1. Mid-High Enrollment For the Class of 2011 of 2011

2. The Goal for 9 th graders 2006-2007 GRADUATION IN 2011!

3. Steps for Enrollment 1.Blue Book information

4. “Blue Book” Information 8 th Grade students will receive 2007-2008 (Blue Books) Curriculum guides on Feb. 13 (Madison) or Feb. 15 (Central) Students should refer to the Blue Books to mark the enrollment forms before they return them to their teachers.

5. The Blue Book contains information about enrollment, courses, graduation, and college requirements

6. Classes are listed by department and includes course descriptions, length, and any prerequisites Description of the course and what you can expect to do in the class. Name of Class Sample entry in Blue Book: Course Number: Semesters: Grade Level: Prerequisite:

7. Students must pass a 1- semester class to earn ½ unit of credit Students must pass both semesters to earn 1 unit of credit Minimum number of credits for graduation: 23 Fine Arts Requirement may be met by inclusion Graduation Credits

8. Bartlesville High School Students need 23 credits to graduate Students should earn at least 6 credits each year for 4 years credits 23 credits

9. Reminder about Senate Bill 982 Students must be enrolled in the “college preparatory curriculum” “college preparatory curriculum” Student’s parent/legal guardian approves student enroll in existing “state high school graduation requirements” Unless

10. College Preparatory curriculum SB 982 4 Language Arts4 Language Arts 3 Science3 Science 3 Mathematics3 Mathematics 3 Social Studies3 Social Studies 2 Arts*2 Arts* 10 units electives10 units electives 4 English4 English 3 Laboratory Science3 Laboratory Science 3 Mathematics3 Mathematics 3 Social studies3 Social studies 2 Foreign Language or Computer Technology2 Foreign Language or Computer Technology 1 Additional Unit1 Additional Unit 1 Fine Arts*1 Fine Arts* 7 units electives7 units electives State graduation requirements * Fine Arts units may be sets of competencies

11. The bottom line... “According to the law, if you do not select the existing state high school graduation requirements, your child will automatically be enrolled in the new college preparatory curriculum.” Senate Bill 982

12. Oklahoma Higher Learning Higher Learning Access Program Earning a college scholarship through the

13. Oklahoma’s Promise: OHLAP  Apply during 8 th, 9 th or 10 th grade year  Family earned $50,000 or less per year at time of application  Student must:  Complete 17 required units  Earn at least 2.5 GPA in required courses  Attend school regularly  Stay out of trouble

14. Informationandapplication on-line at: www.okpromise.org

15. Graduation with HONORS  complete specified Honors, Pre-AP, or Advanced Placement courses  earn unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in the discipline To wear a gold tassel at graduation and To receive special recognition on the graduation program, students must

16. Not in the “Blue Book” other information about being a freshman

17. Why take Pre-AP classes? 1. 1.Gain edge in college preparation 2. 2.Stand out in college admissions process 3. 3.Broaden student’s intellectual horizons

18. College Preparation Improve writing skills Sharpen problem-solving techniques Develop study habits for rigorous courses College Admissions Demonstrate maturity/readiness for college Show willingness to push self to higher limit Emphasize commitment to academic excellence Intellectual Horizons Explore world from various perspectives (own/others’) Study subjects in greater depth and detail Assume responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, understanding for self Advanced Placement classes provide

19. For information on preparing for college, ACT and PSAT tests: www.collegeboard.com/psat&www.act.org/plan

20. National Honor Society earn an unweighted GPA of 3.51 or higher in 9 th grade To be invited to join National Honor Society as a 10 th Grader

21. Freshman participate in activities including Homecoming, Winter Formal, and Student Council, and class-related clubs such as FBLA, FCCLA, and foreign language clubs (Spanish, French, German)

22. End-of-Instruction (EOI) tests Students take in Algebra I and Biology I H

23. End-of-Instruction tests (EOIs) ÖRequired for graduation from high school in Oklahoma ÖResults are recorded on students’ transcripts: Advanced knowledge Satisfactory Limited knowledge Unsatisfactory

24. Some 9 th grade students participate in Freshman Academy* or Project CORE* * Enrollment by special permission

25. Back to the “Blue Book” Students and parents should refer to the refer to the course descriptions and prerequisites listed in the “Blue Book” before selecting classes on the pre-enrollment form

26. Freshmen take either Algebra I, Geometry Honors*, or Algebra II Honors* *Students must meet certain prerequisites to take Honorsor Pre-AP classes.

27. Mathematics Sequences GradeTraditionalHonors 7 th Algebra I - H 8 th Algebra I - HGeometry - H 9 th Algebra IGeometry - HAlgebra II - H 10 th GeometryAlgebra II - HPre-AP Pre-Calc. [or AP Statistics] 11 th Algebra IIPre-AP Pre-Calc. [or AP Statistics] or Calculus AB or Calculus BC [or Pre-AP Pre-Calc] 12 th Col. Alg. TrigCalculus AB or Calculus BC AP Statistics or off-campus college course

28. Freshman take 9 th grade English Grammar and Composition Traditional?orPre-AP?

29. 1 Lab Science Physical Science? or Honors Biology I? Freshmen take

30. 1 semester of Oklahoma History

31. Mid-High electives include Business classes Keyboarding Keyboarding *Word Processing *Word Processing *Business Computer Applications *Business Computer Applications Business Dynamics Business Dynamics Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship *Require keyboarding prerequisite *Meet College Prep computer requirement

