NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. SOPHOMORE NIGHT BREAK-OUT SESSION TOPICS: BE / SCUGP GPA’S TRANSCRIPT COURSE SELECTION Catherine Salley Guidance Counselor (11 th & 12 th last names L-Z)

BE vs. SCUGP GPA *6.0 weighted scale Levels weighted differently *AP = 6.5 *Honors = 5.5 A1 = 4.5 A2 = 3.5 BE GPA Sent to in-state and out-of-state colleges Highest GPA in current senior class is BE CONT’D weighted scale, does not round up! Levels weighted differently & each numeric grade weighted differently within the academic level AP/DC = Honors = CP = SCUGP GPA Sent to in-state colleges only (along with BE GPA) Used to determine SC Lottery Scholarships (3.0 minimum) See handout SCUGP CONT’D

BE GPA scale  Weighted 6.0 scale  Reported to both in- state and out-of-state colleges  Helps show the rigor of our academic program  BE cumulative GPA is calculated using the final year average (not semester)  No BE rank, but there is a SCUGP rank that is reported to in-state colleges on the transcript

SCUGP GPA facts  AP courses are assigned the SCUGP AP GPA ( )  A1 & A2 level courses are assigned the SCUGP college prep GPA ( )  ALL Theology courses are assigned the SCUGP college prep GPA  Honors courses in core classes (English, social studies, science, & math) are assigned the SCUGP Honors GPA ( )  Honors courses in non-core classes are assigned the SCUGP college prep GPA  EXCEPTION: The first 2 years of Honors world language = college prep GPA. Third & fourth years of Honors world language = Honors SCUGP GPA

Course Selection Process  Begins Feb. 10 th  Each class will attend an assembly in the PAC for further information  Course selection sheets are specific for each class (Class of 2017, Class of 2018, etc.)  Choose courses carefully!  10 students or less means you will not be able to drop or switch to another section  Colleges look for rigor in your courses  Be realistic - balance of academics and sports/extra-curricular activities  Teacher placement  Teacher signatures required for non-bolded options / bolded options do not require a signature.  New classes next year: *BUS3185 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AI, *ENG3185 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING AI, *FAM1385 MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES H, SCI451/SCI452 CHEMISTRY II AP/CHEMISTRY II AP LAB  SAT Prep will not be offered again next year due to the SAT redesign – Khan Academy best resource for free test prep!

Course Selection Sheet - Class of 2018

Graduation Requirements Theology…………………………………… English….……………………………………….4 Math…………………………………………… …4 Science………………………………………….3 World Language (same)…… …….2 US History……………………………………..1 US Gov’t……………………………………..1/2 Economics…………………………………1/2 W. History…………………………………….1 Computer Technology………………...…1 PE……………………………………………… ….1 Fine Arts………………………………………..1 Additional Elective………………………...1 Total Credits Required…………………24

Course Selection Process  Class of Rising Juniors (current sophomores)  Choice of science very important - decide carefully!  3 science credits required to graduate  Science options include: A1 Bio 2 or AP Bio ~ AP Chemistry ~ AP, A1, A2 Env. Science ~ H, A1, A2 Physics  Do not have to take Physics – good fit for students who are strong in math, enjoy science, and does well in it. Good for pre-med, nursing, etc.  AP teachers have to sign you into their courses (not your former teacher like others)  AP courses have outside work to do over the summer (except AP Gov’t) & AP Sciences have extended class time every 7 weeks until 3:30 (Env. Science, AP Bio). AP Chemistry is a double-period class (90 minutes)  Go to your former World History teacher for your US History signature (level)  Study Hall(s) popular for Juniors due to heavy course load and/or sports

Is your/your child’s MMS portal set up?  Student’s will need their student portal (not parent portal) set up to be able to register for the courses he/she will take next year.  Student’s will go to the computer lab the week of March 14 th to enter their courses!  What to do if your or your child’s MMS portal are not already set up:  Go to the BE website  Click on “Current Families”  Click on Gradebook Portal  Select either student or parent portal  Student username is always their student ID #  Temporary passwords were given out at the beginning of the year to students  If you/your child does not know your password then you will need to for help setting it up and choosing a new

GOOD LUCK WITH THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR! Questions?