1. 10/24/2017
Welcome Class of 2021
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
~ Carl Bard ~

2. Scheduling Information for 2017-2018
10/24/2017
Scheduling Information for
Bishop Kelley High School
Mrs. Deb Butler,
Acting Director of Admissions
Ext. 111
Ms. Judith McMasters,
Vice-Principal for Academics
Ext. 175

3. Scheduling Information
10/24/2017
Scheduling Information
Counselors Available to Help
Mrs. Kelly Jennings (Students last names A-G)
Ext. 192
Mrs. Macee Clayton (Students last names H-O)
Ext. 116
Mr. Joey Beuchat (Students last names P-Z)
Ext. 136
Available in the Library 3:00-5:00 p.m. for all students

4. Placement Test Placement test does not measure all factors such as:
Motivation
Work ethic
Previous success
Personality
Test day anxiety

5. Course Catalogue Graduation Requirements page 5
Course Offerings pages 6-10
Course Descriptions pages 11-26
Summer Offerings page 26-27
Summer School Offerings Summary page 29
Academic Policies on the Bishop Kelley web site under “Academics”

6. Awarding of Credits Quarter=9 weeks earns 1/2 credit
Term=18 weeks earns 1 credit
Three quarters=27 weeks earns 1 1/2 credits
Only Bishop Kelley summer school or online courses accepted for credit toward graduation unless specifically approved by administration.

7. Block Schedule Theology Basic Design Biology Algebra I English
Found of Mod Hist OK
History
Spanish
Speech
Computer
Track

8. Block Schedule Theology Basic Design Found of Mod Hist
Computer Literacy
Honors Biology
Honors English
Honors Algebra I
Honors Geometry
Spanish III
Track

9. Plan of Study – Working Copy
Front Side – courses required of all 9th graders Choose the level in English, Math, Science Back Side – additional courses – you choose Must have a total of 8 credits Many courses fulfill graduation requirements Circles on the left indicate classes requested Squares on the right give us alternates and help us gauge student interest

10. Contact Information
Be sure pre-printed information is correct.
Give us the name and contact information for the parent we should contact with questions about this plan of study.

11. Required for all 9th graders
10/24/2017
Required for all 9th graders
Theology I: Jesus Christ in Scripture 0.5 Credit
Theology II: Who is Jesus Christ? 0.5 Credit
Foundations of Modern History 0.5 Credit
English (3 levels available) Credit
Algebra (3 levels available) or 2.0 Credits
Science (3 levels available) Credit
Front Side or 5.5 Credits

12. 10/24/2017
Core Recommendations
Recommendations based upon the placement test. See PowerPoint for details.
PowerPoint gives instructions for changing your request.
To download Teacher Recommendation Forms:
Admissions
Choose Bishop Kelley
Curriculum & Enrollment

13. Supplemental Math Test
All students will take a supplemental math test on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. to confirm placement.
Students will test for the level that they request.
The Honors test will be different from the Algebra I test.
Results will be communicated following the testing. For now, make the best guess on your plan of study.
****This will also be the time for an important Parent Orientation…..please put this date on your calendar*******

14. Plan of Study
*Find the Recommendations for English, Math and Science classes.
*Choose 1 option & mark the circle for your choice. Mark the class YOU REQUEST.
*Note the number of credits.

15. Front Side Complete
To complete the front side, total the number of credits requested so far (including the 2 theology classes and the history class.)
Your total will be 4.5 or 5.5 depending on your math choice.
Write the total in the blank at the bottom of the page.

16. Turn to the Back Side
8 minus …..write in the number from the front side and subtract
Write your answer in the blank labeled
“Number of Credits of Additional Classes to be Chosen” (will be 2.5 or 3.5)
You must choose classes so that you have EXACTLY 8 CREDITS

17. MARKING YOUR CHOICES
USE CIRCLES ON THE LEFT to indicate courses you choose to complete 8 credits. These are the choices that will be entered into the computer. THESE NUMBERS HELP GENERATE THE MASTER SCHEDULE. You will NOT choose courses in every subject area. Choose only enough classes to complete 8 credits.

18. Back Side Choices
Students will NOT take classes in every category during 9th grade.
Refer to the PowerPoint and Course Catalogue for completing this section.
You must choose enough classes to equal exactly 8 credits.

