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Class of 2019 Graduation Requirements and Future Planning Guide

Learn about the graduation requirements for the Class of 2019 and how to plan for your future, including course options, electives, honors, and opportunities for off-campus programs. Get information on NCAA/NAIA eligibility, college advising, and Midland County CTE programs.

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Class of 2019 Graduation Requirements and Future Planning Guide

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  1. Welcome Class of 2019 Parent Meeting

  2. Introductions John Bonello – College Advisor Jennifer Brown – Counselor Lynette Copus – Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Flaminio – Co-op Coor and Early College Advisor Todd Gorsuch – Principal Jason Long - Counselor Don Johnson – Midland County CTE Coordinator Dennis Tomko – Assistant Principal

  3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSClass of 2019 English – 4 Credits – English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12 Math – 4 Credits – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Math/Math Related Class Senior Year Science – 3 Credits – Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Social Studies – 3 Credits – World History, US History, Government (Civics), and Economics Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts – 1 Credit World Language – 2 Credits Health - .5 Credit Physical Education - .5 Credit On-Line Experience – Integrated **21 CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE**

  4. Planning for Your Future • Junior Year: 4 Core Classes -- English 11, Government, Economics, Physics, and Math (Algebra 2/Trig) • Have you taken PE, Health, and a credit of Visual, Performing and Applied Arts? • Have you completed your World Language requirement? • Are all of your 9th and 10th grade core class requirements met? • Many opportunities for BC elective courses that match your career interest • Job shadowing opportunities

  5. BC Class Opportunities • Advanced Sciences and Math –Physiology and Advanced Biology (AP), Trig/Pre Calc, and Calculus (AP) • Fine Arts – General, Intermediate, Advanced Art, Band • Industrial Technology-Wood Tech, Metal Tech, Construction Tech, Intro to Engineering (Level 1 and 2), Woodworking • Business – Accounting, Computer Basics and Applications • Family and Consumer Science-Educational Careers, Child Development, and Foods I and II • World Language – Spanish I-IV • PE/Health – PE 2, Low-Impact PE • English Electives - Journalism • Social Studies Electives –Sociology, and Psychology

  6. Personal Curriculum • Opportunity provided by the State of Michigan to alter the Michigan Merit Curriculum and Bullock Creek graduation requirements • Individual for each student • Requested by Parent • Questions? See Counseling

  7. Valedictorian & Salutatorian Honors • 1 Valedictorian and 1 Salutatorian per graduating class • In the event that there are ties based on GPA (formula of GPA combined with state approved assessment-SAT) will be used • Formula determines Graduation Speakers, Tri-Valley All Academic, and TV-5 Best and Brightest • Top 10% Honors

  8. Michigan Merit Exam • State Assessment • Early April 2018 • 3 Components: SAT; ACT WorkKeys; and M-Step • Requirement for graduation • PSAT 10 – Given to all sophomores April 11 • Study materials available in Lancer Lounge or visit www.collegeboard.org, www.act.org/workkeys/practice, and www.khanacademy.org

  9. Athletic EligibilityNCAA and NAIA • Students must apply to NCAA or NAIA Clearinghouse to determine if they are academically eligible to participate in college sports • Recommendation to apply on line during spring of junior year • www.eligibilitycenter.org or www.playnaia.org/eligibility-center

  10. College Advisor • College Application Month • Financial Aid • Decision Day • Individual Meetings with Students/Parents

  11. Off-Campus Programs • Career & Technical Education CTE (see application for course options) • Dual Enrollment • Work-Based Learning/Co-op • Bullock Creek Early College Program • REQUIREMENTS: • Application and Permission Slip • Minimum 2.0 GPA and good attendance • Prerequisites may be needed • Criteria for dual enrollment • Provide own transportation • GRADING: With the exception of Co-op, off campus programs earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA, unless otherwise declared in writing

  12. Midland County CTE Programs • Don Johnson, Midland County ESA • Classes offered at Midland Public Schools, Coleman High School, Meridian High School and Delta • Based on availability and meeting scheduling needs

  13. CTE at BCHS • Construction Trades • Educational Careers • Woodworking *Application needed for these programs

  14. Dual Enrollment • Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school • Criteria for eligibility…uses PSAT, ACT or SAT Scores along with grades and attendance • Classes offered at Delta, SVSU, CMU, Northwood, Davenport, and Mid-Michigan Community College, and beyond • Tuition covered up to $632/class (2016-17 amount); transportation responsibility of student • Dual enrollment classes earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA, unless otherwise declared in writing

  15. Online Opportunities • Dependent upon availability to fit into a student’s schedule • May require out of school time to meet course requirements • Application required and due by 2/10

  16. Work Based Learning • Senior Program • Must have a specific number of credits (17) entering senior year • Create a Portfolio – Cover Letter, Resume, Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, Certificates, Awards • Complete an application • Packet of information/handbook available • This is a pass/fail program. Credit (CR) is received towards graduation if successfully completed. Students WILL NOT receive a letter grade, which may affect their class standing

  17. Work Permits • 14, 15, 16, 17 year olds need one • Available in the Career Center • Summer vacation – see Main Office

  18. Bullock Creek Early College Program • Program that allows you to earn both high school and college credit (different from dual enrollment opportunity) • All college classes must be taken through Delta • Defer your diploma for one year and take a 5th year of high school (all 5th year classes at Delta) • Opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits at the end of your 5th year • Application process and requirements for admittance will be covered at Parent and Student Informational Meeting – following this meeting

  19. Next Steps • February 6 – Met with Class of 2019 students • Watch for blue Schedule Request Sheet that needs to be signed • February 10 – Signed Request Sheets due to Counseling Center • February 10 – All Off-Campus Applications and Permission Slips Due • February 22 – Input Schedule into computer

  20. QUESTIONS? Jennifer Brown – 631.2418 ext. 1507 brownj@bcreek.org Mary Ann Flaminio – 631.2418 ext. 1534 flaminiom@bcreek.org Jason Long – 631.2418 ext. 1533 longj@bcreek.org Don Johnson – 631.5202 djohnson@midlandesa.org

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