BHS Guidance Staff Mrs. Beck: 9 th &10 th Grade Mrs. Pilant: 11th Grade Mrs. Isaac: 12th Grade Mrs. Radford: College/Career Counselor **Ms. Dawidow: Records Clerk We’re all here to help YOU!

PASS TO GUIDANCE Name __________________________ Date __/___/___ Period Grade PLEASE SEND THE ABOVE STUDENT TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE AT Time leaving ____________ Time Returning ___________ Teacher _________________________________________ Counselor: Isaac

 Class Rank-based on GPA  Number of students in class  Percentile  EOC Tests  Credits earned Questions?? See Mrs. Isaac Transcript

Promotion Requirements Promotion Requirements To be a Senior this year… you must have 16 credits and have passed English 11

Graduation Paths TN Diploma Project  US Gov’t….1/2 Unit  Personal Finance…1/2 Unit  PE….1/2 Unit  Wellness…. 1 Unit  Fine Arts……….1 Unit  Same Foreign Lang...2 Units  Focus Elect. Area….3 Units Total……22 Units  English……..4 Units  Math………..4 Units  Science…….3 Units (Chem/Phys. Must be one)  US History…1 Unit  World Hist/Geog…..1 Unit  Economics……1/2 Unit

New State Requirements You must earn 16 credits and must pass English 9, 10, & 11 to be a Senior. You must earn 16 credits and must pass English 9, 10, & 11 to be a Senior. You must earn 22 credits to graduate You must earn 22 credits to graduate 3 of those credits must be in the same Focus Elective Area 3 of those credits must be in the same Focus Elective Area

Focus Elective Requirements  You must chose a path and stick to it!  You must have 3 units in one concentrated area of study  You can not combine classes in different areas of study to make up a Focus Group

Focus Clusters at Bartlett a) Math and Science b) Liberal Arts and Humanities c) International Business d) Business Finance e) Fine Arts f) Advanced Placement (AP) g) Journalism, Film and TV h) Stem Concentration

Focus Clusters at Bartlett Example #1: Math & Science Focus 1. Alg. 1 (from 8 th gr.) 2. Physical Science (from 8 th gr.) 3. Human Anatomy & Physiology Example #2: Fine Arts Focus 1. Art I 2. Film & Video I 3. Film & Video II

Focus Clusters at Bartlett Example #3: Advanced Placement 1. AP Biology 2. AP Spanish 3. AP Calculus Example #4: Business Finance 1. Accounting 2. Business Principles & Business Management (both ½ sem. Courses) 3. Computer Applications

Focus Electives The TN Diploma Project: requires that you have the following electives: 1. Fine Arts –1Unit 1. Fine Arts –1Unit 2. Two years of the same Foreign Language - 2 Units 2. Two years of the same Foreign Language - 2 Units 3. Three Focus Elect. from the same category – 3 Units 3. Three Focus Elect. from the same category – 3 Units_____________________ Total = 6 Electives Total = 6 Electives Opt-Out:  If you chose to opt out of a Fine Arts/Foreign Lang. You will need an additional Focus Elect.. to replace each that you opt-out of.  Example:  Fine Arts = 1  No Foreign Lang. = 0  Need 2 additional focus elect. to equal 6.  1 Fine arts + 3 focus elect.+2 addt’l focus elect. = 6 units

How is G.P.A. figured? How is G.P.A. figured? GRADING SCALE: GRADING SCALE: A= (4pts) B=85-92 (3pts) C=75-84 (2pts) D=70-74 (1pt) F= Below 70 (0pts) Honors class add 3pts Honors class add 3pts AP class add 5pts AP class add 5pts * AP class add 5pts * AP class add 5pts

End of Course Testing (EOC) End of Course Testing (EOC) End of course tests will be administrated in the Spring. End of course tests will be administrated in the Spring. Students will earn credits determined at the end of Semester 2 which includes the test score. This test grade will count 25% of the 2 nd semester grade. This 25% could mean the difference in passing and failing the class. Students will earn credits determined at the end of Semester 2 which includes the test score. This test grade will count 25% of the 2 nd semester grade. This 25% could mean the difference in passing and failing the class.

End of Course Testing (EOC Classes) End of Course Testing (EOC Classes) The following classes have EOC Tests in the Spring: 1. Alg. 1, Alg. 2, Geometry 2. Biology, Chemistry 3. English 9, 10, & US History

Course Recovery Course Recovery is available if a student has completed the required hours in the classroom, but only scored for the semester. Students may be referred to Course Recovery and it will be held after school. The start dates will be announced. Course Recovery is available if a student has completed the required hours in the classroom, but only scored for the semester. Students may be referred to Course Recovery and it will be held after school. The start dates will be announced. Please see Mrs. Isaac to sign up. Please see Mrs. Isaac to sign up.

Powerschool Access  Web Portal to access grades 24/7  Student ID & Passwords have been issued as of Sept. 5, 2015  If you/parent lose the info, then you/they must come in person to the guidance office, show ID, and pay $1 to receive a new copy!

If you wake up feeling like you have the flu…

…it is still YOUR responsibility to collect YOUR work! Guidance will not collect your work! It is your responsibility to your teachers (use Powerschool), or ask a friend to pick up your assignments!

Keep an agenda book!!  Review each night  Correct tests/homework  See teachers for tutoring -see Mrs. Pilant for peer tutoring  Set goals for yourself…write out your goals, and make a plan! Academic Success 101

Steps to Follow for Driver’s License

Driver’s Permit & Driver’s License  You must sign up for a compulsory attendance form in the attendance office.  You must take this to get a permit or license.  You must pass 3 classes- full credits (not semester)

Driver’s License Rules  If you have 10 consecutive absences or 15 days in a semester the state will suspend your license.  1st Offense- State will take your license until grades and attendance improve and the next report card is issued.  2nd Offense- State will take your license until you reach 18 years old.  You must pay a reinstatement fee of $400 to get your license back.

