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Class of 2015 Senior Year Scheduling. Scheduling Worksheet. Class of 2015 Core 40 Diploma Requirements. English. English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12. Speech. Math. Algebra I Geometry Algebra II. Must have 3 full years of Math taken grades 9-12. Science. Biology
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English • English 9 • English 10 • English 11 • English 12 • Speech
Math • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra II • Must have 3 full years of Math taken grades 9-12
Science • Biology • Chemistry or Physics or ICP • Any Core 40 Science • Must have 3 full years of Science taken grades 9-12 • Must have Math or Physics grade 11 or 12
Social Studies • World History or Geography • United States History • 1 Semester of Government • 1 Semester of Economics
Physical Education • PE • 2 Semesters
Health • Health • 1 Semester • Alternative • Take 3 FACS • Careers • Nutrition • IPR • Child Development • Adult Roles & Responsibilities
Fine Arts • Art • Band • Choir • Theatre • Must have 1 credit
Practical Arts • Business • FACS • Technology • PLTW • Area 31 • Must have 1 credit
Directed Electives • World Language • Fine Arts • Career-Technical • Must have 5 credits
Electives • From any Department • Core 40 Course • Must have at least 43 Total Credits
ECA Graduation Requirements • Pass Algebra I ECA • Pass English 10 ECA • Take Biology ECA
Academic Honors Diploma • All requirements of Core 40 Diploma plus additional requirements.
AHD: Academic Requirements • Earn a “C-” or better in all courses • Have a Cumulative GPA of “B” Average (2.67) or better by end of Senior Year
AHD: Additional Courses • Math – 4th year required • Fine Arts - total of 2 credits • World Language • 3 years of one or • 2 years of one and 2 years of another
AHD: Complete One • Take AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP Exams • Complete 6 Dual Credits • Combination of AP and Dual Credits • SAT CR + M = 1200 or higher • ACT Composite = 26 or higher
Senior Cadre Programs • Advanced TV Broadcasting • Anatomy and Physiology* • Biomedical Innovations* • Computer Programming* • Cadet Teaching • Advanced Business Management (DECA) • Engineering Design & Development • Professional Career Internship • Early Childhood Center * Denotes Senior Project Optional
2014-2015 Senior Cadres • Includes a Senior Project • Recommended for students with Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher • Should follow Career Interest
Senior CadreAdvanced TV Broadcasting • Prerequisite • Intro to TV Broadcasting
Senior CadreAnatomy & Physiology • Prerequisites • Biology I • Reading: PSAT CR 42;SAT CR 420;ACT R 21 • Writing: PSAT W 44;SAT W 440;ACT E 18 • VU Dual Credit • Estimated $75 + texts
Senior CadreBiomedical Innovations • Prerequisites • Principles of Biomedical Sciences • Human Body Systems • Medical Interventions • Or Teacher Recommendation • IUPUI Dual Credit • Estimated $150 + texts
Senior CadreBusiness, Management, and Finance / DECA • Prerequisites • Marketing • Teacher Recommendation
Senior CadreCadet Teaching • Student placed in BCSC K-8 school • Student must have own transportation • Marian University Dual Credit • Estimated $300 + texts
Senior CadreComputer Programming Interactive Media: Advanced Web Design Prerequisite- Web Design
Senior CadreEngineering Design and Development • Prerequisites: “C” or higher in • Intro to Engineering Design • Principles of Engineering • 3rd year PLTW Engineering Course • Or Teacher Recommendation
Senior CadreProfessional Career Internship • Prerequisites • Teacher Recommendation • 1 period class for 2014-2015
Senior CadreEarly Childhood Center • Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation • Small group lessons • Assistance/Support Staff for Preschool teachers • Background check required • Applications required- Call out meeting on Friday at 3:00 in the LGI room.
