Mid-High Mid-High EnrollmentEnrollmentFor the ClassFor the Class

of 2011of 2011

The Goal for 9The Goal for 9thth graders 2006-2007graders 2006-2007

GRADUATIOGRADUATIONNIN 2011!IN 2011!

Steps for EnrollmentSteps for Enrollment

1.1.Blue Book informationBlue Book information

““Blue Book” Blue Book” InformationInformation88thth Grade students Grade students

will receive 2007-will receive 2007-2008 (Blue Books)2008 (Blue Books)

Curriculum guides on Curriculum guides on Feb. 13 (Madison) or Feb. 13 (Madison) or Feb. 15 (Central)Feb. 15 (Central)Students should refer to Students should refer to

the the Blue BooksBlue Books to mark to mark the enrollment forms the enrollment forms before they return them to before they return them to their teachers.their teachers.

TheThe Blue BookBlue Book contains contains information about information about enrollment, enrollment, courses, courses, graduation, graduation, and and college college requirementsrequirements

Classes are listed by Classes are listed by department and includes department and includes course descriptions, length, course descriptions, length, and any and any prerequisitesprerequisites

Description of the course and what you can expect to do in the class.

Name of Class

Sample entry in Blue Sample entry in Blue Book:Book:

Course Number:Semesters: Grade Level:Prerequisite:

Students must pass a 1-semester class to earn ½ unit of credit

Students must pass both semesters to earn 1 unit of credit

Minimum number of credits for graduation: 23

Fine Arts Requirement may be met by inclusion

GraduatioGraduation Creditsn Credits

Bartlesville High Bartlesville High SchoolSchool

Students need Students need 2323 credits to graduate credits to graduate

Students shouldStudents shouldearn at least earn at least 66

credits each credits each yearyear

for for 44 years years

creditscredits

23 credits

Reminder about Reminder about Senate Bill 982Senate Bill 982

Students must be Students must be enrolled in theenrolled in the

““college preparatory curriculum”college preparatory curriculum”

Student’s parent/legal Student’s parent/legal guardian approves student guardian approves student enroll in existing enroll in existing “state high “state high school graduation school graduation requirements”requirements”

UnlessUnless

College Preparatory College Preparatory curriculum SB 982curriculum SB 982

• 4 Language Arts4 Language Arts• 3 Science3 Science• 3 Mathematics3 Mathematics• 3 Social Studies3 Social Studies• 2 Arts*2 Arts*• 10 units electives10 units electives

• 4 English4 English• 3 Laboratory Science3 Laboratory Science• 3 Mathematics3 Mathematics• 3 Social studies3 Social studies• 2 Foreign Language or 2 Foreign Language or

Computer TechnologyComputer Technology• 1 Additional Unit1 Additional Unit• 1 Fine Arts*1 Fine Arts*• 7 units electives7 units electives

State graduation State graduation requirementsrequirements

* Fine Arts units * Fine Arts units may be sets of may be sets of competenciescompetencies

The bottom line . . .The bottom line . . .

“According to the law, if you do not select the existing state high school graduation requirements, your child will automatically be enrolled in the new college preparatory curriculum.”

Senate Bill 982

OklahomaOklahoma Higher Learning Higher Learning Access ProgramAccess Program

Earning a Earning a college college scholarshischolarship through p through thethe

Oklahoma’s Promise: Oklahoma’s Promise: OHLAPOHLAP

Apply during 8Apply during 8thth, 9, 9thth or 10 or 10thth grade yeargrade yearFamily earned $50,000 or less Family earned $50,000 or less per year at time of applicationper year at time of applicationStudent must:Student must:

Complete 17 required unitsComplete 17 required unitsEarn at least 2.5 GPA in required Earn at least 2.5 GPA in required coursescoursesAttend school regularlyAttend school regularlyStay out of troubleStay out of trouble

Information Information

and and

application application

on-line at:on-line at:

www.okpromise.owww.okpromise.orgrg

Graduation with Graduation with HONORSHONORS

complete specified Honors, Pre-AP, or complete specified Honors, Pre-AP, or Advanced Placement coursesAdvanced Placement coursesearn unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in earn unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in the disciplinethe discipline

To wear a To wear a goldgold tassel at tassel at graduation graduation andand

To receive special recognition To receive special recognition on the graduation program,on the graduation program,

students muststudents must

Not in the “Blue Not in the “Blue Book”Book”

other other informationinformation

about about being abeing afreshmanfreshman

Why take Pre-AP classes?

