Transcript Berean Freshman Parent Night

Berean
Freshman
Parent Night
February 16, 2016
Katie Grieb
Knowing Jesus
Philippians 2:7,8a (ESV)
“But whatever gain I had, I
counted as loss for the sake of
Christ. Indeed, I counted
everything as loss because of the
surpassing worth of knowing
Christ Jesus my Lord.”
Berean Graduation
Requirements
Bible 40 units
Phys Education 20 units[1]
Technology 10 units
Social Studies 30 units
English 40 units
Math 20 units [2]
Science Life (10)
Physical (10)
LOTE 0 units[3]
VPA 10 units [3]
Elective 50 units
[1] Must include health. 10 units may be fulfilled by sports
participation. 5 units are credited for each completed season
of a Berean sport.
[2] Must include Algebra I.
[3] It is acceptable to take 10 units of LOTE in place of VPA or
10 units of VPA in place of LOTE.
UC/CSU admission
requirements
“a” Social Studies
1 year – World History
1 year – US History
½ year – Gov (Civics)
“b” English
4 years
“c” Math
3 years[1]
4 years recommended
“d” Science
2 years
3 years recommended
“e” LOTE
2 years[2]
3 years recommended
“f” VPA
1 year
“g” Elective
1 year from a-f courses
[1] Must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
[2] Must include two years of the same language
Private and Independent
Colleges and Universities
Secular
• Stanford (CA)
• St. Mary’s (CA)
• Claremont (CA)
• Harvey Mudd (CA)
• Harvard (MA)
Christian
• Biola (CA)
• The Master’s
College (CA)
• Gordon (MA)
• Wheaton (IL)
• Taylor (IN)
UC Berkeley Statistics
• 43,149 students applied
• 9,257 were accepted
• 21.5% admit rate
• Average Weighted GPA 4.18
• Average SAT score – 2076
• Average ACT score - 31
College Timeline
9th Grade
Timeline Key
B: Berean graduation
requirements
P: Satisfies UC/CSU a-g
requirement list
Tests
Bible (B)
PE (B)[1]
Technology (B)
World History (B, P)
English (B, P)
Math (B, P)[2]
Visual Performing Arts (P)[3]
PSAT 8/9 (October)
10th Grade
Bible (B, P)
PE (B)
English (B, P)
Math (B, P)
Biology (B, P)
LOTE (B, P)
Elective
PSAT (October)
11th Grade
12th Grade
Bible (B)
US History (B, P)
English (B, P)
Math (P)
Physical Science (B, P)
LOTE (P)
Elective
Bible (B)
Civics/Econ (B, P)
English (B, P)
Math (P)-recommended
Science (P)-recommended
LOTE (P)-recommended
College Prep elective (P)[4]
PSAT (October)
SAT or ACT with writing
ACT – Four subjects, optional This practice test indicates ACT This practice test indicates SAT National Merit Qualifying Test, All tests must be taken by
taken at Berean
performance, taken at BCHS
performance, taken at BCHS
writing section.
Dec. 31st of senior year
ACT
with
Writing or SAT
Composite: _________
M: __________
SAT - Math, CR, Writing
(spring)[5]
SAT Subject exams
CR: __________
ACT/SAT: sign up online, tests
W: __________
taken off-site
Financial
Available scholarships
Scholarships
FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
(March 2nd submission
deadline)
Research
www.bigfuture.org
Occupational Outlook
Handbook
College Applications
Personal Statements
Letters of Recommendation
Maintain GPA for merit based
and sports
scholarships
Additional
Information
[1]
Career Direct
Students may begin applying
The fee for this optional test for California Scholarship
is $20. Miss Luttrell to obtain Federation second semester
information.
of 10th grade and continue
through senior year to qualify
for membership.
Student must take one year of PE. The other 10 units may be fulfilled with sports participation.
CSU/UC math requirements: 3 years including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II.
[3] Refer to Course Catalog for Berean graduation requirements and CSU/UC admission requirements.
[4] One year of an elective chosen from any area on approved “a-f” course list (which can be found in BCHS Course Catalog).
[5] ACT has an optional writing section which is required by the UCs.
