Blaze Freshmen Newsletter
Class of 2021
Your School Counselors
Mrs. Borel [Last Names A-D]
Ms. Bryan [Last Names E-K]
Mrs. Barber [Last Names L-R]
Mrs. Clawson [Last Names S-Z]
Mrs. Breiner [College/Career]
Follow us on Twitter @blazecounseling
Graduation Requirements
English = 4 credits
Math = 4 credits
Science = 3 credits
Social Studies = 2 credits
Fine Art = 1 credit
Government/Economics = 1 credit
Personal Finance = ½ credit
Wellness = 1 ½ credit
Foreign Language = 2 credits
Elective focus (pathway) = 3 credits
Elective = 1 credit
A total of 23 credits are needed for graduation. Remember, it is your responsibility to make sure you take all of the classes you need to graduate.
How to Calculate Your GPA
Your GPA is very important in getting into college and being competitive for scholarships. You want to keep it as high as possible. GPA is based on a 4.0 scale, and it is figured at the end of each semester. GPA is figured using quality points, which are given based on the grades you make. For every ‘A’ you make, you receive 4 quality points, for every ‘B’ you make, you receive 3 quality points, etc. See below.
Total quality points / Total # of semester grades = GPA
A = 4 quality points
B = 3 quality points
C = 2 quality points
D = 1 quality point
F = 0 quality points
Important: Zeros do affect your grade!! It takes three ‘100s’ to bring one zero up to a passing grade.
Need help with your classes?
Check out the Tutoring Services during C & I time!
What? Tutoring for English, Math, Biology, and Foreign Language [Latin- Monday. Spanish- Tuesday & Thursday. French-Wednesday]
Where? The BHS Library
When? Every Day during C & I
Sample Sophomore Year Schedule
English 2
Integrated Math 2
2nd Science
1st Foreign Language
Pathway Class
Elective
PE 2 + Semester Elective
Important Course Registration Dates
Monday, March 12th- Verification forms will be sent home.
Friday, March 16th- Signed verification forms with any changes are due to the counseling office. A parent override form is required to take a course beyond the teacher recommended level. All forms and parents overrides are due today. No changes will be made after this date.