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5 Period Day

With the 5 period day there are more opportunities for electives and credit accumulation

Lunch continues to be 25 minutes in length. Lunch is determined by your 4th hour.

The school day will begin at 8:05 and end at 3:05

LUNCH

SCHEDULE

Each school day will have 5 classes. Each class will be 75 minutes in length

CLASS LENGTH

Term Classes: .5 Credits

Semester Classes: 1 Credit

CREDITS

Students can earn 10 Credits in a School Year

CREDIT ACUMULATION

Passing time between classes will be 5 minutes

PASSING TIME

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BHS Daily Schedule
1st Period	8:05 - 9:20
2nd Period	9:25 - 10:40
3rd Period	10:45 - 12:00
4th Period	12:05 - 1:45
4th Period Lunch Schedule
	1st Lunch	12:05 - 12:30
	2nd Lunch	12:30 - 12:55
	3rd Lunch	12:55 - 1:20
	4th Lunch	1:20 - 1:45
5th Period	1:50 - 3:05

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BHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CLASS OF 2029

ENGLISH

social studies

math

science

art / music

phys ed

health

PERSONAL FINANCE

ELECTIVES

4 CREDITS

1 CREDITS

.5 CREDITS

16 CREDITS

35 credits total

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9TH GRADE (CLASS of 2030) 35 CREDITS TO GRADUATE
ARTS	1 CREDIT IN MUSIC, VISUAL, OR MEDIA ARTS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
ENGLISH	ENGLISH 9 A & B (ENG9A and ENG9B) OR PRE-AP 9TH GRADE ENGLISH (EADV9)
MATH	4 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION (TO INCLUDE GEOMETRY, ALGEBRA 2, STATISTICS)
PHYS ED	1 CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
SCIENCE	SCIENCE INVESTIGATION (SCSCI) OR SCIENCE 9 Extra Support (SCASC) 4 science credits for graduation must include: Science Investigation, Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and elective(s)
SOCIAL STUDIES	9TH SOCIAL STUDIES I AND II (SS9S1 & SS9S2)	OR PRE-AP 9TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES (SSPA9)
HEALTH	.5 CREDIT REQUIRED IN 9TH GRADE

Credit Requirements

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Transcripts

Transcripts start in 9th Grade
GPA and Class Rank are important
Grades are final
First thing colleges will request
Employers may request a transcript

Benefits of a strong transcript

Academic awards and scholarships
College acceptance
Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school

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What happens if I don't pass a required course?

THERE ARE OPTIONS

See your school counselor for more information

Summer School

Credit Recovery

AEC

Repeat the Course

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Registration Resources

Curriculum Guide

These resources will be available on the BHS Registration Website

Menu of Classes

Registration Form

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Bemidji Career Academies

WHAT ARE THE CAREER ACADEMIES, AND HOW CAN THEY HELP STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL?

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Cultivating Resources - Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources This career field focuses on the wide variety of careers and opportunities in animal nutrition, animal health & medicine, crop production, meat processing, conservation, equipment development and repair, technology and more. Students can choose to concentrate in the agriculture and energy & natural resources management pathways.

Investing in the Future - Business & Marketing

The Business & Marketing career field offers a wide array

of occupations and opportunities, including positions in

marketing, finance, management, and communications.

Students can choose to concentrate in financial services,

leadership, marketing & sales, management &

entrepreneurship, and digital technology pathways.

Building & Moving - Trade & Industry This career field hosts career opportunities across many industrial trades, including technology, manufacturing, construction, assembling, and transportation. Students may choose to concentrate in automotive, construction, mechatronics, and engineering pathways.

Caring for Communities - Health/Human Services Education The Health/Human Services career field focuses on opportunities in healthcare, medical science, public safety, and education. Students have the opportunity to concentrate in health science, public safety, and leadership pathways.

Creating & Experiencing - Family & Consumer Science This career field encompasses a wide range of pathways focused on consumer services, including culinary arts, cosmetology, lodging & recreation, entertainment, fashion, and more! Students can choose to concentrate in the arts, entertainment, & design, education, and hospitality, events, & tourism pathways.

For more information, check out our website at bhs.isd31.net.

MN Career Fields = Five Career Academies

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Bemidji Career Academies

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Designed for you based upon the industries in our community, it's never too late to join one of our pathways to get out in the community and determine a great fit!

Use your academy requirements to steer your course requests and if you finish, you'll earn a certificate and medallion to show off your hard work. Sign up in the Career Academies box when you fill out your registration form for next year!

Get out there and follow your curiosity! Click below to get started.

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Review the Curriculum Guide
Look at the available electives and their descriptions if a class interests you, go to the registration form and circle the department where you have classes of interest.
Take note of any subjects that immediately grab your attention.

2. Reflect on Your Interests

Think about the hobbies or activities you enjoy in your free time.
Consider topics you’ve always wanted to learn more about but haven’t had the chance to.

Over the coming weeks, focus on identifying your interests for elective classes by exploring different subjects and asking specific questions.

Here's how you can approach this:

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

PERIOD

TERM 1

TERM 2

TERM 3

TERM 4

1

2
3
4
5

FOODS FOR TODAY ELLINGSON 020-2257
PRE-AP SOCIAL 9 HILDENBRAND 020-1112
ACC. ALG 2 SAARI 020-1112
WORD/KEB JOHNSON 020-1216
9 SCI INV. 1 KOESTER 020-1164

ART 1 COLOR STEWART 020-2254	FRENCH 1 DECHAINE 020-2226	FRENCH 1 DECHAINE 020-2226
PRE-AP SOCIAL 9 HILDENBRAND 020-1112	ACC. GEOMETRY KNUDSON 020-1115	ACC. GEOMETRY KNUDSON 020-1115
ACC. ALG 2 SAARI 020-1112	PRE-AP ENG 9 KEMP 020-2204	PRE-AP ENG 9 KEMP 020-2204
FIRST AID/CPR TOWARD 020-2149	LIFETIME FIT JUSTICE 020	RACQUET/TARG STRAND 020
AUTO TECH OLSON 020-5106	ART 1 DRAWING LUBARSKI 020-2251	9 SCI INV. 2 SNEIDE 020-1256

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Complete 9th Grade Registration Form

Use the coming weeks to ask questions and use the Curriculum Guide to help you select your interest areas for elelctive classes.

Gather Information

February 5th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at BHS

Registration information and teachers will be available for questions.

Registration Fair

February 12th using your Registration Form

Next Steps

February 12th

Registration Forms are due. Please turn your forms into your teachers, or counselors

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