Transcript 2012-2013 Scheduling Orientation

2015-2016
Scheduling
Orientation
Bryan Station High School
Scheduling
It’s time to get
ready for the
2015-2016 school
year!!!
Graduation Requirements
4 credits of English
 3 credits of Math (Plus 4th year of instruction)
 3 credits of Science
 3 credits of Social Studies
 1 credit of Visual Performing Arts
 ½ credit of Health
 ½ credit of PE
 11 credits of Electives
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Pre-College Curriculum also requires completion of two
years of a foreign language.
Credits
Students can earn 8 per year
6 Credits = Sophomore
12 Credits = Junior
18 Credits = Senior
26 Credits = Diploma!
Scheduling 15-16
 Let’s review your
transcript to make
sure you have all
the right classes
to graduate.
Transcripts
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Your transcript is a permanent record of your
overall academic performance at BSHS.
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Please review your transcript for accuracy.
Keep track of your credits so that you can have
a clear understanding of your academic
progress.
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If there are mistakes, deletions, or other
problems with your transcript, make your
guidance counselor aware when you meet
with them to return your schedule card.
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Keep your transcript with you as you select
your courses for next year.
Transcripts
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Check credit summary to make sure
you have been awarded credit for
the classes you have taken.
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Foreign language counts towards
elective credit.
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If you did not pass a core class, you
need to put that back in your
schedule for next year.
Scheduling 15-16
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Take the scheduling process seriously and choose
classes that will help you determine what you want
to do when you graduate from Bryan Station.
College admissions counselors look at an applicants
strength of schedule when deciding if that student is
capable of handling a rigorous course load in college.
Challenge yourself! Try an advanced or AP class if
you haven’t before!
Your electives are exploratory and will help you
investigate a range of interests!
Scheduling starts today!
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Scheduling starts today!
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After you receive your scheduling materials today, you
will need to take those materials to your classes so that
you can obtain signatures from your teachers for
courses that need approval. (S)
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You should also have a parent signature to ensure that a
parent/guardian has reviewed your selections.
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You will meet with your counselor to turn in your
schedule requests. A time has been scheduled with your
Social Studies teacher. During that time you will meet
one-on-one with your counselor to discuss course
selections for next year.
Scheduling starts today!
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Your Social Studies teacher will inform you as
to when your scheduling materials are due.
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After your conference is complete, you will
turn in your scheduling materials to your
guidance counselor.
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Be prepared and on time for your conference!
Please do not come to your conference empty
handed! This is your schedule and it is
imperative that you have input
Let’s get started!
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The 2015-2016 Instructional Course Directory is a user friendly
guide for the scheduling process. The full directory is on line
on the Counseling web page.
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Some courses require a signature from a teacher. (“S”)
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Some courses require a pre-requisite course. (“*”)
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Some courses are for specific grade levels. (10-12)
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Some courses are offered for one semester only.
(S1) = Semester 1
(S2) = Semester 2
Scheduling 15-16
Special Programs
and Programs
that need
applications.
Applications are required!
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Opportunity Middle College (10-12): Dual enrollment partnership
through BCTC. See your guidance counselor for details.
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Technical Centers(10-12): Locust Trace, Eastside, and Southside
technical schools. All program information is in the course
directory. Counselors will provide application when we collect
cards.
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Business Co-op and EBCE (Seniors only): See Mr. Rushin in room
133.
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Child Care Co-op (Junior/Seniors only): See Mrs. Alley in room 522.
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Commercial Foods: See Ms. Fuqua in Room 520
Classes that require an
application!
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Child Care Services Room 522
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Commercial Foods
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Dual Credit English
(Must Qualify on ACT)
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Dual Credit Math
(Must Qualify on ACT)
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Peer Tutoring
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Career Development (Teacher
Aide/Non-credit course/Seniors
only)
Room 520
Career Pathways
 Goal: Help students explore an
area of interest in order to plan for
the future career opportunities
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Students should take a cluster of four electives that fit into
the same pathway.
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Typically, those would be taken one or two per year.
Career Pathways = College and Career Ready!
