Bradshaw Mountain
High School
Course Description Catalog
School Counseling
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BRADSHAW MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Course Description Guide 2022-2023
Table of Contents
Mission of the School Counseling Department
School Counseling is an integral part of the total education process at Bradshaw Mountain High School. Our mission is to provide all students the opportunity to become responsible adults by delivering a comprehensive competency-based school counseling program that will contribute to their success in school and beyond. School Counseling Curriculum The Bradshaw Mountain High School counseling program promotes and enhances student learning in the following domains:
The school counseling curriculum is composed of organized objectives and is delivered by school counselors in classrooms, small group settings, and individually. It is sequential in nature and designed to meet the developmental needs of all students to ensure that every student receives an equal opportunity to participate fully in the educational process. Program benefits For Students:
For Parents:
Annual Nondiscrimination Notification Humboldt Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Humboldt Unified School District Career and Technical Education department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available, such as business, CNA, sports medicine, graphic design, and fire science (Film & TV/Digital Photography, Nursing, Sports Med, Stagecraft, Networking, Marketing & MICTED). The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. Humboldt Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Executive Director of Educational Services/Federal Programs Christine Griffin 6411 N. Robert Rd. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-4000
Principal Brett Dahl 6000 E. Long Look Dr. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-4000
El Distrito Unificado de las Escuelas Humboldt no discrimina en ninguna forma en lo que se refiere a lo relacionado con el sexo, la raza, el color de la piel, la nacionalidad, la edad o incapacidad física en la participación en sus programas y/o actividades y también provee acceso igual a los niños Scouts y a los otros grupos que son designados para gente joven. El Departamento de Educación Técnica y de Carreras Universitarias del Distrito Unificado de Escuelas Humboldt no discrimina la inscripción o el acceso a cualquier programa disponible tales como: Fotografía digital, de películas y televisión, de enfermería, de medicina de deportes, de teatro técnico, de conexión de redes, de mercadotecnia, y en MICTED*. La falta de un buen conocimiento del idioma de inglés no es una barrera para la admisión o la participación en las actividades y en los programas del Distrito. El Distrito tampoco discrimina en lo relacionado con contratos de trabajo o de empleos. Las siguientes son las personas que han sido designadas y encargadas para hacer la investigación necesaria con respecto a las disciplinas que existen en contra de cualquier clase de discriminación. Translation Services Any school document or information can be translated as needed. Contact the English Language Department at 928-759-4047. Cualquier documento de la escuela y la información que se puede traducir como sea necesario. Contacte el departamento de idioma inglés al 928-759-4047. Graduation The Humboldt Unified School District provides a graduation ceremony for students who have met state and district requirements. Participation in commencement exercises is encouraged but is not mandatory. Students who have successfully completed the credit and administrative requirements for graduation are eligible to participate in commencement exercises. To receive a Bradshaw Mountain High School diploma, a student must:
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Valedictorian and Salutatorian are the top 1% of the senior class based on the following criteria:
GPA/Class Rank
Student Records Students requesting official or unofficial transcripts should go to www.parchment.com to request an official transcript at a small cost. Changes to student information such as address, telephone number, and emergency contact must be made by filling out the Student Information Change Form. Legal documentation is required for all guardianship, student name, and marital status changes. Test Out/Credit Transfer Procedures Bradshaw Mountain High School students must fulfill the academic requirements for high school graduation. Test out and credit transfer procedures exist in order to measure student learning and knowledge. Test out procedures are not an option for BMHS students who wish to earn credit for courses that have not yet been taken. Test out procedures for courses at Bradshaw Mountain High School are as follows:
A. A work portfolio in which the student will produce projects, labs, etc. B. A test
Testing State required tests:
College and Military Admissions Testing:
Advanced Placement: Designated AP courses (AP) – Spring of 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Grade Level Placement Grade level placement is determined by the school year the student begins ninth grade. The cohort/graduation year is calculated by adding four years to the year in which the student entered the ninth grade. Once set, the cohort year does not change regardless of credits earned. Class Schedules Incoming 9th grade class schedules are determined by 8th grade teacher recommendation and 9th grade course requirements with parent signature/approval. All other student schedules are determined during a parent/student/counselor Education Career Action Plan (ECAP) meeting Fall of 9th grade. ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan) An ECAP reflects a student’s current plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student’s individual academic and career goals. Every student in grades 9-12 shall develop an ECAP in consultation with a school counselor and parent/guardian. The student ECAP may be revised throughout high school to ensure that the student has the opportunity to study careers of his/her choice. Each spring students receive a printout of their selected courses for teacher and parent signature/approval. This signed course selection sheet must be returned to your counselor for completion. Revisions to ECAP Each spring students receive a printout of their selected courses for teacher and parent signature/approval. This signed course selection sheet must be returned to your counselor for completion. Late Enrollment and Audit Policy Any student entering BMHS after the 10th day of school each semester without transfer grades is enrolled on an audit basis for that semester. Auditing means that the student is required to attend class, participate in classroom activities, complete all homework and take tests just as if they are receiving credit. Teachers will enter an “AU” into the gradebook upon the student’s entrance in the course. At the end of the semester, the “AU” may be removed and the final exam given for letter grade credit if the teacher determines that the student has shown that he/she knows the material studied in class. Pre-Registration and New Registration Bradshaw Mountain High School students pre-register in the spring of the currently enrolled year. New student registration begins two weeks prior to the beginning of school. Schedule Corrections Students may request to add/drop a course within the first 10 days of each semester. Schedule corrections may be made under the following circumstances: 1. Satisfying graduation requirements 2. Incomplete schedule 3. Balancing of class size 4. Completion of credit recovery courses 5. Teacher recommendation for student placement 6. Cancellation of class 7. A conflict of two classes offered only in the same period If a student has enough credits to withdraw from a class while maintaining full-time status (six classes for fresh – juniors, five classes for seniors, or seven classes with an Early Bird), he/she may request this within the first 20 days of each semester without penalty. Any course dropped after the 20th day will reflect a W/F (withdraw/fail) on the official transcript, which will adversely affect GPA and Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) eligibility. If, as a result, a new class is added, no credit will be granted for that class. Homeschooled Students Bradshaw Mountain High School welcomes homeschooled students. If a student was homeschooled for at least one semester and wishes to earn credit for the courses completed, the parent must provide BMHS with a transcript or a list of courses covered, and books and materials used. All home school credits are evaluated by the administration to determine Pass/Fail or letter grade. Homeschooled students may participate in extracurricular activities as long as they meet enrollment/attendance zone requirements. Homebound Students In the case of a serious medical condition, a student may be eligible for homebound services. Students who must be absent from school due to an extended illness (90 days) may be eligible with medical documentation from a physician. The school nurse should be contacted to obtain the homebound packet. Once the student has a completed application, medical documentation and a meeting with school administration, homebound services may begin. Special Education Services Humboldt Unified School District provides a full continuum of special education supports and services to eligible students as stated on their Individual Education Program (IEP) under IDEA. Each eligible student will be enrolled in classes based on the services listed on their IEP. The student may take a general education class, a co-taught general education class (taught by a general education teacher and a special education teacher) or a class taught by a special education teacher. Please note: Course titles are found within the course description for each class and on the schedule and transcript of the student(s) enrolled in these classes. The key for the course titles is listed at the end of each department where applicable. BMHS Advanced Placement (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) is a national program, which Bradshaw Mountain High School offers in cooperation with the College Board to provide students the opportunity to pursue rigorous coursework, which research demonstrates increases students’ chances for long-term success. It is a program of credit by examination for college level studies pursued in high school. Advanced Placement courses are open to all students in high school and may provide college level credit based on their performance on an exam at the end of the course. Students who excel in a given subject may take the AP exam without enrolling in the AP course. The College Board charges a set fee for each exam. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Students who earn a 4 or 5 on an AP exam will have their BMHS 1st and 2nd semester grades changed to an A; a score of 3 will result in the student’s course grade being increased one letter grade for both semesters. A score of 1 or 2 will not affect the student’s course grade. A grade of F in the course will not be changed regardless of the AP exam score. AP Academy The AP Academy is a school within a school that is designated for students interested in pursuing the AP Diploma. The AP Academy is by application only. Please contact the school for more information. Class Level Placement Students in AP, Pre-AP, and Honors courses have until the first quarter report to determine if the accelerated level is appropriate. If not, level change paperwork must be initiated through the teacher at that time. BMHS Pre-AP Program The mission of the Pre-AP Program at Bradshaw Mountain High School is to provide enriched opportunities for academic excellence to highly motivated students. Through a comprehensive plan of instruction across grade levels and content areas, students will experience a curriculum that emphasizes analytical thinking, creative inquiry, and independent learning. Pre-AP classes provide a strong foundation for AP coursework. Pre-AP courses are weighted on a 5.0 grading scale. Dual Enrollment Program Humboldt Unified School District and Yavapai Community College (YCC) offer a cooperative program to junior and senior students to earn dual high school and college credits. Dual credit courses are offered on the high school campus during the student’s regularly scheduled day. Enrollment requires that students receive an appropriate score on a skills assessment and/or have the required college course prerequisite. These courses are $10/Yavapai College credit, and students are required to purchase required textbooks or other resources. Students will have to register as a Yavapai student. NOTICE: A student’s grade earned in a college credit class MAY affect eligibility for future financial aid! This includes dual enrollment courses taken during high school.
