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Rising Freshman Parent Orientation

Units Required

English/Language Arts 4Mathematics 4Science 4Social Studies 31

CTAE / Fine Arts / Foreign Language 3Health and Personal Fitness 1Other Electives 4

Total Units 23

1 Four Social Studies Courses are required- World History, Civics, US History, and Economics (a minimum of ½ unit of Civics and ½ Economics are required)

BCHS Graduation requirements- Class of BCHS Graduation requirements- Class of 2012 and beyond2012 and beyond

Local Diploma Local Diploma EndorsementsEndorsements

• Students may add a University endorsement by requesting Spanish I during the 10th grade.

• The University endorsement is comprised of Spanish I and II and University-level English and Science 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 future HOPE course rigor requirements.

• The Honors endorsement exceeds the University endorsement and will be explained more completely later in this presentation.

Registration IssuesRegistration Issues

• Students will be scheduled into English, Math, Biology, and Civics/Personal Fitness courses.

• Students have already submitted elective course requests.

• Students interested in the Honors program must submit an application within the next 3 weeks.

• Students interested in the University endorsement make that declaration when signing up for 10th grade classes.

Advisement ProgramAdvisement ProgramGuidance, Counseling and Advisement are

critical to your child’s success– Your child will be assigned to an Advisor

who will remain with them throughout high school

– Your advisor will help guide your child in their course selection in the following years

– You are strongly encouraged to keep open communication with your Advisor over the next 4 years

– In addition, our Counselor and Administrators are available if you have questions

The Hybrid ScheduleThe Hybrid Schedule

•The school year consists of 2 semesters with 6 classes each day.

• 5 classes will last all year long, covering both semesters. Classes will be 55 minutes long, and you will earn one full credit at the end of the year.

•4th period will last for 90 minutes, and students will earn one full credit each semester. Students typically have a different class during 4th period each semester.

•7 units can be earned in each year, for a total of 28.

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What can I expect from high school?

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There is something here for everyone…Find your place and

excel!

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With new freedoms come

increased responsibilities.

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BCHS has High Expectations for

Academics, Athletics, and the

Arts

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Keys to High School Success:

1.Good Attendance2.Good Study Habits3.Know where you are

going, and have a plan to get there

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Earning your Diploma is the

ultimate goal and we are here to help you accomplish this

goal.

Promotion RequirementsPromotion Requirements

• Students must earn 5 credits to be promoted to the 10th grade.

• Students must earn 12 credits to be promoted to the 11th grade.

•Students must earn 16 credits to be promoted to the 12th grade.

Students cannot fail the equivalent of more than one credit per semester to retain their eligibility for participation in any GHSA event.

The HOPE ScholarshipThe HOPE Scholarship

• Available to CP, University, and Honors Available to CP, University, and Honors graduatesgraduates

• Applies only to Georgia colleges and Applies only to Georgia colleges and universitiesuniversities

• Pays 90% of the college’s 2010-11 tuition ratePays 90% of the college’s 2010-11 tuition rate• No longer pays fees or book allowancesNo longer pays fees or book allowances• Based on 4 point GPA in all attempted Based on 4 point GPA in all attempted corecore

classes - 3.0 core GPA requirementclasses - 3.0 core GPA requirement• Students who earn a 3.7 core GPA and make Students who earn a 3.7 core GPA and make

a 1200 SAT can earn Zell Miller Scholar a 1200 SAT can earn Zell Miller Scholar status. These students earn status. These students earn fullfull tuition. tuition.

The HOPE GrantThe HOPE Grant

• Available to CP, University, and Honors Available to CP, University, and Honors graduatesgraduates

• Good at any Georgia Technical CollegeGood at any Georgia Technical College• There is no high school GPA requirementThere is no high school GPA requirement• Pays 90% of the technical college’s 2010-11 Pays 90% of the technical college’s 2010-11

tuition ratetuition rate• No longer pays fees or book allowancesNo longer pays fees or book allowances• Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to keep the Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to keep the

HOPE grantHOPE grant

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TestingTesting

9th grade - PSAT (voluntary basis – for a fee)

EOCT (English I, Biology, Math I/Accelerated Math I)10th grade - PSAT (all sophomores – currently free)

EOCT (Physical Science, Math II/Accelerated Math II)

Asset (Technical College admissions test)11th grade - PSAT (voluntary basis - for a fee)

EOCT (American Lit/Comp, US History)ASVAB for interested students1st SAT during spring for college-bound

students12th grade - EOCT (Economics)

ASVAB for interested students2nd SAT by December for college-bound

studentsWorkReady assessment

Our Goal: To increase academic

achievement at Bleckley County High

School.

Requirements: Students will berequired to take specific honors core classes. Electives will be at the student’s discretion.

9th Grade Offerings: Honors EnglishAccelerated Math 1Honors BiologyHonors Citizenship

10th Grade Offerings:Honors EnglishAccelerated Math 2Honors ChemistryHonors World History

11th Grade Offerings:AP Language/Am LitAccelerated Math 3PhysicsAP U S History

12th Grade Offerings:AP CalculusAP BiologyHuman Anatomy/Physiology

Admissions to program: All interested students must apply. Gifted students will be admitted. Rubric will be used to determine eligibility for non-gifted students.

Students must have a minimum of 5 points to admitted to BCHS Honor Program.

BCHS Honors Rubric

8th grade 8th grade CRCTCRCT

Math/Lang Math/Lang ArtsArts

850 – 859850 – 859Math / 1 ptMath / 1 pt

Lang Arts / 1 Lang Arts / 1 ptpt

860 – 880860 – 880Math / 1.5 ptsMath / 1.5 pts

Lang Arts / Lang Arts / 1.5 pts1.5 pts

850 – 859850 – 859Math / 2 ptsMath / 2 ptsLang Arts /2 Lang Arts /2

ptspts

8th GPA8th GPA(core classes (core classes

only)only)

85 - 8985 - 891 point1 point

90 - 9590 - 952 points2 points

96+96+3 points3 points

Student must maintain an 80core GPA.There will be a community service element.Plan is to include field trips.

If you have any questions….please call or email us.