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Welcome to Bremen
High School’s8th grade Parent
Orientation NightJanuary 28, 2013
New Websitebremenlionsguidance.weebly.com
Succeeding in High School
Students can get the most out of high school by following
these 5 steps:
Step 1: Know What Classes You Need to Take
Students need to know the graduation requirements and can use a 4 year plan to keep track of their graduation progress and plan for
future courses.
Classes and Credits• Every class receives a final grade at the end of the term
• Each class that is completed with at least a “D-” receives a CREDIT
• Every student must earn a minimum of 47 credits to be eligible for a Core 40 diploma (Graduation).
• The 47 credits must include the 35 courses required by the State of Indiana and the Bremen School Board
Indiana has found:• A rigorous high school academic curriculum is
the single most significant factor determining a student’s success in college
• Rigorous academic preparation is now wanted by employers, colleges, apprenticeship programs, and the military
• Career options for students without rigorous preparation are limited
Indiana has found:• Students are taking remediation courses in
college and are at a greater risk of dropping out
• The more education a student receives after high school, the better chance of increased earnings and job security
THE BIG 4-0!! CORE 40 Diploma
Indiana’s public and independent four-year colleges and universities require Core 40 for regular admission
Two year institutions highly recommend Core 40 for admission
CORE 40• 8 credits English/Language Arts• 6 credits Math (Algebra, Geometry, & Algebra II)
• 6 credits Lab Science (Biology I, Chem./Physics, & choice of science course)
• 6 credits Social Studies (U.S. History, Government, Economics, & World History or Geography)
• 2 credits of Physical Education• 1 credit Health• 11 credits total from the following:– Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Computers, or Career Areas
Total Credits: 40
BHS Additional Requirements
• 2 Fine Arts credits including Art, Music, and Theatre
• 2 credits from the Practical Arts area including Business, Industrial Tech, Agriculture, and FACS
• 1 credit of Preparing for College and Career Success (9th grade)
• 1 credit of Personal Financial Responsibility (grades 10-12)
CORE 40 & BeyondACADEMIC HONORS
The Academic Honors Diploma is a special
high school diploma offered by the State of Indiana. This diploma is the highest level of academic recognition given by
the state to high school students.
CORE 40 with Academic HonorsMUST complete Core 40 requirements AND:• Earn 2 additional Math credits• Earn 6 credits in a Foreign Language• Earn 2 credits in Fine Arts• Earn a grade “C” or better in courses that count towards the
diploma• Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher• Complete ONE of the following:
– Complete AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding exams– Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT, (CR, Math, &
Writing), with a minimum score of 530 on each section– Score a 26 or higher on the ACT– Complete dual high school/college credit courses from an accredited
postsecondary institution TOTAL CREDITS: 50
CORE 40 with Technical Honors
MUST complete Core 40 requirements AND:• Complete 6 credits in a College and Career Preparation course• Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that count• Have a GPA of a “B” or better• Recommended: Earn 2 additional credits in math and 4-8 in Foreign
Language for four year college admission• Complete ONE of the following:
A. Complete one of the options for the Academic Honors DiplomaB. Score High Enough on the WorkKeys testC. Score High Enough on the Accuplacer testD. Score High Enough on the Compass test
TOTAL CREDITS: 47
Minimum Diploma: Emergency ONLY (requires special waiver)
• 8 credits English (must include literature, composition, and speech)
• 4 credits Math (must take Algebra 1 and another course)• 4 credits Science (must take Biology and another course)• 4 credits Social Studies (U.S. History, U.S. Government, one
other choice)• 2 credits P.E.• 1 credit Health• 6 credits College and Career Pathway Courses• 5 flex credits• 6 credits of electives including 2 Fine Arts and 2 Practical Arts TOTAL CREDITS: 40
EnglishEnglish 9A &B OR English 9 Honors
English 10A&B OREnglish 10 Honors
English 11A&B OREnglish 11 Honors
English 12A&B ORACP* English
ELECTIVES
Mass Media(Grades 10-12)
can take multiple years
English as a New Language (ENL)
Student Publications(Grades 10-12)
can take multiple years
Language Arts Lab:ECA Focus
(Grades 10-12)(ENL or students who do not pass English 10 ECA)
ACP* Advanced Speech & Composition
(Grades 11 & 12)By application per I.U.
Creative Writing(Grades 11 & 12)
Biblical Literature
(Grades 11 & 12)
*ACP – Advanced College ProjectStudents must submit application to Indiana University & must also take the SAT or ACT
Foreign LanguageSpanish I
(Grades 9-12)
Spanish IVAdvanced Placement
(Grades 11 & 12)By application per I.U.
