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BEHS College Ready Night, March 4, 2013 College Training During High School

BEHS College Ready Night, March 4, 2013 College Training During High School. Earning Industry Certifications and College Credit at Box Elder High School Annette Whitaker, BEHS Counseling and Guidance. Welcome!. No worries about taking notes and remembering all of these details! 

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BEHS College Ready Night, March 4, 2013 College Training During High School

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  1. BEHS College Ready Night, March 4, 2013College Training During High School Earning Industry Certifications and College Credit at Box Elder High School Annette Whitaker, BEHS Counseling and Guidance

  2. Welcome! • No worries about taking notes and remembering all of these details!  • A link to this PowerPoint will be posted on http://www.behs.besd.net/ Make an appointment with your school counselor to make your own personal 4 year plan.

  3. Post High School Training Options

  4. High School Options Overview Career Now Ready for Work After High School College Ready College Preparation Advanced Placement (AP) Classes Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Classes Early College On-Campus Programs at USU and WSU • High School Pathways Completion • BEHS Internships • Industry Certifications through BATC • Apprenticeships

  5. Saving $$$$ and Saving TimeNo Tuition Costs for High School Students Career Now Industry Certifications College Ready Tuition Expenses College Tuition @ $300/1 Semester Hour Typical CE Class = 3 Semester Hours 3 x $300 = $900/Class Opportunity for 25+ Semester Hours at BEHS 25 x $300 = $7500 • BATC Training $1.70/Hour • Short-Term Training • Nurses Aid $572 • Long-Term Training • Welding $2397 -1410 Hours • Cosmetology $3400 - 2000 Hours

  6. Career Ready Now Earning Industry Certifications and Work Experience While in High School

  7. BESD Career Pathways • Completion of designated related Career and Technical Education (CTE) Classes • Skills Certification Certificates for Resumes and Employers • Pathway Completers are Honored at our Seniors Honors and Awards Night Grades 9-12 Pathway Completion Checklists in Career Training Areas Advisement Provided By CTE Teachers and School Counselors The Pathways Regional Coordinator, Mrs. Jeanne Johnson, Verifies Completion

  8. BEHS Internships • Register for Critical Workplace Skills and Work Based Learning Courses • Generally a 2-Period Block During 1 Trimester • You Must Provide Your Own Transportation • Jesse Roberts (Internship Teacher) will assist you in finding the placement. Seniors 2.5 GPA No Unsatisfactory Citizenship Completion of Related Coursework Required Application and Approval Through Mr. Jesse Roberts

  9. Industry Certifications • Juniors and Seniors • Show Progress in Related Pathways • Application and Parent Consent • Good Standing at BEHS • Must follow BATC Policies • After High School Transition Requirements: 17 ACT Score or Basic Skills Placement Tests • Must work with BATC teachers directly for progress reports, grading, and attendance issues Bridgerland Applied College Brigham City (BBCC) and Logan (BATC) No Tuition Costs Must Pay for Fees and Tools (amount varies) Strongly Recommend Summer Enrollment Begin After 10th Grade Enroll 3-6 Periods Per Trimester Grades 11-12 Bus Available for Logan You will need your own transportation for Brigham City

  10. BATC Program Information Info on Certifications High School Offerings BATC Completion Scholarship Programs BATC/USU Applied Associate’s Degree • http://batc.edu/

  11. BATC Contacts Pam Tew, Student Relations 435-750-3263 ppew.@batc.edu Heather Murphy, High School Secretary 435-750-3189 hmurphy@batc.edu

  12. Apprenticeships • On-The-Job Training • Structured Pay Raises and Training Programs • Related BATC Course Work • You and your employer register for the National Apprenticeship Program at the Department of Workforce Services • Work with Jesse Roberts to receive High School Credit if you apprentice during the school day • http://www.doleta.gov/oa/

  13. College Ready Earning College Credit While in High School

  14. Advanced Placement (AP) Classes Most prestigious and rigorous high school course work Grades 10-12 Study Skills and Work Ethic are Critical GPA may be used if enrollment becomes limited. Must pass the National AP Tests to earn college credit. Your university choice and choice of major determine if and how the credit is used.

