High SchoolHigh School

At BHS I think I will have the biggest problem adjusting to: At BHS I think I will have the

biggest problem adjusting to:

A. Bigger SchoolB. Different teachersC. Upper classmenD. HomeworkE. Other???

A. Bigger SchoolB. Different teachersC. Upper classmenD. HomeworkE. Other???

Think for a minute about why you believe this and what support you might need to help with this.

A Time of ChangeWhat’s different from

Middle School?

A Time of ChangeWhat’s different from

Middle School?You will be

•Taking new courses

•Meeting new classmates

•Having new teachers•More Homework•Lots of Activity Choices

More Independence?More Independence?

Self AdvocacyNew ResponsibilitiesChoices and OutcomesProblem solving and decision making

Self AdvocacyNew ResponsibilitiesChoices and OutcomesProblem solving and decision making

Know Your Life Lines!Know Your Life Lines!

A. FamilyB. FriendsC. TeachersD. CounselorE. Tutor

A. FamilyB. FriendsC. TeachersD. CounselorE. Tutor

I am concerned that I will have trouble getting my homework

completed.

I am concerned that I will have trouble getting my homework

completed.

A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD. DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree

A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD. DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree

HOMEWORK: You will have more, and it will help you

Get off to a great start Learn on your own Better understand what’s taught in class

SUBJECTS: You will be challenged to think and work harder

LONG-TERM PROJECTS: Teachers will have you write term papers and do science experiments.

PRESENTATIONS: You will be required to make presentations in various classes.

TESTS: You will have different test formats in different types of classes that count more heavily in your class grade.

HOMEWORK: You will have more, and it will help you

Get off to a great start Learn on your own Better understand what’s taught in class

SUBJECTS: You will be challenged to think and work harder

LONG-TERM PROJECTS: Teachers will have you write term papers and do science experiments.

PRESENTATIONS: You will be required to make presentations in various classes.

TESTS: You will have different test formats in different types of classes that count more heavily in your class grade.

School work is more . . .CHALLENGING

School work is more . . .CHALLENGING

School Work: How does it affect me?School Work: How does it affect me? Grades will have an impact

on what colleges you get into and what jobs you may be able to get.

Your Freshman year grades are part of Your GPA.

Colleges and employers will use your overall GPA to help them determine what kind of student or worker you will be.

Testing is an important part of school and work - learning to take tests well improves your chances at being considered for more colleges and jobs.

Grades will have an impact on what colleges you get into and what jobs you may be able to get.

Your Freshman year grades are part of Your GPA.

Colleges and employers will use your overall GPA to help them determine what kind of student or worker you will be.

Testing is an important part of school and work - learning to take tests well improves your chances at being considered for more colleges and jobs.

Get Organized: Use your planner Know when work is due Plan how to do quality work and

get it done on time Make short term goals that you

can reach Have a study time, place and

plan for each study night Check Student Portal for due

dates, grades and assignments

Get Organized: Use your planner Know when work is due Plan how to do quality work and

get it done on time Make short term goals that you

can reach Have a study time, place and

plan for each study night Check Student Portal for due

dates, grades and assignments

Words to KnowWords to Know Transcript: Record of

course work in high school GPA: Grade Point Average Class Rank: Your

cumulative GPA in relation to others in your class.

Prerequisite: A course which must be successfully completed before taking another course. (Bio before Genetics)

Credit: A measure of credit earned in a course.

0.5 credit = semester course; 1 credit= year long course

Transcript: Record of course work in high school

GPA: Grade Point Average Class Rank: Your

cumulative GPA in relation to others in your class.

Prerequisite: A course which must be successfully completed before taking another course. (Bio before Genetics)

Credit: A measure of credit earned in a course.

0.5 credit = semester course; 1 credit= year long course

Bennett School District Graduation RequirementsCOLLEGE PREPARATORY

Bennett School District Graduation RequirementsCOLLEGE PREPARATORY

4 credits of ENGLISH

4 credits of SOCIAL STUDIES1 credit Geography/Civics1 credit World History1 credit US History1 credit US Government/Economics

3 credits of MATH3 credits of SCIENCE1.5 credits of Health/PHYSICAL EDUCATION1 credit of Business

1 credit of PRACTICAL ARTS1 credit of FINE ARTS2 credits of a Foreign Language

20 hours of community service

20.5 Required Credits

6.5 Elective Credits27.0 Total Credits needed for graduation

Successful completion of Student Seminar every semester

CALCULATING GPAOr Why Your Freshman Year is Important!

Example1:9th grade Semester 1 GPA 2.09th grade Semester 2 GPA 2.110th grade Semester 1 GPA 2.510th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.011th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.311th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.512th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.812th grade Semester 2 GPA 4.0

Average GPA 3.0What does an F do?Science BMath AEnglish BHistory CPE F C in PE & No F GPAPublic Speaking B 2.85!!Spanish B

GPA: 2.57

CALCULATING GPAOr Why Your Freshman Year is Important!

Example 2:9th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.09th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.010th grade Semester 1 GPA 2.510th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.011th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.311th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.512th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.812th grade Semester 2 GPA 4.0

Average GPA 3.26

Consistency and improvement work best!!

