high school at bhs i think i will have the biggest problem adjusting to: a.bigger school b.different...
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At BHS I think I will have the biggest problem adjusting to: At BHS I think I will have the
biggest problem adjusting to:
A. Bigger SchoolB. Different teachersC. Upper classmenD. HomeworkE. Other???
A. Bigger SchoolB. Different teachersC. Upper classmenD. HomeworkE. Other???
Think for a minute about why you believe this and what support you might need to help with this.
A Time of ChangeWhat’s different from
Middle School?
A Time of ChangeWhat’s different from
Middle School?You will be
•Taking new courses
•Meeting new classmates
•Having new teachers•More Homework•Lots of Activity Choices
More Independence?More Independence?
Self AdvocacyNew ResponsibilitiesChoices and OutcomesProblem solving and decision making
Self AdvocacyNew ResponsibilitiesChoices and OutcomesProblem solving and decision making
Know Your Life Lines!Know Your Life Lines!
A. FamilyB. FriendsC. TeachersD. CounselorE. Tutor
A. FamilyB. FriendsC. TeachersD. CounselorE. Tutor
I am concerned that I will have trouble getting my homework
completed.
I am concerned that I will have trouble getting my homework
completed.
A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD. DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree
A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD. DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree
HOMEWORK: You will have more, and it will help you
Get off to a great start Learn on your own Better understand what’s taught in class
SUBJECTS: You will be challenged to think and work harder
LONG-TERM PROJECTS: Teachers will have you write term papers and do science experiments.
PRESENTATIONS: You will be required to make presentations in various classes.
TESTS: You will have different test formats in different types of classes that count more heavily in your class grade.
HOMEWORK: You will have more, and it will help you
Get off to a great start Learn on your own Better understand what’s taught in class
SUBJECTS: You will be challenged to think and work harder
LONG-TERM PROJECTS: Teachers will have you write term papers and do science experiments.
PRESENTATIONS: You will be required to make presentations in various classes.
TESTS: You will have different test formats in different types of classes that count more heavily in your class grade.
School work is more . . .CHALLENGING
School work is more . . .CHALLENGING
School Work: How does it affect me?School Work: How does it affect me? Grades will have an impact
on what colleges you get into and what jobs you may be able to get.
Your Freshman year grades are part of Your GPA.
Colleges and employers will use your overall GPA to help them determine what kind of student or worker you will be.
Testing is an important part of school and work - learning to take tests well improves your chances at being considered for more colleges and jobs.
Grades will have an impact on what colleges you get into and what jobs you may be able to get.
Your Freshman year grades are part of Your GPA.
Colleges and employers will use your overall GPA to help them determine what kind of student or worker you will be.
Testing is an important part of school and work - learning to take tests well improves your chances at being considered for more colleges and jobs.
Get Organized: Use your planner Know when work is due Plan how to do quality work and
get it done on time Make short term goals that you
can reach Have a study time, place and
plan for each study night Check Student Portal for due
dates, grades and assignments
Get Organized: Use your planner Know when work is due Plan how to do quality work and
get it done on time Make short term goals that you
can reach Have a study time, place and
plan for each study night Check Student Portal for due
dates, grades and assignments
Words to KnowWords to Know Transcript: Record of
course work in high school GPA: Grade Point Average Class Rank: Your
cumulative GPA in relation to others in your class.
Prerequisite: A course which must be successfully completed before taking another course. (Bio before Genetics)
Credit: A measure of credit earned in a course.
0.5 credit = semester course; 1 credit= year long course
Transcript: Record of course work in high school
GPA: Grade Point Average Class Rank: Your
cumulative GPA in relation to others in your class.
Prerequisite: A course which must be successfully completed before taking another course. (Bio before Genetics)
Credit: A measure of credit earned in a course.
0.5 credit = semester course; 1 credit= year long course
Bennett School District Graduation RequirementsCOLLEGE PREPARATORY
Bennett School District Graduation RequirementsCOLLEGE PREPARATORY
4 credits of ENGLISH
4 credits of SOCIAL STUDIES1 credit Geography/Civics1 credit World History1 credit US History1 credit US Government/Economics
3 credits of MATH3 credits of SCIENCE1.5 credits of Health/PHYSICAL EDUCATION1 credit of Business
1 credit of PRACTICAL ARTS1 credit of FINE ARTS2 credits of a Foreign Language
20 hours of community service
20.5 Required Credits
6.5 Elective Credits27.0 Total Credits needed for graduation
Successful completion of Student Seminar every semester
CALCULATING GPAOr Why Your Freshman Year is Important!
Example1:9th grade Semester 1 GPA 2.09th grade Semester 2 GPA 2.110th grade Semester 1 GPA 2.510th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.011th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.311th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.512th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.812th grade Semester 2 GPA 4.0
Average GPA 3.0What does an F do?Science BMath AEnglish BHistory CPE F C in PE & No F GPAPublic Speaking B 2.85!!Spanish B
GPA: 2.57
CALCULATING GPAOr Why Your Freshman Year is Important!
