1. Orientation & Registration 11th Grade
The Merced Union High School District Board of Trustees prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying against any protected group as identified under Education Code 200 and 220 and Government Code 11135, including actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race or ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, marital or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any district program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. (5 CCR 4610)

2. Graduation & College Entrance Requirements
Graduation Requirements
English-40 credits
Social Science-40 credits
Mathematics-20 credits
Science-30 credits
Fine Arts/Foreign Language/CTE-10 credits
Physical Education-20 credits
Electives-60 credits
Total credits for graduation-220
PASS NETS 5 & 6
A-G Requirements
A. History/Social Science-2 Years
B. English-4 years
C. Mathematics-3 years
D. Laboratory Science-2 years
E. Foreign Language-2 years
F. Visual and Performing Arts-1 year
G. College Prep Electives- 1 year
*Must complete all A-G classes with a “C” or better.

4. BCHS will be offering the PSAT 10 to all 10th graders.
When: February 28
Where: BCHS
Cost: $15
Sign ups are happening now with the bookkeeper (Mrs. Marx in the SBO). If you are planning to attend a 4 year university after high school you should be taking this test! Sign up today!

5. SAT & ACT EXAMS
If you plan on attending a UC/CSU, you must take the SAT or ACT
ACT- A three and a half-hour college admissions examination that consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning.
SAT- A three and a half-hour college admission test of critical reading, mathematical reasoning abilities, and writing skills.
Should take tests in Spring of your Junior year
Registration is online. Links can be found on the BCHS website or below:
ACT –
SAT –

6. Special Recognition at Graduation
White Robe- must be a Life member of CSF (California Scholarship Federation) 4 of 6 semesters. May also earn wearing a gold stole for 100% membership (6 of 6 semesters). Must qualify for one term during senior year. See Mrs. Burkhart in H4 for more information.
Gold Cord- must maintain a 3.5 GPA throughout high school.
Red Cord- need to complete 250 hours of community service. See Mr. Labendeira to turn in timecards.

7. Class requirement reminders:
College classes- enroll at MCC (see Counselor for K-12 form). Must maintain a 2.0 GPA at BCHS. Bring in college class schedule prior to adding the “MCC” class to your BCHS schedule.
Class/Office Assistant, PAL or AVID tutor- complete the class assistant form and turn in w/ your registration. 20 credits max. 10 credits per year.
ROP (Regional Occupational Program).- On campus and off campus classes. Do not need to have job. Some on the job training provided without pay. Many classes take 2 class periods.

8. Go to the website below to view District Course Catalog

10. Log into your Aeries account
Online Orientation
Log into your Aeries account
Go to “Student Info” and select “Course Requests Entry”

11. Select a Subject Area on right side of page to see classes available in that area

12. Select US History in Sbj Area Click on US History .1
Example:
Select US History in Sbj Area
Click on US History .1
Click OK when asked if you are requesting this class

13. Once you have selected a class it will show up on the left
If you made a mistake you can click the red x to delete the class
Do not use the “Add Alternate” option

14. Complete your online registration
Use this same process to select your top 6 classes (7 classes if you are taking a 0 period)
Be sure to circle the same classes on your registration form and list at least 2 alternate classes on your registration form, do not use the add alternate classes option on the online registration
When you have selected all classes double check that the list of classes shown are the same as the classes on your registration form

15. Reminders:
Your counselor will call you in with a pass that looks like this:
REGISTRATION PASS
Date______
Please Excuse___________________________
Send To: H-10
Send Student: Now Last 5 Minutes of class
Time:_______ ASAP
Returned to class at:_____________
Signature:_____________________
Per 1: Per 2: Per 3: Per 4:___
Per 5:____ Per 6:
When you receive your pass for registration make sure to bring your registration form and 6 year plan with you
Please complete the registration form yourself but if you did not finish or need help attend your appointment or we will select classes for you!

16. Questions?