Transcript Counselors - Batavia High School

“How to Be a
Successful class of 2019”
 Pre-Survey
 BHS Overview
 Extra-Curricular Activities
 Grades & Credits
 Dual Credit and Articulated Credit
 Honors & AP courses
 Block Schedule
 Electives
 Overview of Freshman Orientation, Registration &
Resources
 Post-Survey
Counselors
 Mr. Rollerson, Freshman Counselor
 Mrs. Sweeney-Schmidt, Sophomore Counselor
 Mr. Lesniak, Junior Senior Counselor (A-G)
 Mrs. Hack, Junior Senior Counselor (H-O)
 Mrs. Bernard, Junior Senior Counselor (P-Z)
And Here’s What
The Numbers Say….
 23.1 ACT mean composite score.
 90% of our students enroll in college.
 30 honors and AP classes offered.
 In 2013 Batavia won its first state football championship.
 Batavia has 21 extra curricular clubs.
 26 credits total to graduate.
 AP Human Geography (new freshman class).
 I plan on raising my Explore grade by at least 5 points on
my ACT in the spring of junior year.
We take pride in our
students’ successes!
 About 50% of freshman at BHS take at least one
honors course.
 The top half of the class last year had cumulative
GPA of 3.32 or higher.
 The top 25% of the class last year had a
cumulative GPA of 3.65 or higher.
LATE START PRESENTATIONS
Thursday’s 7:35 – 8:18 a.m.
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In the fall, meetings will take place with all freshmen
in groups of 50 covering topics such as: course
planning, GPA, rigor, extra-curricular activities,
getting involved in school and community, and how to
seek out assistance.
November 6th course planning/ setting a SMART goal.
Volunteer presentation.
ISAC presentations.
Parent and student presentation in the winter that
will be scheduled to address registration for the next
school year.
Bulldog Hour
10:58-11:58 on Thursday’s
During Bulldog Hour here are some of the options
available to students:
 Cafeteria
 Testing Center
 LRC (Quiet Study)
 Presentations (will be announced)
 Study Groups
 Meet with Teachers
 Courtyard
 Gym/Field House
The Bulldog Way
School spirit.
Get involved.
Follow same rules and behaviors
everywhere (classroom, hallway cafeteria
and extra-curricular events).
Clubs & activities:
https://bhs.bps101.net/clubs-activities
Graduation/ College Requirements
Graduation
College
3.5 credits English
4.0 credits English
.5 credit Speech
3.0 credits Science
2.0 credits Science
3.0 credits Math
Math through Advanced
Algebra or a senior math
1.0 credit US/Am History
3.0 credits Social Studies
2.0 credit Social Studies
2.0 credits World Language
(colleges will recognize if 1st credit is
earned in Middle school).
.5 credit Government
3.5 credits P.E.
.5 credit Health
.5 credit Consumer Education
Honors and AP Courses
 Honors and AP courses will give students an additional grade
point per class. Ex: If you earn a B, it would count for 4
points instead of 3.
 Class rank will be calculated on the highest GPA of 4.375
AP/Honors
A 5.0
B 4.0
C 3.0
D 2.0
F 0.0
College Prep
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
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GPA and Class Rank
 Both important for more opportunity!!
 GPA is calculated from 1st semester
freshman year through 2nd semester
senior year
 A=4
 B=3
For example:
A (4) + B (3) + B (3) + C (2) = 12 Divide by
 C=2
number of credits (4)= 3.0 GPA
 D=1
B (3)+B(3)+C (2)+C (2)= 10
Divide by number of credits (4)= 2.5 GPA
Grades and Earning
Credit
 Term vs. Semester class
 Earning credit
 Grading periods
– Every 9 weeks for term courses
– Every 18 week for semester courses
 PowerSchool
 You must earn a “C” or above in all math classes. If
you receive a “D” in a math class it is recommended
that you retake that class.
 Getting help in classes.
Dual Credit Courses
College credit given for Dual credit
classes:
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Advanced Speech
Calculus I
Calculus II
College Mathematics
College American History
AP Psychology
Advanced Composition
Articulated Credit
Accounting I
Childcare Lab
Graphic Arts
Graphic Arts II
Graphic Production Management
Technical Drawing
Catering and Hospitality
Terms and Semesters
Semester 1 (August Semester 2 (January
to December)
to May)
Term 1
Aug-Oct
Term 2
Oct-Dec
Term 3
Term 4
Jan-Mar Mar-May
Block Schedule
Block 1
7:35 - 9:07
Block 2
9:14 - 10:44
Block 3
Block 4
"A" Lunch
1:00 - 2:30
Lunch:10:51 - 11:23
Class: 11:23 - 12:53
"B" Lunch
Class: 10:51 - 11:35
Lunch:11:35 - 12:09
Class: 12:09 - 12:53
"C" Lunch
Class:10:51 - 12:21
Lunch:12:21 - 12:53
Late Start “Thursday”
schedule
Block 1
8:25 - 9:36
Block 2
Bulldog
Block 3
9:43 - 10:53 Hour
12:03-1:13
10:58-11:58
Block 4
1:20 - 2:30
Electives
Applied Learning (0.5 credits)
Foreign Language (2 credits)
Applied Tech I
Applied Tech II
Cultural Diversity through Art
Theater Arts
Spanish I and Spanish II
French I and French II
Latin I and Latin II
Foreign Language (1 credit)
Applied Learning (1 credit)
Tech Drawing
Graphics I
Art Fundamentals
Culinary Arts
Intro to Business
Intro to Engineering Design (Honors)
Video Production
Spanish II (must complete Spanish I in 8th grade)
French II (must complete French I in 8th grade)
Music (1 credit)
Band (Percussion II, Symphonic band)
Orchestra (Concert Orchestra)
Choir (Alpha Chorale & Freshmen Choir)
English (0.5 credits)
Science (0.5 credit)
Journalistic Writing I
Journalistic Writing II
Astronomy
Schedules/Electives
 Electives: These courses are not required.
Electives may reflect your interests, or be
directly related to a future career.
 You will need to select up to 3 elective credits
depending on your placement. (Double Math,
Extended English).
 Alternate electives.
IMPORTANT DATES
 January 9, 2015
– A placement letter will be sent home regarding your Science,
English, Math, Cultural Studies and P.E. and Health.
 January 12, 2015
– 7:00-8:00 p.m. at BHS
– Class of 2019 Orientation Evening (parents and students should
plan to attend this event).
– Presentation, Honors/AP
– Extra-Curricular Activities
– Tour of the building
 January 13, 2015
– 8:00 a.m.
– PowerSchool course request portal opens. There is a video
posted on the BHS webpage under the incoming freshman
section on how to do this!
Important Scheduling
Notes…
 *You may not drop a class.*
 Make sure you select different electives in the
event that your 1st choice is not available.
 If there is a placement issue you may contact the
high school division coordinator.
 Balancing your semester.
Division Coordinators
Division Name
Subject Areas Included
Division Coordinator
Wellness and Fine Arts
Family and
Consumer Science,
Health and
Physical Education,
Arts, Media
and Broadcasting,
Driver’s Ed
Mrs. Sara Thomas
Humanities
English, Social Studies,
and World Languages
Mr. Tom Shields
STEM
Science, Technology,
Engineering, and
Mathematics, Business
Mr. Brian Gamlin
Student Services
Special Education
Mrs. Laura Anderson
Resources to help with a smooth
Transition
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