Transcript BHS-General-Registra.. - Bellevue School District

Welcome to the Class of 2017!
Bellevue High School
2016 - 2017
Bellevue’s Mission
To provide each and every student with an exemplary college
preparatory education so they can succeed in college, career
and life.
The Wolverine Way. It's Worth the Climb.
Our Mission: We Are Bellevue.
We are a community dedicated to learning. We are students,
teachers, parents, staff, family, alumni, and neighbors.
Together, we strive for excellence in all we do. We educate our
minds and strengthen our hearts. We are preparing for college
and for life.
BSD Graduation Requirements vs.
College Entrance Requirements
BSD Grad
Requirements
(class of 2019/2020)
BSD Grad
Requirements
(class of 2017/2018)
College Admission
Requirements
English
4 years
4 years
4 years
Social Studies
3.5 years
3.5 years
3.5 years
Math
3 years
3 years
3 – 4 years
Science
3 years
2 years
2 – 4 years
PE
1.5 years
2 years
Fine Arts
2 years
1 year
CTE
1 year
1 year
Health
.5 year
.5 year
World
Language/Personal
Pathway
2 years
Total Credits
24 credits
1 year
2+ years
23.5 credits
Additional Graduation Requirements:
 2.0 cumulative GPA
 40 hours community service (10 to explore, 30 in-depth)
 State Testing Requirements
 Smarter Balance ELA
 Math (Algebra 1 or Geometry) EOC or Smarter Balance Math
 Biology EOC
English Courses
Honors Freshman
Composition & Literature
Grade 9
Honors Sophomore
Composition & Literature
Grade 10
American Literature
& Composition
Grade 11
AP Language
& Composition
Grade 11
Senior
English
Grade 12
AP Literature
& Composition
Grade 12
Math Courses
Algebra 1
Business PreCalculus
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math Models
Pre-Calculus
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Advanced
Calculus
Differential
Equations
Science Courses
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental
Science
AP
Environmental
Science
AP
Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Physics
C
Physics
AP Physics
1
AP Physics
2
Social Studies Requirement
Foundations of World
History
World History
AP World History
US History
AP US History
American Government/
Current World Affairs
AP American Government
Pacific Northwest
History
Economics
Psychology
AP Micro /Macro
Economics
AP Psychology
Classes with additional
requirements
 Yearbook and Newspaper
 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band and Advanced Drama
Academic coaches … a great way to
help!
 Academic coaches are needed for core subject
areas during the school day.
 You earn a letter grade while helping younger
students
 Looks good on your resume 
 Interested? See Ms. Blumenstein (next to the
Accountant’s office) or your counselor for an
application.
What are colleges looking for?
 Rigorous classes, GPA, ACT/SAT test scores
 Strength of senior year classes
 Extension of academic interests outside the
classroom
 Leadership in work, volunteer,
clubs/sports/drama/music
 The college essay - initiative, motivation, selfdiscipline, persistence, ability to overcome
hardships, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity,
creativity, special talents …
Why challenge yourself in high school?
 Increasing (with balance) rigor throughout high school is
critical for starting strong as a college freshman. Your GPA in
the first two years of college is often the primary factor in
determining whether or not you are accepted into your
chosen major
 Math is a gate-keeper for many majors and needs to be taken
all four years in high school
 Biology, Chemistry and Physics are minimum science
requirements for many colleges
 Colleges view World Language as a core academic subject
 The quality and rigor of your coursework will result in strong
ACT/SAT scores
Options to add rigor to your schedule
 Challenging classes beyond the minimum
requirements
 WANIC
 Running Start
 AP Classes
 Classes that offer college credit (“College in
the High School” and “Tech Prep”)
What we believe about AP?
Our goal is for all Bellevue graduates to receive an
education that prepares them to continue their education
at the college level. Nationally, only about 50% of the
students who begin college graduate within ten years.
Preparing students to begin college is not good enough.
They must have the skills, knowledge, attitudes and work
ethic to complete college. In higher education, students
must make connections among disciplines, integrate the
knowledge and skills from all the disciplines, and apply
them effectively to new and unfamiliar challenges. One
way we work toward this goal is through the AP Program at
Bellevue High School.
Increasing success in college
through AP
 High school graduates who do not take any AP courses
graduate from college at a rate of only 33% by age 30.
 Students who take only one AP course nearly double
the likelihood of college graduation to 59%.
 Students who take two or more AP courses raise the
likelihood to 76%.
 Nationally, research shows that students who score a
3 or higher on an AP exam typically earn higher grade
point averages in college and have higher graduation
rates than their non-AP peers.
Suggestions for AP classes
 Because writing is such an important skill for college,
consider taking AP English Language at a minimum.
 Consider a gradual increase in the amount of AP classes.
It is often not the number of AP classes that is a
problem for students, but rather the large change from
one year to the next that becomes a problem.
 Consider taking 1 or 2 more than last year.
What is the AP Capstone Program?
