BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Grades 9-10: Bartlesville Mid-High

Grades 11-12: Bartlesville High School

 

2006-2007 CURRICULUM “BLUEBOOK”

This is a web version of the introduction;

the online course listings by department are HERE.

Click HERE for an Adobe PDF Version of these Introductory Pages

 

 

 

CURRICULUM - COURSE OFFERINGS 2006-2007

The information provided in this book has been prepared to assist each student in developing a long-term program of academic preparation and to select the courses for the upcoming school year.  A study of the course offerings reveals the diversity of the curriculum and the many options and alternatives which have been developed.  These allow each student to individualize the course of study chosen so that personal objectives may be met.

 

 

COURSE SELECTIONS

Decisions should be firm.  Students and their parents should carefully consider the curriculum offerings prior to determining course selection. The counselor will assist students and parents in pre-enrollment and in planning for the future.  Consideration should be given to each of the following:

 

Prerequisites   

Prior successes and failures

Special interests and aptitudes

Future plans

Specific requirements for graduation

 

 

Course Descriptions Links:       ONLINE WEBPAGE     ADOBE PDF FILE

 

SCHEDULE CHANGES 

 

Changing Classes

The class schedule for the 2006-2007 school year will be constructed to fit the needs indicated by spring pre-enrollment.  Therefore, students may change their schedules during the first two weeks of school for the following reasons only:

 

To make up failures

Computer error

Outside credit earned

Misplacement due to lack of prerequisite or background

To balance class sizes

 

Dropping a Class

Beginning with the eleventh day of each semester, courses which are dropped will be noted on the transcript as withdraw fail (WF) or withdraw pass (WP).  Students who enroll in courses after the first ten (10) days of school will receive No Credit for the semester as a general policy.  This regulation applies to students who enroll for the first time after ten (10) days of school if these students bring no prior credit for the semester, and to currently enrolled students who would drop a class after the first ten (10) days in class.  However, the building principal may use discretion to review any case and render a decision that is in the best interest of a student and that is consistent with the goals and philosophy of the school district.

 

 

REPEATING COURSES

Students may repeat any course which they have previously completed with a passing grade.  Credit, however, will not be extended toward the minimum units required for graduation, and the grades made in the repeated courses will not replace prior grades.  Grades for the repeated courses will only be used in computing the student's cumulative grade point average.

 

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Programs are provided for the special needs of students.

 

"No otherwise qualified handicapped individual...shall, solely by the reason of his/her handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."

 

Section 504 of Public Law 93-112,

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

 

Non-traditional classes that require teacher approval include CORE and Alternative High School. 

 

Gifted education is provided for those students identified as intellectually gifted.  These students are served through Advanced Placement, Pre-Advanced Placement, and Honors courses at the High School level.

 

"All programs, positions, and services (curricular or extracurricular) in the Bartlesville Public Schools are open to persons regardless of sex, race, religion, marital status, national origin, or political affiliation; provided, however, participation rights may be withdrawn for disciplinary reasons (unbecoming conduct, violation of rules or laws, etc.)."

BHS Student Handbook

 

THE COURSES TO TAKE

 

Whether you intend to go to college, technical school, or enter the world of work after high school, certain high school courses can help you prepare for success.  Below are the courses you must take if you want to go to a state college or university in Oklahoma.  If you enter the job market after high school, these courses will also help you prepare for on-the-job success.

 

High School Units Currently Required for Oklahoma Four-Year  College Admission

 

English                                 4 units (grammar, composition and literature)

Math                                    3 units (Algebra I, Algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis and calculus) *

Laboratory Science           2 units (biology, chemistry, physics or any lab science certified by school district; general science courses don't qualify)

History                                 2 units (including 1 unit in American history)

Citizenship Skills                1 unit (economics, geography, government and non-Western culture)

Other                                    3 units (from any of the 11 courses listed above, citizenship skills courses, business computer applications, computer science courses, or foreign language courses)

                                              ________

Total                                    15 units

Note:  You may enter some two-year degree/certificate programs without taking these courses.  Requirements may change, and they may be different for private colleges and universities, so check  with your counselor for details.

 

* Some contextual algebra classes may count.  See your counselor.

BARTLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION/ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

GRADES 10, 11, & 12

 

The Board of Education of Bartlesville School District makes every effort to maintain high standards of performance in the public schools while maintaining sensitivity to the individual needs, abilities, and interests of the students.  The graduation policy was developed to establish minimum standards for graduation, to encourage maximum participation in the availability of opportunities, and to insure compliance with state regulations.

