Class of 2017 Parent Meeting Introductions Deana Bickel Counselor John Bonello College Advisor Jennifer Brown Counselor Lynette Copus Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Flaminio Co-op Coor & Early College Advisor Todd Gorsuch Principal Don Johnson Midland County CTE Coordinator Dennis Tomko Assistant Principal GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2017 English 4 Credits English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12 Math 4 Credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Math/ Math Related Class Senior Year Science 3 Credits Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Social Studies 3 Credits World History/Geography, US History/ Geography, Government (Civics), and Economics Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts 1 Credit World Language 2 Credits Health -.5 Credit Physical Education -.5 Credit On-Line Experience Integrated **21 CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE** Planning for Your Future Senior Year: 2 Core Classes -- English 12 and Senior Math Have you taken PE, Health, and a credit of Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts? Have you completed your World Language requirement? Are all of your 9 th,10 th, and 11 th grade core class requirements met? Many, many opportunities for BC elective courses that match your career interest Job shadowing opportunities BC Class Opportunities Advanced Sciences Physiology and Advanced Biology Fine Arts General, Intermediate, Advanced and Studio Art, Band Industrial Technology-Wood Tech, Metal Tech, Construction Tech, Intro to Engineering Business Accounting, Computer Basics and Applications Family and Consumer Science-Child Development, Foods, and Independent Living World Language Spanish I-IV PE/Health PE 2 and Advanced Health English Elective - Journalism Social Study Electives Current Issues, Sociology, and Psychology Personal Curriculum Opportunity provided by the State of Michigan to alter the Michigan Merit Curriculum and Bullock Creek graduation requirements Individual for each student Requested by Parent Questions? Contact Counseling Valedictorian & Salutatorian Honors 1 Valedictorian and 1 Salutatorian per graduating class In the event that there are ties based on GPA (formula of GPA combined with state approved assessment-SAT) will be used Formula determines Graduation Speakers and TV-5 Best and Brightest Important Dates Planning Guide Checklist Senior Newsletter Sent home early September SAT/ACT Registration Deadlines Ordering Cap & Gowns, Announcements, etc. Michigan Merit Exam New State Assessment April 12, 13, 14 and/or 15 3 Components: SAT; ACT WorkKeys; and M-Step Required for graduation PSAT All 11 th grade students took on October 15 Study materials available in Career Center or visit and Transcripts Parchment Transcript Service Requesting transcripts electronically Students create their own account at: Currently a free service (for most transcripts) Financial Aid FAFSA form due March 1, 2017 Financing Your Education at BCHS Early February (usually second Thursday at 6:00) February 11 at 6:00pm Other Locations in Midland County vs. College Goal at Delta College and University Assistance Scholarships Many, many scholarship opportunities Posted throughout the Building, Announcements, BC Website Deadlines Apply Early and Often Scholarship Scams College Athletic Eligibility NCAA or NAIA Students must apply to NCAA pr NAIA Clearinghouse to determine if they are academically eligible to participate in college sports Recommendation to apply on line during spring of junior year oror Off-Campus Opportunities Minimum 2.0 GPA or test scoresdepends on program Criteria for dual enrollment Excellent attendance No disciplinary issues Provide own transportation Permission Slip and Contract GRADING: With the exception of Co-op, off campus programs earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA Midland County CTE Programs Don Johnson, Midland County ESA Classes offered at Midland Public Schools, Coleman High School, Meridian High School and Delta Based on availability and meeting scheduling needs Off-Campus Programs Shared Time (see application for course options) Dual Enrollment Online Classes (not truly off-campus) Work-Based Learning/Co-op Bullock Creek Early College Program REQUIREMENTS: Application and Permission Slip Minimum 2.0 GPA and good attendance Prerequisites may be needed Criteria for dual enrollment Education Exploration Offered at Freeland High School Opportunity to learn about a career as a teacher Classroom practicum 5 th and 6 th Hours Daily at Freeland High School and Bullock Creek Schools Dual Enrollment Opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school Criteria for eligibilityuses ACT Practice Test, PSAT, ACT or SAT Scores along with grades and attendance Classes offered at Delta, SVSU, CMU, Northwood, Davenport, and Mid-Michigan Community College, and beyond Tuition covered up to $609/class amount; transportation/books responsibility of student Dual enrollment classes earn a letter grade on transcript and are factored into GPA Online Opportunities Courses not offered at Bullock Creek High School Dependent upon availability to fit into a students schedule May require out of school time to meet course requirements Application required and must be submitted by February 15 Work Based Learning Cooperative Education Program - Senior Program Must have a specific number of credits (17) entering senior year Create a Portfolio Cover Letter, Resume, Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, Certificates, Awards Complete an application February 11 Packet of information/handbook available from Mrs. Flaminio This is a pass/fail program. Credit (CR) is received towards graduation if successfully completed. Students WILL NOT receive a letter grade, which may affect class standing Lancer Lounge SAT/ACT Information College Information On-site visitations by recruiters - colleges, technical schools, military Contact admissions office for college visits Scholarship applications Transcript requests - Parchment KeyTrain Online Career Cruising Web-based User Name: bchs Password: lancer Job Shadowing Opportunities Complete the application Students research their career using Career Cruising Job Shadowing placements are arranged by Midland County ESA This is a school-related program school-related absence Coordinator Kristen Sanborn, Employment Employment Cover Letters Resumes Applications Interviewing Skills Ready, Set, Get Hired Work Permits 14, 15, 16, 17 year olds need one Available in the Career Center Summer vacation see Main Office Next Steps February 8 Meet with Class of 2017 students o Watch for blue Schedule Request Sheet that needs to be signed February 11 Signed Request Sheets due to Counseling Center February 15 All Off-Campus Applications and Permission Slips Due February 16 Input Schedule into computer QUESTIONS? Deana Bickel ext Jennifer Brown ext Mary Ann Flaminio ext Don Johnson