1.Gain edge in college preparation

2.Stand out in college admissions process

3.Broaden student’s intellectual horizons

College Preparation•Improve writing skills•Sharpen problem-solving techniques•Develop study habits for rigorous courses

College Admissions•Demonstrate maturity/readiness for college•Show willingness to push self to higher limit•Emphasize commitment to academic excellence

Intellectual Horizons•Explore world from various perspectives (own/others’)•Study subjects in greater depth and detail•Assume responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, understanding for self

Advanced Placement classes provide

For information on For information on preparing for college, preparing for college, ACT and PSAT tests:ACT and PSAT tests:

www.collegeboard.com/psatwww.collegeboard.com/psat&&

www.act.org/planwww.act.org/plan

National Honor National Honor Society Society

earn an earn an unweighted GPA of unweighted GPA of 3.51 or higher in 93.51 or higher in 9thth

gradegrade

To be invited to join To be invited to join

National Honor National Honor Society Society

as a 10as a 10thth Grader Grader

Freshman participate in Freshman participate in activities including activities including HomecomingHomecoming, , Winter Winter FormalFormal, and , and Student Student Council, Council, and class-related and class-related

clubs such as clubs such as FBLAFBLA,,FCCLAFCCLA, and , and foreign foreign language clubs language clubs (Spanish, French, (Spanish, French, German)German)

End-of-Instruction (EOI) testsEnd-of-Instruction (EOI) tests

Students takeStudents take

in Algebra Iin Algebra I

and Biology I and Biology I HH

End-of-Instruction End-of-Instruction tests (EOIs)tests (EOIs)

Required for graduation Required for graduation from high school in from high school in OklahomaOklahomaResults are recorded on Results are recorded on students’ transcripts:students’ transcripts:

Advanced knowledgeAdvanced knowledgeSatisfactorySatisfactoryLimited knowledgeLimited knowledgeUnsatisfactoryUnsatisfactory

Some 9Some 9thth grade grade

students students participate participate

in Freshman in Freshman Academy*Academy*

or Project or Project CORE*CORE*

**Enrollment by Enrollment by special special

permissionpermission

Back to theBack to the “Blue “Blue Book”Book” Students andStudents and

parents shouldparents should refer to the refer to the course descriptionscourse descriptions

and and prerequisitesprerequisites listed in the “listed in the “Blue BookBlue Book” ” before selecting classes before selecting classes ononthe pre-enrollment formthe pre-enrollment form

Freshmen Freshmen take eithertake either

Algebra IAlgebra I, , Geometry Geometry

Honors*,Honors*, or or Algebra II Algebra II

Honors*Honors*

*Students *Students must must

meet certain meet certain prerequisitesprerequisites

to taketo takeHonors Honors

or or Pre-AP classes.Pre-AP classes.

Mathematics SequencesGrade Traditional Honors Honors

7th Algebra I - H

8th Algebra I - H Geometry - H

9th Algebra I Geometry - H Algebra II - H

10th Geometry Algebra II - H Pre-AP Pre-Calc.

[or AP Statistics]

11th Algebra II Pre-AP Pre-Calc.[or AP Statistics]

or Calculus AB or Calculus BC[or Pre-AP Pre-Calc]

12th Col. Alg. Trig Calculus AB or Calculus BC

AP Statistics

or off-campus college course

Freshman Freshman

take 9take 9thth grade grade

English Grammar English Grammar and Compositionand Composition

Traditional?Traditional?oror

Pre-AP?Pre-AP?

1 Lab 1 Lab ScienceSciencePhysical Physical

Science?Science?or or

Honors Honors Biology I?Biology I?

Freshmen Freshmen taketake

Freshmen takeFreshmen take

1 1 semestesemeste

r of r of OklahomOklahoma Historya History

Mid-High electives include

Business Business classesclassesKeyboardingKeyboarding

*Word Processing*Word Processing*Business Computer Applications*Business Computer ApplicationsBusiness DynamicsBusiness DynamicsEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship

*Require keyboarding prerequisite*Require keyboarding prerequisite*Meet College Prep computer requirement*Meet College Prep computer requirement

Family & Family &

Consumer Science Consumer Science

classes. . .classes. . .

