To learn about graduation requirements and course of study options. To explain the schedule and options for high school students To learn about level/rigor guidelines. To provide relevant departmental information demonstrating all of the current course options available to students.

Students must score a level 3 or 4 (out of 4) on the five specified EOC’s listed below in order to receive credit for the class and to earn a CMS diploma: 1.English 9 2.Algebra 1 3.Biology 4.Civics & Economics (C&E) 5.US History

New CMS/NC Course of Study Graduation Requirements in effect; All freshman entering high school in the fall of 2009 and thereafter will participate in the required Core Course of Study, entitled the Future Ready Core Plus.

24 Core Graduation Requirements: 4 credits English *4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 1 Additional credit in either Science or Social Studies 1 credit Health and PE 9 4 Concentration Electives *4 Electives-Four courses in one subject area or a cross-disciplinary area, focused on student interest and post secondary goals, providing an opportunity for the student to participate in a rigorous, in-depth and linked study NC Graduation Project (formerly the Senior Exit Project). * To meet minimum admission requirements for the UNC University System, a student must complete a specific math sequence, and have a minimum of 2 years in the same foreign language.

Concentration Electives: 4 credits in one subject area or a cross-disciplinary area, focused on student interests and post-secondary goals; providing an opportunity for the student to participate in a rigorous, in-depth and linked study. The Concentration may include but is not limited to courses in: Career & Technical Ed (CTE) Arts Education JROTC Advanced Placement (AP) Community College Experience via CPCC Learn & Earn Early College (school)

Occupational English I, II, III, IV-4 credits Occupational Math-OCS Intro Math, OCS Algebra I, OCS Financial Management-3 credits Occupational Science I, II-OCS Applied Science, OCS Biology-2-credits Occupational Social Studies I, II-3 credits Health/PE-1 credit Career Technical Education-4 credits Occupational Preps 4/Prep Labs 4 Totals 24 credits

Additional Notes Career Portfolio Required-(NC Graduation is NOT required) No Gateway Requirements Completion of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) School Based Hours-300; Community Service Hours-240; Paid Employment Hours-360

Vertical Team Meeting-February Middle School Open Houses-transitioning from middle to high school-March Delivery of Middle School Registration Cards and High School Planning Guides-1 st week in March Middle School Counselors will begin visiting classes and discussing the registration process/curriculum-March General Session about High School (students only) –late March/early April Counselors will meet with Middle School Students one-on- one regarding course selection Special Notation-after your visit this evening and you would like to make a change in your course selection just contact your middle school counselor

Students may have a: – 4x4 schedule – A/B Day schedule

Semester 1Semester 2 Aday-CraftsBday-Orchestra 2-Biomedical Tech2-English 9 3-Algebra I3-Health/PE 9 4-World History4-Biology

Factors to be considered for level placement: Student’s motivation and willingness to be engaged in the learning process by doing the work requested Homework and projects completed on time Organization skills Current grades in the courses in question and current level EOG grades Level and amount of extra curricular activities Student’s health and any learning disability

Adheres to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCS) Provides the student with a basic understanding of the curriculum content Students receive some review of material presented Suggested for students scoring 1 or 2 on 8 th grade EOGs No additional quality points

Moves beyond the NCSCOS by adding several additional areas of study Requires students to do much outside reading and many projects beyond the normal classroom requirements Students should be independent learners and highly motivated to learn rather than simply to achieve a grade

Geared towards students making a high 3 or 4 on 8 th grade EOGs or high school EOCs Earns 1 additional quality point AP Courses Offered 10-12

Career and Technical Education Our mission: to prepare our students for careers in a global economy through introductory and advanced courses. Our challenge to you: use your 4 required elective credits to complete a concentration in CTE. …or… explore CTE courses to satisfy your 2 general elective credits. …or… BOTH!!!

