8th Grade Parent Meeting (Feb.) · 2018-02-07 · Math (Alg I, Geom, Alg II Hon., AP Statistics)...
Transcript of 8th Grade Parent Meeting (Feb.) · 2018-02-07 · Math (Alg I, Geom, Alg II Hon., AP Statistics)...
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Team 2022
Team Concept at BHS Quick Review of BHS Graduation Requirements Core 40 Diploma & AHD/THD Freshman Year Schedule Scheduling Process – Steps Important Dates
English/Language Arts 9 credits 8 credits: Literature &
Composition 1 credit: Speech
Mathematics 6 credits @ HS 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra II
Science 6 credits @ HS 2 credits: Biology I 2 credits: Chemistry, Pre-AP
Chemistry I Honors, Physics, Pre-AP Physics I Honors, or Integrated Chemistry/Physics (ICP)
2 credits: Any Core 40 science course
Social Studies 6 credits 2 credits: US History or AP US
History 1 credit: US Government or AP
Gov’t 1 credit: Economics or AP Micro 2 credits: World History, or
Geography/History of the World or, AP World History
Directed Electives 5 credits World Languages Career/Technical Fine Arts – 1 Credit
Physical Education 2 creditsHealth and Wellness 1 creditPractical Arts 1 creditElectives 6 credits
43 total credits
Academic Honors Diploma Complete all requirements for Core 40. Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the
diploma. Have a grade point average of a “B” or better. Additional year of mathematics Three years of a Foreign Language (or two & two) Additional semester of fine arts 47 credits Satisfy one of the following: Four semesters of AP coursework Earn six dual credits Two semesters of AP coursework plus three dual credits 26 composite score on the ACT 1250 composite score on the SAT
Technical Honors Diploma Complete all requirements for Core 40. Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma. Have a grade point average of a “B” or better. Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-
approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: State approved, industry recognized certification or credential, or Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted
college credits Complete one of the following: Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for Information –
Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90,
Math 75.
English 9 (English 9 Hon.) Math (Alg I, Geom, Alg II Hon., AP Statistics) Science (Bio., Chem., Pre-AP Chem) Social Studies (Geog/Hist of the World, World
History or AP World History – Optional for 9th
grade year) World Language Fine Art or Practical Art Physical Education
Alternative PE
What counts? Any BHS sponsored IHSAA sanctioned sport (Freshman
athletes are encouraged to enroll in the Advanced Athletic Development course during the freshman year)
BHS Cheerleading Marching Band Color Guard Starlight Voices/Competitive Show Choir (grade 10 only)
How does it work? Complete season = first practice to final event Both PE I and PE II must be completed by the end of the
sophomore year Must complete an application Page 13 of the Program of Studies
Online window – February 14 - 21 Resources: Scheduling Worksheet How to Request Courses in PowerSchool Program of Studies
For more information – BHS Website: www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/bhs-scheduling
Go to the Guidance or Team 2022 page
8th grade counselors will meet with all students to confirm or correct course selections in one-on-one meetings.
Course change requests accepted until March 15th.
Course change requests honored between March 15 and May 1 on a seat available basis.
No course change requests will be honored after May 1 (includes beginning of fall and spring semesters 2018-19).
Team members and other staff members will be in the LGI after the presentation
Thank you!