19. Study Skills
Study Skills is designed for students identified by iConnect teachers as needing help in getting organized to do high school well.
Class is limited to 10 students per quarter.
iConnect teachers will make recommendation for placement.
If it is recommended by the iConnect teachers, it has been marked already on your Plan of Study.
If it has not been marked for you, you may select it as an alternate only.

20. Reading Improvement
Students reading significantly below grade level as identified on the placement test will be assigned to this class as a condition for acceptance.
iConnect teachers will make recommendation for placement.
If it is recommended by the iConnect teachers, it has been marked already on your Plan of Study.
If it has not been marked for you, you may select it as an alternate only.

21. Elective Classes Business Law Trial Procedure Intro to Journalism
Pre-requisite to all future journalism classes
Business Law
Trial Procedure
See Course Descriptions in the Course Catalogue.
These classes may be good alternates if not first choice.

22. Computer Courses One Credit required for graduation
Lots of options…but most are not taken in 9th grade.
Review PowerPoint and Course Catalogue before choosing Computer Literacy.

23. Communication Classes
One credit of Communications is required
Speech I - Entry level for most students
Public speaking class
“Recommended” or “Not Recommended” based on English class
Students with “Not Recommended” should wait until 10th grade or provide teacher recommendation
Review PowerPoint and Course Catalogue

24. Debate This can be a great 4-year activity for students.
For a complete explanation of all options in Speech and Debate:
Download the Speech and Debate Handout AND
See Online PowerPoint AND
Read Course Descriptions in the Course Catalogue
Questions: Contact Linda Shipley, Head Coach

25. Fine Arts Courses One unit required for graduation
Multiple opportunities in
Art
Drama and
Music
Great opportunities for freshmen to connect to an activity that will last throughout high school

26. Art Classes Basic Design – pre-requisite to all other art classes
May be taken during the summer.
Will not be waived…teaches skills students will be expected to have in other classes.
See PowerPoint for details.

27. Drama Principles of Drama Acting I Competitive Acting
See PowerPoint for more specific information. It is possible to bypass Principles of Drama.
See PowerPoint for details.

28. Music Classes Advanced Concert Choir Drumline String Ensemble
10/24/2017
Music Classes
No Requirements
Concert Choir
Men’s Concert Choir
Guitar
Piano Lab 1
Intro to Percussion
Pre-requisite or Requirement
Advanced Concert Choir
Drumline
String Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
See PowerPoint and Course Catalogue for more specific information

29. Physical Education One Credit required for graduation
Fitness for Life (can be taken each year)
Athletic Trainer (application required)
Athletic Team in the block
Students may participate in only one sport per season
Fitness for Life may be taken in addition to athletics…but not during the same quarter
See PowerPoint for important details

30. Physical Education
In most sports you are not guaranteed a position for a team; YOU MUST TRY OUT FIRST
It is very important to reserve a spot in your schedule if you plan to try out for a sport that would put you in the block.
Athletic Trainers should complete the application and choose a preferred sport. Athletic Trainers will be expected to attend 3 summer workouts…choice of dates.

31. 9th grade Try-outs Volleyball Basketball (Girls and Boys)
April
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Basketball (Girls and Boys)
April 26-27
Must complete enrollment contract, pay enrollment fee and turn in plan of study to be eligible to try out.

32. 10/24/2017
Sports Seasons
First Quarter: Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, (Cheerleading after 9th grade) Second/Third Quarter: Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming Fourth Quarter: Track, Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Soccer

33. World Language Requirements
Not a graduation requirement…but…..
Strongly encouraged to take at least 2 credits of the same world language
See PowerPoint for more details.
Download World Languages Guide to help you decide which level to request.

34. World Language Requirements
World Languages offered at BK include: Spanish, French, Latin and Chinese
Bishop Kelley doesn’t accept middle school credit, but we do placement at the appropriate level based upon proficiency
See PowerPoint for details

35. World Language Levels
If you are “Not Recommended “ for a world language, but have been successfully taking a language course, provide a teacher recommendation to take Level 1.
See PowerPoint for details.

36. World Language
Testing for Advanced Levels must be completed by May 1st.
Must provide an alternate language if you are starting at Level 1.
If Spanish is your language, you will probably take a placement test at school.
Check out the Online PowerPoint for me details.

