WELCOMEWELCOME

Parents of the Parents of the Incoming 9Incoming 9th th grade grade Class of 2017Class of 2017

PRINCIPALS

Mr. King, Freshman Principal

Mrs. Shive, Assistant Principal

Mr. Livers, Assistant Principal

Mr. Fields, Principal

COUNSELORS

Ms. Rowan, Director Mrs. Lawson

Mrs. Krisher Ms. Swiney

School Hours at BGHSExcel Period (Zero Period)

7:30 am to 8:20 am

Regular School Day

1st – 6th periods 8:30 am to 3:05 pm

Words you need to know…Credit---Official certification that a student has completed a

course. At BGHS, we have whole (1) credit courses and half (1/2) credit courses.

Semester---One of the two divisions of an academic year. 1st semester--the start of school to winter break (August – December).

2nd semester--after winter break until the end of the year (January – May)

Prerequisite—What is required before you can take a classTranscript---A student’s academic record. Core Courses—Academic courses recognized by the NCAA

Clearinghouse

Math RequirementAll students are required to take a math course every year of high

school.

This can include:

Pre-Algebra Algebra I Accelerated Algebra I

Geometry Accelerated Geometry Geometry Pre-AP

Algebra II Accelerated Algebra II Algebra II Pre-AP

Algebra III Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-AP

AP Calculus AP Statistics Math 116-WKU

AP Computer Science Foundations in Personal Finance

Diploma Choices

Merit Diploma22 credits minimum required

Comprehensive Diploma24 credits minimum required

Merit Diploma English English I, II, III, IV 4 credits

Science Any three science classes 3 credits to include: life science, physical science,

and earth/space science.

Math Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II 3 credits

Social Studies World Civ., U. S. History, 3 credits Political Science

Health / P.E. ½ credit health, ½ credit P.E. 1 credit

Humanities History of Performing/Visual Art Embedded

Total REQUIRED Credits = 14Plus ELECTIVE Credits = 8 (minimum)TOTAL CREDITS= 22

Comprehensive Diploma English English I, II, III, IV 4 credits

Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics 3 credits Anatomy/Physiology or higher

Math Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II 3 credits

Social Studies World Civ., U. S. History, 3 credits Political Science

Health / P.E. ½ credit health, ½ credit P.E. 1 credit

Humanities History of Performing/Visual Art Embedded

Foreign Language two classes from same language 2 credits

Total REQUIRED Credits = 16Plus ELECTIVE Credits = 8 (minimum)TOTAL CREDITS= 24

Pre-College Curriculum-PCC(classes that must be completed successfully in high school before

entering college)

English English I, II, III, IV 4 credits Math Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II 3 credits Science Credits to include life 3 credits

science, physical science, and earth/space science (at

least one lab course). Social Studies From U. S. History, 3 credits

Economics, Government, World Geography, and World Civilization.

Health / P.E. ½ Health, ½ P.E. 1 credit History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts 1 credit Foreign Languageor demonstrate competency 2 credits Electives 5 credits

(3 must be rigorous)

(Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop computer literacy.)

Total REQUIRED Credits = 17Plus ELECTIVE Credits = 5(minimum)TOTAL CREDITS= 22

Grade Point AverageClass Rank

A temporary GPA is figured at the end of each year and a final one is done during the senior year.

Rank in class is determined by the numerical grade point average.

The final averages of all courses are counted in figuring the numerical GPA.

The student receives a decimal GPA based on a 4.0 scale with the following values assigned

A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0

Sample Grades / GPASample Grades / GPA9TH Grade (End of Year on Transcript)

English I 86 3.0 1.0Algebra I 94 4.0 1.0Biology 82 3.0 1.0Spanish I 76 2.0 1.0Health 96 2.0 0.5PE I 98 2.0 0.5World Civ. 95 4.0 1.0

GPA 20 /6 = 3.33Numeric 88.33Class Rank 65/283

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Awarded to graduating seniors who will attend a Kentucky College, university or technical school. The amount received will be based on each year’s GPA and a one

time bonus for the ACT score.

GPA AMOUNT GPA

AMOUNT

2.50 $125.00 3.30 325.00 2.60 150.00 3.40 350.00 2.70 175.00 3.50 375.00 2.75 187.50 3.60

400.00 2.80 200.00 3.70

425.00 2.90 225.00 3.75 437.50 3.00 250.00 3.80

450.00 3.10 275.00 3.90

475.00 3.20 300.00 4.00 500.00 3.25 312.50

ACT AMOUNT 15 $36 16 71 17 107 18 143 19 179 20 214 21 250 22 286 23 321 24 357 25 393 26 428 27 464 28 and above 500

KEES… ContinuedAP Supplement Award Amounts

If you have been eligible for free or reduced-price lunch during any year of high school and have earned a qualifying score on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam taken, you can earn a supplemental award.

