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BSSHS Enrollment 2019-2020 Class of 2020

Requirements for Graduation 17 credits are required to be classified as a senior. Fill in required classes on the enrollment form first. Personal Finance may be taken in summer school. Applications for summer school should be available in March.

College Prep Requirements 4 Year Public Colleges 4 Year University Communication Arts 4 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Math (Alg. I & Up) 3 Credits Science 3 Credits Foreign Language 2 Credits (Not Required) Fine Art 1 Credit Communication Arts 4 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits Math (Alg. 1 & Up) 4 Credits Science 3 Credits Foreign Language 2-3 Credits (Required) Fine Art 1 Credit

NCAA Division I & II or NAIA Student athletes need to establish eligibility for college athletics by meeting grade point and coursework requirements. Juniors should register now @ www.NCAA.org for NCAA or www.playNAIA.org for NAIA to sign up. Check with coaches or the Activities Office for additional information. 16 core classes—D1~2.3—D2~2.0

What Vocational Programs are Available for Seniors? Work Release Advanced Marketing and Supervised Marketing Business Principles and Supervised Business Experience CTC Entrepreneurial Studies ** Health Sciences Emergency Medical Technician Any 2nd Year Program Summit Technology Academy Nail Technology ** Aviation ** Hospitality & Tourism Mgt. ** Introduction to Teaching** Pharm Tech & Community Health Worker** ** Transportation NOT Provided Vocational offerings are subject to student requests

Options for College Credit Options for College Credit **Teacher Recommendations are required for these classes Dual Credit High School and College Credit Reduced Fee (Approximately $280 for UMKC/3 hrs & $153 for MCC/3 hrs-Others Listed in the Coursebook) Credit Earned w/ a C or Better in the Class Eligibility Requirements - Core Classes 3.0 GPA/21ACT Vocational Classes 2.5 GPA AP Coursework Most Rigorous Coursework Pay Only for the AP Test Typically Credit is Earned for Scores of 3 or Higher Test Given @ End of the Year to Determine Credit *Students should check with the college/university they plan to attend to determine what college credit will be accepted. This will vary from school to school for both dual credit and AP coursework.

8th Semester Release All graduation requirements must be completed by the end of the first semester of the senior year. Apply in the fall of the senior year, applications are due Nov. 1. Work Release students are NOT eligible for this program. A required meeting between parent, student, principal, and counselor must occur prior to approval. The principal grants final approval in early December. The intent MUST be marked on the enrollment form.

8th Semester Release Options Partial Day Release Student must work 15 hours per week OR take 1 (3 hour) college class. Release students must keep a minimum of 2 credit earning classes for the spring semester. Full Day Release Student must work 30 hours per week OR take 3 (8 hours) college classes. Release students are out an entire day second semester.

Fine Arts & Practical Arts Music Band Choir Orchestra Music Appreciation Music Theory Speech & Drama Intro to Theatre Forensics Theatre Study Advanced Theatre Study Art Design Fundamentals Art History All Art Classes Practical Arts Business & Technology Classes Marketing Accounting Computer Classes Family & Consumer Sciences Nutrition/Wellness Fashion Ap. I & II Child Development Family Relations Industrial/Technical Education Materials/Processing Classes Adv. Metals or Woods Manufacturing

Completion of the Personal Plan of Study/Enroll. Form FILL IN required courses first (refer to your completed worksheet) Make sure that you have 7 credits (7 yearlong classes or other classes to total 7 credits) unless you are taking AM CTC or Summit Technology or Work Release STAR * both year long and semester alternates (CHANGES WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE LATER IN THE SPRING) Do not enroll in study halls or aides or Leadership class Parent signature is required Fill in 5 Alternate Classes That Are Different!

**NO SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE REVIEW OF YOUR COURSES SELECTED** IN MARCH

Things to Consider…… Use the completed worksheet and Career Path plan to help you make decisions Use the on-line course book to make sure that you have met pre-requisites Use the on-line course book to make sure that you are meeting college admission requirements if you are college-bound Challenge yourself with AP courses or advanced courses Learn a skill…..take vocational courses

More to Consider… We are on Twitter Follow us @BSSCounselors

Final Notes…. Completed personal plans of study/course request forms are due to your US History teacher on: Monday, Feb. 4th

Curriculum Night 2019 Date: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 Time: 6:00PM Where: BSS Who: 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Students and Parents What: Great opportunity to learn about special considerations and options for enrollment for the following year!