Welcome

1. Welcome Class of 2018 Parent Meeting

2. Introductions John Bonello – College Advisor Jennifer Brown – Counselor Lynette Copus – Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Flaminio – Co-op Coor and Early College Advisor Todd Gorsuch – Principal Jason Long - Counselor Don Johnson – Midland County CTE Coordinator Dennis Tomko – Assistant Principal

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSClass of 2018 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, US History, Government, and Economics Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts – 1 Credit World Language – 2 Credits Health - .5 Credit Physical Education - .5 Credit On-Line Experience – Integrated **21 CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE**

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

5. Planning for Your Future • Senior Year: 2 Core Classes -- English 12 and Senior Math • Have you taken PE, Health, and a credit of Visual, Performing and Applied Arts? • Have you completed your World Language requirement? • Are all of your 9th, 10th, and 11th grade core class requirements met? • Many opportunities for BC elective courses that match your career interest • Job shadowing opportunities

6. BC Class Opportunities • Advanced Sciences and Math –Physiology and Advanced Biology (AP), Trig/Pre Calc, Senior Math, Calculus (AP) • Fine Arts – General, Intermediate, Advanced, and Studio Art, Band • Industrial Technology-Wood Tech, Metal Tech, Construction Tech, Intro to Engineering (Level 1 and 2), Woodworking • Business – Accounting, Computer Basics and Applications • Family and Consumer Science-Educational Careers, Child Development, and Foods I and II • World Language – Spanish I-IV • PE/Health – PE 2 , Low-Impact PE • English Elective - Journalism • Social Study Electives –Sociology and Psychology

7. 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 • Questions? See Counseling

8. Valedictorian, Salutatorian & Honors • 1 Valedictorian and 1 Salutatorian per graduating class • In the event that there are ties based on GPA (formula of GPA combined with state approved assessment-SAT) will be used • Formula determines Graduation Speakers and TV-5 Best and Brightest • Top 10% Honors

9. Michigan Merit Exam • State Assessment • April 11, 12, and 13 • 3 Components: SAT; ACT WorkKeys; and M-Step • Requirement for graduation • Study materials available in Lancer Lounge or visit www.collegeboard.org, www.act.org/workkeys/practice, and www.khanacademy.org

10. College Advisor • College Application Month • Financial Aid • Decision Day • Individual Meetings with Students/Parents

11. Transcripts • Parchment Transcript Service • Requesting transcripts electronically • Students create their own account at: www.parchment.com • Currently a free service (for most transcripts)

12. Financial Aid • FAFSA forms available October 1, 2017 • Financing Your Education at BCHS – Early November • Other Locations in Midland County • www.fafsa.gov vs. www.fafsa.com • College Goal at Delta • College and University Assistance

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

14. Athletic EligibilityNCAA and NAIA • Students must apply to NCAA or NAIA Clearinghouse to determine if they are academically eligible to participate in college sports • Recommendation to apply online during spring of junior year • www.eligibilitycenter.org or www.playnaia.org/eligibility-center

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

16. Midland County CTE Programs • Don Johnson, Midland County ESA • Classes offered at Midland Public Schools, Coleman High School, Meridian High School and Delta • Based on availability and meeting scheduling needs

17. Job Shadowing Opportunities • Complete the application • Students research their career using Career Cruising • Job Shadowing placements are arranged by Midland County ESA • This is a school-related program – school-related absence • Coordinator – Kristen Sanborn, ksanborn@midlandesa.org

18. Off-Campus Programs • CTE (see application for course options) • Dual Enrollment • Online Classes (not truly off-campus) • Work-Based Learning/Co-op • REQUIREMENTS: • Application and Permission Slip • Minimum 2.0 GPA and good attendance • Prerequisites may be needed • Criteria for dual enrollment • GRADING: With the exception of Co-op, off campus programs earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA

19. CTE at BCHS • Construction Trades • Educational Careers • Woodworking

20. Dual Enrollment • Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school • Criteria for eligibility…uses PSAT, ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer Scores along with grades and attendance • Classes offered at Delta, SVSU, CMU, Northwood, Davenport, and Mid-Michigan Community College, and beyond • Tuition covered up to $632/class – (2016-17 amount); transportation responsibility of student • Dual enrollment classes earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA, unless otherwise declared • Prior to the start of each semester, students are responsible for declaring if they do not wish to have the dual enrollment class(es) on their transcripts. A form is available in Counseling.

21. Online Opportunities • Dependent upon availability to fit into a student’s schedule • May require out of school time to meet course requirements • Application required and due by 2/10

22. Employment • Cover Letters • Resumes • Applications • Interviewing Skills • Ready, Set, Get Hired

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

24. Work Based Learning (Co-op Program) • Senior Program • Must have a specific number of credits (17) entering senior year with at least a 2.0 GPA • 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

25. Next Steps • February 6 – Met with Class of 2018 students • Watch for Gold Schedule Request Sheet that needs to be signed by parent/guardian • February 10 – Signed Request Sheets due to Counseling Center • February 10 – All Off-Campus Applications and Permission Slips Due • February 21 – Students input schedule into computer

26. QUESTIONS? Jennifer Brown – 631.2418 ext. 1507 brownj@bcreek.org Mary Ann Flaminio – 631.2418 ext. 1534 flaminiom@bcreek.org Jason Long – 631.2418 ext. 1533 longj@bcreek.org Don Johnson – 631.5202 djohnson@midlandesa.org