32. Family & Consumer Science classes... èTeen Life Skills èCareer Exploration èFaCS I-A èFaCS I-B èFaCS II-A èFaCS II-B

33. Foreign Language Classes... FrenchGerman Spanish

34. Vocal and bandorchestrachoir Instrumental music

35. Media Studies and Yearbook Classes produce student publications Enrollment is by application and teacher approval

36. Art I & II Cold War Current Events Drama Debate Technical Theater

37. Weightlifting PE classes include Fit and Firm Life Games and

38. 9th grade athletics Baseball Cross Country BasketballTennisGolfVolleyballFootballSwimmingSoftballSoccerTrackCheerleadingPoms

39. For students who have not demonstrated 8 th grade reading proficiency* Literacy Plus *important for the student who wants to take the driver’s test

40. Driver Education Students may enroll in Driver Education for summer, spring, or fall semesters  Cost: $230 per session  Credit:.5 units elective credit

41. Driver Education Age: must be at least 15 to enroll Classes before and after school day Summer classes in June and in July Enroll with Mr. Demaray, not counselors

42. The Enrollment Process 1.Listen to information presented by Mid-High Counselors 2.Students take forms home and discuss options with parents

43. Form to help plan the next 4 years FRESHMAN YEARSOPHOMORE YEAR 1st Semester2nd Semester 1st Semester2nd Semester Bartlesville High School Graduation Worksheet (see pages 3 & 6 for your requirements) Blue Book page 7 JUNIOR YEARSENIOR YEAR

44. Typical 9 th Grade Schedule SIX (6) HOURS EACH DAY TO INCLUDE: English 9 Gram./Comp. (Full Year) Algebra I (Full Year) Physical Science/Lab (Full Year) Oklahoma History (1 Semester) Elective (1 Semester) Elective(s) (For. Lang./Comp. Tech.) Elective(s) (2 Semesters or Full Year)

45. Sample 9 th Grade Honors Schedule SIX HOURS EACH DAY TO INCLUDE: English 9 Gram./Comp. Pre-AP (Full Year) Geometry H or Alg. II H (Full Year) Biology I/Lab H (Full Year) Oklahoma History (1 Semester) Elective (1 Semester) Elective(s) (Comp. Tech. or For. Lang.) Elective(s) (2 Semesters or Full Year)

46. Students can mix Honors* (or Pre-AP) classes with non-honors (“traditional”) classes *Honors classes require students to meet prerequisites. This is explained in the Blue Book: Description of the class from blue book—written by the teacher. Name of Class Course Number: Semesters: Grade Level: Prerequisite:

47. Madison forms will be handed to students Feb. 13 Central forms will be handed to students Feb. 15 Pre-enrollment forms for 07-08 9 th graders

48. Sample Enrollment Form Bartlesville Mid-High Course Selection 9 th Grade 2007-08__________________________/______________________________/______ (Last Name) (First) (M.I.) LANGUAGE ARTS BUSINESS EDUCATION 4301 English 9 Grammar & Composition 4303 English 9 Gram & Comp Pre-AP 5026 Competitive Debate 4111 Journalism I 4301 Business Computer Applications 4301 Business Dynamics 4301 Entrepreneurship 4301 Personal Keyboarding 4151 Media Study and Production I,II 4301 Word Processing 4240 Yearbook I,II 4301 Note Taking & Study Skills 4242 Literacy Plus MATHEMATICS FINE ARTS 4458 Pre-Algebra 4411 Algebra I 4521 Geometry Honors 2811 Art I 2931 Band 2951 Treble Chorus TAR

49. Complete the enrollment form  1 English class  1 math class  1 science class  1 Oklahoma history class Check the following required courses: and

50.  Foreign Language  Family and Consumer Science  Physical Education (& athletics)  Business  Art  Music  Speech and Drama  Social Studies then check from among the listed elective courses:

51. The Enrollment Process 1.Listen to information presented by Mid-High Counselors 2.Students take forms home and discuss options with parents 3.Students return forms to Middle School teachers/counselors

52. Madison forms will be handed to students Feb. 13 and are due back at Madison Feb. 16 Central forms will be handed to students Feb. 15 and are due back at Central Feb. 22 Pre-enrollment forms for 07-08 9 th graders

53. The Enrollment Process 1.Listen to information presented by Mid-High Counselors 2.Students take forms home and discuss options with parents 3.Students return forms to Middle School teachers/counselors 4.Students and parents discuss pre-enrollment with Mid-High counselors by appointment

54. Mrs Fouts: A-F Mrs. Reed: G-O Mrs. Gaut: P-Z Students are divided by alphabet among the Mid-High counselors Enrollment for Middle Schools by appointment: Madison: Feb. 26 through March 2 Central: March 5 through March 9

55. Next August’s enrollment times will be announced in the newspaper www.bps-ok.org/midhigh and on the Mid- High web page at

56. Reminder: Students will not be allowed to complete registration for 10 th grade at the end of summer if they have not received required immunizations. Each school’s registrar can answer questions about required immunizations.

57. For more enrollment information visit www.bps-ok.org/midhigh

58. May your student have great freshman and sophomore years here!