 

So that students may fully enhance their social, physical, and intellectual maturity, it is expected that each student will spend four years in high school prior to graduation.  Only in very exceptional cases may a student be allowed to graduate with less than four years in high school.

 

Bartlesville High School Requirements for Graduation

 

4 Language Arts:         1 unit grammar and composition, and

                                        3 units selected from American Literature, English Literature, World Literature, and Advanced English Courses

3 Mathematics:           1 unit Algebra I, and

                                        2 units selected from Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis or Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics and/or Probability, Mathematics of Finance, and Computer Science

3 Science:                      1 unit Biology I, and

                                        2 units selected from Chemistry I, Physics, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physical Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Astronomy, or Applied Science (Biology/Chemistry, Physics, and Technology)

3 Social Studies:          1 unit United States History

                                        ½ unit United States Government

                                        ½ unit Oklahoma History

                                        ½ unit World History, and

                                        ½ unit World Geography

 

                                        2 units or sets of competencies by inclusion

                                                (Includes Visual Art and General Music)

10 Electives

Total:  23

·         To meet graduation requirements, local school district options may include, but shall not be limited to, courses taken by concurrent enrollment, Advanced Placement or correspondence, or courses bearing different titles.  School districts shall strongly encourage students to complete two units or sets of competencies of foreign languages as part of the core curriculum for high school graduation.  Local school district requirements may exceed state graduation requirements.

·         A Carnegie Unit of credit is given for the successful completion of a course that meets 40 minutes a day, five days per week, for at least 36 weeks, or the equivalent of 120 clock hours within the school year.  Sets of competencies are the skills and competencies specified in the Priority Academic Student Skills, or other skills and competencies adopted by the State Board of Education.  Rigor means a level of difficulty that is appropriate for the grade level and that meets state and national standards.  Contextual methodology means academic content and skills taught by utilizing real-world problems and projects in such a way that helps students understand the application of knowledge.

 

Students may have no more than four units of physical education classes which may be applied toward the minimum units required for graduation.

 

Each student who completes the instruction for English II, United States History, Biology I, and Algebra I at the secondary level shall complete an end-of-instruction test in order to graduate from high school.  All students shall take the tests prior to graduation, unless otherwise exempt by law.  Students shall be afforded the opportunity to retake the tests once prior to graduation.  School districts shall report the highest achieved state test performance level on the end-of-instruction tests on the student's high school transcript.  Any student in the middle school level who completes the instruction in a secondary course in the aforementioned subjects shall be administered the appropriate end-of-instruction test.  Students transferring into Oklahoma who have completed instruction in the aforementioned subjects prior to Oklahoma enrollment shall be exempt from end-of-instructions tests in subjects for which instruction has been completed.

 

BARTLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION/ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

ENTERING GRADE 9 in 2006-07

 

The Board of Education of Bartlesville School District makes every effort to maintain high standards of performance in the public schools while maintaining sensitivity to the individual needs, abilities, and interests of the students.  The graduation policy was developed to establish minimum standards for graduation, to encourage maximum participation in the availability of opportunities, and to insure compliance with state regulations.

 

So that students may fully enhance their social, physical, and intellectual maturity, it is expected that each student will spend four years in high school prior to graduation.  Only in very exceptional cases may a student be allowed to graduate with less than four years in high school.

 

Senate Bill 982 was signed into law and requires students entering the ninth grade in the 2006-2007 school year to enroll in a college preparatory curriculum.*  Students must complete the following

 

Bartlesville High School Requirements for Graduation

 

4 units of English to include Grammar, Composition, Literature, or any English course approved for college admission requirements;

3 units of laboratory science, limited to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or any laboratory science course with the content and/or rigor equal to or above Biology and approved for college admission requirements;

3 units of mathematics, limited to Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or any mathematics course with content and/or rigor above Algebra I and approved for college admission requirements;

3 Social Studies:                  1 unit United States History

                                                ½ unit United States Government

                                                ½ unit Oklahoma History

                                                ½ unit World History, and

                                                ½ unit World Geography

2 units of the same foreign language or non-English language, or 2 units of computer technology approved for college admission requirements whether taught at a high school or a technology center school, including computer programming, hardware, and business computer applications such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, excluding keyboarding or typing courses;

1 additional unit selected from the courses listed above or career and technology education courses approved for college admission requirements; and

One unit or set of competencies of fine arts, such as music, art, or drama, or one unit of speech

7 Electives

Total:  23

*A student may enroll in a noncollege preparatory curriculum upon the approval of the student’s parent or legal guardian.  School districts may require parents to meet with school officials prior to this enrollment.  The State Department of Education will provide schools with a form to be used for this purpose.  High schools will be required to report the number of students whose parents choose a noncollege preparatory curriculum.

