SENIOR

Brentwood High School

Registration

New Classes 2014-2015

• Great Books

• Film as Literature

• Greek and Roman Mythology (semester)

• Sociology (semester)

• AP Physics 1

• Art 3D II

• Chinese 2 (Honors)

Senior Registration Schedule

Tuesday and Wednesday

•Counselors will be in Homerooms to distribute materials and answer questions.

•Get teacher recommendations.

•Discuss with parents and get signatures.

Thursday and Friday

•Students will return course requests

and enter requests in the computer lab.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

(22 credits)

English 4 Credits

Math 4 Credits

Science 3 Credits

Social Studies 3 Credits

Lifetime Wellness 1 Credit

Foreign Language 2 Credits

Fine Art 1 Credit

Elective Focus 3 Credits

.5 PE/.5 Personal Finance

1 Credit

What is Your Focus?

Humanities and Fine Arts

Math and Science

AP

Information Tech: Web Design

Information Tech: Game Programming

TV & Film

Marketing: Selling & Sales Management

Business: Financial Management & Accounting

Typical Senior Courses

1. English IV2. US Govt/Economics3. Math4. Science5. Elective Focus6. Additional Required Course

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7. Study Hall

Additional Required Courses

Personal Finance/PE

Fine Art

3rd year of Foreign Language

Elective Focus Course

www.wcs.edu/bhsProgram of Studies

Course Levels

• Standard

• Honors

• AP

How do I decide?Teacher RecommendationsStandardized Test Results (PLAN/PSAT/ACT/SAT)

Previous GradesGoals and Motivation

Grading Scale

Grading System Grade Scale:               GPA Calculation:

   Grade    Value        Regular  Honors    APA         97-100              4.0        4.5       5.0A         94 – 96             3.7        4.2       4.7A         91 – 93             3.5        4.0        4.5

     B         87 – 90             3.3        3.8        4.3B         84 – 86             3.0        3.5        4.0B         81 – 83             2.7        3.2        3.7

     C         77 – 80             2.3        2.8        3.3C         72 – 76             2.0        2.5        3.0D         70 – 71             1.0        1.5        1.9

     F           0 – 69              0.0        0.0        0.0

Grading System Grade Scale:               GPA Calculation:

   Grade    Value        Regular  Honors    APA         97-100              4.0        4.5       5.0A         94 – 96             3.7        4.2       4.7A         91 – 93             3.5        4.0        4.5

     B         87 – 90             3.3        3.8        4.3B         84 – 86             3.0        3.5        4.0B         81 – 83             2.7        3.2        3.7

     C         77 – 80             2.3        2.8        3.3C         72 – 76             2.0        2.5        3.0D         70 – 71             1.0        1.5        1.9

     F           0 – 69              0.0        0.0        0.0

Grading Scale

TN UGPA

A 93 -100 4 points

B 85 – 92 3 points

C 75 – 84 2 points

D 70 – 74 1 point

F 0 – 69 0 points

This is the scale used to qualify for HOPE or GAM Scholarship.

• Williamson County Honors Diploma – (Level 3)

Awarded to students who have completed the core curriculum and minimum of 14 credits at the honors or Advanced Placement level, 4 years of science, and a 3.5 or higher.  Credits earned from middle school will be counted as honors classes.

• Brentwood High School Honors Diploma – (Level 4)

Awarded to students who have core requirements as well as the following course requirements:  4 years science and 3 years of a foreign language sequence.  In addition, the student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, a minimum of five advanced placement courses must be taken, and all honor courses must be taken when offered.

DIPLOMASStudents who qualify for an honors diploma, will receive only the highest level achieved.

DIPLOMAS

• Tennessee Diploma with Honors - (Level 1)Students who score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT will graduate with honors. Readiness Benchmark scores are: English 18, Mathematics 22, Reading 21, Science 24

• Tennessee Diploma with Distinction – (Level 2)Students will be recognized as graduating with “distinction” by attaining a B average and completing at least one of the following:

• earn a nationally recognized industry certification • participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools • participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations • be selected as a National Merit Finalist of Semi-Finalist • attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT • attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced placement exams • earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit

Students who qualify for an honors diploma, will receive only the highest level achieved.

Senior Year Goals

• Graduation• HOPE Scholarship• College Admittance• Carefully consider class choices