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Universal 9th grade program composed of “houses” of 112-120 students and 4 core teachers. |
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A modified block schedule of seven courses in which students do not attend each class every day. (Currently, there is a six-period schedule; students follow same 6 period schedule of classes daily.) |
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Common collaboration time for teachers in the school day to align curriculum and instruction, conference about students, and share best practices. |
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Advisory class for 9th and 10th graders focused on college and career, social emotional learning, digital citizenry and designed to shape a common BHS culture of respect and empathy. |
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CPAs in grades 10-12 & Merger of AC/IB into one learning community with houses and some cored classes.
CPA= California Partnership Academies (these are the three “small schools” at BHS) |
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