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COUNSELORS Mrs. Rosenberg A-En Mrs. Starnes Eo-Led Ms. Graves Lee-Q Mr. Vigneault R-Z
Middle School vs. High School MS Promotion requirements?? Enrolled in the required course of study 1.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average 80% Attendance Homework? Books/Lockers Planners Extra Credit? Make up work/Late work Credits? Credit Recovery
Burroughs Graduation Requirements English40 credits Mathematics (1 yr. of Algebra) 20 credits Science20 credits World Geography 5 credits Modern World History10 credits US History10 credits American Government 5 credits Economics 5 credits Fine Arts or Foreign Lang10 credits PE20 credits Health 5 credits Electives80 credits 230 credits ***California High School Exit Exam
Minimum College Admissions Requirements A: 2 yrs History/Social Science B: 4 years of College Prep English C: 3 yrs CP Math (must include Algebra, Geometry, Alg 2) D: 2 yrs Lab Science (must include two of three: Biology, Chemistry, Physics) E: 2 yrs same Foreign Language F: 1 yr same Fine Art: Art 1/2, Drama 1/2, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir G: 1 yr of CP Elective ** All grades for college admission requirements MUST be a “C” or better. Grades of D or F are not recognized for college admission.
Get Involved SPORTS Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Golf, Swimming CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ASB, Key Club, Pep Club, Interact Club, Link Crew, Dance Troupe/Fencing Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Habitat For Humanity, Friends of Rachel, CSF, Cyber Club, Book Club, Robotics Club, Geocaching Club
Don’t Let this be YOU!!! Get Organized & Ask Questions
Link Crew Leaders - Orientation Monday, August 11 th 8am – 12pm (TENTATIVE)
POWERPOINT Available for viewing on BHS website