Max Russell, High School Principal Amanda Harmon, Academic Counselor 5/21/2019 Welcome Max pray, each introduce self Max Russell, High School Principal Amanda Harmon, Academic Counselor

Graduation Requirements 5/21/2019 Graduation Requirements GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS College Preparatory Diploma Diploma with Honors Distinction Innovative Scholar Bible 0.5 – 4 0.5-4 English 4 4 or 5 Mathematics Lab Science 3 Social Science Foreign Language 2 Fine Arts Technology 1 1-2*** Physical Education 0.5 Health Innovations * 0.5* 0.5-3.5*** Electives 0 – 3 0 – 2 0 - 2 Minimum Total Credits 26 28 ----- Meeting Notes (2/2/15 10:09) ----- CP Diploma requirements - very rigorous, higher standard than SC grad standards - college entrance requirements Honors requirements - 4.25 GPA, 12 honors/AP courses; opportunity for students who want to excel academically to challege themselves; not for everyone Both are rigorous

COURSE SELECTION Course Sequence Guide Math Update Science Update New Courses for 17-18 Course Sequence Guide Pro Tips for Registration Choose 8 classes (can include study hall) Must include English, Bible, Math Consider remaining courses needed for graduation Maintain balance between home, school, activities AP/Honors Requirements

DUAL CREDIT AT CIU Available through CIU to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students Taught by Ben Lippen staff and CIU professors Must be pre-approved by Guidance Additional fee for classes - $450 for 3 hour class Requires application to CIU Associate of Arts degree Courses are listed on Course Selection Guide and indicated with DC

ERB PSAT/ Practice ACT ACT SAT TOEFL TESTING Test Timing Purpose Spring of 9th and 10th grade Assesses learning; provides data comparing BL to other independent schools PSAT/ Practice ACT October of each year Qualifying test for National Merit Scholar when taken during 11th grade ACT www.act.org Take baseline test May/June of 10th grade; before December of Junior year College Acceptance SAT www.collegeboard.org TOEFL www.ets.org At least once per semester Demonstrates English proficiency for college acceptance

SOPHOMORE YEAR Grades Course choices and rigor Explore outside interests (quality over quantity) Start visiting colleges of interest Determine high school courses/levels needed for desired major Attend college fairs and BLS college visits Take baseline ACT and SAT in May or June Take TOEFL (for International students each semester)

Junior Year JUNIOR YEAR Grades Course selection, rigor Determine high school courses needed for desired major Explore outside interests Meet college representatives visiting Ben Lippen Think about what is important to you in a college Visit colleges Testing – PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL Begin developing a resume that includes achievements, service and experiences

CLUBS & EXTRACURRICULAR Mock Trial Team Model United Nations Team Math Team Science Team Robotics Team Drama Book Clubs Bowling National Honor Society

UPCOMING EVENTS College Funding Coach – April 10th, 6:30-8:30 Shortess Chapel SAT/ACT Bootcamp – July 29-August 6 Honors/AP Writing Sample Dates: weeks of March 18 & 25 The Princeton Review 30% discount www.princetonreview.com/benlippenschool

Rising Seniors: March 3-10 Rising Juniors: March 13-18 5/21/2019 ONLINE REGISTRATION Rising Seniors: March 3-10 Rising Juniors: March 13-18 Rising Sophomores: March 19-23 Rising Freshmen: March 24-31 Once online registration opens for your class, you may continue to make changes through March 31. Individual registration appointments are available with Mrs. Harmon https://calendly.com/amanda-harmon.