Dual Credit courses at Bradshaw Mountain High School are limited. For an explanation of dual credit courses, see the specific department section of this booklet.
NCAA/NAIA Eligibility All high school athletes who desire to enroll and compete as college freshmen in a Division I or Division II institution must complete the NCAA Initial Eligibility Center Release Form or the NAIA Eligibility Center Release Form at the end of the junior year. For more information and to register, go to www.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter or www.playnaia.org. Register to take the ACT and/or SAT and use the NCAA Eligibility Center code “9999” and for the NAIA Eligibility Center use code “9876.” Visit the counseling office to have your transcript uploaded and to learn more about a submission of a fee waiver.
Grades Semester grades are final. Parents/ guardians wishing to discuss grades should contact the teacher by leaving a message on their voicemail or by email. Parents are encouraged to access this information through FamilyLink on the district website.
Grading Scale 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D 59-below = F I = Incomplete AU = Audit NC = No Credit
FamilyLink Parents and students can access information, such as: attendance, grades, schedule and the school calendar through the internet by logging into the Humboldt Unified School District website (www.humboldtunified.com). Information on how to access Family Link is available in the school counseling department.
Progress Reports/Report Cards Progress reports are distributed to students every 4.5 weeks. Semester grades are mailed at the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters, showing credit earned on the transcript.
Incompletes (I) Students who receive an incomplete (I) at the end of the semester must make up the required work within two weeks or the grade will default to an F (fail). Extreme emergencies may provide an exception to this policy and are considered on a case-by-case basis. Administrative approval is needed for an incomplete to be given as a final grade on the report card.
Loss of Credit (NC) Students who are absent (excused and unexcused) more than 9 school days per semester will receive NO CREDIT (NC) for that class. Students have the right to appeal the Loss of Credit. Contact the Attendance Office for additional information.
Credit Recovery Students who have failed courses or wish to improve their grades may do so online through our credit recovery program. Students must complete their online registration with their school counselor. Seniors must complete all credit recovery coursework by the first week in May in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. There is a fee charged for all credit recovery courses.
AGEC-A (Arizona General Education Curriculum) Opportunity The AGEC-A is a 35 semester-credit general education curriculum block that fulfills the lower division general education requirements (foundational studies) from Arizona public community college to any other Arizona public community college or university. Students who take advantage of the AGEC-A opportunities can continue to participate in all of Bradshaw Mountain High School’s opportunities (pre-AP, AP, AP Academy, CTED, dual enrollment, and extracurriculars). Students who successfully complete all 35 credits through the AGEC-A and Yavapai College will be accepted at any of Arizona’s public post-secondary institutions and courses will transfer without loss of credit. Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Students who pass certain Advanced Placement (AP) tests meeting minimum cut scores can count AP earned credits as part of the 35-credit AGEC-A block. Yavapai College tuition may be required for concurrent coursework.
Subject Area Requirements
Students must complete a course from each of the following AGEC Special Awareness areas:
ENGLISH
BMHS offers a variety of English courses centered on the Arizona State Standards to help students prepare for their ultimate post-high school goals. Four credits of English are required for graduation. Pre-AP and AP courses are demanding, but open to all students.
