Burke Freshman Academy

  • Burke High School Freshman Academy LogoStarting High School can be hard...
    Don't worry.
    Burke's got you covered with our
    ​FRESHMAN ACADEMY!

    Common core teachers will work with their students for added support and explore their future careers.  The team of teachers will work collaboratively to meet your student at their level.  Students will be given opportunities to explore careers helping them make future course decisions that meet their college and career goals.

    ​Each of our 9th graders will be teamed up with teachers who are working together for their success.  They will learn how to navigate the difficult transition to high school and have plenty of opportunities to get involved at Burke.  We are VERY excited for this new program to help all of our freshmen reach their potential!

    How does the Freshman Academy work?

    The Freshman Academy teams teachers and students to facilitate the transition into high school and assist with future planning.

    Required Academy Class:

    • Freshman Seminar

    Required Core Classes:

    • English 1-2 or Honors
    • US History 1-2, Honors or AP US History
    • Physical Science 1-2 or Honors, Biology 1-2 or Honors
    • Math

    Suggested Elective Classes:

    • African American History
    • AP Computer Science Principles
    • Art
    • Astronomy
    • Band
    • Chinese
    • Choir
    • Debate/H
    • Digital Design/H
    • Drama
    • Foundations of Computing
    • French
    • Graphic Design
    • Industrial Technology
    • Info Tech Fundamentals/H
    • Intro to Child Development
    • Intro to Digital Media/H
    • Intro to Sports Analytics
    • IT Team Management
    • Journalism
    • JROTC
    • Orchestra
    • Physical Education
    • Pottery
    • Principles of BMIT/H
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Spanish
    • Sports Nutrition
    • Stagecraft
    • Textile Construction & Design

    Experiences Beyond the Classroom:

    • Field Experiences with Industry Partners
    • Guest Instructors
    • Career Fairs
    • Leadership Development

    Honors and Advanced Placement Opportunities:

    • H English 1-2
    • H US History 1-2
    • AP US History 1-2
    • H Algebra 1-2
    • H Geometry 1-2
    • H Algebra 3-4
    • H Pre-Cal Trig
    • H Physical Science 1-2
    • H Biology 1-2
    • H JROTC 1-2
    • H Info Tech
    • H Spanish 5-6
    • H Spanish Speakers 3-4
    • H Chinese 5-6
    • H French 5-6
    • H Yearbook 1-2
    • H Debate 1-2
    • H Journalism 1-2
    • H Newspaper 1-2
    • H Intro to Digital Media
    • H Digital Design
    • H Principles of Business
    • Marketing & Management
    • H Orchestra
    • H Concert Band
    • H Swing Choir
    • H Treble Ensemble
    • H Jazz Band