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Welcome. Class of 2015 Parent Meeting. Introductions. Deana Bickel – Counselor Jennifer Brown – Counselor Lynette Copus – Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Flaminio – Co-op & Career Center Coordinator Todd Gorsuch – Principal Don Johnson – Midland County CTE Coordinator

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  1. Welcome Class of 2015 Parent Meeting

  2. Introductions Deana Bickel – Counselor Jennifer Brown – Counselor Lynette Copus – Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Flaminio – Co-op & Career Center Coordinator Todd Gorsuch – Principal Don Johnson – Midland County CTE Coordinator Charlie Schwedler – Superintendent Dennis Tomko – Assistant Principal

  3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSClass of 2015 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 Health - .5 Credit Physical Education - .5 Credit On-Line Experience – Integrated **21 CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE**

  4. 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

  5. Valedictorian & Salutatorian • 1 Valedictorian and 1 Salutatorian per graduating class • In the event that there are ties based on GPA, the Tri-Valley Conference All Academic Scoring (formula of GPA combined formula of GPA combined with ACT score) will be used • Formula determines Graduation Speakers, TV-5 Best and Brightest, and Tri-Valley Conference All Academic

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

  7. Michigan Merit Exam • March 4, 5, and 6, 2014 • 3 Components: ACT Plus Writing; WorkKeys; and Michigan Math, Science, and Social Studies • Required for graduation • Study materials available in Career Center or visit www.actstudent.org

  8. Transcripts • Parchment Service • Requesting transcripts electronically • Students create their own account at: www.parchment.com • Currently a free service

  9. Financial Aid • FAFSA form due March 1, 2015 • Financial Aid Night at BCHS – Early January (usually first Thursday at 6:00) • www.fasfa.gov vs. www.fafsa.com • College Goal Sunday • College and University Assistance

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

  11. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) • Students must apply to NCAA 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

  12. Off-Campus Opportunities • Minimum 2.0 GPA or test scores…depends on program • New criteria for dual enrollment • Excellent attendance • No disciplinary issues • Provide own transportation • Permission Slip and Contract

  13. Agriscience • Offered at Coleman High School • Students explore and prepare for careers and college programs in agriscience and natural resources • 2 year program • 2 hour block • Articulated college credits available

  14. Chemical Processing Tech • Offered at Delta College • Learn to control equipment and systems that process chemical substances into industrial or consumer products • Classes offered at Delta College • Summer Internship opportunities • Credits can lead to an Associates Degree or transfer to a 4-year university

  15. Health tech 1 & 2 HCT1 Offered at Midland High School For students interested in a career in a health related field Students must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Physiology HCT2 Offered through Delta College

  16. Shared Time & Online Classes • Classes offered at Midland Public Schools, Coleman High School, and Meridian High School • Video Production, Health Care Technology, Automotive, Foreign Language, and many more • Based on availability and meeting scheduling needs

  17. Dual Enrollment • Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school • New criteria for eligibility…uses ACT Plan or ACT Scores • Classes offered at Delta, SVSU, CMU, Northwood, Davenport, and Mid-Michigan Community College, and beyond

  18. Summer Opportunities • Multiple opportunities for Summer Camps • Listen to Announcements or read them on BC website • Check out the Career Center for additional opportunities

  19. Career Center • ACT/SAT Information • College Information – view books/applications • On-site visitations by recruiters - colleges, technical schools, military • Contact admissions office for college visits • Scholarship applications • Transcript requests • KeyTrain Online

  20. KEYTRAIN • Computer-based training system • Designed to assess all the skills measured in the WorkKeys ACT • WorkKeys ACT is a part of the MME and is a job skills assessment system measuring real-world skills. • Three assessments: Reading For Information, Applied Math, Locating Information • KeyTrain Login information

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

  22. Job Shadowing Opportunities • Complete the application • Students research their career using Career Cruising • Job Shadowing placements are arranged • This is a school-related program – school-related absence

  23. Midland County Career Showcase • Over 50 businesses participate • Businesses showcase their career opportunities • All Midland County Students & Parents will be invited

  24. Employment • Cover Letters • Resumes • Applications • Interviewing Skills

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

  26. Work Based Learning • Senior Program • Must have a specific number of credits entering senior year • Create a Portfolio – Cover Letter, Resume, Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, Certificates, Awards • Complete an application • Packet of information/handbook available • 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 their class standing

  27. QUESTIONS? • Jennifer Brown – 631.2418 ext. 1507 • jennifer.brown@bcreek.k12.mi.us • Deana Bickel– 631.2418 ext. 1508 • deana.bickel@bcreek.k12.mi.us • Mary Ann Flaminio – 631.2418 ext. 1534 • maryann.flaminio@bcreek.k12.mi.us • Don Johnson – 859.3651 • djohnson@mcesa.k12.mi.us

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