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Bowling Green High School

Bowling Green High School. Bowling Green High School. WELCOME Incoming 9 th graders! Class of 2018. PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KNOW AT BOWLING GREEN HIGH SCHOOL. Principals. Mr. King, Freshman Principal. Mr. Fields, Principal. Mrs. Shive , Assistant Principal.

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Bowling Green High School

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  1. Bowling Green High School

  2. Bowling Green High School WELCOME Incoming 9th graders! Class of 2018

  3. PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KNOW ATBOWLING GREEN HIGH SCHOOL

  4. Principals Mr. King, Freshman Principal Mr. Fields, Principal Mrs. Shive, Assistant Principal Mr. Livers, Assistant Principal

  5. Counselors Mrs. Lawson Ms. Rowan, Department Head Mrs. Krisher Ms. Swiney

  6. School Hours at BGHS Excel Period (Zero Period) 7:30 am to 8:20 am Regular School Day 1st – 6th periods 8:30 am to 3:05 pm

  7. Words you need to know… • Credit---Official certification that a student has completed a course. At BGHS, we have whole (1) credit courses and half (1/2) credit courses. • Semester---One of the two divisions of an academic year. 1st semester--the start of school to winter break (August – December). 2nd semester--after winter break until the end of the year (January – May) • Prerequisite—What is required before you can take a class • Transcript---A student’s academic record. • Core Courses—Academic courses recognized by the NCAA Clearinghouse • No—We will not, and you will not

  8. Math Requirement • All students are required to take a math course every year of high school. • This can include: Pre-Algebra Algebra I Accelerated Algebra I Geometry Accelerated Geometry Geometry Pre-AP Algebra II Accelerated Algebra II Algebra II Pre-AP Algebra III Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-AP AP Calculus AP Statistics Math 116-WKU AP Computer Science Foundations in Personal Finance

  9. Diploma Choices • Merit Diploma 22 credits minimum required • Comprehensive Diploma 24 credits minimum required

  10. Merit Diploma • English English I, II, III, IV 4 credits • Science Any three science classes 3 credits to include: life science, physical science, and earth/space science. • Math Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II 3 credits • Social Studies World Civ., U. S. History, 3 credits Political Science • Health / P.E. ½ credit health, ½ credit P.E. 1 credit • Humanities History of Performing/Visual Art Embedded Total REQUIRED Credits = 14 Plus ELECTIVE Credits = 8 (minimum) TOTAL CREDITS=22

  11. Comprehensive Diploma • English English I, II, III, IV 4 credits • ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Physics 3 credits Anatomy/Physiology or higher • Math Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II 3 credits • Social Studies World Civ., U. S. History, 3 credits Political Science • Health / P.E. ½ credit health, ½ credit P.E. 1 credit • Humanities History of Performing/Visual Art Embedded • World Languagestwo classes from same language 2 credits Total REQUIRED Credits = 16 Plus ELECTIVE Credits = 8 (minimum) TOTAL CREDITS=24

  12. Pre-College Curriculum-PCC(classes that must be completed successfully in high school before entering college) • English English I, II, III, IV 4 credits • Math Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II 3 credits • Science Credits to include life 3 credits science, physical science, and earth/space science (at least one lab course). • Social Studies From U. S. History, 3 credits Economics, Government, World Geography, and World Civilization. • Health / P.E. ½ Health, ½ P.E. 1 credit • History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts 1 credit • World Languagesor demonstrate competency 2 credits • Electives 5 credits (3 must be rigorous) • (Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop computer literacy.) Total REQUIRED Credits = 17 Plus ELECTIVE Credits = 5(minimum) TOTAL CREDITS=22

  13. Grade Point AverageClass Rank • A temporary GPAis figured at the end of each year and a final one is done during the senior year. • Rank in class is determined by the numerical grade point average. • The final averagesof all courses are counted in figuring the numerical GPA. • The student receives a decimal GPA based on a 4.0 scale with the following values assigned A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0

  14. Sample Grades / GPA 9TH Grade (End of Year on Transcript) • English I 86 3.0 1.0 • Algebra I 94 4.0 1.0 • Biology 82 3.0 1.0 • Spanish I 76 2.0 1.0 • Health 96 2.0 0.5 • PE I 98 2.0 0.5 • World Civ. 95 4.0 1.0 GPA 20 /6 = 3.33 Numeric 88.33 Class Rank 65/283

