Boulder Creek High School Registration Guide - Graduation Requirements and Course Options
Explore Boulder Creek High School's graduation credits, requirements, and course offerings for the 2014-2015 academic year. Learn about the necessary credits to graduate, options for Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Electives. Understand the difference between Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses and get insights into the World History curriculum. Discover how to make changes to your selected classes before finalizing registration.
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Boulder Creek High School Registration 2014-2015 1
Graduation Credits All students need 22 Credits to Graduate Students earn 0 .5 credit for each passed class each semester (1 credit per year per class): English Lang. Arts 1 = .5 cr English Lang. Arts 2 = .5 cr 2
Graduation Requirements HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 4 cr English Language Arts 4 cr Math 3 cr Science 3 cr Soc Studies 1 cr Fine Arts 2 cr World Language 5 cr Electives 4 cr English Language Arts 4 cr Math 3 cr Science 3 cr Soc.Studies 1 cr Fine Arts or CTE 1 cr PE/Health 6 cr electives TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE? 22 3
Language Arts Language Arts 3-4 Lang Arts 3-4 Honors Math Geometry 1-2 Geometry 1-2 Honors Algebra 3-4 Honors Science Chemistry (honors) Chemistry Earth Science Social Studies World History World History Honors AP World History Elective 1 Elective 2 Two Alternates 10th Grade Schedule
Advanced Placement (AP) vs Honors What s right for me? AP College level course College level reading and writing is required Must pass AP exam to receive college credit for the course A teacher signature is recommended to enroll in this course Honors Honors classes prepare you for AP classes your junior year A teacher signature is recommended to enroll in this course
World History World History Honors Advanced Placement World History B or higher in ELA Honors Students with a C in ELA Honors can be considered if Lexile is 1050 or higher Expect 45 minutes of homework 2-3 nights a week One essay will be assigned B or higher in ELA Honors A in ELA (lexile 1100 or higher) Strong work ethic Expect 1 -1.5 hours of homework a night Summer work is required You will read 1-2 chapters a week Three different types of essays will be assigned This is a requirement for graduation
What if I change my mind about a class I choose today? You will receive a print out of your class choices in a few weeks At that time you will be able to receive teacher signatures and change elective choices
Schedule Changes will be approved if It is a computer error You are missing a class required for graduation Health concerns You have taken a class over the summer
I want to change an elective! Make all elective changes this January between the 16th and 30th when we are doing course request changes. Remember students do at times get placed in their alternates so DO NOT choose a class you are unsure of!!!
Time to decide on classes for your sophomore year! Look over your course request form Write your first and last name and Student ID # on the top of your form Please print legibly and indicate your choices clearly. Your ELA and Math selections are pre-determined We will go over science, social studies, and elective options.
I am unsure about an elective what do I do? The course planning guide is online. Visit the BCHS counseling website or dvusd.org
OYOUR COUNSELOR IS HERE TO HELP see your counselor! Students with last names A-C Mrs. Gerressen Students with last names D-I Mrs. Lonetti Students with last names J-N Mrs. Southmayd Students with last names O-S Mrs. Fricker Students with last names T-Z Mrs. Palermo College and career specialist Mrs. Romero