[2]
Subject
Grad Req’s
UC/CSU requirements
Bible
4 yrs
0 yrs
Freshman Bible
Sophomore Bible
Junior Bible
Senior Bible Electives (3)
Physical Education
2 yrs[1]
0 yrs
Physical Education I and Health
Physical Education II
Weights & Conditioning I, II
Football Conditioning
Cheerleading (tryouts, 2.75 GPA)
Athletic Training
Technology
1 yr
0 yrs
Intro to Digital Media
Advanced Digital Media
Intro to Computer Programming
Yearbook (advisor approval)
3 yrs
1 yr – World History
1 yr – US History
1 yr –Civics/Economics
“a” Social Science
“b” English
“c” Math
“d” Science
“e” LOTE
“f” Visual and
Performing Arts
(VPA)
“g” Elective
Berean Electives
4 yrs
2 yrs[2]
Life (1yr)
Physical (1yr)
0 yrs[4]
1
P
P
PH
World History (9th)
U.S. History (11th)
AP U.S. History (11th)
PH
P
PH
AP European History
Civics/Econ (12th)
AP Psychology (11th, 12th)
Intro to Life Calling (11th, 12th)
P
P
P
P
English I (9th)
English II (10th)
American Literature (11th) British Literature (12th)
PH
PH
AP English Lang. (11th)
AP English Lit. (12th)
3
4 yrs recommended
P
P
P
P
Algebra I A
Algebra I B
Algebra I
Geometry
P
P
P
PH
PH
Algebra II
Algebra II/Trig
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics
2 yrs
3 yrs recommended
P
P
PH
Life Science
Biology (10th, 11th, 12th )
Human Anatomy and Physio
Honors Human Anat and Physio
P
P
P
PH
Physical Science
Astronomy
Chemistry
Physics
AP Physics
2 yrs[5]
3 yrs recommended
P
PH
Spanish I, II & III
AP Spanish Language
P
American Sign Language I, II & III
P
P
P
P
P
Beginning Guitar
Concert Choir
Advanced Chorale
Abundant Life Singers
Music Appreciation
4 yrs
yrs[3]
yr4
1 yr
0
1 yr
5 courses
Courses offered at Berean
P
P
PH
Beg. & Adv. Drama
Art I, II, III
AP Studio Art
Sculpture
Select from the UC/CSU approved course list (a-f list)
Any Berean courses offered above or any of the following:
Student Government
Teacher or Office Aid
On Your Own with Christ (Practical
Arts, 12th)
Mechanical Drawing (Practical Arts)
Architectural Design (Practical Arts,
fulfills VPA requirement for
Bible
• 4 years (Berean)
– Freshman Bible
– Sophomore Bible
– Junior Bible
– Senior Bible electives (3)
Physical Education
• 2 years (Berean)
• 1 year must include health
• 1 year may be fulfilled by two seasons
of a Berean Sport
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Girls PE I (Health included)
Girls PE II
Boys PE I (Health included)
Boys PE II
Weights and Conditioning
Football Conditioning
Cheerleading
Athletic Training
Technology
• 1 year (Berean)
– Intro to Digital Media
– Advanced Digital Media
– Digital Photography
– Intro to Computer Programming
– AP Computer Science
– Yearbook (teacher approval)
Social Science
• 3 years (Berean)
• “a” 1 year World History, 1 year U.S.
History, ½ year Civics (CSU/UC)
– World History (9th)
– U.S. History (11th)
– AP U.S. History (11th) (“A” in English, “B”
in World History, teacher approval)
– AP European History (“A” in English, “B”
in World History, teacher approval)
– Civics/Econ (12th)
– AP Psychology (10th, 11th, 12th) (“B” in
English)
– Intro to Life Calling (11th, 12th)
English
• 4 years Berean
• “b” 4 years CSU/UC
– English I (9th)
– English II (10th)
– American Literature (11th)
– British Literature (12th)
– AP English Lang.(11th)
– AP English Lit. (12th)
Math
• 2 years (Berean)
• “c” 3 years, 4 years recommended
(CSU/UC must include Alg II)
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Algebra I A and Algebra I B
Algebra I
Geometry (“C” Algebra I or Algebra I B)
Algebra II (“C” in Geometry)
Algebra II/Trig (“B” in Algebra I and
Geometry)
– Pre-Calculus (“C” in Alg II/Trig, “B” in Alg II)
– AP Calc AB (“B” in Pre-Calculus)
– AP Statistics (“B” in Alg II/Trig)
Science
• 1 year Life Science, 1year Physical Science (Berean)
• “d” 2 years, 3 years recommended (CSU/UC)
– Life Science
• Biology (10th, 11th, 12th)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology (“B” in Biology,
teacher approval)
• Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology (“B” in
Biology, teacher approval)
– Physical Science
• Chemistry (Biology, Algebra II may be taken
concurrently)
• Astronomy (10th, 11th, 12th)
• Honors Astronomy (“B” in Alg II/Trig, may be taken
concurrently)
• Physics (“C” in Algebra I, Geometry must be
completed or taken concurrently)
• AP Physics (“B” in Geometry and Alg II/Trig, may be
taken concurrently)
LOTE (Language Other Than
English)
• LOTE is not required for Berean graduation if
a VPA is taken.
• “e” 2 years, 3 years recommended (CSU/UC)
• ASL is recognized by all California public
colleges and a majority of private colleges
across the nation for admission.
• Three years of ASL may not fulfill college
graduation language requirements, however,
ASL does satisfy language requirements for
admission purposes.
LOTE (Cont.)
–Spanish I
–Spanish II, III, IV Honors
(B in previous year)
–American Sign Language I
–American Sign Language
II, III (B in previous year)
VISUAL PERFORMING
ARTS (VPA)
• 0 or 1 year, 10 units may be taken in
LOTE in place of the VPA requirement
(Berean)
• “f” 1 year (CSU/UC)
VPA (cont.)
– Beginning Drama
– Advanced Drama (Beg drama, audition,
teacher approval)
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Beginning Guitar
Concert Choir
Advanced Chorale (Audition)
Abundant Life Singers (Audition)
Music Appreciation
Art I, II, III and AP Studio Art
(Satisfactory completion of previous year)
College Preparatory Elective
• “g” 1 year (CSU/UC)
• Must be a college preparatory
class “P” from the “a-f” list
• Examples:
– May be 4th year of Math, 3rd year of
Science, 3rd year of LOTE, 2nd year
Fine Arts, or 4th year of Social
Studies.
Elective
• 5 courses (Berean)
– Any of the previously mentioned
disciplines
– Student Government (2.75 GPA)
– Teacher Aid (Teacher approval)
– Office Aide (Office approval)
– On Your Own with Christ (11th and 12th)
– Architectural Design (Practical Arts,
fulfills VPA requirements for CSU/UC)
QUESTIONS?
College and Career Contact
Information
Katie Grieb
[email protected]
Freshmen & Sophomores
Kayla Luttrell
[email protected]
Juniors & Seniors