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Excellence Begins at BLSYW |
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Our Curriculum |
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The BLSYW curriculum
is founded on the principles of student-centered learning,
collaboration and formative assessment.
BLSYW has an innovative and comprehensive academic program
that is engaging, fun and nurtures our students' intellectual
curiosity. Our relaxed, supportive learning environment
encourages students to take risks, be themselves and experience
academic excellence.
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We integrate the latest research
on girls' learning into every aspect of BLSYW. We enrich
the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum in breadth, depth
and delivery. The curriculum at BLSYW develops strong
minded independent thinking, offer strategies for problem
solving, and helps create skills in responsible decision
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6th Grade Courses for the 2010-2011 School Year:
Humanities (English/Social Studies)
Pre-Algebra /Algebra
Science
Language Explorations (Intro to Latin)
Physical Education/Health
BLSYW Advisory
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7th Grade Courses for the 2010-2011 School Year:
Algebra Readiness II
Humanities II
Science Concepts II
The Health and Wellness/ Physical Education Program
Electives: Creative Writing, Social Entrepreneurship, Intro to Drama, Music Appreciation
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BLSYW Extracurricular Activities/Clubs:
Debate Team, Dance, BLSYW Body Love Fitness Club, Girl
Scouts, GET (Girls Engaged in Technology) BLSYW Steppers,
and the BLSYW Book Club |
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Core Values |
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Core Values from the Young Women's Leadership Network. |
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As a single-gender school, BLSYW will
provide its students with an education free from the gender
stereotypes of society. The school will create an environment
where differences in learning styles are valued, not ignored.
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As a small school, BLSYW will provide
individual attention to students. The school will serve
no more than 560 students in grades 6-12. Class size will
range from 18-20 students, enabling teachers to develop
relationships with students and meet their academic and
developmental needs. |
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Through a private/public partnership
with the Foundation for BLSYW, the school will provide
leadership and enrichment opportunities to its students
and teachers. |
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BLSYW will have high expectations for
all students. Every student who attends BLSYW will be
expected to achieve proficiency across the curriculum
areas in middle school. In high school, students are expected
to complete a college preparatory curriculum with four
years of math and science. Ultimately, the goal is for
every student to graduate on time and to attend college. |
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Key to the success of BLSYW is college preparation.
College preparation begins in the sixth grade with visits
to college campuses and culminates with school selection
and financial aid negotiation in senior year. BLSYW will
have a full-time college counselor to prepare students
and their families for college admission. |
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BLSYW will focus on results. BLSYW
will post attendance records and test scores well above
district averages. BLSYW is open to young women of all
academic abilities, and is committed to nurturing students
who have under preformed in the past. |
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