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High School Student Handbook and the B-CC
High School Freshman/Parent Resource Guide
have useful information about the school, points of contact,
policies and regulations, academic support, etc. They can
be viewed/downloaded from: Contents
How does a student get to see his/her school counselor?Students can come to the counseling office to see their counselors on a walk-in basis during lunch. They can make appointments to see their counselors during the school day with Mrs. Goltz, the counseling secretary, before school, after school and during lunch. Contents ↑ How does a student get ready for college?The best way to get ready for college is to take the most rigorous program available in high school. Assistance with college selection is available from a student’s counselor. Computer college searches, career searches, and financial aid information are available in the College/Career Center. Contents ↑ What help is available to help students pay for college?Information on sources of financial aid and scholarship information are available in the College/Career Center. The school counselors and the College/Career Coordinator, are available to assist students in the search for financial aid. Contents ↑ How does a student make a schedule change?Each winter students have the opportunity to select their classes for the following year. Students and counselors meet to discuss course selections. Students can make changes in their course selections until July 15th. After that date, there will be no course selection changes except for those instances when a student:
During the first two weeks of school students who desire a schedule change for one of the above reasons many fill out a “Schedule Change Request” form and submit it to their counselor. Requests for changes in desired selections for first semester will not be accepted. Students will not be permitted to reduce the rigor of their program. They are encouraged to meet with their counselors for assistance in finding additional supports where necessary. Contents ↑ What can a student do if he or she is not doing well in a class?Teachers are available during lunch and after school to help students. Students are asked to let teachers know they would like to meet with them, and they can schedule an agreed upon time. The Time for Academic Progress (TAP) program is an after-school support program. Two math teachers are available in the Media Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:15. They will help students in all levels of math. The National Honor Society provides tutors every Thursday during lunch in Room B226. Contents ↑ How can parents monitor a student's progress?The school and MCPS Calendar lists the end of the marking
period, distribution of interim reports, and distribution
of report cards
http://mcps.k12.md.us/info/calendars/ The purpose of the interim/ progress report is to inform parents about their child's academic progress in each subject area. The interims/progress reports are mailed out to all students at the midpoint of each of the four marking periods. As always, parents are encouraged to contact teachers with questions and concerns regarding their child's performance. In addition, starting with the 2006-07 school year, B-CC parents and students have electronic access to information about students' academic progress. Edline, a component of MCPS' Online Achievement and Reporting System (OARS), is a Web-based classroom-to-home communication tool that allows parents/guardians and students to monitor students’ classroom performance online and to communicate with teachers. Grade book information such as individual assignment and assessment (class quizzes and tests) scores, and current course grades will be available for each class. For more information and login instructions on Edline. please go to the Edline webpage. Teachers are available via e-mail. Teachers’ e-mail addresses are available in the student handbook. They can also be found at http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/bcchs/contactbcc/email.html Counselors are also available by phone or e-mail. Contact your child’s counselor to discuss your concerns.
Contents ↑ How do students register for summer school?Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offers high school
courses at six schools. The MCPS summer school web site
describes courses available, registration processes, and
other information at:
http://www2.mcps.k12.md.us/info/summerschool.html Summer school schedules are available in the Counseling Department, usually in May. Registration occurs through June, and summer school begins in late June/early July. Students may take two semesters of summer school earning a maximum of one credit. Courses failed during the year may need to be repeated in summer school. Students should consult with their counselor about course selection. Many students take summer school to fulfill prerequisites or to allow them the opportunity to explore electives during the regular school year. B-CC HS often offers Health Education for one semester during the summer. Contents ↑ How do students register for night school?The MCPS Evening High School (Extended Hours Program) is
described at
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/publishingservices/PDF/EveningHS.pdf
Students have the opportunity to complete requirements for a high school diploma. Registration forms and information are available in the Counseling Department at the beginning of each semester. Students should consult with their counselor about course selection. Contents ↑ Can one lose credit for a course?Three (3) un-excused tardies to class equal one (1) un-excused absence. Upon the third un-excused absence, an Loss of Credit (LC) warning form is prepared by the teacher, forwarded to the appropriate administrator then mailed home. Upon the fifth un-excused absence, the teacher prepares the final LC form, gives it to the appropriate administrator who notifies the parent/ gardian of the loss of credit. The report card will show "E2" for the grade and be calculated in students' GPA. The student MUST STILL ATTEND CLASS! MCPS has an issue paper titled, "Attendance — Loss of Credit".
