BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN CLASS OF 2022
PRESENTERS Deb Stukey - BMS Counselor Gayle Haselhuhn - Mathematics Michelle Vander Linden Cheerleaders/Yell Leaders Donna Bolen Curriculum, Credits, etc
GRADUATION QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM NCAA DIVISION I and II CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
23 CREDITS REQUIRED 16 REQUIRED COURSES 7 ELECTIVE COURSES Students have the potential to earn 28+ credits over their four high school years. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE ARTS 4 credits MATHEMATICS 3 credits SCIENCE 3 credits SOCIAL STUDIES 3 credits 1 World Culture 1 American History 1 American Government
FINE ARTS 1 credit (Band, Choir, Art, Theatre I, Computer Graphics, Video and Media Technology, Journalism, or Publications) TECHNOLOGY 1 credit Web Communications PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH 1 credit
Enroll in classes required for your grade level. English I Boys/Girls PE Math* (8 th grade math teacher recommends correct course placement) World Culture (9 th or 10 th ) Earth-Space Science (9 th or 10 th ) Web Communications (9 th or 10 th )
ENROLLMENT TIDBITS The master schedule is built on your course requests. Schedule changes will be limited next fall. Changes will be made for conflicts only! Choose your courses wisely!
Take the most rigorous courses you can handle! Choose courses based on YOUR needs and interests, not your friends! Make sure you enroll in classes that fit your 4-year plan and post-secondary goals.
There is no guarantee you will get all the electives you request. All courses are designed for the entire year. Be sure to have your request sheet signed by you and your parent.
Please turn in your request sheet in on time!! DEADLINE: FRIDAY MARCH 2, 2018 Turn your enrollment sheet in to the secretaries at the middle school.
QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS
QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS State Universities: Emporia State University Fort Hays State University Kansas State University Pittsburg State University University of Kansas Wichita State University
QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Students must complete the core pre-college curriculum AND meet one of the following: Composite score of 21 on the ACT OR Earn a math + reading SAT score of 980 or better OR Rank in the top 1/3 of the class
QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS English - 4 credits CURRICULUM Math - 3 credits (Algebra 1 or higher) AND earn an ACT Math score of 22 OR 4 credits of math (Algebra 1 or higher) Social Studies - 3 credits
QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS CURRICULUM Science - 3 credits 1 credit must be chemistry or physics. Suggested Science Sequence: Freshman year: Earth-Space Science Sophomore year: Biology Junior year: Chemistry, Physical Science, and/or Principles of Technology Senior Year: Physics and/or Human Anatomy or any course listed in the junior year
QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS CURRICULUM Electives - 3 credits from any of the following categories: English Math Science Social Science Fine Arts Foreign Language Consumer Education Journalism Career and Technical Education classes Computer/Information Systems
KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM
KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM State-sponsored scholarship program State of Kansas Scholarship
KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM English - 4 credits Math 4 credits of math beginning with Algebra 1 or higher level (Algebra I taken in 8 th grade does count toward this.)
Science - 3 credits Must have biology, chemistry, AND physics Social Studies - 3 credits Foreign Language - Must have two years of the SAME foreign language
NCAA Athletes planning to attend a Division I or Division II college or university must be approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center. The process begins at the end of the student s junior year or beginning of senior year. You must meet GPA, course selection, and ACT score criteria.
CURRICULUM for DIVISIONS I and II 16 required credits (Each division will categorize them differently; the following is for Division I.) English - 4 credits Math - 3 credits - Algebra I or higher Science - 2 credits Additional English, Math, or Science - 1 credit
Social Studies - 2 credits Additional Foreign Language, English, Math, Social Studies, or Science - 4 credits
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: DIVISION I Must meet GPA/ACT sum score according to sliding scale *See NCAA web site or BHS web site DIVISION II: 2.0 GPA in the required credits ACT sum score of 68 or better
Questions??? Information is available at www.eligibilitycenter.org
NAIA Athletes planning to participate in NAIA sports must be approved by the NAIA Eligibility Center. The process begins during the student s senior year. Additional information is available at www.playnaia.org.
DO I NEED TO TAKE SPANISH??? TO GRADUATE? NO FOR QUALIFIED ADMISSIONS? MAYBE FOR KANSAS SCHOLARS CURRICULUM? YES FOR NCAA? PROBABLY IF I PLAN TO GO OUT-OF-STATE FOR COLLEGE? MORE THAN LIKELY SHOULD I TAKE SPANISH????? ABSOLUTELY! Be a well-rounded student!
One more thing to consider... FLINT HILLS TECHNICAL COLLEGE www.fhtc.edu Several programs available! It is possible to attend during your junior and/or senior year(s) if you take care of business as a freshman and sophomore!!!
Flint Hills Technical College Requires four class periods to attend Making a FOUR-YEAR PLAN is CRITICAL!!!! Excellence in CTE Senate Bill tuition is paid for by the state while the student is in high school. FHTC also offers scholarships to high school students who have a 2.30 or higher GPA!
HONORS GRADUATION determined after the seventh semester CUM LAUDE GPA of 3.2-3.49 MAGNA CUM LAUDE GPA of 3.5 3.79 SUMMA CUM LAUDE GPA of 3.80 4.0
Allen Comm College Credit Program BHS and ACC have a very strong college credit program. Classes are offered during the day (concurrently) and at night. Scholarships are available; GPA IS IMPORTANT!!!
Allen Comm College Credit Program Presidential Scholarship: 3.75+ GPA (12 credit hours approx. cost: $50-$100 per semester) Dean s Scholarship: 3.50 3.74 GPA (12 credit hrs approx cost: $400 per semester) Merit Scholarship: 3.00 3.49 GPA (12 credit hrs approx cost: $700 per semester)
Allen Comm College Credit Program To earn concurrent college credit (courses taken at BHS during the school day), the student must be a junior or senior. If a sophomore has a gifted IEP, he/she can also take concurrent credit classes. Any sophomore can take online, night, and/or summer classes.
DON T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME... Donna Bolen 364-8672, ext 4005 dbolen@usd244ks.org Visit www.usd244ks.org. Click on schools, high school, then Guidance Center for more information.
REMINDER... YOUR ENROLLMENT FORM IS DUE... MARCH 2, 2018 Turn in to the secretaries at the middle school!