Transcript Freshman Orientation 2008

“everybody is
Responsible for
every sTudenT”
BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
“TransiTion To your fuTure”
Compassion
Honesty
Accountability
Integrity
Now
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Team Concept at BHS
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Transition to High School
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Quick Review of BHS
Graduation Requirements
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Core 40 Diploma & AHD
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Freshman Year Schedule
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Program of Studies
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Scheduling Process - Steps
Brownsburg High School Team Page
http://www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/index.php/team-2017
Team Office Phone Number: (317)-852-2258
Kert F. Boedicker
Cindy Kunda
Tina Mutz
Angie Clary
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Academic Coach
Administrative Assistant
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Plan now for your future
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What can you do NOW?
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Course Selection – 4 year Plan
Academic Momentum
Dedicate yourself to your plan
Give of your self to attain your
goals
BULLDOG BOOTCAMP
English/Language Arts 9 credits
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8 credits: Literature &
Composition
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1 credit: Speech
Mathematics
6 credits @ HS
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2 credits: Algebra I
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2 credits: Geometry
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2 credits: Algebra II
Science
6 credit @ HS
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2 credits: Biology I
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2 credits: Chemistry, PreChemistry I Honors, Pre-AP
Physics, Physics, I Honors, or
Integrated Chemistry/Physics
(ICP)
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2 credits: Any Core 40 science
course
Social Studies
6 credits
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2 credits: US History or AP US
History
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1 credit: US Government or AP
Gov’t
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1 credit: Economics or AP Micro
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2 credits: World History, or
Geography/History of the World or,
AP World History
Directed Electives
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World Languages
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Career/Technical
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Fine Arts
3 credits
Physical Education
Health and Wellness
Practical Arts
Electives
2 credits
1 credit
1 credit
6 credits
43 total credits
Recommended by most 4 year Colleges and/or Universities
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2 Additional Core 40 Math Credits
beyond Algebra II
6-8 Core 40 World Language Credits
2 Credits in Fine Arts
GPA = “B” or Higher / “C-” in Courses
that count toward your Diploma
Plus Complete one of the following:
4 credits in 2 AP Course / 6 Dual Credit Credits
(combination)
 26 ACT Score (Composite)
 1750 SAT Score (Composite) sub scores of 530 of
higher
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Non-negotiable courses for Freshman:
English: English 9 or English 9 Honors
Math: Appropriate sequential math course (p.47 POS)
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Pre-AP Biology II Honors
Social Studies: Completion of 2 credits of social studies
at the conclusion of 10th grade year (*AP World History)
Physical Education – 2 Semesters
Recommended courses for Freshman:
 World Language
 Preparing for College and Careers (New - Microsoft
Office)
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The Program of Studies is a
comprehensive reference guide
Graduations Requirements/Diploma Types
State Testing Requirements - ECAs
AP, Pre-AP and, Dual Credit Information
Policies & Procedures
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Course Level Changes
Add/Drop Policy
Course Offerings by Grade Level
Course Descriptions by Department
Special Programs – Senior Academy /Harris
Academy / Area 31
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Scheduling Process
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Scheduling worksheet
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Course list by grade level
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Worksheets Due Feb. 22nd – S.S.
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On-Line Course Selection
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Power School User Name & Password
Scheduling session – feb. 28
(bwms) & feb. 26 (bems)
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Scheduling Worksheet
Conversation with parents – Complete Worksheet
Worksheet will be collected – History – Feb. 22nd
Parent Meeting – Feb. 20th, 7:00 p.m.
Selection of Courses - Power School
 Power School: User Name & Password
Counseling Session
Final Course Change Date – May 1st