English: 2 Credits • English 12 • VU English 101/102 Dual Credit • Reading: PSAT CR 42;SAT CR 420;ACT R 21 • Writing: PSAT W 44;SAT W 440;ACT E 18 • Teacher Recommendation • 6 credits/year -estimated cost $150 + texts • AP English Literature and Composition • “A-” in English 11 or “C” in AP Lang/Comp • Teacher Recommendation
Economics: 1 Credit • Economics • AP Microeconomics • IU Dual Credit • 3 credits/semester - estimated cost $75 + texts • AP Macroeconomics
Government: 1 Credit • Government • AP Government • Took AP US History • “A” in Regular US History
Math • Four year colleges are wanting to see Math in Senior Year Schedule • Math teachers will make recommendation for next Math course in curriculum sequence • Should consider future post-secondary plans and past courses
Take at least 4 Core Subjects each Semester • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • World Language
Basic Scheduling Information Semester 1 Semester 2 1. English 12 2. Economics 3. Core Class 4. Core Class 5. 6. 7 • 1. English 12 • 2. Government • 3. Core Class • 4. Core Class • 5. • 6. • 7
Resources for Scheduling • BHS Program of Studies • Your Transcript • College Websites • Current and Past Teachers • Parents • School Counselor
Schedule Changes • After schedules are requested, there is a new policy for schedule changes. • All requests for schedule changes must be made by March 15, 2014. Requests for changes between March 15 and May 1 will be honored if space is still available in the course. • We will NOT be able to make changes in the Fall or Spring semester of your senior year.
Class of 2015College Admission Information Consider when scheduling courses for Senior Year
IU-Bloomington • 8 credits of English • 7 credits of Math (at least one semester of Pre-Calculus) • 6 credits of Science • 6 credits of Social Studies • 4 credits of World Language • 3 credits college prep courses
IU-BloomingtonFall 2013 Freshman Class Middle 50% Range for Admitted Freshmen: • SAT: Critical Reading + Math • 1110-1290 • ACT: Composite • 25-30 • GPA • 3.45-4.0
Purdue University • 8 credits of English • 8 credits of Math • 6 credits of Science • 6 credits of Social Studies • 4 credits of World Language
Purdue UniversityFall 2013 Freshman Class Middle 50% Range for Admitted Freshmen: • SAT: Critical Reading + Math + Writing • 1600-1950 • ACT: Composite • 24-30 • GPA • 3.5-4.0
Ball State University • 8 credits of English • 6 credits of Math • 6 credits of Science • 6 credits of Social Studies • World Language recommended
Ball State UniversityFall 2013 Freshman Class Average Scores • SAT: Critical Reading + Math + Writing • 1580 • ACT: Composite • 23 • GPA • High School Average GPA: 3.5 • Ball State Average GPA: 3.2 *Ball State re-calculates student GPAs based on Core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, & Foreign Language)
Hendricks County College & Career Fair • When: Thursday, February 27, 2014 • Where:Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex in Danville • Time:6:00 – 8:00 p.m. • College Workshops: 5:00 p.m.
Upcoming SAT: March 8, 2014 • BHS Test Location (see www.sat.collegeboard.org for other locations) • Registration Deadline: Feb. 7, 2014 • Register by creating a CollegeBoard account • Test Cost: $51 • SAT offered again on May 3 and June 7 (not at BHS) • Most students take the SAT for the first time during the spring of their junior year and a second time during the fall of their senior year. • Assesses Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing • Send official score reports to colleges/universities interested in (first 4 are free; $11.25 if each additional request) • Some colleges require SAT scores to be sent from testing company (i.e., IU and Purdue) • Visit http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/ for SAT prep and practice • Visit SAT PrepMe on Naviance- Free test prep help!
Upcoming ACT Dates & Info • Register at: www.actstudent.org • April 12, 2014 – Registration deadline is March 7 • June 14, 2014 – Registration deadline is May 9 • See website for test locations • Assesses English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing, and Composite score • Test Cost: ACT Plus Writing - $52.50 • We recommend taking ACT Plus Writing test rather than ACT No Writing • Send official score reports to colleges/universities interested in (first 4 are free; $12.00 for each additional request) • Some colleges require ACT scores to be sent from testing company (i.e., IU and Purdue) • Visit http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/ for ACT prep and practice