Spanish II(Grades 10-12)
Spanish III(Grades 11-12)
Mathematics
8th Grade Algebra
Remediation Levels
Minimum Core 40 Requirements
Advanced levels for college
8th Grade Math
Math Lab: ECA Remediation
Algebra I (earn passing grade & pass ECA)
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre Calculus/Trigonometry
ACP* Finite Math
ACP* Calculus
Algebra II required
*ACP – Advanced College Project.Students must submit an application to Indiana Univ. & must also take the SAT or ACT
Science9th Grade Choices 10th, 11th, 12th Choices
Earth & Space I A&B
Biology I A&B Biology I A&B
Biology II A&B
Advanced Science: Special Topics:
Astronomy
Chemistry
Earth & Space 1 A&B
Chemistry II
Physics I - Conceptual
Physics I - Honors
Algebra Required before advancing
Must be enrolled or have completed Algebra II
Social Studies
World Geography
World History & Civilization A & B
(Grades 10,11,12)
U.S. History A & B(Grade 11)
U.S. Government(Grades 11 & 12)
Economics(Grades 11 & 12)
Current Problems, Issues,
& Events1 or 2 credit course
(Grade 12)
ELECTIVES
World History & Civilization
Honors A & B(Grades 10,11,12)
U.S. History Honors A & B
(Grade 11)
or
or
and Psychology(Grades 11 & 12)
Health & P.E. Physical
Education I1 credit
(Grade 9 or 10)
Current Health Issues
1 credit course(Grade 11, or 12)
ELECTIVES:
Physical Education II
1 credit(Grade 9 or 10)
Elective Physical Education:
Athletic Weight Training
1 credit per 1 termMaximum of 6 credits
(Grade 10, 11, or 12)
Health & Wellness1 credit
(Grade 10, 11, or 12)
SUMMER SCHOOLCourses Offered:Algebra IB EconomicsGovernmentHealth and WellnessPE I Biology IA
Four Year Plan
• Guideline for your high school career
• Can be altered at any time
• Plan out your path for success!
• Will hopefully be online next year!
Student Information
Sheet
Used to schedule classes for the upcoming year:
• Code number for Course• Course Title• 15 selections total• Alternates• Summer School• Signatures
ScheduleWorksheet
• Lists Required and Elective
Courses for Freshmen
• Must pick a total of 15
• Only one study hall allowed per year
Schedule Changes
Middle School
• Grading periods 9 weeks• 2 Semesters• Semester – 90 days• Each course runs 90 OR 180
days in length• Each day = 8 Class periods
High School
• Grading periods 12 weeks• 3 Trimesters• Trimester – 60 days• Each course runs 60 OR 120
days in length• Each day – 5 Class periods
– Schedules must have 15 class entries
The Trimester
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Bonus Period Bonus Period Bonus Period
Period 1 Period 1 Period 1
Period 2 Period 2 Period 2
Period 3 Period 3 Period 3
Lunch Lunch Lunch
Period 4 Period 4 Period 4
Period 5 Period 5 Period 5
The Trimester
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
First Half (Math) Second Half (Math)
First Half (Science)
Second Half (English)
First Half (English)
Second Half (Science)
DAILY SCHEDULES
Monday – WednesdayBonus 8:00 – 8:211st hour 8:25 – 9:352nd hour 9:40 – 10:503rd hour 10:55 – 12:05LUNCH 12:05 – 12:454th hour 12:45 – 1:555th hour 2:00 – 3:10
Thursday – LATE ARRIVAL1st hour 8:25 – 9:352nd hour 9:40 – 10:503rd hour 10:55 – 12:05LUNCH 12:05 – 12:454th hour 12:45 – 1:555th hour 2:00 – 3:10
Friday1st hour 8:00 – 9:152nd hour 9:20 – 10:303rd hour 10:35 – 11:45LUNCH 11:45 – 12:254th hour 12:25 – 1:355th hour 1:40 – 2:50
Step 2: Know How To Get Good Grades
Usually students want to do better in school but do not know where to begin.
Attendance
Counts heavily because it can eventually cause you to lose credit in each class that is missed more
than 6 times
Excessive absences can cause you to repeat a class and possibly delay your graduation
The dreaded “F”• Generally means you must take the class over until
you pass it!
• It also means that you may have to go longer than four years in high school to get your diploma!
Academic Emphasis• Everything you do matters in some
way.• Turning things in late costs• Ask for help• Develop good study habits
Step 3: Get Involved
Students who are involved in activities do better academically, and they also enjoy high school
more.
