Additional Course Work/Credit Recovery
Credits for making up courses failed may be earned through in-building credit recovery, summer sessions, an accredited correspondence school, college/university, or community college. See your counselor to discuss these and additional options.

Advanced Placement Capstone

AP Capstone™ is a College Board program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP Capstone comprises two AP courses—AP Seminar and AP Research—and is designed to complement and enhance the discipline-specific study in other AP courses.

Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing 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 receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.

Beginning in 2023-24, BHS will off the AP Seminar course to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. In the 2024-25 school year, we will offer the AP Research course to students who have completed AP Seminar. Graduating seniors in the class of 2025 and subsequent classes may be eligible for the AP Capstone Diploma or the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.

Advanced Placement Scholar

• AP Scholar: 3+ on 3 exams
• AP Scholar with Honors: 3+ on 4 exams
• AP Scholar w/ Distinct: 3+ on 5 exams
• AP National Scholar: 4+ on eight exams

Athletic/Activity Eligibility
Students must meet the Beaverton School District and OSAA eligibility standards if they wish to participate in athletics, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. All ninth graders are eligible to participate during the first six weeks of school if they are taking five or more classes. After the first six weeks of school, there will be additional standards for 9-12 grade students. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of five classes for eligibility.

AVID
The AVID philosophy is to hold students accountable to the highest standard and to provide them with academic and social support so they can rise to the challenge of high school. See the AVID section of this guide for more information.

Beaverton High Scholar
Graduating students must meet all of the following criteria to be considered a Beaverton High Scholar:

• Earn a cumulative 4.0 or higher weighted GPA
• Complete a full load of courses in four years of school (maintain at least 6 classes throughout senior year earning a minimum of 27 credits).
• Complete an Education Plan and Profile including career credit.
• Be an active participant in at least one co-curricular activity each year of high school (e.g. sports/clubs and activities/performing arts)
• Maintain a high level of integrity and character with no behavioral incidents that reflect a consequence recommending expulsion as indicated by the BHS/BSD Consistent Discipline Handbook.
• Receive an endorsement in a Career Pathway OR
• Be a candidate to achieve 3+ on three or more AP exams

Credits
Credits are the units by which academic progress is measured. Students earn 0.5 credit by passing one (1) semester class. Students have the potential to earn 7 credits per year. Students need to earn 24 credits to graduate.

Dual Language Program
Formally known as the Two-Way Immersion program, the mission of Beaverton High School’s Dual-Language program is to honor and develop multilingual, multiliterate and multicultural students through rigorous, culturally inclusive education. All Dual Language courses have the same learning targets and credits as their respective English courses, but these courses are taught almost entirely in Spanish.

The BHS Counseling department is the destination for new student enrollment, registration and scheduling. Beyond these fundamental responsibilities, our counselors offer many other services to students, including:

• Alternative education options
• College and Career planning
• Conflict mediation
• Credit deficiency make-up options
• Crisis counseling
• Graduation credit checks
• Home/hospital coordination
• Homeless Student/Family Support
• Letters of recommendation
• Monitoring students' progress toward graduation
• Parent information nights
• Parent-teacher conferences
• Personal counseling intervention
• Scholarships and Financial Aid Information
• Special education needs
• Student Education Plan & Profile (StEPP) guidance activities
• Student support groups
• Transcripts of coursework

Annual BHS Counseling Calendar

August
New student orientations
Scheduling and credit review

September 
Registration
Schedule review and changes
Senior credit checks
Senior College Night
Freshman Orientation Groups
Post HS conferences for seniors
Financial Aid Night

October 
Latino College Night
Conferences with credit deficient students
PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
College representative visitations
College National Merit Applications processed
FAFSA Completion Workshops
Students file Financial Aid Form (FAFSA)

November 
How to Find Affordable Colleges Night 
Scholarship Information Night 
College applications processed
College representative visitations
Nine weeks grade report
National College Fair
Senior Advisory lesson: Scholarship Financial Aid

December
FAFSA/ORSAA completion workshops
Freshman Career Education presentation/activity

January 1^st college applications due to counselor by December 1^st

NCAA Athletic and Scholarship Eligibility
As a prospective student-athlete at a Division I or II institution, students have certain responsibilities to attend to before they may participate. Information concerning who needs to register with the NCAA clearinghouse and what documents should be submitted can be found in “The Guide for College-Bound Student Athletes” at www.ncaaclearinghouse.org.

NCAA Division I

To play sports at a Division I school, you must graduate from high school and meet ALL the following requirements:

1. Complete 16 NCAA core courses:
   • 4 years of English
   • 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
   • 2 years of natural/physical science (including one year of lab science)
   • 2 years of social sciences
   • 1 additional year of English, math, or natural/physical science
   • 4 additional years of English, math, or natural/physical science, social science,foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.
2. Complete 10 NCAA core courses, including seven in English, math or natural/physical science, before your seventh semester.
3. Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in your NCAA core courses.
4. Earn an ACT sum score or SAT combined score that matches your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale.

