Welcome! Scheduling Info for Freshman Year

Scheduling dates: Meet with all 8 th graders Feb. 17 th. 8 th grade teachers will give recommendations Follow Recommendations Computer Lab Feb. 24 th. Students enter course requests on line and save. No changes in courses after they are saved; if a change is needed must contact HS counselor Schedules will be handed out in May No changes made to the schedule after the first day of school (unless dropping a class for study hall in first 5 weeks)

Course Selection Form Freshman ( ) Class of 2020 * Red= Required English ____ _________________________ Math ____ _________________________ Science_____________________________ World Studies _________________________ Health ____ ___________ / ____________ Elective ___ _________ / ____ ___________ 7 period day and a 30 min. mentor

BHS Graduation Requirements 24 Credits

Graduating from BHS English 4 Math 4 Science 3 Soc. Studies 3 Health (.5), PE 1& 2 or 2 Waivers1 Fine Arts 1 Personal Finance.5 Electives 7.5 TOTAL 24

Special Awards “Diploma with Honors” 7 out of 8 * 4 years of English, Science, S.S., and Math * 3 years of the same foreign language or 2 years of 2 different foreign languages * 3.5 GPA * 27 or higher on ACT * 1 credit of Fine Arts

Minimum Core Curriculum for College Prep in Ohio English4 Math4 Science 3 Social St3 Foreign Lang.2 Visual & Performing Arts1 Financial Literacy.5

Four Year Plans 4 Year College Degree 2 Year College Degree Career and Technical GCCC (skilled trades) Which path best suits your child?

English English 9 College Prep English 9 Honors Placement Test Teacher Recommendation 8 th grade English grades *Summer Reading for all students*

English Electives Public Speaking * * semester class

Math Applied Alg. 1 Algebra 1 CP Geometry Scholarship Algebra 2 Scholarship Pre-Calculus

Math Electives  Intro to Java Programming * (basic programming techniques and logical program design using the Java programming languages) * semester class

Science Physical Science Biology: By placement only * Can take Principals of Biomedical Science freshmen year if also taking Biology

Social Studies World Studies (required) 9 th

Health and PE 1 Semester Health in 9 th grade..5 credits P.E. 1 and P.E. 2 (each.25 credits) Must dress for PE! Shorts, tee shirt P.E. Waiver option. No credit earned with the waiver No Summer P.E. offered at BHS

Electives Read Course Selection Guide On the High School’s web page Please consider alternate choices Think about your career choices when choosing electives Watch prerequisites!!

World Languages Spanish I, French I, Chinese I B in English Spanish II or French II C in Spanish I or French I

Art Electives Art 1 (Sem) Arts and Crafts (Sem)

Music Symphony Band Wind Ensemble Percussion Orchestra Concert Choir 1* & 2* AP Music Theory Music Appreciation* * semester class

Work & Family Studies Global Foods * Food Science * Culinary Fundamentals * Nutrition and Wellness * Personal Wellness * Child Development * Interior Design, Furnishings, and Management * * semester class

Computer Skills Computer Essentials * Business Foundations 8 Web Design I * & II * (Keyboarding skills?) * semester class

Pre-Engineering National Curriculum Transferable college credit Hands on engineering skills Stand alone or in a series

Foundation: Specialization : Capstone : and/or Civil Engineering and Architecture and/or Biomedical Sciences Introduction to Engineering Design Principles Of Engineering Digital Electronics Engineering Design and Development PLTW: High School Course Program Note: Course program requires college prep mathematics each year. Possible college credit

Study Hall? You can have a SH each semester and still have 24 credits. Will your son or daughter use it?

College Credit Plus Option 1: On-campus Option 2: Any University Meeting March 8 th at 7:00 p.m.

Eligibility: Sports, Clubs, Band GPA not under 2.0 Probation 1 quarter Must pass 5 one credit classes

State Testing Graduation Requirements Algebra 1 & Geometry (min. 4 pts) Biology American History & American Government (min. 6 pts SS/Sc) English 9 & English 10 (min. 4 pts.) Scoring is from: 1 to 5 With a combined minimum of 18 pts

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