Academic Planning Night at Barron Collier High School
Barron Collier High School conducted an Academic Planning Night for freshmen and sophomores, addressing topics such as course selection, graduation requirements, personal/social concerns, career planning, and attendance policies. The event featured key figures from the school administration and counseling department. Important information on absences and procedures for staying on track with missed assignments was also highlighted. Graduation requirements at BCHS cover English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine/Practical/Performing Arts, HOPE, and Electives, including world language requirements.
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FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE ACADEMIC PLANNING NIGHT Barron Collier High School Tuesday, September 16, 2015
BCHS Administration BCHS Administration Mr. Jose Hernandez Mr. Jose Hernandez Principal Principal Mr. Geronimo Mulholland Mr. Geronimo Mulholland Asst. Principal for Curriculum & Instruction Asst. Principal for Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Michael Richardson Mr. Michael Richardson Asst. Principal for Attendance & Discipline Asst. Principal for Attendance & Discipline Mrs. Theresa Gersbach Mrs. Theresa Gersbach Asst. Principal for Attendance & Discipline Asst. Principal for Attendance & Discipline Mr. Ken Andiorio Mr. Ken Andiorio Activities Coordinator Activities Coordinator
Counseling Department Counseling Department Melissa Hunter Department Chair, A-C, ESE Amanda Edson D-J, ELL Eric Diegel K-Q, Dual Enrollment Terry Kalten R-Z, Scholarships
School Counselors assist with: School Counselors assist with: Course selection and schedules Monitoring Graduation Requirements Personal/social concerns Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences Career planning for post-secondary education, military or the work force College and Scholarship information
ATTENDANCE POLICY THREE TYPES OF ABSENCES EXCUSED ABSENCES EXCUSED ABSENCES Pre-arranged religious holidays, funerals, verified medical and legal appointments, and all school related activities, including ISS. VALIDATED ABSENCES VALIDATED ABSENCES Brief illness, appointments, & family business. A phone call or note is required to be validated. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES UNEXCUSED ABSENCES No note or phone call from parent/guardian, cutting class, tardiness of more than 10 minutes to class, and OSS. Due process requires that an appeal may be filed due to loss of credit because of absences.
ABSENCES ABSENCES WHEN A STUDENT IS ABSENT, IT IS WHEN A STUDENT IS ABSENT, IT IS BEST PRACTICE TO CHECK ANGEL TO BEST PRACTICE TO CHECK ANGEL TO GET THE ASSIGNMENTS MISSED. GET THE ASSIGNMENTS MISSED. MOST TEACHERS ARE USING THE MOST TEACHERS ARE USING THE ANGEL ANGEL SYSTEM TO GIVE STUDENTS SYSTEM TO GIVE STUDENTS ASSIGNMENTS AND WORKSHEETS. ASSIGNMENTS AND WORKSHEETS.
Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements English Math (must include Algebra 1 and Geometry, or equivalent) Science: Biology +2 (with labs) Social Studies (WH, AH, Econ*/Gov) *Economics must include Financial Lit. Fine/Practical/ or Perform. Arts HOPE Electives (World Language required for SUS Admission) Total Credits: *one online course Cumulative un-weighted 2.0 GPA 4 cr 4 cr 3 cr 3 cr 1 cr 1 cr 8 cr 24
Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements 2014-2015 Cohort (Sophomores) & 2015-2016 Cohort (Freshmen) Pass Grade 10 ELA Assessment Pass Grade 10 ELA Assessment Pass Algebra 1 EOC (Level 3) (30% of final Pass Algebra 1 EOC (Level 3) (30% of final grade) grade) Must take Geometry and Biology EOC (30% of Must take Geometry and Biology EOC (30% of final final grade) grade) Must take US History EOC (30% of final grade) Must take US History EOC (30% of final grade) Complete at least one on Complete at least one on- -line course line course
Calculation of GPAs State un-weighted for graduation (cumulative) County weighted for class ranking (cumulative) Recalculated for some Universities and Bright Futures (academic core) Report Cards - are handed out in school with the exception of the final one in June, which is mailed home. (Please make sure we have the correct address in our computer)
GPA IS DETERMINED ONLY AFTER GPA IS DETERMINED ONLY AFTER THE COURSE IS COMPLETED. THE COURSE IS COMPLETED. 1/2 CREDIT (JAN) 1/2 CREDIT (JAN) 1/2 CREDIT (JUNE) 1/2 CREDIT (JUNE) GPA IS NOT CALCULATED AFTER GPA IS NOT CALCULATED AFTER EACH QUARTER GRADE. EACH QUARTER GRADE.
