1. Class of 2018 Parent Meeting
Welcome
Class of 2018
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 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, US History, Government, 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. Important Dates Planning Guide Checklist
Senior Newsletter – Sent home early September
SAT/ACT Registration Deadlines
Ordering Cap & Gowns, Announcements, etc.

5. Planning for Your Future
Senior Year: 2 Core Classes -- English 12 and Senior Math
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, 10th, and 11th grade core class requirements met?
Many opportunities for BC elective courses that match your career interest
Job shadowing opportunities

6. BC Class Opportunities
Advanced Sciences and Math –Physiology and Advanced Biology (AP), Trig/Pre Calc, Senior Math, Calculus (AP)
Fine Arts – General, Intermediate, Advanced, and Studio 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 Elective - Journalism
Social Study Electives –Sociology and Psychology

7. 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

8. 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
Top 10% Honors

9. Michigan Merit Exam State Assessment April 11, 12, and 13
3 Components: SAT; ACT WorkKeys; and M-Step
Requirement for graduation
Study materials available in Lancer Lounge or visit and

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

11. Transcripts Parchment Transcript Service
Requesting transcripts electronically
Students create their own account at:
Currently a free service (for most transcripts)

12. Financial Aid FAFSA forms available October 1, 2017
Financing Your Education at BCHS – Early November
Other Locations in Midland County
vs.
College Goal at Delta
College and University Assistance

13. Scholarships Many, many scholarship opportunities
Posted throughout the Building, Announcements, BC Website
Deadlines – Apply Early and Often
Scholarship Scams

14. 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 online during spring of junior year or

15. 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

16. 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

17. Job Shadowing Opportunities
Complete the application
Students research their career using Career Cruising
Job Shadowing placements are arranged by Midland County ESA
This is a school-related program – school-related absence
Coordinator – Kristen Sanborn,

18. Off-Campus Programs CTE (see application for course options)
Dual Enrollment
Online Classes (not truly off-campus)
Work-Based Learning/Co-op
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

19. CTE at BCHS
Construction Trades
Educational Careers
Woodworking

20. Dual Enrollment
Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school
Criteria for eligibility…uses PSAT, ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer 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
Prior to the start of each semester, students are responsible for declaring if they do not wish to have the dual enrollment class(es) on their transcripts. A form is available in Counseling.

21. 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

22. Employment Cover Letters Resumes Applications Interviewing Skills
Ready, Set, Get Hired

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

24. Work Based Learning (Co-op Program)
Senior Program
Must have a specific number of credits (17) entering senior year with at least a 2.0 GPA
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

25. Next Steps February 6 – Met with Class of 2018 students
Watch for Gold Schedule Request Sheet that needs to be signed by parent/guardian
February 10 – Signed Request Sheets due to Counseling Center
February 10 – All Off-Campus Applications and Permission Slips Due
February 21 – Students input schedule into computer

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