Example1:10th grade Semester 1 GPA 2.510th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.011th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.311th grade Semester 2 GPA 3.512th grade Semester 1 GPA 3.812th grade Semester 2 GPA 4.0

Average GPA 3.35

How many credits are required from graduation from BHS?

How many credits are required from graduation from BHS?

A. 25B. 26C. 27D. 25.5

A. 25B. 26C. 27D. 25.5

Are there other graduation requirements? What are they?

Start Thinking AboutPost Graduate PlansStart Thinking AboutPost Graduate Plans

•CollegeTwo yearFour year

•Technical Training (some available during High School)•Military•Work

Morgan Community College and T.H. PICKENS CAREER/TECHNICAL COURSES

AVAILABLE TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY!!

Morgan Community College and T.H. PICKENS CAREER/TECHNICAL COURSES

AVAILABLE TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY!!AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL

COURSES:

Agriculture/Equine Science/Intro Vet Science

Aviation Technology Auto Technology Commercial Photography Comprehensive Building

Trades Criminal Justice Diesel Equipment Repair Equine Science Executive Internship Graphic Design High Tech Acadmy Health Sciences Technology Teacher Cadet

Choosing a Career

AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL COURSES:

Agriculture/Equine Science/Intro Vet Science

Aviation Technology Auto Technology Commercial Photography Comprehensive Building

Trades Criminal Justice Diesel Equipment Repair Equine Science Executive Internship Graphic Design High Tech Acadmy Health Sciences Technology Teacher Cadet

Choosing a Career

T.H. PICKENS COURSES

A pre-assessment test must be taken by all students prior to enrolling.

Arts, Media and Commuication Human Services Engineering and Technology Construction and Development Automotive Technologies Business Technologies Health Landscaping and Evironmental

For a complete list of all courses available, go to Pickenstech.aurorak12.org

T.H. PICKENS COURSES

A pre-assessment test must be taken by all students prior to enrolling.

Arts, Media and Commuication Human Services Engineering and Technology Construction and Development Automotive Technologies Business Technologies Health Landscaping and Evironmental

For a complete list of all courses available, go to Pickenstech.aurorak12.org

YOU MAY NOT HAVE ANY D’s OR F’s IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING PICKENS

What Colleges Look ForWhat Colleges Look ForCollege Prep curriculumExtra-curricular activitiesLetters of RecommendationsEssays (upon request)Community ServiceRequired tests (Most only require

either ACT or SAT:Explore test -October 14 = ACT Pre-test):ACTSAT ISAT II

College Prep curriculumExtra-curricular activitiesLetters of RecommendationsEssays (upon request)Community ServiceRequired tests (Most only require

either ACT or SAT:Explore test -October 14 = ACT Pre-test):ACTSAT ISAT II

Extracurricular Activities“meet people, learn teamwork,

get in shape, have fun”

Extracurricular Activities“meet people, learn teamwork,

get in shape, have fun”

Clubs and Organizations

Community ServicePerforming ArtsAthletics

Clubs and Organizations

Community ServicePerforming ArtsAthletics

Why are freshman year grades important?

Why are freshman year grades important?

A. Calculated into GPAB. 1/3 of GPA colleges seeC. Shows type of student to comeD. Class rank provides opportunitiesE. All of the above

A. Calculated into GPAB. 1/3 of GPA colleges seeC. Shows type of student to comeD. Class rank provides opportunitiesE. All of the above

YOU make the decisions!YOU make the decisions!

Don’t let peer pressure run your life:

Find friends who share your values

Walk away from situations that you are uncomfortable with

Have healthy relationships

Communicate what you want out of relationships

Make wise choices.

High school means having more freedom:

Getting a driver’s license

Being allowed to stay out later with friends

To be successful in high school I need:

To be successful in high school I need:

A. To study/do homeworkB. Talk to my teachersC. Join activitiesD. Understand what’s expected in

classesE. All of the above

A. To study/do homeworkB. Talk to my teachersC. Join activitiesD. Understand what’s expected in

classesE. All of the above

Teachers can give you advice on courses to take, studying, and more. They can also provide extra help with a course or assignment.

Counselors can help you with planning courses, social, personal and health issues, conflicts, and college and career planning.

Take advantage of resources at Bennett H.S.:

•Tutoring•Computer labs•Counseling center•School to career programs•Library•Seminar•Websites

Your parents or guardians can make a big difference in your success in school. They can give you support and help support your school

If I don’t want to go to college, options for me are:

If I don’t want to go to college, options for me are:A. Dropout B. Go to workC. Lay on the couch at homeD. Join the military

A. Dropout B. Go to workC. Lay on the couch at homeD. Join the military

How do I decide what is the best choice for me?

BE POSITIVE!BE POSITIVE!

This is an exciting, amusing, fun, entertaining, enjoyable, somewhat carefree time in your life.

ENJOY IT!

This is an exciting, amusing, fun, entertaining, enjoyable, somewhat carefree time in your life.

ENJOY IT!