  15. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)Awarded to graduating seniors who will attend a Kentucky College, university or technical school. The amount received will be based on each year’s GPA and a one time bonus for the ACT score. GPA AMOUNT GPAAMOUNT 2.50 $125.00 3.30 325.00 2.60 150.00 3.40 350.00 2.70 175.00 3.50 375.00 2.75 187.50 3.60 400.00 2.80 200.00 3.70 425.00 2.90 225.00 3.75 437.50 3.00 250.00 3.80 450.00 3.10 275.00 3.90 475.00 3.20 300.00 4.00 500.00 3.25 312.50 ACTAMOUNT 15 $36 16 71 17 107 18 143 19 179 20 214 21 250 22 286 23 321 24 357 25 393 26 428 27 464 28 and above 500

  16. Student Athlete 16 Core Courses English 4 years Electives 4 years Additional Courses from above or Foreign Language or Computer Science Math 3 years Algebra I or higher level 1 extra year of English, Math, Natural of Physical Science Social Studies 2 years World Civilization U.S. History Minimum core-course GPA of 2.30 required Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before your senior year. Seven of the 10 core courses must be English, Math or Science. Science 2 years Biology w/ lab Chemistry

  17. Required Classes For Your FRESHMAN YEAR • English I English I Pre-AP • Pre-Algebra Accelerated Algebra I Algebra I Algebra I -Honors • Geometry Geometry Pre-AP Accelerated Geometry • Algebra II Algebra II Pre-AP Accelerated Algebra II • Biology Biology Pre-AP • World Civilization AP World History • Health & P.E.

  18. Possible Elective Courses for your FRESHMAN YEAR • Journalism: Beginning Reporting • Speech Communications I & II • Spanish I, French I, German I, Arabic I • Basic Design & Drawing • Advanced Studio (Acceleration) • Band: High School • Choral Music: Mixed Choir • Instrumental Music: String Orchestra (only during Excel Period)

  19. Electives Continued… • Relationships • Fashion/Interior Design I & II • Foods & Nutrition • Relationships • Child & Human Development I • Introduction to Construction Carpentry • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair • Introduction to Health Science Occupations • Introduction to Multimedia • Digital Imaging

  20. We have MORE Electives… • JROTC • STLP • Law & Justice • Business Economics • Business Principles & Applications • Computer & Tech Applications I & II • Entrepreneurship • Financial Literacy • Principles of Marketing • Sports Entertainment Marketing

  21. AGREEMENT FOR PRE-AP AND AP CLASSES

  22. Bowling Green High School Curriculum Planner

  23. REGISTERING FOR ELECTIVES THROUGH THE IC PORTAL

  24. GO TO THE PARENT/ STUDENT PORTALUser Name-Student ID #Password—firstname initial lastnameinitialStudent Birthdate mmddyyjs042498

  25. 2. ON LEFT SELECT REGISTRATION 14-15BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL

  26. 2. AFTER SELECTION--SCREEN WILL LOOK LIKE THIS

  27. 3. SELECT COURSE SEARCH

  28. 4. ENTER COURSE NAME—CLICK GO

  29. 5. SELECT COURSE FROM “SELECT A COURSE TO VIEW” 6. SELECT REQUEST THIS COURSEIf this is the elective which you want to take--if you are taking the regular 6 period day, you will need only one (1) elective

  30. For Alternates –go back to course search and enter a course name • Select Request as Alternate—(you need to select an alternate for every elective class YOU enter 8. Select Request as Alternate—if you are planning on taking a 7 period day—EXCEL. The excel class cannot be added to the required courses. This will be adjusted on registration day.

  31. 5. HOW YOUR LAST SCREEN WILL LOOK IN THE IC PORTAL AFTER ONE COURSE SELECTED

  32. 6. HOW YOUR LAST SCREEN WILL LOOK IN THE IC PORTAL AFTER SIX COURSES SELECTED

  33. 7. HOW YOUR LAST SCREEN WILL LOOK IN THE IC PORTAL AFTER SEVEN COURSES SELECTED

  34. 9. IF YOU SELECT THE WRONG COURSE, CLICK ON THE COURSE AND THEN SELECT DROP THIS REQUEST

  35. TO FIND ALL THE DOCUMENTS

  36. 1. Go to bgreen.kyschools.usUnder the school tab, select the high school

  37. 2. Select the Guidance link and then General information

  38. 3. On the left hand side, all the documents can be acquired

  39. A Glance at what will happen on March 5 or March 6*… • Meet with one of the high school counselors and register for your 9th grade classes • Attend information sessions and tour the building • Prior to the meeting you and your parent/guardian should have registered for your classes on line *St. Joseph’s students will be here on March 6

  40. Questions Ms. Rowan, Director of Guidance, jeanette.rowan@bgreen.kyschools.us Mrs. Lawson, laura.lawson@bgreen.kyschools.us Ms. Swiney, karen.swiney@bgreen.kyschools.us Mrs. Krisher, leah.krisher@bgreen.kyschools.us 746-2300

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