Transcript Bowling Green High School

Bowling Green High School
WELCOME
Incoming
th
9
graders!
Class of 2018
PRINCIPALS
Mr. Fields, Principal
Mrs. Shive, Assistant Principal
Mr. King, Freshman Principal
Mr. Livers, Assistant Principal
COUNSELORS
Ms. Rowan, Department Head
Mrs. Krisher
Mrs. Lawson
Ms. Swiney
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
 No—We will not, and you will not
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
Algebra III
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus Pre-AP
AP Calculus AP Statistics
Math 116-WKU
AP Computer Science
Foundations in Personal Finance
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
Pre-College Curriculum-PCC
(classes that must be completed successfully in high school before
entering college)
 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).
Social Studies
From U. S. History,
Economics, Government,
World Geography, and
World Civilization.
Health / P.E.
½ Health, ½ P.E.
History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts
World Languages
or demonstrate competency
Electives
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
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3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
2 credits
5 credits
(3 must be rigorous)
 (Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop computer literacy.)
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Total REQUIRED Credits =
Plus ELECTIVE Credits =
TOTAL CREDITS=
17
5(minimum)
22
Grade Point Average
Class Rank
 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
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)
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
Student Athlete
16 Core Courses
English
4 years
Math
Algebra I or
higher level
3 years
Social Studies
World Civilization
U.S. History
2 years
Science
Biology w/ lab
Chemistry
2 years
Electives
4 years
Additional Courses from above
or Foreign Language or
Computer Science
1 extra year of English, Math,
Natural of Physical Science
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
Required Classes
For Your FRESHMAN YEAR
 Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
 Geometry
English I Pre-AP
Accelerated Algebra I
Algebra I -Honors
Geometry Pre-AP
Accelerated Geometry
 Algebra II
Algebra II Pre-AP
Accelerated Algebra II
 Biology
Biology Pre-AP
 World Civilization
AP World History
 Health & P.E.
Possible Elective Courses
for your FRESHMAN YEAR
 Journalism: Beginning Reporting
 Speech Communications I & II
 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)
Electives Continued…
 Relationships
 Fashion/Interior Design I & II
 Foods & Nutrition
 Relationships
 Child & Human Development I
 Introduction to Construction Carpentry
 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair
 Introduction to Health Science
Occupations
 Introduction to Multimedia
 Digital Imaging
We have MORE Electives…
 JROTC
 STLP
 Law & Justice
 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
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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Date
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
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
1. Go to bgreen.kyschools.us
Under the school tab, select the high
school
2. Select the Guidance link and
then General information
3. On the left hand side, all the
documents can be acquired
A Glance at what will
happen on March 5 or
March 6*…
 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
Questions
Ms. Rowan, Director of Guidance,
[email protected]
Mrs. Lawson, [email protected]
Ms. Swiney, [email protected]
Mrs. Krisher, [email protected]
746-2300