Welcome to Burke High School! “All you ever wanted to know about academic success at Burke High...

Welcome to Burke High School!

“All you ever wanted to know about academic success at

Burke High School in 40 minutes (or less)!”

Burke Counselors

Mrs. Falcone G Director Mrs. Stover M,Q,Y,Z Academic Mrs. Pass H,T Academic Mrs. Smejkal D,F,L Records Miss Taylor J,S Adv. Ed Mr. Kingston B,P,X Adv. Ed Mrs. Kros A,I,V,W Adv. Ed/Career Mrs. Malhiwsky E,K,R Career Mrs. Hecht-Weber C,O,U,N Pers/Soc

How to BE A BULLDOGBULLDOG

1. Come to school every day2. Be to school/class on time; no tardies, no

excuses!3. Be ready to learn.. “I’m ready when you’re

ready”4. Dress appropriately…come to school

dressed to learn5. Get to know the ROCKSTARS6. Join a club or activity7. Do your class/homework…STUDY!8. Be polite, kind and respectful

Nebraska Attendance Law:LB463 requires probation officers, social workers and school officials to communicate when students miss more than 10 days in an academic year. At 5 days: Counselor/Student/Parent conferenceAt 7 days: Letter from School DistrictAt 10 Days: Meeting with Social WorkerAt 12 Days: Meeting with District OfficialAt 20 Days: Referral to Juvenile Court

Graduation Requirements & Personal Learning Plan

How many credits do I need?

English 8 Social Studies 7 Math 6 Science 6 Physical Education 4 Human Growth 1 Various Elective Credits 15 FACTS 2

_____________________________________ Total Credits 49

Looking Ahead. . .UNL Admission Requirements:

English 4Mathematics 4 UHHHOHHH…Burke only required me to take 3 years of math!!

Social Sciences 3Natural Sciences 3Foreign Language 2

ACT = 20 OR SAT = 950

Calculating GPA

In Academic Classes:

A= 4.0 pointsB= 3.0

pointsC= 2.0

pointsD= 1.0

pointsF= 0 points

In Honors Classes:

A= 5.0 pointsB= 4.0 pointsC= 3.0 pointsD= 2.0 pointsF= 0 points

GPA= Total Grade Points ÷ number of credits taken

Example

This student has 2 Honors Classes. Course Grade Grade PointsH English 1 B 4.0US History 1 C 2.0Geometry B 3.0H Biology 1 A 5.0FACTS A 4.0Spanish 1 B 3.0PE 1 B 3.0

Total GRADE POINTS= 24

Total Credits Taken= 7

Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credits Taken= 3.4286

Go Figure…

Burke High Grd 9 1/2005

H English1 B 1.000Drama 1 A

1.000H US History 1 A 1.000H Algebra 3 A 1.000H Biology 1 B 1.000Physical Ed A 1.000FACTS A 1.000French 3 A 1.000

Credits Attempted: 8.000 Credits Completed: 8.000 GPA: ???

4.25

Burke High Grd 9 5/2005

H English 2 A 1.000FACTS A 1.000Drama 2 A1.000H US History A 1.000H Algebra 4 A 1.000H Biology 2 A 1.000Physical Ed 2 A 1.000French 4 A 1.000Madrigal A 0.500

Credits Attempted:8.50Completed: 8.500 GPA:?????

4.71

Successful Freshman will:

Attend class ON TIME, EVERY DAY! Complete Assignments on time Study for Tests in advance Participate in Class Discussions Get Extra Help PEEPS – meets every Mon thru Thurs

Ideas for keeping yourself on track:

Complete and hand in your homework! Organize and use your agenda Use pink sheets Keep track of your credits Keep track of your class points and

percentage See a counselor for additional

resources if necessary

What do you want

to see happen?