1. Reviewing Graduation Requirements
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Reviewing Graduation Requirements

2. School Counseling Department
ROMINA MCEACHERN
A-C
Ext. 233
ELL Chair
BENITA HOLMES
D-H
Ext. 234
CST Chair
JOE MARTINO
I-Mc
Ext. 257
Dept. Head
MANDY RASCHKE
Me-R
Ext 232
AP Chair
JENNIFER YOUNG
S-Z
Ext. 231
Access Chair
MINDY EDGEMAN
College & Career
Counselor
Ext. 293

3. Graduation Requirements
24 total credits
Passing scores on the 10th grade FSA Reading and Algebra 1 EOC
Minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0

4. Graduation Requirements
4 English Credits
4 Math Credits
Including Algebra 1 and Geometry
3 Science Credits
Including Biology
3 Social Studies Credits
World History, US History, Government/Economics
1 HOPE Credit
1 Performing/Fine Art Credit
8 Elective Credits
Online/Virtual Course
At least one course must be completed online

5. Virtual Credit Requirement
Within the 24 credits required for graduation, you must complete one course online
If you take a whole credit class (ex: HOPE), you must complete both semesters online to meet the online requirement
If you take a half credit class (ex: Peer Counseling), then that one half credit meets the online requirement
Register online at
Begin at any time, but it’s a good idea to finish your online course before senior year
Courses can be completed over the summer

6. Testing Requirements – FSA Reading
Passing score on the 10th grade FSA Reading is required for graduation
Your score on the FSA Reading will impact your schedule for next year
If you don’t pass the FSA Reading this year, you will have a reading class on your schedule next year for the full year
Per Mrs. Rocha, APC, guidance won’t be able to drop the reading class, even if you pass the FSA at some point next year

7. SAT/ACT Concordant Scores
Juniors and Seniors who have not passed the FSA can use the SAT or ACT to meet the reading requirement
Concordant Scores:
SAT – 430 Reading or 24 on Reading Sub-Scale
ACT – 19 reading
Reading concordant scores may be changing (increasing)
If you don’t pass the FSA Reading, you should register for an SAT and an ACT as soon as you get your FSA scores
June SAT and/or June or July ACT

8. SAT/ACT: How Do I Register?
SAT:
Links to both websites on the BSHS Guidance page
Fee Waivers
Free SAT practice
Your Khan Academy and Collegeboard accounts should be linked, so now is the time to practice
Junior SAT School Day in March

9. Testing Requirements – Algebra 1 EOC
Passing score on the Algebra 1 EOC is required for graduation
Your score on the Algebra 1 EOC will impact the math class on your schedule next year

10. Algebra 1 EOC Comparative Score
Students who have taken but not passed the Algebra 1 EOC can use the PERT to meet the math testing requirement
Comparative Score
PERT – 97 PERT Math
The PERT will be given here at BSHS
You can also take the PERT at any HCC campus
If you don’t pass the Algebra 1 EOC before the end of the year, you can take the PERT at HCC over the summer before school starts next year.

11. Calculating GPA Letter Grade Quality Points A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F
Grade point average is based on quality points, which are earned every nine weeks
Letter Grade
Quality Points A 4 B 3 C 2 D 1 F

12. Calculating GPA
A half credit (0.5) is earned by passing a semester course
Final semester grade is determined by each 9 week grade and the semester exam
GPA is only impacted by semester grades
1st 9 Weeks +
2nd 9 Weeks
Exam Grade =
Semester 1 Total
3rd 9 Weeks +
4th 9 Weeks
Exam Grade =
Semester 2 Total

13. Grading Procedures

14. Calculating GPA Student Transcript Example English A = 4 Math B = 3
Science B = 3
HOPE C = 2
Elective 1 F = 0
Elective 2 D = 1
Elective 3 D = 1
7 total credits attempted
Add =14
14 (Points) divided by 7 (classes) equals an unweighted GPA of 2.0

15. Tutoring Opportunities
English
Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15, Room 239
Math
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15
Room Algebra 1, Liberal Arts Math, Math for College Readiness
Room for Geometry, Geometry Honors
Room 275 – Trig, Analytic Geometry, Pre-Calc, Advanced Topics
Room 277 – Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors
Science
Thursdays, 3;15-4:15
Room 219 – Biology
Room 208 – Chemistry
Room 204 – Physics

16. Tutoring Opportunities
Social Studies
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15
Room 298 – US History, US History Honors
Thursdays, 3:15-4:15
Room 252 – World History, World History Honors
For other classes and electives, see your individual teachers
NHS Lunch Tutoring
Thursdays in the media center during your lunch period
Get a pass from the media center

17. Programming Reminders
You must get your teachers to sign off on their recommendations for your academic classes for next year

18. Programming Reminders
Each numbered line should have either one full credit course or two half credit courses listed
If you select a half credit elective, make sure you select another half credit course for the second semester

19. Programming Reminders
Yearbook
Students interested in taking Yearbook (Journalism 2 and above) don’t have to have taken Journalism 1
You must get an application from Ms. Cruz in room 259
Applications will be due to Ms. Cruz no later than December 22nd
Physical Education
Personal Fitness Trainer – For students interested in becoming personal trainers
Girls Only Weight Training
Girls Only Soccer
Girls Only Aerobics

20. Dual Enrollment Courses
The following dual enrollment courses are offered after school
English Composition 1
College Algebra
American History 1 & 2
College Success
The following dual enrollment courses are offered during the school day
Meteorology (semester 1)
Astronomy (semester 2)
You must have a minimum unweighted State GPA of at least 3.0 and college ready test scores to take dual enrollment classes

21. Course Descriptions
Descriptions for all courses can be found on the Bloomingdale High School Website
Link is on the top right of your programming sheet

22. New Courses for 2018-2019 Technology CTE Dual Enrollment
Digital Design 2 Honors
Visual Technology
Foundations of Robotics Honors
Robotic Design Essentials Honors
Tech Support Systems Specialty Honors/CSIT Foundations Honors
Java Programming Essentials Honors
CTE
Culinary Arts 5
Social Media
Literature in the Media
Dual Enrollment
Meteorology
Astronomy
English Composition 1
Descriptions for all courses available online at

23. Questions?