Teen Life SkillsTeen Life SkillsCareer ExplorationCareer Exploration

FaCS I-AFaCS I-AFaCS I-BFaCS I-BFaCS II-AFaCS II-AFaCS II-BFaCS II-B

Foreign Language Classes . . .Foreign Language Classes . . .

French French German German

SpanishSpanish

Vocal andVocal and

band band

orchestra orchestra

choirchoir

Instrumental musicInstrumental music

Media Studies andYearbookClasses

producestudentpublications

Enrollment Enrollment is by is by

application application and teacher and teacher

approvalapproval

ArtArt I & II I & II

Cold WarCold War

Current EventsCurrent Events

DramaDrama

DebatDebatee

Technical Technical TheaterTheater

WeightliftinWeightliftingg

PE classes includePE classes include

Fit and Fit and FirmFirm

Life Life GamesGamesandand

9th 9th grade grade athleticsathletics

BaseballBaseballCross CountryCross CountryBasketballBasketballTennisTennisGolfGolfVolleyballVolleyballFootballFootballSwimmingSwimmingSoftballSoftballSoccer Soccer TrackTrackCheerleadingCheerleadingPomsPoms

For students who For students who have not have not demonstrated 8demonstrated 8thth grade reading grade reading proficiency*proficiency*

Literacy PlusLiteracy Plus

*important for *important for the student the student who wants to who wants to take the take the driver’s testdriver’s test

Driver EducationDriver Education

Students may Students may enroll in Driver enroll in Driver Education for Education for

summer, spring, or summer, spring, or fall semestersfall semesters Cost: $230 Cost: $230

per sessionper session

Credit: .5 units Credit: .5 units elective creditelective credit

Driver EducationDriver Education

•Age: must be at least 15 to enroll

•Classes before and after school day

•Summer classes in June and in July

•Enroll with Mr. Demaray, not counselors

The Enrollment ProcessThe Enrollment Process1.1. Listen to information presented Listen to information presented

by Mid-High Counselorsby Mid-High Counselors

2.2.Students take forms home and Students take forms home and discuss options with parentsdiscuss options with parents

Form to help plan the next 4 years

FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR

1st Semester 2nd Semester   1st Semester 2nd Semester

         

         

         

Bartlesville High School Graduation Worksheet (see pages 3 & 6 for your requirements)Bartlesville High School Graduation Worksheet (see pages 3 & 6 for your requirements)

Blue Book page 7Blue Book page 7

JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR

Typical 9Typical 9thth Grade Grade ScheduleSchedule

SIX (6) HOURS EACH DAY TO INCLUDE:SIX (6) HOURS EACH DAY TO INCLUDE:• English 9 Gram./Comp. (Full Year)• Algebra I (Full Year)• Physical Science/Lab (Full Year)• Oklahoma History (1 Semester)• Elective (1 Semester)• Elective(s) (For. Lang./Comp. Tech.)• Elective(s) (2 Semesters or Full Year)

Sample 9Sample 9thth Grade Honors Grade Honors

ScheduleScheduleSIX HOURS EACH DAY TO INCLUDE:SIX HOURS EACH DAY TO INCLUDE:

• English 9 Gram./Comp. Pre-AP (Full Year)• Geometry H or Alg. II H (Full Year)• Biology I/Lab H (Full Year)• Oklahoma History (1 Semester)• Elective (1 Semester)• Elective(s) (Comp. Tech. or For. Lang.)• Elective(s) (2 Semesters or Full Year)

Students can mix Students can mix Honors* (or Pre-AP) Honors* (or Pre-AP) classesclasseswith non-honors with non-honors (“traditional”) classes(“traditional”) classes*Honors classes require students to *Honors classes require students to meet prerequisites. This is explained meet prerequisites. This is explained

in the in the Blue BookBlue Book::

Description of the class from blue book—written Description of the class from blue book—written by the teacher.by the teacher.

Name of ClassName of ClassCourse Number:Semesters: Grade Level:Prerequisite:

Madison forms will Madison forms will be handed to be handed to students students Feb. 13Feb. 13

Central forms will be Central forms will be handed to students handed to students Feb. 15Feb. 15

Pre-enrollment forms for 07-08 9Pre-enrollment forms for 07-08 9thth gradersgraders

Sample Enrollment FormSample Enrollment Form

Bartlesville Mid-High Course Selection9th Grade 2007-08

__________________________/______________________________/________________________________/______________________________/______(Last Name)(Last Name) (First) (First) (M.I.) (M.I.)

