Welcome

1. Welcome Class of 2016 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 Dennis Tomko – Assistant Principal

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSClass of 2016 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 (Civics), and Economics World Language – 2 Credits Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts – 1 Credit Health - .5 Credit Physical Education - .5 Credit On-Line Experience – Integrated **21 CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE**

4. Changes to GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • World Language - 2 credits (Must be in the same World Language. Spanish is used as an example) --One World Language Credit may be earned by passing a middle school Spanish program or by passing Spanish 1 at the high school level. --Second World Language Credit may be earned by: • Earning a Spanish 1 or Spanish 2 credit at the high school (this depends on how the first credit in world language was earned) • Substitute an additional Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts credit. • Substitute a formal CTE (career and technical education) course worth at least 1 credit.

5. Changes to GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The EDP (Educational Development Plan) and the PC (Personal Curriculum) Process may be used to identify students interested in taking a formal CTE Course as a substitute for other eligible required credits as outlined in the Michigan Merit Curriculum. The formal CTE course must meet all of the requirements in order to qualify. Please note that not all formal CTE courses will qualify. Administration will determine when a CTE Course qualifies as a substitute required MMC course.

6. 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

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

8. BC Class opportunities Advanced Sciences - Physiology and Advanced Biology Fine Arts – Intermediate, Advanced and Studio Art, Band Industrial Technology-Wood Tech, Metal Tech, Construction Tech, Intro to Engineering Business-Accounting, Computer Applications, Marketing Family and Consumer Science-Child Development and Foods World Language – Spanish I - IV PE/Health – PE 2 and Advanced Health English Electives - Journalism and Drama Social Study Electives – Current Issues, Sociology and Psychology

9. 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

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

11. Michigan Merit Exam • March 3 and 4, April (dates will be announced soon) • 3 Components: ACT; WorkKeys; and M-Step • Required for graduation • Study materials available in Career Center or visit www.actstudent.org, www.act.org/workkeys/practice

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

13. Financial Aid • FAFSA form due March 1, 2016 • 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Education exploration Offered at Freeland High School Opportunity to learn about a career as a teacher Classroom practicum 5th and 6th Hours Daily at Freeland High School and Bullock Creek Schools

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

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

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

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

25. Work Based Learning • Senior Program • Must have 17 credits 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

26. QUESTIONS? • Deana Bickel– 631.2418 ext. 1533 • bickeld@bcreek.org • Jennifer Brown – 631.2418 ext. 1507 • brownj@bcreek.org • Mary Ann Flaminio – 631.2418 ext. 1534 • flaminiom@bcreek.org • Don Johnson – 859.3651 • djohnson@mcesa.k12.mi.us