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Bowling Green High School

Bowling Green High School WELCOME Incoming th 9 graders! Class of 2016

People you need to know… BGHS Administration Mr. Fields, Principal Mrs. Shive, Assistant Principal Mr. King, Freshman Principal Mr. Livers, Assistant Principal

Guidance Counselors Ms. Rowan, Director Mrs. Lawson Mrs. Krisher Ms. Swiney

School Hours at BGHS Excel Period (Zero Period) 7: 30 am to 8: 20 am Regular School Day 1 st – 6 th 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. 1 st semester--the start of school to winter break (August – December). 2 nd 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 I Accelerated Algebra I Geometry Accelerated Geometry Pre-AP Algebra II Accelerated Algebra II Pre-AP Algebra III 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 I, III, IV 4 credits Science to include: Any three science classes 3 credits Math life science, physical science, and earth/space science. Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II 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 I, III, IV 4 credits Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics Anatomy/Physiology or higher 3 credits Math 3 credits Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II Social Studies World Civ. , U. S. History, Political Science Health / P. E. ½ credit health, ½ credit P. E. Humanities History of Performing/Visual Art Foreign Language two classes from same language Total REQUIRED Credits = Plus ELECTIVE Credits = TOTAL CREDITS= 3 credits 1 credit Embedded 2 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, 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 Foreign Language or demonstrate competency Electives 4 credits 3 credits 1 credit 2 credits 5 credits (3 must be rigorous) (Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop computer literacy. ) 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 9 TH Grade (End of Year on Transcript) 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 4. 0 20 /6 = 3. 33 88. 33 65/283 1. 0 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 2. 50 2. 60 2. 75 2. 80 2. 90 3. 00 3. 10 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. 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 *A NCAA Clearinghouse form must be completed by an athlete wishing to participate in Division I or II.

English I Required Classes For Your FRESHMAN YEAR English I Pre-AP Pre-Algebra I Accelerated Algebra I Geometry Accelerated Geometry Pre-AP Algebra II Accelerated Algebra II Pre-AP 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: Beginning Women’s Choir Instrumental Music: String Orchestra (only during Excel Period)

Electives Continued… Lifeskills Fashion/Interior Design I & II Foods & Nutrition Relationships Child & Human Development I Introduction to Construction Carpentry Brake Systems & Lab Introduction to Health Science Occupations Introduction to Multimedia

We have MORE Electives… JROTC Law & Justice Business Principles & Applications Principles of Marketing Business Economics Sports Entertainment Marketing Entrepreneurship Computer & Tech Applications I & II Website Publishing

REGISTERING FOR ELECTIVES THROUGH THE IC PORTAL

1. GO TO THE PARENT/ STUDENT PORTAL User Name-Student ID # Password—firstname initial lastname initial. Student Birthdate mmddyy js 042498

2. SELECT REGISTRATION 12 -13 BOWLING GREEN HS

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 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.

HOW YOUR LAST SCREEN WILL LOOK IN IC PORTAL

9. IF YOU SELECT THE WRONG COURSE, CLICK ON THE COURSE AND THEN SELECT DROP THIS REQUEST

A Glance at what will happen on February 29 or March 1… Meet with one of the high school counselors and register for your 9 th grade classes Prior to the meeting you and your parent/guardian should have registered for your classes on line

Bowling Green High School Curriculum Planner Period Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 0 (Excel) 1 st English III 2 nd World Civ. U. S. History Political Science Math 4 th Science 5 th Health/ P. E. 6 th Spanish II or Another Language 3 rd (Algebra I) Spanish I Foreign Language English IV Math Elec. Required

Questions Ms. Rowan, Director of Guidance, jeanette. rowan@bgreen. kyschools. us Mrs. Lawson, laura. lawson@bgreen. kyschools. us Ms. Swiney, karen. swiney@bgreen. kyschools. us Mrs. Krisher, leah. krisher@bgreen. kyschools. us 746 -2300