Important Tests ASVAB- September 22, 2015 What: Military Aptitude Test-Great test for Career Exploration! When & Where: September 22nd at 7:00 a.m. in the BHS Study Hall Room. Sign-up dates for ASVAB: Monday, September 8 through Friday, September, 18, Monday, September 8 through Friday, September, 18,2015. Seniors get first choice…only 100spots available.

ACT Test Dates: Register by: 2015 Dates Sept. 12 Aug. 7 Sept. 12 Aug. 7 Oct. 2 4 Sept. 18 Oct. 2 4 Sept. 18 Dec. 12 Nov. 6 Dec. 12 Nov Dates Feb. 9 Jan. 8 Feb. 9 Jan. 8 April 9 March 4 April 9 March 4 June 11 May 6 June 11 May 6 To register: Click on Registration at top and follow directions BHS School Code: ACT Prep -ACT website -Free Practice tests in Guidance - ACT PREP class at BHS

BHS GraduationBHS GraduationBHS GraduationBHS Graduation When: Monday, May 16, 2016 When: Monday, May 16, 2016 Where: Bellvue Baptist Church Where: Bellvue Baptist Church Time: 7:00p.m. Time: 7:00p.m. Must Have Cap & Gown from Jostens to participate Must Have Cap & Gown from Jostens to participate

Graduation Tickets Bartlett High School will use tickets for admission to graduation. Bartlett High School will use tickets for admission to graduation. All graduates will receive graduation tickets (TBD). All graduates will receive graduation tickets (TBD). Tickets will be issued in late April or early May 2016 Tickets will be issued in late April or early May 2016 All family members and guests will be required to present a ticket for admission, NO EXCEPTIONS! All family members and guests will be required to present a ticket for admission, NO EXCEPTIONS! There will be no replacement tickets issued. There will be no replacement tickets issued.

Balfour’s Balfour’s Invitation Order Day: Wednesday, October 28, 2015; 10:00-12:00 p.m. during lunch Wednesday, October 28, 2015; 10:00-12:00 p.m. during lunch Balfour’s Cap and Gown Order Day: Wed./Thurs., October 3rd & 4th, 2015; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m. during lunch Wed./Thurs., October 3rd & 4th, 2015; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m. during lunch **Cap and Gown Fee: TBA** All graduating Seniors must order their cap and gowns from Balfour’s (901) (can not purchase cap and gown from any other vendor)

Senior Panoramic Picture Senior Class Panoramic Picture: When: Monday, November 2, 2015 When: Monday, November 2, 2015 Time: 8:00 a.m. Time: 8:00 a.m. Where: Bartlett HS, location TBA Where: Bartlett HS, location TBA

Senior Class Fees Senior Fees for Project Graduation are $60.00, and are due on Dec. 11, Senior Fees for Project Graduation are $60.00, and are due on Dec. 11, The fees are collected by Mr. Gideon the Assistant Principal, and the fees cover all Senior activities such as the Senior picnic, Grizzlies tickets, t-shirts, etc. (for more details contact Mr. Gideon at (901) , ext. 240) The fees are collected by Mr. Gideon the Assistant Principal, and the fees cover all Senior activities such as the Senior picnic, Grizzlies tickets, t-shirts, etc. (for more details contact Mr. Gideon at (901) , ext. 240)

Life after BHS…what to do?  Skills and Interest Inventories  College/Military Recruiter Visits  College/Career Fairs  BHS Counselors

College/Career Fairs Agri-Center Monday, September 28 6:00-8:00p.m. Bartlett High School Tuesday, September 29 5:00-6:30 p.m.

College Research m  Select 10 Colleges you would like to attend  Select 1 dream school  Make a portfolio for scholarship search

TN HOPE Scholarship  $3500/year: 4 year TN school -OR- $3000/year: 2 year TN school  Must have 21 composite ACT -OR- 3.0 cumulative GPA  Apply at

$$ Financial Aid $$ *Grants- money does not have to be paid back; based on income *Loans- money must be paid back *Work Study- work on campus; money earned goes towards education expenses *You AND a parent need a PIN number; apply now at *Apply for Hope Scholarship, grants, loans, and work study after January 1 st at *Financial Aid Night- Monday, November 5 TH, 6pm-7pm

College and Career Info Visit CollegeforTN.org to explore and find out about all of the information listed below: Career Planning Tools Career Planning Tools High School Planning Tools High School Planning Tools College Planning Tools College Planning Tools Financial Aid Planning Tools Financial Aid Planning Tools Portfolio Help Tools Portfolio Help Tools

Weekly Parent Mrs. Radford sends out a weekly parent ; you can also have your address added. Mrs. Radford sends out a weekly parent ; you can also have your address added. Information included: college recruiter visits, financial aid/scholarships, NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouses AND MORE! Information included: college recruiter visits, financial aid/scholarships, NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouses AND MORE! It is YOUR responsibility to have your parents Mrs. Radford to be added to the list It is YOUR responsibility to have your parents Mrs. Radford to be added to the list Mrs. Radford’s Mrs. Radford’s

Let’s Review…

Review 1) 4 Year Plan and Transcript 2) Grade Point Average/Class Rank 3) Path – TN Diploma Project 4) Focus Electives 5) Credits to be a Senior 6) Grading Scale

Review  Important Dates- Tests & College Fairs  Driver’s License 9) Academic Success 101  Course Recovery  Graduation 11) Life After BHS