Welcome and Introductions
• Principal – Mr. Chuck Gordon• Assistant Principal – Mrs. Danette West• Counselor – Mr. Hank Mason
Planning your student’s education
The courses offered at Boiling Springs High School prepare our graduates for successful post secondary experiences. A high school diploma is the basic preparation for the increasingly complex world of work. It is imperative that students not only meet basic graduation requirements, but also explore and develops his/her academic potential with the future in mind. Course selection is one of the most important decisions you will make while in high school. Careful course selection will guide you into college or work training programs, and ultimately the career of your choice. All students are encouraged to select courses beyond the basic requirements. Students should take courses that are appropriate, challenging, and interesting.
Graduation RequirementsSubject Units required
English/Language Arts 4
Mathematics 4
Science 3
US History and Constitution 1
Government and Economics 1
Other Social Studies 1
Physical Education or Junior ROTC 1
Computer Science (Bus Apps) 1
Foreign Language or Career and Technology (CATE)
1
Electives 7
Total 24 units Total 24 units
Entrance Requirements for South Carolina Public Colleges and Universities
• English - 4 Units of CP or Higher • Math - 4 Units of CP or Higher/ Alg 1 and higher • Lab Science – 3 Units of Lab Science • Foreign Language - 2 Units of same Foreign Language
( except Clemson Univ. and College of Charleston require 3)
• Fine Arts – 1 unit Art, Drama, Band , Chorus, Orchestra
Entrance Requirements for South Carolina Public Colleges and Universities continued…
• Other – 2 Units chose from Math, Lab- Science, Global Studies, Western Civilization
• U. S. History – 1 Unit• Government/ Economics – 1 Unit• Additional Social Studies – 1 Unit• Physical Education – 1 Unit
College Entrance Test
• 4 year college and Universities Accept both ACT and SAT
• ACT – Test Knowledge level in each subject area English, Math, Reading, Science
• SAT – Test Higher level Thinking Skills • Now both ACT/SAT require digital picture up
loads when signing up for the test Spartanburg Community College and Greenville
Tech. Accept Compass Test giving on campus
Test Centers Web Sites
• ACT - www. Act. Org SAT - www. Collegeboard. Org• Now both ACT/SAT require digital picture up
load when signing up for the test • Compass - Call admissions office of
Spartanburg community college or Greenville Tech.
Act Test DatesTEST Dates Deadline to Register Test Locations
September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 BSHS
October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 Check with ACT.Org
December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 BSHS
February 7, 2015 January 9, 2015 Check with ACT.Org
April 18, 2015 March 13,2015 BSHS
June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 BSHS
Must upload picture ID
Sat Test Dates
TEST Dates Deadline to Register Test Location
October 11, 2014 September 12, 2014 BSHS
November 8, 2014 October 9, 2014 Check with College Board
December 6, 2014 November 6, 2014 Check with College Board
January 24, 2015 December 29 , 2014 Check with College Board
March 14, 2015 February 13, 2015 BSHS
May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 Check with College Board
June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 Check with College Board
Action Plan for High School juniors
• Meet with your counselor• Dedicate time to outside activities• Research colleges• Begin financial planning
Summer Activities
• Take the ACT or SAT• Take a summer course or work with a tutor• Explore careers• Search for colleges (SCOIS)• Find out more about Financial Aid• Visit college campuses• GET ORGANIZED!
Preparing for CollegeAs a high school Junior, you may not feel ready to make a
final decision about the college you would like attend. But it's not too early to prepare and begin narrowing your choices to five or fewer. Then you can begin visiting those campuses, learn more about the programs they have to offer, get to know some of the admissions and financial aid personnel and talking with some of the students who attend. You can apply to as many colleges as you like, as long as you are willing to complete the applications and to pay the application fees. Your college decision is an important one—not one that you should make at the last minute or without careful thought.
Things Considered in the College Admissions Process
• Academic Record• Results of College Entrance Tests• Recommendations• Special Talents, Interests, Skills• Other summer Camps activities ( Boy’s/Girls
STATE, BMW /Upstate out reach camp)
ACT Readiness BenchmarksACT Test College course ACT Score
English English Composition 18
Mathematics College Algebra 22
Reading Introductory Social Science 21
Science Biology 24
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