Additional Information
Grading Scale
Student GPA will be capped at a benchmark of 4.375. To achieve this benchmark students need to average 3 Honors/AP courses per year and earn a grade of an A in every course.
Class Fees
Some classes have associated fees which cover consumables. These fees are paid during registration in August. The fees are listed below each course description. *Fees are subject to change.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 26
Add or Drop: Class schedules will ONLY be changed for the following reasons: (all of these changes will be initiated by the school)
- A student does not meet the course requirements.
- A student needs to reschedule a required course.
- Class sizes need to be balanced.
- A course a student has selected cannot be scheduled.
- Unbalanced schedule
Course Offering
Please note that courses may not be offered at the discretion of the administration or if the course does not meet the minimum number of enrolled students.
7th Semester Graduation Policy
Though 7th semester graduation is not recommended, it may be in the best interests of some students. These rules apply:
1.Students may apply for this during the registration process during their senior year. In some cases, students may begin planning for this option with their counselor as early as freshman year.
2.No credits may be transferred in to complete requirements unless there is a hardship circumstance.
3.Hardships may fall into the categories of:
- Emancipated student
- Family relocation
- Personal/social issues
- Acceleration into post secondary education
Correspondence Course Guidelines
- Be aware, the correspondence school uses a higher grading scale than BHS. The grade issued from the school will be recorded on the transcript and computed in the student’s GPA.
- No student will be allowed to register for a correspondence course after March 1 of the year they are graduating. Students must complete the course by April 15th in order for students to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Articulated Credit Transfer Form
Students taking and receiving credit for classes in Art, Applied Learning, Home Economics, and Industrial Technology are eligible for college credit at Waubonsee Community College. A Credit Transfer Form is included in this Registration Handbook.
What Colleges Look For
Preparing for college starts as early as the ninth grade, if not earlier. Parents and students often ask counselors, “What does it take for me to get into (Fill in the Blank) College?” That is a difficult question to answer, as competition has intensified for a spot at certain colleges, and it is hard to ascertain what factors colleges will emphasize in a particular year. We do know that colleges, especially those which are most competitive in admissions, seek students who are academically prepared for the rigors of college-level courses, who can contribute to their campus community, and who have a clear sense of why they are a good match for that college.
Top Factors Influencing Admission Decisions
Each year, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) surveys colleges and universities to determine the top factors influencing admission decisions. According to the 2011 “State of College Admissions Report,” the following factors, in order of importance, were:
Appeals
Students or their parents can appeal a placement by simply filling out a form on the website. Appeals need to be made by the time the portal closes. The appeal will be reviewed by the curricular supervisor in charge of that area. Please reference the incoming freshmen website for more information.
NCAA Clearinghouse Requirements
Students interested in participating in college athletics at the NCAA Division I or II level must meet the NCAA freshman eligibility standards. Batavia High School counselors can assist students in completing this process. Initial eligibility is determined by NCAA from three high school factors: core course completion, test scores, and grade-point average. NCAA Division I and II require 16 core courses. Detailed information regarding freshman eligibility criteria is available on the NCAA Eligibility Center website. The primary responsibility of a high school in relationship to a freshman athlete’s certification is to ensure that the school’s list of approved core courses is accurate and up to date. Only courses in the areas of English, mathematics, science, social studies and world language can be considered for core course approval. Approved Core Courses for all District 211 high schools are listed on the NCAA Eligibility Center website at www. ncaaclearinghouse.net. Additionally, these approved courses are listed below and have been denoted in this guide with an NCAA designation within the course description.
Student-athletes interested in pursuing athletic opportunities in college should discuss their interest with parents, coaches, and counselors. Prospective student-athletes must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and meet academic eligibility standards as determined by NCAA. Complete details are available at www.ncaa.org or www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org