English 9 Grade: 9 English credit Fee: None Year: 1.0 credit Prerequisite: None This course uses the MyPerspectives program to deepen students’ understanding of the elements of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama through the study of short stories, novels, poems, plays, historical documents, and nonfiction selections. Students analyze and compare fiction and nonfiction selections with a focus on comprehensive and analytical strategies. Students will learn how to improve their fiction, nonfiction, functional, explanatory, and argumentative writing skills. Students work collaboratively and independently to master the skills practiced within the whole class learning in order to prepare for their future courses and state testing requirements. Course titles: English 9, English 9 E, English 9 M, English 9 CC, English 9 SS
Pre-AP English 9 Grade: 9 English credit Fee: None Year: 1.0 credit Prerequisite: None (Successful completion of summer reading required) Pre-AP English 9 is a comprehensive reading and writing class designed with rigorous lessons to prepare students for Pre-AP English 10 and state testing requirements. Students will learn how to annotate and gather textual evidence while analyzing short stories, novels, poems, plays, historical documents, and nonfiction selections. There will be a focus on improving both academic and personal vocabulary. Students will also learn how to improve their fiction, nonfiction, functional, explanatory, and argumentative writing skills. Students will work both independently and in a collaborative work environment.
English 9 - 180 / Read 180 Grade: 9 English/Elective credit Fee: None Year: 1.0 credit for each course Placement: Determined by test scores and grades. READ 180 is a specialized reading course designed to enable identified high school students to improve reading comprehension, increase understanding of narrative and expository text structures including academic reading, functional reading, informational reading and technical reading, in order to learn more effectively from subject-matter textbooks in science, history/social studies, math, and English. Students are introduced to narrative and expository organizational patterns, as well as the academic language used in the aforementioned content classes. This is accomplished through an intensive 2-hour block class every day that utilizes software, independent reading, and whole and small group instruction. English 10 - Read 180 Grade: 10 English credit Fee: None Year: 1.0 credit for each course Placement: Determined by test scores and grades. READ 180 is a specialized reading course designed to enable identified high school students to improve reading comprehension, increase understanding of narrative and expository text structures including academic reading, functional reading, informational reading and technical reading, in order to learn more effectively from subject-matter textbooks in science, history/social studies, math, and English. Students are introduced to narrative and expository organizational patterns, as well as the academic language used in the aforementioned content classes. This is accomplished through an intensive class every day that utilizes software, independent reading, and whole and small group instruction. English 10 Grade: 10 English credit Fee: None Year: 1.0 credit Prerequisite: None This course uses the MyPerspectives program to deepen students’ understanding of the elements of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction through the study of short stories, novels, poems, historical documents, and varied nonfiction selections. Students analyze and compare fiction and nonfiction selections with a special focus on comprehensive and analytical strategies. Students work collaboratively and independently to master the skills practiced within the whole class learning. Students continue to work toward mastery while working through the MyPersepectives units and completing the reading and writing assignments found in their workbooks, online, and through class participation. Course titles: English 10, English 10 E, English 10 M, English 10 CC, English 10 SS Pre-AP English 10 Grade: 10 English credit Fee: None Year: 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Recommended successful completion of Pre-AP English 9 or teacher recommendation This is a rigorous, fast-paced course that serves as a transition into the AP English and AP Capstone courses and is relevant for both college and career readiness. Students will continue to refine their close reading, analytical writing, and language skills introduced in Pre-AP English 9. Students will read closely and analyze a range of complex literary and informational texts, recognize the importance of textual evidence and incorporate it effectively in writing and speaking, and understand how writers and speakers use specific words and sentences to move the thoughts, emotions, and actions of readers and listeners. Completion of assigned summer reading is required. English 11 Grade: 11 English credit Fee: None Year: 1.0 credit Prerequisite: English 10 or grade-level placement This course covers American literature from the Revolutionary War era to the present. Students study the styles, techniques, philosophies and ideas of major American writers, as well as the historical setting and cultural aspects which influenced their works. Students regularly write brief formative assessments – quick writes, journals, and reader responses, as well as more formal essays: a documented critique/analysis with an argumentative voice and an expository essay that is a “think-piece” in which the students develop their own perspectives on issues. Course titles: English 11, English 11 E, English 11 M, English 11 CC, English 11 SS AP English Literature and Composition Grades: 11-12 English credit Fee: AP exam fee Year: 1.0 credit Prerequisite: Recommended successful completion of Pre-AP English 10, AP English Language and Composition, or teacher recommendation This challenging course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Exam in Literature and aligns with an introductory college-level literary analysis course. This is the course for literature lovers who want to broaden and enrich their vocabulary, learn to read more closely and critically, and discover and deepen their understanding of how a writer uses language and literary strategies to convey meaning and deepen our reading pleasure. A wide variety of texts, ranging from the Greek classics and Shakespeare through contemporary literature, are studied. Students will learn to write rhetorical analyses of both poetry and prose and use text to support literary arguments of theme, characterization, symbolism, and so on. English 12 Grade: 12 English credit Fee: None Year: 1.0 credit Prerequisite: English 11 or grade-level placement This course focuses on British literature as it relates to contemporary society, as well as some selections from world literature and American literature. Students practice writing narrative, expository research, and documented essays about various genres of literature, ranging from the Anglo-Saxon period to the twentieth century. The writing components of this class emphasizes the writing process and good editing, which includes grammar, usage, and mechanics. Course titles: English 12, English 12 E, English 12 M, English 12 CC, English 12 SS
College English 101 Grade: 12 English credit Fee: $10/YC credit Semester: 0.5 credit Placement: Satisfactory fulfillment of YC credit: 3.0 credits with a grade of C or higher all Yavapai College Dual Enrollment requirements Students compose expository and argumentative essays for specific audiences with emphasis on the process of writing, reading, critical thinking and introduction to research and documentation. The main focus of the course is the argumentative process, with a minimum of 4500 words of “formal” student writing.
