1. BHS Course Selection Information
Class of 2018
Lori
Introduce presenters
Mr. Hallman, Mrs. McCann, Mrs. Wiggins, Ms. Crico

2. At BHS
We Believe
Lori

3. 2018 Graduation Requirements
Subject
Graduation Requirement for
Class of 2017
English Language Arts (ELA) 4
Math 3
Science
2 (labs)
Social Studies
Health & Fitness
2.5
Career and Technical Education (CTE) 1
Fine Arts
General Electives 5
High School & Beyond Plan (Advisory)
Pass SBA ELA, Math Exam & Science EOC
Total Credits
22.5
Kim
If students did not take or did not pass Economics in 9th grade, they may take Sociology, Psychology, or AP Psychology.
Economics, World Studies, US Studies, and Civics equal the 3 credits of Social Studies required to graduate.
Advisory is a graduation requirement so encourage students to complete their work and pass the class!
If students do not pass the Biology End of Course Assessment this school year, they may be placed in a science class.

4. Science Flow Chart

5. WA 4-Year College Minimum Entrance Requirements
College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR)
Credits
English 4
Mathematics
3 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Adv Algebra)
Senior Year Math-Based Quantitative Course 1
Science
2 lab (one credit Algebra based: Chemistry or Physics)
Social Studies 3
Arts
World Language 2
2.0 Minimum GPA
ACT or SAT Score
Kim
If you plan on taking a WL (required for a 4 year college) start your sophomore year.

6. Advanced Placement (AP)
Opportunity to take college level classes in high school
AP Courses:
World History, Psychology, US History, US Government & Politics, Language & Composition, Literature & Composition, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Calculus, Computer Principles
AP students will take an AP test in May
Interested students must read and sign the AP contract by March1st or will be taken out of the course.
Scores of 3, 4, or 5 may earn college credit
AP is a predictor of completion of a 4-year college degree
Don’t take too many AP classes!
Malissa

7. Pierce County Skills Center (Junior/Senior Year)
Aerospace Composites
Aerospace Machining/Fabrication
Automotive Technology
Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
DigiPen Video Game Development
Fire Science & Emergency Services
Medical Careers
PC Networking & Hardware Repair
Pre-Pharmacy Technology
Pre-Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Technology
Welding
Malissa
In order the attend PCSC students must have completed certain classes so that students can graduate on time.
***To attend the PCSC you must be on track for graduation

8. Pierce County Skills Center
Technical programs to earn college and high school credit.
Attend BHS 3 class periods and attend PCSC 3 class periods.
BHS Course Selection Forms – check the PCSC line and choose BHS courses for next year.
PCSC applications are on the skills center webpage. Will be accepted beginning March 1.
Malissa
Application

9. Two for One Requirements
CTE courses may count for other requirements in addition to the CTE requirement.
(But sill only count for ct)
EXAMPLES:
Course
Requirement 1
Requirement 2
JROTC
CTE
Physical Fitness
Nutrition and Fitness
Physical Fitness or Health
Principles of Bio-Med
Lab Science or Health
Intro To Eng. Design
Fine Art
Malissa
Explain how some CTE courses may be counted as a CTE requirement as well as a second requirement as outlined in the course catalog.
Course may only count for two requirements. One of the requirements must be CTE.
Some courses may also be counted as college credit for students who qualify. Check with the teacher.
Dual Credit
Earn college credit by taking CTE courses at BHS (9th – 12th grades).
Free college credit!

10. Course Description Book
Things to look at:
Grade Level
Pre-requisites
Credit Area
Courses are for entire school district. Use your BHS Course Offerings List (page 2 of your Course Selection Paper) for courses available to BHS students.
Career Cruising Course Hand Book only has BHS courses offered.
Tori-
A PDF of the course description cataloged are on BHS web site.