The paper can be read at:
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/info/grading/issues/issue6a.cfm
The current MCPS policy and practice can be found at: Grading
and Reporting, Current Policy and Regulation
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/info/grading/background/policyreg.cfm
Contents ↑ What are things students should be doing each year to be ready for graduation?9th GradeIn the fall of 9th grade students receive the booklet "Getting Started, Career/College Planning Guide for Ninth Grade Students." This handbook provides information about time management and study skills improvement, decision making, career information, college planning and college admissions tests. It includes a year-by-year countdown. to graduation. Students should be taking the most rigorous courses available. Research shows that there is a high correlation between high SAT scores and a rigorous high school program. 10th GradeContinue taking the most rigorous program available. Do a career search in the Career Center to gain an understanding of career preferences. 11th GradeContinue taking the most rigorous program available. In October, take the PSAT. In May or June, take the SAT’s http://www.collegeboard.com/testing or the ACT’s http://www.act.org/aap/index.html. In the spring, meet with your counselor to discuss post-graduation plans. Do a college search in the Career Center. Visit colleges during your vacations. In the spring of 11th grade students receive the booklet "Getting Ready, Career/College Planning Guide for Eleventh Grade Students." This handbook provides information about post high school options, career planning, college planning, scholarships and financial aid, and an updated countdown to graduation for juniors and seniors. Both booklets are available on the MCPS Web. 12th GradeMaintain and if possible enhance your good record. B-CC sends senior grades and attendance to all colleges to which students apply. Colleges have been known to rescind acceptances, so it is important to keep your grades high. Contents ↑ What are the sports and extra-curricular activities eligibility requirements?A student must meet eligibility standards in order to participate in MCPS sponsored extracurricular activities which include: school athletic teams after school intramural activities, extracurricular clubs, and school sponsored after-school dances A brief summary of the policy says: If a student becomes ineligible, the student will be encouraged to attend an academic support program. The student may appeal at report card time to the activity sponsor to show that they are now meeting eligibility standards. The procedure is as follows:
See MCPS Regulation IQD-RA: Academic Eligibility for High
School Students Who Participate in Extracurricular Activities),
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/policy/pdf/iqdrA.pdf
The Montgomery County Board of Education is continuing
the extracurricular activity (ECA) fee that you may be required
to pay for high school students for the school year 2002-2003.
The MCPS 2002-2003 Extracurricular Activity Remittance Form
can be downloaded and printed from:
http://mcps.k12.md.us/departments/forms/pdf/280-37.pdf
Contents ↑ Can a student receive high school credit for courses taken in middle school?The awarding of high school credit while in middle school began with students entering Grade 9 in September 1997 and graduating in the class of 2001. Credit will be awarded after a middle school student has passed the final examination, passed the course, and successfully completed a higher level of the course sequence in high school. Questions should be directed to a student's guidance counselor. MCPS Regulation ISB-RA, High School Graduation Requirements, allows credit to be awarded after a middle school student has passed the final examination, passed the course, and successfully completed a higher level of the course sequence in high school. Questions should be directed to a student's guidance counselor. Contents ↑ What is a Certificate of Merit?In addition to the Maryland High School diploma, students who meet the following requirements may be awarded the Maryland high school Certificate of Merit:
Contents ↑ What is the Student Service Learning Requirement?Maryland State Department of Education graduation requirements contain a student service learning (SSL) component. MCPS students are required to complete a minimum of 60 SSL hours. Middle school students complete 30 SSL hours through the infusion of service learning experiences in the middle school curriculum. The remaining 30 hours may be earned in middle or high school. New students enrolling in MCPS as second semester juniors are required to accumulate 15 SSL hours; those enrolling anytime during the senior year are required to complete 10 SSL hours. All documented SSL hours from any school system will be accepted toward the MCPS graduation requirement. Students who earn 260 or more SSL hours are eligible to receive a certificate of Meritorious Service. Hours may be accumulated through the following:
Verification of service is required for hours earned through co-curricular activities, community organizations, and special activities. Visit the B-CC SSL web page Questions should be directed to the SSL coordinator, Maria Bayona at 240-497-6354 or by e-mail. For more information see:
Contents ↑ How is grade point average computed?All semester grades (A-E) appear on the report card and on the permanent record card and are used in determining grade point average (GPA) and weighted grade point average (WGPA) in accordance with the procedures set forth in MCPS Regulation IKC-RA, which can be read/downloaded from http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/policy/pdf/ikcra.pdf, Grade Point Averages and Weighted Grade Point Averages. An additional quality point is added to grades of "A" and "B" in all honors courses and to a grade of "C" in advanced placement and advanced level courses to determine WGPA. MCPS does not rank students. Contents ↑ How does a student obtain Age of Majority?can be requested occurs whenever a student has attained 18 years of age or is married; the permission or consent required of and the rights accorded to the parents of the student shall thereafter be required of and accorded to the student.Forms to obtain Age of Majority are available in the Counseling Department and students may request this form when they reach age 18. Contents ↑ How many Advanced Placement classes should a student take?Students should consider the increased time needed to successfully
handle the rigor of AP courses, and not select more AP courses
than they can realistically handle. AP courses are college
level courses. AP Exams are given during the second week
of May. Exams cost about $80. Fee waivers and other assistance
are available at B-CC if families experience hardship in
paying for these exams. Students who score well on the exams
are able to earn college credit for AP courses. See
http://www.collegeboard.com/ap/students/index.html Contents ↑ How can a student obtain a work permit?Work permits may be obtained from the secretary in the counseling department. A work permit is needed for each job held by a student until they reach the age of 18. Students should have the promise of a job before requesting a work permit. Contents ↑ If a student fails courses for the year, is he or she retained?Students are promoted to the next grade based on the total number of credits earned.
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