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Coming to BHS

Learn about graduation requirements, diploma options, scheduling tips for 9th grade, and career academies at BHS. Plan your future success today!

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Coming to BHS

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  1. Coming to BHS Class of 2021

  2. Objectives for Tonight’s Session • Review Graduation Requirements • Prepare for 9th grade scheduling

  3. Our Goal at BHS: Our goal is that every student graduates …AND is prepared to continue to post-secondary training OR has the skills/certifications needed to obtain a high-paying job upon graduation

  4. What is required to graduate? • Take specific courses • Earn specific industry certifications* • Earn at least 23.0 course credits • Pass 3 EOC exams

  5. Two diploma options • Jump Start TOPS Tech Career diploma: 2 year college, technical/trade school, military, or employment • TOPS University diploma: 4 year college/university • Everyone takes similar courses in 9th and 10th grade • At the end of 10th grade, students will select a diploma option which will determine 11thand 12th grade courses

  6. Jump Start TOPS Tech Career Diploma • Prepares students for community college, trade/technical school, military, or employment • Focus is on getting career ready with specific skills/training • Requires certain electives and certificationcourses • Students WILL NOT GRADUATE without earning the REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS for the chosen career area • 23.0 credits: 4 English, 4 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social Studies, 2 Health/PE, & 9 career electives

  7. TOPS University Diploma • Prepares students for 4 year college/university • Focus is on completing rigorous academic courses • 24.0 credits: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Languages, 1 Art, 2 Health/PE, and 3 electives

  8. Scheduling for Freshman year! • We are not scheduling today, but you can start planning for next year’s courses today • Initial schedule selections will be made on Transition Day (April 13th). Students will work with us to complete their Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) on that day • The counselors will come to BMS on April 24th-25th to sit individually with your child and schedule his/her courses for 9th grade

  9. Typical Freshman Schedule • English I • Algebra I *Students currently taking Algebra I will take Geometry next year • Physical Science • World Geography • PE (or Sports Conditioning for BHS athletes, Cheer, or Dance team) • Career Awareness • IBCA or other Elective

  10. Scheduling Variations • We consider each student’s prior grades and test scores, as well as teacher input, to place students in the courses we feel he/she will be most successful • For example, students advanced in math and science may be placed in Biology Honors instead of Physical Science • In another example, a student needing extra support in English may be placed in a Reading elective to help strengthen their skills

  11. Honors courses • Honors classes move faster and go more in-depth than standard classes. Be sure you are ready and willing to handle the extra work and effort that will be required. Ability + Effort = Success • Honors classes are on a 10 point grading scale • Prepare students for advanced level courses in the future, such as AP and dual enrollment • We encourage you to take the most rigorous level course you can handle. Taking honors/AP classes has been linked to higher ACT scores

  12. Freshman Electives • Most freshmen will take PE, Career Awareness, and IBCA or another career elective • Dance team, Cheer, and Sports Conditioning can be taken in place of PE for students participating on a BHS team • Students do not typically take a foreign language in 9th grade. Most students will begin foreign language in 10th or 11th grade if they are on the TOPS University track

  13. BHS Career Academies • Our electives are grouped into 4 academies: Health & Human Services, Craft Construction Trades, Business/Information Technology, and STEM • For now, choose a career academy that interests you. All 9th graders will schedule similar core courses, but your academy interest will help determine your elective options

  14. CRAFT CONSTRUCTION • First Responder* • NCCER Core (Workplace Safety) • Carpentry/ Electrical/ Welding STEM • Intro to Engineering * • Principles of Engineering • AP Computer Science HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: • First Responder* • Nutrition & Food • Health Science • Home Ec BUSINESS/ INFO TECHNOLOGY • IBCA or BCA* • Principles of Business* • Entrepreneurship • Digital Media ***The following courses are considered universal and fit in all Academies: IBCA, BCA, Speech, Principles of Business, Personal Finance, & First Responder Other electives include: Band, Talented Art, and Fine Arts Survey

  15. Questions?

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