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Welcome to Burke High School!
“All you ever wanted to know about academic success at
Burke High School in 40 minutes (or less)!”
Burke Counselors
Mrs. Falcone G Director Mrs. Stover M,Q,Y,Z Academic Mrs. Pass H,T Academic Mrs. Smejkal D,F,L Records Miss Taylor J,S Adv. Ed Mr. Kingston B,P,X Adv. Ed Mrs. Kros A,I,V,W Adv. Ed/Career Mrs. Malhiwsky E,K,R Career Mrs. Hecht-Weber C,O,U,N Pers/Soc
How to BE A BULLDOGBULLDOG
1. Come to school every day2. Be to school/class on time; no tardies, no
excuses!3. Be ready to learn.. “I’m ready when you’re
ready”4. Dress appropriately…come to school
dressed to learn5. Get to know the ROCKSTARS6. Join a club or activity7. Do your class/homework…STUDY!8. Be polite, kind and respectful
Nebraska Attendance Law:LB463 requires probation officers, social workers and school officials to communicate when students miss more than 10 days in an academic year. At 5 days: Counselor/Student/Parent conferenceAt 7 days: Letter from School DistrictAt 10 Days: Meeting with Social WorkerAt 12 Days: Meeting with District OfficialAt 20 Days: Referral to Juvenile Court
Graduation Requirements & Personal Learning Plan
How many credits do I need?
English 8 Social Studies 7 Math 6 Science 6 Physical Education 4 Human Growth 1 Various Elective Credits 15 FACTS 2
_____________________________________ Total Credits 49
Looking Ahead. . .UNL Admission Requirements:
English 4Mathematics 4 UHHHOHHH…Burke only required me to take 3 years of math!!
Social Sciences 3Natural Sciences 3Foreign Language 2
ACT = 20 OR SAT = 950
Calculating GPA
In Academic Classes:
A= 4.0 pointsB= 3.0
pointsC= 2.0
pointsD= 1.0
pointsF= 0 points
In Honors Classes:
A= 5.0 pointsB= 4.0 pointsC= 3.0 pointsD= 2.0 pointsF= 0 points
GPA= Total Grade Points ÷ number of credits taken
Example
This student has 2 Honors Classes. Course Grade Grade PointsH English 1 B 4.0US History 1 C 2.0Geometry B 3.0H Biology 1 A 5.0FACTS A 4.0Spanish 1 B 3.0PE 1 B 3.0
Total GRADE POINTS= 24
Total Credits Taken= 7
Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credits Taken= 3.4286
Go Figure…
Burke High Grd 9 1/2005
H English1 B 1.000Drama 1 A
1.000H US History 1 A 1.000H Algebra 3 A 1.000H Biology 1 B 1.000Physical Ed A 1.000FACTS A 1.000French 3 A 1.000
Credits Attempted: 8.000 Credits Completed: 8.000 GPA: ???
4.25
Burke High Grd 9 5/2005
H English 2 A 1.000FACTS A 1.000Drama 2 A1.000H US History A 1.000H Algebra 4 A 1.000H Biology 2 A 1.000Physical Ed 2 A 1.000French 4 A 1.000Madrigal A 0.500
Credits Attempted:8.50Completed: 8.500 GPA:?????
4.71
Successful Freshman will:
Attend class ON TIME, EVERY DAY! Complete Assignments on time Study for Tests in advance Participate in Class Discussions Get Extra Help PEEPS – meets every Mon thru Thurs
Ideas for keeping yourself on track:
Complete and hand in your homework! Organize and use your agenda Use pink sheets Keep track of your credits Keep track of your class points and
percentage See a counselor for additional
resources if necessary
What do you want
to see happen?