Boonville R-I High SchoolSophomore Enrollment

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Graduation Requirements To graduate from BHS students must earn 24 credits. The following is

required: Communication Arts 4 units Social Studies 3 units Mathematics 3 units Science 3 units Fine Arts 1 unit Practical Arts 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Health ½ unit Personal Finance ½ unit Electives 7 units

Total 24 units

Graduation Honors The Cum Laude System was adopted to encourage

students to pursue a strong academic program. This program exceeds the minimum standards outlined for graduation. Classes must be from the academic core. Students who complete this program of study, along with maintaining the specified grade point average, will receive a high school diploma awarded: Cum Laude - 3.5000-3.7499 GPA Magna Cum Laude - 3.7500-3.9999 GPA Summa Cum Laude - 4.0000 or above GPA

Graduation Honors Communication Arts (CA I and higher) 4 units Social Studies (Am. History, Civics) 3 units Mathematics (Algebra I and higher)* 3 units Science (Physical Science and higher)** 3 units Core Electives*** 3 units Fine Arts 1 unit Practical Arts 1 unit Physical Education 1 unit Health ½ unit Personal Finance ½ unit Electives 4 units

Total 24 units*Algebra I taken in 8th grade can fulfill 1 math credit. Algebra IA and IB will equal one unit of Math credit to fulfill honors requirement, but will count as 2 units of credit toward graduation.**Elemental Physical Science and Elemental Biology will equal one unit of Physical Science credit to fulfill honors requirement, but will count as 2 units of credit toward graduation.***Core Electives can be earned from CA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and foreign language.

Embedded credit will not count toward graduation honors.

Sophomore Course Selections Placement in CORE course is dependent on teacher recommendation.

Requirements Courses (All 1 unit unless otherwise listed)

Communication Arts Communication Arts Skills, Communication Arts I, Communication Arts II

Mathematics Algebra IB, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

Science Elemental Biology, Biology

Social Studies World Geography, World History

Electives

-Students who choose a

semester class must

make sure they take a

first and second

semester class.

Practical Arts (1 unit required)

Accounting I – 1 unit Web Design – 1 unit

Desktop Publishing – 1 unit Keyboarding – ½ unit

Economics – ½ unit, 1st or 2nd semester

Computer Applications – ½ unit, 1st or 2nd semester

Personal Finance – ½ unit, 1st or 2nd semester (required for graduation)

Life Skills – ½ or 1 unit

Foods I – ½ unit 1st semester Foods II – ½ unit, 2 nd semester

Housing and Interior Design – ½ unit, 2nd semester Family Relations – ½ unit, 1st sem

Intro. to Health Sciences – ½ unit

Consumer Car Care – ½ unit

Agriculture Science I or II – 1 unit

Woodworking Technology – 1 unit

Advanced Woodworking & Construction Tech – 1 unit

Sophomore Course Selections (cont.)

Requirements Courses (All 1 unit unless otherwise listed)

Electives

-Students who choose a

semester class must

make sure they take a

first and second

semester class.

Fine Arts (1 unit required)

Art I or II – 1 unit

Band – 1 unit

Music of the 20th Century – 1 unit

Pirate Singers - ½ or 1 unit, must audition

Chamber Choir – 1 unit, must audition

Drama – 1 unit

Electives

Personal Health – ½ unit, 1st or 2nd semester (required for graduation)

Advanced Boys PE- ½ or 1 unit

Advanced Girls PE- ½ or 1 unit

Lifetime Sports – ½ or 1 unit

Spanish I or II – 1 unit

Newspaper Publication – 1 unit

Yearbook Publication – 1 unit

Study Hall – no credit

Library Aide - ½ or 1 unit

2013-14 BTEC Courses Offered Agriculture Auto Collision Repair Auto Technology Health Sciences Woodworking and Construction Computer Networking and Information

TechnologyCourses will be offered only if adequate enrollment numbers exist.

Enrollment Process Between now and February 22nd, you need to:

Review your transcript. Choose and discuss courses you would like to

take with your parents and teachers. Fill out your enrollment sheets. Your teachers will sign off on your courses for

next year on February 20th and 21st. Review your Personal Plan of Study and make

any needed changes. Refer to the Program of Study templates in the back of the Course Registration Handbook to assist you.

Enrollment FormUnit of Credit Course Selection Teacher Approval

Communication Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

ElectiveList 2 if the course is a semester course. Make sure you indicate first or second semester.

ElectiveList 2 if the course is a semester course. Make sure you indicate first or second semester.

ElectiveList 2 if the course is a semester course. Make sure you indicate first or second semester.

Alternate Courses Choose two alternate courses in case the courses you have chosen will not fit into your schedule.

Unit of Credit Course Selection

Alternate Course

Alternate Course

Alternate courses may be semester courses or yearlong. If the course is a semester class, please list the semester for which it meets.

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Program of Study

Personal Plan of Study

Personal Plan of Study

MSHSAA and BHS Eligibility A student must pass 3 units of credit in order to

be eligible to participate in or attend extra curricular activities (sports, dances, clubs, prom, etc).

Credit is awarded on the semester concept. Each class is equal to ½ credit.

Do the Math: ½ credit x 6 classes = 3 units

You must pass 6 classes!

A+ Program The A+ program is designed to provide tuition for students to

attend any community college in the state of Missouri. To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements: Attend an A+ school for 3 consecutive years. Graduate with a 2.5 non-weighted accum. GPA. Have an attendance rate of 95% for the four years. Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring in a school sponsored activity

(12.5 hours can be job shadowing). Maintain a record of good citizenship, and avoid the use of drugs and

alcohol. Achieve a score of Proficient or Advanced on the Algebra I EOC test. 2 of 3 units of math must be Algebra I and higher. 2 or 3 units of science must be Physical Science and higher. EPS and

EB will count as one unit of credit toward the A+ science requirement.

Enrollment Reminders Students may only enroll in 1 PE class per semester. Students may only enroll in 1 Study Hall or Aide position per

semester. Students wishing to be an Aide must have that teacher sign the

registration form. Students who need to take Credit Recovery need to sign-up for

Study Hall and write Credit Recovery – Subject on the registration form.

ALL classes (except Study Hall) must be signed off by a teacher. Students must be enrolled as full-time students.