Transcript Brownsburg High School 8th Grade Parent Night “Transition

Brownsburg High
School
th
8 Grade Scheduling
Meeting
“Transition to your Future”
Meeting Objectives
• Team Concept at BHS
• Transition to High School
• Quick Review of BHS Grad. Requirements
• Diploma Review
• Freshman Year Schedule
• Program of Studies
• Scheduling Process – Next Steps
Team 2019
Shane Hacker
Assistant Principal
Rebekah Frazer
Guidance Counselor
Lindsay Mahan
Academic Coach
Jennifer Matherly
Administrative Assistant
• Brownsburg High School Team Page
• Team Office Phone: 317.852.2258 ext. 1701
What Have We Noticed?
BHS Graduation Rates
97.5%
95.1%
98.3%
96.2%
91.2%
89.9%
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
% of Diploma Types Earned
70
60
50
61.2
58.6
54.8
47.5
44
54.2
52.4
50.9
46.4
45
40.7
40
37.7
30
20
10
1.2
0
2009
1.6
0.6
2010
2011
AHD
1.2
2012
Core 40
Gen.
1.4
2013
1.1
2014
The state’s goal for students to show success in this area
for school is 25%. During the last three years, over 60%
of BHS graduates showed success in this area.
 Scored a 3, 4, 5 on an AP Exam
 Earned at least 3 Hours of Dual Credit
 Pass approved Industry Certification Exam
Enrollment at Area 31 – Career/Technical Education
132
109
75
73
2012
2013
2014
2015
# of Grads Taking Exam
148
2010
196
213
2011
2012
256
276
2013
2014
% of Grads Passing AP Exam
38.1%
22.6%
22.3%
2010
2011
25.9%
2012
29.7%
2013
2014
Average AP Scores
2012 – 2.77
2013 – 3.05
2014 – 3.06
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AP Scholars
(Score a 3, 4, or 5 on at least 3 different AP Exams)
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School Year
# of AP Scholars
Average Score
2011
58
3.38
2012
82
3.61
2013
111
3.80
2014
137
3.79
Since 2009, BHS has had 14 National Merit Scholars
Why Teams?
Transitioning to High School
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Plan now for the future
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Everything counts from this point forward
Course Selection – Look at a 4-year plan
Establish “Academic Momentum” early
Encourage Involvement
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Band, Choir, Athletics, Clubs
Students busy with positive groups provides positive results
Parents – keep your foot on the pedal!
Bulldog Boot camp (Freshman Orientation)
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Get official schedule for 9th grade
July 23, 2015 – Groups sorted by alphabet (AM/PM)
BHS Minimum Graduation Requirements
Core 40 Diploma – 43 Credits
English/Language Arts
9 credits
*speech
Fine Arts
*Visual, Performing, Theatre
1 credit
Mathematics
6 credits
*at BHS
Practical Arts
*Business, FACS, PLTW,
Career-Technical
1 credit
Science
6 credits
*at BHS
Social Studies
6 credits
Directed Elective
5 credits
*World Language, Fine Arts,
Business, FACS, PLTW, CareerTechnical
Physical Education
2 credits
Health
1 credit
Electives
6 credits
Academic Honors Diploma – 47 Credits
• 2 Additional math credits beyond Algebra II
• 6 – 8 World Language Credits (3 years of 1 language, 2 years of 2
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different languages)
2 Credits in Fine Arts
Overall GPA of 2.67 or higher, minimum of C- in semester grades of
courses counting toward diploma
Complete one of the following:
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4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take exams
6 dual credits
Combination of 2 AP credits & 3 dual credits
26 ACT composite score & complete written section
1750 SAT Score (530 minimum on Critical Reading, Math, & Writing)
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Technical Honors Diploma – 47 Credits
PLTW or Area 31 Programs
Complete all requirements for Core 40
6 Career-Technical (HS) credits in a College & Career Pathway & one of the
following:
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Pathway industry certification
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• Pathway dual credits from approved priority courses
Overall GPA of 2.67 or higher, minimum of C- in semester grades of courses
counting toward diploma
Complete one of the following:
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4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take exams
6 dual credits
Combination of 2 AP credits & 3 dual credits
26 ACT composite score & complete written section
1750 SAT Score (530 minimum on Critical Reading, Math, & Writing)
Qualifying scores on Accuplacer or WorkKeys
Typical Freshman Year
Required Courses
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English: English or Pre-AP English 9 Honors
Math: Appropriate sequential math course
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Pre-AP Bio II Honors
