1. Benton High School Home of the Cardinals

2. Graduation Requirements Credit TypeCredit Required Communication Arts4 credits Social Studies3 ½ credits Science3 credits Math 3 credits Practical Art (IT, FACS, Business)1 credit Fine Art (Art, Music, Theater)1 credit Physical Education/Health or JROTC2 credits Personal Finance ½ credit Other Electives7 credits Total:25 credits

3. Earning Credit

4. COMMUNITY SERVICE 10 HOURS ARE REQUIRED TO GRADUATE10 HOURS ARE REQUIRED TO GRADUATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CARNIVALELEMENTARY SCHOOL CARNIVAL SOUP KITCHENSOUP KITCHEN BABYSITTING FOR NO PAYBABYSITTING FOR NO PAY SAFETY TOWNSAFETY TOWN SUMMER EXPLORESSUMMER EXPLORES SOUTHSIDE FALL FESTIVALSOUTHSIDE FALL FESTIVAL TRASH PICKUPTRASH PICKUP

5. Grades GRADING SCALE

6. Block Scheduling

7. What is CAMP ? C ardinal A dvisement M entoring P rogram C ardinal A dvisement M entoring P rogram OrganizationOrganization PurposePurpose

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9. A+ PROGRAM A+ IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE: A+ IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE: Going to be enrolled full time at a participating Community College or Vocational two year school.Going to be enrolled full time at a participating Community College or Vocational two year school.

10. A+ PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: ENTER INTO A WRITTEN AGREEMENTENTER INTO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT ATTEND AN A+ DESIGNATED HIGH SCHOOL FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARSATTEND AN A+ DESIGNATED HIGH SCHOOL FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OVERALL GPA OF 2.5 OR HIGHER ON 4.0 SCALEOVERALL GPA OF 2.5 OR HIGHER ON 4.0 SCALE HAVE AT LEAST 95% ATTENDANCE OVERALL FOR 9- 12HAVE AT LEAST 95% ATTENDANCE OVERALL FOR 9- 12 PERFORM AT LEAST 50 HOURS OF UNPAID TUTORING OF WHICH 25% MAY INCLUDE JOB SHADOWINGPERFORM AT LEAST 50 HOURS OF UNPAID TUTORING OF WHICH 25% MAY INCLUDE JOB SHADOWING MAINTAIN A RECORD OF GOOD CITIZENSHIPMAINTAIN A RECORD OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP SCORE ADVANCED OR PROFICIENT ON THE ALGEBRA I END OF COURSE EXAMSCORE ADVANCED OR PROFICIENT ON THE ALGEBRA I END OF COURSE EXAM

11. Registration Time to start thinking about choosing your classes for freshman year of high school!!Time to start thinking about choosing your classes for freshman year of high school!! Refer to Plan of Study book (course descriptions) when filling out registration card.Refer to Plan of Study book (course descriptions) when filling out registration card.

12. Registration Card Example

13. *Honors vs. non honors Honors classes are denoted by an * on your registration sheet.Honors classes are denoted by an * on your registration sheet. You MUST take 4 honors classes per semester if you are trying to be in the top 10% of your graduating class.You MUST take 4 honors classes per semester if you are trying to be in the top 10% of your graduating class.

14. Hillyard technical center Introduction to Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Introduction to Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Prerequisite for CASE Principles of Plant or Animal Science Prerequisite for CASE Principles of Plant or Animal Science Must have these courses if interested in Vet Tech or Advanced Plant Science during your junior/senior year Must have these courses if interested in Vet Tech or Advanced Plant Science during your junior/senior year

15. High School of Business *Principles of Business/*Business Economics *Principles of Business/*Business Economics *Principles of Marketing/*Principles of Finance *Principles of Marketing/*Principles of Finance *Principles of Management/*Business Strategies *Principles of Management/*Business Strategies

16. Project lead the way *PLTW Biomedical Science *PLTW Biomedical Science Hands-on course using real-world problems to engage students to explore different occupations in the medical field, study concepts of human medicine, research, and learn about various health conditions Hands-on course using real-world problems to engage students to explore different occupations in the medical field, study concepts of human medicine, research, and learn about various health conditions Must be paired with *Biology Must be paired with *Biology

17. alternates There is a place on your registration card to write in alternates.There is a place on your registration card to write in alternates. These are classes you agree to take if your other class selections cannot be filled.These are classes you agree to take if your other class selections cannot be filled. You will NOT be allowed to change your schedule into a class not circled or written in as an alternate on your registration card.You will NOT be allowed to change your schedule into a class not circled or written in as an alternate on your registration card.

18. Schedule changes Pick up a Schedule Change Form and a Master Schedule from the Counseling Center during the first week of school (Monday- Thursday) Pick up a Schedule Change Form and a Master Schedule from the Counseling Center during the first week of school (Monday- Thursday) The course you want to change into MUST be circled or written on your Registration Card as an alternate The course you want to change into MUST be circled or written on your Registration Card as an alternate MUST have a Parent/Guardian Signature for ALL schedule changes MUST have a Parent/Guardian Signature for ALL schedule changes If you are switching out of a year-long class, you MUST, also, have approval from an administrator If you are switching out of a year-long class, you MUST, also, have approval from an administrator You must have all parts filled out correctly on your Schedule Change Form in order for your schedule change to be considered You must have all parts filled out correctly on your Schedule Change Form in order for your schedule change to be considered

19. Get involved !!! Community & School……Why???Community & School……Why??? Benton offers a variety of activitiesBenton offers a variety of activitiesSTUCOSportsInteractFBLA Science Club Drama Foreign Language Club And many more…

20. You are invited!!!