Making each child feel unique

Barren County High School has seen tremendous success… National ranking ACT/Plan scores One of the largest dual credit programs in state Nationally known AP Program Advance Kentucky inaugural member

What is a Magnet School? A magnet school is meant to attract students who are serious about their learning and desire to take their overall academic experience to a higher level.

Our Mission The Early College Magnet Program at Barren County High School commits to offering an accelerated curriculum that develops future leaders and supports their passion for learning.

Magnet Overview School within-a-school Three-year program Early college preparation and acceleration Magnet classes integrated into BCHS instructional space Actively involved in athletics, fine arts, other extracurricular clubs & organizations

Student Selection Blind application process Eligibility (eligible to attend BCHS, current BCHS 9th grader or transfer from outside of Barren District) Academic Criteria –Explore, ACT scores –Courses taken –GPA Course Planning –Minimum of 4 AP courses by graduation –Maintain a 3.0 GPA –Dual Enrollment classes –Selection of courses based upon career interest Teacher Recommendations Mirrors Governor’s Scholars application

Student Contract Students must take a minimum of 4 Advanced Placement courses (dual credit is also highly encouraged) Students must make 3.0 to maintain “good standing” Two or more D’s or one F = dismissal Academic Probation Conference with parents and student to develop remedial plan –If successful, “good standing” returned –If not, student dismissed from program

Students gain… True college experience with a high school support system Intimate classroom experience with College Board certified teachers Rigorous course work stressing depth of knowledge Time management and study skills Analysis and Synthesis of resources Experience preparing and taking a college level exam Experience writing at the collegiate level Facilities, opportunities of a large high school College going culture

Benefits Reputation of “magnet” excellence Individual guidance for academics, scholarships, collegiate searches Increased scholarship potential Increased recognition Priority Registration Monthly Magnet meetings College visits Increased post-secondary opportunities

AP & Dual Credit Offerings AP Calculus Statistics Literature Language Biology Chemistry World History European U S History French Spanish Studio Art Environmental Science Political Science Dual Credit EDU 250 Math 116 Math 110 Math 109 Speech 145 Physics 171 Psychology 100 Sociology 100 Chemistry Chemistry CFS 111 Spanish French Astronomy Animal Science Geology

BC Magnet by the numbers 5 Average number of AP courses a BC Magnet senior has completed by graduation

BC Magnet by the numbers 80% Of BC Magnet Seniors have earned a qualifying score on one or more AP exams

BC Magnet by the numbers 21 National ACT composite for seniors 26 BC Magnet Senior ACT composite

BC Magnet by the numbers 71% Of BC Magnet Seniors will graduate with a 3.5 GPA or higher

BC Magnet by the Numbers 6 Magnet Students were chosen as Governor’s Scholars for

BC Magnet by the numbers 13 Dual Credit classes are offered through Western Kentucky University for BC Magnet students

BC Magnet by the Numbers 27 Minimum number of hours of college credit BC Magnet students can earn by taking the 4 required AP classes along with 4 optional dual credit classes (Labs included in this number)

BC Magnet Students... Passionate about Learning Motivated Curious Determined Independent Self-disciplined “Making each child feel unique”