Where the Dream Begins! Mid-High Course Selection Class of 2016 Class of 2017 February 2013 Mission Statement Bartlesville Mid-High School will challenge and prepare students for a lifetime of success through academics, citizenship, and leadership. People to know Administration Jason Langham Principal Eliot Smith Assistant Principal (Class of 2016) Jennifer Stahl: Assistant Principal (Class of 2017 Counselors Kathi Wilson A-F Andrea Jacobs G-O Ron Osborn P-Z Graduation What do you need to graduate? 23 Credits Students should earn at least 6 credits each year for four years Must earn 2 credits to be a Sophomore Must earn 8 credits to be a Junior Graduation Requirements 4 of 7 End of Instruction tests (EOI’s) Algebra I and English II are required Must pass at least 2 of the following: Algebra II Geometry Biology I U.S. History English III Financial Literacy (must be proficient in all 14 competencies) Course Requirements College Prep/Work Ready College Prep/Work Ready State Graduation 4 English 3 Lab Science/Biology 3 Math 3 History 10 Electives 23 Credits Total Students planning to attend college out of state or participate in NCAA athletics should choose the foreign language option. Senate Bill 982 “ACE Legislation” Students must be enrolled in a “college preparatory curriculum UNLESS The parent/legal guardian signs a letter allowing you to enroll in the “state high school graduation requirements” Earning Graduation Credits Fine Arts Requirement Pass a 1 semester class to earn ½ unit of credit Pass both semesters will earn 1 unit of credit May be met by inclusion Must earn 2 credits to pass To 10th grade Must earn 8 credits to pass To 11th “Blue Books” Each student will receive a blue book You should refer to the blue book before making course selections Contains course descriptions and prerequisites for courses Classes are listed by department Course length (semester/full year) Business Computer Applications * Course Number: 2127 Semesters: 1 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding This course is an introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations and the presentations and the integration of……. What classes should I select? Transcript/Graduation Checklist Course Selection Worksheet Blue Book Teacher Recommendations Choose your classes wisely! Schedule changes can only be made within the first 10 days of each semester. Take time and THINK about your selections. Consider these: Prerequisites Students can mix Honors* (or Pre-AP) with “traditional” classes College Admission requirements Tri-County Technology Center Oklahoma’s Promise Requirements NCAA and NAIA eligibility Ace legislation requires 3 units of math grades 9-12 Mathematics Sequences Grade Honors Honors Traditional Traditional 7th Algebra I - H 8th Geometry - H Algebra I - H 9th Algebra II - H Geometry - H Algebra I Algebra I-A 10th Pre-AP Stat. Pre-AP PreCalc. Algebra II - H Geometry Algebra I-B 11th Pre-Calc. Calculus AB or Calculus BC Pre-AP Stat. Pre-AP PreCalc. Algebra II or Math of Finance Geometry 12th Off-campus college course AP Statistics Pre-Calc. Calculus AB or Calculus BC AP Statistics College Alg.Trig. Math of Finance Algebra II or Math of Finance Science Sequences Grade 9th Honors Traditional Honors Biology I Physical Science 10th Honors Chemistry I Biology I 11th AP Chemistry II AP Biology II Chemistry I Active Chemistry Env. Science Physics Inquiry 12th AP Chemistry II AP Biology II AP Physics B Chemistry I Active Chemistry Env. Science Anatomy and Phys. Physics Inquiry These steps must be completed by Freshmen February 21st Sophomores March 4th Step 1: Use the course selection worksheet as a guide. Step 2: Follow directions on the worksheet and select courses online. Step 3: Print AND sign the verification form. (both parent and student must sign) Step 4: Return verification form to teacher Schedule 1st Hour: 2nd Hour: 3rd Hour: 4th Hour: 1st Lunch: 2nd Lunch: 5th Hour: 6th Hour: 7th Hour: 7:50-8:40 8:44-9:34 9:38-10:28 10:32-11:23 11:23-11:53 12:17-12:47 11:57-12:47 12:51-1:41 1:45-2:35 *Tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday after school Seven hour day to include: • English (full year class) • Math (full year class) • Science (full year class) • Social Studies (full year class) • Elective(s) (Computer Technology or Foreign Language) • Elective(s) (two semester or full year) • Elective(s) (two semester or full year) Graduation with HONORS • To wear a gold tassel at graduation and receive special Recognition in 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 (English, Math, etc). Graduation with Honors Students can graduate with honors in: English Foreign Language Mathematics Psychology Science Art History Music 1. Gives students an edge in college preparation. 2. Helps them stand out on college applications. 3. Broadens their intellectual horizons. Freshmen core classes Math: Algebra I, Algebra 1-A, Geometry Honors*, or Algebra II Honors* English: Traditional or Pre-AP Financial Literacy/Oklahoma History Science: Physical Science or Biology I Honors/Lab* Sophomore core classes Math: Algebra 1-B, Geometry, or Algebra II Honors*, Pre-Calculus Pre-AP* English: Traditional or Pre-AP World History or AP European History* Science: Biology I/Lab or Chemistry I Honors/Lab* Electives Students will enroll in three units of electives: • Fine Arts • Business • FACS • Foreign Language • Physical Education • Social Studies Elective • Language Arts Electives • Test Prep (10th grade) • TCTC (10th grade) Elective classes are both full year and semester classes. Enrollment must total 7 credits. Athletics 9th grade athletics are after school 10th grade athletics are 7th hour Baseball Cross Country Basketball Football Golf Volleyball Tennis Swimming Softball Soccer Track Cheerleading Pom Pon Wrestling Tri-County Tech Classes Application process required Tri-County Tech classes can be selected as alternate courses for Sophomores. Class times for next year Pre-Engineering and Medicine & Biosciences 1:00-1:50 3:00-3:50 NO flexibility for leaving early or coming later NO transportation home at 3:50 Questions: Call Kerensa Kester, Enrollment Services Director 918-331-3375 Prepare for COLLEGE Take rigorous classes Consider taking 4 years of math and science Think about taking AP classes Student could earn a scholarship to college Courses that Meet Oklahoma’s Promise are denoted in blue book as well as in Powerschool course selection. Oklahoma’s Promise www.oklahomaspromise.org Oklahoma’s Promise Apply during 8th, 9th, or 10th, grade Verify parents earn $50,000 or less per year at the time of application Student must meet requirements: Complete 17 required units GPA of at least 2.5 in required classes Attend school regularly Stay out of trouble 9th Grade orientation to the Mid-High Lots of fun activities Free t-shirt and prizes Watch for your invitation How to register https://sis.bps-ok.org/admin/pw.html The decisions you make today will determine where you will end up tomorrow! Questions?