10th Grade
Presentations
10th Grade Parent Night 2025
10th Grade Program Permission Forms 2025-2026
Program Information for ECHS 10th Grade 2025-2026
ECHS Contact Information
Adrienne Snow, ECHS Program Coordinator asnow@bscsd.org; Phone #: (518) 629-4981
Christina Carlson, ECHS School Counselor ccarlson@bscsd.org
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NYSERDA's Saratoga Technology + Energy Park® (STEP®) 345 Hermes Road |
Ballston Spa High School |
Key Dates
December 19th- Last Day of HVCC College Class
January 20th- First Day of HVCC Spring College Class
High School Course (Online and Field trips) – Full Year
P-TECH College & Workplace Readiness, 1.0 HS Credit, P-TECH Civics .5 HS Credit
Teacher Advisors
· Darrel Ackroyd, dackroyd@bscsd.org
· Jenna Singer, jsinger@bscsd.org
· Luke Snow, lsnow@bscsd.org
If students need assistance at any time with their high school class they should email their advisor.
This course uses the online platform Canvas for assignments and activities. Links below can also be accessed via the Clean Tech website. https://cleantechechs.bscsd.org/
CANVAS https://bscsd.instructure.com
They have the same log on for their BSCSD Google Drive and Canvas. This is a single sign on - if students are in Google they will automatically be logged into Canvas.
Assignment grades can be accessed through the Canvas account.
Interims will be mailed to you and quarter grades will be sent to home schools for student report cards.
Home School Visits by High School Program Staff
Students need a chromebook/computer that will connect to their district’s wifi and allow them access to Canvas and BrightSpace
· Week of 9/29; 10/27; 12/8
Field Trips to TEC-SMART (weather permitting) If Ballston Spa CSD has a 2 hour delay or is closed, the visit will be rescheduled. 10th Grade Visit Dates (7:50 AM-10:50 AM) – September 12th, October 16th, November 5th (Expo), December 16th, January 7th, February 12th, March 9th, April 14th, May 21st (Expo)
What to Bring to Visits:
- Charged Chrome Book
- Snack
- Students should bring a lunch with them if they are missing lunch at their home school.
Please check with your home school regarding transportation to the visits.
*Student Project Exhibitions at TEC-SMART 11/5 and 5/21- Open to families, school administrators, and business partners.
HVCC Courses-Distance Learning (Online)
- College Forum- Fall 1.0 HVCC college credit
- Sociology –Spring 3.0 HVCC college credits
This course is taught by HVCC faculty.
- Each professor will provide a syllabus with assignments and due dates.
- Many professors do not accept late work.
- Students will be provided with contact information on how to obtain assistance from their professor.
HVCC courses use D2L BrightSpace (learning management system) for online classes. https://mylearning.hvcc.edu/
Students should have their HVCC username and password. This will be used for connection to wifi on visits, as well as for HVCC college coursework during the sophomore through senior years. Please note: ECHS staff are unable to access them if lost or forgotten. Students should answer the security questions on WIReD in order to reset their password without having to go in person to the main campus.
HVCC WIRED https://www.hvcc.edu/students.html
College midterm and final grades can be accessed through the HVCC WIRED account.
Final grades will be at the end of each semester to home schools from HVCC.
ECHS Staff do not have access to grades, other than during the reporting times of midterm and final grades.
Students can access their progress in college course work by logging in to D2L BrightSpace and going to the grades tab.
Resources & Support
- Canvas College Support page & Shared Google Folder to assist with assignments/information
- HVCC Library- We recommend a trip on a Saturday if you need help with a major paper or presentation.
- ECHS Staff- Email your advisor or Mrs. Snow for questions about the college coursework, time management, etc. We will also conduct visits to home schools to assist you.