Welcome To Registration Bellevue High School 2019 2020

Welcome To Registration Bellevue High School 2019 - 2020

BSD Graduation Requirements vs. College Entrance Requirements BSD Graduation Requirements College Admission Requirements • English: 4 years • English – 4 years • Social Studies: 3. 5 years • Social Studies – 3. 5 years • Math: 3 years • Math – 3 -4 years • Science: 3 years • Science – 2 -4 years (2 labs) • Fine Arts – 1 year • PE: 1. 5 years • World language – 2 -4+ years • Fine Arts: 2 years • CTE: 1 year • Health: 0. 5 year • World Language / Personalized Pathway: 2 years • Elective: 3. 5 years

Additional Graduation Requirements: • 2. 0 cumulative GPA • 40 hours community service • State Testing Requirements • Smarter Balance English Language Arts (ELA) • Smarter Balance Math • WCAS (Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science)

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 Geometry Algebra 2 Math Models Business Pre. Calculus/ Intro to Calculous Pre-Calculus Business Calculus AP Calculus AB AP Statistics Advanced Calculus Differential Equations

Science Courses Biology Chemistry Environmental Science AP Chemistry AP Biology Anatomy Physiology Physics AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Physics C

Social Studies Requirement Foundations of World History AP World History US History AP US History American Government/ Current World Affairs AP American Government Washington State History Race in the US AP Micro /Macro Economics Psychology Sociology AP Psychology AP European History AP Human Geography

New(er) Courses to Consider: • Emerging Link Crew • Entrepreneurship • Anatomy and • Economics Physiology • Speech and • AP Computer Science communication Principals • Technical Theater 2 • Emerging Leadership • Sociology – Leadership & Theory • AP European History • Emerging Leadership – Theory & Practice

Classes with additional requirements • Academic Coaches • Yearbook, Newspaper, and Advanced Leadership • Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band Advanced Drama

Academic coaches … a great way to help! n. Academic coaches are needed for core subject areas during the school day. n. You earn a letter grade while helping younger students n. Looks good on your resume and college applications n. Interested? See Ms. Bose (in the library) or pickup interest form in counselor center.

Why challenge yourself in high school? • Increasing rigor throughout high school is critical to be prepared in College and Career after High School. • Math is often a major factor for College and Career, we recommend taking Math all four years! • Biology and Chemistry are often requirements for many four year colleges and universities. • Colleges often view World Language as a core academic subject • Taking Advanced Placement (AP), College in the High School, and/or Running Start classes shows colleges that you’re a dedicated student and ready for Collegelevel work

What are colleges looking for? • Rigorous classes, GPA, ACT/SAT test scores • Strength of senior year classes • Consistent high GPA or upward GPA trend • Extension of academic interests outside the classroom • Leadership in work, volunteer, clubs/sports/drama/music • The college essay - initiative, motivation, self-discipline, persistence, ability to overcome hardships, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, creativity, special talents …

Options to add rigor to your schedule • Challenging classes beyond the minimum requirements • WANIC Program - Washington Network for Innovative Careers – See Mrs. Hansen in Library • Running Start • AP Classes and/or AP Capstone • Classes that offer college credit (“College in the High School” and “Tech Prep”)

Suggestions for AP classes • BALANCE is KEY! • One AP classes is equal to a College Level Course. They are fastpaced, over more material than regular classes and require independent work like research and analysis. • Consider a gradual increase in the amount of AP classes. Consider taking 1 or 2 more than last year. • What subjects do you enjoy most? We offer 30+ AP courses in all core subjects and electives? Choose AP class(es) in subject areas you most interested in and want to gain a deeper level of understanding.

AP Capstone

Wa. NIC (Washington Network for Innovative Careers) Wa. NIC 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 Mrs. Hansen in the College and Career Center (next to Main Office) right away.

WANIC courses District Courses: Out of District: • Dental Careers • Auto Technology (BHS) • Fire and EMS • Radio Broadcasting (BHS) • Digipen • CISCO Networking (NHS) • Many More! • Culinary Arts (NHS) • Teaching Academy (NHS) • Media/Video Production (NHS) • Health Science Careers (Nursing) (SHS) • Graphic Design and Production Studio (SHS) • Welding Technology, Design and Fabrication (IHS) • Construction Management Trades (IHS) Some of these courses are also available over the summer!

Running Start n. Is Running Start the right choice for you? Pick up information packet from Counseling Center. This packet discusses next steps. n. Bellevue College RS priority application deadline is May 10 th at 5: 00 pm. Attendance at a mandatory info session at BC is required. n. 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 • Challenge yourself in subject areas you are passion about

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.

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. bsd 405. org (click on HS icon)

Student. VUE Registration: Step 1: Click course request tab

Step 2: Click to enter course request

Step 3: Select Department

Step 4: Select Request or Alternate

Step 5: Review your Selections

Dates to remember …SENIORS • Registration Information Night for parents is Wednesday February 27 th at 6: 30 pm • Counselors will meet with students during Junior Blitz the week of (March 4 th -8 th) to do online course selection and pick up the yellow Course Selection form (signed by your parents)

Dates to remember … JUNIORS • Registration Information Night for parents is Wednesday February 27 th, 2019 • Online Course Submission is Due March 14 th • Counselors will meet with students during English classes (March 20 th – 21 st) to pick up the pink Course Selection form (signed by your parents)