WELCOMEWELCOME

Incoming 9Incoming 9th th

graders!graders!

Class of 2019Class of 2019

BGHS Freshman Program Team based supports Focus on grades, attendance, and behaviorOur mission: College and Career Ready Encourage student involvement William.king@bgreen.kyschools.us

PRINCIPALS

Mr. King, Freshman Principal

Mrs. Shive, Assistant Principal Mr. Livers, Assistant Principal

Mr. Fields, Principal

COUNSELORS & CCR COACH

Ms. Rowan Mrs. Lawson

Mrs. Krisher Ms. Swiney Mrs. O’Rourke

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

ClearinghouseCareer Pathway—A series of courses that lead a student to

being ready for a specific career. Kind of like a college major.

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 ScienceFoundations in Personal Finance

*Individual circumstances discussed with counselor

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

World Languages two classes from same language 2 credits

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

Grade Point AverageClass Rank

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

Go to www.kheaa.com for more informationAwarded 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

Required Classes For Your FRESHMAN YEAR

English I

Math

Science

Social Studies

Health & P.E.

Possible Electives for 9th grade WORLD LANGUAGES Spanish I Spanish II Spanish II-Accelerated French I German I Mandarin Chinese

  ART Basic Design & Drawing Advanced Studio (Portfolio

Required)

MUSIC Band Strings Orchestra Intermediate Mixed Choir

Possible Electives for 9th gradeCAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Auto Maint & Light Repair A / LabPrerequisite for Automotive Pathway

 Business Principles & AppsPrerequisite for Management PathwayPrerequisite for Marketing Pathway Prerequisite for Entrepreneurship Pathway

Digital LiteracyPrerequisite for Accounting PathwayPrerequisite for Multimedia PathwayPrerequisite for Computer Science Pathway

Intro to Construction Carpentry1.0Prerequisite for Carpentry Pathway

Possible Electives for 9th gradeCAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Child / Human Development IPrerequisite for Early Childhood Dev Pathway

Life SkillsPrerequisite for Fashion and interior design PathwayPrerequisite for Culinary Arts PathwayPrerequisite for Consumer & Family Management Pathway

Principles of Health SciencePrerequisite for Allied HealthPrerequisite for Pre-Nursing PathwayPrerequisite for Pharmacy Tech Pathway

MILITARYJROTC IJROTC / Health /Physical EdBoth Classes are prerequisites for the ROTC Pathway

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)

(Geometry)Math Math Math

Math Elec.Required

4th Science Science Science

5th Health/ P.E.

6th Spanish ISpanish II or

Another Language

World Languages

A Glance at what will happen on March 18 &

March 20Meet with one of the high school counselors

and register for your 9th grade classesAttend information sessions and tour the

buildingPrior to the meeting/registration, you and

your parent/guardian should have registered for your classes on line

Questions

Ms. Rowan, jeanette.rowan@bgreen.kyschools.usMrs. Lawson, laura.lawson@bgreen.kyschools.usMs. Swiney, karen.swiney@bgreen.kyschools.usMrs. Krisher, leah.krisher@bgreen.kyschools.us

270-746-2300