Class of 2024

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• Mrs. Angela Leinbach

– A-G
• Mrs. Sarah Mumm:
– H-O
• Mrs. Levinson
– P-Z

• Mrs. Bray
– Mental Health Counselor

• Administration & counselors work together on behalf of the

students

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 Path to Graduation
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▪ What is a credit?
▪ Minimum of 48 credits for graduation
▪ Required to enroll in 5 per trimester
▪ Earn AT LEAST 12 credits
per year!
• Freshman 12
• Sophomore 24
• Junior 36
• Senior 48
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Path to Graduation
Continued

● How to take SCC classes during BHS

○ Juniors & Seniors
○ Concurrent Enrollment - counts as a HS
credit and college credit
○ Sign up in the counseling office

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BHS Graduation Requirements
English- 8 Science- 6
2 Trimesters English 1 2 Trimesters Physical Science or Physics
2 Trimesters English 2 2 Trimesters Biology
2 Trimesters English 3 2 Trimesters Chemistry or Practical
1 TrimesterEnglish 4 Applications of Science
1 TrimesterSpeech Social Sciences- 6
Mathematics- 6 1 Trimesters Understanding Social
2 Trimesters Algebra I or Equivalent Systems
2 Trimesters Geometry 2 Trimesters World Studies or AP
1 Trimester Freshman Math Topics or Equivalent European History
1 Additional Trimester of Mathematics 2 Trimesters American Studies or AP US History
Transitioning to High School- 1 1 Trimester American Government
1 Trimester Transitioning to High School Health/Physical Education- 5
Additional Requirement -1 4 Trimesters Physical Education
1 Trimester of Financial Literacy 1 Trimester Health
Plus Electives - 16

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Page 9 FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
To Enter University of The University Iowa State
Northern Iowa of Iowa University
English 4 Years
Math 3 Years Minimum
Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2
Science 3 Years 3 Years Minimum
Minimum Must take 2 of the Following:
Any Sciences Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Social 3 Years
Studies
Foreign 2 Years 4 Years Lib Arts 3 Yrs Lib Arts
Language All Majors & Education
2 Yrs College of
2 Yrs College of Engineering
Engineering
No Requirement
Other Majors
Electives 2 Years Specific Elective Courses
Additional Not Required
Courses Any Area
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 Freshman Schedule Example
Period Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

Zero Optional Optional Optional

1 English English 9th PE

2 Math Math Fresh Math Topics

3 Transitioning to High School Science Science

4 SS Understanding Social Elective Elective

Systems

5 Spanish I or Elective Spanish 1 or Elective Elective

6 Music or Elective Music or Elective Music or Elective

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Bell Schedule for Regular Day
Zero Period 6:49-7:50 a.m. 61 mins
First Period 7:55-8:58 a.m. 63 mins
Second Period 9:03-10:06 a.m. 63 mins
Third Period 10:11-11:14 a.m. 63 mins
Fourth Period/lunch 11:14 - 12:59 p.m. 105 mins

Fifth Period 12:59-2:02 p.m. 63 mins

Sixth Period 2:07-3:10 p.m. 63 mins
After School 3:10-3:40 p.m. 30 mins

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4th Period and Lunch
Fourth Period
Wave 1
Lunch 11:14-11:50 a.m. 36 mins
Class 11:50-12:54 p.m. 64 mins

Wave 2
Class 11:19-11:50 a.m. 31 mins
Lunch 11:50-12:24 p.m. 34 mins
Class 12:24-12:54 p.m. 30 mins

Wave 3
Class 11:19-12:24 p.m. 65 mins
Lunch 12:24-12:59 p.m. 35 mins
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Physical Education &
Health
● 9th Grade PE
● More Options 10-12!
○ Sport Specific
○ Wellness Designed
○ Lifeguard Training
Dress and Participate!
Easiest grade you will earn!
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Schedule Changes
● Computer error
● Retake class for a higher grade
● Level change (teacher
recommended)

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 Driver Education
• Must be 14 years old
• Must present a valid permit
• Only offered outside the school day
• Must Have permit 6 months prior to
getting Drivers License
• Summer school classes are also
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 Activities
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• Opportunities to Participate
• Variety of Clubs/Organizations
• Physicals/Insurance
• Good Conduct Policy
• Academic Policy
• Eligibility/Progress Reports

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 SILVER CORD
Info and Opportunities

●Forms are available in the Counseling

Office and on the BHS Counselor Web
●Opportunities are listed in the Counseling

office and on the announcements

●400 Hours total needed

● 50 Hours needed in senior year

● Two scholarships for top two point earners

 Thank you for coming!
Any questions?

Ask us before you leave.or you can call or email us.

(or take a picture of this slide)
• A-G: Mrs. Angela Leinbach
– angela.leinbach@bcsds.org or ext. 1053
• H-O: Mrs. Sarah Mumm
– sarah.mumm@bcsds.org or ext. 1055
• P-Z: Mrs. Levinson
– tamara.levinson@bcsds.org or ext. 1253
• 9th Grade Principal Mr. David Ruehs
– david.ruehs@bcsds.org or ext. 1016
• Building Principal Mr. Dave Keane
– david.keane@bcsds.org or ext. 1001