Career Pathways
Air Force ROTC
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ROTC
Business
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Accounting
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Administrative Support
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Business Management
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Marketing/Sports Marketing
Family and Consumer Science
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Culinary Arts
•
Consumer and Family
Management
•
Early Childhood Education
•
Fashion and Interior Design
Health Sciences
•
Allied Health
•
Nurse Aide
Engineering and Technology
•
Aerospace
•
Manufacturing
•
Engineering
Informational Technology (IT)
•
Web Development
StationARTS
•
Theatrical Technology
JROTC
 Goal:
To develop citizens of
character dedicated to
serving their nation and
community.
Values
of citizenship
Service to the United States
Personal responsibility
Leadership/Fellowship
Business and Marketing
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Goal: to help students develop skills and knowledge in personal
finance, time management, and goal setting as applied to the
business and marketing industry.
Relates academic subjects to the real world and shows how
reading and math can be applied in "real world" situations.
Learn self-confidence, self-awareness, good work habits,
problem solving, critical thinking, punctuality, reliability,
teamwork, and leadership.
Pathways
Accounting and Financial Services
 Administrative Support Services
 Business Management
 Sports Marketing
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Engineering Academy
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Goal: To provide an environment where students develop
critical thinking skills through a hands on project based
learning, preparing them to take on real world challenges
in the field of engineering.
 Construction
 Engineering
Family & Consumer Science
Goal: Prepare students for
successful careers, build
awareness and develop leadership
skills through classroom
instruction, laboratory
experiences and work based
learning experiences.
 Pathways
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 Child
Development
 Foods and Culinary Arts
 Fashion and Interior Design
 Consumer Management
Information Technology Academy
Goal: Provide students with the skills
and knowledge to enter college or the
workforce upon graduation while
equipping them with the technology
skills that will be invaluable regardless
of their career path.
Family & Consumer Science
Goal: Prepare students for
successful careers, build
awareness and develop leadership
skills through classroom
instruction, laboratory
experiences and work based
learning experiences.
 Pathways
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 Child
Development
 Foods and Culinary Arts
 Fashion and Interior Design
 Consumer Management
Medical Sciences Academy
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Goal: Achieve college and career readiness by exposing
students to occupations within the healthcare industry.
 Principles
(9,10,11)
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of Health Science
Course available for Freshmen to take
 Medical
Terminology/Emergency
Procedures (10, 11)
 Medical Science (11, 12)
(Vocational Center)
 Medicaid
Nurses Aide (12)
Medical Sciences Academy
 Additional
 First
Advantages
Aid Certification
 CPR Certification
 Dual credit with BCTC
 Certified Nursing Assistant:
Industry Certification
 CNA needed for college programs
 Skilled waged for High School
graduate
StationARTS
& Fine Arts
 Goal:
Prepare students to excel in
the field of music and visual art.
• Music –
• Dance
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both
• Drama
instrumental
• Technical
and vocal
Theatre
• Visual art –
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either Art or
Drawing is
pre-requisite
for most
other art
classes
Schedule Card 15-16
Finalizing your
choices!
Schedule Card
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Mark all of your class choices clearly. On
the back of the card it is imperative that
you write out 8 class choices along with 4
alternate choices. Not completing this step
could result in you not getting a class of
your choice.
Pay attention to special notations next to
certain courses: (S1), (S2), (A), (S), (*).
Your choices are not complete until you
have teacher signatures on courses with (S)
Turn in applications to the correct teachers
www.bshs.fcps.net/counseling
All of the information and materials provided in today’s
presentation can be located on the counseling office
website.
DEFENDERS:
Believe and Achieve
Strive and Excel
Have Honor and Integrity
Serve and Contribute
AND TURN YOUR SCHEDULE CARDS IN ON TIME!
Guidance Office Staff
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Freshman: Lori Daugherty
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Students last name A-D: Brandy Jones
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Students last name E-K: Denise Lawless
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Students last name L-R: Yvette Thompson
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Students last name S-Z: Dana Lawrence
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Spanish Immersion: Ann Hurt
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Scheduling/Infinite Campus: Barb Stenzel
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Registrar: Terri Hockensmith
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Administrative Assistant: Amy Sommer