BHS Course Selection Information Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Lori Introduce presenters Mr. Hallman, Mrs. McCann, Mrs. Wiggins, Ms. Crico & Admin.

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2019/2020 Graduation Requirements Subject Graduation Requirement for Class of 2019 English Language Arts (ELA) 4 Math 3 Science 3 (2 labs) Social Studies Career and Technical Education (CTE) 1 Health 0.5 Physical Education 1.5 Arts (or 1 Personal Pathways Requirement) 2 (1 can be PPR) World Language or PPR 2 (both can be PPR) General Electives High School & Beyond Plan (Advisory) Pass SBA ELA, Math & Science test Total Credits 24 Kim Go through requirements Explanation of PPR is on next slide

Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR) PPR’s allow flexibility for students PPR’s may be any course that aligns with the student’s career path High School and Beyond Plan should reflect PPR’s To use PPR option students will complete a PPR request form Freshman are encouraged to fill schedule with required courses PPR’s are best used during junior and senior year Kim PPR allows some flexibility in course selection so students may select courses in their career path PPR can be any course a student chooses that fits within their career path Freshman are encouraged to fill schedule with their required courses

WA 4-Year College Minimum Entrance Requirements College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR) Credits English 4 Mathematics 3 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Adv Algebra) Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course 1 Science 2 lab (one credit Algebra based: Chemistry or Physics) Social Studies 3 Arts World Language 2 2.0 Minimum GPA ACT or SAT Score Kim If you plan on taking a WL (required for a 4 year college) start your sophomore year.

Advanced Placement (AP) Opportunity to take college level classes in high school (starting in 10th grade). AP Courses: World History, Psychology, US History, US Government & Politics, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Calculus, Computer Principles AP students will take an AP test in May Interested students must read and sign the AP contract by March1st or will be taken out of the course. Scores of 3, 4, or 5 may earn college credit AP is a predictor of completion of a 4-year college degree Don’t take too many AP classes! Malissa

Pierce County Skills Center (Junior/Senior Year) Aerospace Composites Aerospace Machining/Fabrication Automotive Technology Construction Trades Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts DigiPen Video Game Development Fire Science & Emergency Services Medical Careers PC Networking & Hardware Repair Pre-Pharmacy Technology Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Pre-Veterinary Technology Welding Malissa In order the attend PCSC students must have completed certain classes so that students can graduate on time. ***To attend the PCSC you must be on track for graduation

Pierce County Skills Center Technical programs to earn college and high school credit. Attend BHS 3 class periods and attend PCSC 3 class periods. BHS Course Selection Forms – check the PCSC line and choose BHS courses for next year. PCSC applications are on the skills center webpage. Will be accepted beginning March 1. Malissa Application

Two for One Requirements CTE courses may count for other requirements in addition to the CTE requirement. (But sill only count for .5-1.0 ct) EXAMPLES: Course Requirement 1 Requirement 2 JROTC CTE Physical Fitness Nutrition and Fitness Physical Fitness or Health Principles of Bio-Med Lab Science or Health Intro To Eng. Design Fine Art Malissa Explain how some CTE courses may be counted as a CTE requirement as well as a second requirement as outlined in the course catalog. Course may only count for two requirements. One of the requirements must be CTE. Some courses may also be counted as college credit for students who qualify. Check with the teacher. Dual Credit Earn college credit by taking CTE courses at BHS (9th – 12th grades). Free college credit!

Course Description Book Things to look at: Grade Level Pre-requisites Credit Area Courses are for entire school district. Use your BHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of your Course Selection Paper) for courses available to BHS students. Career Cruising Course Hand Book only has BHS courses offered. Tori A PDF of the course description cataloged are on BHS web site.

English Language Arts 10 (ENG 201/202) Grade Level: 10 Credit: English Language Arts 1.0 NCAA approved This year-long course emphasizes further development of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and use of language. Students will examine a variety of significant literary and informational texts and authors, and reading instruction will allow students to comprehend and analyze more complex texts independently and proficiently. Students will strengthen their ability to write clear claims, use valid reasoning and sufficient evidence in their writing, as well as write explanatory texts to examine complex ideas and concepts. Both collaboratively and individually, students will apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts and to make effective choice for meaning and style. Students work toward meeting standard on the Common Core 9- 10 grade specific standards. Completion of this course is required for graduation. Advanced Placement Biology (SCI 461/462) Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: Lab Science or Elective 1.0 NCAA Approved Prerequisite: Biology with a grade of “C” or teacher recommendation. This course is a rigorous, college level course and requires higher levels of thinking and workload. Completion of the Advanced Placement Exam is required. This is a one-year college prep and biology course. Study includes genetics, DNA, human anatomy and physiology, bacteriology, energetics, botany and ecology. Self-directed study will be required. Completion of the Advanced Placement Exam is required. Tori Examples of what a course descriptions looks like.

New Course Ancient Humanities Modern Humanities Credit: Social Studies/ Elective .5 Study from Cave Paintings to Cathedrals Modern Humanities Study from Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence Tori

10th Grade Courses 10th Grade 1st Semester 2nd Semester English Language Arts (ELA) Math Biology World Studies Elective Tori This is the recommended course of study for 10th grade students.

11th Grade Courses 11th Grade 1st Semester 2nd Semester English Language Arts (ELA) or AP English Language & Composition English Language Arts (ELA) ) or AP English Language & Composition Math Science (recommended) US History or AP US History Elective Tori This is the recommended course of study for 11th grade students.

Advisory (All students will take advisory for a pass/fail .125 credits per semester.) Students will begin a college and/or career training plan, in order to explore post-graduation educational options. Over the course of a students High School career, all students utilize Career Cruising to develop their High School and Beyond Plan which is required for graduation. Career Cruising engages student in self exploration to help them reach their full potential in school, career and life. Tori

Filling Out the Form Write in your course choices on the first page. Make sure to choose alternate courses. Refer to Page 2 for Courses offered YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ON YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!! Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms. Lori Show students the alternate section at the bottom of the form. Students should choose 4 alternate classes if their first choices are not available or do not fit into their schedule. Some students may be placed into a math lab and out of an elective if they do not do well on their math tests or in their math class this school year. Students wishing to enroll in Biology or if they do not want to take Digitools, must complete the Plan of Study (last page of the packet).

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Course Description Lori When looking for the class descriptions look for the book icon.

Sports BHS Athletics Mr. Johnson Fall Winter Spring Cross Country (Boys & Girls) Basketball (Boys & Girls) Tennis (Girls) Track (Boys & Girls) Wrestling (Boys & Girls) Football Golf (Boys & Girls) Baseball Bowling (Girls) Tennis (Boys) Fastpitch Lacrosse (Girls) Soccer (Boys) Soccer (Girls) Swimming (Girls) Volleyball Cheer (year long) Jason

How to get started Physicals MUST be turned in prior to participating in tryouts and practices. Fall sports start prior to the first day of school. All registrations MUST be completed prior to participating in practice. All fees MUST be paid prior to the first competition. Must sign up on line through PARENT Family Access. Jason

Final Words & Questions Registration sheets due: February 22nd to your ELA teacher YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ON YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!! Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms. Email your BHS counselor with questions: A-C Mrs. Wiggins- mwiggins@bethelsd.org D-I Mrs. McCann- kmccann@bethelsd.org J-O Mr. Hallman- mhallman@bethelsd.org P-S Mrs. Wolff- lwolff@behelsd.org T-Z Ms. Circo- tcirco@bethelsd.org Mark