Mid-High Course

SelectionClass of 2016

Class of 2017

February 2013

Where the Dream Begins!

Mission Statement

Bartlesville Mid-High School will challenge and prepare students for a lifetime of

success through academics, citizenship, and leadership.

CounselorsKathi Wilson

A-FAndrea Jacobs

G-ORon Osborn

P-Z

People to knowAdministrationJason Langham

PrincipalEliot Smith Assistant

Principal (Class of 2016)

Jennifer Stahl: Assistant Principal

(Class of 2017

GraduationWhat do you need to graduate?

23 CreditsStudents should earn at least 6 credits each year for four years

Must earn 2 credits to be a Sophomore

Must earn 8 credits to be a Junior

Graduation Requirements 4 of 7 End of Instruction tests (EOI’s) Algebra I and English II are required Must pass at least 2 of the following:

Algebra II Geometry Biology I U.S. History English III Financial Literacy (must be proficient in all 14

competencies)

Course Requirements

College Prep/Work Ready

4 English 3 Lab Science/Biology 3 Math 3 History 7 Electives 2 Foreign Language or

2 Computer Technology 1 additional core23 Credits Total

4 English 3 Lab Science/Biology 3 Math 3 History 10 Electives

23 Credits Total

State Graduation

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Students planning to attend college out of state or participate in NCAA athletics should choose the foreign language option.

College Prep/Work Ready

Senate Bill 982“ACE Legislation”

Students must be enrolled in a “college preparatory

curriculum UNLESS

The parent/legal guardian signs a letter allowing you to

enroll in the “state high school graduation requirements”

Earning Graduation Credits

Pass a 1 semester class to earn ½ unit of credit

Pass both semesters will earn 1 unit of credit

Fine Arts Requirement May be met by

inclusion

Must earn 2 credits to passTo 10th gradeMust earn 8 credits to passTo 11th

“Blue Books”Each student will receive a blue bookYou should refer to the blue book before making course selectionsContains course descriptions and prerequisites for coursesClasses are listed by departmentCourse length (semester/full year)

Business Computer Applications * Course Number: 2127 Semesters: 1 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Keyboarding This course is an introduction to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations and the presentations and the integration of…….

sample

What classes should I select? Transcript/Graduation Checklist Course Selection Worksheet Blue Book Teacher Recommendations

Choose your classes wisely!Schedule changes can only be made within

the first 10 days of each semester.

Take time and THINK about your selections. Consider these:

Prerequisites Students can mix Honors* (or Pre-AP) with

“traditional” classes College Admission requirements Tri-County Technology Center Oklahoma’s Promise Requirements NCAA and NAIA eligibility

Grade Honors Honors Traditional Traditional7th Algebra I - H

8th Geometry - H Algebra I - H

9th Algebra II - H Geometry - H Algebra I Algebra I-A

10th Pre-AP Stat.Pre-AP Pre-Calc.

Algebra II - H Geometry Algebra I-B

11th Pre-Calc.Calculus AB or Calculus BC

Pre-AP Stat.Pre-AP Pre-Calc.

Algebra IIorMath of Finance

Geometry

12th Off-campus college courseAP Statistics

Pre-Calc.Calculus AB or Calculus BCAP Statistics

College Alg.-Trig.Math of Finance

Algebra IIor Math of Finance

Mathematics Sequences

Ace legislation requires 3 units of math grades

9-12

Grade Honors Traditional

9th Honors Biology I Physical Science

10th Honors Chemistry I Biology I

11th AP Chemistry IIAP Biology II

Chemistry IActive ChemistryEnv. SciencePhysics Inquiry

12th AP Chemistry IIAP Biology IIAP Physics B

Chemistry IActive ChemistryEnv. ScienceAnatomy and Phys.Physics Inquiry

Science Sequences

These steps must be completed byFreshmen February 21st

Sophomores March 4th

Step 1: Use the course selection worksheet as a guide.

Step 2: Follow directions on the worksheet and select courses online.

Step 3: Print AND sign the verification form. (both parent and student must sign)

Step 4: Return verification form to teacher

Schedule

1st Hour: 7:50-8:402nd Hour: 8:44-9:343rd Hour: 9:38-10:284th Hour: 10:32-11:231st Lunch: 11:23-11:532nd Lunch: 12:17-12:475th Hour: 11:57-12:476th Hour: 12:51-1:417th Hour: 1:45-2:35

*Tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday after school

Typical ScheduleSeven hour day to include:• English (full year class)• Math (full year class)• Science (full year class)• Social Studies (full year class)• Elective(s) (Computer Technology or

Foreign Language)• Elective(s) (two semester or full year)• Elective(s) (two semester or full year)

Graduation with HONORS

• To wear a gold tassel at graduation and receive specialRecognition in the graduation program students mustComplete specified Honors, Pre-AP, or Advanced PlacementCourses Earn unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in the discipline (English, Math, etc).

Graduation with HonorsStudents can graduate with honors in:English Foreign LanguageMathematics PsychologyScience ArtHistoryMusic

Why take Pre-AP classes?

1.Gives students an edge in collegepreparation.2.Helps them stand out on collegeapplications.3. Broadens their intellectual horizons.

Freshmen core classes Math: Algebra I, Algebra 1-A, Geometry Honors*, or Algebra II Honors* English: Traditional or Pre-AP Financial Literacy/Oklahoma History Science: Physical Science or Biology I Honors/Lab*

Sophomore core classes

Math: Algebra 1-B, Geometry, or Algebra II Honors*, Pre-Calculus Pre-AP* English: Traditional or Pre-AP World History or AP European History* Science: Biology I/Lab or Chemistry I

Honors/Lab*

ElectivesStudents will enroll in three units of electives:• Fine Arts• Business• FACS• Foreign Language• Physical Education• Social Studies Elective• Language Arts Electives• Test Prep (10th grade)• TCTC (10th grade)

Elective classes are both fullyear and semester classes. Enrollment must total 7 credits.

Athletics

9th grade athletics are after school10th grade athletics are 7th hour

BaseballCross CountryBasketballFootballGolfVolleyballTennisSwimmingSoftballSoccerTrackCheerleadingPom PonWrestling

Tri-County Tech ClassesApplication process required Tri-County Tech classes can be selected as alternate

courses for Sophomores. Class times for next year

Pre-Engineering and Medicine & Biosciences 1:00-1:50 3:00-3:50

NO flexibility for leaving early or coming later NO transportation home at 3:50 Questions: Call Kerensa Kester, Enrollment Services Director 918-331-3375

Prepare for COLLEGE

Take rigorous classesConsider taking 4 years of math and scienceThink about taking AP classes

Oklahoma’s Promise

www.oklahomaspromise.org

Student could earna scholarship to college

Courses thatMeet Oklahoma’s Promiseare denoted in blue bookas well as in Powerschoolcourse selection.

Oklahoma’s Promise Apply during 8th, 9th, or 10th, grade Verify parents earn $50,000 or less per

year at the time of application Student must meet requirements: Complete 17 required units GPA of at least 2.5 in required classes Attend school regularly Stay out of trouble

Bruin Camp 9th Grade orientation to the Mid-High Lots of fun activities Free t-shirt and prizes Watch for your invitation

How to register https://sis.bps-ok.org/admin/pw.html

The decisions you make today will determine where you will end up tomorrow!

Questions?