Boonville R-I High SchoolSenior Enrollment Presentation

Graduation Requirements To graduate from BHS students must earn 24 credits. The following is

required: Communication Arts 4 units Social Studies 3 units Mathematics 3 units Science 3 units Fine Arts 1 unit Practical Arts 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Health ½ unit Personal Finance ½ unit Electives 7 units

Total 24 units

Graduation Honors The Cum Laude System was adopted to encourage

students to pursue a strong academic program. This program exceeds the minimum standards outlined for graduation. Classes must be from the academic core. Students who complete this program of study, along with maintaining the specified grade point average, will receive a high school diploma awarded: Cum Laude - 3.5000-3.7499 GPA Magna Cum Laude - 3.7500-3.9999 GPA Summa Cum Laude - 4.0000 or above GPA

Graduation Honors Communication Arts (CA I and higher) 4 units Social Studies (Am. History, Civics) 3 units Mathematics (Algebra I and higher)* 3 units Science (Physical Science and higher)** 3 units Core Electives*** 3 units Fine Arts 1 unit Practical Arts 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Health ½ unit Personal Finance ½ unit Electives 4 units

Total 24 units*Algebra I taken in 8th grade can fulfill 1 math credit**Elemental Physical Science and Elemental Biology will equal one unit of Physical Science credit to fulfill honors requirement, but will count as 2 units of credit toward graduation.***Core Electives can be earned from CA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and foreign language.

Embedded credit will not count toward graduation honors.

Senior Course Selections Placement in CORE course is dependent on teacher recommendation.

Requirements Courses (All 1 unit unless otherwise listed)

Communication Arts Communication Arts IV, College Prep English, Communication Arts II,Communication Arts III

Math Electives Technical Math, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Intermediate Algebra/Statistics & Algebra III, Calculus

Science Electives Botany, Zoology, Human Anatomy, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics

Social Studies Electives Psychology (1/2), Sociology(1/2), Criminal Justice(1/2), Western Civilization I (1/2), Western Civilization II (1/2), Current Events (1/2 or 1)

Electives

-Students who choose a

semester class must

make sure they take a

first and second

semester class.

Practical Arts (1 unit required)Accounting I or II - 1 unit Ag Construction – 1 unitComputer Applications – ½ unit Ag Management & Econ – 1 unitDesktop Publishing – 1 unit Ag Power I – 1 unitMultimedia – 1 unit Floriculture – 1 unitEconomics – ½ unit, 2nd sem. Greenhouse I – 1 unitPers. Finance – ½ unit Woodworking Tech – 1 unitWeb Design – 1 unit Adv. Woodworking & Const. Tech – 1 unitKeyboarding – ½ unit Comp Aided Drafting (CAD) – 1 unitFoods I - ½ unit, 1st semester Computer Networking Lab – 2 unitsFoods II- ½ unit, 2nd semester Information & Tech I or II – 1 unitChild Development I – ½ unit, 1st sem. Auto Collision Theory I or II – 1 unitChild Development II – ½ unit, 2nd sem. Auto Collision Lab I or II – 2 unitsFamily Relations- ½ unit, 1st sem. Auto Technology Theory I or II – 1 unitHousing & Int. Design – ½ unit, 2ndsem Auto Technology Lab I or II – 2 unitsAgricultural Science I or II – 1 unit Consumer Care Car – ½ unit

Senior Course Selections (cont.)

Requirements Courses (All 1 unit unless otherwise listed)

Electives

-Students who choose a

semester class must

make sure they take a

first and second

semester class.

Practical Arts (continued)

Health Science I or II Lab – 2 units Medical Math – ½ unit

Intro. To Health Sci. – ½ unit Medical Skills – ½ unit

Medical Terminology – ½ unit Mental Health Issues and Healthcare – ½ unit

Fine Arts (1 unit required)

Art I, II, or III – 1 unit Art Portfolio – 1 or 2 units

Band – 1 unit Music of the 20 th Century – 1 unit

Pirate Singers - ½ or 1 unit, must audition Chamber Choir – 1 unit, must audition

Humanities – ½ or 1 unit Intro to Film – ½ or 1 unit (½ unit 1st sem. only)

App. Inst. Technique & Theory I or II – ½ unit Drama – 1 unit

Electives

Creative Writing I or II – ½ unit or 1 unit Advanced PE- ½ or 1 unit

Spanish I, II, III or IV – 1 unit Lifetime Sports – ½ or 1 unit

Mythology – ½ unit, 1st semester Newspaper Publication – 1 unit

Sports Literature – ½ unit, 2nd semester Yearbook Publication – 1 unit

Psychology – ½ unit, 1st semester Study Hall – no credit

Sociology – ½ unit, 2nd semester Teachers Aide – ½ or 1 unit

Current Events – ½ or 1 unit Library Aide - ½ or 1 unit

Office Aide - ½ or 1 unit Hannah Cole Aide – ½ or 1 unit

Speech – ½ unit, 1st or 2nd semester Per. Health – ½ unit,(required for graduation)

2013-14 BTEC Courses Offered Agriculture Auto Collision Repair Auto Technology Health Sciences Woodworking and Construction Computer Networking and Information

TechnologyCourses will be offered only if adequate enrollment numbers exist.