College English 102 Grade: 12 English credit Fee: $10/YC credit Semester: 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ENG 101 YC credit: 3.0 credits with a grade of C or higher Students continue to hone their reading, research, writing, and critical thinking skills often through, but not exclusive to, the lens of literary analysis. This course includes researching and writing several critical essays with a minimum of 5000 words of “formal” student writing.
AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA AND AP SEMINAR AND RESEARCH CERTIFICATE Grade: 11-12 English/Elective credit Fee: AP exam fee Semester: 0.5 credit The College Board’s AP Capstone is an innovative college-level program based on two new courses – AP Seminar and AP Research – that complement and enhance discipline-specific AP courses. The program provides students with an opportunity to engage in challenging scholarly practice of the core academic skills necessary for successful college completion. The ability to think independently, write effectively, research, collaborate, and learn across disciplines is essential for success in college, career, and beyond.
Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma.
Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.
AP Seminar (Component I) Prerequisite: Recommended successful completion of Pre-AP English 9 and 10, pre-AP/AP science and social studies
Students in AP Seminar will complete a team project and presentation, an individual research-based essay and presentation, and an end-of-course exam.
AP Research (Component II) Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Seminar
Students in AP Research will complete an academic paper, prepare a presentation and oral defense of their research.
Bradshaw Mountain High School looks forward to the addition of the AP Capstone program with great enthusiasm and expectation! We know the addition of these programs will challenge our bright young learners and introduce them to new learning that will prepare them for whatever path they choose to pursue beyond Bradshaw Mountain High School!
Key for Course Titles
E Essentials - This class is designed to address the standards of the course while individualizing to meet student needs. It addresses the essential content in a small group setting. M Modified Class - This is a general education class that is modified to meet students' individual learning needs for students that access a modified curriculum. CC Core Connectors - This is a class that is modified to meet students' individual learning needs in a small group setting. SS Special School - This is a specially designed program for students who require a separate location for delivery of services.
SHELTERED ENGLISH IMMERSION
Humboldt Unified School District offers research-based programs of Structured English Immersion language instruction to English Language Learners enrolled in the district. English Language Development instruction includes an emphasis on grammar, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are placed in SEI classes and/or English Language Arts classes based on Arizona English Language Learner Assessment scores and guidelines established by the Arizona Department of Education.
SEI English Grades: 9-12 English or SEI credit Fee: None Elective credit for additional SEI courses Placement: determined solely by Year: 1.0 credit/course Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) scores.
SEI Block 1 Integrated reading, writing, listening, and speaking SEI Block 2 Focused language instruction, grammar, and vocabulary SEI Intermediate 1 Integrated reading, writing, listening, and speaking SEI Intermediate 2 Focused language instruction, grammar, and vocabulary
MATHEMATICS
The classes of 2018 and beyond are required to take four credits of mathematics which are to include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one year of significant math beyond Algebra II. ALL BRADSHAW MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE A MATH COURSE ALL FOUR YEARS THEY ARE IN HIGH SCHOOL, POSSIBLY EARNING MORE THAN FOUR CREDITS BEFORE GRADUATING.
College-bound students: Arizona universities currently require a minimum of four years of math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one higher math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite.
* Dual credit OPTION available
Note: Students may shift from one sequence to the appropriate level in another sequence at semester based on grades and test scores with a teacher recommendation and parent approval. See individual course requirements for prerequisites. Yavapai College Requirements for Dual Enrollment:
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