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11th Grade

 
Junior Year Info
 
Junior year is an important year in every high schooler's career. Students should be engaging in college and career planning. Some students will be taking exams like the ACT/SAT or the ASVAB, others will be participating in job shadowing or college visits. Explore this page of the website for resources that will help have a productive junior year.
 
Junior Year Essential Presentation - Learn all about College and Career planning tips to prepare for in your Junior year.
Junior Year Essential Presentation VIDEO
 
 
 
ACT, SAT, & ASVAB Testing
 
For more information on these tests, take a look at the College & Career Testing page on the BCHS Website.
 
Note:
  • Students can sign up to take ACT/SAT at BCHS in the Spring of their Junior year.
  • Students can also sign up to take these exams at any time of their choosing on the ACT & College Board websites. These tests will be offered on Saturday mornings at various testing locations around our community. Students can sign up to take these tests at any testing location nearby.
 
 
 
College and Career Training Programs for Consideration
 
4 Year College
At a 4-year college, many students will pursue a 4 year bachelor's degree. 
 
 
2 Year College
Associate's Degree - Some students will pursue a 2-year associate's degree, then begin their career after. (examples include Dental Hygiene, Ultrasound Technician, Auto Technician, and more)
 
Trade/Training Certification - Some students will take classes to receive a training certificate in a particular career field. These often take anywhere between 4 months to 1 year. 
(examples include Commercial Driving License, Forklift Operator, Nursing Assistant, and more)
 
Click here to view Midlands Tech Quick-Job Certifications.
 
 
Military
Various military branches offer opportunities for high school graduates. Students interested should consider contacting a military recruiter and taking the ASVAB.
 
- Today's Military - Explore military opportunities and benefits on this website.
 
 
 
4-Year College Requirements
Most 4-Year Colleges have the following minimum requirements.
  • At least one math credit above Algebra 2 (this can include Prob & Stats, Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus, etc.)
  • At least 3 lab science credits 
  • At least two credits in the same foreign language
  • At least one fine-arts credit (Art, Music, Theatre, etc)
 
*Students should research each college's specific requirements including GPA, Test Scores, etc.
 
 
 
College Planning Tools
BigFuture - Create Your Road Map and save all your college planning activities by signing into your College Board account.
 
College Planning in 11th Grade - Use this checklist to start planning your entrance into college now.
 
Midlands Tech Quick-Jobs - Use this to explore some short certification programs that have have lucrative careers.
 
 
 
Early Graduation
Students that are on track to complete all of their graduation requirements early may apply for early graduation. Students and families that want to graduate early should speak with their school counselor as soon as possible to in order to explore the pros and cons of this opportunity.
 
Graduating one year early - Students must apply within the first two weeks of their 11th grade school year.
 
Graduating one semester early - Students must apply within the first two weeks of their 12th grade school year.
  • Important note: Students graduating one semester early will not graduate with a "class rank." This can prevent students from receiving certain scholarships such as the Life Scholarship.