1. Welcome Class of 2016 to
Bastrop High School
Home of the Bears

2. Guidance Department Mr. Matthews sees A-M Mrs. Bennight sees N-Z
Located by office in “A” hallway
Mrs. Zamora A – Gon
Ms. Field Goo – Pam
Mr. Orris Pan – Z
Mr. Matthews sees A-M Mrs. Bennight sees N-Z
room 204
Jeri Jensen– Secretary
Ms. Cottle – Secretary
8:00 a.m. – 4:30p.m.

3. Grade Classifications
9th grade = less than 7 credits
10th grade = 7 credits
11th grade = 13 credits
12th grade = 19 credits
Total of 26 credits to
graduate

4. Graduation Requirements
4 English
4 Math
4 Science
4 Social Studies
2 Foreign Languages
1 Fine Arts
1 Physical Education
½ Communication App.
½ Health
5 Electives
TOTAL - 26
Meet STAAR exam requirements

5. Course Selection Guide
It will NOT be printed
Find it online at BHS Homepage>Resources
Computer lab scheduling is Thursday, Jan 31-Feb 1 during W. Geography classes
Career Cruising open for student changes until March 8

6. Core Classes Geometry English II PAP English II World History
PAP Geometry
PAP Algebra II
World History
AP World History
Chemistry
PAP Chemistry

7. Foreign Language American Sign Language I-II French I-II
Spanish I,II, IIIPAP

8. General Electives Communications (requirement 10th)
Health (requirement 10th)
ESOL II
Sports Medicine I
Journalism
Newspaper I
Creative Writing

9. PE (Personal Fitness/Team Sports)
Physical Education
PE (Personal Fitness/Team Sports)
Athletics
Band, Fall Semester
Cheerleading
ROTC (Naval Science)
DANCE
Drill Team

10. Fine Arts AP Music Theory Art I (or Art II drawing, ceramics, photo)
Theater Arts I, II
Theater Production I,II
Technical Theater I,II
Dance I,II
Folklorico I,II
Ballroom Dance I,II
Choir I,II
Band or Jazz Band I,II
Piano I,II
AP Music Theory

11. Career & Technology Electives
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technology
Livestock Production
Small Animal Management
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
Equine Science
Principles and Elements of Floral Design (also a fine arts credit)

12. Career & Technology Electives
Arts, Audio Visual, & Communications
Principles of Audio Video Production
Audio Video Production
Digital Video and Audio Design

13. Career & Technology Electives
Business, Management, & Administration
Business Information Management I-II (BIM)
Business Management
Entrepreneurship

14. Career & Technology Electives
Health Science
Principles of Health Science
Health Science (can be a health credit)
Anatomy and Physiology (can also be a 4th science credit)

15. Career & Technology Electives
Hospitality and Tourism
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness
Restaurant Management

16. Career & Technology Electives
Information Technology
Computer Maintenance
Web Technologies
Computer Programming
Digital and Interactive Multimedia
Digital Design and Media Production
Web Design
Computer Science

17. Career & Technology Electives
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Introduction to Automotive and Engine Technology
Automotive Technology

18. Career Cruising
Create Portfolio
Resume
Interest Inventory
Career Investigation
Four-year Plans
Course Selection