Benson High School Orientation Go Bunnies!!

Benson High School Counselors Mrs. Lannan – F, G – Director Mr. Emmer – A, B, T, U, V – Career Mrs. Stichler – C, D, W, X, Y, Z – Pers./Soc Mrs. Toney – H, I, J, P – Academic Mr. Rohlfing – K, L, M, N, O – Adv. Ed Mrs. Brown – E, Q, R, S – Records

Benson High School The Decision Science and Career Pathway Magnet The mission of Benson High School Magnet is to create lifelong learners through the use of project based learning and decision science empowering student success in a diverse global community.

Content Objectives Students will be able to select courses based on their interests, teacher recommendation, parent recommendation, previous grades, test scores, and counselor input. Students will be able to determine the impact their course selections have on college admission and career exploration.

Language Objectives Students will be able to define credit, G.P.A., and class rank, and the impact credits have on G.P.A., class rank, and graduation Students will be able to decipher between a required versus an elective course, as well as what a prerequisite course is Students will be able to define what honors and AP classes are

Success at Benson High School Being in class and being on time is necessary to learn and be successful. You must pass courses (earn at least a D) to earn credit. You must earn 49 credits to graduate. Student-Athletes can make or break their chances of playing Division I athletics in the 9 th grade! Participate in class, take notes, complete homework, and study. You need to start practicing these skills now. Do not wait until you get to high school.

A day / B day Each class meets every other day for 90 minutes. You will have 4 classes plus homeroom each day, which means you will have 8 classes each semester each worth 1 credit (8 credits per semester = 16 credits per year). Block 17:40 – 9:06 a.m. Block 29:11 – 10:35 a.m. Block 3 (Homeroom)10:40 – 11:00 a.m. Block 4 (includes a 30 min lunch) 11:04 a.m. – 1:16 p.m. Block 51:21 – 2:45 p.m.

Earning Credits Staying on track for graduation 1 credit = 1 semester class passed 9 th - 12 Credits 10 th - 24 Credits 11 th - 36 Credits 12 th - 49 Credits

Graduation Requirements English Social Studies Math Science PE/HROTC Human Growth Electives Total Credits 8 credits 7 credits 6 credits 4 credits 1 credits 17 credits 49 credits

EnglishSocial StudiesMathScience PE/ROTC or 4 yr of Band 49 credits 8 credits7 credits6 credits 4 credits Required Courses Eng 1-2 Eng 3-4 Eng 5-6 Eng 7-8 US Hist 1-2 Geog / Econ World Hist 1-2 Am. Gov’t Courses based on proper placement Phys Sci 1-2 Bio Additional Year Courses based on personal preference Graduation Requirements

College Admission Requirements (beyond Benson graduation requirements) Colleges may require coursework beyond what is required for high school graduation: – World Language (two years) Spanish French – Math (Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, 1 Additional Year) – Science (Physical Science 1-2, Biology 1-2, Chemistry 1-2 or Physics 1-2)

NCAA Requirements Successful completion of core courses, including world language Minimum GPA Minimum ACT/SAT score * See a counselor for more details

Typical Freshman Schedule Semester 1Semester 2 1 English 1English 2 2 US History 1US History 2 3 Math: 4 Physical Science 1Physical Science 2 5 GPS 6 Elective 7 8 * Academic Literacy – Required Elective if Recommended **Include Band, ROTC, or Choir if you plan to be involved in these groups. ***Two years of Spanish or French are required for college admission.

New Opportunities: Honors Classes Benefits: – Increase academic challenge – Increase future opportunities Challenges: – Teacher Expectation and Pacing – Time Commitment Plan on 1 hour of homework for each honors class. – One year obligation

Honors: How Do I Sign UP? Teacher Recommendation Middle School Grades Test Scores (Yes, the CAT test counts!)

Choosing Electives Concert band and/or P.E./ROTC? Do you have to take P.E./ROTC in 9 th grade? If you plan to attend a 4 year college after high school and you are not recommended for Academic Literacy class, consider world language as one of your electives. Choose electives that match your career interests if possible. Check the on-line course guide for future electives and prerequisites.

More Course Information Click Benson Course Guide

Modeled Instruction Fill in as students observe Semester 1Semester

Shared Instruction Fill in as students give instructions Semester 1Semester

Guided Practice Have volunteer come to board and fill in as students give instruction Semester 1Semester

Independent Practice Students fill in on back of registration sheet as I walk around (Display Grad Requirement Table) Semester 1Semester

Grade Point Average and Class Rank Grade Grade Points AcademicHonors A45 B34 C23 D12 F00

Co-Curricular Expectations Involvement increases success Get Involved! It opens doors to other opportunities. School Spirit/Sense of Belonging A group for everyone -Athletics-Academic -Service Oriented-Recreational

Athletics at Benson Fall – Football – Volleyball – Cross Country – Girls’ Golf – Softball Winter – Basketball – Wrestling – Swimming Spring – Track and Field – Soccer – Tennis – Boys’ Golf – Baseball BHS coaches will send information home based on who participated in those sports in M.S.

Activities and Clubs at Benson Academics DecathlonAcademy of Finance Academic DecathlonDance Team African American Club DECA (Marketing) Art Club Drama Club Benson High Gazette (School Newspaper) ESL Club CCSJFBLA (Future Business Leaders of Amer.) Cartoon ClubFCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) CheerleadingFEA (Future Educators of Amer.) Chess ClubGSA (Gay Straight Alliance) Close UpJust Friends Club Culinary ClubLatino Leaders Cupola (yearbook)Math Club

Activities and Clubs at Benson (cont.) Academics DecathlonAcademy of Finance NHS (National Honor Society)Skateboarding Club Robot ClubStudent Council Rocket ClubWorld Languages Club

Cheerleading Tryouts Practice – March – 4:15-6:00 p.m. – Benson High School Gym Tryouts – March 29 – 4:15-6:00 p.m. – Benson High School Music Room

Benson Summer Launch JUNE 3 – 217:30 – 11:30 a.m. Meet some of your classmates Take some fieldtrips Read some inspirational stories

(L. avidus): eager for knowledge AVID : Advanced Via Individual Determination (L. avidus): eager for knowledge “ Rigor without support is a prescription for failure. Support without rigor is a tragic waste of potential.” “ Rigor without support is a prescription for failure. Support without rigor is a tragic waste of potential.” -Mary Catherine Swanson -Mary Catherine Swanson Founder of AVID Application Priority Deadline: April 1 Final Deadline: May 1

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