Transcript Bowling Green High School - Kentucky Department of Education

Bowling Green High School
WELCOME
Incoming
th
9
graders!
Class of 2019
BGHS Freshman Program
 Team based supports
 Focus on grades, attendance, and behavior
 Our mission: College and Career Ready
 Encourage student involvement
 [email protected]
PRINCIPALS
Mr. Fields, Principal
Mrs. Shive, Assistant Principal
Mr. King, Freshman Principal
Mr. Livers, Assistant Principal
COUNSELORS & CCR COACH
Mrs. Lawson
Ms. Rowan
Mrs. Krisher
Ms. Swiney
Mrs. O’Rourke
School Hours at BGHS
Excel Period (Zero Period)
7:30 am to 8:20 am
Regular School Day
1st – 6th periods
8:30 am to 3:05 pm
Words you need to know…
 Credit---Official certification that a student has completed a
course. At BGHS, we have whole (1) credit courses and half
(1/2) credit courses.
 Semester---One of the two divisions of an academic year.
1st semester--the start of school to winter break (August – December).
2nd semester--after winter break until the end of the year (January – May)
 Prerequisite—What is required before you can take a class
 Transcript---A student’s academic record.
 Core Courses—Academic courses recognized by the NCAA
Clearinghouse
 Career Pathway—A series of courses that lead a student to
being ready for a specific career. Kind of like a college major.
Math Requirement
 All students are required to take a math course every year of high
school.
 This can include:
Pre-Algebra Algebra I
Accelerated Algebra I
Geometry
Accelerated Geometry Geometry Pre-AP
Algebra II
Accelerated Algebra II Algebra II Pre-AP
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Algebra III
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP
AP Calculus AP Statistics
Math 116-WKU
AP Computer Science
Foundations in Personal Finance
*Individual circumstances discussed with counselor
Diploma Choices
Merit Diploma
22 credits minimum required
Comprehensive Diploma
24 credits minimum required
Merit Diploma
 English
English I, II, III, IV
4 credits
 Science
Any three science classes
to include: life science, physical science,
3 credits
and earth/space science.
 Math
Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II
3 credits
 Social Studies
World Civ., U. S. History,
Political Science
3 credits
 Health / P.E.
½ credit health, ½ credit P.E.
1 credit
 Humanities
History of Performing/Visual Art
Embedded
Total REQUIRED Credits =
Plus ELECTIVE Credits =
TOTAL CREDITS=
14
8 (minimum)
22
Comprehensive Diploma
 English
English I, II, III, IV
4 credits
 Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Anatomy/Physiology or higher
3 credits
 Math
Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II
3 credits
 Social Studies
World Civ., U. S. History,
Political Science
3 credits
 Health / P.E.
½ credit health, ½ credit P.E.
1 credit
 Humanities
History of Performing/Visual Art
Embedded
 World Languages
two classes from same language
2 credits
Total REQUIRED Credits =
Plus ELECTIVE Credits =
TOTAL CREDITS=
16
8 (minimum)
24
Grade Point Average
Class Rank
 A temporary GPA is figured at the end of each year
and a final one is done at the end of senior year.
 Rank in class is determined by the numerical grade
point average.
 The final averages of all courses are counted in
figuring the numerical GPA.
 The student receives a decimal GPA based on a 4.0
scale with the following values assigned
A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0
Sample Grades / GPA
9TH Grade (End of Year on Transcript)
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English I
Algebra I
Biology
Spanish I
Health
PE I
World Civ.
GPA
Numeric
Class Rank
86
94
82
76
96
98
95
3.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
4.0
20 /6 = 3.33
88.33
65/283
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
Kentucky Educational Excellence
Scholarship (KEES)
Go to www.kheaa.com for more information
Awarded to graduating seniors who will attend a Kentucky College, university or
technical school. The amount received will be based on each year’s GPA and a one
time bonus for the ACT score.
GPA
AMOUNT
GPA
AMOUNT
2.50
2.60
2.70
2.75
2.80
2.90
3.00
3.10
3.20
3.25
$125.00
150.00
175.00
187.50
200.00
225.00
250.00
275.00
300.00
312.50
3.30
3.40
3.50
3.60
3.70
3.75
3.80
3.90
4.00
325.00
350.00
375.00
400.00
425.00
437.50
450.00
475.00
500.00
ACT
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28 and
above
AMOUNT
$36
71
107
143
179
214
250
286
321
357
393
428
464
500
Required Classes
For Your FRESHMAN YEAR
 English I
 Math
 Science
 Social Studies
 Health & P.E.