LANGUAGE ARTSLANGUAGE ARTS BUSINESS EDUCATIONBUSINESS EDUCATION

4301 English 9 Grammar & Composition4301 English 9 Grammar & Composition4303 English 9 Gram & Comp Pre-AP 4303 English 9 Gram & Comp Pre-AP 5026 Competitive Debate5026 Competitive Debate4111 Journalism I4111 Journalism I

4301 Business Computer Applications4301 Business Computer Applications4301 Business Dynamics4301 Business Dynamics4301 Entrepreneurship4301 Entrepreneurship4301 Personal Keyboarding4301 Personal Keyboarding

4151 Media Study and Production I,II4151 Media Study and Production I,II 4301 Word Processing4301 Word Processing4240 Yearbook I,II4240 Yearbook I,II 4301 Note Taking & Study Skills4301 Note Taking & Study Skills4242 Literacy Plus4242 Literacy Plus

MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS

FINE ARTSFINE ARTS

4458 Pre-Algebra4411 Algebra I4521 Geometry Honors

2811 Art I2931 Band2951 Treble Chorus

TARTAR

TAR

Complete the enrollment formComplete the enrollment form

1 English class 1 English class 1 math class1 math class1 science class1 science class1 Oklahoma history 1 Oklahoma history classclass

Check the following Check the following required courses:required courses:

andand

Foreign LanguageForeign LanguageFamily and Consumer Family and Consumer ScienceSciencePhysical Education (& Physical Education (& athletics)athletics)BusinessBusinessArtArtMusicMusicSpeech and DramaSpeech and DramaSocial StudiesSocial Studies

then check from among then check from among the listed elective the listed elective courses:courses:

The Enrollment ProcessThe Enrollment Process1.1. Listen to information presented Listen to information presented

by Mid-High Counselorsby Mid-High Counselors

2.2. Students take forms home and Students take forms home and discuss options with parentsdiscuss options with parents

3.3. Students return forms to Middle Students return forms to Middle School teachers/counselorsSchool teachers/counselors

MadisonMadison forms will be forms will be handed to students handed to students Feb. 13 and are Feb. 13 and are due due back back at Madison Feb. 16at Madison Feb. 16

Central Central forms will be forms will be handed to students handed to students Feb. 15 and are Feb. 15 and are due due back back at Central Feb. 22at Central Feb. 22

Pre-enrollment forms for 07-08 9Pre-enrollment forms for 07-08 9thth gradersgraders

The Enrollment ProcessThe Enrollment Process1.1. Listen to information presented Listen to information presented

by Mid-High Counselorsby Mid-High Counselors

2.2. Students take forms home and Students take forms home and discuss options with parentsdiscuss options with parents

3.3. Students return forms to Middle Students return forms to Middle School teachers/counselorsSchool teachers/counselors

4.4. Students and parents discuss Students and parents discuss pre-enrollment with Mid-High pre-enrollment with Mid-High counselors by appointmentcounselors by appointment

Mrs Fouts: A-FMrs. Reed: G-OMrs. Gaut: P-Z

Students are Students are divided by divided by alphabet alphabet

among the among the Mid-High Mid-High

counselorscounselors

Enrollment for Middle Enrollment for Middle Schools Schools

by appointment:by appointment:

Madison: Feb. 26 through Madison: Feb. 26 through March 2March 2

Central: March 5 through Central: March 5 through March 9March 9

Next August’s Next August’s enrollment times enrollment times will be announced will be announced in the newspaperin the newspaper

www.bps-ok.org/www.bps-ok.org/midhighmidhigh

and on the Mid-and on the Mid-High web page atHigh web page at

Reminder:Reminder:

Students will not be Students will not be allowed to complete allowed to complete registration for 10registration for 10thth grade at the end of grade at the end of summer if they have summer if they have not received required not received required immunizations.immunizations.

Each school’s registrar Each school’s registrar can answer questions can answer questions about required about required immunizations.immunizations.

For more For more enrollment enrollment

information visitinformation visit

www.bps-ok.org/www.bps-ok.org/midhighmidhigh

May your student have May your student have great freshman and great freshman and

sophomore years here!sophomore years here!