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Graduation Requirements

22 Credits

Math	English	Social Studies	Science	Other Credits	Other Requirements
Must be taken all four years and include: Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 4th year	English 1 English 2 English 3/ AP Lang English 4/ AP Lit Dual Credit English	Civics/ AP Human Geography World History US History/JCTC US History	Physics Chemistry Biology	Health Physical Education Performing/ Visual Art 6 elective credits	Pass the Civics Test Journey to Success (Senior Defense) Financial Literacy ILP

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Scheduling Info

12th grade student’s schedules will have Two core classes (Math and English) and Five electives.
Students in CTE pathway courses will automatically be placed in the next level.
We do not allow teacher requests. All students are scheduled randomly through Infinite Campus.
Students will be placed in their elective choices to the extent possible, based on space.

Must select 8 electives (numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

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Scheduling Info

Choosing your classes wisely is KEY!
As a reminder:

You will have 15 days to request a level change for AP and Dual Credit classes, per SBDM policy. There will be no other schedule changes.
Requests for changes for AP and Dual Credit classes will be based on availability.

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Schedule Core Classes First

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Core Classes

(Math, English)

All 12th grade students will be required to take:

Math
English

Communicate with your current math and English teacher to determine the level that is most appropriate for you.

All levels will prepare you for college, trade school, the military, or the workforce.

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English

Honors English 4
AP English 4 (AP LIT)
Dual-Credit English 101/102 (offered through JCTC)

Only for students currently in Ms. McClanahan’s A2C English Class

Dual-Credit Senior English: (offered through Morehead State University)

(See schedule book for descriptions)

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Math

Current Algebra 2 Students

Math ACT Below 19

Math Concepts/Personal Finance

Honors Probability and Statistics

Math ACT 19 or Higher

Dual credit MSU College Algebra 152

Honors or Advanced Precalculus

AP Statistics

Current Pre-Calculus Students

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

Dual Credit MSU College Algebra 152

AP Statistics

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Dual Credit

KHEAA Scholarships

Dual Credit Scholarship - used for general education courses (English, math, etc).

Students can use up to two scholarships their junior year, and two scholarships their senior year.

This may change depending on policy determined by general assembly

Work Ready Scholarship - used for career and technical education courses (Business, Teaching & Learning, etc).

Students can use up to two scholarships each year during their 4 years of high school.

Students must have an accurate Social Security Number on file with the school in order to use the KHEAA Scholarships

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	AP	DUAL Credit
Credits	Depending on the college the students attends, a score of 3, 4, or 5 (scale 1 -5) on the AP test can translate into credit and/or satisfying of a higher-level course prerequisite	If they pass the course with a C or higher, students earn credit at the affiliated college.
GPA Scale	5 point scale	5 point scale
Effect of grade on academic standing in college	Does not affect the student’s college GPA or academic standing	Grade is applied to the student’s college GPA and will affect the student’s academic status at that college.
Cost to student	No cost to take the course Test-taking fee to student (this year is $40)	Students pay college tuition but usually at a discounted rate (scholarships available)
What college will accept this course?	Go to the website of the colleges you are interested in and look it up or use the AP Credit Policy Search

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Pathway Courses will be scheduled

for you

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World Language

Not a graduation requirement.

Two years of the same world language are a requirement for admittance to most four year colleges or universities.

You MUST pass the language class you are currently taking in order to take the next year of the language.

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Choose Wisely….

You will choose 8 electives in the order that you want them.

Visual Arts 1, Photography 1, and Theater 1 have limited availability to seniors.

Be Mindful of Prerequisites for VPA electives - you must have completed AND passed prerequisites.

HS VPA Survey (Humanities) or Intro to Media Arts will fulfill the visual/performing arts graduation requirement.

These options are recommended for students that do not have a specific interest in one of the visual and performing arts genres.

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Electives with Application Requirement

Library Help Desk

Questions see Ms. Risinger or Ms. Conrad (Library)

Yearbook

Questions see Mr. Brown (S200A)

Co - Op

Questions see Ms. Marion (S209)

Teacher Aide

Must be Post Secondary Ready

Peer Tutor Special Needs

See Ms. Katzman or Ms. Mockbee (N142 or N139)

Peer Tutor Academic Specialty
Writing Workshop

Questions - see Ms. Gray (N243)

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CO-OP

You can leave after 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th period.
CO-OP is leaving school early to work.
Can’t CO- OP and be a student aid if you leave after 4th period

(can’t get your KEES money - have to be in 5 credit bearing classes)

Student must have a job and work 5 hours per week for every period you are scheduled to co-op
After you are done with your classes you MUST leave the building.
Co-Op Paperwork is due to Ms. Marion by August 1st

Students who do not have a job/do not complete the paperwork will be removed from Co-Op and placed in classes based on availability.

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UPS CO-OP

School To Work - STW Early College (Traditional)

Students attend high school in the morning, work and take college classes in the afternoon.

School at Work - SAW Early College (Online eSchool)

Students report directly to the UPS facility and take their high school/college course online and work. Students do not attend any classes at Ballard.

Requirements for Both Programs:

Seniors only
GPA 2.0 or higher
Acceptable attendance - 90% attendance rate
Ability to participate in early release
Recommendation from Principal/Counselor

Complete this form if you are interested in the UPS Co-Op:

UPS Interest Form

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Student Led Conferences for Milestones

What is a student led conference?

A student led conference is a chance for you to share about your goals, progress and think through the actions you will take to prepare you for your next steps?

When will I do my student led conference?

Your student led conference will take place during scheduling with a counselor?

What do I need for my student led conference?

You need to pick a school related item that you are proud of, one that shows an area of growth and be prepared to share what classes you will take next year that will help you reach your goals. We will provide you with a CERT/ACT reflection worksheet that you can use.

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Need Individual Assistance….We are here to help!

COLLEGE PLANNING

We highly recommend you visit some campuses during summer break. Start doing research now to make your senior year less stressful.

Click for Scheduling Book

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Important Dates

February 13th 1:45-3:20 pm

Junior College and Career Fair

Friday March 21 @ 9:30 am

Awards Ceremony

You must come to school on Friday in order to attend prom on Saturday. You will be able to sign out after awards ceremony with parent permission.

Saturday March 22nd 8 - 11 pm

Junior Prom

Credit Recovery must be complete by March 7th to attend prom

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