1. Welcome to Your Course Planning Meeting
January 2016

2. We will discuss… How to read your transcript Graduation Requirements
A-G UC/CSU Requirements
Four Year Plan/Class Selection Request
Extracurricular Activities
Resources
Summer School

3. Reading your transcript
Classes listed by Semester
+ Honors
Non academic *
Repeated Course r
GPA
Credit Summary
Weighted
Non-weighted

4. Myth:
Freshman year doesn’t matter because the UC’s and CSU’s only look at grades from grades 10 & 11
Colleges review the entire transcript!
Freshman year establishes study habits!
Freshman year determines classes for 10th grade!

5. A-G UC & CSU requirements (each letter, A-G, corresponds with a subject area)
History - 2 yrs. (BHHS diploma: 3 yrs.)
(World History/Geography, US History, Government/Economics)
B. English - 4 yrs.
Math - 3 yrs. (4 recommended)
(Must include Algebra 1/2, Geometry, and IAT or AAT)
Lab Science – 2 yrs. (3 recommended)
(Biology and either Chemistry or Physics)
Foreign Language – 2 yrs. (3 recommended)
(Must be two years of the same language. One year of credit may be earned in 8th grade.)
F. Visual Performing Arts - 1 yr.
Electives - 1 yr.
A-G subjects must be passed with a grade of “C” or
better in order to meet 4-year college entrance requirements

6. BHHS Additional Graduation Requirements:
-Students must pass 20 units of PE and the Fitness Examination
230 units total for current 9th graders to earn a BHHS Diploma
230 credits total for current 10th and 11th graders to earn a BHHS Diploma

7. What are honors and AP classes?
Honors – Classes that are taught at the high school level but provide the greatest challenge and preparation for college.
AP (Advanced Placement) – College level courses offered at a high school setting. Students expected to take AP exams in May.
These courses earn weighted credit in the BHHS GPA; however, not all colleges give weighted credit for these courses.

8. Become a strong student
Monitor your grades on JupiterGrades
Peer Tutoring – during lunch in room 292
Don’t forget – your teachers are also available often before and after school and during lunch: Ask for help.

9. Class Selection for Next Year
**Most students take only 6 classes
English: Regular or Honors.
Math: Based on the recommendation of your previous teacher; see math sequence chart for more information
Science: See science sheet
Social Science: Regular or Honors
Physical Education / Football: all other sports require tryout
Foreign Language
VPA / Elective: See Elective Sheet
* You must return your Course Request Form to your counselor

10. Admission factors
Academic GPA/Grades in Academic Classes/Rigor of courses (Hon/AP)
SAT/ACT
College Essay(s)
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher(s) Recommendation(s)
Extracurricular Activities

11. Most important factor Grades in academic courses Plan your time
Complete homework
Learn to study
Take advantage of tutoring
Balance your school work with extracurricular activities
Accelerate in areas of your strength

12. Get involved Extracurricular opportunities: Performing Arts Sports
Student Government (ASB)
School Newspaper, Yearbook, Literary Magazine
Community Service
Clubs
Internships
Paid Jobs

13. Please use your resources!
Academic Support
The counseling department at BHHS supports you:
Academic planning
your counselor for an appt. anytime
Norman Aid Center (drop-ins/appts)
College Counselor, room 290 (Ms. Casey Rowley)
Individual counselor meetings
Evening programs and presentations
Please use your resources!
Plan to complete:
Naviance tasks such as Interest Inventory, Resume and begin a college search

14. BHEF Summer school
More information:
or call