Big Walnut High School 8th Grade NightWelcome Parents and Students!

WELCOME!!!

Jeff Jones—PrincipalSarah Wytzka—Assistant PrincipalBridgette Firstenberger—Assistant

Principal

SCHOOL COUNSELORS:Stephanie Ruark– Last Names A-G

Jeanne Collett– Last Names H-PTammi Jordan– Last Names Q-Z

• BWHS Website www.bwls.net– Connect with Eagle-i – All-call messages - transcripts are online– Remind101* - text reminders– Twitter/Instagram/Facebook

• Staff Email (best way to make appointments)• Phone conferences• 1:1 appointments• Quarterly Parent/Teacher conferences

Get Connected with BWHS!

Get Connected with BWHS!

REMIND101Sign up for text reminders from the BWHS School Counseling Department for the latest information regarding the Class of 2019!

Text to: 81010with the message of: @9f3de

Graduation Requirements

• 4 credits of English• 4 credits of Math including Algebra II• 3 credits of Science• 3 credits of Social Studies including Government• 1 credit of Fine Arts• .5 credits of Physical Education• .5 credits of Financial Literacy• 20 credits minimum• State tests (18pts) or “remediation-free” ACT

Graduation Requirements

All students take end-of-course exams:– Algebra I and Geometry– Biology– American History and Government– English 9 and English 10

Students taking AP or College Credit Plus courses in Biology, Amer. History or Government may take

assessments aligned to those courses in lieu of end of course exams

Graduation Requirements

Please stop in the Cafeteria during one of your “free periods” tonight for more information to

ask questions regarding the graduation requirements for Class of 2019!

Choosing the Right Courses!• Freshman Year begins your student’s permanent

record - Your transcript!– Algebra 1, Geometry, Spanish– May opt out of receiving credit for MS courses

• Keep a competitive schedule all 4 years!

• Academic Honors (cumulative GPA)

• Athletic Eligibility - must be passing 5 courses!

Choosing the Right Courses!Check out the “2015-16 BWHS Course Handbook”!

• All previous information• All courses offered at BWHS

– Descriptions– Prerequisites– Course Requirements

www.bwls.net– Go to BWHS website– Click on “School Counseling” tab

Pre-Registering for CoursesWhat has happened so far?1. Students grades 9-11 have already pre-

registered - CLOSED COURSES2. 8th grade teachers input recommendations

based on student’s performance and work habits in current courses

3. Students attended an Elective Fair last Monday4. “2015-16 Courses for Freshmen” packets and

the “BWHS 2015-16 Course Handbook” were emailed to families and given to students today

Pre-Registering for CoursesWhat happens now?1. Look at “List of Recommended Courses”

- Required courses for Freshmen...1. Discuss course options with BWHS teachers

(“Orientation Schedule”)2. Contact your student’s current 8th grade

teachers for questions about any concerns3. Turn in “Course Pre-Registration Form” tonight

(or by this Wednesday to the Middle School Main Office)

2015-16 Course Scheduling

“Frequently Asked Questions”• Course Recommendations• “Course Request Appeal Form”• “PE Waiver”• Summer School Courses• Changing Course Requests• Schedule Change Policy at BWHS• High School Courses Taken in Middle

School

Scheduling Timeline

Wednesday, February 25th –Turn in “Pre-Registration Forms”, “PE Waivers”, “Course Request Appeals” to Middle School Office

Friday, February 27th –School Counselors will be at BWMS to help students finish course selections

March 19 - Parent Teacher Conferences @BWMS• School Counselors available

Scheduling Timeline (cont.)

March 20th - Last day for course request changes

Early May - Students receive official schedule

May 27th - Last day for schedule changes

August 1 - Deadline for summer school transcripts

Questions or Concerns?

• School Counselors and Administrators will be available in the cafeteria during the elective periods and at the end of the program

• Please feel free to contact us anytime during this process. (Email is prefered)

Stephanie Ruark (A-G): stephanieruark@bwls.netJeanne Collett (H-P): jeannecollett@bwls.netTammi Jordan (Q-Z): tammijordan@bwls.net