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
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)
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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