Welcome Class of 2018 Parent Meeting

Introductions Deana Bickel – Counselor John Bonello – College Advisor Jennifer Brown – Counselor Lynette Copus – Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Flaminio – Co-op Coor and Early College Advisor Todd Gorsuch – Principal Don Johnson – Midland County CTE Coordinator Dennis Tomko – Assistant Principal

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2018 English – 4 Credits – English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12 Math – 4 Credits – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Math/ Math Related Class Senior Year Science – 3 Credits – Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Social Studies – 3 Credits – World History/Geography, US History/ Geography, Government (Civics), and Economics Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts – 1 Credit World Language – 2 Credits Health -.5 Credit Physical Education -.5 Credit On-Line Experience – Integrated **21 CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE**

Junior Year: 4 Core Classes -- English 11, Government, Economics, Physics, and Math (Algebra 2/Trig) Have you taken PE, Health, and a credit of Visual, Performing and Applied Arts? Have you completed your World Language requirement? Are all of your 9 th and 10 th grade core class requirements met? Many, many opportunities for BC elective courses that match your career interest Job shadowing opportunities Planning for Your Future

Advanced Sciences –Physiology and Advanced Biology Fine Arts – General, Intermediate, Advanced Art, Band Industrial Technology-Wood Tech, Metal Tech, Construction Tech, Intro to Engineering (Level 1 and 2) Business – Accounting, Computer Basics and Applications Family and Consumer Science-Child Development, Independent Living, and Foods World Language – Spanish I-IV PE/Health – PE 2 and Advanced Health English Electives - Journalism Social Study Electives – Current Issues, Sociology, and Psychology BC Class Opportunities

Personal Curriculum  Opportunity provided by the State of Michigan to alter the Michigan Merit Curriculum and Bullock Creek graduation requirements  Individual for each student  Requested by Parent  Questions? See Counseling

Valedictorian & Salutatorian Honors  1 Valedictorian and 1 Salutatorian per graduating class  In the event that there are ties based on GPA (formula of GPA combined with state approved assessment-SAT) will be used  Formula determines Graduation Speakers and TV-5 Best and Brightest

Michigan Merit Exam  New State Assessment  Early April 2017  3 Components: SAT; ACT WorkKeys; and M-Step  Requirement for graduation  PSAT 10 – Given to all students April 13  Study materials available in Lancer Lounge or visit and

Athletic Eligibility NCAA and NAIA  Students must apply to NCAA or NAIA Clearinghouse to determine if they are academically eligible to participate in college sports  Recommendation to apply on line during spring of junior year  or

Off-Campus Opportunities  Minimum 2.0 GPA or test scores…depends on program  Criteria for dual enrollment  Excellent attendance  No disciplinary issues  Provide own transportation  Permission Slip and Contract

Midland County CTE Programs  Don Johnson, Midland County ESA  Classes offered at Midland Public Schools, Coleman High School, Meridian High School and Delta  Based on availability and meeting scheduling needs

 Shared Time (see application for course options)  Dual Enrollment  Online Classes (not truly off-campus)  Work-Based Learning/Co-op  Bullock Creek Early College Program  REQUIREMENTS: ◦ Application and Permission Slip ◦ Minimum 2.0 GPA and good attendance ◦ Prerequisites may be needed ◦ Criteria for dual enrollment  GRADING: With the exception of Co-op, off campus programs earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA Off-Campus Programs

Offered at Freeland High School Opportunity to learn about a career as a teacher Classroom practicum 5 th and 6 th Hours Daily at Freeland High School and Bullock Creek Schools Education Exploration

Dual Enrollment  Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school  Criteria for eligibility…uses ACT Practice Test, PSAT, ACT or SAT Scores along with grades and attendance  Classes offered at Delta, SVSU, CMU, Northwood, Davenport, and Mid-Michigan Community College, and beyond  Tuition covered up to $609/class – amount; transportation/books responsibility of student  Dual enrollment classes earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA

Online Opportunities Courses not offered at Bullock Creek High School Dependent upon availability to fit into a student’s schedule May require out of school time to meet course requirements Application required and due by 2/15

Work Based Learning Work Based Learning  Senior Program  Must have a specific number of credits (17) entering senior year  Create a Portfolio – Cover Letter, Resume, Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, Certificates, Awards  Complete an application  Packet of information/handbook available  This is a pass/fail program. Credit (CR) is received towards graduation if successfully completed. Students WILL NOT receive a letter grade, which may affect their class standing

Bullock Creek Early College Program  Program that allows you to earn both high school and college credit (different from dual enrollment opportunity)  All college classes must be taken through Delta  Defer your diploma for one year and take a 5 th year of high school (all 5 th year classes at Delta)  Opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits at the end of your 5 th year  Application process and requirements for admittance will be covered at Parent and Student Informational Meeting – February 9 at 7:00pm

Next Steps  February 8 – Met with Class of 2018 students o Watch for purple Schedule Request Sheet that needs to be signed  February 11 – Signed Request Sheets due to Counseling Center  February 15 – All Off-Campus Applications and Permission Slips Due  February 19 – Input Schedule into computer

QUESTIONS?  Deana Bickel– ext   Jennifer Brown – ext   Mary Ann Flaminio – ext   Don Johnson – 