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Mr. Fields, Principal
Mr. King, Freshman Principal
Mrs. Shive, Assistant Principal Mr. Livers, Assistant Principal

Ms. Rowan, Department Head
Mrs. Lawson
Mrs. Krisher Ms. Swiney

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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.
1 st semester--the start of school to winter break (August – December).
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2 nd 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
No —We will not, and you will not

 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
Algebra III Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-AP
AP Calculus AP Statistics
AP Computer Science
Math 116-WKU
Foundations in Personal Finance

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22 credits minimum required
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24 credits minimum required

 English
English I, II, III, IV 4 credits
 Science 3 credits
 Math
 Social Studies
 Health / P.E.
Any three science classes to include: life science, physical science, and earth/space science.
Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II
World Civ., U. S. History,
Political Science
½ credit health, ½ credit P.E.
3 credits
3 credits
1 credit
 Humanities History of Performing/Visual Art
Total REQUIRED Credits =
Plus ELECTIVE Credits =
TOTAL CREDITS=
Embedded
14
8 (minimum)
22

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English English I, II, III, IV 4 credits
 Science 3 credits
 Math
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Anatomy/Physiology or higher
Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II 3 credits
 Social Studies World Civ., U. S. History,
Political Science
3 credits
 Health / P.E.
 Humanities
 World Languages
½ credit health, ½ credit P.E.
Total REQUIRED Credits =
Plus ELECTIVE Credits =
TOTAL CREDITS=
History of Performing/Visual Art two classes from same language
1 credit
Embedded
2 credits
16
8 (minimum)
24

(classes that must be completed successfully in high school before entering college)
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English
Math
Science
English I, II, III, IV
Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II
Credits to include life science, physical science, and earth/space science (at least one lab course).
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
Social Studies
Health / P.E.
From U. S. History,
Economics, Government,
World Geography, and
World Civilization.
½ Health, ½ P.E.
History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts
3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
World Languages or demonstrate competency 2 credits
Electives 5 credits
(3 must be rigorous)
(Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop computer literacy.)
Total REQUIRED Credits =
Plus ELECTIVE Credits =
TOTAL CREDITS=
17
5(minimum)
22

 A temporary GPA is figured at the end of each year and a final one is done during the 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

9 TH Grade (End of Year on Transcript)
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English I
Algebra I
Biology
Spanish I
Health
PE I
World Civ.
76
96
98
95
86
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82
3.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.0
GPA
Numeric
Class Rank
20 /6 = 3.33
88.33
65/283

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 $125.00
2.60 150.00
2.70
175.00
3.30
325.00
3.40
350.00
3.50
375.00
2.75
187.50 3.60
400.00
2.80
200.00 3.70
425.00
2.90
225.00
3.75
437.50
3.00
250.00 3.80
450.00
3.10
275.00 3.90
475.00
3.20
300.00
3.25
312.50
4.00
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

English
Math
Algebra I or higher level
4 years
3 years
Electives 4 years
Additional Courses from above or Foreign Language or
Computer Science
1 extra year of English, Math,
Natural of Physical Science
Social Studies
World Civilization
U.S. History
2 years
Science
Biology w/ lab
Chemistry
2 years
Minimum core-course GPA of
2.30 required
Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before your senior year.
Seven of the 10 core courses must be English, Math or
Science.

 English I
 Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Required Classes
For Your FRESHMAN YEAR
English I Pre-AP
 Geometry
Accelerated Geometry
Accelerated Algebra I
Algebra I -Honors
Geometry Pre-AP
 Algebra II
Accelerated Algebra II
Algebra II Pre-AP
 Biology
 World Civilization
 Health & P.E.
Biology Pre-AP
AP World History

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Journalism: Beginning Reporting
Speech Communications I & II
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Spanish I, French I, German I, Arabic I
Basic Design & Drawing
Advanced Studio (Acceleration)
Band: High School
Choral Music: Mixed Choir
Instrumental Music: String Orchestra
(only during Excel Period)

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 Relationships
Fashion/Interior Design I & II
Foods & Nutrition
Relationships
Child & Human Development I
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Introduction to Construction Carpentry
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
Introduction to Health Science
Occupations
Introduction to Multimedia
Digital Imaging

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JROTC
STLP
Law & Justice
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Business Economics
Business Principles & Applications
Computer & Tech Applications I & II
Entrepreneurship
Financial Literacy
Principles of Marketing
Sports Entertainment Marketing

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
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Chemistry PAP
Physics PAP
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AP Chemistry
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AP Physics
AP Biology
AP Environmental
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Geometry PAP
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Algebra II PAP
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Pre-Calculus PAP
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AP Calculus AB
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AP Calculus BC
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AP Computer Sci.
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AP Statistics
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AP World History
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AP US History
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AP Government
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AP Comparative
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AP Human Geography
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AP European History
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AP Psychology
AP French
AP German
AP Spanish
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 Grade
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Student Signature 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
Date
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Date

Period Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade10 Grade 11 Grade 12
0 (Excel)
1 st
2 nd
3 rd
4 th
(Algebra I)
(Geometry)
English I
World Civ.
English II English III English IV
U.S. History
Political
Science
Math Math Math
Math Elec.
Required
Science Science Science
5 th
6 th Spanish I
Health/ P.E.
Spanish II or
Another
Language
World
Languages

1.
GO TO THE PARENT/ STUDENT PORTAL
User Name-Student ID #
Password—firstname initial lastname initialStudent
Birthdate mmddyy js042498

2. ON LEFT SELECT REGISTRATION 14-15
BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL

2. AFTER SELECTION--SCREEN WILL LOOK LIKE THIS

3. SELECT COURSE SEARCH

4. ENTER COURSE NAME—CLICK GO

5. SELECT COURSE FROM “SELECT A COURSE TO
VIEW”
6. SELECT REQUEST THIS COURSE If this is the elective which you want to take--if you are taking the regular 6 period day, you will need only one (1) elective

For Alternates – go back to course search and enter a course name
7.
Select Request as Alternate — (you need to select an alternate for every elective class
YOU enter
8. Select Request as Alternate — if you are planning on taking a 7 period day — EXCEL.
The excel class cannot be added to the required courses. This will be adjusted on registration day.

5. HOW YOUR LAST SCREEN WILL LOOK IN
THE IC PORTAL AFTER ONE COURSE SELECTED

6. HOW YOUR LAST SCREEN WILL LOOK IN
THE IC PORTAL AFTER SIX COURSES SELECTED

7. HOW YOUR LAST SCREEN WILL LOOK IN
THE IC PORTAL AFTER SEVEN COURSES SELECTED

9. IF YOU SELECT THE WRONG COURSE, CLICK ON
THE COURSE AND THEN SELECT DROP THIS
REQUEST

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 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 you and your parent/guardian should have registered for your classes on line
*St. Joseph’s students will be here on March 6

Ms. Rowan, Director of Guidance, jeanette.rowan@bgreen.kyschools.us
Mrs. Lawson, laura.lawson@bgreen.kyschools.us
Ms. Swiney, karen.swiney@bgreen.kyschools.us
Mrs. Krisher, leah.krisher@bgreen.kyschools.us
746-2300