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Mid-High Course Selection

Where the Dream Begins !. Mid-High Course Selection. Class of 2017 Class of 2018. January 2014. Mission Statement. Bartlesville Mid-High School will challenge and prepare students for a lifetime of success through academics, citizenship, and leadership. Counselors Kathi Wilson A-F

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Mid-High Course Selection

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  1. Where the Dream Begins! Mid-High Course Selection Class of 2017 Class of 2018 January 2014

  2. Mission Statement Bartlesville Mid-High School will challenge and prepare students for a lifetime of success through academics, citizenship, and leadership.

  3. Counselors Kathi Wilson A-F Andrea Jacobs G-O Ron Osborn P-Z Administration Jason Langham Principal Eliot Smith Assistant Principal (Class of 2018) Jennifer Stahl: Assistant Principal (Class of 2017 People to know

  4. GraduationWhat do you need to graduate? • 23 Credits • Students should earn at least 6 credits each year for four years • Must earn 2 credits to be a Sophomore • Must earn 8 credits to be a Junior

  5. Graduation Requirements • 4 of 7 End of Instruction tests (EOI’s) • Algebra I and English II are required • Must pass at least 2 of the following: • Algebra II • Geometry • Biology I • U.S. History • English III • Financial Literacy (must be proficient in all 14 competencies)

  6. Senate Bill 982“ACE Legislation” Students must be enrolled in a “college preparatory curriculum UNLESS The parent/legal guardian signs a letter allowing you to enroll in the “state high school graduation requirements”

  7. Compare Course Requirements College Prep/Work Ready State Graduation College Prep/Work Ready 4 English 3 Lab Science/Biology 3 Math 3 History 10 Electives 23 Credits Total • 4 English • 3 Lab Science/Biology • 3 Math • 3 History • 7 Electives • 2 Foreign Language or 2 Computer Technology • 1 additional core 23 Credits Total Students planning to attend college out of state or participate in NCAA athletics should choose the foreign language option.

  8. Earning Graduation Credits Fine Arts Requirement May be met by inclusion • Pass a 1 semester class to earn ½ unit of credit • Pass both semesters will earn 1 unit of credit Must earn 2 credits to pass To 10th grade Must earn 8 credits to pass To 11th

  9. “Blue Books” Each student will receive a blue book You should refer to the blue book before making course selections Contains course descriptions and prerequisites for courses Classes are listed by department Course length (semester/full year) College Options Business Computer Applications * Course Number: 2127 Semesters: 1 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding This course is an introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations and the presentations and the integration of……. sample

  10. What classes should I select? • Transcript/Graduation Checklist • Course Selection Worksheet • Blue Book • Teacher Recommendations Choose your classes wisely! Schedule changes can only be made within the first 10 days of each semester.

  11. Take time and THINK about your selections. • Consider these: • Prerequisites • Students can mix Honors* (or Pre-AP) with “traditional” classes • College Admission requirements • Tri-County Technology Center • Oklahoma’s Promise Requirements • NCAA and NAIA eligibility

  12. Ace legislation requires 3 units of math grades 9-12 Mathematics Sequences

  13. Science Sequences

  14. How to complete enrollment These steps must be completed by:Freshmen February 10thSophomores February 7th • Step 1: Use the course selection worksheet as a guide. • Step 2: Follow directions on the enrollment procedures if you wish to make changes. • Step 3: Print AND sign the verification form. (both parent and student must sign) • Step 4: Return verification form to teacher

  15. 1st Hour: 7:50-8:40 2nd Hour: 8:44-9:34 3rd Hour: 9:38-10:28 4th Hour: 10:32-11:23 1st Lunch: 11:23-11:53 2nd Lunch: 12:17-12:47 5th Hour: 11:57-12:47 6th Hour: 12:51-1:41 7th Hour: 1:45-2:35 *Tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday after school Schedule

  16. Typical Schedule • Seven hour day to include: • English (full year class) • Math (full year class) • Science (full year class) • Social Studies (full year class) • Elective(s) (Computer Technology or Foreign Language) • Elective(s) (two semester or full year) • Elective(s) (two semester or full year)

  17. Graduation with HONORS • To wear a gold tassel at graduation and receive special • Recognition in the graduation program students must • Complete specified Honors, Pre-AP, or Advanced Placement • Courses • Earn unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in the discipline • (English, Math, etc).

  18. Graduation with Honors Students can graduate with honors in: English Foreign Language Mathematics Psychology Science Art History Music

  19. Why take Pre-AP classes? Gives students an edge in college preparation. Helps them stand out on college applications. Broadens their intellectual horizons.

  20. Freshmen core classes • Math: Algebra I, Algebra 1-A, Geometry Honors*, or • AlgebraII Honors* • English: Traditional or Pre-AP • Financial Literacy/Oklahoma History • Science: Physical Science or BiologyI Honors/Lab*

  21. Sophomore core classes • Math: Algebra 1-B, Geometry, or • Algebra II Honors*, Pre-Calculus Pre-AP* • English: Traditional or Pre-AP • World History or AP European History* • Science: Biology I/Lab or Chemistry I Honors/Lab*

  22. Electives • Students will enroll in three units of electives: • Fine Arts • Business • FACS • Foreign Language • Physical Education • Social Studies Elective • Language Arts Electives • Test Prep (10th grade) • TCTC (10th grade) Elective classes are both full year and semester classes. Enrollment must total 7 credits.

  23. Athletics Baseball Cross Country Basketball Football Golf Volleyball Tennis Swimming Softball Soccer Track Cheerleading PomPon Wrestling 9th grade athletics are after school 10th grade athletics are 7th hour

  24. Enrollment Appointments BMHS Counselors will be holding individual enrollment appointments: Evening Appointments for both rising 9th and 10th grade(sign up required) February 3,4,& 6th at BMHS Central Middle School February 17th through 21st BMHS February 24th through 28th Madison Middle School March 10th through 14th

  25. Tri-County Tech ClassesApplication process required • Tri-County Tech classes can be selected as alternate courses for Sophomores. • Class times for next year • Pre-Engineering and Medicine & Biosciences • 1:00-1:50 • 3:00-3:50 • NO flexibility for leaving early or coming later • NO transportation home at 3:50 • Questions: • Call KerensaKester, Enrollment Services Director • 918-331-3375

  26. Prepare for COLLEGE Take rigorous classes Consider taking 4 years of math and science Think about taking AP classes

  27. Student could earn a scholarship to college Oklahoma’s Promise Courses that Meet Oklahoma’s Promise are denoted in blue book as well as in Powerschool course selection. www.oklahomaspromise.org

  28. Oklahoma’s Promise • Apply during 8th, 9th, or 10th, grade • Verify parents earn $50,000 or less per year at the time of application • Student must meet requirements: • Complete 17 required units • GPA of at least 2.5 in required classes • Attend school regularly • Stay out of trouble

  29. Bruin Camp • 9th Grade orientation to the Mid-High • Lots of fun activities • Free t-shirt and prizes • Watch for your invitation

  30. The decisions you make today will determine where you will end up tomorrow! • Questions?

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