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Welcome Team 2024

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Objectives

Team Concept at BHS

Quick Review of BHS Graduation Requirements

Core 40 Diploma & AHD/THD

Freshman Year Schedule

Scheduling Process – Steps

Important Dates

Time to speak with team/teachers

Team 2024

Mrs. Stacey Lingelbaugh– Assistant Principal

Mrs. Leslie Ayers– School Counselor (A-K)

Mrs. Megan Mayo – School Counselor (L-Z)

Mr. Marcus Evans– Academic Coach

Ms. Katherine Murray– Admin. Assistant

Mr. Mark Clifton– TOR

Mrs. Carol Sinclair – TOR

Mrs. Sarah Henry – Secondary Department Head - Science

Mrs. Shelly Waugh – Special Education Department Head

BHS Graduation

RequirementsCore 40 Diploma = 43 Total Credits

Core classes:

English/Language Arts 8 credits

8 credits: Literature & Composition

Social Studies 6 credits

2 credits: US History or AP US History

1 credit: US Government or AP Gov’t

1 credit: Economics or AP Micro

2 credits: World History, or Geography/History

of the World or, AP World History

Mathematics 6 credits @ HS

2 credits: Algebra I

2 credits: Geometry

2 credits: Algebra II

Science 6 credits @ HS

2 credits: Biology I

2 credits: Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry I Honors, Physics, Pre-AP Physics I Honors, or Integrated Chemistry/Physics (ICP)

2 credits: Any Core 40 science course

BHS Graduation

RequirementsCore 40 Diploma = 43 Total Credits

Elective classes:

Required Electives 6 credits

Fine Art 1 credit

Physical Education 2 credits

Health and Wellness 1 credit

PCC/Speech 1 credit

Practical Art 1 credit

Directed Electives 5 credits

World Languages

Career/Technical

Electives 6 credits

Additional classes beyond required minimum from other categories

Other Diploma Types

Academic Honors Diploma Complete all requirements for Core 40.

Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.

Have a grade point average of a “B” or better. (2.67 or higher)

Additional year of mathematics

Three years of a Foreign Language (or two & two)

Additional semester of fine arts

47 credits

Satisfy one of the following:

Four semesters of AP coursework and corresponding AP exam

Earn six dual credits

Two semesters of AP coursework (and exam) plus three dual credits

26 composite score on the ACT

1250 composite score on the SAT

Other Diploma Types

Technical Honors Diploma Complete all requirements for Core 40.

Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.

Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway

and one of the following:

State approved, industry recognized certification or credential, or

Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

Complete one of the following:

Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors

Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75.

Distinguished Graduates

The Distinguished Graduate recognition program was determined by a committee of parent volunteers, teachers, and administrators, and approved by the BCSC Board of School Trustees for Team 2023 and beyond. Beginning with graduation in 2023, students will be recognized:

Summa Cum Laude (greatest honors) for achieving a cumulative GPA of 4.20 or higher

Magna Cum Laude (great honors) for achieving a cumulative GPA of 4.00 to 4.1999

Cum Laude (with honors) for achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.80 to 3.999

Updated Grade

weighting

Course AP/DC Weight Course AP/DC Weight

Adv Cadet Teach CC/IT Education 101 X 1 AP Chinese X 1

Adv English CC/IT English 111/112 X 1 AP Computer Science A X 1

Adv French CC/VU French 201/203 X 1 AP Computer Science Principles X 1

Adv Germ CC/VU German 201/203 X 1 AP English Lang & Comp X 1

Adv Math CC/BSU M161 X 1 AP English Lit & Comp X 1

Adv Math CC/VU Math 102 X 1 AP Environmental Science X 1

Adv Math CC/VU Math111 X 1 AP French X 1

Adv Science CC/VU Bio 111/112L X 1 AP German X 1

Adv Span CC/VU Spanish 201/203 X 1 AP Human Geography X 1

Adv SS CC/VU History 139-140 X 1 AP Microeconomics X 1

Civil Eng and Architecture - Ivy Tech X 1 AP Music Theory X 1

Digital Electronics - Ivy Tech X 1 AP Physics C X 1

Intro to Engineering Design - Ivy Tech X 1 AP Psychology X 1

Prin. of Business Management - Ivy Tech X 1 AP Spanish X 1

Principles of Engineering -Ivy Tech X 1 AP Statistics X 1

Principles of Marketing - Ivy Tech X 1 AP Studio Art 3D Design X 1

AP Art History X 1 AP Studio Art, 2D & Drawing X 1

AP Biology X 1 AP US Government & Politics X 1

AP Calculus AB X 1 AP US History X 1

AP Calculus BC X 1 AP World History X 1

AP Chemistry X 1

Typical

Freshman Schedule

English 9 (English 9 Hon.)

Math (Alg I, Geom, Alg II Hon., AP Statistics)

Science (Bio., Chem., Pre-AP Chem)

Social Studies (Geog/Hist of the World, World History or AP

World History – Optional for 9th grade year)

World Language

Fine Art or Practical Art

Physical Education

Alternative PE

Alternative PE

What counts?

Any BHS sponsored IHSAA sanctioned sport (Freshmen athletes are encouraged to enroll in the Advanced Athletic Development course during the freshman year)

BHS Cheerleading

Marching Band

Color Guard

Starlight Voices/Competitive Show Choir (grade 10 only)

How does it work?

Complete season = first practice to final event

Both PE I and PE II must be completed by the end of the sophomore year

Must complete an application

Page 13 of the Program of Studies

Get Ready to Schedule

Online window – February 10 – 20

Resources:▪ Scheduling Worksheet

▪ How to Request Courses in PowerSchool

▪ Program of Studies

For more information – BHS Website: www.brownsburg.k12.in.us/bhs-scheduling

Go to the Guidance or Team 2024 page

Resources Available Online

After Online Selections

❑ 8th grade counselors will meet with all students to confirm or correct course selections in one-on-one meetings.

❑ Course change requests accepted until March 15th.

❑ Course change requests honored between March 15 and May 1 on a seat available basis.

❑ No course change requests will be honored after May 1 (includes beginning of fall and spring semesters 2020-2021)

Additional Questions?

Our Team will be available in the commons area outside of the auditorium by the grand staircase along with teachers to answer any questions you may have.

Please also reach out to your 8th grade guidance counselors with specific scheduling questions as they

work with your students to schedule for next year.

Thank you!