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Mid-High Course Selection. “Blue Books”. Each student will receive a blue book, which contains information about courses, graduation requirements and college options It is also available online You should refer to it before marking the classes your student wants to take next year
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“Blue Books” • Each student will receive a blue • book, which contains information about courses, graduation requirements and college options • It is also available online • You should refer to it before marking the classes your student • wants to take next year • at the Mid-High
Students should earn at least 6 credits each year for 4 years Students will need 23 credits to graduate from Bartlesville High School credits
Earning Graduation Credits Pass a 1-semester class to earn ½ unit of credit Passing both semesters will earn 1 unit of credit Graduation: 23 units of credit (Fine Arts Requirement may be met by inclusion)
Students must successfully complete 2 units (earn 2 full credits) to pass to the 10th grade at BMHS Students must successfully complete 8 units to enroll in the 11th grade at BHS
Senate Bill 982 - Achieving Classroom Excellence Act of 2005“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”
4 English 3 Science 3 Mathematics 3 Socia l Studies 10 units electives* 4 English 3 Science 3 Mathematics 3 Social studies 2 Foreign Language or Computer Technology 1 Additional Unit 7 units electives* State graduation requirements College Preparatory curriculum * Fine Arts units may be sets of competencies
Important Note! • Students planning to attend college out of state or participate in NCAA athletics should choose the foreign language option
ACE Legislation ACE Legislation “Beginning with students entering the ninth grade in 2008-2009, every student shall demonstrate mastery of the state academic content standards in the following subject areas in order to graduatefrom a public high school with a standard diploma.” 70 O.S. § 1210.523
ACE Legislation (Translation) Students must take End-of-Instruction Tests (EOIs) after they take these subjects: *Algebra I Biology I *English II Geometry Algebra II English III U.S. History *Required + 2 others Results are recorded on transcripts when student scores “proficient” on the EOI test.
End-of-Instruction (EOI) tests 9th graders might take Algebra I (Geom. H or Alg. II H) Biology I H
End-of-Instruction (EOI) tests 10thgraders might take Algebra I English II Algebra II Geometry Biology I
ACE Legislation (continued) Students must complete 3 units of math above 8th grade level Algebra I Honors, Geometry Honors & Algebra II Honors taken before 9th grade will not fulfill the 3 required maths
Students could be able to earn a college scholarship Oklahoma’s Promise (Formerly OHLAP) www.oklahomaspromise.org
Oklahoma’s Promise • Apply during 8th, 9th or 10th grade year • Verify parents earn $50,000 or less per year at the time of application • Student must meet requirements: • Complete 17 required units • GPA at least 2.5 for grades 9-12 • in required classes • Attend school regularly • Stay out of trouble Courses that meet OK Promise requirements are denoted in blue books
Graduation with HONORS To wear a gold tassel at graduation and To receive special recognition on 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.)
Graduation withHONORS Students can graduate with honors in • English • Mathematics • Science • History • Foreign Language • Computer Science • Art • Statistics • Music
Why take Pre-AP classes? • Gives students an edge in college preparation • Helps them stand out on college applications • Broadens their intellectual horizons
National Honor Society To be invited to join National Honor Society as a 10thGrader, students must earn an unweighted GPA of 3.51 or higher in 9th grade
Freshman participate in activities including Homecoming,Winter Formal, and Student Council, and class-related clubs such asBPA, FCCLA, and foreign language clubs (Spanish, French, German)
Selecting Classes Important!!! Refer to course descriptions and prerequisites listed in “Blue Book” before choosing classes listed on the course selection form Read the Blue Book!!
Classes by department • Class listing includes: • course descriptions • length • any prerequisites Sample entry in Blue Book: Word Processing Course Number: 2119 Semesters: 1 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding Description of the course written by teacher. Tells what you can expect to do and learn in the class.
Freshmen take Algebra I, Algebra IA,Geometry Honors*, orAlgebra II Honors* *Students must meet certain prerequisites to take Honors or Pre-AP classes. Sophomores take Algebra I, Algebra 1-B, Geometry, Algebra II Honors*, or Pre-Calculus Pre-AP*
ACE Legislation requires 3 units in 9th - 12th grades Mathematics Sequences
FreshmenTake English Grammar and Composition Traditional? or Pre-AP? Sophomores Take English Literature and Composition
Freshman Science = Physical Science or Honors Biology I Sophomore Science= Biology I, Honors Biology I, Physical Science, or Honors Chemistry I
Freshmen take 1 semester of Oklahoma History and 1 semester of Financial Literacy
Passport to Financial Literacy Act http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PFLP/ “Personal financial literacy education shall be taught in the public schools of this state.” 70 O.S. § 11-103.6h
“Real world topics covered by these standards include the following:” • Earning an income; • Understanding state and federal taxes; • Banking and financial services; • Balancing a checkbook; • Savings and investing; • Planning for retirement; • Understanding loans and borrowing money, including predatory lending and payday loans;
“Real world topics . . .” cont. • Understanding interest, credit card debt, and online commerce; • Identity fraud and theft; • Rights and responsibilities of renting or buying a home; • Understanding insurance; • Understanding the financial impact and consequences of gambling; • Bankruptcy; and Charitable giving.
Sophomores may take World History or AP European History
Business classes • Keyboarding • *Word Processing • *Business Computer Applications • *Advanced Bus. Comp. Applications *Requires keyboarding prerequisite *Meets College Prep computer requirement
Foreign Language Classes French I, II Spanish I, II, III German I, II Spanish IV and V German III, IV offered at BHS
Family & Consumer Science Classes The Blue Book has a description of each class • FaCS I-A • FaCSI-B • FaCS II-A • FaCS II-B • Career Explore
Journalism classes • Journalism I • Media Study & Production • Magazine & Visual Media Enrollment for staffs by application and teacher approval
Art Drama Debate
PE classes Life Games Strong and Fit and Weightlifting
Baseball Cross Country Basketball Football Golf Volleyball Tennis Swimming Softball Soccer Track Cheerleading Pom Wrestling Mid-High athletics
Driver Education • Is NOT on the course selection form • Offered during summer, spring, & fall semesters • Cost: $230 per session • Credit: .5 units elective credit
Driver Education • Students must be at least 15 to enroll • Classes before and after school day • Summer classes during June, July • Enrollment with Driver Ed. Teacher • Space very limited
Students can mix Honors* (or Pre-AP) classes with non-honors (“traditional”) classes *Honors classes require students to meet prerequisites. (See the Blue Book) Name of Class Course Number: Semesters: Grade Level: Prerequisite: Description of the class from blue book—written by the teacher.
Typical Schedule SEVEN HOURS EACH DAY TO INCLUDE: • English (Full Year) • Math (Full Year) • Science (Full Year) • Social Studies (Full Year) • Elective(s) (Comp. Tech or For. Lang.) • Elective(s) (2 semesters or Full Year) • Elective(s) (2 Semesters or Full Year)
Dates Enrollment Information Presented to Students: 8th graders at Central – January 17th 8th graders at Madison – January 19th 9th graders at Mid-High – January 18th For more enrollment information visit www.bps-ok.org/midhigh
Course Selection Appointments Madison Middle School : Jan. 31-Feb. 3 Central Middle School: Feb. 6-10 Mid-High: Jan. 24-27 Students are divided by alphabet among the Mid-High counselors Mrs. Frock: A-F Mrs. Reed: G-O Mr. Osborn: P-Z
Bruin Camp • Orientation to Mid-High • Fun with friends • Get t-shirt and prizes • Watch for invitation
Bartlesville Mid-High School will challenge and prepare students for a lifetime of success through academics, citizenship, and leadership.