BELLFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Handbook 2011 - 2012

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATIONCSF is a statewide honor society founded in 1921. It exists to foster a high standard of scholarship, serviceand citizenship. To qualify for membership each semester, a student must receive 10 points based on aformula which weighs academic and non-academic classes differently. When a student qualifies, he/shebecomes a member by paying dues, attending a minimum number of meetings and completing the requiredvolunteer project which each chapter establishes.Membership during any four of a student's last six semesters in high school entitles him/her to:• Life Membership designation on his/her diploma and school transcripts• The right to apply for scholarships reserved for Life Members (over 50 colleges and universitiesoffer such scholarships)• Special recognition at graduationMost colleges and universities recognize CSF membership as an advantage. When considering anapplication, most colleges and universities look favorably upon CSF membership. For more information,contact your counselor or the CSF Advisor at Bellflower.BELLFLOWER HIGH TECH MANUFACTURING ANDTELECOMMUNICATIONS ACADEMYBellflower High School's academy follows the California Partnership Academy model, and it servesstudents in grades ten through twelve. It is structured as a school-within-a-school and creates a close,family-like atmosphere, integrating academic and career technical education. Emphasis is also placed onstudent achievement and positive post-secondary planning. One of the main intents of the program is toprompt students to consider future career possibilities and focus on career interests in tandem with theiracademics. It is our hope to increase your student’s academic motivation and preparedness by providingcontext for what your student is learning in this/her core academic subjects. Additionally, all of the coursesoffered as part of our academy program also meet the California state content learning standards for allsubjects.Our academy program is comprised of a team of teachers who work together to plan and implement theprogram. As a result of the teacher collaboration, students also have opportunities to participate inmotivational activities to further encourage academic, occupational and post-secondary preparation.Students are exposed to integrated and project-based curriculum, mentor programs, classroom speakers,field trips, and exploration of post-secondary and career options.57