EXAM SCORE AMOUNT

3 $200 4 250 5 300

Student Athlete Student Athlete

English 4 years

Math 3 yearsAlgebra I or

higher level

Social Studies 2 yearsWorld CivilizationU.S. History

Science 2 yearsBiology w/ labChemistry

Electives 4 yearsAdditional Courses from above or Foreign Language or Computer Science

Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before your senior year.

Seven of the 10 core courses must be English, Math or Science.

1 extra year of English, Math, Natural of Physical Science

16 Core Courses 16 Core Courses

Required Classes For Your FRESHMAN YEAR

English I English I Pre-AP

Pre-Algebra Accelerated Algebra I

Algebra I Geometry Geometry Pre-AP Accelerated Geometry

Algebra II Algebra II Pre-AP Accelerated Algebra II

Biology Biology Pre-AP

World Civilization AP World History

Health & P.E.

Possible Elective Courses for your FRESHMAN YEAR

Journalism: Beginning ReportingSpeech Communications I & IISpanish I, French I, German I, Arabic IBasic Design & DrawingAdvanced Studio (Acceleration)Band: High SchoolChoral Music: Beginning Women’s ChoirInstrumental Music: String Orchestra (only during Excel Period)

Electives Continued…RelationshipsFashion/Interior Design I & IIFoods & NutritionRelationshipsChild & Human Development I

Introduction to Construction CarpentryAutomotive Maintenance and Light RepairIntroduction to Health Science

OccupationsIntroduction to MultimediaDigital Imaging

We have MORE Electives…

JROTCSTLPLaw & Justice

Business Principles & ApplicationsPrinciples of MarketingBusiness EconomicsSports Entertainment MarketingEntrepreneurshipComputer & Tech Applications I & II

Agreement For

Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement Classes

I understand that I have enrolled in a Pre-Advanced or Advanced Placement class or classes, and they are taught at a college level with college level expectations. I understand that this or these classes will require time and effort on my part as I endeavor to learn new skills and new content. I understand my responsibilities as a student in the Advanced Placement curriculum, and I commit to doing the work required.

English I PAP Biology PAP Geometry PAP AP World History AP French

English II PAP Chemistry PAP Algebra II PAP AP US History AP German

AP Eng Lit. Physics PAP Pre-Calculus PAP AP Government AP Spanish

AP Eng Lang. AP Chemistry AP Calculus AB AP Comparative

AP Physics AP Calculus BC AP Human Geography

AP Music AP Biology AP Computer Sci. AP European History

AP Environmental AP Statistics AP Psychology

By signing this agreement, I agree that I have carefully considered all requirements for the Advanced Placement class and have made an informed decision.

I understand that I CAN NOT transfer to a non-Pre-AP/AP class without losing my credit for the year and adversely affecting my GPA. I understand that I will have to take a non-Pre-AP/AP class during the next school year.

_____________________________________________ _______________________________ Printed Student Name Grade _____________________________________________ _______________________________ Student Signature Date

As a parent/guardian of the above mentioned student, I understand that my child has enrolled in a Pre-Advanced or Advanced Placement class or classes, and this is a year long commitment. I understand by signing this agreement, I agree that we have carefully considered all requirements for the Advanced Placement class or classes and we have made an informed decision.

I understand that my child CAN NOT transfer to a non-Pre-AP/AP class without losing my credit for the year and adversely affecting his/her GPA. I understand that my child will have to take a non- Pre-AP/AP class during the next school year.

___________________________________ _________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date ____________________________________________ ________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Bowling Green High School Curriculum Planner

Period Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade10 Grade 11 Grade 12

0 (Excel)

1st English I English II English III English IV

2nd World Civ. U.S. HistoryPolitical Science

3rd (Algebra I) Math Math MathMath Elec.

Required

4th Science Science Science

5th Health/ P.E.

6th Spanish ISpanish II or

Another Language

Foreign Language

6. SELECT REQUEST THIS COURSE If this is the elective which you want to take--if you are taking the regular 6 period day, you will need only one (1) elective

For Alternates –go back to course search and enter a course name

8. Select Request as Alternate—(you need to select an alternate for every elective

class YOU enter9. Select Request as Alternate—if you are

planning on taking a 7 period day—EXCEL. The excel class cannot be added to the required courses. This will be adjusted on registration day.

A Glance at what will happen on March 4* or

March 7…

Meet with one of the high school counselors and register for your 9th grade classes

Prior to the meeting you and your parent/guardian should have registered for your classes on line

*St. Joseph’s students will be here on March 4

Freshman Orientation

July 31, 2013

9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.

Questions

Ms. Rowan, Director of Guidance, jeanette.rowan@bgreen.kyschools.usMrs. Lawson, laura.lawson@bgreen.kyschools.usMs. Swiney, karen.swiney@bgreen.kyschools.usMrs. Krisher, leah.krisher@bgreen.kyschools.us746-2300