Welcome

1. Welcome Class of 2017 Parent Meeting

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

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSClass of 2017 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/Geography, US History/ Geography, 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 • Senior Year: 2 Core Classes -- English 12 and Senior Math • 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,10th, and 11th grade core class requirements met? • Many, many opportunities for BC elective courses that match your career interest • Job shadowing opportunities

5. BC Class Opportunities • Advanced Sciences –Physiology and Advanced Biology • Fine Arts – General, Intermediate, Advanced and Studio Art, Band • Industrial Technology-Wood Tech, Metal Tech, Construction Tech, Intro to Engineering • Business – Accounting, Computer Basics and Applications • Family and Consumer Science-Child Development, Foods, and Independent Living • World Language – Spanish I-IV • PE/Health – PE 2 and Advanced Health • English Elective - Journalism • Social Study Electives – Current Issues, 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? Contact 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 and TV-5 Best and Brightest

8. Important Dates • Planning Guide Checklist • Senior Newsletter – Sent home early September • SAT/ACT Registration Deadlines • Ordering Cap & Gowns, Announcements, etc.

9. Michigan Merit Exam • New State Assessment • April 12, 13, 14 and/or 15 • 3 Components: SAT; ACT WorkKeys; and M-Step • Required for graduation • PSAT – All 11th grade students took on October 15 • Study materials available in Career Center or visit www.collegeboard.org, www.act.org/workkeys/practice and www.khanacademy.org

10. Transcripts • Parchment Transcript Service • Requesting transcripts electronically • Students create their own account at: www.parchment.com • Currently a free service (for most transcripts)

11. Financial Aid • FAFSA form due March 1, 2017 • Financing Your Education at BCHS – Early February (usually second Thursday at 6:00) • February 11 at 6:00pm • Other Locations in Midland County • www.fasfa.gov vs. www.fafsa.com • College Goal at Delta • College and University Assistance

12. Scholarships • Many, many scholarship opportunities • Posted throughout the Building, Announcements, BC Website • Deadlines – Apply Early and Often • Scholarship Scams

13. College Athletic EligibilityNCAA or NAIA • Students must apply to NCAA pr 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

14. Off-Campus Opportunities • Minimum 2.0 GPA or test scores…depends on program • Criteria for dual enrollment • Excellent attendance • No disciplinary issues • Provide own transportation • Permission Slip and Contract • GRADING: With the exception of Co-op, off campus programs earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA

15. 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

16. Off-Campus Programs • Shared Time (see application for course options) • Dual Enrollment • Online Classes (not truly off-campus) • 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

17. Education Exploration • Offered at Freeland High School • Opportunity to learn about a career as a teacher • Classroom practicum • 5th and 6th Hours Daily at Freeland High School and Bullock Creek Schools

18. Dual Enrollment • Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school • Criteria for eligibility…uses ACT Practice Test, 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 $609/class – 2015-16 amount; transportation/books responsibility of student • Dual enrollment classes earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA

19. Online Opportunities • Courses not offered at Bullock Creek High School • Dependent upon availability to fit into a student’s schedule • May require out of school time to meet course requirements • Application required and must be submitted by February 15

20. Work Based Learning • Cooperative Education Program - 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 – February 11 • Packet of information/handbook available from Mrs. Flaminio • 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 class standing

21. Lancer Lounge • SAT/ACT Information • College Information • On-site visitations by recruiters - colleges, technical schools, military • Contact admissions office for college visits • Scholarship applications • Transcript requests - Parchment • KeyTrain Online

22. Career Cruising • Web-based • www.careercruising.com • User Name: bchs • Password: lancer

23. Job Shadowing Opportunities • Complete the application • Students research their career using Career Cruising • Job Shadowing placements are arranged by Midland County ESA • This is a school-related program – school-related absence • Coordinator – Kristen Sanborn, ksanborn@mcesa.k12.mi.us

24. Employment • Cover Letters • Resumes • Applications • Interviewing Skills • Ready, Set, Get Hired

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

26. Next Steps • February 8 – Meet with Class of 2017 students • Watch for blue Schedule Request Sheet that needs to be signed • February 11 – Signed Request Sheets due to Counseling Center • February 15 – All Off-Campus Applications and Permission Slips Due • February 16 – Input Schedule into computer

27. QUESTIONS? • Deana Bickel– 631.2418 ext. 1533 • bickeld@bcreek.org • Jennifer Brown – 631.2418 ext. 1507 • brownj@bcreek.org • Mary Ann Flaminio – 631.2418 ext. 1534 • flaminiom@bcreek.org • Don Johnson – 859.3651 • djohnson@mcesa.k12.mi.us