WELCOME

Incoming 9th graders!

Class of 2018

PRINCIPALS Mr. King, Freshman Principal

Mrs. Shive, Assistant Principal

Mr. Livers, Assistant Principal

Mr. Fields, Principal

COUNSELORSMs. Rowan, Department HeadMrs. LawsonMrs. KrisherMs. 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 knowCredit---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)PrerequisiteWhat is required before you can take a classTranscript---A students academic record. Core CoursesAcademic courses recognized by the NCAA ClearinghouseNoWe will not, and you will not

Math Requirement

All students are required to take a math course every year of high school.

This can include: Pre-Algebra Algebra I Accelerated Algebra IGeometry Accelerated Geometry Geometry Pre-APAlgebra IIAccelerated Algebra II Algebra II Pre-APAlgebra IIIPre-Calculus Pre-Calculus Pre-AP AP CalculusAP Statistics Math 116-WKU AP Computer ScienceFoundations in Personal Finance

Diploma Choices

Merit Diploma22 credits minimum required

Comprehensive Diploma24 credits minimum required

Merit DiplomaEnglishEnglish I, II, III, IV4 credits

ScienceAny three science classes3 credits to include: life science, physical science, and earth/space science.

MathAlg. I, Geometry, Alg. II3 credits

Social StudiesWorld Civ., U. S. History, 3 credits Political Science

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

HumanitiesHistory of Performing/Visual ArtEmbedded

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

Comprehensive DiplomaEnglishEnglish I, II, III, IV4 credits

ScienceBiology, Chemistry, Physics3 credits Anatomy/Physiology or higherMathAlg. I, Geometry, Alg. II3 credits

Social StudiesWorld Civ., U. S. History, 3 credits Political Science

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

HumanitiesHistory of Performing/Visual Art Embedded

World Languagestwo classes from same language2 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, IV4 creditsMathAlg. I, Geometry, Alg. II3 creditsScienceCredits to include life 3 creditsscience, physical science, and earth/space science (at least one lab course).Social StudiesFrom U. S. History, 3 credits Economics, Government, World Geography, and World Civilization. Health / P.E. Health, P.E. 1 creditHistory and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts 1 creditWorld Languagesor demonstrate competency 2 creditsElectives 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 RankA 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 / GPA9TH Grade (End of Year on Transcript)

English I863.01.0Algebra I944.01.0Biology823.01.0Spanish I762.01.0Health962.00.5PE I982.00.5World Civ. 954.01.0

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 years GPA and a one time bonus for the ACT score.

GPA AMOUNT GPA AMOUNT 2.50 $125.00 3.30325.00 2.60 150.00 3.40350.00 2.70175.00 3.50375.00 2.75187.50 3.60400.00 2.80200.00 3.70425.00 2.90225.00 3.75437.50 3.00250.00 3.80450.00 3.10275.00 3.90475.00 3.20300.00 4.00500.00 3.25312.50

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

Student AthleteEnglish4 yearsMath3 yearsAlgebra I or higher levelSocial Studies2 yearsWorld CivilizationU.S. HistoryScience2 yearsBiology w/ labChemistryElectives 4 yearsAdditional Courses from above or Foreign Language or Computer Science

Minimum core-course GPA of 2.30 requiredTen 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

Required Classes For Your FRESHMAN YEAR

English IEnglish I Pre-AP

Pre-AlgebraAccelerated Algebra I Algebra IAlgebra I -Honors Geometry Geometry Pre-AP Accelerated Geometry

Algebra II Algebra II Pre-AP Accelerated Algebra II

BiologyBiology Pre-AP

World Civilization AP World History

Health & P.E.

Possible Elective Courses for your FRESHMAN YEARJournalism: Beginning ReportingSpeech Communications I & IISpanish I, French I, German I, Arabic IBasic Design & DrawingAdvanced Studio (Acceleration)Band: High SchoolChoral Music: Mixed ChoirInstrumental Music: String Orchestra (only during Excel Period)

Electives ContinuedRelationshipsFashion/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 EconomicsBusiness Principles & ApplicationsComputer & Tech Applications I & IIEntrepreneurshipFinancial LiteracyPrinciples of MarketingSports Entertainment Marketing

Bowling Green High School Curriculum Planner

PeriodGrade 8Grade 9Grade10 Grade 11Grade 120 (Excel)1stEnglish IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV2nd World Civ.U.S. HistoryPolitical Science3rd(Algebra I)(Geometry)MathMathMathMath Elec.Required4thScienceScienceScience5thHealth/ P.E.6thSpanish ISpanish II orAnother LanguageWorld Languages

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

Select Request as Alternate(you need to select an alternate for every elective class YOU enter

8. Select Request as Alternateif you are planning on taking a 7 period dayEXCEL. The excel class cannot be added to the required courses. This will be adjusted on registration day.

1. Go to bgreen.kyschools.usUnder the school tab, select the high school

2. Select the Guidance link and then General information

3. On the left hand side, all the documents can be acquired

A Glance at what will happen on March 5 or March 6*Meet with one of the high school counselors and register for your 9th grade classesAttend information sessions and tour the buildingPrior to the meeting you and your parent/guardian should have registered for your classes on line*St. Josephs students will be here on March 6

QuestionsMs. 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

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