1. Ready for BHS??? BE PREPARED Information for your SUCCESS

2. COUNSELORS  Mrs. Rosenberg A-En  Mrs. Starnes Eo-Led  Ms. Graves Lee-Q  Mr. Vigneault R-Z

3. Middle School vs. High School  MS Promotion requirements?? Enrolled in the required course of study 1.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average 80% Attendance  Homework?  Books/Lockers  Planners  Extra Credit?  Make up work/Late work  Credits? Credit Recovery

4. Burroughs Graduation Requirements English40 credits Mathematics (1 yr. of Algebra) 20 credits Science20 credits World Geography 5 credits Modern World History10 credits US History10 credits American Government 5 credits Economics 5 credits Fine Arts or Foreign Lang10 credits PE20 credits Health 5 credits Electives80 credits 230 credits ***California High School Exit Exam

5. Minimum College Admissions Requirements A: 2 yrs History/Social Science B: 4 years of College Prep English C: 3 yrs CP Math (must include Algebra, Geometry, Alg 2) D: 2 yrs Lab Science (must include two of three: Biology, Chemistry, Physics) E: 2 yrs same Foreign Language F: 1 yr same Fine Art: Art 1/2, Drama 1/2, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir G: 1 yr of CP Elective ** All grades for college admission requirements MUST be a “C” or better. Grades of D or F are not recognized for college admission.

6. Get Involved  SPORTS Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Golf, Swimming  CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ASB, Key Club, Pep Club, Interact Club, Link Crew, Dance Troupe/Fencing Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Habitat For Humanity, Friends of Rachel, CSF, Cyber Club, Book Club, Robotics Club, Geocaching Club

7. Don’t Let this be YOU!!! Get Organized & Ask Questions

8. Link Crew Leaders - Orientation Monday, August 11 th 8am – 12pm (TENTATIVE)

9. POWERPOINT Available for viewing on BHS website  http://burroughs.ssusdschools.org