1. Class of 2019 Parent Meeting
Welcome
Class of 2019
Parent Meeting

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

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2019
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, US History, 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**

4. Planning for Your Future
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 9th and 10th grade core class requirements met?
Many opportunities for BC elective courses that match your career interest
Job shadowing opportunities

5. BC Class Opportunities
Advanced Sciences and Math –Physiology and Advanced Biology (AP), Trig/Pre Calc, and Calculus (AP)
Fine Arts – General, Intermediate, Advanced Art, Band
Industrial Technology-Wood Tech, Metal Tech, Construction Tech, Intro to Engineering (Level 1 and 2), Woodworking
Business – Accounting, Computer Basics and Applications
Family and Consumer Science-Educational Careers, Child Development, and Foods I and II
World Language – Spanish I-IV
PE/Health – PE 2, Low-Impact PE
English Electives - Journalism
Social Studies Electives –Sociology, and Psychology

6. 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

7. 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, Tri-Valley All Academic, and TV-5 Best and Brightest
Top 10% Honors

8. Michigan Merit Exam State Assessment Early April 2018
3 Components: SAT; ACT WorkKeys; and M-Step
Requirement for graduation
PSAT 10 – Given to all sophomores April 11
Study materials available in Lancer Lounge or visit and

9. 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

10. College Advisor College Application Month Financial Aid Decision Day
Individual Meetings with Students/Parents

11. Off-Campus Programs
Career & Technical Education CTE (see application for course options)
Dual Enrollment
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
Provide own transportation
GRADING:
With the exception of Co-op, off campus programs earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA, unless otherwise declared in writing

12. 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

13. CTE at BCHS Construction Trades Educational Careers Woodworking
*Application needed for these
programs

14. Dual Enrollment
Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school
Criteria for eligibility…uses 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 $632/class ( amount); transportation responsibility of student
Dual enrollment classes earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA, unless otherwise declared in writing

15. Online Opportunities
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 2/10

16. 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

17. Work Permits 14, 15, 16, 17 year olds need one
Available in the Career Center
Summer vacation – see Main Office

18. 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 5th year of high school (all 5th year classes at Delta)
Opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits at the end of your 5th year
Application process and requirements for admittance will be covered at Parent and Student Informational Meeting – following this meeting

19. Next Steps February 6 – Met with Class of 2019 students
Watch for blue Schedule Request Sheet that needs to be signed
February 10 – Signed Request Sheets due to Counseling Center
February 10 – All Off-Campus Applications and Permission Slips Due
February 22 – Input Schedule into computer

20. QUESTIONS?
Jennifer Brown – ext Mary Ann Flaminio – ext Jason Long – ext Don Johnson –