• Ms. Bernard A - F
• Ms. Wilson G - N
• Mr. Rodriguez O - S
• Mrs. Romero
T - Z Students with
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Graduation Requirements (22 Credits)
• 4 credits Language Arts
• 4 credits Math (Alg 1-2, Geo 1-2, Alg 3-4, 4th yr math)
• 3 credits Lab Science (Bio & choice of 2 others)
• 1 credit Health/Physical Education
• 1 credit World History
• 1 credit America/Arizona History
• .5 credit American/Arizona Government
• .5 credit Economics (or 2 credits of Marketing)
• 1 credit Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education
• 6 credits Electives
Grade Point Average vs. Ranking GPA
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Cumulative Unweighted GPA• All classes without giving honors credit.
This is what academic scholarships are based on!)
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Cumulative Weighted GPA• ALL classes averaged giving honors credit
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Ranking GPA- based off 15 core classes (30 semester)• 4 ELA
• 4 Math
• 4 Science *
• 3 Social Studies
*If you are looking to improve your rank, you will need to take a science class during senior year.
Post -Secondary Options
4- Year University - Earn a Bachelor’s Degree
Community College - Earn an Associates or Certification Technical School - Earn a certification
Military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard
Apprenticeship - On the job training for a trade/skill
Employment- no college/career training
PSAT/ SAT / ACT /ASVAB
The PSAT is offered by CollegeBoard as part of the National Merit Scholarship Qualification process. The PSAT will be offered for Juniors on Tuesday, January 26th. Registration will be open on November 30th and space is limited. More information will be shared closer to
November 30th.
*Results will be available in about 6 weeks. Students are encouraged to review their
results and use their PSAT test booklet to review for the SAT Exam to be taken Senior year.
SAT Exams can be scheduled through CollegeBoard.
The ACT Exam will be provided (for free) to all Juniors on Tuesday, March 30th. You will want to make sure you are in school on this day to take advantage of this opportunity.
ASVAB is usually offered each Fall for Juniors and Seniors but is currently being postponed.
If you are interested in taking it, please contact your military recruiter.
Junior Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE WU90b6VcSJXzLNRgcHElXUITmXryKHOi2KeBnZbZ xGqHtw/viewform
Subject Course Title
English Language Arts ELA7-8 or ENG101/102, AP, IB Math College Math, College Algebra, Prob &
Stats, Pre-Calculus H, Calculus AB/BC Science
Not required for students who already have 3 credits but does help to increase
Class Rank.
Social Studies
Government & Econ
IB 20th Century World History IB History of the Americas/TOK Elective Must have at least 1 elective Elective
Alternates (2)
**All Seniors must take 4 classes and require own transportation to or from school for Late Arrival or Early Release.
Typical Senior Schedule
IB Senior Schedule
IB English Language Arts 7-8 IB History of the Americas/Theory of
Knowledge
IB 20th Century World History
Pre-Calculus H, AP Calculus AB or BC IB Biology or Chemistry Year 2
IB French or Spanish 7-8
DUAL Enrollment vs
Advanced Placement (AP)
Cost: $100 per test taken
College Credit
● Score a 3, 4, or 5 to earn credit
● Dependent on subject/school
● Credit transfers throughout nation and internationally
● Check school for credit policy
Academic Requirement:
● Must earn A’s or B’s in previous honors level class, A’s in regular classes with teacher recommendation, and/or A’s or B’s in previous AP courses
● Summer reading/activity
● Follow true college curricula
Represents the rigor and expectation of university curricula
Cost: $85 per credit per semester
Plus $15 registration fee College credit
● In-state transfers
Check on intended major
● Out-of-state varies between schools Academic Requirement:
● Perform within acceptable range on Accuplacer tests at any Community College
● Pay up front and follow college attendance guidelines
Represents the rigor of the community college curricula
DUAL Enrollment vs
Advanced Placement (AP)
www.aztransfer.com
BGHS Courses offered for Advanced Placement:
AP Calculus AB/BC AP English Language (Jr. English)
AP English Literature (Sr. English) AP United States History
Sr. English - ENG 101 and ENG 102 English Elective- COM100 (Semester) Jr. DUAL Block - ENH 110
HIS 103 and HIS 104 Law - AJS101 – Intro to Law Enforcement
Math - MAT 151 -College Alg. (Semester Course) MAT187* -Pre-Calc H
MAT221* - Calculus AB
MAT231* - Calculus BC
*Denotes an Honors Course
Interested in Early College?
● Attend weekly college classes during the summer and throughout the school year.
● Experience life in college now, and discover if college is right for you.
● Earn college credits by the time you graduate high school and finish college faster.
Early College Information Session - October 28th Use the QR Code to sign up now
Click Here for find out about the Early College Programs
https://www.paradisevalley.edu/students/early-college-programs
West-MEC
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West-MEC courses are offered at various locations throughout Maricopa County. Students apply using the West-MEC application and travel form found on the DVUSD.org website under CTE programs. Students must be accepted to participate.●
Students attend their home school half day and travel to the program location for the rest of the day.●
Students MUST provide their own transportation.● Applications opened in October. Deadline to turn in apps is in January .
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Here is a quick video on how to register through PowerSchool:
eCourse Request Tutorial on Vimeo
Log into Power S chool
Click on Class Registration
Don’t forget to Click SUBMIT
COUNSELING
