1. Berean Freshman Parent Night
February 16, 2016
Katie Grieb

2. Knowing Jesus Philippians 2:7,8a (ESV)
“But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I counted everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”

3. Berean Graduation Requirements
Bible 40 units Science Life (10)
Phys Education 20 units[1] Physical (10)
Technology 10 units LOTE 0 units[3]
Social Studies 30 units VPA 10 units [3]
English 40 units Elective 50 units
Math 20 units [2]
[1] Must include health. 10 units may be fulfilled by sports participation. 5 units are credited for each completed season of a Berean sport.
[2] Must include Algebra I.
[3] It is acceptable to take 10 units of LOTE in place of VPA or units of VPA in place of LOTE.

4. UC/CSU admission requirements
“d” Science
“a” Social Studies years
1 year – World History years recommended
1 year – US History “e” LOTE
½ year – Gov (Civics) years[2]
“b” English years recommended
4 years “f” VPA
“c” Math year
3 years[1] “g” Elective
4 years recommended year from a-f courses
[1] Must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
[2] Must include two years of the same language

6. Private and Independent Colleges and Universities
Secular
Stanford (CA)
St. Mary’s (CA)
Claremont (CA)
Harvey Mudd (CA)
Harvard (MA)
Christian
Biola (CA)
The Master’s College (CA)
Gordon (MA)
Wheaton (IL)
Taylor (IN)

7. UC Berkeley Statistics
43,149 students applied
9,257 were accepted
21.5% admit rate
Average Weighted GPA 4.18
Average SAT score – 2076
Average ACT score - 31

8. College Timeline 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Timeline Key
B: Berean graduation requirements
P: Satisfies UC/CSU a-g requirement list
Bible (B)
PE (B)[1]
Technology (B)
World History (B, P)
English (B, P)
Math (B, P)[2]
Visual Performing Arts (P)[3]
Bible (B, P)
PE (B)
Math (B, P)
Biology (B, P)
LOTE (B, P)
Elective
US History (B, P)
Math (P)
Physical Science (B, P)
LOTE (P)
Civics/Econ (B, P)
Math (P)-recommended
Science (P)-recommended
LOTE (P)-recommended
College Prep elective (P)[4]
Tests
ACT – Four subjects, optional writing section.
SAT - Math, CR, Writing
SAT Subject exams
PSAT 8/9 (October)
This practice test indicates ACT performance, taken at BCHS
Composite: _________
PSAT (October)
This practice test indicates SAT performance, taken at BCHS
M: __________
CR: __________
W: __________
National Merit Qualifying Test, taken at Berean
ACT with Writing or SAT (spring)[5]
ACT/SAT: sign up online, tests taken off-site
SAT or ACT with writing
All tests must be taken by Dec. 31st of senior year
Financial
Maintain GPA for merit based and sports
scholarships
Available scholarships
Scholarships
FAFSA
(March 2nd submission deadline)
Additional
Information
Career Direct
The fee for this optional test is $20. Miss Luttrell to obtain information.
Students may begin applying for California Scholarship Federation second semester of 10th grade and continue through senior year to qualify for membership.
Research
Occupational Outlook Handbook
College Applications
Personal Statements
Letters of Recommendation
[1] Student must take one year of PE. The other 10 units may be fulfilled with sports participation.
[2] CSU/UC math requirements: 3 years including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II.
[3] Refer to Course Catalog for Berean graduation requirements and CSU/UC admission requirements.
[4] One year of an elective chosen from any area on approved “a-f” course list (which can be found in BCHS Course Catalog).
[5] ACT has an optional writing section which is required by the UCs.

9. Courses offered at Berean “f” Visual and Performing Arts
Subject
Grad Req’s
UC/CSU requirements
Courses offered at Berean
Bible
4 yrs
0 yrs
Freshman Bible
Sophomore Bible
Junior Bible
Senior Bible Electives (3)
Physical Education
2 yrs[1]
Physical Education I and Health
Physical Education II
Weights & Conditioning I, II
Football Conditioning
Cheerleading (tryouts, 2.75 GPA)
Athletic Training
Technology
1 yr
Intro to Digital Media
Advanced Digital Media
Intro to Computer Programming
Yearbook (advisor approval)
“a” Social Science
3 yrs
1 yr – World History
1 yr – US History
1 yr –Civics/Economics P PH
World History (9th)
U.S. History (11th)
AP U.S. History (11th)
AP European History
Civics/Econ (12th)
AP Psychology (11th, 12th)
Intro to Life Calling (11th, 12th)
“b” English
English I (9th)
English II (10th)
American Literature (11th) British Literature (12th)
AP English Lang. (11th)
AP English Lit. (12th)
“c” Math
2 yrs[2]
3 yrs[3]
4 yrs recommended
Algebra I A
Algebra I B
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra II/Trig
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics
“d” Science
Life (1yr)
Physical (1yr)
2 yrs
3 yrs recommended
Life Science
Biology (10th, 11th, 12th )
Human Anatomy and Physio
Honors Human Anat and Physio
Physical Science
Astronomy
Chemistry
Physics
AP Physics
“e” LOTE
0 yrs[4]
2 yrs[5]
Spanish I, II & III
AP Spanish Language
American Sign Language I, II & III
“f” Visual and Performing Arts
(VPA)
1 yr4
P P P P P
Beginning Guitar
Concert Choir
Advanced Chorale
Abundant Life Singers
Music Appreciation
P P PH
Beg. & Adv. Drama
Art I, II, III
AP Studio Art
Sculpture
“g” Elective
Select from the UC/CSU approved course list (a-f list)
Berean Electives
5 courses
Any Berean courses offered above or any of the following:
Student Government
Teacher or Office Aid
On Your Own with Christ (Practical Arts, 12th)
Mechanical Drawing (Practical Arts)
Architectural Design (Practical Arts, fulfills VPA requirement for UC/CSU)