Semester Grade Calculati Semester Grade Calculation Semester grades are calculated using the points shown in the table below. Gr=Quality Pts Quarter (2x) + Exam(1x) = Semester A=4 8 B= 3 6 C= 2 4 D= 1 2 F= 0 0 Example- Q1 Q2 Exam = Semester grade C C D = C 4 pts 4 pts 1 pt = 9 pts 4 3 2 1 0 18-20 13-17 8-12 5-7 0-4
Full Year Course Calculations Full Year Course Calculations CCPS will combine two semesters to earn a passing grade only if one of the final grades for a semester is an F. A. If one of the final grades for a semester is F, the total quality points earned for the year must be at least ten (10) to earn a passing grade for the year. B. At least one quality point must be earned in each semester. C. If one of the final grades for the semester is F and the two semesters are combined, the following scale will be used to determine the final grade for the course: Letter Grade A B C D F Points 35-40 25-34 15-24 10-14 0-9
Weighted Calculations Weighted Calculations Honors & Pre-AICE Add .02 points to each semester with grade of C or better Ex. Pre-AICE English Grade A (one credit) = 4.04 Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment/AICE Add .04 points to each semester with grade of C or better Ex. AICE Biology Grade A (one credit) = 4.08 Note: The value of the letter grade does not change
Grade Classification Grade Classification Zero Grade Progression For the first three years a student is in high school, the student will advance from one grade level designation to the next based upon completion of a school year of attendance. To be classified a senior, a student must accumulate a minimum of 17 credits and have an un-weighted GPA of 1.9
MIDTERMS EXAMS DECEMBER MIDTERMS EXAMS DECEMBER 2015 FINAL EXAMS JUNE 2016 FINAL EXAMS JUNE 2016 2015 If your student must miss a mid-term or final you must schedule make-up No exams administered early Grade of F entered until exam is made up
Schedule Selections Schedule Selections We begin scheduling in February, 2016 Please select courses carefully during spring scheduling. Due to the Classroom Size Reduction Amendment, we do not have the flexibility in the schedule we once had and cannot overload classes to accommodate schedule change requests. Be very cautious with Parent Overrides and AP Contracts- students will NOT be dropped from these courses.
Academic Concerns Academic Concerns What to do if student is having academic difficulties Check your student s grades on-line: Quick Link at BCH website Username: 6 digit student number Password: Birth month and day (June 7 = 0607 ) Keep up with grades so there are no surprises at the end of a grading period when it is too late Parent/Student should contact the teacher (email) www.collierschools.com/bch Click Faculty for email addresses Arrange tutoring with the teacher Tutoring after school by NHS members Arrange Private Tutoring which may require payment
Planning for the Future Planning for the Future Rigor of Schedule PSAT/College Admissions Tests All Sophomores & some Juniors take the PSAT on Oct.14th All students that plan to attend college should take the SAT I and/or the ACT in the Spring of their Junior year ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery open to 10th, 11th, and 12th graders on Oct. 27th. Sign up in Guidance Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement and AICE Laureate Diploma & AICE Diploma
Dual Enrollment Dual Enrollment Accelerated program option College-level Instruction Grade earned is part of permanent college transcript Students must meet eligibility requirements (required GPA/entrance test scores) Preliminary DE meeting will be held in January for interested sophomores
Advanced Placement at BC Each year approximately 20 AP courses are offered College Board curriculum and training for instructors Required AP testing takes place in May for all courses Passing AP exams with a 3 or better (1- 5 scale) secures college credit (assignment of credit varies by university)
Advanced International Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Certificate of Education (AICE) AICE Diploma Candidates may Earn Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars Award Regardless of SAT or ACT scores 100 hours of community service required Accrue up to 45 college credits while in HS
Advanced International Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Certificate of Education (AICE) AICE Diploma Candidates must Take at least seven AICE courses and examinations, including at least one exam from each of three subject groups: Group A: Mathematics & Science Group B: Languages Group C: Arts & Humanities
Advanced Studies Laureate Advanced Studies Laureate Diploma Diploma Complete six or more Advanced Placement (AP) courses and/or Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) AS level* courses covering at least three areas Mathematics and Science, Languages, and Arts and Humanities with a cumulative AP or AICE test average of 3.0/E or better on six of the exams.
Advanced Studies Laureate Advanced Studies Laureate Certificate Certificate Complete five or more Advanced Placement (AP) courses and/or Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) AS level* courses covering at least two areas Mathematics and Science, Languages, and Arts and Humanities with a cumulative AP or AICE test average of 3.0/E or better on five of the exams.
Advanced Studies Laureate Candidate must also Maintain an un-weighted, cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above for all courses applied to graduation. Meet designated graduation requirements. Accrue a minimum of 100 hours of documented community service. Present a 4,000-6,000 word Laureate essay in the junior or senior year to a community panel. Participate in at least two school-based demonstrations of excellence per year upon application for the diploma or certificate.
Community Service Community Service Not required for graduation Most scholarships and many colleges will ask for or require community service Must obtain approval from your guidance counselor WITH PRE-APPROVAL FORM Can not be affiliated with relatives of the student Forms available on the BCH website or in the Counseling office 100 hours needed for Florida Academic Scholars
Bright Futures Scholarship Bright Futures Scholarship www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org Academic GPA / SAT or ACT scores / community service And World Languages o Academic Scholars o Florida Medallion Scholars o Gold Seal Vocational Scholars(not a university scholarship) Gold Seal Programs at BCH: 3 course minimum in 1 program with 3.5 GPA in program Digital Design Drafting Engineering Marketing Accounting
Diploma Designations Scholar Designation Algebra 2 (Must pass EOC), Pass Geometry EOC, Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous math course Biology (Must pass EOC), Earn credit in chemistry or physics, Earn 1 credit in an equally rigorous science course (to chem or physics) US History (Must pass the EOC) Earn 2 credits in a world language Earn at least 1 credit in AP, IB, AICE, or a Dual Enrollment course *Student is exempt from Biology/US History EOC if they pass the AP, IB, or AICE Assessment with minimum score to earn college credit Merit Designation Meet the standard high school diploma requirements Attain one or more industry certifications
Barron Collier Expectations Be responsible Come prepared Have self-control Show respect
