1. Big Walnut High School 8 th Grade Night Welcome Parents and Students!

2. WELCOME!!! Jeff Jones—Principal Sarah Wytzka—Assistant Principal Bridgette Firstenberger—Assistant Principal SCHOOL COUNSELORS: Stephanie Ruark– Last Names A-G Jeanne Collett– Last Names H-P Tammi Jordan– Last Names Q-Z

3. BWHS Website www.bwls.netwww.bwls.net – Connect with Eagle-i – All-call messages - transcripts are online – Remind101* - text reminders – Twitter/Instagram/Facebook Staff Email (best way to make appointments) Phone conferences 1:1 appointments Quarterly Parent/Teacher conferences Get Connected with BWHS!

4. REMIND101 Sign up for text reminders from the BWHS School Counseling Department for the latest information regarding the Class of 2019! Text to: 81010 with the message of: @9f3de

5. Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math including Algebra II 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies including Government 1 credit of Fine Arts.5 credits of Physical Education.5 credits of Financial Literacy 20 credits minimum State tests (18pts) or “remediation-free” ACT

6. Graduation Requirements All students take end-of-course exams: – Algebra I and Geometry – Biology – American History and Government – English 9 and English 10 Students taking AP or College Credit Plus courses in Biology, Amer. History or Government may take assessments aligned to those courses in lieu of end of course exams

7. Graduation Requirements Please stop in the Cafeteria during one of your “free periods” tonight for more information to ask questions regarding the graduation requirements for Class of 2019!

8. Choosing the Right Courses! Freshman Year begins your student’s permanent record - Your transcript! – Algebra 1, Geometry, Spanish – May opt out of receiving credit for MS courses Keep a competitive schedule all 4 years! Academic Honors (cumulative GPA) Athletic Eligibility - must be passing 5 courses!

9. Choosing the Right Courses! Check out the “2015-16 BWHS Course Handbook”! All previous information All courses offered at BWHS –Descriptions –Prerequisites –Course Requirements www.bwls.net –Go to BWHS website –Click on “School Counseling” tab

10. Pre-Registering for Courses What has happened so far? 1.Students grades 9-11 have already pre- registered - CLOSED COURSES 2.8th grade teachers input recommendations based on student’s performance and work habits in current courses 3.Students attended an Elective Fair last Monday 4.“2015-16 Courses for Freshmen” packets and the “BWHS 2015-16 Course Handbook” were emailed to families and given to students today

11. Pre-Registering for Courses What happens now? 1.Look at “List of Recommended Courses” -Required courses for Freshmen... 1.Discuss course options with BWHS teachers (“Orientation Schedule”) 2.Contact your student’s current 8th grade teachers for questions about any concerns 3.Turn in “Course Pre-Registration Form” tonight (or by this Wednesday to the Middle School Main Office)

12. 2015-16 Course Scheduling “Frequently Asked Questions” Course Recommendations “Course Request Appeal Form” “PE Waiver” Summer School Courses Changing Course Requests Schedule Change Policy at BWHS High School Courses Taken in Middle School

13. Scheduling Timeline Wednesday, February 25th –Turn in “Pre-Registration Forms”, “PE Waivers”, “Course Request Appeals” to Middle School Office Friday, February 27th –School Counselors will be at BWMS to help students finish course selections March 19 - Parent Teacher Conferences @BWMS School Counselors available

14. Scheduling Timeline (cont.) March 20th - Last day for course request changes Early May - Students receive official schedule May 27th - Last day for schedule changes August 1 - Deadline for summer school transcripts

15. Questions or Concerns? School Counselors and Administrators will be available in the cafeteria during the elective periods and at the end of the program Please feel free to contact us anytime during this process. (Email is prefered) Stephanie Ruark (A-G): stephanieruark@bwls.netstephanieruark@bwls.net Jeanne Collett (H-P): jeannecollett@bwls.netjeannecollett@bwls.net Tammi Jordan (Q-Z): tammijordan@bwls.nettammijordan@bwls.net