NCAA Division II

To play sports at a Division II school, you must graduate from high school and meet ALL the following requirements
Before August 1, 2018

1. Complete 16 NCAA core courses
2. Earn at least a 2.0 GPA in your NCAA core courses.
3. Earn an ACT sum score of 68 or an SAT combined score of 820.

After August 1, 2018

1. Complete 16 NCAA core courses.
2. Earn at least a 2.2 GPA in your NCAA core courses.
3. Earn an ACT sum score or SAT combined score that matches your core-course GPA on the Division II sliding scale.

Graduation and Essential Skills
To obtain an Oregon diploma, all students must demonstrate proficiency in the Essential Skills of reading, writing and applying mathematics. There are several options available for students to demonstrate their proficiency. For more information about Essential Skills, visit this website.

Advanced Placement ^® 
The Advanced Placement or AP program at Beaverton offers twenty-two college-level courses that are challenging and stimulating. These allow for individual academic progress and accomplishment, and explore subjects in greater depth. Exams held in the spring give students the opportunity to gain advanced placement and/or college credit at a substantial savings over regular college tuition. Please refer to individual colleges for their AP policies. To forecast for an AP course at Beaverton please refer to the course descriptions in this guide. AP exams cost $89.00 each; exam registration is in March of the exam year. Fee waivers are available for students on free/reduced lunch.

The AP Program at Beaverton High School is committed to providing exam fee assistance to all students in need.

PCC Dual Credit 
PCC Dual Credit courses offer students the opportunity to start their college education while in high school. PCC credits are transferable to all public universities within the Oregon University system and many other institutions outside the state. The cost to students is free. Find more information at http://www.pcc.edu/prepare/head-start/dual-credit/

Portland State University 
Portland State University's PSU Challenge Program and EXCEL: School of Business Dual Degree Program concurrent credit courses provides qualified students the opportunity to enroll in PSU courses for credit. Courses are taught in BHS classrooms during the regular school day by BHS teachers who have met the criteria to be hired as college instructors at PSU. Students pay a program fee, which constitutes approximately a 60% savings over the price regular college tuition. All Oregon University system schools accept the PSU Challenge and Excel credit, as do most private universities. BHS offers Writing 121 and English Literature Survey as PSU Challenge courses and Business & Marketing Communications as Excel courses. Beaverton High School is committed to providing exam fee assistance to all students in need.

BHS Pathway Programs
Pathway programs in Digital Media, Education, Engineering, Health Careers, and Marketing offer students the chance to focus their program of study and demonstrate their accomplishment by earning Pathway distinction at graduation. Learn about the specific pathway requirements for each.

BHS Honors Designation
Honors designation offers 9th and 10th graders the opportunity to prepare for the challenge of advanced programs. The Language Arts and Social Studies departments offer honors opportunities to all students. In the fall, students in Lit and Comp 9 & 10 and Social Studies 9 & 10 can register for the Honors option.

Why Participate in AP?
With twenty-two courses and exams, Beaverton's AP program offers something for everyone. The only requirements are a strong curiosity about the subject you plan to study and the willingness to work hard. Here are just a few reasons to sign up:

Gain the Edge in College Preparation

• Get a head start on college-level work.
• Improve your writing skills and sharpen your problem-solving techniques.
• Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.

Stand Out in the College Admissions Process

• Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.
• Show your willingness to push yourself to the limit.

Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons

• Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own.
• Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
• Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself.

How Do I Enroll?
Talk to an AP teacher or to your counselor about the course you want to take. Discuss the course workload and any preparation you might need. Beaverton High School offers AP courses and exams in the following:

Digital Media
The digital media pathway represents a sequence of courses aligned to industry standards to prepare students for careers in graphic and web design, as well as interactive media. Specifically, it prepares students through secondary and post-secondary level coursework with a focus in:

• Soft skills in the workplace,
• Design and technical skills in related career fields,
• Working with the community and clients

Education
The Education Pathway is an opportunity for students interested in working in a child-related career field (e.g., health careers, education, social services, parenting, etc…) to learn about the foundations of child development. A working knowledge of typical and atypical child development is essential in any career working with children. Experiential learning opportunities include:

• 48-Hour Real Care Baby Simulator Experience

• Elementary and Middle School Classroom Internships

• Special Education and English Language Learners Internships

Engineering
This pathway is designed for students interested in exploring engineering careers and practices. Through a project-based approach, students will engage in the engineering design process to solve problems and gain technical skills to apply to a future in an engineering or related field. Students will also learn the broad possibilities for engineering applications and the educational requirements to pursue those careers. This pathway would be appropriate for any student interested in any engineering or engineering technician field 

BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS PROGRAMS:

WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?