10. Bible 4 years (Berean) Freshman Bible Sophomore Bible Junior Bible
Senior Bible electives (3)

11. Physical Education 2 years (Berean) 1 year must include health
1 year may be fulfilled by two seasons of a Berean Sport
Girls PE I (Health included)
Girls PE II
Boys PE I (Health included)
Boys PE II
Weights and Conditioning
Football Conditioning
Cheerleading
Athletic Training

12. Technology 1 year (Berean) Intro to Digital Media
Advanced Digital Media
Digital Photography
Intro to Computer Programming
AP Computer Science
Yearbook (teacher approval)

13. Social Science 3 years (Berean)
“a” 1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History, ½ year Civics (CSU/UC)
World History (9th)
U.S. History (11th)
AP U.S. History (11th) (“A” in English, “B” in World History, teacher approval)
AP European History (“A” in English, “B” in World History, teacher approval)
Civics/Econ (12th)
AP Psychology (10th, 11th, 12th) (“B” in English)
Intro to Life Calling (11th, 12th)

14. English 4 years Berean “b” 4 years CSU/UC English I (9th)
English II (10th)
American Literature (11th)
British Literature (12th)
AP English Lang.(11th)
AP English Lit. (12th)

15. Math
2 years (Berean)
“c” 3 years, 4 years recommended (CSU/UC must include Alg II)
Algebra I A and Algebra I B
Algebra I
Geometry (“C” Algebra I or Algebra I B)
Algebra II (“C” in Geometry)
Algebra II/Trig (“B” in Algebra I and Geometry)
Pre-Calculus (“C” in Alg II/Trig, “B” in Alg II)
AP Calc AB (“B” in Pre-Calculus)
AP Statistics (“B” in Alg II/Trig)

17. Science 1 year Life Science, 1year Physical Science (Berean)
“d” 2 years, 3 years recommended (CSU/UC)
Life Science
Biology (10th, 11th, 12th)
Human Anatomy and Physiology (“B” in Biology, teacher approval)
Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology (“B” in Biology, teacher approval)
Physical Science
Chemistry (Biology, Algebra II may be taken concurrently)
Astronomy (10th, 11th, 12th)
Honors Astronomy (“B” in Alg II/Trig, may be taken concurrently)
Physics (“C” in Algebra I, Geometry must be completed or taken concurrently)
AP Physics (“B” in Geometry and Alg II/Trig, may be taken concurrently)

18. LOTE (Language Other Than English)
LOTE is not required for Berean graduation if a VPA is taken.
“e” 2 years, 3 years recommended (CSU/UC)
ASL is recognized by all California public colleges and a majority of private colleges across the nation for admission.
Three years of ASL may not fulfill college graduation language requirements, however, ASL does satisfy language requirements for admission purposes.

19. LOTE (Cont.) Spanish I Spanish II, III, IV Honors (B in previous year)
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II, III (B in previous year)

20. VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS (VPA)
0 or 1 year, 10 units may be taken in LOTE in place of the VPA requirement (Berean)
“f” 1 year (CSU/UC)

21. VPA (cont.) Beginning Drama
Advanced Drama (Beg drama, audition, teacher approval)
Beginning Guitar
Concert Choir
Advanced Chorale (Audition)
Abundant Life Singers (Audition)
Music Appreciation
Art I, II, III and AP Studio Art
(Satisfactory completion of previous year)

22. College Preparatory Elective
“g” 1 year (CSU/UC)
Must be a college preparatory class “P” from the “a-f” list
Examples:
May be 4th year of Math, 3rd year of Science, 3rd year of LOTE, 2nd year Fine Arts, or 4th year of Social Studies.

23. Elective 5 courses (Berean)
Any of the previously mentioned disciplines
Student Government (2.75 GPA)
Teacher Aid (Teacher approval)
Office Aide (Office approval)
On Your Own with Christ (11th and 12th)
Architectural Design (Practical Arts, fulfills VPA requirements for CSU/UC)

24. QUESTIONS?

25. College and Career Contact Information
Katie Grieb
Freshmen & Sophomores
Kayla Luttrell
Juniors & Seniors