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9 th Grade Student Meeting For 2014-15 Sophomores

Welcome to Berea-Midpark High School Home of the Titans. 9 th Grade Student Meeting For 2014-15 Sophomores. Berea – Midpark High School Class of 2018. Berea-Midpark High School Administrators. Principal Mr. Ruggiero

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9 th Grade Student Meeting For 2014-15 Sophomores

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  1. Welcome to Berea-Midpark High School Home of the Titans 9th Grade Student Meeting For 2014-15 Sophomores Berea – Midpark High School Class of 2018

  2. Berea-Midpark High School Administrators Principal Mr. Ruggiero Asst. Principals Mr. Mucha Mr. Rhamy Mr. Riccio Mr. Soos Athletic Director Mr. Cistolo

  3. Berea-Midpark High School Guidance Counselors Last NamesCounselors A-E Mr. Schuff F-L Ms. Kolis M-R Dr. Ruebensaal S-Z Mrs. Wolf College & Career Mrs. Kelley

  4. Welcome Middleburg Heights Junior High Studentsto Berea-Midpark High School Class of 2018 The goals for this presentation are: To explain the high school scheduling process. To help you understand the requirements for graduation and the minimum core for colleges. To give you a basic understanding of Berea-Midpark High School.

  5. 2013-2014 BEREA-MIDPARK Bell Schedule

  6. Typical Semester Schedule

  7. 2014-2015 Course Registration Guide Berea-Midpark High School

  8. Important Items: • Read your Registration Booklet carefully ! • Use the Table of Contents at the front of the book to help you find necessary information. • Read the important information on p. 4-19 • Course descriptions by department start on page 20. • Pages 70 – 72 list all of the courses offered at BMHS. • This PowerPoint and the registration guide are all on the BCSD/BMHS website under Guidance.

  9. CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION It should be noted that the minimum requirements for a high school diploma do not necessarily meet the entrance requirements for post high school education. The following are the Ohio Board of Regents recommendations of college preparatory programs for unconditional acceptance at Ohio private and public colleges and universities: 4 units of English, with emphasis on composition 4 units of Mathematics (beginning with Algebra 1) 3 units of Social Studies 3 units of Science 2 units of World Language (same language) 1 unit of Fine Arts

  10. ATHLETIC AND INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY ELIGIBILITY Participants in interscholastic sports and activities must enroll in andpass a minimum of 2.5 credits per semester (excluding .25 volunteer credit) and have a 1.5 or higher grade point average in the 9 weeks grading period preceding the sport to be eligible to compete. Students who do not pass 2.5 credits are ineligible for the entire next grading period. If the age of 19 is attained on or after August 1, the athlete is eligible to participate through the school year. An athlete has only eight semesters of eligibility, counting ninth grade, regardless of whether he/she has participated in athletics. Summer school credits do not pertain to athletic eligibility.

  11. Honors Diploma • Earn four units of English • Earn four units of mathematics, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and another higher level math course. • Earn four units of science, including physics and chemistry. • Earn four units of social studies. • Earn three units of one world language or two units each of two world languages. • Earn one unit of fine arts. • Maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, through the first semester of the senior year. • Obtain a composite score of 27 on the American College Test (ACT) or a total score of 1210 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on critical reading and math.

  12. Honors or Regular Classes? • Each honors class requires at least ½ hour per night of homework. • They also require extensive critical thinking skills. • A teacher recommendation is required to enroll in any Honors class. • Meet with your current counselor or teacher to determine how many Honors classes are appropriate. • There is often summer reading for Honors courses.

  13. During Scheduling Time10 graders will select: • Electives: • -3, -4 -5 codes • Computer • Music • Art • Family & ConsumerScience • Phys. Ed. Electives • World Languages • P.L.T.W. • AVID Required Classes: English Math Science Social Studies Sophomores considering attending POLARIS junior and senior years should consider the following: 1. Polaris students receive .50 credit computer. 2. Polaris students will take 3 classes at the high school their junior and senior year. 3. Sophomores should complete the following classes in order to attend Polaris: Health, two .25 PE Credits, World Language requirements if college bound, and the financial literacy requirement.

  14. YOUR COURSE SELECTION SHEET: • Both first semester and second semester are listed. • Teachers will recommend an English, Math, Science, and Social Studies class. These classes meet semester 1 and semester 2. • Choose your electives from the back and transfer your top choices to the front. Circle 4 extra electives on the back that you did not put on the front for your "dream schedule." • Most electives are semester classes but some meet all year like Music and World Languages. • This is your Dream Schedule. Scheduling conflicts and other variables may prevent a sophomore from receiving the exact schedule requested.Remember there are 2 more years!

  15. Other Reminders • Your course request sheet is due on January27. Have your parents sign it and turn it in to your course enrichment teacher. • Parochial students should return all the appropriate enrollment forms and the course request sheets to Mrs. Lippy, Berea-Midpark Records Secretary. Please schedule an appointment with her by calling 216-898-8900 Ext. 5410. • This PowerPoint and the registration guide are all on the BCSD/BMHS website under Guidance.

  16. GET INVOLVED! Students who are involved in an activity are more likely to enjoy their time in school. Also, research shows that students who are involved have higher grades.

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