1. to the Sophomore Enrollment Process for BV WEST
Welcome
to the Sophomore Enrollment Process for BV WEST

2. BV West Counselors
Mr. Stone Last Names A – C Mrs. Freestone Last Names D – H Mrs. Urenda Last Names I – Mc Ms. Coronado Last Names Me - R Mrs. Lebar Last Names S – Z

3. What classes will you take to meet your graduation requirements?
PLANNING YOUR COURSES
What classes will you take to meet your graduation requirements?
What do you want to do after high school?
How can you plan and prepare now to reach those goals?

4. Blue Valley Graduation Requirements
Social Studies
3 credits
World Hist/AP Euro 1 credit
US History/APUSH 1 credit
AM Gov- .5 credit
Social Stud elective- .5 credit
Science
1 Biological Sci.
1 Physical Sci.
1 Additional Sci.
Health & Wellness
.5 credits
Electives
7.5 credits
English
4 credits
Math
3 credits
Physical Education
1 credit
Fine Art
Comp. Technology
24 Credits Total

5. What are Regents Requirements OR Qualified Admissions?
TO ATTEND ANY OF THESE SCHOOLS -
MUST COMPLETE THEIR REQUIREMENTS.

6. Kansas Regents Requirements
Students graduating from an accredited Kansas high school, under the age of 21, MUST
Complete the precollege or Kansas Scholars Curriculum with at least a 2.0 GPA;
AND
Achieve ONE of the following:
ACT score of 21 or higher*; OR
SAT score of 980 or higher*; OR
Graduate in the top one-third of their class;
Achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher on any college credit taken in high school.
*KU requires a minimum 3.25 GPA for students with a ACT starting with the class of 2016

7. Qualified admissions Precollege Requirements
English
4 approved units
Science
3 approved units
One must be Chemistry or Physics
Social Studies
3 approved units
Electives

8. Qualified admissions Precollege math requirements
3 approved units from the following:
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Any course with Algebra II as a prerequisite
AND
Students must meet the ACT
college readiness math benchmark (22).
4 approved units, with one unit taken in the graduating year. Three units selected from the following:
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Any course with Algebra II as a prerequisite
The fourth unit may be prescribed by the school and must be designed to prepare students for college.

9. 4 Year planning
Reminder: You have updated your 4 year plan in Naviance
You can utilize your 4 year plan to keep track of your progress towards completing your graduation requirements.
Courses Tab
Course plans

10. To HONOR or Not?
While we encourage our students to challenge themselves, you have to make the best choice for you. Some questions to help you decide…
What are your current study habits?
Are you self-motivated?
Do you have a “passion” for a specific subject?
What sports or other time commitments do you have?
How do you handle stress?

11. SCHOLAR ATHLETES Interested in playing in college?
Do you play a sport or are involved in a Kansas Activity like Debate, Cheer, Band, etc.?
IF you want to be eligible to participate, you MUST pass and be enrolled in at least 5 courses each semester BEFORE you play.
Interested in playing in college?
NEED to register with NCAA and/or NAIA online during your Sophomore/Junior year of high school to be eligible to play sports at college and universities.

12. CAPS – Recommended courses to complete
We recommend that you complete the following courses by the end of your sophomore year to enroll in CAPS Junior Year.
1 credit of PE
.5 credit of Health & Wellness
1 credit of Computer Technology
1 credit of Fine Arts
*Consider your foreign languages for out-of- state college options (2 years minimum & 3 to 4 years for selective schools)
*Consider your .5 credit Social Studies Elective

13. CAPS – Center for Advanced Professional Studies
Accelerator Strand
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Future of Food
Bioscience Strand
Molecular Medicine & Bioengineering
Environmental Science & Animal Health
Bioscience Research
Veterinary Medicine
Business Technology & Media Strand
Global Business
World Language & Business Leadership *
Technology Solutions
Digital Design & Photography
Filmmaking
Multimedia Journalism
Engineering Strand
Engineering *
Human Services Strand
Teacher Education Foundations & Internship
Educational Innovation
Educational Technology & Gaming
American Justice for All
Medical & Healthcare Strand
Exploring Health Professions*
Foundations of Medicine
Clinical Experiences: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Sports Medicine
*2 period option available

14. Summer School Location TBD
Summer School Options
ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL OPTIONS
ENROLLMENT OPENS in early March
American Government
Business Essentials
Computer Applications
Emerging Technologies
Health & Wellness
Personal Finance
General Physical Education
US History
Design Fundamentals (not online)
Summer School Location TBD
June 6th – July 28th
All courses are contingent on the minimum enrollment and availability of staffing.
Student may only enroll in .5 credit (1 class)
Transportation is not provided.
See the BV Website for additional Summer School information:
Or Contact:
Summer School:
Virtual Education

15. Stapled White Enrollment Packet
Materials You Need…
Personalized Sophomore Enrollment Request Form (carbon paper white/yellow)
Stapled White Enrollment Packet
Elective Courses
Online Enrollment Directions
KS Regents, KS Scholars, and Graduation Checklist/4-Year Plan
Concurrent Enrollment/AP
Transcript

16. 10th Grade: english, Social Studies, Math, & science Choices
ENGLISH: (Teacher Rec)
ELA 10
Honors ELA 10
SOCIAL STUDIES:
(CIRCLE one choice)
Modern World History
AP European History
MATH: (Teacher Rec)
Algebra 1
Geometry OR Honors Geometry
Algebra 2 OR Honors Algebra 2
SCIENCE: (WRITE in your choice)
Earth Space Science
Physical Science (Intro to Chemistry & Physics)
Chemistry/Honors Chemistry (need to be concurrently enrolled in minimum Algebra 2 for regular or Honors Algebra 2 for honors)

18. Personalized Enrollment Form
REVIEW your English, Math, and World Language teacher recommendation(s) which will already be on your personalized enrollment form.
Teacher signature required if changing recommended course
CIRCLE the Social Studies choice you want to enroll in for next year.
WRITE in your elective choices in the blank boxes from your list of elective choices OR make changes to recommendations.
LIST four different alternatives in the order of preference IN CASE your first choices are filled or don’t work out.

19. Choose your courses carefully!
We build the master schedule on your requests - Example: If we have 75 people request Health, we would create 3 sections. If in August, 25 people who were planning on taking health online in the summer changed their mind and now needed to fit health into their schedule, we would NOT have the room to accommodate them.
Schedule changes only during the first 5 days -
Remember how crazy it is to make a schedule change? Students who consider carefully make less schedule changes at the beginning of the semester!
Consider your honors courses - Administration will need to approve any level change (moving from honors to on level classes) once school starts.
Dropping courses - As a reminder, students may withdraw from a course through the 11th week of each semester earning a “W” on the transcript. Students will not be able to withdraw from any courses after this date.

20. Online Enrollment Information
The online enrollment window will be announced after our enrollment fair. You will need to enter your requests by logging into StudentVue in Synergy.
You will need to enter two course numbers for year long courses.
Check the list of course options available with their prerequisites, grade levels, and fees.
Study hall is NOT an option.
You should have 14 total request entered when you are finished. You will also have 4 alternates listed.

21. Meet your deadline!
Enter your courses and turn in your completed enrollment form to Room 315 no later than
Friday, January 19th
Counselors will be checking your enrollment request forms, transcripts, and online entries. We will verify enrollment with you individually in late January.

22. Questions OR HELP?
Counselors will be available during JAG through the month of January to help with enrollment questions.

23. Enrollment Information
Parent Meeting
Thursday, January 11th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Enrollment Information
& Questions

24. What Questions Do You Have?