Welcome Class of 2021

Agenda Attendance and Course Credit Graduation Requirements High School Schedules – Hybrid Program of Study Registration Questions

Course Credit and Attendance Earning Course Credit Must earn course credit to graduate One course equals 1 credit Minimum of 27 specific credits to graduate Importance of Attendance If you aren’t in class, you cannot pass 6 Unexused Absences equals no course credit

Graduation Requirements English 4 (one every year) Math 4 (one every year) Science 3 Social Science 4 Personal Finance 1 Wellness & PE 2 ACT Prep 1 (Junior Year) Foreign Language 2 Fine Art 1 Program of Study 3 – 6 General Electives 2

Hybrid Schedule Block and Year Long Classes Block classes last 1 semester English I and Algebra I are year long Student can choose Honors English and Honors Algebra Other Freshman Required Subjects World History Physical Science or AgScience Wellness 5 Electives

Sample Schedule English I World History Health Science Physical Science Wellness Algebra I Music History Computer Applications PE Geography

Programs of Study Every student must have a Program of Study 3 – 6 credits must be taken within the Program of Study Students may choose more than one Program of Study Program of Study courses are taken in addition to required courses in most cases

Programs of Study Math and Science Humanities (History & English) Fine Arts Liberal Arts (combination of Humanities and Fine Arts) Medical Pre-Professional (combination of Health Science and Upper Level Science) Dual Enrollment (courses in addition to those taken for graduation requirements)

Programs of Study Agriculture Construction Automotive Welding Health Science Business Tech Marketing

Example of Courses in Programs of Study Humanities Bible History Contemporary Issues Psychology Welding Intro to Welding Welding I Welding 2

Programs of Study (5 credits) No Foreign Language History Bible History Contemporary Issues Psychology Ancient History Geography Welding Intro to Welding Welding 1 Welding 2 Construction Core (related)

Programs of Study (6 credits) No Foreign Language or Fine Art Welding Intro to Welding Welding 1 Welding 2 Construction Core (related) Carpentry 1 (related)

Advice From BCHS Students Don’t Procrastinate Don’t Get Involved in Drama (not the class) Don’t Slack off; It Will Come Back to Bite You Don’t Tie Yourself Down to One Sport Get Involved and Stay Involved You’ll Find Yourself in High School – Discover Who You Are

Registration Students will register through Skyward If you do not know how to log into Skyward you will need to contact BCMS for that information If you do not have internet access you can contact BCMS and they will assist students registering online

Registration Certain Courses will be pre-loaded for each student: World History Wellness

Registration - Honors HONORS You do not have to take Honors English and Algebra – you can take either one. All students who register for Honors courses will be reviewed by 8th grade faculty and Mrs. Kristie Factors Considered Test Scores Grades Work Ethic

Registration - Honors How do honors courses effect class ranking? Class ranking is determined by your gpa Your gpa is determined by the final grade in each of your classes. GPA Scales A B C D Regular classes 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Honors classes 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 Dual Enrollment 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0

Registration Registration will be open March 1 – 15 You will not always get everything you choose Contact Mrs. Johnson at BCHS or Mrs. Merriman at BCMS if you have any questions about the registration process

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