AP Capstone: The Benefits
•
Earn Distinction – Stand out in the college admission process and have
the opportunity to earn valuable college credit or placement
•
Acquire Critical Skills – Students acquire rigorous college-level analysis,
writing, and research skills that are increasingly valued by colleges
•
Choose what to study – Students choose their own research topic and
study issues and topics of interest and importance to them
The Pinnacle of Distinction – AP Capstone Diploma
This challenging program helps students deepen their passion for learning,
gives them greater confidence in your academic skills, and a broader
perspective on their world.
Students who earn scores of
3 or higher in AP Seminar
and AP Research and on
four additional AP Exams
will receive the AP
Capstone Diploma™.
Students who earn scores
of 3 or higher in AP
Seminar and AP Research
will receive the AP
Seminar and Research
Certificate™
AP Seminar
Typically taken in grade 10 or 11.
Students learn how to:
 Investigate real-world topics
from multiple perspectives
 Carefully analyze
information, write evidencebased arguments and
effectively communicate
them
Exam score based on:
Example
Topics
Aesthetics
Democracy
Education
Environment
Revolution
Technology
Sustainability
 Work independently and with
a team to research a topic,
develop a written report and
deliver a presentation
Teachers & Students select and study 2-4 topics.
1. Team Project &
Presentation
• 25%
2.
Individual ResearchBased Essay &
Presentation
• 35%
3. End-of-Course Exam
• 40%
Examples of AP Seminar Research Topics
• Impact of youth sports on adolescent•
development
•
• Fossil fuels and global warming
•
• Ethics of personality testing in
determining employability
•
• Consequence of genetically modified
organisms
•
• A study of transhumanism
•
• How should the US respond to the
Syrian refugee crisis
•
• Pros and cons of online dating
Serial killers and the media
Is graffiti art or vandalism
Implications of accessing the “deep
web”
The effects of decriminalizing
prostitution
The impracticality of colonizing Mars
Impact of differing parenting styles
Technology dependency and internet
addiction
BHS Student Comments on AP Seminar
“I think that this whole class as a whole has helped me grow as a presenter, a
writer, a researcher, and a debater. I honestly love this class, It has been my
favorite class this entire semester. This is probably because my passion lies in
argumentative writing and debating, and it is what I want to pursue. I came into
this class already fairly confident with my writing skills, but I my researching skills
have expanded immensely during this semester. Now I feel very confident when it
comes to finding credible and reliable sources for my topics, thanks to the
databases we were introduced to. I've also improved at collaborating with others
to achieve one specific goal. I used to hate working with groups because I felt as
though I had to do everything for everyone, and I had to perfect everyone elses
work. Although I still feel this way, I have been able to put more trust in people I
work with lately. Additionally, I know that my argumentative writing itself has
improved because I'm able to construct a clear line of reasoning now, and I feel
like I'm much better at creating a thesis. I think this Performance Task 1 project,
and the one we did right before that are the times that I have experienced that
most personal growth in this class.”
BHS Student Comments on AP Seminar
“I think I experienced both personal growth and improvement in skill in
collaboration. At the beginning of the year I was not excited about the idea of
working in groups and didn't want to do anything if it wasn't my way. Throughout
our practice essays I sort of realized what I already sort of knew but mostly
ignored and that is that my way isn't always the best way. And that's ok! I used to
kind of beat myself up over not coming up with a good idea or seeing something
from a certain perspective before someone else did but I didn't notice it wasn't
meant to be treated like a competition and we're in groups to help each other and
make our work better overall. Trusting other group members in doing their part of
the assignment was really scary for me at first because I worried they wouldn't do
their share or would do an inadequate job. In our most recent assignment,
Performance Task 1 I really tried to not be overly controlling and this project has
been some of my best work in this class, at least I hope.”
New Courses to Consider:
 Anatomy and Physiology (UW College in the High School)
 AP Computer Science Principles
 Business Calculus
 Men’s Ensemble
 Chamber Choir
 Race in the United States (semester)
 AP Capstone 2 (AP Research)
WaNIC CLASSES
WaNIC (Washington Network for Innovative
Careers) offers students rigorous class choices in
career areas beyond the academic high school
selections.
Participating students provide their own
transportation and spend part of their school day
in another high school.
Interested? Classes fill quickly so contact our
Career Specialist in the College and Career Center
(next to Main Office) right away.
Running Start
 Is Running Start the right choice for you? Discuss with
your counselor and learn about next steps.
 Bellevue College RS priority application deadline is
May 20th. Attendance at a mandatory info session at
BC is required.
 You should sign up for a full schedule at BHS. If you
decide to participate in Running Start we will adjust
your schedule in June.
“Balance” is key in high school …
 Make thoughtful choices
 Maintain balance between academic and
extracurricular activities
 Explore interests
 Pursue rigor in passion areas
 Become well rounded
Tools for Registration
Your registration packet includes:
 Course selection form
 Graduation credit check
 List of available classes
Check your transcript carefully and let your counselor know if
there are errors.
For reference, the course catalog is online:
www.bsd405.org (click on HS icon)
Choose courses carefully
 The courses in the catalog will be offered
next year only if enough students register this
spring to fill a class. So, it is very important that
students think carefully about choices now so that
the courses students want will be available next
year.
 Register for lots of alternate electives to
ensure you are enrolled in a class you want.
 In the fall, students will be committed to the
courses they register for in the spring.