Electives Course Descriptions at bsd405.org Electives Fair Monday & Tuesday (3/6 – 3/7) WaNic – see Mrs. Worden. Forms due ASAP Leadership – no application needed REQUIRED class for ASB Officers Link Crew (Nonis), Yearbook (Driscoll), Knightlife (Glowacki), ASPEN (Feder)– require applications AP Capstone/Seminar NCAA requirements – See Mr. Leopold

Class Choices Choose carefully! No Changes. 2.0 alternate electives Open period (11th, 12th) – must meet grad reqs. first Open period impact for athletes (6 of 6) PE: Class, Sport for Credit, and/or Community http://www.bsd405.org/departments/athletics-activities/ Retaking a Failed class: Class @ NHS, Summer School or Credit Retrieval. Talk to your Counselor

Planning and Balance to Achieve your Goals! Budget Time & Balance – homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies Pursue passion area (elective or club) Look at prerequisites Explore Naviance for college and career research.

College Considerations Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance 4 Years Math and Science World Language (2-4 years) Fine art (UC = 1 year of same class) U of Calif. schools and many others (No “D” grades) College visits – use breaks to visit

Running Start High school and College credit (dual enrollment) Assessment test required in English unless have 3.0 GPA or higher If interested, you MUST go to the BC website and follow the steps- www.bcc.ctc.edu/hsprograms/runningstart

Online Course Selection You must choose your courses using the online course selection system by March 20th https://myclass.bsd405.org

Online Course Selection Reminders Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0 alternate credits When you are complete, click Turn In. Complete your online selections by Thursday, March 20th We will pick up your forms in English classes starting Friday, March 24. Course Catalog at bsd405.org

Remember… Include Alternates for your electives Choose Carefully – “you choose it, you get it, you keep it” Make your course selections challenging and college focused Forms are due the week of March 20th

Thank you for attending! Questions?? Laura Klein A-Cl Heather Erickson Co-Hs Diane Lindsay Hu-Li Karen LaLonde Lia-Pa Karen Schulz Pe-Te John VanderMolen Th-Z Counseling Center: 456-7431 Thank you for attending!