Weighted CoursesCourse Name Weight Assigned

Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology .33

AP Chemistry 1 – if test is taken.33 – if test is not taken

Spanish IV .33

College Prep Language Arts 1

Western Civilization I 1

Western Civilization II 1

Applied Instrumental Techniques and Theory I(Senior – semester course)

.33May only be taken once for weight.

Applied Instrumental Techniques and Theory II(Senior – semester course)

.33May only be taken once for weight.

Dual Credit Juniors and seniors may be able to take the following courses. Through an

agreement with Central Methodist University, State Fair Community College, and Mo Valley, students may enroll and take these courses for a fee and receive college credit. Tuition is due in full on the first day of class.

BHS Class College Class Credit

Pre-calculus with Trigonometry MATH104, CMU 1 unit, 3 credit hour, all year

Algebra III MATH103, CMU ½ unit, 3 credit hours, 2nd semester

Calculus MATH118, CMU 1 unit, 5 credit hours, all year

Speech CT101, CMU ½ unit, 3 credit hours, 1st or 2nd semester

College Prep English EN120, CMU 1 unit, 3 credit hours, all year

Statistics MATH106, CMU ½ unit, 3 credit hours, 1st semester

Western Civilization I HI101, CMU ½ unit, 3 credit hours, 1st semester

Western Civilization II HI102, CMU ½ unit, 3 credit hours, 2nd semester

Applied Instrumental Technique and Theory I and II

MUS136, 137, SFCC ½ unit, 1 credit hour, 1 semester

Medical Terminology (on-line) HL130, Mo Valley ½ unit, 1 credit hour, 1 semester

Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Dual Credit

Juniors and Seniors may have the opportunity to take additional online dual credit courses during the school year. Students may take the course during a scheduled study hall or in addition to the 7 scheduled hours at BHS. The institution issuing the dual credit will establish the fees, course schedule, and textbooks required. Students taking the course(s) will be responsible for purchasing/renting the textbook.

Dual Enrollment Juniors and Seniors may have the opportunity to take dual credit courses on the State

Fair Community College Kemper Campus during the school day. These students are considered dual enrolled. Courses taken at the Kemper Campus count the same as a dual credit course taken on the BHS campus. Students are responsible for all fees and textbooks.

REMINDER – A STUDENT MUST EARN 3 UNITS OF CREDIT TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE.

Enrollment Process Between now and February 22nd, you need to:

Review your transcript. Choose and discuss courses you would like to

take with your parents and teachers. Fill out your enrollment sheets. Your teachers will sign off on your courses for

next year on February 20th and 21st. Review your Personal Plan of Study and make

any needed changes. Refer to the Program of Study templates in the back of the Course Registration Handbook to assist you.

Enrollment FormUnit of Credit Course Selection Teacher Approval

Communication Arts

ElectiveList 2 if the course is a semester course. Make sure you indicate first or second semester.

ElectiveList 2 if the course is a semester course. Make sure you indicate first or second semester.

ElectiveList 2 if the course is a semester course. Make sure you indicate first or second semester.

ElectiveList 2 if the course is a semester course. Make sure you indicate first or second semester.

ElectiveList 2 if the course is a semester course. Make sure you indicate first or second semester.

ElectiveList 2 if the course is a semester course. Make sure you indicate first or second semester.

Alternate Courses Choose two alternate courses in case the courses you have chosen will not fit into your schedule.

Unit of Credit Course Selection

Alternate Course

Alternate Course

Alternate courses may be semester courses or yearlong. If the course is a semester class, please list the semester for which it meets.

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Program of Study

Personal Plan of Study

Personal Plan of Study

MSHSAA and BHS Eligibility A student must pass 3 units of credit in order to

be eligible to participate in or attend extra curricular activities (sports, dances, clubs, prom, etc).

Credit is awarded on the semester concept. Each class is equal to ½ credit.

Do the Math: ½ credit x 6 classes = 3 units

You must pass 6 classes!

A+ Program The A+ program is designed to provide tuition for students to

attend any community college in the state of Missouri. To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements: Attend an A+ school for 3 consecutive years. Graduate with a 2.5 non-weighted accum. GPA. Have an attendance rate of 95% for the four years. Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring in a school sponsored

activity (12.5 hours can be job shadowing). Maintain a record of good citizenship, and avoid the use of

drugs and alcohol. 2 of 3 units of math must be Algebra I and higher. 2 or 3 units of science must be Physical Science and higher.

EPS and EB will count as one unit of credit toward the A+ science requirement.

Enrollment Reminders Students may only enroll in 1 PE class per semester. Students may only enroll in 1 Study Hall or Aide position per

semester. Students wishing to be an Aide must have that teacher sign the

registration form. Students who need to take Credit Recovery need to sign-up for

Study Hall and write Credit Recovery – Subject on the registration form.

ALL classes (except Study Hall) must be signed off by a teacher. Students must be enrolled as full-time students.