Activities provide students with the opportunity to…• Spend more time with friends and meet new
people• Feel more connected to school• Provide a valuable service• Become a leader• Relieve stress• Have activities that look good on job and
college applications• Have fun
Find your Inner Lion and join the pack!
GET INVOLVED EARLY!
* Clubs * Class Officers* Athletics * Academic* Community Service Competitions* Student Government
Step 4: Plan and Prepare for a Career
When you are aware of want you want to accomplish in the future, it helps to give you a purpose for the classes you are taking in high
school.
Practical Arts Credits (required)
* * Planning for College and Career Success * *Grade 9
Addresses the knowledge, skills, and behaviors all students need to be prepared for success in their college, career, and life. The focus of the
course is the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics include: twenty-first century life and career skills, communication,
leadership, etc.
Personal Financial ResponsibilityGrades 10, 11, or 12
Addresses the identification and management of personal financial resources to meet the financial needs, wants and responsibilities of individuals and
families.
Senior Opportunities(to plan for)• EACC (Jr. Year Also)• ICE (Jr. Year Also)
• Microsoft (Jr. Year Also)• Early Graduation• College Classes
Elkhart Career Center• Advertising Design 1 & 2• Auto. Service Tech. 1 & 2• Collision Repair 1 & 2 • Comm. Photo. 1 & 2• CAD 1 & 2• Computer/Business Tech 1 & 2• Computer Networking 1 & 2• Construction Trades 1 & 2• Cosmetology 1 & 2• Culinary Arts 1 & 2• Dental Health Careers• Firefighting
• Health Occ. / Medical Asst. (Srs.)• Health Occ. / Patient Care• Horticulture / Floral Design 1 & 2• Digital Media 1 & 2• Early Childhood Ed. 1 & 2• Electronics/Robotics 1 & 2• EMT• Law Enforcement• Machine Tool Tech. 1 & 2• Medical Office Support 1 & 2• Small Engine 1 & 2• Printing/Graphic Imaging 1 & 2• Welding 1 & 2
ACP – ADVANCE COLLEGE PROJECT
• Dual Credit through IUSB• Get a head – start on college• Save money!• Junior /Senior Year• Plan ahead!• Take Honors / Prerequisites• Official IU Transcript• Easily Transferable Courses Offered:
• ACP Composition – 3 Credits ($75)• ACP Literature – 3 Credits ($75)• ACP Speech – 3 Credits ($75)• ACP Calculus – 5 Credits ( $125)• ACP Business – 3 Credits ($75)• ACP Personal Finance – 3 Credits ($75)• ACP Finite Math – 3 credits ($75)
Career Clusters/ Pathways
• There are 16 National Career Clusters• Indiana has chosen 11 Career Clusters
• Bremen is focusing on 2 Career Clusters• Business and Agriculture
• Agriculture• Arts, AV/Technology and Communication• Education and Training• Hospitality and Human Services• Manufacturing• Transportation
• Architecture and Construction• Business and Marketing• Health Science• Transportation • Public Safety
Definition of Career Cluster
• A way of organizing groups of closely related careers as identified by industry and education leaders and other stakeholders
• Career Clusters identify a common core of knowledge and skills, both academic and technical, for a broad set of careers
Career Pathways
• Pathways – A sequence of high school and college courses that leads to a college degree or career certification
http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/career-education/indiana-college-career-pathways
21st Century ScholarsWhat is it anyway?
The Twenty-first Century Scholars Program began in 1990 as Indiana's way of raising the educational
aspirations of low and moderate-income families. The program aims to ensure that all Indiana families
can afford a college education for their children.When to apply? NOW
Deadline: June 20, 2013More information at:
http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2381.htmYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE!!!
Step 5: Practice for College and Your Future
Everything you are doing now in high school prepares you for college and your future.
Everything Matters
• Academic Record – Transcripts, Behavior• Extracurricular Activities – Academic
Resume`• College Entrance Exams –
Explore/Plan/Act, PSAT/SAT
End of Course Assessment (ECA)
You MUST pass the Algebra I and English 10
ECA to earn a high school diploma
CONTACT INFO
Middle School
• Sarah LeCount• Professional School Counselor• [email protected]• 574-546-3554 ext. 2214
High School
• Melissa Manges• Professional School Counselor• [email protected]• 574-546-3511 ext 3355
• Teresa King• Professional School Counselor• [email protected] • 574-546-3511 ext. 3356
We are looking forward to having the
CLASS OF 2017 join
BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL!