11. English Language Arts 12 (ENG 401/402)
Grade Level: 12 Credit: English Language Arts 1.0 NCAA approved This year-long course emphasizes career and college readiness in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and use of language. Students will read works of exceptional craft and thought that serve as models for students’ own thinking and writing with greater independence and flexibility. They will demonstrate their ability to examine of seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century foundational documents of historical and literary significance, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. Students will contribute meaningfully to a variety of collaborative structures, developing adaptability in various situations. Students will write routinely over short and extended time frames for a range of increasingly complex writing tasks, purposes, and audiences, and will be required to gather relevant evidence from multiple authoritative sources. An extended research paper is required. Students work toward meeting standard on the Common Core grade specific standards.
Tori
Examples of what a course descriptions looks like.
Pre-Calculus (MTH 251/252)
Grade Level: 9,10, 11, 12 Credit: Mathematics, or Elective 1.0 / NCAA approved Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra with a grade of a “C” or better or teacher approval. This course will emphasize functions algebraically and graphically. Linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic models will be applied to the real world. Additional topics may include matrices, vectors, parametric equations, polar coordinates and limits. Graphing calculators are used throughout the course to visualize, verify and analyze problem solving strategies and solutions (TI-83 strongly recommended).

12. New Course Ancient Humanities Modern Humanities
Credit: Social Studies/ Elective .5
Study from Cave Paintings to Cathedrals
Modern Humanities
Study from Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence
Tori

13. 12th Grade Courses 12th Grade 1st Semester 2nd Semester
English Language Arts (ELA) or AP Literature & Composition
Math &/or Science (recommended)
World Studies or AP World Studies
Elective
Tori
This is the recommended course of study for 12th grade students.

14. Advisory
(All students will take advisory for a pass/fail .125 credits per semester.)
Students will begin a college and/or career training plan, in order to explore post-graduation educational options.
Over the course of a students High School career, all students utilize Career Cruising to develop their High School and Beyond Plan which is required for graduation.
Career Cruising engages student in self exploration to help them reach their full potential in school, career and life.
Tori

15. Filling Out the Form Write in your course choices on the first page.
Make sure to choose alternate courses.
Refer to Page 2 for Courses offered
YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ON YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!!
Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms.
Lori
Show students the alternate section at the bottom of the form. Students should choose 4 alternate classes if their first choices are not available or do not fit into their schedule.

16. Front 2018 Bethel High School Required Classes Electives
Lori
Parent Signature
Alternates

17. Back
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18. 2018
Senior
Senior
2018
2018
Senior
Senior
2018

19. Registration
Lori

20. Course Description Lori
When looking for the class descriptions look for the book icon.

21. Sports BHS Athletics Mr. Johnson
Fall
Winter
Spring
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Tennis (Girls)
Track (Boys & Girls)
Wrestling (Boys & Girls)
Football
Golf (Boys & Girls)
Baseball
Bowling (Girls)
Tennis (Boys)
Fastpitch
Lacrosse (Girls)
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Swimming (Girls)
Volleyball
Cheer (year long)
Jason

22. How to get started
Physicals MUST be turned in prior to participating in tryouts and practices.
Fall sports start prior to the first day of school.
All registrations MUST be completed prior to participating in practice.
All fees MUST be paid prior to the first competition.
Must sign up on line through PARENT Family Access.
Jason

23. Clubs/After School Activities
Anime Club
Pottery Club
Brave Talk Newspaper Club
Renaissance Club (Art, photo, poetry & writing are reviewed by a group of students & published online in a student-run blog)
Gaming Guild(Play, compete & tutor in the Nintendo video game, Super Smash Brothers)
Band, Choir & Orchestra
Deca
Photo & Video Club
National Honor Society (10-12 w/3.5 GPA or higher)
Agri-Science Club
Orienteering: Cross country running with map & compass
Heritage Club
Drama Club

24. Final Words & Questions
Registration sheets due:
February 22nd to your ELA teacher
YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ON YOUR FORM PRIOR TO TURNING IT IN!!!!!
Counselors will choose courses for students who have not turned in completed forms.
your BHS counselor with questions:
A-C Mrs. Wiggins-
D-I Mrs. McCann-
J-O Mr. Hallman-
P-S Mrs. Wolff-
T-Z Ms. Circo-
Mark