 

Students may have no more than four units of physical education classes which may be applied toward the minimum units required for graduation. 

 

Each student who completes the instruction for English II, United States History, Biology I, and Algebra I at the secondary level shall complete an end-of-instruction test in order to graduate from high school.  All students shall take the tests prior to graduation, unless otherwise exempt by law.  Students shall be afforded the opportunity to retake the tests once prior to graduation.  School districts shall report the highest achieved state test performance level on the end-of-instruction tests on the student's high school transcript.  Any student in the middle school level who completes the instruction in a secondary course in the aforementioned subjects shall be administered the appropriate end-of-instruction test.  Students transferring into Oklahoma who have completed instruction in the aforementioned subjects prior to Oklahoma enrollment shall be exempt from end-of-instructions tests in subjects for which instruction has been completed.

 

 
 
Required Opt-Out Form

for students entering 9th grade in 2006-07 and after

who choose not to enter a college-preparatory curriculum

 

 

Senate Bill 982 was passed by the Oklahoma Legislature and signed into law by Governor Henry on June 7, 2005.  The law requires eighth grade students entering the ninth grade in the 2006-2007 school year to complete a college preparatory curriculum, unless the student’s parent or legal guardian approves the student to “opt out” of the college preparatory curriculum.  If the parent or legal guardian chooses to “opt” the student out of the college preparatory curriculum, the parent must sign and return the form below.

 

Choosing the courses a student takes in high school is an important decision for you and the student.  A college preparatory curriculum is challenging and may help determine a student’s future success.  Research indicates that students who take a college preparatory curriculum and pursue education and training beyond high school have more career opportunities, and have a higher income and rate of employment.

 

You are not required to sign this form as the student will automatically be enrolled in the college preparatory curriculum.  However, if you do not want your student enrolled in the college preparatory curriculum, you must complete the information below and return it to the school prior to enrollment.  The existing curriculum and college preparatory curriculum options are attached.  If you have questions, please contact your school principal or school counselor.

 

To “opt out” of the college preparatory curriculum, please return the form below to your school prior to enrollment. 

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As the parent or legal guardian, please do not enroll the following student in the college preparatory curriculum.

 

Student’s Name (print):  _________________________________________                                                              Grade:         

 

Name of High School:                                                                                                                                                                             

 

____________________________________        _____________________________                                             

Parent/Guardian’s Name (print)                                   Parent/Guardian’s Signature                                 Date                            

 

Parent/Guardian’s Mailing Address:                                                                                                                                                     

 

Daytime Telephone Number:                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                             

 

At least two (2) units of the last three (3) units completed for graduation must be completed while attending Bartlesville High School.  Students who lack more than one unit of required credit for graduation from Bartlesville High School will not be permitted to participate in the graduation exercises.

 

Students must adhere to all graduation requirements of the State of Oklahoma.  The superintendent is directed to establish regulations which support this policy.

 

All students are required to be enrolled in six or more periods for credit. 

 

Junior and senior students who elect to enroll at Tri-County Technology Center must be enrolled in three or four periods at the high school in addition to their courses at Tri-County Technology Center for a minimum of six periods.

 

Concurrent Enrollment - Qualified eleventh-grade or twelfth-grade students may have the opportunity to be enrolled concurrently in high school and college courses.  Tuition is free for up to six (6) hours at public colleges or universities, but there is a cost for fees and books.  This is available through legislative action.

 

Each student choosing to enroll concurrently is responsible for contacting the college and enrolling in the appropriate course(s).  This enrollment must be verified by submitting a copy of his or her college class schedule to his or her counselor.  The student’s counselor may check with the registrar at the college to verify the student is enrolled.  A concurrently enrolled student must submit his or her semester grades to the appropriate BHS counselor at the end of each semester.  This allows BHS to provide sound academic guidance to each student.

 

Twelfth-grade students enrolled in an accredited high school may be admitted provisionally to a college or university in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as special students if they meet the following requirements:

Students must meet the published criteria of the State Regents (other than high school graduation and curricular requirements) for admission to the institution for which application is being made.  This includes having participated in the American College Test or the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Students must satisfy requirements for graduation from high school (including curricular requirements for college admission) no later than the spring of the senior year, as attested by the high school principal.

Eleventh-grade students enrolled in an accredited high school may be admitted provisionally to a college or university in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education as special students if they meet the published criteria of the State Regents.

