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Benson High School Magnet

Benson High School Magnet. School Counselors. Mrs. Brown – E, Q, R – Director Ms. Carper – F, G, S – Records Mr. Emmer – A, B, T, U, V – Career Mr. Ferree – K, L, M, N, O Mrs. Stichler – C, D, W, X, Y, Z – Pers./Soc. Mrs. Toney – H, I, J, P - Academic.

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Benson High School Magnet

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  1. Benson High School Magnet

  2. School Counselors • Mrs. Brown – E, Q, R – Director • Ms. Carper – F, G, S – Records • Mr. Emmer – A, B, T, U, V – Career • Mr. Ferree – K, L, M, N, O • Mrs. Stichler – C, D, W, X, Y, Z – Pers./Soc. • Mrs. Toney – H, I, J, P - Academic

  3. Success at Benson High School Magnet • Be in class and be on time. • Pass courses (at least a D) to earn credit. You must earn 49 credits to graduate. • Participate in class, take notes, complete homework, and study.

  4. A day / B day • Each class meets every other day for 90 minutes. • You will have 4 classes plus homeroom each day, which means you will have 8 classes each semester each worth 1 credit (8 credits per semester = 16 credits per year).

  5. Graduation Requirements • English 8 credits • Social Studies 7 credits • Math 6 credits • Science 6 credits • PE/ROTC 4 credits • Human Growth 1 credit • Electives 17 credits • Total 49 credits

  6. Graduation Requirements

  7. College Admission Requirements(beyond Benson graduation requirements) • World Language • Spanish • French • Math (Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4, 1 Additional Year) • Science (Physical Science 1-2, Biology 1-2, Chemistry 1-2 or Physics 1-2)

  8. NCAA Requirements • Successful completion of core courses • Minimum GPA • Minimum ACT/SAT score

  9. What is GPA?What is Class Rank?

  10. Typical Freshman Schedule *Enhanced Reading– Required Elective if Recommended **Include Band, ROTC, or Choir if you plan to be involved in these groups. ***Two years of Spanish or French are required for college admission.

  11. Honors Classes • Benefits • Increase academic challenge • Increase GPA/Class Rank • Increase future opportunities • Challenges • Teacher expectation and pacing • Time commitment • One year obligation • Eligibility • Teacher recommendation • Middle School Grades • Test Scores

  12. Choosing Electives • Concert band and/or P.E./ROTC? • Do you have to take P.E./ROTC in 9th grade? • If you plan to attend a 4 year college after high school and you are not recommended for Academic Literacy class, consider world language as one of your electives. • Choose electives that match your career interests if possible. Check the on-line course guide for future electives and prerequisites.

  13. http://www.ops.org/high/benson • Click Course Guide

  14. Athletics at Benson Spring Track and Field Soccer Tennis Boys’ Golf Baseball • Fall • Football • Volleyball • Cross Country • Girls’ Golf • Softball • Winter • Basketball • Wrestling • Swimming

  15. OPS Academic Eligibility • Only practice, no play…. • For one full quarter if student has 1 or more F’s on quarter report card • Academic Coaching (required tutoring)…. • For one full quarter if student has 1 or more F’s on quarter report card • Previous Quarter GPA is below 2.0 – 8th Grade Q4 term GPA will be used for Q1 of 9th grade

  16. Activities at Benson Culinary Club Yearbook Dance Team DECA (Marketing) Drama Club ESL Club Future Business Leaders of America Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Academic Decathlon • African American Club • Art Club • B Green Club • Benson High Gazette • Allies • Cheerleading • Chess Club • Close Up

  17. Activities at Benson Student Government Thrive (Asian Leadership Club) Vex Robotics World Languages Club • Just Friends Club • Key Club • Latino Leaders • Math Club • National Honor Society • Poetry Club • Science Club • Skateboarding Club • Strategy Game Club

  18. Summer Launch • June 2-20 - 7:30-11:30 a.m. Meet some of your classmates Read some inspirational stories Take some fieldtrips

  19. Completing Registration Sheets *Enhanced Reading– Required Elective if Recommended **Include Band, ROTC, or Choir if you plan to be involved in these groups. ***Two years of Spanish or French are required for college admission.

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