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Welcome to Freshman year!

Agenda

Counselor breakdown and introductions
Reasons for schedule adjustment
Add/drop policy
Requests to change schedule
Graduation Requirements/Required courses
Mock Schedule
Summer opportunities

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Requests for schedule adjustment

Schedules are final except for cases listed

**Please note: schedules are only adjusted during set time frame**

Rising 9th: June 7th-June 10th

Graduation requirements are missing
Prerequisites requirements have not been met
Duplication of a course
Level change is appropriate
Students want to add an elective in place of a free block

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How to request change in schedule:

Complete Google form to request a change (Your administrator will have the link and share via ParentSquare)
If you are looking to add a class, please list at least 5 in order of preference.
Your BHS counselor will respond via email to you-

Your BHS Counselor will let you know if this change is possible.

Rising 9th graders(class of 2026) Tuesday, June 7th-Friday, June 10th

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Add/Drop Policy

Able to add if currently enrolled in a managed time or need a level change

Only if there is an open seat in the desired course

A withdrawal from a course, does not create an open opportunity in the student’s schedule and will reflect managed time/dropped course. As a result of a dropped class, student will NOT be able to add another class during that block.
Any course dropped after August 24th and within the first 4 weeks of school will be reflected on a student’s transcript as a W (this includes semester 2 courses as well).

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Graduation Requirements/Required Courses

Course Requirements

Credits Subjects

1⁄2 Arts (includes Fine and Performing Arts, and Music courses)

4 English (including In Writing)

3 Math (including Algebra I; must be enrolled in a math or math-embedded

class each year)

3 Science (includes a physical science and a biological science)

3 Social Studies (includes US and NH History and Government, NH Government/Civics, Economics, Global Studies) 2 Wellness (includes 1 unit PE, 1⁄2 unit Health)

1⁄2 Personal Finance

1⁄2 Senior Project

1⁄2 Advisory

1⁄2 Digital Portfolio (Information Communication Technology)

6 1⁄2 Electives

Total = 24 units

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Freshman Courses:

Roots of Thought (PSP vs Honors)
Math
Science (Physical science PSP vs. Honors)
Wellness I (classroom & activity)
In Writing (Summer school registration- if needed)
World Language (for many, college preferences)
Advisory- you will have the same advisory for all 4 years

Managed time:

Do you know where to go for managed time? What can you do during managed time?

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Mock Schedule:

RED	Silver
1- Roots	1-Roots
Advisory A	Advisory A
2- Algebra 1	2- Physical Science
Advisory B	Advisory B
3 (& lunch)- Wellness 1	3 (& lunch)- Managed Time/Managed Time
4-In-Writing/Computer Animation	4- Foreign Language

Some of you will be coming up from RAL having earned credits in Math & World Language ( 70% or better). This will be reflected on your BHS transcript as CO-credit earned.

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In Writing- Summer Course

Link: Summer School

If you no longer want or think you can take the summer school In-Writing course, please let your high school counselor know as there is limited space/waitlists during the school year at this point.

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BASE Camp

This program was created to help students transition into Bedford High School.
Learn about study skills, what it means to be a BULLDOG, social skills, competencies, how to get involved at BHS, how to develop peer relationships, etc.

Two sessions (both 8:30-2:30)

8/1 & 8/2
8/3 & 8/4

Fill out the registration form here
Questions about base camp email Mrs. Bennett Bennettj@sau25.net

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