Freshman Orientation 2008

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Transcript Freshman Orientation 2008

“everybody is Responsible for every sTudenT”

BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL “TransiTion To your fuTure”

C ompassion H onesty A ccountability I ntegrity N ow

Team Concept at BHS

Transition to High School

Quick Review of BHS Graduation Requirements

Core 40 Diploma & AHD

Freshman Year Schedule

Program of Studies

Scheduling Process - Steps

Brownsburg High School Team Page http://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/index.php/team-2017

Team Office Phone Number: (317)-852-2258 Kert F. Boedicker Cindy Kunda Tina Mutz Angie Clary Assistant Principal Counselor Academic Coach Administrative Assistant

Plan now for your future

Course Selection – 4 year Plan

Academic Momentum

What can you do NOW?

Dedicate yourself to your plan

Give of your self to attain your goals

BULLDOG BOOTCAMP

English/Language Arts  9 credits 8 credits: Literature &  Composition 1 credit: Speech Mathematics 

6 credits @ HS

2 credits: Algebra I   2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra II Science 

6 credit @ HS

2 credits: Biology I   Social Studies  6 credits 2 credits: US History or AP US   History 1 credit: US Government or AP 1 credit: Economics or AP Micro  Directed Electives  World Languages   Career/Technical Fine Arts 3 credits Physical Education Health and Wellness Practical Arts Electives 2 credits 1 credit 1 credit 6 credits

43 total credits

     Recommended by most 4 year Colleges and/or Universities

2 Additional Core 40 Math Credits beyond Algebra II 6-8 Core 40 World Language Credits 2 Credits in Fine Arts GPA = “B” or Higher / “C-” in Courses that count toward your Diploma Plus Complete one of the following:

   4 credits in 2 AP Course / 6 Dual Credit Credits (combination) 26 ACT Score (Composite) 1750 SAT Score (Composite) sub scores of 530 of higher

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Non-negotiable courses for Freshman:

English: English 9 or English 9 Honors Math: Appropriate sequential math course (p.47 POS) Science: Biology, Chemistry, Pre-AP Biology II Honors Social Studies: Completion of 2 credits of social studies at the conclusion of 10th grade year (*AP World History) Physical Education – 2 Semesters

Recommended courses for Freshman:

  World Language Preparing for College and Careers (New - Microsoft Office)

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The Program of Studies is a comprehensive reference guide

Graduations Requirements/Diploma Types State Testing Requirements - ECAs AP, Pre-AP and, Dual Credit Information Policies & Procedures   Course Level Changes Add/Drop Policy Course Offerings by Grade Level Course Descriptions by Department Special Programs – Senior Academy /Harris Academy / Area 31

Scheduling Process

Scheduling worksheet

Course list by grade level

Worksheets Due Feb. 22 nd – S.S.

On-Line Course Selection

 Power School User Name & Password 

Scheduling session – feb. 28 (bwms) & feb. 26 (bems)

       Scheduling Worksheet Conversation with parents – Complete Worksheet Worksheet will be collected – History – Feb. 22

nd Parent Meeting – Feb. 20 th, 7:00 p.m.

Selection of Courses - Power School  Power School: User Name & Password Counseling Session Final Course Change Date – May 1

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