WELCOME CLASS OF 2017!!

1. WELCOME CLASS OF 2017!! 2013-2014 Freshmen Course Selection

2. Mr. Todd Martens – Principal Mr. Craig Pate– Assistant Principal A-L Mrs. Kathy McGuire– Assistant Principal M-Z Mrs. Rachel Lathrop – Assistant Principal (seniors) Mr. Jeff Dobberton – Assistant Principal, Athletic Director BHS Administration

3. School Counselors A-G Mr. Zimmerlee H-P Mrs. Baker Q-Z & ELL Mrs. Telander Student Services Department

4. Today’s Agenda • Course Selection Timeline • Graduation Requirements • 4 year Plans • Course Selection Sheet & Activities Survey

5. Materials • Course Selection Procedures • Course Selection Worksheet & Activities Survey • Four Year Plan • Elective Course Cheat Sheet • Course Descriptions (Core & Elective Courses) • PE Waiver & information – available upon request

6. Course Selection Timeline Parent Night at Belvidere High School in the PAC Tomorrow: December 12, 2012 6pm Monday, December 17, 2012 – Return completed Course Selection Worksheet to your middle school science teacher Tuesday, December 18, 2012– High school counselors visit BSMS

7. Graduation Requirements • Students must earn 24 credits to receive a BHS diploma. • All classes receive ½ credit per semester. • Minimum: 6 credits per year x 4 years = 24 credits

8. Graduation Requirements • 4.0 Credits English • 9, 10, 11, 12 or Electives • 2.0 credits Social Studies • 1.0 credit US History (Junior year) • 0.5 credit Government (Senior year) • 0.5 credit Elective • 2.0 credits Science • 1.0 credit Biology or Biology Ac • 3.0 credits Mathematics • 1.0 credit Algebra or Geometry Ac • 1.0 credit Geometry or Algebra 2 Ac • 1.0 credit Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus

9. Graduation Requirements • 3.0 credits PE • 0.5 credit Health • 0.5 credit Consumer Education • 1.0 credit Art, Music, World Language, Technical Education • 8 credits Electives • 24.0 Total Credits

10. Minimum College Admissions Requirements • English – 4.0 credits • Math – 3.0 credits (Alg 1, Geo, Alg 2) • Science – 3.0 credits • Social Studies – 3.0 credits • Art/Music/Foreign Language – 2.0 credits • Some schools will REQUIRE World Language Check with the college Admissions Office about specific requirements

11. Four Year Plan

12. Four Year Plan • Review credits to make sure that all required courses have been taken • Assists with career planning Career in Teaching – plan for four years of college • Plan for advanced elective courses Career in Business - (to take Marketing you need to first take Intro to Business 1 & 2)

14. Required Freshmen Classes English English 9, English 9 Accelerated Mathematics Algebra, Geometry Accelerated, Algebra 2 Accelerated Science Biology or Biology Accelerated Social Studies World Studies PE & Health

15. Course Placement Discuss core classes with parents, teachers, and counselors. Consider: current placement, grades, motivation, and standardized testing scores. **If you struggle in math or English – Please mark the appropriate box(es)

16. Schedule Options • 6 Classes & Study Hall = 6.0 credits per year • 7 Classes = 7.0 credits per year

17. English • English • English Accelerated

18. Math • Algebra • Geometry Accelerated • Algebra 2 Accelerated *Algebra in 8th grade does NOT count Towards high school credit, however You will move forward in the math sequence *Students may ONLY sign up for Geometry Acc or Algebra 2 Acc IF you have passed the prerequisite

19. Science • Biology • Biology Accelerated

20. Physical Education All freshmen will have one semester of PE and one semester of Health automatically scheduled. PE waivers are available for the fall semester for Freshmen who are in marching band only **Waivers are due May 1st**

21. Driver’s Education as a 10th grader • Must pass PE in 9th grade to take Driver’s Ed • Must pass a total of 8 courses during the previous two semesters to take Driver’s Ed • Two parts to getting your license Classroom: Taken at BHS or Privately Behind the Wheel: Taken at BHS or Privately

22. Elective Courses • Factors to consider • Graduation requirements • College Admissions requirements • Pre-Requisites (Intro to Journalism req. for Newspaper) • Career Interests • Time management and motivation

23. Choose Alternative Electives • The form gives you room to choose “extra” electives • These will serve as alternates in case your first choices are full or do not fit into your schedule • List all your choices in order of preference

24. World Language • Spanish 1 • Preferred to have C or better in 8th grade English • Spanish 2 • Must have passed 8th grade Spanish • German 1 - Preferred to have a C or better in 8th grade English • Bilingual Education (ELL) – Bilingual teacher will make recommendations for next year Many students should be taking more than two years of world language ex: at UIUC 3 – 4 years of high school language meets college graduation requirements

25. Sample CourseSelection Sheet

26. CEANCI Regional Programs Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering (Hononegah) • If students are interested in this program, pick up an application • Students must arrange transportation • Applications due by March 9th

27. Rock Valley College Running Start • Junior & Senior year program • Students attend RVC for two years • Earn a BHS diploma and an Associates Degree from Rock Valley College • Application criteria includes: 3.0 GPA at the end of Freshman year! • Students must take consumer education as a sophomore • **Students must complete Algebra 2 by the end of sophomore year

28. Current Interventions Include: Algebra Enrichment Course English Enrichment Course Learning Labs After school tutorials Weekly IPRs Academic interventions will be based upon student data and weekly reports and are subject to change. Academic Interventions

29. B.H.S. Student Services Office Phone Numbers: (815)547-6345 (815)544-8669 FAX