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Topics for tonight . . . .
• Welcome
• Introduction of School Staff
• Freshman Year Scheduling Information
• Dress Code & Cell Phone Policy
Class of 2024 Parent
Information Night
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WELCOME TO BHS!!
Secure, accessible pedestrianbridge betweenBeech HS and Annex Building
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BHS ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
A – D Dr. David Kinman
E – K Steve Shephard
L – Q Dr. Jodi Green
R – Z Dr. Josh McDowd
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BHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS
A – D Christy Hood
E – K Dana Butler
L – Q Christy Croft
R – Z Cindy Dupree
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Your student’s success
depends on:
--responsibility.--involvement.
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HIGH SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Some clubs offered at BHS include:
Band
Beta Club
DECA Club (Marketing)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Family & Consumer Science (FCCLA)
Foreign Language Club
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future Farmers of America
Health Science (HOSA)
National Honor Society
Show Choir
Student Council
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SPORTS IN HIGH SCHOOL
• Track
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Football
• Cheerleading
• Softball
• Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Tennis
• Bowling
• Wrestling
• Hockey
• Swim Team
• Lacrosse
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SCHEDULING
• Presently/Block Schedule
• 5 classes per semester
• 4 classes consisting of 80 minutes
• 1 skinny block class consisting of 45 minutes
• This results in a total of 9 credits per school year
Students must earn 6 out 9 credits to be
promoted.
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REPEATING CREDITS
•Students will only be able to repeat a
credit if they fail a course.
•However, both the F and another
grade appear on transcript.
•A credit cannot be repeated to
improve the grade.
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TYPICAL FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
Most freshmen take these classes:
• English I
• Algebra A / B or Algebra I Honors
• Physical Science
• Wellness
• World History and Geography
• Fine Art (Visual Art, Theater, Music, Band, etc)
• 1 to 2 Elective Classes
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WHAT IS AN ELECTIVE??
Any class that your student takes that is
NOT already chosen for them as a state
or county requirement.
It can be something your student likes,
but may be something that they receive
because we could not meet their
requests due to various reasons.
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WHAT IS AN ELECTIVE FOCUS?
Three credits in a single subject area:
(must be beyond minimum requirements if there are
requirements in that subject)
• Humanities (Foreign Lang, Social Studies, English)
• Math/Science
• Advanced Placement
• Fine Arts
• Career & Technical Pathway
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FRESHMAN ELECTIVE FOCUSES MIGHT BEGIN WITH:
• Intro to Business and Marketing
• Early Childhood Education
• Agriscience
• Health Science Ed
• STEM Principles of Engineering
• Digital Arts and Design 1
• Information Technology Foundations
• Criminal Justice
• Computer Applications
• Cosmetology
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SHOULD MY STUDENT TAKE HONORS OR AP COURSES?
HONORS
• More rigorous content (than
standard)
• State curriculum, County
guidelines
• More work required (than
standard classes)
• More personal responsibility
required
• 3 points added to the final course
grade
ADVANCED
PLACEMENT • Most rigorous content
• Nationally approved curriculum
and activities (College Board)
• Required AP test taken at the end
of course
• College credit may be granted
based on score
• 5 points added to the final course
grade
For Both: Teacher recommendation and parent approval required
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Follow
directions to
complete this
form.
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Alternates are
very important ☺
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Registration
Card and
Registration
Agreement
--Counselor
will complete
card
at the
appointment
--Please read
and sign
the Registration
Agreement
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SUMMER READING
Is for
Everyone!!!
See Registration Handbook for Titles
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HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Dress Code
• No extreme hair styles, hair color, body
piercings or jewelry that distracts or interferes with
learning
• No sagging or saggy pants. Pants must be
worn at the waist
• No holes in clothing above the top of the knees
• Skirt length must not be higher than the tip of the
fingers with hands at the side
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DRESS CODE
• Leggings are allowed, but only under standard
length dresses, skirts, or shirts.
• No clothing made of sheer or fishnet material
• No pajamas (top or bottoms) or house shoes
• No suggestive slogans, vulgar captions, pictures of
advertisements for tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or sex
• No hats or shorts unless pre-approved by
the principal
• Any other attire that may distract or interfere with
the learning environment or operation of school
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CELL PHONE POLICY
It is our intention to protect learning time
and minimize distractions in class.
Therefore:
• Phones and other recording devices are
not permitted to be used, or to be out in
classrooms unless specific permission is
given by the teacher.
• No taking pictures or videoing during
school hours will be allowed.
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ORANGE RUSH EVENING
REGISTRATION
Coming in August
Order Yearbooks
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THANKS FOR COMING!
See you at your registration appointment!