Transcript Freshman Orientation 2008

BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Sophomore Class Scheduling
Meeting
Compassion
Honesty
Accountability
Integrity
Now
Opening Comments & Introductions
Team 2016 Staff
Stacey Lingelbaugh - Assistant Principal
Lynn Davis - Counselor
Drew Tower - Academic Coach
Julie Jackson - Administrative Assistant
Objectives for this meeting
► Class
► BHS
of 2016 successes
Graduation Requirements / Core 40 Diploma
► Academic/Technical
Honors Diploma
► College/Career Readiness
► Scheduling
► Typical
► Area
31
Process
Junior Schedule
Early Success!
Goal Update
Team 2016 Goals
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97% Graduation Rate
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Only 8 diploma track
students are credit deficient
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93% Passing Algebra 1
ECA
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95% already passed Algebra
1 ECA
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90% Passing English 10
ECA
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Will take English 10 ECA in
May
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65% of students earning
an Academic Honors
Diploma
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70% of students currently on
track to earn AHD
BHS Graduation Requirements
Core 40 Diploma = 43 Total Credits
English/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
► Health and Wellness
► Fine Arts
► Practical Arts
► Directed Electives
► Electives
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9 credits
6* credits @ HS
6 credit @ HS
6 credits
2 credits
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
3 credits
8 credits
Academic Honors Diploma = 47 Credits
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2 Math Credits beyond Algebra II
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6-8 World Language Credits
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2 Credits in Fine Arts
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GPA = Cumulative equivalent of a “B”
No semester grade below a “C-”
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Complete one of the following options:
 4 semesters of AP (Must take Exams)/6 credit hours of Dual Credit
 26 ACT Score (Composite)
 1750 SAT Score (No less than 530 on any section)
Technical Honors Diploma = 47 Credits
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Complete all requirements for CORE 40 Diploma
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Earn 6 credits in college and career preparation courses
► Pathway designed industry-based certification or credential, or
► Pathway dual credits from the lists of priority courses
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GPA = Cumulative equivalent of a “B”
No semester grade below a “C-”
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Complete one of the following options:
 Any one of the options (A-F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors
 Earn the following scores on WorkKeys: Reading (Level 6), Applied
Math (Level 6, Locating Information (Level 5)
 Earn the following minimum score on Accuplacer: Writing (80),
Reading (90), Math (75)
 Earn the following minimum scores on Compass: Algebra (66),
Writing (70), Reading (80)
Keys steps to College and Career Readiness
Sophomore Year
Things to do NOW
 College Testing - use Sophomore PSAT score report and
www.mycollegequickstart.com to improve performance
on Junior PSAT and SAT.
 Increase Naviance use (login user name is the student
ID number, password is student birthdate – 2 numbers
for month, 2 for day, 4 for year – no spaces, no dashes)
 College visits – use spring break
 Leadership
 Community Service
 Academic Rigor
Keys steps to College and Career Readiness
Junior year
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Retake PSAT (October)
Take the SAT (www.collegeboard.com) and the ACT
(www.act.org) in the spring. Students on free or reduced
lunch should request a fee-waiver from the team office.
College Visits - plan at least two college visits – file forms in
the team office.
Use Naviance to explore career clusters and to reduce your
college list to two or three.
Study and work hard – Last chance to impress a college
admissions counselor.
Scheduling Process
► Interested
students meet with Ben Davis
representatives - occurring next Tuesday.
► Scheduling
Video
 Will be shown to students on Jan. 30. (Also
available on Team 2016 Website.)
 Scheduling worksheet. (Due back to English
teachers with a parent signature by February
4.)
Scheduling Process
► February 6th &
7th - Students will select
courses with a counselor in the computer
labs – teacher recommendations included.
► Meet with
► The
Mrs. Davis by Spring Break
schedule change deadline is MAY 1 for
the 2014-2015 school year. Any changes
requested after March 15th will be honored if
space is still available.
Typical Junior Year Schedule
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English (AP or CP - required)
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Math (2 credits - required)
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Science (2 credits - required)
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US History – required (AP is an option)
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World Language (3 years of one or 2/2 for AHD)
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Electives and co-curriculars
Course Information
2014-15 Program of Studies
Your Best Friend!
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Graduation requirements
Courses available by grade
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites
Grade Weighting, Drop/Add, Retake, Athletic policies, etc.
Available online under the Guidance tab on the high school
web site
Thanks for Coming!
► Please
stay if your child is interested in a
program at the Ben Davis Career Center.
► Question Cards
Area 31 Career Center
Erin Dietrich
Career Pathway Specialist
AREA 31
CAREER CENTER
Overview of Area 31
 Serves 11 high schools from Hendricks, Morgan and
Marion Counties
 Attached to Ben Davis High School (door 17)
 Over 40 Career and Technical Education programs
 7 Student organizations
Participating High Schools
 Avon
 Monrovia
 Ben Davis
 Mooresville
 Brownsburg
 Speedway
 Cascade
 Tri West
 Danville
 Plainfield
 Decatur
Programs
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Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace Engineering
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Service Technology
Aviation Flight
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Aviation Management
Biomedical Sciences
Business Cooperative Experiences
Business Technology Lab
Cadet Teaching Education Professions
Cisco Networking Academy
Computer Programming
Computer Technology Support
Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Dental Careers
Desktop Publishing
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Early Childhood Education
Electronics and Computers
Emergency Medical Services
Engineering (Project Lead the Way)
Fire and Rescue
Graphic Imaging Technology
Health Science Education
Heating & Air Conditioning
Interactive Media
Landscape Management
Machine Tool Technology
Marketing Field Experiences (Co-op)
Medical Assisting
Pharmacy Tech
Radio Broadcasting
Technology Education
Tractor/Trailer Driving
Television Broadcasting
Web Page Design
Welding
Student Organizations
 NTHS: National Technical Honor Society
 DECA: An Association of Marketing Students
 BPA: Business Professionals of America
 FFA: Formerly Future Farmers of America
 FCCLA: Family, Career, & Community Leaders
of America
 HOSA: Health Occupations Students of America
 SkillsUSA: Ensuring a skilled workforce
AERA 31
CAREER CENTER
OPEN HOUSE
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JANUARY 28
5:30-8 P.M.