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Freshmen Orientation 2010-2011

Freshmen Orientation 2010-2011. Barren County High School. Welcome Mr. Hale, BCHS Principal Mrs. Prunty, Trojan Academy Principal. Fresh Start Program Mrs. Allen, Guidance Counselor. *Transition Concerns *Attendance, grades, discipline, team approach *Four Teams

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Freshmen Orientation 2010-2011

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  1. Freshmen Orientation2010-2011 Barren County High School

  2. WelcomeMr. Hale, BCHS PrincipalMrs. Prunty, Trojan Academy Principal

  3. Fresh Start Program Mrs. Allen, Guidance Counselor *Transition Concerns *Attendance, grades, discipline, team approach *Four Teams *Core classes of English, Algebra, Integrated Science, and Health/PE/Careers/Lifeskills *Advisory Time *Two electives *Different Schedule

  4. Registration • Turn in registration forms to homeroom teacher by Friday, January 22 • English, Algebra, and Science • To ensure best education possible, students will be placed into these classes based upon test results and teacher recommendation • Students will be able to move up to honors if they choose

  5. Registration • Electives • Year long – classes meet every day for 45 minutes • Block – meet for one semester for 90 minutes • Select top two choices • Provide alternate selections at the bottom

  6. Credits **One class = one credit *5 credits = Sophomore *12 credits = Junior *18 credits = Senior *26 credits and 8 semesters to graduate **Freshmen can earn 7 credits **Sophomores – Seniors earn 8 credits each year

  7. Things to Consider • Commonwealth Diploma • Requires 4 Advanced Placement classes and testing in 3 • Possible college credit • Must take foreign language each year of high school • Designate at top of registration sheet • Offer AP World Civilization, AP American History, AP English Language, AP Chemistry, AP English Literature, AP Spanish, AP French, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Statistics

  8. Things to Consider • Dual Credit – Senior Year • Receive college credit and high school credit • At BCHS or at WKU, taken during the school day • Cost is at a discounted price • Offering Intro to Speech, Intro to Ed, Psychology 100, Math 110, Math 116, Chemistry 105/106, Sociology

  9. Things to Consider • Barren County Area Technical Center • 31 courses that transfer to KCTCS • KEES – Scholarship money • Money is based upon grades for freshmen – senior year • Money can be used for in-state tuition • Better grades = more money

  10. Communication • www.barren.kyschools.us Trojan Academy – Counselor • Counselor Newsletter • WCLU Radio • Morning Announcements • Email • Bulletin Boards • Progress Reports • Parent-Teacher Conferences

  11. Questions???? • Amy.allen@barren.kyschools.us • Trojan Academy 629-5505

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