Welcome to Curriculum Night! January 24, 2018
We ve gone Paperless! Now you can review our course book online! Course book, enrollment materials, and this PowerPoint are listed on the web. And ALL enrollment information is listed on BSHS s home page http://www.bssd.net/domain/8 Course books will not be distributed to all students, but if you need a paper copy of the book, see your counselor.
Graduation Requirements Career and Educational Planning Guide page 4 English: 4 credits Math: 3 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Science: 3 credits Practical Art: 1 credit Fine Art: 1 credit PE: 1 credit Health: ½ credit Personal Finance: ½ credit Electives: 7 credits = 24 credits for graduation Please check with your post-secondary institution regarding requirements for admission! What we require is not always what they require.
Grade Classification Classifications are made according to total number of credits earned by the first semester of each school year. (as per board policy #5.43) Students will be classified as follows: Sophomore: 6 10.5 Units of Credit Junior: 11 16.5 Units of Credit Senior: 17+ Units of Credit See pg. 6 of Career and Education Planning Guide
NCAA/NAIA and Athletic Eligibility To be eligible for MSHSAA sanctioned activities, a student must: Be enrolled in 6 full credit classes (student aiding, study halls, etc do not count) Receive passing grades in a minimum of 6 classes. Earn three units of credits for the semester. Page 10-11 in Career and Educational Planning Guide Register at www.eligibilitycenter.org for NCAA Register at www.playnaia.org for NAIA
Advanced Courses Dual Credit Taken at school Earn high school AND college credit Discount fee pay at the beginning of the semester Earn grade of 70% or higher AP Courses Credits earned depends on exam score and college choice Pay for exam in May Nationwide Program of college level coursework 3.0 GPA for core class 2.5 GPA for vocational class Additional test requirements may exist 21 ACT Composite REQUIREMENTS Teacher Recommendation
Dual Credit Requirements MCC Dual Credit 2.5 GPA Math: 22 ACT (College Business Calc) UMKC Dual Credit 3.0 GPA OR 21 Composite ACT TRY HARD ON YOUR ACT! Take it early, and often! There are very specific deadlines to add and drop these classes. Don t sign up if you don t plan to see it through to the end. You will NOT be allowed to drop a year-long dual credit class at semester. You will receive an F on your college transcript if you try to withdraw after the fall semester withdraw deadline
Advanced Courses If you have further questions regarding AP/Dual Credit courses, please plan to attend our upcoming breakout session. Pages 12-13 explain the differences between the types of college credit Blue Spring Schools offer. Responsibilities lie with students to check what credits may transfer to colleges of their choice. Breakout Session 7:25-7:25 in the Library A Dual Credit and AP Credit Instructors, Jennifer Minnis and Jennifer Wilson, will be available to explain the differences and guide your students in the best direction for them.
ACT Score Sign up on the ACT website. ACT.ORG You will create your own account. It takes about 45 minutes the 1 st time you sign up to create your full account. Keep your ACT ID handy for future use! Have a photo of yourself ready to upload. Cost $46.00 If you are on free/reduced lunch, you can get an ACT fee waiver from the 300 office. When you register, indicate where you want your scores to be sent. Take the ACT early and often. Many ACT prep opportunities available at BSHS. A breakout session for ACT prep will be offered in the library from 7:30-7:55.
When can I take the ACT? Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 10-23, 2018 June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 5-18, 2018 July 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 16-22, 2018
Career Pathways and Personal Plans of Study See pages 21-23 to review career paths Choose a career path based on your skills, values, and interests Business, Management & Technology Complete and update your Personal Plan of Study This year it is imbedded with the enrollment form. Natural Resources
Course Listing Here is a listing of all the courses Blue Springs Schools offer at the high school level. Course numbers, course names, prerequisites, credits, and grade level are summarized by department, sorted alphabetically, beginning on page 24. If the student can earn an honor point for the course, it will be indicated with an asterisk here.
Course Descriptions Become familiar with this book, especially the course descriptions that begin on page 45 Some classes have prerequisites (classes you must take prior to the one listed) Some classes give you an honor point upon successful completion Other classes require that you have other qualifications
Summer School Opportunities When you are enrolling for next year, you will also have an opportunity to sign up for summer school. Retake core classes previously failed. Take enrichment classes to get ahead for next year (ie - personal finance, PE) Dual Credit Communications Career Focused Summer School Programs Zoology I and II (dual credit available, Missouri State) Dental Experience Health Care Careers (dual credit available, Cleveland College) Pre Law (dual credit available, UMKC) Register with your counselor during enrollment. Many are first-come-firstserved.
So what classes are still needed for my student to graduate? 1. Log into Parent Portal on a computer 2. Click on Grade History 3. Click on View Graduation Progress
So what classes are needed for my student to graduate (Part 2) 1. Here is where you will see what you still need to graduate. 2. When you see a checkmark, you ve completed that category. Anything extra will be elective. 3. If there s no checkmark, you still need credit in that category. If you feel there is an error on this page, see your counselor.
A+ State of Missouri Requirements Be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident Attend an A+ school for three consecutive years (grades 10, 11, 12) prior to graduation. Graduate with a minimum, unweighted, unrounded cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Graduate with a minimum cumulative attendance rate (ADA) of 95% over 4 years of HS Perform a minimum of 50 hours unpaid tutoring/mentoring in the Blue Springs School District, which must be coordinated through the A+ office. Score Proficient of Advanced on the Algebra I End of Course Exam, or any higher level DESE approved End of Course Exam in the field of mathematics* Maintain a record of good citizenship Avoid the use of illegal drugs and alcohol Complete and submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Next steps Pick up A+ agreement paperwork. Complete and turn in A+ agreement paperwork. Attend a Tutoring Training session. February 6 @ Freshman Center February 22 @ Freshman Center April 12 @ BSHS April 24 @ BSHS All tutor trainings are from 2:40-3:15 Contact the A+ Coordinator at your school for tutoring opportunities. Tutoring must be approved by A+ Coordinator Tutoring must be in a Blue Springs R-IV school and supervised by a district teacher. Tutoring logs are to be kept by the student and turned in each semester.
Career Technology Center @ Fort Osage (CTC) Open House Tuesday, February 6 5:30-7:30 fortosagectc.sharpschool.net Learn more about building computers, using computers for design, nursing, construction, car repair, car body work, culinary, owning your own business, fire science, or agriculture productions
Summit Technology Academy in Lee's Summit Open House Thursday, Feb 1 @ 6:30-8:00 sta.lsr7.org/rsvp Learn more about software design, nursing, international business, digital media, Missouri Innovation Campus programs
Enrollment will begin on January 29 th in Social Studies classes Your student now has their career and educational planning guide with their Enrollment Sheet/Individual Career and Academic Plan It is our hope that you will formulate a plan for next year before January 29 th, write it on the sheet, sign it, and have it ready for consultations with counselors. Students will be enrolled online, with their counselor, during a social studies class (permitting the sheet is completed and signed by parents.) ENROLLMENT FOR CURRENT FRESHMAN FEB. 13-15 @ FC
What s next? Curriculum Fair 7:00-8:00 Representatives from each department are available in the cafeteria commons. Ask questions about courses Sequencing, prereqs How courses align with career choices Breakout Sessions Library 7:00 7:25: AP/Dual Credit 7:30 7:55: ACT Information