Ready for BHS???

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Ready for BHS???

• BE PREPARED

Information for your SUCCESS
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COUNSELORS

• Mrs. Rosenberg A-En
• Mrs. Starnes Eo-Led
• Ms. Graves Lee-Q
• Mr. Vigneault R-Z

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Middle School vs. High School

• MS Promotion requirements??
• Enrolled in the required course of study
• 1.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average
• 80 Attendance

• Homework?
• Books/Lockers
• Planners
• Extra Credit?
• Make up work/Late work
• Credits? Credit Recovery

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Burroughs Graduation Requirements

• English 40 credits
• Mathematics (1 yr. of Algebra) 20 credits
• Science 20 credits
• World Geography 5 credits
• Modern World History 10 credits
• US History 10 credits
• American Government 5 credits
• Economics 5 credits
• Fine Arts or Foreign Lang 10 credits
• PE 20 credits
• Health 5 credits
• Electives 80 credits
• 230 credits
• California High School Exit Exam

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College Ready

• Minimum College Admissions Requirements

A 2 yrs History/Social Science B 4 years of
College Prep English C 3 yrs CP Math (must
include Algebra, Geometry, Alg 2) D 2 yrs Lab
Science (must include two of three Biology,
Chemistry, Physics) E 2 yrs same Foreign
Language F 1 yr same Fine Art Art 1/2, Drama
1/2, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir G
1 yr of CP Elective All grades for college
admission requirements MUST be a C or better.
Grades of D or F are not recognized for college
admission.
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Get Involved

• CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS
• ASB, Key Club, Pep Club, Interact Club, Link
  Crew, Dance Troupe/Fencing Club, Chess Club,
  Drama Club, Habitat For Humanity, Friends of
  Rachel, CSF, Cyber Club, Book Club, Robotics
  Club, Geocaching Club

• SPORTS
• Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Volleyball,
  Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball,
  Softball, Track Field, Golf, Swimming

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Get Organized Ask Questions
Dont Let this be YOU!!!
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Link Crew Leaders - Orientation
Monday, August 11th 8am 12pm (TENTATIVE)
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POWERPOINTAvailable for viewing on BHS website

• http//burroughs.ssusdschools.org