Class projects are required (individual and group).  Students may experience activities in these areas: Agriculture, Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Services Technology, Early Childhood Education, Building Trades Technology, Cosmetology, Drafting & CAD, Electronics Technology, Engineering, Family & Consumer Science, Graphic Imaging, Healthcare Occupations, Information Technology, Precision Machine Technology, and Welding Technology.  The exact experiences will be determined by availability.


    STAR PLUS
    Grades 9-12
    One Trimester, 1 Credit

    STAR PLUS is a credit recovery program that permits students the opportunity to recover a credit essential for graduation.  


    STUDY HALL
    Grades 9-12
    One Trimester, No Credit

    An elective Study Hall provides an opportunity for a student to have a scheduled period of the day for academic studies.  

     

    906 FRESHMAN SEMINAR
    Grade 9
    Two Trimesters, Two Credits
    Prerequisite: Middle school recommendation required

    Freshman Seminar  is a course designed to help students make the transition from middle to high school. In this course students are taught study skills, interpersonal skills such as getting to know their teachers, making new friends, time management, and techniques for dealing with stress and test anxiety. Time is spent helping students find their way about BNL and learning who to reach out to for help and how to do that. Organizational skills are emphasized. The structure of high school is explored, how credits work, what courses are required, diploma types and GPA.  This course fulfills the Preparing for College and Careers requirement.

     

     

    908 AVID 9 (Advancement via Individual Determination)

    Grade 9

    Two Trimesters, Two Credits

    May replace PCC requirement

    Requires an application and acceptance.  All interested students should request the course and complete the application.  Applications will be due no later than January 20th. Application decisions will be made by February 3rd.  

     

    The AVID 9 elective class prepares and supports students who have the desire to go to college. Students learn organizational, note-taking, and study skills; work on critical thinking, inquiry, and discussion skills; get academic help from peers and tutors; and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. The AVID 9 curriculum, based on rigorous standards, is driven by the WICOR method, which stands for writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. Ninth grade students interested in the BNL Early College program are strongly encouraged to take AVID during their 9th grade year. 

    This course fulfills the Preparing for College and Careers requirement.

     

    912 AVID 10 (Advancement via Individual Determination)

    Grade 10

    Two Trimesters, Two Credits

    Prerequisite: AVID Elective in 9th grade and/or Teacher recommendation

    The AVID 10 elective class is focused on equipping students with the tools to design their own futures. By providing students with a toolkit of transferable, instructional best strategies, ranging from academic skillsets to leadership development, students deepen their critical thinking and analytical skills, explore their interests and postsecondary options, and learn how to better advocate for themselves as learners. The AVID 10 elective teaches students how to study, read, write, and think like content experts, take focused notes, and manage their time effectively. Additionally, students participate in inquiry-based study groups, known as tutorials, while the other instructional time is spent on analytical writing, study-skills development, research, and college/career exploration.