Welcome Class of 2016 to Bastrop High School Home of the Bears

Guidance Department Mr. Matthews sees A-M Mrs. Bennight sees N-Z Located by office in “A” hallway Mrs. Zamora A – Gon gzamora@bisdtx.org Ms. Field Goo – Pam lfield@bisdtx.org Mr. Orris Pan – Z rorris@bisdtx.org Mr. Matthews sees A-M Mrs. Bennight sees N-Z room 204 Jeri Jensen– Secretary Ms. Cottle – Secretary 8:00 a.m. – 4:30p.m. www.facebook.com/bhscounselors

Grade Classifications 9th grade = less than 7 credits 10th grade = 7 credits 11th grade = 13 credits 12th grade = 19 credits Total of 26 credits to graduate

Graduation Requirements 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Languages 1 Fine Arts 1 Physical Education ½ Communication App. ½ Health 5 Electives TOTAL - 26 Meet STAAR exam requirements

Course Selection Guide It will NOT be printed Find it online at BHS Homepage>Resources Computer lab scheduling is Thursday, Jan 31-Feb 1 during W. Geography classes Career Cruising open for student changes until March 8

Core Classes Geometry English II PAP English II World History PAP Geometry PAP Algebra II World History AP World History Chemistry PAP Chemistry

Foreign Language American Sign Language I-II French I-II Spanish I,II, IIIPAP

General Electives Communications (requirement 10th) Health (requirement 10th) ESOL II Sports Medicine I Journalism Newspaper I Creative Writing

PE (Personal Fitness/Team Sports) Physical Education PE (Personal Fitness/Team Sports) Athletics Band, Fall Semester Cheerleading ROTC (Naval Science) DANCE Drill Team

Fine Arts AP Music Theory Art I (or Art II drawing, ceramics, photo) Theater Arts I, II Theater Production I,II Technical Theater I,II Dance I,II Folklorico I,II Ballroom Dance I,II Choir I,II Band or Jazz Band I,II Piano I,II AP Music Theory

Career & Technology Electives Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technology Livestock Production Small Animal Management Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management Equine Science Principles and Elements of Floral Design (also a fine arts credit)

Career & Technology Electives Arts, Audio Visual, & Communications Principles of Audio Video Production Audio Video Production Digital Video and Audio Design

Career & Technology Electives Business, Management, & Administration Business Information Management I-II (BIM) Business Management Entrepreneurship

Career & Technology Electives Health Science Principles of Health Science Health Science (can be a health credit) Anatomy and Physiology (can also be a 4th science credit)

Career & Technology Electives Hospitality and Tourism Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Restaurant Management

Career & Technology Electives Information Technology Computer Maintenance Web Technologies Computer Programming Digital and Interactive Multimedia Digital Design and Media Production Web Design Computer Science

Career & Technology Electives Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Introduction to Automotive and Engine Technology Automotive Technology

Career Cruising Create Portfolio Resume Interest Inventory Career Investigation Four-year Plans 2012-2013 Course Selection https://www.careercruising.com/home/DirectoryURL.aspx/BAS http://schools.bisdtx.org/default.aspx?name=bhs.counselors