Example 2:9th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.09th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.010th grade Semester 1 GPA 2.510th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.011th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.311th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.512th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.812th grade Semester 2 GPA 4.0
Average GPA 3.26
Consistency and improvement work best!!
Example1:10th grade Semester 1 GPA 2.510th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.011th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.311th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.512th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.812th grade Semester 2 GPA 4.0
Average GPA 3.35
How many credits are required from graduation from BHS?
How many credits are required from graduation from BHS?
A. 25B. 26C. 27D. 25.5
A. 25B. 26C. 27D. 25.5
Are there other graduation requirements? What are they?
Start Thinking AboutPost Graduate PlansStart Thinking AboutPost Graduate Plans
•CollegeTwo yearFour year
•Technical Training (some available during High School)•Military•Work
Morgan Community College and T.H. PICKENS CAREER/TECHNICAL COURSES
AVAILABLE TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY!!
Morgan Community College and T.H. PICKENS CAREER/TECHNICAL COURSES
AVAILABLE TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY!!AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL
COURSES:
Agriculture/Equine Science/Intro Vet Science
Aviation Technology Auto Technology Commercial Photography Comprehensive Building
Trades Criminal Justice Diesel Equipment Repair Equine Science Executive Internship Graphic Design High Tech Acadmy Health Sciences Technology Teacher Cadet
Choosing a Career
AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL COURSES:
Agriculture/Equine Science/Intro Vet Science
Aviation Technology Auto Technology Commercial Photography Comprehensive Building
Trades Criminal Justice Diesel Equipment Repair Equine Science Executive Internship Graphic Design High Tech Acadmy Health Sciences Technology Teacher Cadet
Choosing a Career
T.H. PICKENS COURSES
A pre-assessment test must be taken by all students prior to enrolling.
Arts, Media and Commuication Human Services Engineering and Technology Construction and Development Automotive Technologies Business Technologies Health Landscaping and Evironmental
For a complete list of all courses available, go to Pickenstech.aurorak12.org
T.H. PICKENS COURSES
A pre-assessment test must be taken by all students prior to enrolling.
Arts, Media and Commuication Human Services Engineering and Technology Construction and Development Automotive Technologies Business Technologies Health Landscaping and Evironmental
For a complete list of all courses available, go to Pickenstech.aurorak12.org
YOU MAY NOT HAVE ANY D’s OR F’s IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING PICKENS
What Colleges Look ForWhat Colleges Look ForCollege Prep curriculumExtra-curricular activitiesLetters of RecommendationsEssays (upon request)Community ServiceRequired tests (Most only require
either ACT or SAT:Explore test -October 14 = ACT Pre-test):ACTSAT ISAT II
College Prep curriculumExtra-curricular activitiesLetters of RecommendationsEssays (upon request)Community ServiceRequired tests (Most only require
either ACT or SAT:Explore test -October 14 = ACT Pre-test):ACTSAT ISAT II
Extracurricular Activities“meet people, learn teamwork,
get in shape, have fun”
Extracurricular Activities“meet people, learn teamwork,
get in shape, have fun”
Clubs and Organizations
Community ServicePerforming ArtsAthletics
Clubs and Organizations
Community ServicePerforming ArtsAthletics
Why are freshman year grades important?
Why are freshman year grades important?
A. Calculated into GPAB. 1/3 of GPA colleges seeC. Shows type of student to comeD. Class rank provides opportunitiesE. All of the above
A. Calculated into GPAB. 1/3 of GPA colleges seeC. Shows type of student to comeD. Class rank provides opportunitiesE. All of the above
YOU make the decisions!YOU make the decisions!
Don’t let peer pressure run your life:
Find friends who share your values
Walk away from situations that you are uncomfortable with
Have healthy relationships
Communicate what you want out of relationships
Make wise choices.
High school means having more freedom:
Getting a driver’s license
Being allowed to stay out later with friends
To be successful in high school I need:
To be successful in high school I need:
A. To study/do homeworkB. Talk to my teachersC. Join activitiesD. Understand what’s expected in
classesE. All of the above
A. To study/do homeworkB. Talk to my teachersC. Join activitiesD. Understand what’s expected in
classesE. All of the above
Teachers can give you advice on courses to take, studying, and more. They can also provide extra help with a course or assignment.
Counselors can help you with planning courses, social, personal and health issues, conflicts, and college and career planning.
Take advantage of resources at Bennett H.S.:
•Tutoring•Computer labs•Counseling center•School to career programs•Library•Seminar•Websites
Your parents or guardians can make a big difference in your success in school. They can give you support and help support your school
If I don’t want to go to college, options for me are:
If I don’t want to go to college, options for me are:A. Dropout B. Go to workC. Lay on the couch at homeD. Join the military
A. Dropout B. Go to workC. Lay on the couch at homeD. Join the military
How do I decide what is the best choice for me?
BE POSITIVE!BE POSITIVE!
This is an exciting, amusing, fun, entertaining, enjoyable, somewhat carefree time in your life.
ENJOY IT!
This is an exciting, amusing, fun, entertaining, enjoyable, somewhat carefree time in your life.
ENJOY IT!