1. Max Russell, High School Principal Amanda Harmon, Academic Counselor
5/21/2019
Welcome
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Max Russell, High School Principal
Amanda Harmon, Academic Counselor

2. Graduation Requirements
5/21/2019
Graduation Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
College Preparatory Diploma
Diploma with Honors Distinction
Innovative Scholar
Bible
0.5 – 4
0.5-4
English 4
4 or 5
Mathematics
Lab Science 3
Social Science
Foreign Language 2
Fine Arts
Technology 1
1-2***
Physical Education
0.5
Health
Innovations *
0.5*
***
Electives
0 – 3
0 – 2
0 - 2
Minimum Total Credits 26 28
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CP Diploma requirements - very rigorous, higher standard than SC grad standards - college entrance requirements
Honors requirements GPA, 12 honors/AP courses; opportunity for students who want to excel academically to challege themselves; not for everyone
Both are rigorous

3. COURSE SELECTION Course Sequence Guide Math Update Science Update
New Courses for 17-18
Course Sequence Guide
Pro Tips for Registration
Choose 8 classes (can include study hall)
Must include English, Bible, Math
Consider remaining courses needed for graduation
Maintain balance between home, school, activities
AP/Honors Requirements

4. DUAL CREDIT AT CIU
Available through CIU to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students
Taught by Ben Lippen staff and CIU professors
Must be pre-approved by Guidance
Additional fee for classes - $450 for 3 hour class
Requires application to CIU
Associate of Arts degree
Courses are listed on Course Selection Guide and indicated with DC

5. ERB PSAT/ Practice ACT ACT SAT TOEFL TESTING Test Timing Purpose
Spring of 9th and 10th grade
Assesses learning; provides data comparing BL to other independent schools
PSAT/
Practice ACT
October of each year
Qualifying test for National Merit Scholar when taken during 11th grade
ACT
Take baseline test May/June of 10th grade; before December of Junior year
College Acceptance
SAT
TOEFL
At least once per semester
Demonstrates English proficiency for college acceptance

6. SOPHOMORE YEAR Grades Course choices and rigor
Explore outside interests (quality over quantity)
Start visiting colleges of interest
Determine high school courses/levels needed for desired major
Attend college fairs and BLS college visits
Take baseline ACT and SAT in May or June
Take TOEFL (for International students each semester)

7. Junior Year JUNIOR YEAR Grades Course selection, rigor
Determine high school courses needed for desired major
Explore outside interests
Meet college representatives visiting Ben Lippen
Think about what is important to you in a college
Visit colleges
Testing – PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL
Begin developing a resume that includes achievements, service and experiences

8. CLUBS & EXTRACURRICULAR
Mock Trial Team
Model United Nations Team
Math Team
Science Team
Robotics Team
Drama
Book Clubs
Bowling
National Honor Society

9. UPCOMING EVENTS
College Funding Coach – April 10th, 6:30-8:30 Shortess Chapel
SAT/ACT Bootcamp – July 29-August 6
Honors/AP Writing Sample Dates: weeks of March 18 & 25
The Princeton Review 30% discount

11. Rising Seniors: March 3-10 Rising Juniors: March 13-18
5/21/2019
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Rising Seniors: March 3-10
Rising Juniors: March 13-18
Rising Sophomores: March 19-23
Rising Freshmen: March 24-31
Once online registration opens for your class, you may continue to make changes through March 31.
Individual registration appointments are available with Mrs. Harmon