Horticulture I, Horticulture II Honors, Horticulture II Landscape, Agricultural Advanced Studies Drafting I, Drafting II Architectural Honors, PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture, Housing & Interiors I, Housing & Interiors II Apparel Development I, Apparel Development II, Drafting I, Family and Consumer Science Advanced Studies Business Law, Business Management & Applications, Computer Applications I, Multimedia & Web Design, Accounting I, Principles of Business & Finance, Small Business Entrepreneurship Biomedical Technology, Medical Sciences I, Medical Sciences II Honors, Health Science Advanced Studies

Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Marketing I, Sports and Entertainment Marketing II Early Childhood Education I, Early Childhood Education II Computer Applications I, eCommerce I Honors, eCommerce II Honors, Computer Engineering Technology I, Computer Engineering Technology II Honors, Foundations of Information Technology Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, Marketing Management, Small Business Entrepreneurship, Sports and Entertainment Marketing I, Strategic Marketing Honors Computer Engineering Technology I, Drafting I, PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design, PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture

Business Management and Administration ___ Computer Applications I ___ Principles of Business & Finance Architecture and Construction ___ Drafting I ___ Housing and Interiors I Agriculture ___ Horticulture I Health Science ___ Biomedical Technology Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ___ Drafting I ___ PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design+ (Algebra I recommended) Arts and Communications ___ Apparel Development I ___ Drafting I Information Technology ___ Computer Applications I ___ Foundations of Information Technology Hospitality and Tourism ___ Marketing ___ Sports and Entertainment Marketing I Marketing ___ Fashion Merchandising ___ Marketing ___ Sports and Entertainment Marketing I

English 9 standard is paired with a semester of Foundations of English. Who should take standard English? Students who scored at or below grade level on the 8 th grade reading EOG. The first semester (Foundations of English) prepares students enrolled in the ninth grade for transition to high school from middle school while establishing a foundation for the English I course in the second semester.

English 9 Honors is not paired with Foundations of English and is completed in a single semester on the 4x4 schedule. Who should take honors English? Students who scored at or above grade level on the 8 th grade reading EOG. At this level, students should be able to work well independently and should have good independent reading skills.

All English 10, 11 and 12 standard and honors will be scheduled on the 4 x 4 schedule. Independent readers and writers should take the honors level courses.

9 th grade - World History 10 th grade – Civics & Economics 11 th grade – United States History (taught on a 4X4 schedule) 1 additional credit of Social Studies OR Science

4x4 General Electives include Psychology Sociology Law and Justice World Geography These may count as the additional Social Studies credit. They are open to all grades 9-12 and may be taken anytime during high school.

These courses are usually taken 11th and 12 th grade years and also count as the additional credit in Social Studies. All are taught on the A/B day schedule AP US History AP US Government AP European History AP World History AP Economics AP Human Geography AP Psychology

WORLD HISTORY: A survey of World History which follows the NC Standard Course of Study beginning with early human interaction and ancient civilizations to the modern era and conflicts such as the Cold War. STANDARD WORLD: guided analysis of primary documents, reading,projects,. Assessments primarily multiple choice and short answer Assessments primarily multiple choice and short answer HONORS WORLD: HONORS WORLD: Uses independent research based projects, extended readings outside of class, pre/AP skilled based activities. Assessments are multiple choice, essays and mini-DBQs Consider…Are you able to read and write well? Do you complete HW? Do you like History? Do you want to take AP classes later? Have you been in honors or accelerated classes before?

3 Required Credits Earth / Environmental Science Biology (A “Gateway” course) A Physical Science – Chemistry – Physics – Physical Science

MOST incoming 9 th graders should register for Earth/Environmental Science (Standard or Honors) A study of the Earth’s systems and processes, with an emphasis on human impact on natural resources and environmental issues. Honors E/E More in-depth information Class and homework labs and activities that require more critical thinking Requires ability to read complex text Requires a strong work ethic for completion of all assignments

SUPERIOR incoming 9 th graders may register for Honors Biology A survey course that explores the living environment from the molecular level to interactions between living things and their environment Important notes A very complex and fast-paced subject with extensive vocabulary. Requires above-average reading skills and a strong commitment to studying outside of class. Assignments are high level requiring well-developed critical thinking skills. An independent “Honors Project” is also required. Students who elect to take Biology as a 9 th grader will have to enroll in AP Environmental Science as a junior in order to fulfill the Earth/Environmental requirement. Best for students who are very interested in science, may pursue a science-related career, or wish to take AP science courses.

Note: All AP courses and electives may not be offered every year Majority of Students 9 th gradeEarth / Environmental Science 10 th gradeBiology 11 th gradeChemistry 12 th gradePhysics / AP Science / Science elective AP Science Courses: AP Environmental Science AP Biology (2 nd year course) AP Chemistry (2 nd year course) AP Physics Science Electives: Human Anatomy and Physiology Oceanography Microbiology

Colleges and Universities recommend 3 years of the same language, and recommend that the highest level for which the student qualifies be taken during the senior year.

