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Mid-High
Enrollment
For the Class
of 2011
th
9
The Goal for
graders 2006-2007
GRADUATION
IN 2011!
Steps for Enrollment
1. Blue Book information
“Blue Book” Information
8th Grade students will
receive 2007-2008 (Blue
Books) Curriculum guides
on Feb. 13 (Madison) or
Feb. 15 (Central)
Students should refer to the Blue
Books to mark the enrollment
forms before they return them to
their teachers.
The Blue Book
contains information
about enrollment,
courses, graduation,
and
college requirements
Classes are listed by
department and includes
course descriptions, length,
and any prerequisites
Sample entry in Blue Book:
Name of Class
Course Number:
Semesters:
Grade Level:
Prerequisite:
Description of the course and what you can
expect to do in the class.
Graduation
Credits
Students must pass a 1semester class to earn ½
unit of credit
Students must pass both
semesters to earn 1 unit of
credit
Minimum number of credits
for graduation: 23
Fine Arts Requirement may
be met by inclusion
23 credits
Bartlesville High School
Students need 23
credits to graduate
Students should
earn at least 6
credits each year
for 4 years
credits
Reminder about
Senate Bill 982
Students must be
enrolled in the
“college preparatory curriculum”
Unless
Student’s parent/legal guardian
approves student enroll in
existing “state high school
graduation requirements”
State graduation
requirements
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4 Language Arts
3 Science
3 Mathematics
3 Social Studies
2 Arts*
10 units electives
* Fine Arts units may
be sets of
competencies
College Preparatory
curriculum SB 982
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4 English
3 Laboratory Science
3 Mathematics
3 Social studies
2 Foreign Language or
Computer Technology
• 1 Additional Unit
• 1 Fine Arts*
• 7 units electives
Senate Bill 982
The bottom line . . .
“According to the law, if you do not
select the existing state high school
graduation requirements, your child
will automatically be enrolled in the
new college preparatory
curriculum.”
Earning a
college
scholarship
through the
Oklahoma
Higher Learning
Access Program
Oklahoma’s Promise:
OHLAP
Apply during 8th, 9th or 10th grade year
Family earned $50,000 or less per year
at time of application
Student must:
Complete 17 required units
Earn at least 2.5 GPA in required courses
Attend school regularly
Stay out of trouble
Information
and
application
on-line at:
www.okpromise.org
Graduation with HONORS
To wear a gold tassel at
graduation and
To receive special recognition
on the graduation program,
students must
complete specified Honors, Pre-AP, or
Advanced Placement courses
earn unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
in the discipline
other
information
about being
a
freshman
Not in the “Blue Book”
Why take
Pre-AP classes?
1. Gain edge in college
preparation
2. Stand out in college
admissions process
3. Broaden student’s
intellectual horizons
Advanced Placement
classes provide
College Preparation
•Improve writing skills
•Sharpen problem-solving techniques
•Develop study habits for rigorous courses
College Admissions
•Demonstrate maturity/readiness for college
•Show willingness to push self to higher limit
•Emphasize commitment to academic excellence
Intellectual Horizons
•Explore world from various perspectives
(own/others’)
•Study subjects in greater depth and detail
•Assume responsibility of reasoning, analyzing,
understanding for self
For information on
preparing for college,
ACT and PSAT tests:
www.collegeboard.com/psat
&
www.act.org/plan
National Honor
Society
To be invited to join
National Honor Society
as a 10th Grader
earn an unweighted
GPA of 3.51 or
higher in 9th grade
Freshman participate in
activities including
Homecoming, Winter Formal,
and Student Council,
and class-related
clubs such as FBLA,
FCCLA, and foreign
language clubs (Spanish,
French, German)
Students take
End-of-Instruction (EOI) tests
in Algebra I
and Biology I H
End-of-Instruction
tests (EOIs)
Required for graduation from
high school in Oklahoma
Results are recorded on students’
transcripts:
Advanced knowledge
Satisfactory
Limited knowledge
Unsatisfactory
Some 9th grade
students
participate in
Freshman
Academy*
or Project CORE*
*Enrollment by
special permission
Back to the “Blue Book”
Students and
parents should
refer to the
course descriptions
and prerequisites
listed in the “Blue Book”
before selecting classes on
the pre-enrollment form
Freshmen
take either
Algebra I,
Geometry
Honors*, or
Algebra II
Honors*
*Students must
meet certain
prerequisites
to take
Honors
or
Pre-AP classes.
Mathematics Sequences
Grade
Traditional
Honors
7th
8th
Honors
Algebra I - H
Algebra I - H
Geometry - H
9th
Algebra I
Geometry - H
Algebra II - H
10th
Geometry
Algebra II - H
Pre-AP Pre-Calc.
[or AP Statistics]
11th
Algebra II
Pre-AP Pre-Calc.
[or AP Statistics]
or Calculus AB
or Calculus BC
[or Pre-AP Pre-Calc]
12th
Col. Alg. Trig
Calculus AB
or Calculus BC
AP Statistics
or off-campus
college course
Freshman
th
take 9 grade
English Grammar
and Composition
Traditional?
or
Pre-AP?
Freshmen
take
1 Lab Science
Physical Science?
or
Honors Biology I?
Freshmen take
1 semester
of
Oklahoma
History
Mid-High electives include
Business classes
Keyboarding
*Word Processing
*Business Computer Applications
Business Dynamics
Entrepreneurship
*Require keyboarding prerequisite
*Meet College Prep computer requirement
Family &
Consumer Science
classes. . .