The Beaverton School District is nationally recognized for high student achievement and innovative programs. BSD high school students have the opportunity to investigate learning options that best fit their individual academic needs. Students can choose their neighborhood high school or one of a number of learning options. District transportation is provided to all District learning options. For more information, visit: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/ Pages/default.aspx

Neighborhood High Schools - Aloha, Beaverton, Southridge, Sunset and Westview High Schools.
Beaverton School District has five neighborhood high schools that provide challenging, meaningful educational options and extracurricular opportunities for each student. Strong academic offerings include World Languages, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) classes and dual credit (DC) options. Students can participate in athletics, drama, band, choir, art, leadership and club activities, as well as community service. College/Career Centers support students in post-high school planning and the student bodies represent the richness of the culture and diversity in our community. Students are automatically enrolled in their neighborhood school. No application is required to attend your neighborhood school. For more information about your neighborhood school, visit: www.beaverton. k12.or.us/home/schools/high-schools/ .

Learning Option High Schools - Common Application Programs
The following interest-based schools require application through the BSD Learning Options Common Application. Applications and information about the application process and timeline are available at: www.beaverton.k12.or.us/home/ schools/option-schools-and-programs/ .

Arts & Communication Magnet Academy (ACMA) - 11375 SW Center Street, Beaverton, OR 97005
ACMA serves students in grades 6-12. Students are attracted to ACMA because they possess a skill, are proficient, or show strong potential in one of the arts. At ACMA students receive a rigorous academic program combined with rich pre-professional experiences in an array of artistic disciplines. The combination of high expectations and an art-focused curriculum produces graduates who are well prepared for post-secondary study in a wide range of pursuits, both within and outside of the arts. For more information, visit www.beaverton.k12.or.us/acma. Contact: ACMA 503.672.3700.

Health & Science School (HS2) - 18640 NW Walker Road, Beaverton, OR 97006
HS2 serves students in grades 6 through 12 and is open to all students with an interest in science, medicine and engineering. HS2 is a powerful learning community in a small school setting for students from all social, cultural and economic backgrounds. As a part of this college prep program, students learn in small, teacher-led investigative teams that foster communication, engagement, research skills, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students are able to earn college credit in grades 9 through 12 and will be prepared to pursue a career in the science, health, or engineering professions. In addition, there are opportunities for health career certification courses for all students. HS2 students may also participate in internship rotations at local hospitals, medical facilities and research labs. Visit www.beaverton. k12.or.us/health_and_sciences/ . Contact: HS2 503.533.1853.

International School of Beaverton (ISB) - 17770 SW Blanton, Beaverton, OR 97006
ISB is an International Baccalaureate World School authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Program (MYP, grades 6-10) and the IB Diploma Program (DP, grades 11-12). The International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous standardized worldwide curriculum enhanced with World Languages including Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish. At ISB, students experience regular presentations and/or dialogue sessions about international topics presented by international visitors and community members. International perspectives and critical thinking skills are emphasized and promoted throughout the rigorous curriculum. In addition, students are required to engage in individual research, inquiry into the theory and nature of knowledge, and to participate in community service and action projects. The Middle Years Program at ISB prepares students for the Diploma Program, a rigorous pre-university course of studies, leading to examinations, that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students. Visit www.beaverton.k12.or.us/isb/ . Contact: ISB 503.259.3800

School of Science and Technology (SST) - Merlo Campus - 1841 SW Merlo Drive, Beaverton OR, 97006
SST is a science magnet school for 9th-12th grade students who enjoy learning and desire an educational focus on science, math and technology. Course offerings include life science, physical and earth sciences, math and computers, as well as a rich variety of language arts and social studies classes. Spanish is the world language offered. Writing, critical-thinking and discussion skills are developed in all classes. High expectations, regular homework and challenging projects help students develop their minds. The small school setting fosters a strong community between teachers and students. SST students enjoy extra activities such as dances, Drama, Mock Trial, Science Fair, Ultimate Frisbee and more. While SST attracts many TAG students, many students without the TAG designation have talents and gifts that enrich SST. Visit https://sites.google.com/a/beaverton.k12.or.us/merlostation/sst . Contact: Merlo Campus 503.259.5575

How to Apply to a Learning Option High School- Common Application Program

• Complete the BSD Learning Options Common Application available in English and Spanish from your school counseling office and at https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/default.aspx
• Mail your application to the Learning Options Placement Office, Beaverton School District, 16550 SW Merlo Road, Beaverton, Oregon 97006 by 4:00pm on January 24, 2014. A lottery will be conducted for programs where the number of applicants exceeds space available. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis.
• Want to know more? Ask your counselor, teacher or principal about your learning options. Visit https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/default.aspx for a schedule of Open Houses.

ADDITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING OPTIONS
Partial Day Option Programs: The BSD offers three partial day option programs for high school students. The programs are: Automotive Technology, located on the campus of Aloha HS, Health Careers, located at Beaverton HS, and Field Biology/Sustainable Foods, located at Terra Nova Organic Farm. Students register for these classes as part of their regular high school forecasting process. The applications for Automotive Technology, Health Careers, and Field Biology/Sustainable Foods are available at https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/High-School-Learning-Options.aspx and in the counseling office at your school. The application should be returned, with your completed high school forecasting form, to your high school by the forecasting deadlines at your school.