A high school student admitted under the provisions set forth above may enroll in a combined number of high school and college courses per semester not to exceed a full-time college workload of 19 semester credit hours.  For purposes of calculating workload, one-half high school unit shall be equivalent to three semester credit hours of college work.  Students wishing to exceed this limit may petition the selected higher education institution.  The appropriate institutional officials will evaluate the student's academic performance and potential for success in determining the student's load.  This may not exceed the number of semester credit hours sixty percent greater than the number of weeks in the applicable semester/term.  The collegiate portion of the student's workload must be taken from regular faculty members of the institution and may be provided off campus if approved by the State Regents.  The college should provide appropriate academic advising prior to and continuing throughout the student's enrollment.  High school students enrolling concurrently in off-campus classes may only enroll in liberal arts and science courses.

A student who is otherwise eligible under this policy may enroll in a maximum of nine semester credit hours during a summer session or term at a college without the necessity of being


concurrently enrolled in high school classes during the summer term.  Students wishing to exceed this limit may petition the selected higher education institution.  The appropriate institutional officials will evaluate the student's academic performance and potential for success in determining the student's load.  This may not exceed the number of semester credit hours fifty percent greater than the number of weeks in the applicable semester/term.

The completion of the high school curricular requirements shall not be required of concurrently enrolled high school students for purposes of admission.  (Students may only enroll in curricular areas where the student has met the curricular requirements for college admission).  Concurrently admitted high school students will not be allowed to enroll in any zero-level courses offered by colleges and universities designed to remove high school deficiencies.

Following high school graduation a student may continue enrollment at the institution to which they have been admitted or may transfer to another institution in the state system, provided that during the provisional enrollment period the student has achieved a college grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale and meets the entrance requirements of the receiving institution, including the high school curricular requirements.

Coursework not offered in the high school curriculum and completed at the college level may be counted toward meeting high school graduation requirements.

Coursework offered in the high school curriculum but taken at the college level may not be counted toward meeting high school graduation requirements.

Credit for college courses may not be used to meet state-mandated core curriculum requirements (13 units:  4 language arts, 3 science, 3 mathematics, 3 social studies).  With local board approval, electives and coursework above the state-mandated core curriculum taken at the college level may be counted toward meeting the minimum graduation requirement.

 

Early Graduation - Students who wish to graduate prior to the completion of eight semesters of high school attendance should file a written request with the senior high principal no later than one full semester before the graduation date.

The senior high principal shall confer with the student's counselor, other staff members, the student, and, if the student is a minor, the parents or guardian.  Within fourteen calendar days, the principal shall render a decision whether or not to allow early graduation.  The decision and, if requested, a summary of the information and reasoning used to reach the decision shall be communicated promptly to the student and parents or guardian, if the student is a minor.  The decision may be appealed to the superintendent and the Board of Education.

 

Correspondence courses approved by the building principal and from an accredited university may be counted toward graduation requirements to allow students to graduate at their proper time in reference to their initial enrollment in high school (four years from that date).  However, correspondence courses may not be used to expedite early graduation.  A maximum of two (2) units of credit may be earned by correspondence.

 

Summer School and Night School credit may be applied toward graduation.  The student must have a signed approval form from principal or counselor.

GRADUATION WITH HONORS

 

To earn honor distinction in a particular discipline, students must complete the course of study outlined by the chart below.  In addition, students must earn an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in each discipline considered for honor distinction.  Students who complete at least one honors track will wear a gold tassel at graduation and special recognition will be printed on the graduation program.

 

English

English 9 Grammar and Composition Honors or Pre-AP

English 10 World Literature Honors or Pre-AP

English 11 American Literature AP

English 12 British Literature AP

Mathematics

Algebra I Honors

Geometry Honors

Algebra II Honors

Pre-Calculus Pre-AP

Calculus AP

Science

Biology I Honors

Chemistry I Honors

and at least two of the following:

Biology II AP

Chemistry II AP

Physics AP

Foreign Language

Foreign Language I

Foreign Language II

Foreign Language III Honors or Pre-AP

Foreign Language IV AP

Art

Five units of Art which must include Art V AND Art VI AP

History

Two (2) semesters of U.S. History AP

One (1) semester of U. S. Government & Politics AP

Music

4 years of a performing musical art (i.e., band, orchestra, chorus, select choir) and Music Theory AP

Statistics

Algebra I Honors

Geometry Honors

Algebra II Honors

Pre-Calculus Pre-AP

Statistics AP

 

Bartlesville High School Graduation Worksheet (see pages iv & v for your requirements)

 

 

FRESHMAN YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

 

1st Semester

2nd Semester

 

1st Semester

2nd Semester