French, German, Latin, and Spanish are offered from Level 1- Level 5AP including Spanish for Native Speakers, Levels Rising 9 th and 10 th graders who have taken Level 1 (1A plus 1B) foreign language in the middle school receive credit toward graduation requirements.

All levels of Foreign Languages will be offered on the 4 x 4 format. Students can take two years of the same language in one school year. Students who plan to pursue AP course of study and have no prior language background should take Level 1 in the 9 th grade.

Every student needs to develop a 4-year high school plan. Students will be placed in Algebra 1 courses according to their EOG scores from 8 th grade Students with level 3 EOG score of 363 or higher may take Algebra 1 in one semester in 9 th grade (if they have not completed it) All others will take Foundations of Algebra/Algebra 1 for 9 th grade.

If students have completed Algebra 1, they may take Geometry or Geometry Honors. Geometry Honors is recommended for students who scored a Level 4 on the Algebra 1 EOC and who have a good work ethic. Students will not be allowed to take two mathematics courses (other than Foundations of Algebra/Algebra 1) as a 9 th grader due to budget constraints.

All students must obtain, or have obtained, a level 3 or 4 on the Algebra I EOC in order to receive credit for the class. Come by the Mathematics Department table to get a handout of sequencing for high school math courses.

Geo (HR’s) (9th) Alg 2 (HR’s) (10th) Precal HR’s (11th) AP Calculus AB/AP Calculus BC (12 th ) AP Statistics can be taken any time AFTER Algebra 2 Honors in addition to another class

All students must have Physical Education 9/Health to graduate. All 9 th grade students will be registered for Healthful Living/Principles of Physical Education.

Racquet Sports Volleyball/Triples – Volleyball/Softball Team Handball/Basketball Flag Football/Soccer Sports Medicine I Physical Conditioning I Aerobics I

All Performing and Visual Arts classes are offered on the A-Day/B-Day schedule. All Upper Level classes (Second level and up), Honors, and AP Art courses will be offered on the A day / B day schedule.

4 levels of Art Art 3AP (Drawing or 2-D design) Art 4 AP (Drawing or 3-D design) 4 levels of Crafts 4 levels of Photography & AP Photography – $60 fee per year-must own manual 35 mm SLR camera

Butler High School offers a wide range of opportunities for all students to experience the arts. Four Choruses and Show Choir 2 levels of Orchestra 3 levels of Band, Jazz Band plus the Marching Band Placement in upper level band, jazz band, orchestra, and chorus requires an audition and teacher approval. 4 levels of Theatre and Technical Theatre

All JROTC classes will be offered on the Aday/Bday schedule. JROTC is a character education course with no service obligation. Provides numerous scholarship opportunities. Courses are sequenced and must be promoted to the next JROTC level to continue. Uniforms and materials are provided at no cost. Level III and IV Honors Curriculum Nomination to Military Academies.

The goal of the BHS Exceptional Children’s staff is to provide services to students with disabilities which will support their educational needs. Butler High School offers all levels of exceptional programs -Regular -Co-taught -Resource -Self-Contained

Four self-contained classes – 2 Specialized Academic Curriculum – 2 Specialized Behavioral Support Students follow the NCSCS, NC Occupational Course of Study or Extended Standards

What is the BABC? It is YOU! Parents & Supporters of Butler Athletics dedicated to improving the Butler Athletic program. These volunteers ensure Butler athletes have the best equipment and facilities, enhancing the experiences of students, parents, and fans. If you get involved you are helping your child, team and school. From providing food & merchandise for the fans, to new uniforms and field equipment for the players, the Booster Club is always involved. General Meeting – April 4 Monday 6:00pm – Butler Gym Free concessions and information about the BABC. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend and ask questions! Many of the Butler coaches will be present to answer questions for incoming or current families. Incoming freshman families are encouraged to attend. BABC will share information about current and future activities, as well as identifying and electing new board members. The BABC will also provide copies of the finances so you can know how funds are spent. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and volunteer. Please direct questions to the BABC President, Gary Larson at or call ButlerAthleticBoosters.com

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