1. Getting Started… Know Your Counselor ACT/SAT Test
Mrs. Peterson (A-D) Mrs. Kempf (E-K)
Mrs. O’Donnell (L-R) Mrs. Legate (S-Z)
ACT/SAT Test
Time to Schedule a Test
Guidance Announcements
Career & Educ. Planning Guide
NOW ON-LINE!!

2. Class of 2019
Enrollment ‘18

3. Requirements for Graduation
17 credits are required to be classified as a senior.
Fill in required classes on the enrollment form first.
Communications and Personal Finance may be taken in summer school.
Applications for summer school should be available in March.

4. College Prep Requirements
Communication Arts 4 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits
Math (Alg. I & Higher) 3 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Foreign Language 2 Credits
(Not Required)
Fine Art 1 Credit
Communication Arts 4 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits
Math (Alg. 1 and Higher) 4 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Foreign Language 2-3 Credits
(Required)
Fine Art 1 Credit
4 Year Public Colleges
4 Year University

5. NCAA Division I & II or NAIA
Student athletes need to establish eligibility for college athletics by meeting grade point and coursework requirements.
Juniors should register for NCAA or for NAIA to sign up.
Check with coaches or the Activities Office for additional information.
16 core classes—D1~2.3—D2~2.0

6. What Vocational Programs are Available for Seniors?
Work Release
Advanced Marketing and Supervised Marketing
Business Principles and Supervised Business Experience
CTC
Entrepreneurial Studies **
Health Sciences
Emergency Medical Technician
Any 2nd Year Program
Summit Technology Academy
Nail Technology **
Aviation **
Hospitality & Tourism Mgt. **
Introduction to Teaching **
Pharm Tech & Community Health Worker **
Real Estate **
** Transportation NOT Provided
Vocational offerings are subject to student requests

7. Options for College Credit
Options for College Credit **Teacher Recommendations are required for these classes
Dual Credit
High School and College Credit
Reduced Fee (Approximately $280 for UMKC/3 hrs and $150 for MCC/3 hrs)
Credit Earned w/ a C or Better in the Class
Eligibility Requirements -Core Classes 3.0 GPA
Vocational Classes 2.5 GPA
EOC or Other Test Requirements
AP Coursework
Most Rigorous Coursework
Pay Only for the AP Test
Typically Credit is Earned for Scores of 3 or Higher
Test End of the Year to Determine Credit
*Students should check with the college/university they plan to attend to determine what college credit will be accepted. This will vary from school to school for both dual credit and AP coursework.

8. 8th Semester Release
All graduation requirements must be completed by the end of the first semester of the senior year.
Apply in the fall of the senior year, applications are due Nov. 1.
Work Release students are NOT eligible for this program.
A required meeting between parent, student, principal, and counselor must occur prior to approval.
The principal grants final approval in early December.
The intent MUST be marked on the enrollment form.

9. 8th Semester Release Options
Partial Day Release
Student must work 15 hours per week OR take 1 (3 hour) college class.
Release students must keep a minimum of 2 credit earning classes for the spring semester.
Full Day Release
Student must work 30 hours per week OR take 3 (8 hours) college classes.
Release students are out an entire day second semester.

11. Fine Arts & Practical Arts
Music
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Music Appreciation
Music Theory
Speech & Drama
Intro to Theatre
Forensics
Theatre Study
Advanced Theatre Study
Art
Design Fundamentals
Art History
All Art Classes
Practical Arts
Business & Technology Classes
Examples Include:
Marketing
Accounting
Computer Classes
Family & Consumer Sciences
Nutrition/Wellness
Fashion Ap. I & II
Child Development
Family Relations
Industrial/Technical Education
Materials/Processing Classes
Adv. Metals or Woods Manufacturing
Home Maintenance & Power Tech

12. Speech & Technology Examples…more on pg. 5
Speech Courses
Communications I
Debate
Video Prod.
Forensics
Intro. to Theatre
Medical Interventions (PLTW)
Agriculture (3rd Class)
Technology
Comp. Science/Software
Bus. Principles
Computer Applications
Ag. Science
Graphic Design
Human Body Sys.
Intro. to Engineering
Marketing I
Principles of Engineering
Video Tech/Video Prod.

17. Completion of the Personal Plan of Study/Enroll. Form
FILL IN required courses first (refer to your completed worksheet)
Make sure that you have 7 credits (7 yearlong classes or other classes to total 7 credits) unless you are taking AM CTC or Summit Technology or Work Release
STAR * both year long and semester alternates (CHANGES WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE LATER IN THE SPRING)
Do not enroll in study halls or aides or Leadership class
Parent signature is required
Fill in 5 Alternate Classes That Are Different!

18. **NO SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER THE REVIEW OF YOUR COURSES SELECTED**
IN MARCH

19. Things to Consider……
Use the completed worksheet and Career Path plan to help you make decisions
Use the on-line course book to make sure that you have met pre-requisites
Use the on-line course book to make sure that you are meeting college admission requirements if you are college-bound
Challenge yourself with AP courses or advanced courses
Learn a skill…..take vocational courses

20. More to Consider…
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21. Final Notes….
Completed personal plans of study/course request forms are due to your US History teacher on:
Monday, Jan. 29th

22. Curriculum Night 2017 Date: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2017 Time: 6:30PM
Where: BSS
Who: 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Students and Parents
What: Great opportunity to learn about special considerations and options for enrollment for the following year!