Scheduling for 2011-2012
Scheduling Timeline Feb 3 – Feb 16: Classroom Scheduling February 15: AP Fair February 17: Elective Fair Feb 22 & 23: BWHS Scheduling Days March 1 – April 15: Counselor/student conferences
Diplomas & Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements are different for next year’s freshmen!
Diplomas & Graduation Requirements Technical Diplomas will start with next year’s freshmen. The Economics and Personal Finance requirements will start with next year’s freshmen
Standard Diploma Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits English 4 2 Social Studies 3 1 Mathematics Science Foreign Language Health/Physical Education Fine Art or CTE Elective Electives 6 Student Selected Verified Credit Total 22
Advanced Studies Diploma Academic Areas Credits SOL Verified Credits English 4 2 Social Studies Mathematics Science Foreign Language 3 or 4 Health/Physical Education Fine Art or CTE Elective 1 Electives 1 or 2 Student Selected Verified Credit Total 24 9
SOL Courses Reading (Eng. 11) Earth Science Writing (Eng. 11) Biology Chemistry Algebra 1 World History 1 Geometry World History 2 Algebra 2 US History
Course Levels Honors and Pre-Advanced Placement Course content is rapidly paced with additional depth. Lessons are often designed to be complex, abstract and open-ended.
Course Levels Academic Course content and expected student performance require additional reading and writing at a rigorous level. Academic is a “college-bound” level.
Course Levels General Course content and student performance are commensurate with the student’s grade level.
Changes for 2011-2012 Drama classes are now called Theater Arts New classes Technical Theater Non-CoOp Marketing class Combined US and Comparative AP Government
Department Fair in Library Department chairs and teachers are available to answer your questions about specific courses This is a great opportunity to ask questions about work load, subject matter, expectations, etc.