Social Studies: Complete 2 credits during 9th or 10th grade
Physical Education: 2 semesters required
Recommended Courses
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PLTW – Biomedical, Engineering, Computer Science
World Language – required for AHD
Fine Arts – Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre, Visual Arts
Preparing for College & Careers
Future Years
Plan ahead for future years
Grade 9
1 English
2 Math
3 Science
4
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English
English
English
Math
Math
Government/Economics
Science
Science
Math Recommended
US History
World History or Geog
(Gr 9 or 10)
Health/Speech
5 World Lang
World Lang
World Lang or Other
Science Recommended
Other Requirements or
Elective
6 PE
Other Requirements Other Requirements
or Elective
or Elective
Other Requirements or
Elective
Other Requirements Other Requirements
or Elective
or Elective
Other Requirements or
Elective
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Other Requirements
or Elective
Program of Studies
• Found on the High School Website
• Graduation Requirements/Diploma Types
• Class Rank Calculation
• Grade Weighting
• AP, Pre-AP, Dual Credit
• Scheduling Policies – Recommendations, Course Changes, Deadlines,
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Athletic Eligibility – BHS, NCAA, NAIA
Course Offerings, Sequencing, Descriptions
Harris Academy
Area 31 Programs
HS Credit Earned Below Grade 9
• Grades and credits for high school courses completed prior to grade 9 must
be factored into the high school cumulative GPA if those courses are to be
used in meeting the requirements for graduation.
• Students have the option to include or not include grades and credits for
middle school courses in the high school GPA for the following courses:
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Spanish I, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Biology I
• Accepted credits will appear on the high school transcript.
• Students do not have to accept credits in order to enroll in the next
sequential course as long as the grade is B- or higher
• Implications for Academic Honors – 8 credits required for Math, 6-8 in World
Language
• Last year’s video presentation
More information will be sent home in September
Class Rank Calculation
• Only grades and credits earned in grades 9-12 included
• If middle school credits are accepted, they will factor into the
cumulative GPA but not class rank
Middle School Credit Transfer
Decision
Middle School Credits Accepted
Middle School Credits Not Accepted
Grade appears Grade is factored Grade is
on the HS
into the HS
factored into
transcript
cumulative GPA HS class rank
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Credit may be applied Students may progress
to requirements for
to the next level
Academic Honors
course in grade 9*
Yes
Yes, with grade of Bor higher & passing
ECA score if applicable
(Algebra/Biology)
No
Yes, with grade of Bor higher & passing
ECA score if applicable
(Algebra/Biology)
*Students must earn 6 credits in Math and 6 credits in Science in grades 9-12 regardless of the credit transfer decision. 8 Math credits
are required for the Academic Honors Diploma. Middle school credits may be included, but 6 credits must still be earned in grades 9-12.
Grade Weighting
• Unweighted, .5 weight, or 1.0 weight
• C- or higher to receive grade weight
• For courses that have a dual credit option, students must enroll with
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the university.
AP students must also take the AP exam
All courses that carry a grade weight
may be found on page 9 of Program of
Studies
Scheduling Process
• Scheduling Worksheet
• Refer to Program of Studies if you have questions
• Worksheets due Feb 20th to Social Studies Teacher or Counselor
• Scheduling Sessions (via PowerSchool)
• BWMS – Feb 24th
• BEMS – Feb 26th
Quick Review
• Fill out Scheduling Worksheet
• Student/parent conversation - Utilize Program of Studies
• Worksheet due Feb 20th
• Select Courses w/Counselors via PowerSchool
• Feb 24th – BWMS, Feb 26th BEMS
• Schedule Change Date – March 15th
Other Important Info
• July 22, 2015 – Freshman Orientation for Parents Meeting
• More info to come late-June/early-July
• July 23, 2015 – Freshman Orientation
• More info to come late-June/early-July
• July 30, 2015 – First Day of School
How Can I Stay Informed?
• Stay in communication with your student and teachers.
• Check websites regularly
• BHS
• Team 2019
• PowerSchool
• Twitter
• @bhsprincipals
• @bhscounselors2
• @bhsdogs
Bret Daghe - Principal
Cell - 317-372-8405
We Value Your Feedback
•Please take the time to fill out the
survey (back page of packet)
•Place in boxes outside Auditorium