  15. AP Advice: Why Take an AP Class? • More knowledge before college • Rigorous (3 trimester) preparation is the most important aspect of AP Courses. • Expect increased reading, writing, and nightly study • If your university awards you credit for your AP Testing results, it is an added bonus. • Students in AP Classes are serious about learning and very competitive academically. • AP Classes look great on college resumes. More Info: http://www.collegeboard.org/

  16. Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Classes • Juniors and Seniors • 3.0 GPA Required • You begin your official college transcript • USU Application and $40 Application Fee are due May 15 (One Time Fee) • USU $5/Semester hour class fees are due at the beginning of each class • You must pay for your own textbooks • Yearly Parental Consent Forms returned to Marsha Sparks (Librarian) • Maintain 2.0 GPA USU GPA • Watch USU drop deadlines • CE Classes cannot be repeated

  17. Comparisons: AP and CEMost Students Mix and Match Advanced Placement Concurrent Enrollment 1-2 Tri Classes – Survey Course Credit for the Course (not just the test) Credit transfers to other colleges Your college major will determine how the credit will be applied. Letter Grades on both HS and College Transcripts are the same • 2-3 Tri Classes – In-Depth • National exam to earn college credit • Your college and your major will determine if your credit will be accepted • College credit is posted as a ‘P’ Pass on your college transcript (not a letter grade) • Letter Grade on the HS transcript only

  18. Advisement from USU Advisors is Critical! • http://concurrent.usu.edu • Melissa Thomas, USU CE Advisor • Melissa.thomas@usu.edu • 435-919-1248

  19. USU General Education Planning Guide • Pick one choice in each category. • Communications Literacy (CL1 and CL2) 6 Credits • CL1 USU English 1010 3 Credits • AP English Literature 3+ • ACT English Score 29+ • CL2 USU English 2010 (Not Available)Not available @BEHS • Quantitative Literacy 3-4 Credits • USU Math 1050 College Algebra 4 credits • AP Calculus Test Score 3+ • Breadth American Institutions 3 Credits USU 1300 US Institutions 3 Credits • AP US Govt and Politics Test Score 3+ • AP US History Test Score 3+ • Breadth Creative Arts 3 Credits • USU Music 1010 Introduction to Music 3 credits • USU Theater 1013 Understanding Theater 3 credits • AP Music Theory Score 3+ • AP Studio Art Portfolio Score 3+ • Breadth Humanities 3 Credits • USU 1320 Civilization: Humanities 3 Credits • AP English Literature Test Score 3+ • AP World History Test Score 3+ • Breadth Life Sciences 3 Credits • *USU PSC 1800 Intro to Horticulture 3 Credits • *USU Biology 1010 Biology and the Citizen 3 Credits • *Not accepted as high school biology or high school core science credit, but will be accepted for the 3rd additional high school science credit • AP Biology Test Score 3+ • Breadth Physical Sciences 3 Credits • *USU 1360 Integrated Physical Science 3 Credits • AP Chemistry Test Score3+ • AP Physics Test Score3+ • Breadth Social Sciences 3 Credits • USU FCHD 1500 Human Development 3 Credits • AP Govt and Politics: Comparative Test Score 3+

  20. Early College Programs • Apply for Admissions • A minimum of 3.0+ GPA and ACT 18+ is recommended • Students must provide their own transportation • Great option for students who are highly focused and ready to leave high school early • Federal Financial Aid is not available to students who are still in high school. USU BC CE Courses are available at USU BC with no tuition cost. USU Logan Regular Tuition WSU Regular Tuition (Some Early College Scholar ships are available.

  21. BEHS Website Resources • PCCR (SEOP) Guidebook http://www.behs.besd.net/courseofferings/SEOP_GUIDE_BOOK.pdf • Course Descriptions Book http://www.behs.besd.net/courseofferings/2012-2013.pdf • http://www.behs.besd.net/ • Updates Finalized for 2013-2014 Registration Mid-March, 2013

  22. Disclaimers:  • BEHS cannot guarantee BATC and USU program offerings. BATC and USU manage curriculum requirements, attendance, and grading procedures. • Always, Always, Always Make Continued Contact with BATC and USU Designated Staff for program advisement and academic assistance. • BATC Health Science Classes have very strict attendance requirements for certification. If illnesses or extenuating circumstances impact attendance, contact the BATC teacher directly.

  23. BEHS Counseling and Guidance Staff435-734-4840 • A-D Students: Megan Mueller megan.mueller@besd.net • E-D Students: Margo Miles margo.miles@besd.net • K-Q Students: Annette Whitaker annette.whitaker@besd.net • R-Z Students: Dave Smith dave.smith@besd.net • Clerk: Pat Limas pat.limas@besd.net • Put Box Elder in the subject line and body of the email to clear our spam mail

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