Bleckley County High School Rising Sophomore Parent Information

Bleckley County High School Rising Sophomore Parent Information and e r o m

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BCHS Graduation requirements Units Required English/Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies CTAE / Fine Arts / Foreign Language Health and Personal Fitness Other Electives Total Units 3* 4 4 4 3 1 4 23 *Four Social Studies Courses are required- Civics, World History, US History, and Economics (a minimum of ½ unit of Civics and ½ Economics are required)

Local Diploma Endorsements • Students may add a University endorsement by requesting Spanish I during the 10 th grade. • The University endorsement is comprised of Spanish I and II and University-level English, Science and Math courses during grades 10 -12. • The University endorsement ensures that students may apply directly to 4 -year colleges as freshmen, will meet NCAA course requirements for Division I and II eligibility, and will meet HOPE course rigor requirements. • The Honors endorsement exceeds the University endorsement and will be explained more completely later in this presentation.

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The HOPE Scholarship • Available only to Honors and University endorsed students* • Applies only to Georgia colleges and universities • Pays about 80% of the college’s tuition • No longer pays fees or book allowances • Based on 4 point GPA in all attempted core classes - 3. 0 core GPA requirement • Students who earn a 3. 7 core GPA and make a 1200 SAT can earn Zell Miller Scholar status. These students earn 100% tuition.

The HOPE Scholarship – Course Rigor Students must earn credit in at least 4 “rigorous” courses • • • Spanish II Advanced Algebra/Algebra II Accelerated Geometry Accelerated Pre. Calculus Chemistry Physics Anatomy & Physiology Any AP course Any MOWR college course

The HONORS Requirements: Program Students are required to take a minimum of two honors/AP classes each year beginning in the 9 th grade. Students must take at least two AP classes while in high school. Additional Requirements: Students are required to maintain a 3. 0 core GPA.

Move On When Ready • Any high school student who meets admissions requirements may take classes at the participating post-secondary institution. ü Middle Georgia State – 970 two-part SAT score, 430 CR, 400 M minimum ü A 3. 0 core GPA is also required. • Students must be able to secure transportation to and from the college. • Students must take courses listed in the approved MOWR course directory. • Students who take EOC courses at the college must take the appropriate EOC tests at BCHS (which will count 20% of the final BCHS grade). • Courses taken do NOT count against HOPE Scholarship hour limits. • Qualified students may take courses during fall, spring, or summer terms. • All applications/required paperwork/course requests must be submitted through the BCHS Counselor’s Office. • All tuition, mandatory fees, and book costs are covered by MOWR funds. Students may incur expenses such as course-related fees and lost/damaged/unreturned books.

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