37. Plan of Study DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK Total Required Class Credits
10/24/2017
Plan of Study
DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK
Total Required Class Credits
From the Front Side of the Sheet _3.5_
Total Additional Classes Chosen
Sum of credits for marked CIRCLE choices _4.5_
Do not include marked alternate choices, summer school, or non-traditional classes
EQUALS exactly 8

38. 10/24/2017
Alternates
Alternates are EXTERMELY IMPORTANT It is very possible that you will not get all of your first choices. Not every class is offered in every time slot. Please choose AT LEAST 5 alternates. Must meet prerequisites for the alternates you choose. If you do not choose alternates, we will choose them for you based upon classes available.

39. 10/24/2017
Alternates
Mark alternates using the small squares to the right of the course . You may choose to number these in order of priority. You must meet the requirements for any class you choose as an alternate.

40. Summer Offerings
Bishop Kelley will offer 4 classes to incoming 9th graders for credit during the summer.
$375 Tuition
Opportunity to earn ½ credit which could allow more flexibility in the schedule in future years
Opportunity to meet some new classmates
See page 26-27; 29 for details

41. Summer School Enroll online through Back Pack.
First-come, first-served once online summer school enrollment opens. You must have completed the regular enrollment contract before you will be able to enroll in Summer School. The Registration Fee must be paid or arrangements made with the Business Office.
Online summer school enrollment opens March 1st.
Tuition for summer school due by April 1st (or make arrangements with the Business Office).

42. Oklahoma History Class maximum is 40 students with 2 teachers.
Pre-requisite: English 9A or Honors English 9
There will be a waiting list if enrollment exceeds capacity.
Current students will be given priority. Summer school opens for incoming 9th graders on March 1st for all who have completed the Enrollment Contract.

43. Speech I Class maximum is 25 students.
Pre-requisite: English 9A or Honors English 9
There will be a waiting list if enrollment exceeds capacity.

44. Basic Design Class maximum is 25 students. Pre-requisite: None
There will be a waiting list if enrollment exceeds capacity.

45. Computer Literacy Class maximum is 24 students. Pre-requisite: None
This class is the “gateway” to other computer software classes and is an excellent choice for students prior to beginning 9th grade.

46. 10/24/2017
Contract and Payment
The Enrollment Contract is now available online through your BackPack. You should have received an with instructions to login and complete your contract. Please review the contract along with the Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. The policy is available online on the Admissions Enrollment Forms page.
When you complete the online contract you will also pay your enrollment fee online with a credit card. You can also pay with cash or check in person. The enrollment fee is $275 but if you pay before March 1st, there is a $50 discount.
The deadline to complete your contract and accept your position in the Class of 2021 is March 1, 2017.

47. Final Plan of Study
The Final Plan of Study (green copy) is due by March 1, Those submitted by the deadline will receive priority in course selections. Plans of Study received after March 1st will be scheduled based on availability. Plans can be turned into the Admissions Office (MQP), mailed to the school, faxed to , or ed to

48. Tuition and Tuition Assistance
Tuition Rates for the school year
$9,125 for Catholic supporting a parish
$11,425 Standard Tuition Rate
Student Fees listed in letter in packet

49. Tuition Assistance
Deadline to complete the online FACTS forms is April 15, Available now through the Bishop Kelley website under Admissions-click the Tuition and Tuition Assistance link to the forms. Tax information is required to complete the application.

50. Additional Information
Found in Curriculum & Enrollment Forms section under Admissions
FAQ
Answers many frequently asked questions about the block schedule
Covers important information concerning the enrollment and scheduling process
Bishop Kelley Class of 2021 Rocks!!

51. Download from Website Speech & Debate Flyer
10/24/2017
Download from Website
Speech & Debate Flyer
Academic Calendar
Athletic Trainer Applications
World Languages Guide
Teacher Recommendation Forms
FAQ

52. Important Dates
Any time after tonight-complete the online enrollment contract.
March 1st-Online summer school enrollment will open to incoming 9th graders that have completed the online enrollment contract.
March 1st-Deadline to complete online enrollment contract to accept position and submit Final Plan of Study

53. Important Dates April 23rd –Parent Meeting and Math Placement Test
Summer Reading & Math
Athletic Information-OSSAA New Student Record & Physical Information
School Uniform Information
Link Crew Activities
*Contact the admissions Office if your student has a conflict with the test date-Parent should come to meeting even if student is not able to test this day.*

54. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS!