Transcript Boonville R-I High School

Boonville R-I High School
Sophomore Enrollment
Presentation
Graduation Requirements
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To graduate from BHS students must earn 24 credits. The
following is required:
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Communication Arts
4 units
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Social Studies
3 units
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Mathematics
3 units
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Science
3 units
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Fine Arts
1 unit
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Practical Arts
1 unit
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Physical Education
1 unit
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Health
½ unit
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Personal Finance
½ unit
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Electives
7 units
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Total
24 units
Graduation Honors
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The Cum Laude System was adopted to encourage
students to pursue a strong academic program. This
program exceeds the minimum standards outlined for
graduation. Classes must be from the academic core.
Students who complete this program of study, along with
maintaining the specified grade point average, will receive
a high school diploma awarded:
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Cum Laude - 3.5000-3.7499 GPA
Magna Cum Laude - 3.7500-3.9999 GPA
Summa Cum Laude - 4.0000 or above GPA
Graduation Honors
Communication Arts (CA I and higher)
4 units
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Social Studies (Am. History, Civics)
3 units
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Mathematics (Algebra I and higher)*
3 units
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Science (Physical Science and higher)**
3 units
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Core Electives***
3 units
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Fine Arts
1 unit
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Practical Arts
1 unit
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Physical Education
1 unit
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Health
½ unit
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Personal Finance
½ unit
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Electives
4 units
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Total
24 units
*Algebra I taken in 8th grade can fulfill 1 math credit. Algebra IA and IB will equal one unit of
Math credit to fulfill honors requirement, but will count as 2 units of credit toward graduation.
**Elemental Physical Science and Elemental Biology will equal one unit of Physical Science
credit to fulfill honors requirement, but will count as 2 units of credit toward graduation.
***Core Electives can be earned from CA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and foreign language.
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Embedded credit will not count toward graduation honors.
Sophomore Course Selections
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Placement in CORE course is dependent on teacher recommendation.
Requirements
Courses (All 1 unit unless otherwise listed)
Communication Arts
Communication Arts Skills, Communication Arts I, Communication Arts II
Mathematics
Algebra IB, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
Science
Elemental Biology, Biology
Social Studies
World Geography, World History
Electives
Practical Arts (1 unit required)
Accounting I – 1 unit
Web Design – 1 unit
Desktop Publishing – 1 unit
Keyboarding – ½ unit
Economics – ½ unit, 1st or 2nd semester
Computer Applications – ½ unit, 1st or 2nd semester
Personal Finance – ½ unit, 1st or 2nd semester (required for graduation)
Life Skills – ½ or 1 unit
Foods I – ½ unit 1st semester
Foods II – ½ unit, 2nd semester
Housing and Interior Design – ½ unit, 2nd semester
Family Relations – ½ unit, 1st sem
Intro. to Health Sciences – ½ unit
Consumer Car Care – ½ unit
Agriculture Science I or II – 1 unit
Woodworking Technology – 1 unit
Advanced Woodworking & Construction Tech – 1 unit
-Students who choose a
semester class must
make sure they take a
first and second
semester class.
Sophomore Course Selections (cont.)
Requirements
Electives
-Students who choose a
semester class must
make sure they take a
first and second
semester class.
Courses (All 1 unit unless otherwise listed)
Fine Arts (1 unit required)
Art I or II – 1 unit
Band – 1 unit
Music of the 20th Century – 1 unit
Pirate Singers - ½ or 1 unit, must audition
Chamber Choir – 1 unit, must audition
Drama – 1 unit
Electives
Personal Health – ½ unit, 1st or 2nd semester (required for graduation)
Advanced Boys PE- ½ or 1 unit
Advanced Girls PE- ½ or 1 unit
Lifetime Sports – ½ or 1 unit
Spanish I or II – 1 unit
Newspaper Publication – 1 unit
Yearbook Publication – 1 unit
Study Hall – no credit
Library Aide - ½ or 1 unit
2013-14 BTEC Courses Offered
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Agriculture
Auto Collision Repair
Auto Technology
Health Sciences
Woodworking and Construction
Computer Networking and Information
Technology
Courses will be offered only if adequate enrollment
numbers exist.
Enrollment Process
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Between now and February 22nd, you need to:
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Review your transcript.
Choose and discuss courses you would like to
take with your parents and teachers.
Fill out your enrollment sheets.
Your teachers will sign off on your courses for
next year on February 20th and 21st.
Review your Personal Plan of Study and make
any needed changes. Refer to the Program of
Study templates in the back of the Course
Registration Handbook to assist you.
Enrollment Form
Unit of Credit
Course Selection
Teacher Approval
Communication Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Elective
List 2 if the course is a semester course.
Make sure you indicate first or second
semester.
Elective
List 2 if the course is a semester course.
Make sure you indicate first or second
semester.
Elective
List 2 if the course is a semester course.
Make sure you indicate first or second
semester.
Alternate Courses
Choose two alternate courses in case the courses you have chosen will not fit into your schedule.
Unit of Credit
Course Selection
Alternate Course
Alternate Course
Alternate courses may be semester courses or yearlong. If the course is a semester class, please list the semester for which it
meets.
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Program of Study
Personal Plan of Study
Personal Plan of Study
MSHSAA and BHS Eligibility
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A student must pass 3 units of credit in order to
be eligible to participate in or attend extra
curricular activities (sports, dances, clubs,
prom, etc).
Credit is awarded on the semester concept.
Each class is equal to ½ credit.
Do the Math:
 ½ credit x 6 classes = 3 units
You must pass 6 classes!
A+ Program
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The A+ program is designed to provide tuition for students to
attend any community college in the state of Missouri. To be
eligible, students must meet the following requirements:
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Attend an A+ school for 3 consecutive years.
Graduate with a 2.5 non-weighted accum. GPA.
Have an attendance rate of 95% for the four years.
Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring in a school sponsored activity
(12.5 hours can be job shadowing).
Maintain a record of good citizenship, and avoid the use of drugs and
alcohol.
Achieve a score of Proficient or Advanced on the Algebra I EOC test.
2 of 3 units of math must be Algebra I and higher.
2 or 3 units of science must be Physical Science and higher. EPS and
EB will count as one unit of credit toward the A+ science requirement.
Enrollment Reminders
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Students may only enroll in 1 PE class per semester.
Students may only enroll in 1 Study Hall or Aide position per
semester.
Students wishing to be an Aide must have that teacher sign the
registration form.
Students who need to take Credit Recovery need to sign-up for
Study Hall and write Credit Recovery – Subject on the
registration form.
ALL classes (except Study Hall) must be signed off by a teacher.
Students must be enrolled as full-time students.