Teen Life Skills
Career Exploration
FaCS I-A
FaCS I-B
FaCS II-A
FaCS II-B
Foreign Language Classes . . .
French
German
Spanish
Vocal and
Instrumental music
band
orchestra
choir
Media Studies
and
Yearbook
Classes
produce
student
publications
Enrollment
is by
application
and teacher
approval
Art I & II
Debate
Drama
Cold War
Current Events
Technical
Theater
PE classes include
Fit and Firm
Life Games
and
Weightlifting
9th
grade
athletics
Baseball
Cross Country
Basketball
Tennis
Golf
Volleyball
Football
Swimming
Softball
Soccer
Track
Cheerleading
Poms
Literacy Plus
For students who have
not demonstrated 8th
grade reading
proficiency*
*important for
the student who
wants to take
the driver’s test
Driver Education
Students may enroll
in Driver Education
for summer, spring,
or fall semesters
 Cost: $230
per session
Credit: .5 units
elective credit
Driver Education
•Age: must be at least 15 to enroll
•Classes before and after school day
•Summer classes in June and in July
•Enroll with Mr. Demaray,
not counselors
The Enrollment Process
1. Listen to information presented
by Mid-High Counselors
2. Students take forms home and
discuss options with parents
Blue Book page 7
Bartlesville High School Graduation Worksheet (see pages 3 & 6 for your requirements)
FRESHMAN YEAR
1st Semester
2nd Semester
SOPHOMORE YEAR
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Form to help plan the next
4 years
JUNIOR YEAR
SENIOR YEAR
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9
Typical
Grade Schedule
SIX (6) HOURS EACH DAY TO INCLUDE:
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English 9 Gram./Comp. (Full Year)
Algebra I (Full Year)
Physical Science/Lab (Full Year)
Oklahoma History (1 Semester)
Elective (1 Semester)
Elective(s) (For. Lang./Comp. Tech.)
Elective(s) (2 Semesters or Full Year)
Sample
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Grade Honors
Schedule
SIX HOURS EACH DAY TO INCLUDE:
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English 9 Gram./Comp. Pre-AP (Full Year)
Geometry H or Alg. II H (Full Year)
Biology I/Lab H (Full Year)
Oklahoma History (1 Semester)
Elective (1 Semester)
Elective(s) (Comp. Tech. or For. Lang.)
Elective(s) (2 Semesters or Full Year)
Students can mix Honors*
(or Pre-AP) classes
with non-honors
(“traditional”) classes
*Honors classes require students to meet
prerequisites. This is explained in the Blue Book:
Name of Class
Course Number:
Semesters:
Grade Level:
Prerequisite:
Description of the class from blue book—written
by the teacher.
Pre-enrollment forms for 07-08 9th graders
Madison forms will be
handed to students
Feb. 13
Central forms will be
handed to students
Feb. 15
Sample Enrollment Form
Bartlesville Mid-High Course Selection
9th Grade 2007-08
__________________________/______________________________/______
(Last Name)
(First)
LANGUAGE ARTS
4301
4303
5026
4111
4151
4240
4242
(M.I.)
BUSINESS EDUCATION
English 9 Grammar & Composition
English 9 Gram & Comp Pre-AP TAR
Competitive Debate
Journalism I
Media Study and Production I,II
Yearbook I,II
Literacy Plus
4301
4301
4301
4301
4301
4301
Business Computer Applications
Business Dynamics
Entrepreneurship
Personal Keyboarding
Word Processing
Note Taking & Study Skills
FINE ARTS
MATHEMATICS
4458
4411
4521
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry Honors
TAR
2811
2931
2951
Art I
Band
Treble Chorus
TAR
Complete the enrollment form
Check the following required
courses:
1 English class
1 math class
1 science class
1 Oklahoma history class
and
then check from among
the listed elective courses:
Foreign Language
Family and Consumer Science
Physical Education (& athletics)
Business
Art
Music
Speech and Drama
Social Studies
The Enrollment Process
1. Listen to information presented
by Mid-High Counselors
2. Students take forms home and
discuss options with parents
3. Students return forms to Middle
School teachers/counselors
Pre-enrollment forms for 07-08 9th graders
Madison forms will be
handed to students Feb. 13
and are due back
at Madison Feb. 16
Central forms will be
handed to students Feb. 15
and are due back
at Central Feb. 22
The Enrollment Process
1. Listen to information presented
by Mid-High Counselors
2. Students take forms home and
discuss options with parents
3. Students return forms to Middle
School teachers/counselors
4. Students and parents discuss
pre-enrollment with Mid-High
counselors by appointment
Enrollment for Middle Schools
by appointment:
Madison: Feb. 26 through March 2
Central: March 5 through March 9
Students are
divided by
alphabet
among the
Mid-High
counselors
Mrs Fouts: A-F
Mrs. Reed: G-O
Mrs. Gaut: P-Z
Next August’s
enrollment times
will be announced
in the newspaper
and on the MidHigh web page at
www.bps-ok.org/midhigh
Reminder:
Students will not be
allowed to complete
registration for 10th
grade at the end of
summer if they have
not received required
immunizations.
Each school’s registrar can
answer questions about
required immunizations.
For more enrollment
information visit
www.bps-ok.org/midhigh
May your student have
great freshman and
sophomore years here!