Class of 2018 Parent Meeting Welcome Class of 2018 Parent Meeting

Introductions John Bonello – College Advisor Jennifer Brown – Counselor Lynette Copus – Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Flaminio – Co-op Coor and Early College Advisor Todd Gorsuch – Principal Jason Long - Counselor Don Johnson – Midland County CTE Coordinator Dennis Tomko – Assistant Principal

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2018 English – 4 Credits – English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12 Math – 4 Credits – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Math/Math Related Class Senior Year Science – 3 Credits – Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Social Studies – 3 Credits – World History, US History, Government, and Economics Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts – 1 Credit World Language – 2 Credits Health - .5 Credit Physical Education - .5 Credit On-Line Experience – Integrated **21 CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE**

Important Dates Planning Guide Checklist Senior Newsletter – Sent home early September SAT/ACT Registration Deadlines Ordering Cap & Gowns, Announcements, etc.

Planning for Your Future Senior Year: 2 Core Classes -- English 12 and Senior Math Have you taken PE, Health, and a credit of Visual, Performing and Applied Arts? Have you completed your World Language requirement? Are all of your 9th, 10th, and 11th grade core class requirements met? Many opportunities for BC elective courses that match your career interest Job shadowing opportunities

BC Class Opportunities Advanced Sciences and Math –Physiology and Advanced Biology (AP), Trig/Pre Calc, Senior Math, Calculus (AP) Fine Arts – General, Intermediate, Advanced, and Studio Art, Band Industrial Technology-Wood Tech, Metal Tech, Construction Tech, Intro to Engineering (Level 1 and 2), Woodworking Business – Accounting, Computer Basics and Applications Family and Consumer Science-Educational Careers, Child Development, and Foods I and II World Language – Spanish I-IV PE/Health – PE 2 , Low-Impact PE English Elective - Journalism Social Study Electives –Sociology and Psychology

Personal Curriculum Opportunity provided by the State of Michigan to alter the Michigan Merit Curriculum and Bullock Creek graduation requirements Individual for each student Requested by Parent Questions? See Counseling

Valedictorian, Salutatorian & Honors 1 Valedictorian and 1 Salutatorian per graduating class In the event that there are ties based on GPA (formula of GPA combined with state approved assessment-SAT) will be used Formula determines Graduation Speakers and TV-5 Best and Brightest Top 10% Honors

Michigan Merit Exam State Assessment April 11, 12, and 13 3 Components: SAT; ACT WorkKeys; and M-Step Requirement for graduation Study materials available in Lancer Lounge or visit www.collegeboard.org, www.act.org/workkeys/practice, and www.khanacademy.org

College Advisor College Application Month Financial Aid Decision Day Individual Meetings with Students/Parents

Transcripts Parchment Transcript Service Requesting transcripts electronically Students create their own account at: www.parchment.com Currently a free service (for most transcripts)

Financial Aid FAFSA forms available October 1, 2017 Financing Your Education at BCHS – Early November Other Locations in Midland County www.fafsa.gov vs. www.fafsa.com College Goal at Delta College and University Assistance

Scholarships Many, many scholarship opportunities Posted throughout the Building, Announcements, BC Website Deadlines – Apply Early and Often Scholarship Scams

Athletic Eligibility NCAA and NAIA Students must apply to NCAA or NAIA Clearinghouse to determine if they are academically eligible to participate in college sports Recommendation to apply online during spring of junior year www.eligibilitycenter.org or www.playnaia.org/eligibility-center

Off-Campus Opportunities Minimum 2.0 GPA or test scores…depends on program Criteria for dual enrollment Excellent attendance No disciplinary issues Provide own transportation Permission Slip and Contract

Midland County CTE Programs Don Johnson, Midland County ESA Classes offered at Midland Public Schools, Coleman High School, Meridian High School and Delta Based on availability and meeting scheduling needs

Job Shadowing Opportunities Complete the application Students research their career using Career Cruising Job Shadowing placements are arranged by Midland County ESA This is a school-related program – school-related absence Coordinator – Kristen Sanborn, ksanborn@midlandesa.org

Off-Campus Programs CTE (see application for course options) Dual Enrollment Online Classes (not truly off-campus) Work-Based Learning/Co-op REQUIREMENTS: Application and Permission Slip Minimum 2.0 GPA and good attendance Prerequisites may be needed Criteria for dual enrollment GRADING: With the exception of Co-op, off campus programs earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA

CTE at BCHS Construction Trades Educational Careers Woodworking

Dual Enrollment Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school Criteria for eligibility…uses PSAT, ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer Scores along with grades and attendance Classes offered at Delta, SVSU, CMU, Northwood, Davenport, and Mid-Michigan Community College, and beyond Tuition covered up to $632/class – (2016-17 amount); transportation responsibility of student Dual enrollment classes earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA, unless otherwise declared Prior to the start of each semester, students are responsible for declaring if they do not wish to have the dual enrollment class(es) on their transcripts. A form is available in Counseling.

Online Opportunities Dependent upon availability to fit into a student’s schedule May require out of school time to meet course requirements Application required and due by 2/10

Employment Cover Letters Resumes Applications Interviewing Skills Ready, Set, Get Hired

Work Permits 14, 15, 16, 17 year olds need one Available in the Career Center Summer vacation – see Main Office

Work Based Learning (Co-op Program) Senior Program Must have a specific number of credits (17) entering senior year with at least a 2.0 GPA Create a Portfolio – Cover Letter, Resume, Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, Certificates, Awards Complete an application Packet of information/handbook available This is a pass/fail program. Credit (CR) is received towards graduation if successfully completed. Students WILL NOT receive a letter grade, which may affect their class standing

Next Steps February 6 – Met with Class of 2018 students Watch for Gold Schedule Request Sheet that needs to be signed by parent/guardian February 10 – Signed Request Sheets due to Counseling Center February 10 – All Off-Campus Applications and Permission Slips Due February 21 – Students input schedule into computer

QUESTIONS? Jennifer Brown – 631.2418 ext. 1507 brownj@bcreek.org Mary Ann Flaminio – 631.2418 ext. 1534 flaminiom@bcreek.org Jason Long – 631.2418 ext. 1533 longj@bcreek.org Don Johnson – 631.5202 djohnson@midlandesa.org