Possible Electives for 9th grade
 WORLD LANGUAGES
 Spanish I
 Spanish II
 Spanish II-Accelerated
 French I
 German I
 Mandarin Chinese
 ART
 Basic Design & Drawing
 Advanced Studio (Portfolio Required)
 MUSIC
 Band
 Strings Orchestra
 Intermediate Mixed Choir
Possible Electives for 9th grade
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
 Auto Maint & Light Repair A / Lab
 Prerequisite for Automotive Pathway
 Business Principles & Apps
 Prerequisite for Management Pathway
 Prerequisite for Marketing Pathway
 Prerequisite for Entrepreneurship Pathway
 Digital Literacy
 Prerequisite for Accounting Pathway
 Prerequisite for Multimedia Pathway
 Prerequisite for Computer Science Pathway
 Intro to Construction Carpentry1.0
 Prerequisite for Carpentry Pathway
Possible Electives for 9th grade
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
 Child / Human Development I
 Prerequisite for Early Childhood Dev Pathway
 Life Skills
 Prerequisite for Fashion and interior design Pathway
 Prerequisite for Culinary Arts Pathway
 Prerequisite for Consumer & Family Management
Pathway
 Principles of Health Science
 Prerequisite for Allied Health
 Prerequisite for Pre-Nursing Pathway
 Prerequisite for Pharmacy Tech Pathway
 MILITARY
 JROTC I
 JROTC / Health /Physical Ed
 Both Classes are prerequisites for the ROTC Pathway
AGREEMENT FOR PRE-AP AND AP CLASSES
Agreement
For
Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement Classes
I understand that I have enrolled in a Pre-Advanced or Advanced Placement class or classes, and they are
taught at a college level with college level expectations. I understand that this or these classes will require
time and effort on my part as I endeavor to learn new skills and new content. I understand my responsibilities
as a student in the Advanced Placement curriculum, and I commit to doing the work required.
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English I PAP
English II PAP
AP Eng Lit.
AP Eng Lang.
AP Music
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Biology PAP
Chemistry PAP
Physics PAP
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Biology
AP Environmental
 Geometry PAP
 Algebra II PAP
 Pre-Calculus PAP
 AP Calculus AB
 AP Calculus BC
 AP Computer Sci.
 AP Statistics
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AP World History
AP US History
AP Government
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AP French
AP German
AP Spanish
AP Comparative
AP Human Geography
AP European History
AP Psychology
By signing this agreement, I agree that I have carefully considered all requirements for the Advanced
Placement class and have made an informed decision.
I understand that I CAN NOT transfer to a non-Pre-AP/AP class without losing
my credit for the year and adversely affecting my GPA.
I understand that I will have to take a non-Pre-AP/AP class during the next school year.
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Printed Student Name
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Grade
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Student Signature
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Date
As a parent/guardian of the above mentioned student, I understand that my child has enrolled in
a Pre-Advanced or Advanced Placement class or classes, and this is a year long commitment.
I understand by signing this agreement, I agree that we have carefully considered all requirements for the
Advanced Placement class or classes and we have made an informed decision.
I understand that my child CAN NOT transfer to a non-Pre-AP/AP class without losing
my credit for the year and adversely affecting his/her GPA.
I understand that my child will have to take a non- Pre-AP/AP class during the next school year.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
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Bowling Green High School
Curriculum Planner
Period
Grade 8
Grade 9 Grade10 Grade 11 Grade 12
0 (Excel)
1st
English I
English II
English III
2nd
World Civ.
U.S. History
Political
Science
Math
Math
Math
4th
Science
Science
Science
5th
Health/ P.E.
6th
Spanish II or
Another
3rd
(Algebra I)
(Geometry)
Spanish I
World
Languages
English IV
Math Elec.
Required
A Glance at what will
happen on March 18 &
March 20
 Meet with one of the high school counselors and
register for your 9th grade classes
 Attend information sessions and tour the
building
 Prior to the meeting/registration, you and your
parent/guardian should have registered for your
classes on line
Questions
Ms. Rowan, [email protected]
Mrs. Lawson, [email protected]
Ms. Swiney, [email protected]
Mrs. Krisher, [email protected]
270-746-2300