BHS+Enrollment

Page last updated 21 April 2013

Enrollment meetings will be held in April.
If you have questions about enrollment you may come to see me. Having spent 25+ years teaching at BHS, I can provide you with some guidance, seek out answers to your questions, or point you in the direction of good advice. There will be some confusion existing because there are different graduation requirements established for each grade level. This exists as the High School has transitioned (and is still) through some different programs. It is important that you stay well informed about your specific graduation class and its requirements. I can meet with you and/or your parents, please just seek me out. Mr. Guenther

__Evening Hours offered by Guidance__: **Mon. 4/22/13** 3-8pm; **Tues. 4/23/13** 6-8pm

Students will be called by HRs throughout the day beginning on April 25 to enter their course selections into the computer. This will begin with Junior (rising Seniors) HR, then Sophomore (rising Juniors), Freshmen (rising Sophomores). Eventually 8th graders (rising Freshmen).

Students will not be able to register their courses until last (after 8th graders): if course selection sheet is NOT SIGNED or is MIA when they are called to Guidance if they have any outstanding financial obligation - cafeteria, class dues, library fine, lost textbooks

- General thoughts to consider at scheduling time

- Comparison chart of STEM, AP, Dual Enrollment, and Honors courses

 - Q & A regarding the STEM Magnet@BU program, not in STEM booklet. Additional information regarding STEM available through your Guidance Counselor and link above.

- scheduling forms completed, with parent signature, and in school for scheduling to begin on: **date tbd** - **there will be no Honors level distinctions offered to Ninth Graders** (therefore, no applications) -Integrated Science (#---) offers a more rigorous curriculum in Science in that it combines the Freshman-level Ecology (#---) with the Sophomore-level Biology into one course [1.5 cr] - required Graduation Project - tbd
 * __Rising Freshmen__** (Class of 2017) - Enrollment meeting: tbd @ MS, April 2013
 * an Economics course (.5 cr) is still required of this class, students have the option of which course and when:** American & Global Business Economics (#508 Fr,So,Jr,Sr) **or** Economics (#152 Jr,Sr)
 * Digital Citizenship** (#509) is no longer required**,** but is still available as an elective
 * __consider planning all 4 years__,** **as this class is required to graduate with 4 credits of English, 5 cr. Math, 4cr. Science, 4 cr. Social Studies, .5 cr Economics, 2 cr PE/Health and just 5.5 elective credits.**

- scheduling forms completed, with parent signature, and in school for student computer scheduling to begin on: **April 25, 2013** - separate application for each Honors course also due (same date as scheduling); follow directions closely -required Graduation Project - tbd Sophomores are eligible to apply for the STEM Magnet@BU program in March/April of their sophomore year (see above & below), get informed, decide if you are interested, be proactive in your preparation
 * __Rising Sophomores__** (Class of 2016) - Enrollment meeting: April 19, 2013
 * there is no Physical Education to be scheduled for Sophs., Health/Safety Education (#807) is required and earns .5 PE credit**
 * applications to teachers for evaluation (Honors in: English, History, Math, Science), AP Statistics
 * __consider planning the next 3 years__**, as this class is required to graduate with 4 credits of English, 5 cr. Math, 4cr. Science, 4 cr. Social Studies, .5 cr Digital Citizenship / .5 Economics, 2 cr PE/Health and just 5 elective credits.

- scheduling forms completed with parent signature and in school for student computer scheduling to begin on: **April 25, 2013** - STEM Magnet@BU - for those with an interest in engineering or related field and strong ability in math and science;applications are **due by April 2, 2013**, follow directions closely - separate application for each Honors or AP course also due (same date as scheduling); follow directions closely - initial meeting for Dual Enrollment held: March 13, 2013 ; there will be a follow-up meeting later in school year - required Graduation Project - tbd __**definitely plan for this year and next**__, this class is required to graduate with 4 credits of English, 5 cr. Math, 4cr. Science, 4 cr. Social Studies, .5 cr Digital Citizenship / .5 Economics, 2 cr PE/Health and just 5 elective credits.
 * __Rising Juniors__** (Class of 2015) - Enrollment meeting: April 19, 2013
 * applications to teachers for evaluation (Honors in: English, Math, Chemistry II)
 * Biology II (#410 1.5 cr) and Calculus (#360 1.cr) are NO LONGER weighted courses (AP options offered)

- scheduling forms completed, with parent signature, and in school for student computer scheduling to begin on: **April 25, 2013** - separate application for each Honors or AP course also due (same date as scheduling), follow directions closely. AP US History offered, but not listed in Enrollment booklet (#126 1.5 cr) - initial meeting for Dual Enrollment held: March 13, 2013 ; there will be a follow-up meeting later in school year -Graduation Project - tbd
 * __Rising Seniors__** (Class of 2014) - Enrollment meeting:April19, 2013
 * applications to teachers for evaluation (Honors in: English, Math, Chemistry II)

BHS Guidance Office Homepage

BHS Guidance - Enrollment Information 2013-2014 - More detailed information, Guidance evening hour schedules, Enrollment forms

BHS Graduation Project - this is being evaluated and may be changed for the Class of 2014 and those that follow. Currently awaiting approval from BASD School Board.