Compassion Honesty Accountability Integrity Now BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL “Transition to your future” “Everybody is Responsible for Every Student”

 Team Concept at BHS  Transition to High School  Quick Review of BHS Graduation Requirements  Core 40 Diploma & AHD  Freshman Year Schedule  Program of Studies  Scheduling Process - Steps

Brownsburg High School Team Page Team Office Phone Number: (317) Kert F. Boedicker Assistant Principal Cindy Kunda Counselor Tina Mutz Academic Coach Angie Clary Administrative Assistant

 Plan now for your future  Course Selection – 4 year Plan  Academic Momentum  What can you do NOW?  Dedicate yourself to your plan  Give of your self to attain your goals  BULLDOG BOOTCAMP

English/Language Arts9 credits  8 credits: Literature & Composition  1 credit: Speech Mathematics 6 HS  2 credits: Algebra I  2 credits: Geometry  2 credits: Algebra II Science 6 HS  2 credits: Biology I  2 credits: Chemistry, Pre- Chemistry I Honors, Pre-AP Physics, Physics, I Honors, or Integrated Chemistry/Physics (ICP)  2 credits: Any Core 40 science course Social Studies6 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 Directed Electives3 credits  World Languages  Career/Technical  Fine Arts Physical Education2 credits Health and Wellness1 credit Practical Arts1 credit Electives6 credits 43 total credits

Recommended by most 4 year Colleges and/or Universities  2 Additional Core 40 Math Credits beyond Algebra II  6-8 Core 40 World Language Credits  2 Credits in Fine Arts  GPA = “B” or Higher / “C-” in Courses that count toward your Diploma  Plus Complete one of the following:  4 credits in 2 AP Course / 6 Dual Credit Credits (combination)  26 ACT Score (Composite)  1750 SAT Score (Composite) sub scores of 530 of higher

Non-negotiable courses for Freshman:  English: English 9 or English 9 Honors  Math: Appropriate sequential math course (p.47 POS)  Science: Biology, Chemistry, Pre-AP Biology II Honors  Social Studies: Completion of 2 credits of social studies at the conclusion of 10th grade year (*AP World History)  Physical Education – 2 Semesters Recommended courses for Freshman:  World Language  Preparing for College and Careers (New - Microsoft Office)

The Program of Studies is a comprehensive reference guideProgram of Studies  Graduations Requirements/Diploma Types  State Testing Requirements - ECAs  AP, Pre-AP and, Dual Credit Information  Policies & Procedures  Course Level Changes  Add/Drop Policy  Course Offerings by Grade Level  Course Descriptions by Department  Special Programs – Senior Academy /Harris Academy / Area 31

 Scheduling Process  Scheduling worksheet Scheduling worksheet  Course list by grade level Course list by grade level  Worksheets Due Feb. 22 nd – S.S.  On-Line Course Selection  Power School User Name & Password  Scheduling session – feb. 28 (bwms) & feb. 26 (bems)

 Scheduling Worksheet  Conversation with parents – Complete Worksheet  Worksheet will be collected – History – Feb. 22 nd  Parent Meeting – Feb. 20 th, 7:00 p.m.  Selection of Courses - Power School  Power School: User Name & Password  Counseling Session  Final Course Change Date – May 1 st